***hAuL*** (numero dos)

Sooo...picked up a few thangs before I left the job and am quite pleased with myself! I managed to snag a few BOGO which is always worth it.  We carry NYX which I could never find and soo I had to get a few items and am thrilled with the quality.

NYX Trio (06): $7.99

1.Purple 2. Deep Purple 3. Prune

RIMMEL Stir It Up (400): $6.99

4. Out Of The Blue (sparkly iridescent teal)

L'OREAL HIP Metallic Duo (206): $7.99

5/6. Magnetic

L'OREAL HIP Concentrated Duo (908): $7.99

7/8. Mischief

9. Ardell Lashes (102): $3.79

10. Ardell Lashes (108): $3.79

RIMMEL Three-Sum (100): $6.99

11/12/13.  Naughty (pink/deep plum/lime green)

NYX  Trio (12): $7.99

14. Golden 15. Rust 16. Walnut Bronze

NYX LipGloss (122): $4.99

17. Natural

NYX Jumbo Lip Pencil (710): $3.99

18. Cocoa

Hope you enjoyed my DS haul...I'm telling you that the vibrancy of these shades will amaze you, especially for the cost. bE goOd!!

til next time

~bEsOs~

MiMi

Essie

Sooo happy that my package arrived for the Essie Spring Collection polishes giveaway...got them earlier today. Again a thank you goes to Karen of www.makeupandbeautyblog.com !  Here are some of the pix I took tonight. I will nail swatch when I get a chance.

The Collection: 6 wonderful colors! Check out the cute lil box... And the sweet note with the cool stationary that was sent along with the gift!

L-R Colors:

676- Eternal Optimist

677- Flawless

681- Status Symbol

L-R Colors:

680- One Of A Kind

678- Lacquered Up

679- Mesmerize

Yay, even though I am tryin to learn to live in the moment, I can't but help to wish it were Spring already!!! Well at least I'll be ready!

Til next time

Be good!

~bEsOs~

MiMi

WoW!

Hola everyone... just wanted to thank Karen of makeupandbeautyblog! She has a phenomenal blog site that is fun, informative, and interactive with contests, FOTD's, product reviews and everything between. I have been reading her blog religiously for about 6 months (maybe more) and she inspired me to create my very own. Even though at this point I have no subscribers it feels good to have a creative outlet to express myself and hopeful help, inform, or entertain readers along the way. 

So after all that rambling I was informed by email that I won the Essie spring 2009 collection giveaway that she had! I am so in love with "flawless", which is a color from the sweet collection and it reminds me of bubblegum. I am sooo excited and can't wait to try! Thank you again Karen!

Check out her blog you'll love it!

Til next time

Be good!

~bEsOs~

MiMi

MUST TRYS

Lately I have had these crazy thoughts of cutting my hair... but I never know what to do?!@# Bangs or no bangs, short or medium, blunt cut or razor, a cut or color? Just clueless, I just know I want something different. Now I'm thinking that maybe until I know for sure what I want I'll just use some products I've never tried to improve the condition it's in. I'm 

the queen of dye jobs (well I used to be) and would stroll down the CVS  hair color aisle playing inny minny miny mo... not the best way to select but that was me. I've had it black, blue black, red, blonde highlighted, honey, all kinds of craziness. So anyway I received an email from Aveda and here is the line I'm gonna try after all the damaged I've done, although I can say that after the last major cut I had which was last Feb or March 08, I've only dyed it 3 times which is great for me!!! But if I change my mind and get a cut I'll post it. Here is a pic of a haircut that I think will look good on me. My hair isn't this long (just passed my shoulders) but I like the sides and long bangs and my hair is dark brown.

Ok on to the Aveda products:

This is the DAMAGE REPAIR REMEDY COLLECTION

Restructuring Shampoo:

8.5 fl oz/250 ml $24 

33.8 fl oz/1 litre $67

Restructuring Conditioner:

6.7 fl oz/200 ml $24

33.8 fl oz/1 litre $84

Intensive Restructuring Treatment:

4.2 fl oz/125 ml $26

16 fl oz/473 ml $68

These are some of the beneficial ingredients throught the system:

Babassu- a palm located in Brazil that grows nuts that yield oil

Quinoa- a grain very rich in protein

Phellodendron- an aromatic tree whose bark blended with sandalwood and barley help smooth the hair cuticle

Jojoba, Castor and Meadowfoam seed oil also contribute

I normally use cheaper drugstore brand and not that it's bad...I go between Pantene and Infusim, but I know that my hair is needing some great treatment because I don't get regular haircuts or trims and overall it just needs some tlc. I'll let you know what I think once I purchase and use.

Til next time

Be good! 

~bEsOs~

MiMi

***hAuL*** (numero uno)

OK!!!! So I'm excited to do this haul. I was waiting on my Too Faced and Sephora items to come via ups but I guess it's being sent (literally) pony express with as long as it's taking. (so impatient I know)...Anywho here are the things I picked up when I was out the other day with my bff. I didn't get a chance to actually take pix with her but here are my goodies!...















*M.A.C Studio Fix/NC45
*M.A.C Eye Shadow/club
*M.A.C Penultimate/Rapidblack
*N.Y.C. Eye Liner Pencil/926
*Loreal Voluminous/Blackest Black
*Loreal colour juice/850 butterscotch drop
*Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment/Lavender Marquis
*Rimmel London Quad Eye Shadow/001 Smokey Noir
M.A.C Studio Fix/ NC45 $26














This stuff really keeps shine at bay and I needs that! I'm as oily as they come...
M.A.C Eye Shadow/ Club $14.50














M.A.C says: muted reddish brown duochrome with green opalescent green shimmer (satin)
This is such a pretty color!!! Love it!
M.A.C Penultimate/ Rapidblack $16.50














Definitely worth the hype. I love this liner. Very rich color and foolproof to use...honestly. As long as they have it I see it being one of my eye staples!
Rimmel London Eye Shadow Quad/Smokey Noir $6.29














I love these colors, and they seem to stay on good...just don't forget your primer!
Swatches (Hope you can see them!)














(p.s...the white liner was only $1)
Loreal colour juice/botterscotch drop; Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment/Lavendar Marquis



















Both of these colors were on sale at Walgreens for $2.50
Usually when i find these kinda sales their not advertised so your best bet is to make a random stop and stock up!
I do like the Sally Hansen for layering and it adds a beautiful sheen. I was a little disappointed however with the Loreal colour juice, it seemed to be rather sticky and I can't stand a gloss like that. I'm willing to give it another try because I like the color, but when i tried it my lips felt overly coated and it was thick. Idk but at least I didn't break the bank on it!
Loreal Voluminous mascara/ Blackest Black $7.55














I'm telling you I use nothing else and have been using doing so for years. It doesn't clump. And the bristles get so coated and add such body to lackluster lashes!

Well I'm happy with the goodies I purchased...and hope you are to. try em, hate em, love em!
Until next time.
Be good!
~bEsOS~
MiMi

2009 make it shine!

Happy New Year Everyone...Hope you had a joyous and safe holiday. I had a wonderful time with my friends and family. I was excited to receive my favorite thing, GIFTCARDS!!! I got one from Sephora and 2 for M.A.C. I just purchased some new products from Sephora and am impatiently waiting for them!!! I pray I'm home when they come!!! I got the Too Faced World Domination Tour All Access Backstage Beauty Collection ( I saw it in Latina Magazine December 08/January 09 issue), a blue Sephora brand mascara and Hair Milk from Carol's Daughter. I haven't blogged for like a month and was so disappointed but hey that was 2008, it's 2009 and a new start!!! So my bff and I are goin to M.A.C tomorrow and I'm excited to get some new stuff. I'm seeking out the Penultimate Eye Liner featured in the Chill Collection, maybe a few shadows and/ or pigments, and definitely some Lip Glass. I will hopefully have time to do a haul on these and maybe have some pis of her and I shoppin til we drop!
Til next time
bE gOoD!
~bEsoS~
MiMi

***Let's do Luch***

Today's Let's do Luch gift is Soft Lights Blush Duo in Cast/Crew! Remember to call or order online between 9am-2pm. http://www.smashbox.com/ It's a really pretty coral, peach shade paired with a light shimmer. Check it out!!

Til next time be good!

~bEsOs~

MiMi

****The SWEET life****

Dylan's Candy Bar is a supersized candy shop that has a flagship store located in New York. Dylan Lauren (daughter of Ralph Lauren and creator) has managed to expand the brand to great heights introducing a bath collection named Re-Treat, using natural top notch ingredients that smell absolutely as sweet as candy itself minus the cavities!!!

Here are 4 yummy collections available! All of the collections contain the same products just different flavors.

Each Contain:

Soda Pop Shower Gel $16 (16 oz.)
Body Smoothie Lotion $16 (10 oz.)
Ice Cream Sugar Scrub $20 (12 oz.)
Candy Butter Cream $22 (8 oz.)




Coconut Bon Bon Collection













Birthday Cake Batter Collection














Strawberry Licorice Collection















Chocolate Cupcake Collection











These sweet body treats are exclusively at www.sephora.com. I know I plan on trying them!!
Til next time be good!
~bEsOs~
MiMi

Skin It!

Hard to believe that Origins was launched in 1990. This environmentally conscious line has integrated into the beauty and wellness industry offering products focused on nature. I found some great gift ideas for that special someone for the holidays.


Gift Set Ideas:


Earthy Calm: $52
This set includes: Lavendar & Vanilla body
Smoother 3.4 fl. oz.
Cleanser 3.4 fl. oz.
Souffle 6.7 fl. oz.Oil (for bath & body) 1.7 fl. oz.




Ginger Tree-O: $29.50
This set includes:
Ginger body smoother 3.4 oz.
Ginger Burst body wash 3.4 fl.oz.
Ginger Rush hydrating body cream 3.4 oz.




Skin Care Starter set: $39.50

This set includes:
White tea skin guardian 0.5 fl. oz.
Skin Firming cream 1 oz.
Nature's gentle dermabrasion 1.7 oz.




And for the man in your life! Keep him looking good too!

Certified Male: $37.50

This set includes:
Energizing Shave cream 2.5 fl. oz.
Frothy face wash 2.5 fl. oz.
Multi-benefit moisturizer2.5 fl. oz.




Stocking stuffer ideas:

Ginger Warm Ups $19.50
Ginger souffle whipped body cream 3.4 oz.
Ginger essence intensified fragrance rollerball 0.14 fl. oz.





Salt Mine $29.50
Sea Salt body smoother 3.4 oz.
Smoothing Souffle Whipped body cream 3.4 oz.
Salt Rub soap 7 oz.





Skin Diver Active Charcoal body wash $15
3 /1.7 oz. tubes





All of these great gifts and more you can find at www.origins.com

til next time be good!
~bEsOs~
MiMi

***What the DEALy-O****

OOh la la...perks/incentives/shipping deals

Wow it's December 3rd and by now we're all runnin around like chickens with no head! Lol. Well I did some diggin around and found noteworthy bonuses on spending your ching ching!!! So the next few days' posts I dedicate to deals ,deals, and more deals!

AT SMASHBOX:
*Free Shipping- Standard shipping (US)
*Free Samples- Enjoy your choice on 1 of 3 deluxe samples on every order
choices include:
Photo Finish foundation primer spf 15 & dermaxyl
O-Gloss Intuitive lip gloss
Bionic Mascara
*Also-in addition to the deluxe sample every order receives a bonus sample of Photo Finish Foundation primer light!!!

*Lets Do Lunch- When you order and checkout with Smashbox on Tuesdays and Thurdays between 9am-2pm EST, you will automatically receive a free gift with every order. How generous is that?! Your free gift will appear on the order confirmation page. Every week look forward to a new gift. I will post the newest gift of the week Monday nights...just in time to take advantage!
This weeks Lunch Special: Mini Eyeshadow trio in Headshot






To order go to www.smashbox.com or to speak with a live rep call 1-888-763-1361

AT ULTA:
*Save- 20% on any one item by entering code 99580 (exclusions may apply)
*Free Gifts-with any $25 purchase. Receive an assortment of beauty products available in 3 collections. Add any 1 collection to your shopping bag, and after you spend $25 your gift will be reduced to free!!!
Collections Include:
Womens Modern Collection
Womens Classic Collection
Mens Collection

*Also- Get this...with any order(ANY) you will receive 3 samples of your choice!
Samples Include:
Ojon Restoratives Hair Treatment- 7.5 g/8 ml
Murad AHA/BHA Cleanser- 1 oz.
Vitabath travel size Original Spring Green Gelee- .85 oz
Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme- .6g
Exuviance Multi-Protective Day Creme- .25 oz
American Crew Shave Gel & Post Shave Packette- 7.4 ml. x 2
Smashbox Foundation Primer Packette- .053 oz/ 1.5 ml
Jacqua lotion Packette- 7.4 ml/ .25 fl oz
Lumene Vitamin C + Radiant Day Creme- .07 oz

NOTE*** They will even substitute these samples if quantities run out
This offer qualifies only online while quantities last. Gift cards & tax do not count toward your $25 purchase total.

*Free Shipping- on orders $25 or more
*Luxury Robe- with any fragrance purchase $30 & over you can receive a plush robe in your choice of three colors. (while quantities last)

All this and more at www.ulta.com

AT SEPHORA:
*Spend $25 online- Receive a mini train case filled with 15 samples free! Enter TRAINCASE at checkout
*Free- Givenchy Lipstick sample in 4 colors with any purchase! Enter GIVENCHYLIP at checkout
* Free Shipping- over $50 and free returns
* Free Samples- choose 3 free samples with any purchase amount! They have a great selection!

All this and more at...www.sephora.com

Have fun...more deals tomorrow!

til next time...
Be Good!
~bEsOs~
MiMi

***All for the Cause****

FOR THE CAUSE

M.A.C Cosmetics has supported those affected by HIV/AIDS since 1994. Through the M.A.C AIDS Fund the company has provided care for those in need, and has raised over $128 million. The Kids Helping Kids Card Program is yet another way that we can all become involved in this important cause. This particular program has enabled children to create art for children affected with HIV/AIDS in the form of gift & greeting cards and pillow packs (sold only at M.A.C stores) to support pediatric AIDS organizations.

Kids Helping Kids Cards ($6)







Assortment of 6 cards w/ envelopes

Kids Helping Kids Gift Cards ($6)







Assortment of 12 cards w/envelopes


Kids Helping Kids Pillow Packs ($7.50)







(3) small, medium, large

If you would like to help this worthwhile cause visit your nearest M.A.C store or shop

www.maccosmetics.com

til next time
be good!

~bEsOs~

MiMi

The GOLDEN Rule:

Implementing gold into your canvas of color is a great way to be festive! Even if it's not your first choice of color, there are numerous choices to ease into this standout shade!
Here are some ideas you can try this holiday season:


Nail Polish: Laura Mercier; 24 Karat ($15) 0.35 fl. oz./10.35ml


gold shimmer/www.lauramercier.com










Body Shimmer: Sephora Brand; SuperStars Super Sheen Bronzing Mist ($12) 4 oz



Golden-bronze shimmer #848895/ www.sephora.com












Bronzer: tarte; hotel heiress/ park avenue princess ($28) 0.32 oz











deep bronze shimmer #828780/highly pearled light yellow gold #828772/ www.sephora.com




Eye Liner: Urban Decay; Honey ($18) 7.5 ml e 0.25 US fl oz




metallic gold #61480/ www.urbandecay.com




Eye Shadow: Yves St Laurent; Ombres 5 Lumieres ($56) 0.29 oz
5 Color harmony for eyes- 3 Tawny; richly pigmented colors


shimmering golden orange
shimmering ivory
shimmering peach
shimmering gold
shimmering chocolate brown
#1120484/ www.sephora.com







Blush: NARS; Super Orgasm ($25)



peachy pink w/ Gold glitter/ www.narscosmetics.com







Lip Gloss: CARGO; Brussels ($16) 0.281 oz

shimmering golden nude/ www.cargocosmetics.com







Make golden moments this season while looking fabulous!

til next time

be good!
~bEsOs~

MiMi