Nail Polish Rack

I was trying to organize my nail polish in boxes and it just didn't work because I couldn't see the colors. So I went on Ebay and bought this acrylic organizer. It has 6 rows and holds up to 90 bottles. In my picture you only see 5 rows but I filled the last row with minis. It's big. It's 20.5" x 24" x 2". It comes with an extra acrylic piece that says "Nail Station" but I threw that away. It mounts to the wall with screws and pre-drilled holes.

I bought mine from buyer worldmart-us for $41. Shipping was $6.49. It shipped very quickly. I love it and now just need to figure out where to hang it.

How do you organize your nail polish? Obviously I have too much and need to not buy anymore!

Blogger Cook Books

I am very interested in checking out the following cookbooks by food bloggers!

I love Savory Sweet Life b/c Alice is an Asian lady with lots of kids. Her recipes are intermediate. The ones I've tried have worked wonderfully. It comes out June 2012.

I think Joy the Baker is super cool. I mean, look at the picture of her. Her recipes are super creative and unexpected and beautiful. I want to be BFF's with her.

Deb from Smitten Kitchen has a new book that looks like food porn. Her recipes are on the difficult side if you're not a pro in the kitchen. I just like to look at the pictures and descriptions.

And... have you all heard of 50 Shades of Gray? I think I might just have to download this on my Kindle. My friend and I were talking about it and we're kind of amazed that women don't just watch porn, like men. It takes 3 books to get them aroused. Interesting how the female mind works differently from the male's. If you get this book, I suggest you also pick up some grape seed oil. You'll need it.

And finally, a laugh from the super unfunny SNL this weekend.



Just thinking about food right now, I'll be back to beauty blogging tomorrow. :)

L'Occitane Immortelle Products

L'Occitane is one of those stores that I can never pass by without going in. It's so clean and fresh and... French.

My favorite shower gel is the Almond Shower Oil ($24). I think if I had to only use one shower gel for the rest of my life, it would be this one. That's pretty profound. It now comes in a 16.9 oz Eco-Refill ($36).

The first Immortelle product I used was the Immortelle Essential Water ($27). I bought it because I loved the deep blue bottle. The alcohol free toner has a lovely scent and is very refreshing.

Immortelle is known as the "everlasting" flower, it has cell-regenerating properties that can heal stretch marks, acne, and other skin problems. It's also said to prevent aging.

The Brightening Essence ($56) is a serum that brightens the complexion, exfoliates and corrects wrinkles. I can't verify it corrects wrinkles, but I will say after one use my skin was definitely brighter. It could have been the Bellis Perennis extract and Vitamin C that's said to diminish age spots and give skin a youthful glow or the Garden Nasturtium extract that increases the skin's natural ability to reflect light. Whatever it was, it worked. This too has the signature Immortelle scent, which is strong. You may want to sniff before you buy.

face candy grade: A

People say you can tell the age of a woman by the condition of her hands. The secret to young looking hands is sun protection. Try the Immortelle Brightening Hand Care SPF 15 ($30). I keep this very light cream at my desk and use mostly on the back of my hands. It's not particularly moisturizing but it smells nice and prevents premature aging.

face candy grade: B


*Samples were provided by PR Company or Manufacturer. It did not change my opinion of these products.
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Bobbi Brown Friends & Family Event - 20% OFF

Don't forget to use Ebates for your precious 4% cash back.

I really like her creamy lip colors, foundation sticks, corrector/concealers and of course beach is one of my favorite scents ever, I always have one on my perfume tray. It's 100% beach in a bottle.

I am using restraint. I am saving my money for The Makeup Show NYC next month.

Laura Mercier Oil Free Supreme Foundation vs Silk Creme Foundation

The Oil Free Supreme Foundation ($42) is new to the Laura Mercier foundation collection. It provides a soft matte finish while providing lightweight, medium to full coverage. It will work well for those with oily skin. I loved the coverage, it easily removed the redness on my cheeks and nose. It definitely minimizes the appearance of pores.

face candy grade: A+

While I liked the Oil Free Supreme Foundation, I didn't feel like it was the best formula for my skin type. I ordered the Silk Creme Foundation ($42) in Bamboo Beige.

Don't you hate it when you realize that none of your foundation matches your skin anymore? My skin has lost color from working inside and not getting much sun, so once I was medium and now I'm light.

Anyway, I adore this Silk Creme Foundation. It is the ultimate holy grail foundation for me. It's soft and creamy and rich. It hydrates while providing full coverage without a heavy look. Only a pea sized amount covers my face. I use a light dusting of her Invisible Loose Setting Powder ($34) on my T zone only to ensure the semi-matte look.

face candy grade: A+

My skin is combination, dry on my cheeks and only slightly oily on my T zone. Both foundations are fantastic. These are the first LM foundations I've tried and it's no wonder she's famous for the flawless face. I preferred the Silk Creme Foundation but she has many that may suit you. I highly recommend them.

*The Oil Free Supreme Foundation was provided by the brand for review purposes. It did not change my opinion of the product. Everything else was purchased by me. See disclosure policy.

Review: Kat Von D - Everlasting Liquid Love Lipstick

I finally recently admitted to myself that I dont' really like lip gloss. Despite owning waaaay too much of it, I don't like shiny and I certainly don't like to re-apply every 5 seconds. I prefer matte. Matte generally stays where you put it. Upon this realization, I purchased Kat Von D's Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($19 at Sephora). For the record, I dislike Kat Von D and think she's totally fug.

I picked up Berlin, which is supposed to be a "Warm Rose" but it's definitely hot pink. It starts out okay. Application is easy and it feels comfortable, not drying, on lips. I wore it at work one day, starting in the morning. I checked it 3 hours later and I was completely embarrassed to have a huge hot pink ring around my mouth! I ran to the bathroom and used soap and lotion to remove it.

This is going straight in the garbage, where it belongs. I should have known better than to purchase from this line. Very, very disappointing.

face candy grade: F-

If I ever have the displeasure of seeing Kat Von D in real life, I will demand my money back.

Get Your Legs Ready for Spring!

Last week it was 80 degrees outside! That means it's time to get your legs ready to bare in public. I personally tend to not shave during the winter, mainly because I have very thin and sparse leg hair and who has the time to all that stuff in the morning? I recently got to try the Shick Quattro for Women TrimStyle Razor and Bikini Trimmer ($10.99). One end is a traditional razor and the other is a battery operated vibrating bikini trimmer. (I don't know why it vibrates). The trimmer has 3 length settings and you can remove the comb for an even closer shave. As someone with a very short hairstyle, I like to use it to clean up the back of my neck.

I love this because it's 2-in-1 and it's waterproof. Everyone should have one because it means you don't have to use scissors down there, which is dangerous. It makes preparing for bikini season easy.

face candy grade: A+

I also got to test the Skintimate Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gel in Jasmine Meadows ($4). Truthfully I've always just used soap to shave but I'm forever converted by this shaving gel. It contains 11 moisturizers including olive butter and Vitamin E, lathers easily and does not clog your razor. I am not a huge jasmine fan, but this one is surprisingly light and not overpowering.

face candy grade: A+

**Samples were provided by PR Company or Manufacturer. It did not change my opinion of these products.
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Dove Nourishing Oil Care Hair Line

I've been using the Dove Nourishing Oil Care hair line for over a month and I love it. It claims to transform dry, rough and frizzy hair into beautiful smooth hair that's easier to manage and style. The line includes:
-Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo ($4.75)
-Nourishing Oil Care Conditioner ($4.75)
-Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner ($5.59)
-Nourishing Oil Care Leave-In Smoothing Cream
-Nourishing Oil Care Anti-Frizz Serum ($6.79)
-Nourishing Oil Care Detangler ($5.69)

I have dry hair, but I don't think it's frizzy. It's Asian-y. The shampoo and conditioner are creamy and moisturizing. I use the thicker treatment conditioner for 3 minutes once a week to step things up. I like the Anti-Frizz serum, which contains almond oil and it looks like a very small amount of argan oil (it's last on the ingredient list) but be careful and don't use too much or you'll look greasy. My favorite were the shampoo and conditioners. They definitely make my hair smoother and shinier, overall happier. And at under $5 a bottle, it's quite the deal.

face candy grades:
-Nourishing Oil Care Shampoo ($4.75) A+
-Nourishing Oil Care Conditioner ($4.75) A+
-Nourishing Oil Care Daily Treatment Conditioner ($5.59) A+
-Nourishing Oil Care Anti-Frizz Serum ($6.79) B

*Prices are taken from drugstore.com, they may vary at your local retailers.
**Samples were provided by PR Company or Manufacturer. It did not change my opinion of these products.
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Zoya 3 Free Deal

Zoya nail polish is some of the best. You can't beat the formula and wide array of colors that are named after real life ladies. When you purchase any 3 nail polishes, now through Wednesday, March 14th @ 11:59 EST, you'll get 3 FREE! At $8 each, that's $24 and s&h is around $7. I adore their Fast Drops. Read my review here. Enter code SPRING3 in the coupon code field at checkout.

 I couldn't help myself.

Pants for Short People: J.Crew

It is extremely rare that I find a pair of pants that fit me and don't need to be hemmed or altered in some way. That's part of being 4'9". And then I discovered that J. Crew carries petite items, including pants. It kind of changed my life.

I just ordered a pair of black but I all ready have a pair of khaki in Petite Classic Cafe Capri ($69.50). Right now they are on sale for $59.50 (if you consider that a sale) and available in black, khaki, white and rust. I wear size petite 00. The sizing says Natural Waist: 23 and Hip: 33.25. The inseam is 23". I have been tempted to try the kids pants but I'm afraid my butt and hips would be too big to fit. I love these and they're easy to wash.

My absolute favorite pants are the Petite Minnie Pants in stretch twill ($89.50) the only thing that irks me is they're "dry-clean only" but I turn them inside out and wash on gentle. The zipper is on the side which can take some getting used to. These have a 24" inseam. Available in: black, khaki, flame (above), deep orchid and navy. While $90 for pants is a bit much, I don't mind. I have 2 pairs of black and live in them. Plus you can dress them up or down.

I'm trying to step out of my black and khaki rut by adding some more color into my wardrobe. I purchased the Petite Scout Chinos ($69.50) in mint (shown above). They won't arrive until April but I sure hope I can pull 'em off. The inseam is 24". Available in: black, neon peach, light khaki, white and mint.

Thank you J.Crew! I will pretty much only purchase my pants from there now. And at least I know they will fit without alterations.