Hot Man Parade

So, I'm totally obsessed with MTV's Teen Wolf. So many hotties to watch, especially Colton Haynes... 

 

For The Kentucky Priss... 

OOTD: Raspberry Bite

Forever 21 Top & Denim
Kelly & Katie Snakeskin Heels
Revlon Raspberry Bite Lipstick

My Grandma's Pearl necklace & floral bracelet

I seriously love these two piecees of jewelry and am reminded of her everytime I see them

Michael Kors Watch

Tiffany Bracelet

Derng Bracelet

Nail polish: Essie Stylenomics

Toe polish: Sally Hansen Flirt (from this post)

Good new too! The hubs and I finally ordered an IPhone5! I'll be part of the cool kids now.
It won't get delivered until 10/26 though, but that gives me plenty of time to shop for accessories!
I'd like to find a cute personalized case that will also help protect my phone, any suggestions?

Mini Ulta Haul

Last week, Ulta had 40% off select beauty brands, including Revlon and NYX. I went by there twice last week and they were nearly out of everything! There were a lot of products and colors I've been wanting to try that were completely sold out. It also gets to a point with shopping where you have to ask yourself, "Am I buying this because I love it or because of the price tag?". I mean, I really can only use so many lipsticks (on top of my disgustingly large collections of pinks) so I bought just the colors I've been wanting to try for fall.

Revlon Lipsick in Raspberry Bite

NYX Lip Pencil in Pinky

Revlon Lipsick in Wild Orchid

NYX Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner

NYX Matte Body Bronzer in Deep Tan

Now, don't let those lip colors fool you! They are definitely not true to color. I bought them after one of my blog icons, Julie from Gal Meets Glam, who is beauty and fashion perfection (see her post here on her fave lipsticks and check out their true colors!). I've already worn both colors to work and had nothing but compliments on them- even the hubs liked them! He doesn't like any lip color so that's huge. 

I also bought a bright pink liner, I had a nude and a red and needed something bright for my brighter lipsticks. Now, I wish I didn't have to sharpen it, I prefer the automatic liners, but at least sharpening it guarantees no germs. The NYX Matte Bronzer is a re-purchase, I usually get Medium, but they were all sold out so I'll probably exchange it later. I love, love, love how NYX has both shimmer and matte bronzers and that they come in an array of shades. The dark isn't too much darker than the medium when I test it on my hand, but I think the dark will be too much on my face. Then, finally, I bought NYX Liquid Liner after hearing so many reviews. I haven't tried it yet, and probably won't for a while because I literally just bought a liner like two weeks ago, so it will be a minute before I get to test it out. 

Other products and colors I wanted to try but skipped on was; Revlon Lipstick in Black Cherry, Siren, and Coralberry; NYX  lipstick in Louisiana, and eyeshadow in Taupe. Ulta was either out of them or I wasn't sure about the color, or it looked too similar to other shades I have. Again, I can only use and wear so many lip sticks and eye shadows a day.

Another thing I picked up that wasn't part of the sale is Sally Hansen Flirt, a beautiful deep burgundy color with a hint of shimmer. It's perfect for fall! I also want to pick up Essie Recessionista, but it's sold out everywhere I go. I think this may be a new fave fall color, check out MakeupAlley for a great color swatch. The color got rave reviews on the site as well. I've used it already on my toes and I'm obsessed with it. It's such a gorgeous color!

Did you swing by Ulta for their sale? I saw pics all over blogland and Instagram. What did you buy?

Product Review: TRESemme Salon Silk Serum

TRESemme Salon Silk Serum

Many of you know this by now, but I'm a huge fan of the TRESemme brand for hair care. My hair is normal thickness, but really fine so I prefer products that promote body, and are lightweight. I bought this product a few months ago and have been using it weekly. I bought it with the thought that this might be similar to the Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum, which I've used for years, but the TRESemme is a fifth of the price.

From their site:

How it works:
Helps protect hair before & after drying.
Detangles & conditions all hair types without weighing hair down.

How to use:
Apply evenly to damp hair, concentrating on the lengths & ends.
Comb through with a wide tooth comb to avoid breakage.
Do not rinse out.
Dry & style as usual. Can also be used on dry hair for added softness and shine.

Typically I use 4-5 pumps on my wet hair, whether I blow dry it or let it dry naturally, and focus the product on the nape of my neck down. I also love to use it on dry hair, it's perfect on day 3 (or 4) hair, when my hair is beginning to puff out and frizz. That's really my favorite feature of this serum. Two pumps of this bad boy and I'm back to sleek, shiny hair!

Here's why I'll buy it again and again:
- Lightweight, doesn't leave a film in your hair
- Smells great
- 1 pump isn't a lot of product, I hate products that spit out a ton at once
- Leaves hair really silky and not greasy whatsoever
- Totally identical to the Paul Mitchell Skinny Serum I used forever, my hunch was dead-on (IMHO- in my humble opinion)
- Is the perfect product for dry and unwashed hair

Overall, I couldn't be happier with it. It's such a great price ($3.99) and does exactly what it's supposed to. I really think it would be perfect for all hair types and 100% recommend it to everyone. Another great score TRESemme!

Have you tried skinny serum before? Which product is your favorite?

Fave Bath Products + Monthly Must-Reads: September 2012

Yay! For the first time I'm linking up with 10 other lovely bloggers for our must-reads monthly. I'm super excited to work with these lovely ladies, and be sure to check out their posts at the end of this post! Here is our post topic for today:

Question of the month: What bath products are you currently using? 

I'm pretty simple in the shower, nothing fancy schmancy here. For shampoo, I love Tressemme 24 Hour Body Shampoo, and I use Neutrogena's Clarifying Shampoo (review) once every 1-2 months, Macadamia Deep Repair Masque (review) once a week, and simply Dove White bar soap everyday. These are really the only products I use regularly and have used for a long time, sometimes I'll swap in Dove body wash instead of the bar, but that's really no big deal.

What bath products do you swear by?

 If you want to see my skincare products check out this post.

Question of the month:

• Alison*Elle - Alison's treated herself to a birthday splurge from Chanel.
• Beautygirl24 - Noelle celebrated her birthday in a sparkling gold skirt.
• Ella Pretty -  Ella's dressing for fall - she's loving her chambray shirt & heart scarf.  
• Lilly's Style - Lilly's is enjoying mixing bright colors.
• Lindsay J Everyday - Lindsay's been loving leopard.
• Love, Lipstick & Pearls -  Kristen has been loving jeweled headbands for fall.
• Schnelle Couture - Danielle revealed all of her party details and the gender of her new baby!
• Sequins and Stilettos - Skylette has jumped into two fall trends in one with bordeaux and printed pants!
• The Currently Obsessed -Mehreen loves her Chanel this Month (and this Chanel "esque" tweed blazer!)