1
Jul

Seriously, WTF?!

Posted in Random  by Aquilah

So, Monday I go to leave work and realize my driver’s side view mirror was GONE!  So, I get out of my car to make sure it hasn’t by chance fallen off… Nope, not a single shard of glass.  At this point I’m convinced someone stole it.

I call my friend to get the main security guy’s number since they’re friends, and I call him.  He said we would review the cameras the next day.  Which, we do… Sure enough as shit, someone ganked it!  WTF!

Whoever the low-lifes were apparently needed it for their car, which is the exact same as mine.  Mind you, the effin’ glass was $20 with tax, and the whole mirror assembly is $45 plus tax.  Seriously?!  You have to case my car for 4 hours before walking up to it and stealing a GD mirror?!

Unfortunately, there wasn’t much action we could take.  We all know its my car, but the camera doesn’t allow you to see when I get in and out, and you can’t see my plate… And the effn’ camera can’t zoom in either!  UGH!  The security guy did spook them though, and they left property… Before returning today to act like asses. 

I’m seriously debating on calling the local PD for the town I work in to see if I can’t do anything about it.  I’ll need to make sure I have their license info at least.  But seriously, WTF?!  How GD pathetic can people be?!

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22
Jun

Southern Belle T-Shirts

Posted in Shopping  by Aquilah

If you’re even remotely a Southern belle, then you HAVE to check out this site: Southern Belle Store!  The shirts are just too cute with the various sayings and quotes.  Aside from t-shirts, there’s also hoodies, lounge pants, shorts, towels, flip-flips (aka thongs) and totes bags.  The cute whimsical designs are very eye catching, and even makes some of the dullest colors look lively!  And the best part - There’s free shipping on all orders too!  Hello!  You cannot beat free shipping! 

Long ago I saw a shirt that said, “Southern girls don’t drink, they sip.”  I’ve yet to see the shirt again, and I have no idea if the few girls wearing it had them custom made.  Unfortunately, this site doesn’t have it either, but that doesn’t mean my e-mail might not prompt a new shirt from them (Hey, I can dream!).  I’m super excited about this awesome find and I’m definitely going to be placing an order soon! 

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10
Jun

Ah! Retail therapy!

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Such a blessing in disguise really… Okay, blatant actually LOL!

For those who didn’t know, which is probably just about everyone out there, I recently quit smoking.  I’ve been “clean” for a little over a week now, and I think for once in my life it’s going to stick.  I’ve tried IDK how many times in the past, and it never once did I stick to it… So pray for me it sticks this time!

ANYWHO!  As a celebration of my efforts, I took a retail therapy trip to Bath & Body Works LOL!  I got myself Night-Blooming Jasmine Body Splash & Body Cream, White Tea & Ginger Body Splash & Body Cream, foot file, Passionfruit & Guava Wallflower & refills… And all for $25.92 with tax!  Gotta love the semi-annual sale combined with coupons!  Retail, everything was about $81 with tax, but I saved like $55!  SWEET!  Debating on another order before the week is out and the sale is over… I really shouldn’t though LOL!

And then I went to dinner and drinks with a friend.  It totally wasn’t in the plan when we went to B&BW, but it’s nice that I went.  I actually enjoyed myself.  The food was good, and the margarita was PERFECT!  Just what the doctor ordered… Okay, that was self-prescribed LMAO!  So, yeah… Retail therapy is G-O-O-D!  LOL!

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9
Jun

MAC 25% Off Sale

Posted in Beauty  by Aquilah

M.A.C. Cosmetics
25% off online purchases for 3 days, June 16-18!
Offer code is SUMO
Valid in Canada and US, not available in stores

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4
Jun

What are we paying for our products?

Posted in Beauty  by Aquilah

So, an interesting concept was posted on a makeup forum a while back, and I just saw something that made me think about it again.  A break-down of what popular products cost per ounce.  It’s quite interesting, and definitely makes you think twice about some of your purchases… Okay, maybe it won’t, but it’s still interesting when you look at it.

EYESHADOW
MAC (potted): 0.05 oz. for $14.50 = $290.00 per ounce
MAC (pro pan): 0.05 oz. for $11.50 = $230.00 per ounce
Stila: 0.09 oz. $18.00 = $200.00 per ounce
Urban Decay: 0.05 oz. for $16.00 = $320.00 per ounce
NARS (single): 0.07 oz. for $22.00 = $314.29 per ounce 
Bobbi Brown: 0.08 oz. for $20.00 = $250.00 per ounce
Shu Uemura: 0.07 oz. for $20.00 = $285.71 per ounce
Milani: 0.07 oz. for $6.49 = $92.71 per ounce

LIPSTICK
MAC: 0.1 oz. for $14.00 = $140.00 per ounce
Stila: 0.13 oz. for $17.00 = $130.77 per ounce
Urban Decay: 0.13 oz. for $22.00 = $169.23 per ounce
NARS: 0.12 oz. for $24.00 = $200.00 per ounce
Bobbi Brown: 0.12 oz. for $22.00 = $183.33 per ounce
Shu Uemura: 0.13 for $23.00 = $176.92 per ounce
Milani: 0.13 oz. for $4.99 = $38.38 per ounce

LIPGLOSS
MAC: 0.17 oz. for $14.00 = $82.35 per ounce
Stila (Lipglaze): 0.08 oz. for $22.00 = $275.00 per ounce
Urban Decay(XXX Shine): 0.4 oz. for $16.00 = $40.00 per ounce
NARS: 0.28 oz. for $24.00 = $85.71 per ounce
Bobbi Brown: 0.14 oz. for $20.00 = $142.86 per ounce
Shu Uemura: 0.19 oz. for $22.00 = $115.79 per ounce
Milani: 0.12 oz. for $6.99 = $58.25 per ounce 

BLUSH
MAC: 0.21 oz. for $18.00 = $85.71 per ounce
Stila: 0.09 oz. for $18.00 = $200.00 per ounce
Urban Decay: 0.15 oz. for $17.00 = $113.33 per ounce
NARS: 0.16 oz. for $25.00 = $156.25 per ounce
Bobbi Brown (matte): 0.12 oz. for $22.00 = $169.23 per ounce
Shu Uemura: 0.17 for $21.00 = $123.53 per ounce
Milani: 0.15 oz. for $6.49 = $43.27 per ounce 

Kinda makes you think twice, eh?  No… Yeah, me either really LOL!  But like I said, it’s still interesting!  LOL!

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2
Jun

Rave of the Day: Mad City Sue B&B Products!

Posted in Beauty  by Aquilah

Yeah, I know my weekend promise didn’t uphold!  It was kinda dreadful out over the weekend, so I didn’t have any good lighting for pics.  SUCKS!  ANYWHO!

Thanks to Makeup Alley and a good friend, I discovered the world of eTailers a little over a year ago.  I’ve really only ordered from two, but I’ve been a long-standing customer with Mad City Sue since I switched to her back in January 2008 (if not sooner).  The eTailer I was using shall remain nameless, but I can say her CS suddenly took a nice downhill turn on me, and I never once looked back.  After being loyal to her and placing a few orders, “nameless eTailer” just quit responding to me… I sent 2-3 e-mails asking about a product or scent I was interested in but hadn’t tried, and NADA!

NOW!  I can definitely say Sue is the BEST at responding to my messages!  She’s a true pleasure, and has given me nothing but absolutely perfect customer service from day one.  Everything ships super fast and arrives in perfect condition.  Sue has always given an absolutely honest opinion on whether or not scents will work well together, or if something needs to be alcohol or oil based for a roll-on perfume.  I haven’t yet tried a product I didn’t like, and totally prefer Sue’s products to a lot of popular retailers (i.e. B&BW).

My favorite products from Mad City Sue are the Whipped Sugar Body Scrubs and Soy Creme Body Butters.  I do love her Dry Oil Body Sprays as well, which are excellent on fly-away hairs!  The scrubs aren’t overly harsh, and give a nice gentle exfoliation… My skin is always extremely silky soft after just using the scrub.  If I didn’t have such dry skin, I probably wouldn’t even need the Soy Creme Body Butter… But I’d still buy them because they rock LOL!

And the scent list Sue has… A-MA-ZING!  Some of her scents are just too good to be true, and I tell you, I drool almost everytime I look at the list.  All round, Mad City Sue is just the best IMHO!  Wonderful CS, awesome products, a scent list that just doesn’t quit, and very affordable prices!  Don’t even hesitate to order from Sue… JUST DO IT!  You don’t even have to tell her I sent you, you just need to order LOL!

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28
May

I’ve been so lazy…

Posted in Random  by Aquilah

And not updating for the last week or so… I apologize to you all!  I don’t know what’s wrong lately, but I haven’t been very inspired.  I’ll definitely be updating this weekend!  I’ll probably add in another review or recipe - And since the sun looks like it’ll be back out to play, I’ll even try to get in a KOTD!  So, my apologies, but definitely look for some posts this weekend!

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20
May

Review: MAC Dazzle Lash Mascara

Posted in Reviews  by Aquilah

 

MAC Dazzle Lash

Product: 3 of 5
Packaging: 5 of 5
Quality: 4 of 5
Price: 4 of 5
Overall: 4 of 5
Would I repurchase?
  I would repurchase this.  And while I’m sure there’s a drugstore mascara that can give me the same look, I figure why not spend a bit more and know I already like it.

::: The Product :::
M.A.C. describes Dazzle Lash as “A mascara that instantly creates a starburst dazzle effect. The trick lies in a new compact-sized, slightly sculpted brush applicator that singles out and pushes lashes to go bigger, bolder, longer, with a plush, glamorous curve. A rich application that delivers what you want: dazzling long lashes.”

Dazzle Lash is available in two colors: Dazzle Black and Star Brunette.  As with all M.A.C. products, the packaging is black, and the brand name is written across the bottom of the tube in white.  The cap has a funky embossed design.  Each tube contains 0.28 oz. of product. 

::: The Ingredients :::
Water\aqua\eau, copernicia ceriferia (carnauba) wax\cera carnauba\cire de carnauba, stearic acid, glyceryl stearate, polyisobutene, silica, polyvinyl acetate, aminomethyl propanediol, vp/eicosene copolymer, isostearic acid, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, pantethine, simethicone, hydroxyethylcellulose, lauroyl lysine, chlorphenesin, peg-9 dimethicone, chloroxylenol, 1,2-hexanediol, phenethyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, potassium sorbate  [+/- mica, titanium dioxide (ci77891), iron oxides (ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499), bismuth oxychloride (ci77163), blue 1 lake (ci 42090) carmine (ci 75470), chromium hydroxide green (ci 77289), chromium oxide greens (ci 77288), ferric ferrocyanide (ci 77510), ultramarines (ci77007), yellow 5 lake (ci 19140)]

::: My Experience :::
I have learned not to expect too much from a  mascara… Everytime I do, my heart sinks when it lets me down.  So, while I didn’t expect much from M.A.C. Dazzle Lash, I didn’t expect what I got either.

Now, were my lashes bolder, bigger or thicker?  Nope!  Not even a little.  What I actually got was separated NATURAL looking lashes.  I was quite surprised, and pleasantly so.  I consider M.A.C. Plush Lash my “WHAM BAM!” mascara, so I guess this can be my “my lashes but better” mascara.

Application was simple, and wasn’t messy.  The mascara actually applies well, and I’m pretty sure the separation is thanks to the tree-shaped brush.  It’s definitely smaller than your normal mascara brush, and it doesn’t grab a lot of product to gloop onto the lashes - which is always a plus.  The product isn’t too wet or too dry, and it dries rather fast too.

Not once have I had issues with smudging, flaking or raccoon eyes.  As for washing off, this is a cinch IMHO.  I didn’t have any issues either with Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover or Philosophy Purity Made Simple.

::: Overall :::
I will most definitely be buying this again, even if it costs a pretty penny.  I figure if it works, stick with it.  I’m tired of searching for the next best mascara.  I have all I could want between Plush Lash and Dazzle Lash… And I actually find myself reaching for this mascara the most :)

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20
May

NOTD: OPI Who Needs A Prince w/ NYX Purple Heart Glitter

Posted in Beauty  by Aquilah

Yes, I still have the same crappy camera and the same woes with the one I have.  I try, I really do.  Alas, I cannot get a clear picture to save my life.  

ANYWHO!  Enough about the lousy camera!  My dear friend, MsCuppyCakes, sent me some polishes to review for her site.  Of course I was only too happy when I received them.  I had on NYX Lingerie yesterday, but I’ll have to give it another go so I can take pics.  I wanted to do something purple to “match” my toes since I planned on wearing open-toed shoes today (which I didn’t LOL).  I decided on OPI Who Needs A Prince, and figured I would use NYX Girls Special Glitter Polish in #250.

I don’t know if you remember Scrangie’s post with the Nicole by OPI Valentine colors, but if not, the hearts are just like them.  However, there isn’t any glitter to the base coat.  I did as Scrangie suggested in her post and fished out the hearts with a toothpick.  I did two per nail, except my thumb, which I did three hearts on.  Love it, love it, love it!  It’s not even hard to do, so no worries there.  I can’t wait to use the blue hearts and gold stars she sent too!  I’ll be sure to post pics!

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14
May

Oh dear me! I love my Konad!

Posted in Beauty  by Aquilah

So, I got my Konad today and I’m excited!  I did a few test stamps to see what it was like, and I was squealing like a little kid in a candy store LOL!  My poor DH probably thinks I’m crazy LOL!  I’ll definitely have to play around with it more tomorrow and Saturday so I can hopefully use the stamp and have a nice KOTD for Monday.  I just wanted to share my quick bit of excitement LOL!

Ah, and oldest DD had her school performance tonight.  That was pretty cool.  Last one of the year before she moves on to the 6th grade… I can’t even think about it, or else I’ll want to cry.  One going into Kindergarten and one going into 6th grade!  Too much to think about!  LOL!

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