Wet N Wild ~ Sequins and Stardust ~ Holiday Collection

When the brand like Wet N Wild releases new LE collection you need to go and hunt it down. 

I actually stumbled on it by accident. I was shopping one day, unfortunate day when the some terrorist asshole set up a bomb in Chelsea NYC. Can you belive I was there that day!?!?!? I leave 45min before the bomb exploded. Thank God no one was badly hurt. 

Anyways the store, Harmon Face Values is located near the explosion site. 

As I said I went there just coz my friend wanted a nail polish and Michael's was downstairs. Than I saw the new WNW display, I took apic send it over to my IG and asked Queen of Budget Makeup, G. from nouveaucheap blog if that collection is new? Or I am super behind and its old. Anyways me being me I grabbed 4 nail polishes, one lip gloss, and all pigments. Unfortunately my display didn't have the highlight bar that everyone is obsessed with it.Lucky few weeks later my rite aid got the display and I picked all remaining products. So now I am proud owner of the whole collection , including highlight. 

* Pigments each comes with a protective cap , so in that case you wont make mess with it nor you will spill it, I like the idea a lot! They come in 4 shades. They do might look same but trust me each one it is different. 

~ Heart of Rose Gold (my personal favorite) - rose gold
~ Dom And Cherry On Top  - gold
~ Ride On my Copper - copper
~ Kung Fu Lightning ~ the lightest and in my opinion the less pigmanted shade.

* Lip glosses ~ I am not a fan of glosses but the design on the cap and the colors and well I am weak, so I have all 4 shades with me. I didn't wear them yet so can't really talk how the perform throughout the day . Starting from top:
~ The Loco-Potion - orange with lots of pink flecks
~ Boggie White Lights - this one is sheer white with lilac shift
~ Moxie Brown ~ coppery-gold
~ Ring My Bellbottoms ~ yellowish gold with shimmer

* Nail Polishes ~ As a nail polish junkie I had to have them all. Thank god the price is low on these ($1.99) Overall Mega last series is my favorite coz the polishes last really long time. They come with wide brush and over all they are one of the best and long lasting in the drugstore. I admit I didn't buy wet n wild polishes in long time. There were countless displays but not in my area. I will definetly post swatches in the separate post soon :) I think my Rite Aid have few more in stock so I might pick few for giveaway :)
starting from top we have:
~ Studio Glitter and Gold~ I love gold polishes :) this one  will look stunning on
~ Ninja Lovelace ~ omg this one is stunning! Dark very dark golden brown with gold flecks.
~ I dream of Jean Genie ~ pretty jeans color with gold flecks, its really pretty!
~  R-U-Free 2 Dance ~ its sheer and works mostly as a topper :)

* Gold Bar Highlight "Holy Gold Head" ~ this baby sold out fast. No wonder why,  It is freaking gorgeous! The design the color, oh my :) It say it comes with a mirror  (hence the reason that packaging is so chunky) but my mirror won't come out and since I don't want to ruin my precious baby I leave t be. This is a star of the collection and everyone wants piece of it. Each display old only two of these babies. Only two!!! So if you want to score one you need to hunt it down and do it fast! The highlight is gold with peachy star on top. I swatched a bt and formula is really nice! I don't own other highlights (summer ones) but I love this. Swatches beautifully, there is not shimmer just pure gold reflection, peachy gold if you swatch with the star :)

* Eye Lashes ~ two sets and both gorgeous! I dont think I will wear them but I happy to have them. :)

DURA CHI Hand shot Dryer by CHI ~ Review.

I think God loves me and He listen to my prayers LOL. I think I mention this before but I do it again. I was in need of new blow dryer. Was, because now I have one. and I am obsessed. Yeah whenever I like something I always say I am obsessed and that's true I am :) Sorry I might blab a bit LOL. I was sick for a past few days.Now I feel a bit better so I am in need of talking/writting. The DURA CHI Hand shot dryer is not like your typical one. Just take a look at it :)

 I admit first when I got it I was kinda confused on how to use it. I googled video to see how people use it, Guys it so easy. Like I knew you had to hold it that way but I was afraid I might burn my hand or something.
Now let me bring you closer and tall you more about this awesome dryer.

* Handle free design ~ promotes a more balanced and efficient drying angle and allows wrist sits in more comfortable position.
* Touch sensitive screen ~ easily controls temperature and speed level.
* Ceramic Heater ~ maintains consistent heat with ceramic technology.
* Soft touch grip ~ non slippery grip offers control during use.
* hands free drying stand ~ unique design dryer stand enabled dryer to stand alone on a flat surface for hands free drying capabilities.

I got this dryer few weeks ago and I used it few times since then. I really like it. First off it dries fast. My hair,my daughter even my dog! Let me not compare to my old very old dryer that was need of changing. I do like the modern design of this dryer. I was a bit confused a the beginning, but once you figure how to use it you get the handle of the design. Now one of the key features was the "handle" design. It supposed to allow wrist sits in more comfortable position. Well, my wrist are getting used it slowly. So far my hands sill hurts from holding it, but once I get a hang of it this wont be a problem anymore. The air come out through the grip. So on my old dryer that grip would heat up and it could burn me. This dryer grip have a some sort of protection against the heat. Since you hold it while you drying you won't get burn. I will admit that it is comfortable and soft. I found it easier for me to dry my daughter hair then my. But well I just have to practise more right?. Another cool feature is the touch screen. It allows to control the speed and temperature. Super easy to use. Just slide your finger on the temperature and the desire heat. And to lock it in place press power button. That way when you dry your hair the temperature or heat won't change. Once you press and hold power button it will turn on/off dryer.

Dura Chi comes with two attachments. They are easy to put on and to take off. I used only one of it. On the other one time will come. LOL.
What else I like abut this dryer is how lightweight it is. Its smaller then regular dryers coz it dont have the handle. But it also lightweight and I say travel friendly.

If you guys looking for new and modern design blow dryer check Dura Chi out. I really been enjoying it and I am super happy to have it in my hair routine.

you can purchase it at Loxa Beauty and Farouk .
Price $144.99

September Favorites ~ It Cosmetics, Pur Cosmetics, Tah Tah Makeup, Maybelline, Cover Girl, MBA Cosmetics, Freedom and Lovely

Gosh another month has passed. Halloween and Thanksgiving are around the corner and don't even let me start on Christmas. Time to start CHristmas shopping. 

September for me was a really busy month. I been working sundays and overtime. So due to many hours of work and me being tired at the end of the day I  put on minimal makeup. Most was mascara, foundation, bronzer, highlighter and lipstick... My favorites are most of the products I used the most in that month. So let just start with it.

Was using two foundations:

IT Cosmetics CC+ and PUR Cosmetics Hydra Fluid.  CC+ have a medium coverage, Hydara Fluid have a light coverage. I use either IT Cosmetics by itself or mixed with Hydra Fluid. Yes I mix them :) At the beginning I didn't like PUR foundation. There was noncoverage and it made me look shiny after few hours. I had to use a mattifying primer then powder foundation on top to make it work,They only pro was that it was hydrating. But I found that it work good with IT CC+.  I add a bit of PUR an mix , then apply with beauty blender. I set it all with mattifying powder :)

For bronzing /contouring I was using a lot My Beauty Addicts HydraSunRays bronzer. I dont see the name though. Its a matte warm tone bronzer. It is great to warm up my face. Not so much for contouring though , well for me I like t use a cooler toned bronzers for that. But it does give a nice sun kissed look.It contains skin loving ingredients like green tea, vitamin A, C, D and B5. It is packaged in sleek black packaging. Comes with the mirror inside but no brush. Which is fine by me because I like to use my own brushes. The bronzer is lightweight, can be built up, and it suits all skin tones. The texture s silky and buttery. Applies nicely and not patchy. Thumbs up ! definitely worth checking out, click here for more info .

The blush I been using is one by Tah Tah Makeup in Allure. I recieved a while back nice package from Tah Tah Makeup, they are Charlotte, NC based company. It shows up as very light peachy pink shade.  I would say it is more of a satin finish. Give beautiful flush and wear all day. Applies nicely and feels silky soft. Tah Tah have a large selection of blushes and more. Defietly check them out.Click here to see more colors. 

My favorite highlighter in past month were golds :) One from Polish Brand Lovely and one from MBA Cosmetics. 
When I swatched I notice they look same. SO no wonder I been liking them a lot. Both are gorgeous golds and give beautiful glow. MBA Cosmetics GOlden Lights is compared to Mary Lou by The Balm. I am pretty sure that GOLD by Lovely will be a nice and affordable dupe as well. :) Both come in round packaging with twist up lid.

Now lets move on to eyes. Two mascaras I been enjoying are Cover Girl Super Sizer and Maybelline  Lash Sensational.  Both gives me a nice length and volume. My lashes really look good. Maybelline one I purchased coz of my friend.She was getting one fr herself and since there was a promo buy one get 2nd 50% off I said why not. I opened next day and been using ever since. Cover Girl was one of the prizes in a giveaway I won a while back. I like it but I dont want to use it much coz my erson is waterproof and hate hate taking it off. Take too much time. Definitely will be getting regular version soon :)

My go to eyeshadow was Tah Tah Makeup in shade Pin Up. I actually was using one more but I forgot where I put so I will show you guys later. Pin Up is a pretty coppery shade. Soft texture and nicely pigmanted. Looks gorgeous on the eye, 

Even by itself ,blends nice and it does look stunning. I will be getting more shades for sure coz I realy like them. Just let me wait for some promo :) check more here.

For my brows I been using Freedom Makeup brow pomade and gosh  love it! I did mention it before in my brow routine post so you can read more here.

 for the lips I went nude ts month and well bold too LOL. But let me show you the lippie I been using a lot last month. It is by Julie Hewett and it is in the shade Edie. First off Edie, love the name and it brings out Desperate Housewives to my mind.its a pretty pinky nude shade that goes well with anything.  It have a satin matte finish and wear nicely throughout the day. Check more in here.

My hair favorite is DAFNI straightening brush, which helped me get ready fast in the mornings. for my review check here.

Also I have t say I love The Crazy Merman Brush soap! omg it cleans my brushes really fast and they are super clean. This soap is hand made, cruelty free and vegan. The fusion of coconut and olive  oil removes makeup from synthetic brushes, leaving them soft and clean. They offer 4 scents to choose from. I have my in Lavender Basil and you guys it smells amazing. Its super easy to use :) Make sure to follow me on my IG I will do a demo soon on it :) So far the best makeup brush cleaner :)
You can get the soaps form here.

So that is for my favorites. What did you like in a past month?

swatches:
from top: Tah Tah Blush Allure, My Beauty Addicts Bronzer, Highlighters Lovely and MBA, Tah Tah eyeshadow Pin Up, Lipstick Edie .

Too Faced Christmas in New York ~ Grande Hotel Cafe ~ Holiday Makeup Set

Christmas is right around the corner and most of the companies released all they holiday makeup sets. I am super excited for Too Faced of course and this year I plan to but them all. 

I went to Sephora last week and well holiday sets were not out on the display yet but a lovely salesperson told the have a bunch of them downstairs and she can get me whatever I want. I asked for Too Faced and then $49 later cute holiday cafe house was mine. Whats Christmas without Too Faced?

This year theme is Christmas in New York. And Christmas in New york is amazing. I live in NYC for almost 10 years now and I love Christmas time. There is no better place than NYC when it comes for Xmas vacation. 

Now let's get back to the set now. 

Like always Too Faced packaging and cute design is on point. Two tones pink hotel with teal rooftop and dark sky with gold stars and moon. In the middle there is teal wreath with gold ornaments, pink bow and gold bells. :) On the other side Teal christmas tree with gold ornaments. Once you remove top both doors swings open and you can see a cafe inside along with three palettes and sample size of best selling Better Than Sex Mascara. Cafe itself looks so nice and you just want to have a holiday latte in there, sit down and enjoy yourself. Everythings is kept in similar tones like pink, teal and gold. The floors are checkerboard style. On one side we have a couple sitting and drinking  lattes In the middle bar with some cakes, drinks and look at the doggie sitting on the stool :) I am pretty sure that is Clover Jerrod's dog :) *somehow I don;t have an open door palette pic, I swear I took it LOL. anyways if you follow me on Ig you will see it there for sure :)

Now lets move on to the palettes. There are three in total. Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread Latte and Peppermint Latte. and OMG just look how gorgeous they are! and they do smell like eggnog, gingerbread and peppermint! say what?!?1 crazy right? I just want to bit into them LOL! Each palette can be given as individual gift too :) 

Eggnog Latte ~ teal cardboard with pink ornaments and gold detailing. Inside there is 6 eyeshadows ( 2 matte and 4 shimmer and a blush) OMG it smells amazing! 

Gingerbread Cookie ~ brown cardboard with cute gingerbread men, gingerbread star and christmas tree cookies and gold star detailing ( sam on all 3 palettes ). Inside we have 6 eyeshadows ( 3 matte and 3 shimmers and bronzers )Again it smells so yummy! 

Peppermint Mocha ~ pink cardboard packaging with white and pink candy cane and peppermint cookies. Again we have same detailing that goes on every palette. Inside again 6 eyeshadow ( 2 matte and 4 shimmers ) and a blush. Smells so good you guys I really want to run to Starbucks and grab a latte.

what do you think? Do you like it? Will you buy it?

Crystal Pepsi...ummmm say what?

Did you know over 23 yrs ago there was Crystal Pepsi? Heck I didn't. I only found out recently when it made its comeback. Its like 90s all over again. Did you notice how many things popular in 90s making its comeback? Ummm Pokemons, Full House, brown lips and grunge makeup. Hello 90s oh how much I missed ya!
So yeah Crystal Pepsi... Telling you it is so weird to see a white , no sorry crystal liquid in Pepsi bottle. I used to be a big soda drinker, now I want to slow it down coz lets be honest it is not good for you! The only soda I am allow right now is Ginger Ale. :) But I am trying to quit it.
Now what made me wanna buy Crystal Pepsi? I guess I just wanted to see how it tastes :) It supposed to taste like regular Pepsi. Did it ? Kinda but I prefer regular Pepsi. It taste a bit sweeter than Pepsi and I don't now how or from where i got a cinnamon taste. LIKE WTF Monica!?! . I dunno I'm not good at describing how it taste LOL You need to Try it yourself :)
I actually might get another one soon too see if there was that damn cinnamon. where the hell did i came up with that anyways, did I eat anything with cinnamon lol dont remember .  wanna read more check here.

Angel Shave Box ~ Shaving subscription for Ladies

*pr sample*

I like subscription boxes, how about you? Now let me tell you of this awesome box I recently discovered. Where you ask? Instagram of course. Instagram is amazing platform to discover new brands and meet amazing people.

Angel Shave Club is one of the brands. They are a subscription box for ladies razors. They are the first online boutique subscription shave club design for women. They razors they offer a high quality. When you sign up you get to choose:
* razor color (pink or blueish-grey)
* Blades option (3 or 6 blades in box of 8)

The box I got its cute and pink ;) I'm such a girly girl so everytime I see pink I get so excited. My box contained:
* two razors
* box of 8 blades
* Shave souffle
Not bad huh?

The razor is amazing. Just be very careful blades are really sharp. Me being clumsy and all I cut myself really bad and till now I have a small scar.But yeah I have to be careful with that. The razor itself is really comfortable. Gives a close shave, Goes on smooth, easy and fast.
Now I did get the razor bumps almost everytime I shave, too be honest I don't know if it have to do with a razor or the shaving gel. I run out of my favorite Completely Bare Gel so I found CVS brand shave gel in my cabinet. I did try the souffle as well. It is really hard in consistency but once you rub it in , it will foams up. Its not bad I did like it.It does smells sgood tho.

Overall I am pleased with this box I think it better then any drugstore razors and affordable as well.
As I mention before you can choose from :
* Little Lady comes with 3 blades razor
* The Angel comes with 6 blade razor ( This is the one I have)
Each comes with a handle (color you choose) and box of 8 blades to refill, all for just $9 a month.
You pay for two months in advance and you select how often you want the box to be ship to you.
FYI shipping is free!

Check Angel Shave Club here and sign up today. 

Halloween Inspired ~ Gothic OOTD at Michael's Halloween display

You simply can't go into Michael's see a Halloween display and not take pictures, you simply con't!

For you who don't know Michael's is a popular craft store in USA. They sell everything you need for arts and crafts and seasonal decor as well. SO when I saw a Halloween display I had to take a few pics. :) I am obsessed with Michael's , I got so overwhelmed with the halloween decor that I forgot to pick up few background for mt pictures. Oh well next time I guess. For now enjoy my Halloween / Gothic Inspired Pictures :) Thank God I was dressed for that :) All my OOTD is from H&M: Top, skirt, purse, shoes and accessories :) 

🌙 Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. 🌙 Edgar Allan Poe 🌙

With Familiar Brown Jenkins :) Sorry way too much "Salem" :)

Hair Care New In ~ Madam CJ Walker and Dafni Hair

Well hello there after my long break. Sorry, due to upcoming Jewish holidays we had to work overtime and Sundays. So with only Saturday off I really didn't have time to blog. 

But now I am back so get ready for some new posts!

Let's start with some new hair care products I got recently. 

 Madam CJ Walker Blow Out Creme ~ As you follow and read my blog you know I been really enjoying Madam CJ Walker products. New addition to my small but growing collection is their blow out creme. First thing I love that the packaging is pink, so cute! This heat protective creme is simply great. If you use a hoot tools such as hair dryer and flat iron or even iron brush the Brassica Seed and Shea Oils Silkening Collection is what you need, The products are formulated for silky, soft finish. Each featuring a tempting blend of spun sugar and red velvet creme. Brassica Seed is a natural alternative to silicone, provides smoothness and luster without weighing down the hair or creating buildubs. Did you know that brassica seed oil is also known as a broccoli?  Shea Oil hydrates ad deeply conditions hair without leaving it looking and feeling greasy. It provides a great heat protection.

I apply this cream right before I reach for my blow dryer. The consistency is rather runny. Thought it would be like a actual creme. Anyways when open try to hold the cap upwards so you won't spill it. I massage it into my hair and then blow dry. You use as much as you want, all depends on the hair length. I use a lot LOL I really need to cut my hair soon. After blow drying my hair are soft and there is not frizz. I hate frizz... Easy to brush and easy to style :) What more can we ask for? I also love the scent of it . yuummmy and sugary :) Wish could stay a bit longer in my hair tho. Other then that I really like this creme . For someone who uses hot tools on daily basis check this line by Madam CJ Walker :) They are available a Sephora :) Price $26 (6oz),

I am so excited to talk about this product it is DAFNI Hair Straightening  Ceramic  Brush. This is the brush that will straighten your hair fast and easy! I am so impressed with it and been using it a quite a lot. Perfect BFF in the morning. I can only be use on a dry and combed/brushes hair. So after I finished blow drying I brushed my hair with regular brush, plug this  baby in and wait for it to heat up. When you plug the button in the middle lights up red, then flashes. Once its steady green you good to go.

The best way to brush is to :
* first separate hair, like with straightening iron, start with small section  at the time.
* Second place brush under the hair and hold it tight and make sure all the hair is in the brush
* third  brush slowly in pulling motion.

Try to keep brush a bit longer on the ends to make them straight.
Dafni makes hair straight, but if you want you hair to be more straight use flat iron on top of it. Most of the time I use my CHI flat iron, first and then in following days especially in the morning I go over with Dafni brush and I am ready to go. This brush really straight hair fast and easy. 1,2,3 and I'm ready to go. Hair look beautiful, sleek and shiny. The unique 3D ceramic surface design allows straighten air in minutes simply by brushing it. Heats up to 365F, which is a safer and healthier temperature. Another great thing about this brush is that it can be use close to the scalp, without burning your skin. Tell me how many times did you burn you skin because you wanted to reach hair close to your scalp? Many right?
I really love this product. I did a demo on my IG when I got it. If you want to see all new products and all demos follow me on my IG. I always post something on my IG storie :)

So yeah if you have curly, wavy, frizzy hair try Dafni brush:) I know it might be on a pricier side but it is totally worth it .Also wait fo r deals! I am pretty sure there are codes that can help you save money :)

You can get it from Dermstore.
Price $199