New!! ~Black Radiance Eye Appeal Shadow Collection, Bronzers and Eye Shadow Quads...~

Hey Everybody!

I was excited to finally see my WalMart update the Black Radiance section with the new product I had been seeing online. I got a couple of things, then took back some stuff and now this is my final haul. Check it out!

I got two of the bronzers: Blackberry and Rum Spice. ( below)

Blackberry is a deep lavender purple with gold in it. I have no idea how to use it. lol!

Rum Spice is a pretty soft golden brown.

I was surprised that texture of both of them is very soft. Black Radiance and Markwins must have redone the formula because the bronzers didn't feel like that before.

I got two eye shadow sets. Desert Clay Quad and Eye Appeal in Urban Jungle. My WM had all the Eye Appeal 8 pans but the other two looked dupeable. Only Urban Jungle gave me any kind of "freshness" and plus I don't own alot of green shadow.

Black Radiance Eye Shadow Quad in  Desert Clay...couple of shimmery neutrals....

Here are the swatches of Desert Clay. Initially, I didn't swatch Urban Jungle because swatches of it are all over the 'net. Now, I wish I had swatched it, just for you guys!! I will update the swatches Urban Jungle within the next day...so hold tight!:)

So what do you think? Do you plan on grabbing any of the new Black Radiance products??

~Review~ Four Days of Revlon Lip Butter!!!.....

I know, I know...there a zillion reviews on these Revlon Lip Butters. However, I still needed to express my take on them. Why? Well...

1) Its taken me 4 months to get the colors I like because I'm indecisive.

2) The colors I wanted...sold out all the time.

3) The colors I wanted...never on sale...and I wanted to get them at CVS because I wanted my ECBs and Beauty Bucks

4) I could name other reasons but all these are starting to sound like excuses! lol!

Since November 2011, I've collected six colors: ( from the left) Creme Brulee,Gumdrop, Tutti Frutti, Cherry Tart, Sweet Tart, Raspberry Pie ( not shown).

So, for four days I wore four of the colors...You can check out me wearing Raspberry Pie in a previous post HERE.:)

I skipped Gumdrop...because I don't like it. The color is horrible on me. I can wear lavender shades of lippies but not the  SHEER shades of lavender. My lips looked dead with Gumdrop on.:/

Day One- Sweet Tart. Gorgeous bright sheer pink because just right amount of color. Sweet Tart is my favorite shade on all the ones I own!

Day Two- Tutti Frutti....sheer wash of orange...a bit coral-ly. Love this one too!

Day Three-Creme Brulee ( worn with a NK Brown lipliner). I was just floored at this perfect nude color.

Day Four-Cherry Tart. I thought Cherry Tart would be more of a true red but it has a bit of pink in it. Great for a red lipstick shy kinda girl.


Overall:

The hype is all its cracked up to be!!! These Lip Butters are one the best drugstore products on the market. Revlon NAILED it with this one. The texture is creamy,smooth and not greasy like you would think a butter or balm would be.The color payoff is just amazing. I would have never though they would be as pigmented at they are. I plan on picking up two more colors then I'm through!

~Rural Glamour~ Laura Mercier Belle Nouveau Collection + Swatches.....

Hey Everyone!!!

I'm excited to share pictures and swatches of Laura Mercier LE Belle Nouveau Collection. Check out how Ms. Mercier created the collection:

Inspired by Laura’s background as a painter and her love for the Art Nouveau era’s innovative spirit, this line invites you to escape to a dream world of unbelievably beautiful color.  The collection focuses on soft but daring colors that are playful, yet romantic.

Crème Lip Print: Nude Beige, Nude Coral, Nude Pink- Limited Edition (3)

Laura Mercier introduces three limited-edition Crème Lip Print colours for Spring.

The sophisticated, luxurious texture provides smooth colour and applies evenly onto lips. 

Sheer Crème Eye Colour: Mauve Pastel, Grey Pastel, Aqua Pastel- Limited Edition (3)

Laura Mercier introduces three limited-edition Sheer Crème Eye Colours for Spring. The crèmes provide a sheer pop of colour in an easy-to-use container.

Lip Glace: Camellia, Orange Tulip, Lotus Blossom- Limited Edition (3)

Laura Mercier introduces three new limited-edition Lip Glacés for summer. The high-shine, perfectly pigmented lip glosses provide rich, long-lasting colour and a brilliant shine that creates the appearance of fuller lips.

Nail Lacquer: Lavender Cloud- Limited Edition (1) 
Laura Mercier introduces a limited edition Nail Lacquer in Lavendar Cloud. The soft lavender shade is long-lasting, fast-drying and provides chip-resistant colour and intense shine.

Sheer Crème Colour: Copper Glow Veil- Limited Edition (1) 
Laura Mercier’s new Copper Glow Veil Sheer Crème Colour provides a soft veil of colour for a “bonne mine” (healthy glow) effect. The ultra-sheer, blendable formula provides a healthy glow to skin for 8 hours. 

Body Bronzing Makeup- Limited Edition (1)

Laura Mercier introduces the perfect product to help you achieve a golden glow without actually having to be out in the sun. Laura Mercier Body Bronzing Makeup instantly provides the look of, radiant, bronzed skin without a long-term commitment or harmful UV exposure.

Caviar Eye Stick Colour: Turquoise- Limited Edition (1) The new, limited edition Turquoise Caviar Eye Stick Colour provides endless options for a flawless smoky eye with rich colour payoff.

Long Lash Mascara: Bleu- Limited Edition (1)

This is Laura Mercier’s very first venture into the coloured mascara category, and it is exciting, fun, and perfect for summer.  Laura Mercier Long Lash Mascara extends and precisely separates the thinnest, shortest, hard-to-reach lashes by expertly scooping up and lengthening each lash while delivering the right amount of product.

I got the chance to try the nail lacquer in Lavender Cloud and the Lip Glace in Lotus Blossom.....

The lip glace in  Lotus Blossom is a pinky-lavender shade. I'm wearing two coats on my lips, because one coat is really sheer. It would be a great lip gloss on top of a lipstick. Lotus Blossom also has great longevity.

Lotus Blossom without lipstick or liner.....

In this picture, I'm wearing two coats of Lavender Cloud polish. Two coats was opaque but one coat was sheer. I expected something great out of this polish, because its Laura Mercier, but it really seems like any other light lavender shade of polish out there. A dupeable shade would be Essie Lilacism.

I received a free product (or products) for review purposes. I did not receive any form of compensation from the company. All opinions are my own and not influenced in anyway. My reviews are my personal and honest opinions

~Rural Style~ How to Prep For Spring's Busy Event Season!!!!

Thanks to Walgreens for underwriting this post. I was paid as a member of the Clever Girls Collective, but the content is all mine. Visit http://www.discoverbeautywithin.com/.

Spring is more than just allergies and thunderstorms. It is also the season of special events: proms, weddings, cotillions, etc. As much as money we will spend on a hot dress and some great shoes, everything else such as makeup and beauty should be budget friendly as possible! Here are my tips on budget beauty for event season:


1) Visit your local Walgreens to pick up a great smoky eye quad or a fresh red lipstick from for that special night right in the beauty section. So many brands have smoky eye kits and different shades of red so finding the perfect color is so easy. I love the selection that Wet N’ Wild and Milani has for special event makeup.


2) Prep your body by buying a shaver and luminous body lotion so that you will slip so easily in that beautiful gown on your special day. I recently fell back in love with Vaseline Intensive Lotion. It feels amazing on my skin once again!


3) Don’t forget your “clutch kit” : lip balm, hand sanitizer, travel lotion, and tissues. Put mini sizes of all these products in your evening handbag or clutch. Most these items are available in the travel product section of the store.


4) Are you doing your own manicure or pedicure? Everything you need from bouncy brights to nice neutrals in nail polish are available at Walgreens. I just picked up a sweet coral shade by Essie last week! You can also pick up nail files, clippers and pumice stones  for complete nail and foot care.


5) If you are natural hair girl like me, Walgreens has extended their brands for our hair from Shea Moisture to Curls Unlimited and several others with great deals each week. I’m dying to try some of the new brands I’ve seen recently.


6) For those sky high heels, Dr. Scholls inserts and bottom of the shoe grips to make sure you can stay in those shoes all night!

I hope that my tips will help you be gorgeous for whatever event you are attending this spring. Have fun!!

~ 2012 Tax Day Freebies and Deals ( Updated 4/15/2012)!!~

Welp, I done my taxes in February but I love a good freebie!!

I will also update this list as the emails and other info come in for the week.

Arby’s
Visit the Arby’s Facebook page from April 13 to 17 to print a free Value Curly Fries coupon for use on Tax Day and to enter their Tax Relief Sweepstakes.

Bruegger’s
Bruegger’s is selling its Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 (1040 — get it?) from April 13 to 17. Visit their Facebook page to print the coupon.

Cinnabon 
Receive two free Cinnabon Bites from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 17.

Hooters
Glom onto 20 boneless wings for just $9.99 on April 17 at participating Hooters locations.

Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream & Treatery 
Participating locations are providing a free scoop of new yogurt flavors from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 17.

Marble Slab Creamery
From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 17, participating Marble Slab locations across the country are offering a free scoop of frozen yogurt.

O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub
Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 17, the Illinois eatery is offering a refund on your meal equal to the amount of tax you would pay for your meal.

Panda Express 
Visit Panda Express on Facebook beginning April 11 and print a coupon for a free single serving of Shanghai Angus Steak.

P.F. Chang’s
Once again, the Chinese-bistro chain is rewarding tax-tired guests with a 15-percent discount on April 17.

Seattle’s Best Coffee
Who wouldn’t enjoy this Tax Day “perk” (wink wink)? Get a free sample of their “Levels” Coffee delivered to your mailbox by visiting the Seattle’s Best Coffee Facebook page. Just like your tax forms, the deadline is midnight on April 17.

Sonic
The popular drive-in chain is cutting prices in half on drinks and slushes throughout Tax Day.

Office Depot  
Ditch all those old records on free-shredding day, courtesy of Office Depot. The deal, running through April 16, includes up to five pounds of paper and 25 single-sided, black and/white copies.

Wholly Guacamole

$1.50 off any Wholly Guacamole product. Go their Facebook to print the coupon!

(from MrFreeSource.com) 

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