Like Velvet

I love these Nars Velvet lip pencils. I picked a few up to play around with, and after a few days of wearing them I can say I'm a huge fan. It's crazy how smooth they make my lips feel. The color lasts a decent amount of time. I can eat and my lips are still stained so that's a plus. These are my three favorites right now.

P.S. I've gotten 2 compliments on the street while wearing Dragon Girl. I guess that color is a winner!

Beauty Products I can't live without

I'm a product junkie. You put it in some glossy mag, or post it on one of my favorite blogs and I just have to try it. Although, typically I fall out of lust rather quickly with whatever said item is. But there are my tried and true items, the ones I just always go back to. These are my lucky 7 all time favs.

1. Nars Kabuki Brush - This one is no longer in production. I've had mine for more years than I'd like to admit but it's the absolute best for contouring blush or bronzer. They make a very similar one that you can buy here

2. Rosebud Salve - THE BEST lip balm. I keep one in my bag daily, there is also another in my nightstand drawer. Can't live without it.

3. Skin Milk Body Wash - Light and refreshingly scented. This body wash is so gentle on my sensitive skin. It's really great for anyone with a skin condition such as eczema.

4. Bio Silk Silk Therapy - I've been using this stuff for years. If I ever forget to apply, or run out, I notice a big difference in the texture of my locks.

5. L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara - This mascara has been in my arsenal for a good 8 or 9 years now. I may have originally purchased it at the time because Sephora isn't exactly on the average college girls budget. But even as my budget grew, and I've tried virtually every hot item mascara out there,  no matter what, within a week I'm back to this one. It's just THAT good.

6. Cococare Coconut Oil - This one I've recently discovered and am so addicted. I put it on before bed and I wake up so smooth. Its great for dry winter skin.

7. Pro Tools Curling wand - There are so many curling wands out there, but I purchased this one as beginner level but after years of using it (I even used it to style my hair for my wedding) I have no intention of upgrading. It's leaves me with the most perfect bouncy curls that last for at least 2 days. And you really can't beat the price!

I Heart Freebies!

Just took a stroll over to Sephora to get the "Only Gold For Me" nail color by OPI- exclusive for Sephora (will post pics later on this crazy glitter nail color) and I had no idea I had 500 points on my Sephora VIB card! Which meant I was entitled to a super cool freebie!! It also meant that I was spending entirely too much $$ on make up but whatever! This is what I got:

Photo Credit: Photoshop app for iPhone, then Shake it App for iPhone

Too Faced fuzzy leopard mini makeup case inside it was packed with a Glamour to Go eyeshadow, lip gloss and blush compact, a mini mascara and an eye shadow primer. Love all my new fun stuff! Thank you Sephora!! and Thank you wallet for spending so much money that gives me all these points!!!

Tom Ford can kiss me any day!!

Of course I'll have to be puckering up in one of this 12 new private blend lip colors. Each color is formulated with luxurious exotic ingredients like soja seed extract, Brazilian murumuru butter and chamomilla flower oil, for a super creamy texture! They come in a super glam white and gold cases too!

They are available today at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman