JULY 2014 FAVORITES

Beauty
Too Faced Melted Lipsticks- I bought two after I tried them on at Sephora and I need to get MORE!!! I'm going to get Melted Candy, Fig, and Berry next.
Maybelline Leather Color Tattoos- I love this new color selection and the fact that there are a lot of matte options. I layered Revolt on top of the Deep Forest color tattoo for a FOTD during the Electric Challenge and I really liked how it looked. See the look here
Shows & Movies

Botched- I use to love watching Extreme Makeover as a kid & this show is similar. Every episode two people come in to have previously botched surgeries fixed and one plastic surgery obsessed person is also featured. The show is pretty funny and I've learned a few interesting things here & there. 

Food & Drink

Naked Juice- Since I've been getting these for free I've tried out a few flavors and my favorite so far is the Mighty Mango flavor. Kale Blazer was disgusting I wouldn't recommend it at all.
Hershey's Cookie 'n' Creme- I was ADDICTED to these in highschool and ate them every.single.day. I quit cold turkey and have barely touched them since but when I got a free one last month the cravings kicked back in and I bought more at Walgreens!
Websites 

xfinity- xfinity on demand & live streaming have been keeping me occupied lately. I've also found that xfinity often has shows up a week or two in advance and it's been going on for months so maybe it's a thing.

  Screen Junkies Channel on Youtube- I've been marathoning their honest trailers and they're hilarious. Click here for the playlist. My personal fave so far is the honest trailer for The Lion King.

FOTD: Electric Challenge Day 5

Face
CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer in Deep-N
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in Caramel
Sephora Blush in Rose Glow

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess 

Eyes
Nars Eye Paint in Mozambique
Urban Decay Electric Palette: Revolt (lid), Thrash (inner third), Freak (middle), Gonzo (outer third)
+UD Electric Palette: Savage
Lorac Pro 2: Buff (browbone)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Deep Forest (bottom lashline) 
+Sleek Storm Palette: Green

Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara

Brows
Sleek Sunset Palette: Black
Lips
Rimmel Lasting Finish Kisses Lip Liner in Cappuccino 
Too Faced Melted Liquified Lipstick in Melted Nude
Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in Sweetheart
Bite Beauty Lipgloss in Strawberry

JULY Shopping SBree: Coach, Aldo, Sephora, Ulta AND MORE!!

Coach

Coach Bleecker Preston Satchel in Edgepaint Leather

Coach Bleecker Phone Wallet in Edgepaint Leather

See full blog post here

ALDO

 

Gallington $35 $21 $15
I repurchased this online when ALDO was having 20% off for the 4th of July. After with my cash back from Ebates I'm paying only $15 for this baby! Here's the original haul

Sephora

I'm still using the Shopkick giftcards I racked up before the app started to suck

*Limited Edition* Bite Beauty Deconstructed Rose Lipstick in Damask 

Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick in Granache

Ulta

Got all the new leather color tattoos and one from the metal collection for only $3.50 each! 

Learn how & see swatches here

Bath and Body Works

$87.50 $37.50 $30

This is a new collection that was put out a week early so thankfully I was able to get everything adjusted to the semi-annual sale price. They were B3G3 and I threw in a 7th one to take advantage of the $20 off $50 coupon.

Loft

Summer tops and tanks were on sale for only $5!!!

$16.50 $5

Forever 21

I made a quick run to find a dark bandeau that I could wear with the new muscle tees I've been buying. 

As seen here & here

Journeys

Vans Lo Pro Skate Shoe in Grey $44.99 $38.24

I used a 15% off birthday coupon 

It's been raining A LOT this hurricane season and I realized that I don't have any good close toed shoes to wear on rainy days. I decided to buy these vans since they're neutral and lightweight. I can wear them on the days when I don't want to wear clunky rain boots or combat boots which can get hot. 

FOTD: Electric Challenge Day 4

Face
CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer in Deep-N
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in Caramel
Urban Decay Electric Palette: Slowburn (blush)

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess 

Eyes
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Fierce and Tangy
Urban Decay Electric Palette: Slowburn (lid) & Savage (outer third)
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Vintage Plum (crease)
+UD Electric Palette: Savage
Lorac Pro 2: Buff (browbone)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Vintage Plum (bottom lashline) 

Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara

Brows
Sleek Sunset Palette: Black
Lips
OCC Lip Tar in Queen

Treat Yo Self Tuesdays: Coach Bleecker Preston Satchel & Wallet :D

I normally don't even walk into Coach but one day I saw the mini version of this bag on display in the window and it lured me in. After weeks of lusting after the purse I finally decided to get it as an early birthday gift for myself. This collection is on sale at Macys now so you can ask Coach to price match for you. I didn't know they did that until I mentioned to the saleswoman that it was cheaper at Macys and when she told me I was sold!

Personally, my local Macys doesn't carry these items in store so buying from Coach at the same price was an awesome alternative. Plus they wrap and box everything so beautifully! 

Anyway onto the good stuff!

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Coach Bleecker Preston Satchel in Edgepaint Leather

STYLE NO. 30165

Tan and hot pink is my favorite color combo. I'm excited that I found a "big girl purse" that's sophisticated but also has a fun twist. 

Coach Bleecker Phone Wallet in Edgepaint Leather

STYLE NO. 62273

<3 <3 <3

Holy hot pink! I can see myself using this practically every day especially since it fits my iPhone perfectly! It also has a wristlet attachment so I can wear it on days when I don't need to bring an entire purse with me.

See the bag in way better lighting: here

& the wallet: here

Stay tuned for more poor financial decisions that are sure to come as my birthday continues to approach ;)

FOTN: Electric Challenge Day 3

Face
CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer in Deep-N
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in Caramel
Sephora Blush in Poppy Pink
+Inglot coral eyeshadow 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess 

Eyes
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Vintage Plum
Urban Decay Electric Palette: Urban (lid) & Chaos (outer corner)
Lorac Pro 2: Nectar (transition)

Park Avenue Princess (browbone)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Dramatic Black (winged liner)

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner (waterline)

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Deep Forest (bottom lashline) 

+UD Electric Palette: Fringe

Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara

Brows
Sleek Sunset Palette: Black
Lips
Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipstick in Granache

...another retroactive post

NEW Maybelline Leather Color Tattoo Swatches!!

I bought them on Ulta's website last week after I checked my local store and they didn't have them yet >:(

$6.99 $3.50

Creamy Beige, Vintage Plum, Deep Forest, Chocolate Suede, and Dramatic Black

I stacked ULTA's BOGO deal with a $3.50 off $10 coupon on each order and paid $6.99 for TWO tattoos instead of one. 

I also got free shipping for purchasing an Urban Decay item (which I already knew I was going to return). I chose a nail polish set that was on sale for $9 so I wouldn't break the bank seeing as I had to place 3 orders to get all of the tattoos.

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These shades are super creamy and pigmented. I love how buttery they felt when I swatched them. They're all matte except for chocolate suede which reminds me of my favorite original color tattoo Bad to the Bronze only this shade is more of a chocolate brown like the name suggests.

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Since I was basically getting the second tattoo for free I threw in a bonus color tattoo from the metal collection.

Inked in Pink

I have been meaning to grab this shade ever since I got the Naked 3 palette and now it's mine! 

FOTD: Electric Challenge Day 2

Face
CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer in Deep-N
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in Caramel
Sephora Blush in Poppy Pink
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess 
Eyes
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded
Bare Minerals The Star Treatment Palette: Extravagance (inner lid)
Urban Decay Electric Palette: Fringe (outer lid)
Urban Decay Vice 2 Palette: Rewind (crease)
Park Avenue Princess (browbone)
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Eye Liner: Nude (waterline)
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Stash (bottom lashline) 
+UD Electric Palette: Freak
Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara
Brows
Sleek Sunset Palette: Black
Lips
Bite Beauty High Pigment Lip Pencil in Tart
+Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous 

FOTN: Electric Challenge Day 1

Face
CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer in Deep-N
Revlon Colorstay Whipped Foundation in Caramel
Nars Blush in Coeur Battant
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess 
Eyes
Maybelline Color Tattoo in Barely Branded
Urban Decay Electric Palette: Savage (lid) Jilted (crease)
Lorac Pro Palette 2: LT. Brown (transition)
Tarte Amazonian Clay Bronzer in Park Avenue Princess (browbone)
NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Via Veneto
Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Purple (bottom lashline) 
+Urban Decay Electric Palette: Urban
Josie Maran Black Oil Mascara
Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Mascara
Brows
Sleek Sunset Palette: Black
Lips
MAC Kelly Yum Yum

posting this a day late sorry!

June & July Birchbox Sample Reviews

JUNE 

Egyptian Magic All-Purpose Skin Cream
This is more of a balm than a cream. The main ingredient is beeswax. The all-purpose idea was good in theory but it’s not as hydrating as I would like on the lips so I’m just using it as a skin treatment. I can’t speak to any long-term benefits of using this product but I'm going to continue to use my sample.

suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser
It foams a little and the grains in the scrub are pretty big which I like. Also, it smells like Lemonheads.

JULY

NAOBAY Body Radiance Lotion
This lotion was watery and didn't moisturize my skin in the least.

Sumita Color Contrast Eyeliner
It is extremely waterproof and smudge proof! When I first swatched it on my hand it wouldn't budge at all. I searched around for more colors online and couldn't find any :(

Vasanti Cosmetics Detox Nutrient-Rich Purifying Facial Cleanser
I liked the creamy shampoo-like consistency that's great for using with my Clarisonic. After I used it my skin felt clean & oil free.

100% Pure Gingerade Shower Gel
Just by looking at the sample packet I knew there wasn't enough product to wash my whole body but once again I took one for the team. I really loved the smell and it’s cool that it’s an all natural type of product but the fact that it doesn’t lather left me feeling unclean. I ended up still having to wash up with some Bath and Body Works.

JULY Shopping SBree: Forever21, Ulta, and B&BW

FOREVER 21

I had a 15% off code that was going to expire so I decided to use it on some cute things I had my eye on!

ULTA
Got the new Lorac Pro 2 for a steal!! 

& yes I paid with my credit card because I refuse to carry change

Bath and Body Works

Used a BOGO coupon to try out this new scent! It smells like peaches :D

Savings Saturday: 90% Savings & Money Making at Walgreens

After a week of planning and coupon printing it was finally time for me to embark on my extreme couponing quest. 

Fast-forward through 30 minutes of shopping, I get to the register and the girl says something about I need to check out in the makeup section because I have certain items...okaaaaay? So I walk over there and have to wait more than 5 minutes for another girl to finally arrive just to tell me THEY DO NOT ACCEPT PRINTED COUPONS at that location!!!

Seeing as those were the only types of coupons I had and I was definitely not about to pay full price for anything-I calmly walked out of the store and left my basket right there.

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Luckily, the next Wags I went to accepted my coupons without a problem! I made sure to ask before I started shopping. Fool me once...

Renu Contacts

Sale Price $7.99

-$2 Manufacturer Coupon 

-$5 Register Rewards

= $.99  

 **90% savings off of the regular price!! :D

I used Rewards Points to buy the rest of my loot!

Blue Bell Rocky Mountain Road <3

Sale Price $4.99

-Rewards Points

=FREE

Naked Juice 

$2.99

-$1/1 Coupon 

-Rewards Points

-$1 Shopmium Rebate

-$1 Ibotta Rebate

=$2 Money Maker

Dial Body Wash

BOGO $5.49

-$1/2 Coupon

-Rewards Points

-$1 Ibotta Rebate

=$1 Money Maker

Dial Soap Bars

Sale Price $2

-Rewards Points

-$1 Ibotta Rebate

-$1 Ibotta Dial Bonus 

-$.50 Ibotta Triple Play Bonus

=$2.50 Money Maker

Swiffer

Sale Price $10.23

-$2/1 Coupon

-Rewards Points

=FREE

Freebie Friday: June & July Birchbox Review

JULY BIRCHBOX: POWER UP

 

Birchbox $10/month

-$10 Ibotta rebate 

= FREE

I used the code "BBJETBLUE" during checkout to get 100 bonus Birchbox Points.

Benefit They're Real Mini

$10

-100 Birchbox Points (worth $10)

= FREE

I got another bonus sample :D

Whish Shave Cream- Acai Grapefruit

smells delicious!

Turns out I got the June box sent to me as well!!!! 

JUNE BIRCHBOX: AWAY WE GO

 

Overall I'm not impressed with Birchbox and I have already cancelled my subscription. I don't need more samples in my life and I only subscribed for a month to get the Ibotta rebate. 

I can't complain though, since I got two free boxes and a free They're Real Mini which would otherwise have cost me $30.

When I opened my boxes I instantly knew which items I was going to toss:

JUNE BOX

Davines Products- Contain sulfates which damage my hair! :(

Joie Perfume- I normally don't even bother smelling perfume samples but for the sake of the blog I did. 

Scent Analysis: grandma covered in baby powder 

LAQA & Co Lip Pencil- Pretty color but it's sheer and I have pigmented lips so we're not compatible </3

JULY BOX

Klorane Dry Shampoo- I have no use for it.

 I have enough samples from Sephora that are from brands that I know and best of all THEY'RE FREE! Plus, unlike Birchbox Sephora lets you choose samples that you actually want whether you're shopping online or in-store. 

However, if you're into discovering new brands and you don't mind getting mostly personal care samples rather than makeup it could be nice to get a surprise every month but it's just not something I can get into.

I'll do a mini update once I try everything else out...