Christmas Wishlist 2012

Hello world! After being M.I.A. for so long I thought I'd come back today and share my Christmas beauty wishlist with you. Although I personally don't like asking for specific gifts, I thought it would be fun to come up with a wishlist so let's get to it!

Dear Santa,

1.   Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One: $66-98

I was sold on this scent the moment I opened the sample I received. As implied by its name, this fragrance is a rose scented perfume. It has notes of Pink Grapefruit, Mandarin, Peach, Muguet, Bulgarian Rose, Peony, Geranium, Madonna Lily, Plum, Ambrette Seed, Vanilla, Amber, Musk, but if you ask me, all I pick up is a blend of roses. I think of it as a mature and sophisticated fragrance perfect to wear for a nice dinner out with that special some one.

2.    Sexy Little Things Noir Tease: $25

I received a deluxe sample of this body mist with my black friday haul from Victoria's Secret and instantly fell in love! Strangely enough I had never before smelled ANY Victoria's Secret body mists, fragrances, or body lotions, and honestly I don't know why. It is described as "a warm blend of black vanilla, frozen pear, and blooming gardenia." I can't really describe it in my own words, but I what I can say is that it is definitely a very flirtatious/sexy scent. This should come to no surprise coming from Victoria's Secret ;)


3.   Fresh Sugar Perfection Duo: $22.50

This too came into my radar through a sample from Sephora during my birthday month and I became hooked. I hate when lip balms claim to be tinted and turn out to just be clear so I was very pleased to find that this product actually lived up to its claims. That slight tint is just enough so my lips don't feel naked and what I love most is that once it wears off it leaves my lips feeling baby soft. Yes it's expensive but once in a while it's nice to pamper yourself, don't you think?


4.    Khroma Khloe's Kardazzle Face Palette: $13

As you can probably see for yourself, the colors offered by this palette aren't anything special or out of this world. We could all easily find very similar colored products from drugstore brands, but as the Kardashian fan that I am, I would love to test the quality of their newly released make up brand Khroma. As far as I know their products can be found at select Ulta's, CVS's, and Walgreen's in the US. I went to my nearest Ulta recently thinking there would be testers out so we could swatch them in store, but I was wrong. So I am yet to try these guys out, and very very eager too!


So there you have it, the best way to win me over is to send me samples LOL I'm just easily persuaded guys, I can't help it! I'd love to hear what made it onto YOUR list this year so please leave it in the comments :)


Wishing you an amazing holiday season,

Michelle <3

Wishlist: April 2012

You would think that after my amazing birthday gifts I would no longer want to purchase anything, yeah well, let’s face it, I’m a full time make up junkie/hoarder, and I simply can’t get enough ha-ha.

Here are some products that have been on my radar for a while, and mark my words; some of these WILL be mine, eventually.

1.       An Inglot palette. Holy smokes, I have been drooling for one of these babies for over a year. A year! Quite frankly I’m surprised I don’t own one already, but since I have waited so long to get one anyway, I ‘m just going to wait until IMATS LA to get one, a couple months more of waiting won’t hurt me I guess.

2.       Make Up Forever Smokey Lash. I have wanted to try this mascara for a long time as well, however I used to be a strong believer in the uselessness of high end mascaras. I mean if my falsies and my sexy curves work just fine, why try something that’s about 3 times the price? If you are looking for logic in this beauty blog, please be aware, you’ll find none. I simply want to try the mascara because I have read countless good reviews, and I am extremely curious to see if I will still prefer my drugstore mascaras over this one, if I still do prefer drugstore, curiosity will die and I won’t break bank every time I run out of mascara. However if I don’t, my husband will probably divorce me ha-ha.

3.       NYX Cream Blushes. I already own one of these, and I love the formula, the staying power and the pigmentation, however, I never wear it. I grabbed the NYX cream blush that I already own quite fast and without much thought, what was I thinking grabbing a hot pink color that I would never wear?? I have no idea. Now that I know I love the formula, I’m looking forward to owning a couple more colors. Yay.

4.       Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. I have a gut feeling that this won’t be much different than the Real Techniques buffing brush, which I already own and love, but my great infatuation over Real Techniques will probably win me over, and I will probably buy this brush as soon as it is back in stock at Ulta.com. Hopefully that will be sooner, rather than later. 

5.       AG The Oil. I got a sample of this amazingness, about a month ago, and it totally blew my socks off. No, really. As soon I put this product on my hair it made it so much smoother and shiny. The smell was pretty amazing too. What I also love about this is that I actually wouldn’t have to make my wallet cry to buy it, as it is pretty reasonably priced.

--Angie

Wishlist: February 2012

While browsing through beauty blogs the other day, I came across Amarixe's "Beauty Wishlist" post and just HAD to make a list of my own. Haha. So here it is guys, the list of beauty products that have been gnawing at my wallet, and just might make their way thru!

  1. Mac's Party Parrot Lip Stick $14.50
This lipstick is from Mac's Iris Apfel collection released only a few weeks ago. It is described as a "bright red-pink" and has a matte finish. Lately I've definitely been enjoying matte lips and with spring right around the corner, this lip stick would be perfect! This is a limited edition shade so I suggest getting your hands on one before it's too late, if you're interested of course.

2. Chanel's Blush Horizon De Chanel $58
This blush is part of their Spring 2012 Harmoine de Printemps collection. Again this is a limited edition product. It combines 5 different shades of pink and peach tones, with the Chanel logo imprinted in the powder. It just looks so elegant, who wouldn't like taking this out of their purse?!

3. Real Technique's Core Collection $18
I already have a few of the Real Technique brushes by Samantha Chapman and have been sooooo pleased with them. They don't shed what so ever, they're so soft, and they apply make up flawlessly. I bought their eye brushes set and unfortunately had to return them, not because of the quality or anything like that, simply because I did not find them to be essential. I already have enough eye shadow brushes in my collection, so just couldn't justify getting more. Their face brushes on the other hand I can no longer live without! Plan on getting them all eventually :)

4. Origins Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner $19.50
I haven't used a toner in a very, very long time. In case you haven't read in other posts, I have oily acne prone skin, so I'm constantly on the hunt for products that will help reduce oil in order to prevent breakouts. I have really sensitive skin and have had trouble with a lot of products so I want to try more natural products. I've heard a lot of good things about Origins, so who knows, I might give in to this toner soon.

Well, there you have it, my current wishlist. Maybe this means you'll be seeing a haul soon? Haha.


What's on your wishlist?

-Michelle