My Last Minute Bumble-Bee Costume

T-dress: H&M ($13)
Ribbons: $4/yd (G Fabrics)
Hem tape: $3 (G Fabrics)
Thigh-high stockings (on my legs and on the wings): Ebay, don't remember the price (years ago)
Clothes hangers: FREE! I got them from my dry cleaner's and just recycled them.
Earrings: Ebay (don't remember price)

DIY wings instructions thanks to Threadbanger!

Maybelline Colorsensational High Shine Lipgloss

 

 


I got number 40, Captivating Coral. First thing I noticed is that it smells pretty pleasant and fruity, very citrusy--I don't know if that is different for each color because mine is orange, but I liked it because it's not overpowering at all! Not sticky, very easy to apply, and shiny as promised. I don't know if I would go so far as to say "high shine", but then again I purposely chose a shade without glitter or shimmer in it. There were about ten different shades on display.

I thought the packaging was very nice considering that it's a drug-store product; it actually looked pretty sleek. Anyway, about the performance though. My lips aren't that pigmented to begin with; the picture of my lips up top is with the lipgloss alone, nothing else layered. For my pale lips, the color came off sheer but pretty. It didn't last very long though; I probably had to reapply within two hours, and I don't remember doing anything besides talking. It doesn't leave a stain at all so it's not long-wearing.

I say it's pretty but not that worthwhile, there are better glosses out there.

Fall 2012: Glossy Eyes

So I was flipping through my Elle magazine for November 2012, and I saw a page with this picture. I was so intrigued at this trend: glossy eyes? The idea is to put high-shine lip gloss on your lids, no primer necessary. It's so interesting and apparently photographs very well!

Would you do it?

Urban Decay 2012 Friends and Family Sale!

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First JustFab.com Purchase

These boots are the Armella :)
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First purchase is $20 automatically. Use promo code IPSY20 for an extra $20 off. Add a pair of flats or a handbag for a limited time and only pay $25!

OPI Nail Polish: Just Spot the Lizard

 Hello! Long time no see. I'm writing about this new polish I got from OPI called Just Spot the Lizard. Let me tell you, this is such a pretty color... and from the bottle, it looks like it's dark but with so much depth. Well, that's where I became disappointed. The color comes out very much lighter on my nails (left) than it was on the bottle (bottom). Also, if you are not careful to let it dry, it will clump up a bit. As most metallics, it does streak a bit so you definitely have to be careful in the directions you paint in. I could definitely get away with just a single coat of varnish though, so I was very pleased with that.

I'll be giving this away to a friend though because the color looks dreadful against my skin tone.