BeneFit+ Fashion's Night Out 09/10/09....

Join Benefit for NYC’s most exclusive backstage beauty event… Fashion’s Night Out at Sephora Times Square!

Benefit co-founders Jean & Jane Ford will be ruling the makeup catwalk and unveiling tips and tricks to turn your look from everyday to the runway, along with prizes, music and much more.

****I won't be there but please if you get a chance and are in NY for NYFW...GO!!!! And let me know how it was!!***

Jamie

N.O.T.D. Essie Island Hopping...

I grabbed Essie Island Hopping as part of BOGO Free Essie I got two weeks ago at Trade Secret. This pic does no justice... Its GORGEOUS!!!! It look like a muted purple/pink/mauve in the bottle but is really the perfect fall lavender....ahhhh!!!

GO GET IT!!! You'll love it!!

Jamie

Homemade Glamour: Morning Buzz Body Scrub...

I always see these articles in beauty magazine about at home beauty treatments "Right out of your kitchen!"...So I thought I would try "Right out of your kitchen!!" Morning Buzz Body Scrub I found this recipe in Publix's Greenwise Magazine...

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 tablespoons of honey

1 tablespoon grape seed oil( I used olive oil)

1 egg white

1/4 cup freshly ground coffee

2 tablespoons of wheat germ

mix it together, makes two treatments...

Consensus:

I made the scrub the night before. It was freezing cold but the scrubbing grains of coffee made a delightful treat. I loved it!! I making another batch tonight for in the morning. I didn't have the after smell of coffee on my skin like I thought I would either. I was able to put on what ever lotion I wanted. My skin felt amazing too. But the downfall is...a messy shower/tub. Get ready to clean like a housekeeper. It creates a mess.

Jamie

Review: Revlon Runway Collection Nails...

Happy Labor Day!!!

Today, I'm reviewing Revlon Runway Collection Nails...... I wore a set for 5 days. Here's the scoop!

Pros:

-Great for going out or for a special occasion like a wedding....

Like if you are the boho bridesmaid in a high maintenance bride-zilla wedding. Bride-zilla demands all the bridemaids wear french mani tips and toes and you don't or can't spill another $50-$60 on her wild, over the top wedding. Grab a box of Runway Nails, apply and take them off later that night.

-They last at least 5 days. The box says 7-10 days and I believe them, but I wanted to take mine off so I could play with a nail design I had in mind. I washed my hair twice, washed dishes twice a day, and didn't lose one nail.

-Runway Nails look like high maintenance acrylics...Ive worn acrylics tip on and off since 1993. At my peak, I was in the nail spot once a week for a nail design or fill in or new set because I was young with no children and way too much money to spend. These will definitely satisfy that craving but only for 7-10 days....

-My real nails were in great condition when I took them off.

Cons:

-I forgot that nail glue makes me itch. Ugh....

-The sizing of the nails are weird. I suggest ignoring that "numbers" system and fit them according to your nail size you feel comfortable with.

-The box suggests to put glue on the back of the nail and on the nail...FAIL. Don't do it. It's too much glue. Choose one or the other.

-The removal process is rough!! I soaked, and soaked and soaked my nail in acetone remover. They DISSOLVE and not PEEL off like the old press ons. It took me an hour to get them off and I still have a bit left on my right index finger nail.

Overall...I will wear the other sets I have. I like them. It was a great change up!!! But, I love my own nails more.:)

Jamie

A $2.50 Beauty and Hair Haul...

I think I've told ya'll several times about this little salvage grocery store called Green's in my hometown. The treasures I find there are insane. Lately, as far as beauty stuff, they have been slack. Probably because the people in this town don't know the jewel of "product-dom" they are...

Today, I went in looking for those cone coffee filters. I lucked up a couple months ago and got 100 pack for $2.00. lol!

I found a Goodie Hair Wrap( I have this in black)

Masterpiece of Essie with Essie Top Coat,Bordeaux, and Fishnet Stockings

Two Wet N' Wild 650c and 661b
Now, I own, already, Fishnet Stockings and think I own Bordeaux(*update 9/9/09-i dont' own bordeaux already! yes! Score!) but I don't have an Essie Top Coat.I use Seche Vite, but I'm running out!!!! Fishnet Stockings is the one that has the sticky polish on the outside, but I was able to open it and it was not sticky at all...surprised!
I've been noticing in the last couple of MAC collections bright colored eyeliners, so I grabbed these two WnW ones to play with. See if I can dupe some looks:).

Have a great weekend!!!

Jamie