SABA 60 - final update

Well, I wish I had better news about my results with the SABA 60 weight loss program.

I will begin by saying, the way to lose weight is: a healthy diet and exercise.  I am not great at following meal plans, cutting out complete food groups, or spending tons of money in order to make a menu for myself and a separate menu for my husband and kids.  There just wasn't much on my menu that they would eat.  That's life with growing boys.

So for someone who is willing to put in the extra time to create meal plans, grocery lists, and put in the effort to go full out, 100%, you will definitely see results, with or without supplements.

But on the upside, I did enjoy most of the products that I received with the SABA 60 program.  If you are someone who enjoys meal replacement shakes, I give the ToppFast Vanilla Cream TWO THUMBS UP!  While it wasn't as filling as some meal replacement shakes I've tried in the past, I still really enjoyed the taste.  It can also be used with fruit or soy milk to make different combos of shakes.

For the first 30 days, I supplemented with A.C.E.  While I didn't get a whole lot of appetite suppressant from the formula, I did notice regularity (real life stuff here) and some added energy.  Before I began my 2nd 30 days, they came out with the G2 formula.  It claims to have more energy and maximum appetite suppressant capabilities.  WOW.  It took me a few days to get used to it.  It did cause more jitters, almost to the point where I stopped taking it.  But once I got used to it, I seemed to tolerate it okay.  However, I wasn't able to take it every day.  Soon after taking it, I would have to find a restroom ASAP.  So it wasn't ideal for shopping days or Sundays.  I didn't notice an abundant amount of energy with it, but mainly jitters (the can't-sit-still kind of energy).

While I don't have anything bad to say about the program because it has worked wonders for so many people, but it's like anything else.  If you change your diet and exercise, you will lose weight.

I could've been more consistent and strict with my diet and I probably would've seen much better results.

My total weight loss was 5 pounds.  I honestly only wanted to lose 10-15 to begin with.  So I will continue on my journey and try to lose those last 10 pounds!

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For more information on the SABA 60 program or other products by this company, contact Donna Lee on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/donna.e.lee

Thanks to Donna, my friend, for giving me the chance to try this program!

SABA 60 - update

It's been 4 weeks (maybe a little over) that I've been doing the SABA 60 weight loss/management program.  I'm not going to say it's been a breeze, but it's definitely been do-able.

While I haven't lost the amount of weight I had hoped, I am down 4 pounds.  Starting my 2nd month and adding a new product, ACE g2 (which supposedly has more energy and more appetite control), I'm hoping to kickstart my weightless and lose a few more pounds.

I was quite proud of myself since we did go on a little anniversary trip/getaway this past month and I came home without any weight gain!  And I did treat myself to a few donuts while we were there.  But I didn't over indulge, and I also did some bike riding and walking.

I have gotten lazy with my exercise since being home, so I've got to get back in the swing of things.  Summer is quickly approaching!!!

So far, though, I have NO complaints with the program.  I will do a more in depth update in the weeks to come and will HOPEFULLY, fingers crossed, have a bigger weight loss to tell you about!

swatches & a quick review

It's been quite some time since I've splurged on makeup just for fun.  But after watching Tati, GlamLifeGuru, on YouTube yesterday and seeing the new Wet-n-Wild palettes she swatched, I couldn't wait to get my hands on them.  AND... while I was there, I decided to pick up a few other things that looked interesting and fun.  So here we go.

We're going to start with the top row of products... I didn't take individual pics of these, but I'm just going to tell you about them.

First, I'll start with a product I'm familiar with.  This Dove lotion is tha bomb.  I have such dry skin and also some problems like sensitivity and eczema.  I had been wanting to try an in-shower oil or some kind of moisturizer that would really do a great job, but not leave a greasy residue.  I actually went to Walgreens a month or so ago searching for a Burt's Bees product, but they didn't carry it at my local store.  So instead, I bought this Dove Cream Oil moisturizer because it looked promising.  This is probably my favorite moisturizer I've ever used.  It's very lightweight, not greasy at all, smells very clean and fresh, and leaves my skin feeling super hydrated... and the hydration lasts for a really long time!  It's just a great moisturizer all around.  Today I picked up another bottle because I'm running low.

I strolled through the hair care aisle and saw a new product from Garnier.  I have been taking much better care of my hair lately, not washing or styling every day.  It's in pretty good shape, but I love using hair "masks" and treatment products and I prefer ones that are super conditioning.  I picked up the Damage Eraser Heal & Seal Treatment.  It says it's a 60-second Rinse Out for Sensitized, Overly Damaged Hair.  It "finds and repairs damage, seals to help block future damage."

The last product shown in my picture above (on the top row) is the L'Oreal True Match Lumi Foundation.  It claims to be a healthy luminous makeup.  This is not a new product.  I actually bought it when it first came out, but I picked the wrong color and just couldn't make it work with my skin.  I recently tried the original True Match and I really like it, but it's a little heavy and more matte in finish.  Now that we are getting into springtime, I want something a little lighter with a more dewy, natural finish.  So I'm going to give this foundation a whirl (in the right color) and see how it goes!  I'll keep you posted and might even do a full review after trying it out.

Now on to the fun stuff!

I have been wanting to find a new bronzer from the drugstore that is warm in tone and has some shimmer or radiance.  I love dusting bronzer all over my face after foundation to just warm things up.  I have several that are matte, but I wanted something different.  I ran across this one from the Wet-n-Wild Fergie collection.  There were a couple to choose from, however, the other 2 looked more like highlighters... they were very pretty, but I didn't need that, so I settled on this one.

It's in the shade Rose Golden Goddess and is a warm, coppery brown with gold throughout.  It is definitely filled with shimmer, so if you prefer more matte or even satin finishes, this won't be for you.  I think it's gorgeous.  Even if it doesn't work as a "bronzer" all over the face, it will be great as a highlighter or to top off your blush for a golden glow.

It is a tad on the orange-y, warm side, but I think I can make it work.

If you stay up to date in the YouTube beauty world, you know that contouring is all the craze right now.  EVERY company is coming out with a contour/highlight palette of some kind.  I don't personally own any of them, and I don't really think I need one.  I'm not big on contouring, where as I don't see the need for it on a daily basis, but I do sometimes like to lightly contour my cheekbones and my nose.  I usually use a cool-toned bronzer that I have in my collection and it works just fine.  But this looked interesting and I thought I'd try it out.  There were 2 colors available and the sign said available "only at Walmart."  The other option was quite a bit warmer and the highlight shade would have been too dark for me.  So I chose this one called Dulce de Leche.

I had high hopes for this product, but I'm not certain it's going to live up.  Just after swatching, I think the product is a little on the powdery side.  The highlight shade is definitely not something I would choose to highlight with, and it's very chalky.  It would never work in areas like under the eyes or in places where you had fine lines that might grab the product.  The contour shade is "okay" and I hope I can make it work.  I really do like the tone of it and if I can build it up enough, it may work out just fine.  It's possible that it may be a good thing that it's not super pigmented.  Contouring can be scary and difficult, so building up the product is probably the best way to go when you're not an expert.  But if you are a medium to dark skin tone, this probably won't even show up enough to bother with it.

I have been looking for a product from the drugstore FOREVER to use as a shadow base, particularly in a white shade so it will make the shadow colors more vibrant.  I saw this pencil, also from the Fergie collection, and thought I'd see how it works out.  It's in the shade Chine White and it claims to be a smudge-resistant, longwearing eye pencil that gives up to 12-hour wear.

While it is super creamy and glides on, I'm not quite sure it will be opaque enough to do exactly what I want it to do.  It's metallic in finish and it's actually quite sheer.  But I'll try it out with some of the palettes I'm about to show you and see how it performs.  If it doesn't work, I'll head to Target for the NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk.  It seems to be the best option out there at a great price.

THESE are actually what I went searching for to begin with... and I was successful!  Sometimes, I find that Walmart doesn't always launch the new products as soon as the drugstores, but I was pleasantly surprised to find these!  There were 5 new palettes and I decided on 3.  If you have never tried Wet-n-Wild eyeshadows, you are really missing out!  They are so reasonably priced, but I hate to use the word cheap... because the quality is top notch!  It's been a while, though, since they've come out with any new palettes, so I was happy to see these!

I chose The Naked Truth, Floral Values, and I'm His Breezy.

There was also one that had greys and blacks, and the other had all bright colors (blue, purple, even yellow).

As you can see below, the quality of these shadows is right up to par with Wet-n-Wild's other shadows!  They are amazingly pigmented and buttery smooth.  There is a mix of matte and shimmery shades, and a few that have actual glitter.

I have been kind of in a "makeup rut" when it comes to eye shadow looks lately.  So when I saw Tati swatch these, I knew I had to get my hands on them.  I'm going to step outside of my box and try some fun, colorful, springy looks.  Super excited!!!

I'll try to share some of my looks I come up with in the near future, so get ready!!!

SABA 60

Monday, I began a journey to find my skinny self.

Recently, I was sent several products from a friend who is a distributor for the company Saba.  They sell beauty and wellness products, as well as weight loss/management products.  After reviewing the beauty items, she offered to send me the Saba 60 program to use and review.

Lucky for me, I had decided it was time to get my butt in gear and start preparing for swimsuit season.  So I jumped at the opportunity to try it!

(There are a few varieties in the product selection where you can choose what will work best for you, but here's what I chose...)

It is a 60-day program that contains:
ToppFast meal replacement shakes, A.C.E. (Appetite Control & Energy), and Co-Clenz.

The program begins with a 5-day cleanse to flush your body of toxins and fat.  I have finally reached the final day, and BOY am I glad!!  Just gonna be honest... this was a tough week.  The program comes with a strict diet of NO fats or sugars for 5 days.  The first day was horrible.  I was hungry all day long, craved everything I shouldn't eat, and honestly I didn't think I'd make it through the rest of the week.  However, the second day was much easier.  And today, the last day, I've been perfectly fine.  No cravings.  No rumbling belly.

One of the best parts of the cleanse phase has been the Co-Clenz.  You take 2 capsules at night before bed with lots of water.  This helps to, obviously, cleanse your colon and body of unwanted fat and toxins.  However, it's not scary.  There's no running to the bathroom.  It just makes your body work properly and regularly.  This was something I needed, seeing that I had been bloated and "stopped up" for a week or so before beginning this process.

Today was the first time I've stepped on the scale since Monday.  Unfortunately, I haven't lost any weight this week, but I can tell a difference in my body.  My waist feels smaller than it did Monday, mainly because all of the bloating has been eliminated.  Also, I can tell a difference in the overall appearance of my skin and my energy level has increased.  So overall, the cleanse phase was a good start.

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow when I can begin the A.C.E. and Toppfast meal replacement shakes.

I took measurements and pictures at the start of my journey, but I'm going to wait to share my results at the end of the 60-day program.  I will also be posting updates along the way!  To add to my weight loss, I also started the T25 exercise program this week, so I'm hoping to see great results!

Stay tuned!

Below are some pictures of what's included in the 60-day kit:

Co-Clenz, A.C.E. and ToppFast meal replacement shakes.  Also included is a pamphlet with the 5-day cleanse meal plan, a sample meal plan for the remaining days, meal ideas, success stories, and charts to fill out your goals and progress along the way.


Here's hoping for great results and a great swimsuit season!!! :)

Product Review - SABA

Several weeks back, I was sent some products from a friend who is a SABA Representative.  She asked me to try them out and review them here on my blog.  I'm finally getting a chance to sit down and share my thoughts.  

Here we go...

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SABA Fresh Shampoo

16 oz.

retail: $9.10    

preferred customers: $6.50 + shipping & handling

"Enriched with adaptogens and body-boosting protein for all hair types. Contains mango, carrot, pumpkin cells and pomegranate antioxidants for gentle super-hydrating cleansing.*

SABA Fresh Conditioner

16 oz.

retail $8.40     

preferred customer: $6.00 + shipping & handling

"Replaces lost keratin protein, as it helps restore the essential moisture balance of your hair.  Fortified with adaptogens and pomegranate antioxidants for strengthening and hydrating."

Review:  I enjoyed using these products.  I am particularly picky when it comes to hair products, especially what I use to cleanse and condition my hair.  I have long, straight, and texturally fine hair.  I also tend to be more on the oily side.  I prefer shampoos that deep cleanse.  I don't like something harsh that will strip my color, but I do like to remove all traces of oil and residue from styling products.  SABA Fresh Shampoo did a good job of cleansing my hair and leaving it completely clean.  I also really enjoyed the fruity smell of these products.

The SABA Fresh Conditioner was nice, also, however I don't feel that it did the best job of leaving my hair soft and smooth.  My hair tends to tangle very easily and I have an extremely tender scalp.  I prefer conditioners that leave my hair feeling completely smooth and silky without being weighed down.  After using this conditioner, I found myself having to use a leave-in conditioning treatment before detangling, which is something I don't want to be a requirement every day.  I feel that if your conditioner is doing what it's supposed to, you shouldn't have to use a detangler every day.  Also, after a few weeks of using these products, I did notice my hair to be on the dry, frizzy side, which could mean that the product was a tad too harsh or stripping.

So while I enjoyed the smell and cleansing capability of the shampoo and I do think the price is relatively comparable to a higher-end drugstore product, I would recommend this product to someone who has extremely healthy hair.  If you are someone who has color-treated, dry or damaged hair, I'd recommend something with a tad more moisturization.  

Rating: 3 of 5 stars  * * * 

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SABA Lustre 3D Fiber Lash

retail: $26.00  

   

preferred customer: $16.00 + shipping & handling

"Revolutionizing your own natural eyelashes with Saba Lustre 3D Fiber Lashes.  Each application will provide you with the full and luscious-looking lashes you have always dreamed of, simply by accenting the allure of your own natural eyelashes."

Review:  Let me begin by saying this was my first time trying a fiber lash mascara, except for Maybelline's The Falsies mascara, which is not the same kind of product.  So I have nothing to compare this product to;  I can only give you my honest opinion of how this particular mascara worked for me.

Unfortunately, I was not impressed.  I wanted to like this, I really did.  But there were just too many things wrong.  First, I will begin by saying the price is comparable to its competition and the concept is the same.  

Let's walk through the steps of application.  

You begin with a coat of mascara of your choice.  Next, you apply a coat of the transplanting gel.  If this were the end of the process, I might have been okay.  But the next step is where it went terribly wrong.  After the transplanting gel, you quickly apply a coat of the fibers.  (I do recommend working with one eye at a time.  If the transplanting gel dries before you apply the fibers, they won't stick.)  Even applying correctly, the fibers didn't stick.  On my first attempt, I think there were too many fibers on the wand.  So on my second attempt, I watched a tutorial and followed her instructions by wiggling the wand at the rim of the tube to "rake off" the excess fibers.  

After applying the fibers, you apply another coat of transplanting gel to set the fibers.  You can add more layers, following the exact same steps as above, if you want more volume and length.

The reasons I was disappointed:

1. Most importantly, I'm not going to pay nearly 30 dollars for mascara.  I go through a lot of mascara.  I tend to replace mine once a month.  So it would just be unreasonable for me to spend that much money on mascara.

2. There are too many steps to achieve the completed look.  At the minimum, you are looking at 4 coats per eye.  That's 8 steps in total.  WAY too much time for me.

3. I wasn't happy with the results.  During one of my attempts, I applied the Fiber Lash to one eye and my Covergirl LashBlast Volume to the other (2 coats).  My Covergirl mascara gave a much greater impact.  I have naturally long lashes, but they are blonde.  I prefer my Covergirl LashBlast Volume over any other mascara, drugstore or high end.

4. The worst part, the fibers got in my eyes.  After my first attempt, I had no choice but to wash it off after just a few hours.  And even then, my eyes were irritated for a few days after.  I don't have terribly sensitive eyes, but this definitely didn't work for me.  It was like there were shards of glass under my eyelids every time I blinked.  ouch.

Needless to say, I didn't enjoy this product. 

Rating: 1 of 5 stars  *

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SABA Fresh Reparative Skin Therapy

(image: Rucker ACE)

0.5 ounces

retail: $65.00     

preferred customer: $45.00 + shipping & handling

"Ultra rich reparative skin therapy cream that hydrates with superior moisture across all layers of skin. It softens, nurtures and repairs dry, damaged and dehydrated skin, leaving it feeling soft, supple, smooth and moist.  This luxurious formula contains 100% natural rose water distilled with roses from Bulgaria, Tissue Respiratory Factor, Argireline and other essential ingredients."

Review:  This was the one product I was most excited about trying... and the product I was most pleased with!  Skin therapy and treatment is such an important part of skin care.  I get asked all of the time what makeup I use, but I believe that it starts with what's UNDER your makeup.  Your foundation can only do so much.  It's important to cleanse, moisturize, and treat your skin first, and then your foundation doesn't have to work as hard to appear smooth and flawless.

I started by just using this cream as a nighttime treatment, just to see how I'd like it.  After the first application, I could tell a difference in the smoothness and level of moisture in my skin.  After a night of use, my skin felt refreshed, smooth and hydrated.  So, then I began using it twice a day, morning and night.  I was also pleasantly surprised at how it performed under my foundation.  It has such a smooth appearance and effect on the skin, it actually worked as a great primer for foundation.  While it has great moisturization, it didn't leave my skin feeling or appearing oily.  I would say after a week of using this, I was quite pleased with the texture and appearance of my skin.

There were 2 downfalls.  
One will not apply to everyone.  I did notice after about a week, I began to develop little tiny whiteheads around my nose and chin.  Now, my skin is on the sensitive side and my skin tends to protest when I change up my normal routine and regimen.  So while I experienced this problem, you may not.  I'd say it's still worth trying.
The other downfall is the price.  $65.00 is quite steep, even higher than most products I use (or previously sold) from Merle Norman.  And with that price, you only get 0.5 ounce.  
It's tiny, especially if you're going to use it twice a day.
While I do feel like it's a great product, I do feel there are others that can be used to achieve the same results while costing much less.  But if you have the money to spend, give it a try.  
I think you'll like the results!

Rating: 4 of 5 stars * * * *

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I hope you found this post helpful and informative!
Thanks for reading!

When reviewing products, I always give my 100% honest opinion.
This is not a sponsored post.  All products were sent to me for review.

New Year, New Goodies

Hello!!

It's been so long since I've blogged about beauty stuff.  But I'm back with some new products I recently purchased with my Christmas gift cards for Ulta and Sephora... they were burning a hole in my pocket!

So here are some of the things I picked up that I'm most excited about.  Let me know if you've tried any of them and what you think!

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First, I picked up this foundation.  Several years ago, I tried the L'Oreal True Match Lumi foundation that everyone raves about on YouTube, but I just didn't like it.  Part of the problem was the color didn't match at all.  Also, it was just too dewy for my oily skin.  I may try it again one day (in a different shade) now that my skin is more normal.

But I have read and heard a lot of good things about the original True Match, so I decided to give it a try.  I've worn it for several days in a row and I do love it!  It's right up there with my Maybelline Fit Me (and MAY actually inch past it).  The coverage is great for a drugstore foundation and the staying power is really good too.  Not quite like Revlon Colorstay, but I haven't had any issues with it and I've worn it for 8-10 hours with minimal touching up.

I bought the color C3, Creamy Natural.  I do LOVE that it comes in so many shades and both warm and cool tones.  Makes the color selection outstanding.  This particular one is slightly dark on me for winter, but I think it'll be perfect as we go into spring, and I'm able to work with it now, just blending it well around the jawline.

Here are some photos where you can see the finish.

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Next up, the BEAUTY BLENDER.  Not sure why it's taken me so long to jump on the bandwagon, but I'm so glad I finally did!!!  I still love my Sigma F80 foundation brush and it works great for all foundations.  But I am absolutely loving the finish I achieve when using the BB.  It truly does give a flawless appearance to the skin and I've tried it with several different foundations.  It also makes it much easier to build foundation for extra coverage, and it works GREAT for under eye concealers.  I was going to order a Sigma tapered brush to use under my eyes, but the BB is working great and there is no need for anything else.

Also, I was out of dry shampoo and decided to try Batiste.  I have tried most every one available at the drugstore, but haven't found one I'm just absolutely in love with (texture AND smell).  As far as that goes, the Batiste one works great!  It was quite powdery in appearance when I first sprayed it on, and a little went a long way, but it seemed to disappear as soon as I gave my scalp a good rub.  My hair looked like it had been freshly washed, and that's hard to achieve with straight, blonde hair.  I wouldn't necessarily suggest this particular one for folks with darker hair, as it was quite "white."  But they do make a version for darker hair.

I'm not absolutely crazy about the scent of this Wild, Sassy & Daring, version.  It reminds me of mens' cologne, one that I'm not too fond of, but I can live with it.  I may try one of the other scents next time, as there are several to choose from.  However, I do love the texture of it.  Some I have tried in the past come out too liquidy; and with some, you have to add so much, it leaves way too much residue in your hair.  I give this one 2 thumbs up for performance.

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This next product is one I am so excited about!!!  I have seen so much about the Hourglass Ambient Lighting powders on YouTube and I have wanted one for so long!  But they are so dang expensive.  I wasn't sure it would be worth the money.  But let me tell you, IT IS.  And since my hubby gave me a gift card to Sephora, this purchase was justified.  :)

so pretty!!!

I chose Luminous Light, which is a pinkish/gold tone, not too warm, and I would say it has medium-level shimmer.  There were some that had hardly any shimmer at all, more satin, and then some were loaded with shimmer, borderline glitter.  I found a happy medium and I adore it!!!  It is such a beautiful highlight, I can't get enough!

You really have to see these in person to appreciate them.  Gorgeous!

Another one of the products I am most excited about is this palette from Too Faced.  I had actually never tried any of their eye shadows before.  I was debating between the Too Faced Chocolate Bar or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar palettes, the Natural Eyes, and the Lorac Pro 2.

After swatching and comparing, I settled on this.  Now, I think it used to be in a cardboard-type box, but now it is in a metal tin that has a magnetic snap.  And I think the box said that the colors are different than the original, too, but I already threw it away.  Not sure about that, but I love it!

I have used it everyday since I got it, and it has every color you would need for a natural (or even smoky and dramatic) look.  If you are trying to find a palette for travel, this is a great choice!  It has a great mix of matte and shimmer, highlighting and blending shades, as well as warm and cool tones, and they are SO pigmented.  It's great!  Also, something to note, I have very little fall out from these colors.  That's always a plus!

I did a complete look using this palette on Monday.  I even used the darkest shade for my liner and the "Nudie" shade for my brows.  I loved it and it was so quick and easy!

Here is a better look at the colors.

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And lastly, I got several new lip products.  Some, I'm not sure I'm crazy about so I'm saving them for later.  But here are some that I know I love:

I'll start with the top ones.

The one on the left is from Maybelline's ColorSensational line.

I picked this one up from a recommendation of TiffanyD on YouTube.  It's #235 Warm Me Up.  It is a beautiful pinky nude, but with enough color to not make you look washed out.  It's almost like "my lip color, but better."  So easy to throw on with any makeup look or outfit.  I'm not crazy about the smell of these lipsticks, and I don't own many just simply for that reason.  But once it's on my lips, I don't seem to notice it too much.  The "feel" of the product is great, though.

Next are two of the NYX Butter Lip Balms.  I love the Butter Glosses by NYX, and recently I received the reddish lip balm (Red Velvet) in my Ipsy Glam Bag.  I loved the feel of it, but it is pretty pigmented for a lip balm and I wanted something more neutral.  So I picked up Macaron at Ulta and it's just what I wanted.  It's a peachy color, soft but enough to give a nice sheen to the lips.  Easy to throw on and it feels great!  Highly recommend these lip balms!

And lastly, when I was in Sephora buying my goodies, the man said, "Hey, it's your birthday month!"  I had forgotten all about the birthday gifts they give out, and that made my day!  I received two Nars lip pencils.  I don't have any Nars products, but these are great to start my collection.

(Next on my wish list of Nars products is the Radiant Creamy Concealer.)

The one on the left is a Satin Lip Pencil in the color Rikugien (don't even ask me what the heck that says).  When I was swatching them, I realized it's very similar to Maybelline's Warm Me Up.  A neutral, pinky nude.

On the right is the Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella.  Even though I don't wear these colors, it's always great to have them for when you just need one.  So I'll keep it for those vampy, red days. :)

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And that's the end of my haul.  Like I said, I got a few other things that I'm on the fence about, but I'll update you soon as to how I like them!!!

And my wish list continues to grow... here are a few more things I want to pick up soon.

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer

Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette

Lorac Pro 2 palette

Sonia Kashuk Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Pinky Nude

Milani Power Lash mascara

Gucci Guilty perfume

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What's on your wish list???

polish change

I used to paint my toes sporadically.  But for the past year or so, I've been on a roll.  First thing on the "to do" list this morning was a polish change.  

I purchased this O.P.I. polish at Merle Norman a week or so ago.  They usually carry some colors from each new collection.  I am assuming this one is pretty new, since I've never seen it before and she had it displayed up front.  But who knows?  I just thought it was pretty.

It's called SENORITA ROSE-ALITA

I would describe it as a medium rose color... a mixture of pink, coral, and burgundy... with a gold sheen throughout.

I usually stay away from these types of colors with sheen or holographic textures, but this one was too pretty to pass up.  It's very subtle and the color is perfect for the transition from Summer to Fall.

 

(don't mind my cuticles... just painted this one finger so you could see up close.)

I'm thinking I'll be using this color a lot this season!

Hope you have a fantastic weekend!