January 7, 2009

Birthday [Weekly] Splurge

OK blog buddies, here are my birthday (And New Year's) weekly splurges.
I hope the reviews inspire or inform. Happy Shopping!

Purchase number 1- This super cute mod neutral nail polish- Metro Chic!!!
I've been wanting to start a nail polish collection and I think this was a great first choice!
The color is a lavender-gray tone. It's subtle enough to wear in a corporate setting but the color is very original. I've gotten quite a few compliments on the color and the quick dry doesn't take me long to touch up.



I got this round ball mascara by Givenchy with HIGH hopes after reading great reviews. I also thought the round ball concept was inventive, but I'm sad to say I'm a little disappointed in the product. =/
It DOES do a great job of separating your lashes and you can apply it in a flash since you don't have to worry about poking you eye out with a long wand.
But it doesn't make your lashes fuller or longer. I was expecting a more dramatic effect especially with the price ($27).
I thought about returning it, but decided to keep for my lower lashes.
For full dramatic, FAUX Looking lashes- Stick to DiorShow or Dior BLACKOUT!



After purchasing the Givenchy mascara and not being totally satisfied, I realized I was in need of a good mascara. I didn't feel right spending another $25 on mascara after I had JUST purchased some the day before and I have so many other makeup products I need to update first...
Instead I settled on the travel size Too Faced Lash Injection.
Only $8! I couldn't be happier. I now have a good mascara to hold me over until I re-up on Dior, but it's also small enough to fit in my pocket!


I also got a free birthday gift from Sephora. The little things can make you so happy sometimes! lol
Bath/Shower Gel scented like a Vanilla Cupcake.
The bottle reads, "Happy Birthday Gorgeous!"
...Although I can't bring myself to use it since (drunken) Kennan & Joon said it smells like Cool Ranch Doritos. LMAO!