Fun.: Some Nights

I can't get enough of this song. Is it just me or does this kind of sound like like Cecilia, by Simon and Garfunkel? The beat never fails to pump me up. Cheers to weekend! Hope you have a great Friday!

Review: Revlon Elegant

It was only after I had uploaded this picture that I realized how awkwardly my hand is posed. Whoops! Compromising hand poses aside, I like the way this polish looks on me. I love a good nude nail polish any day of the week. There is a tad more gray than my photo depicts, but not enough to make my nails look dingy.

So is this the Queen Bee of nude nail polishes? No. My shallow little heart still sings for Essie's Topless and Barefoot, which is more pink and a whole lot easier to apply. I can't quite put my finger on what I dislike about the application of Revlon polishes. I'm not sure if it's the brush, the formula, or a little of both? Out of all the brands I own, I always seem to struggle with getting Revlon's polishes to look just the way I like.

However, the color is fabulous, and is definitely elegant looking. I used two coats, and got about 3 days of wear before my nails started to chip (which is standard for Revlon in my book). On a separate note, I love how Revlon makes affordable versions of 'it colors' made by high end brands like Chanel and Deborah Lippmann. Perplex (dupe of Chanel's Paradoxal) and Facets of Fuchsia (dupe of Deborah Lippmann's Bad Romance) come to mind.

So what do you think? Are you loving Revlon polishes? 

P.S. Perplex and Facets of Fuchsia were both limited edition shades, but they have been brought back into the permanent collection under different names! Perplex is now Naughty, and Facets of Fuchsia is now called Scandalous.

Tried and Loved: Tree Hut Shea Sugar Body Scrub



Shown in the Brazilian Nut scent.
Image via treehutshea.com

We all know exfoliation is key in keeping skin smooth and healthy looking. I've tried a few body scrubs before, but have always been turned off by the oily film they leave behind on my skin. Don't even get me started on how slippery it makes your bathtub. Safety hazard, anyone? However, this scrub does a great job of getting skin smooth without the oily feeling (or slick bathtub).

I looked this product up on Tree Hut's website and found this description of the ingredients:

"This gentle sugar scrub is infused with certified organic Shea butter, Brazil nut oil and an array of natural oils including Evening Primrose, sweet Almond, Avocado, Safflower Seed, Macadamia Seed and Orange oil." (taken from treehutshea.com)

Their website also states that their sugar scrubs are free of parabens, and formaldehyde donors. Donors?? Not sure what a formaldehyde donor is. Additionally, Tree Hut does not test on animals, just in case you were wondering.

I bought the Brazilian Nut scent, and it smells like a mixture of chocolate and caramel. Oh, and are you ready for the best part?? It's cheap! I found mine while perusing the bath and body aisle at Wal-Mart for about $5.00. I've seen the Tree Hut line at Ulta as well. Tree Hut also makes body butters and body washes, but I have not tried any of those.

So, have you tried anything from this company? Is there a body scrub you can't live without in another line? Let me know!

Well this is embarrassing...



Image via Pinterest

Shame on me. I was all excited about my new blog, and three posts in, I quit updating. I don't really have a good explanation for the lapse in posts other than life just...happened. Not that you were missing much, as there are a ton of amazing blogs out there. However, someone whose opinion I greatly value encouraged me to get back into it. And you know what? I think I will! See you soon!

Dolled Up Faves: January

Some of my favorite blog posts to read are "monthly favorites" or "What I Love Right Now" type posts. It's a great opportunity to discover new products with the added bonus that each item comes highly recommended from your favorite beauty/fashion bloggers. The concept is pretty self-explanatory. You put together a compilation of all of the products, clothes, accessories, etc. that are currently getting some serious love from you. A brief explanation for why you chose each product is optional, but I appreciate when the blogger provides the reasoning behind their picks. Anyway, let's get to it!

Currently Coveting: Michael Kors Rose Gold Watch

Yes, I realize everybody and their mother has a Michael Kors watch. Let me try to shamelessly justify my desire for this watch. First of all, it has bling. Priorities, ladies and gents. Let's get them straight. Second, I love the color of it, and I know that it would match just about everything in my existing wardrobe. The rose gold color is just a tad softer than its gold predecessor in my opinion. Third, this particular model fits perfectly on my petite wrist. How do I know this? I happened to innocently stop by the jewelry counter at my local Macy's on my lunch break one day -wink wink. I am loving the oversized watch trend, but unfortunately they can look well, oversized on me. This one fits the bill.

And let's not forget it's most practical use. It tells the time!

You can buy this watch here.

Love the look, hate the price? Try this one here.

A New Day, A New Blog.

With 15 days of the new year under my belt, I decided to try something I've been wanting to do for a long time. Blog. That's right, blog. Revolutionary, right? I tried it once, but the timing of it was all wrong. Consequently, my poor, former blog sat there with a whopping two posts (one was the introductory post) for about six months before I decided to delete it. This time I promise to be good.

So what can you expect? Expect posts about my favorite fashion and beauty picks. Perhaps some random news about my life? Maybe some posts about my favorite music and books, thrown in for good measure?

What not to expect? Anything deep and profound. Let's keep it fun and lighthearted, shall we?

P.S. If there's something you would like to see, let me know! I'm game for new ideas.