My awesome Cherry Culture haul!

Who doesn't love receiving mail? I definetly do! So when my doorbell rang and I saw FedEx with a box for yours truly I got beyond excited. My Cherry Culture order was here! Yay me! I've been tracking it 24/7! Lol I quickly signed and sent the FedEx man on his merry way so I could open my wonderful box full of goodies! I made this order last week and it got here super fast I love that! I had made a previous order and they had taken a little longer but the products were in great condition nonetheless. CherryCulture is an awesome website where you can always find great deals on drugstore makeup. They are awesome when packaging your products so nothing is damaged when you receive it, plus their shipping cost is only around $6.75 . Sometimes they have free shipping codes or free shipping if you order $40+. This time around they had 40%off sitewide so I decided I needed, had to order something, anything! And I did. My total came up to $44.38 shipping was free!
This is what I purchased:
2 Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascaras
2 Jordana Eye Primers/Base
1 Jordana Extend Eyeliner
2 Jordana Sweet N Smooth Nourishing Lip Balms
1 Jordana Forever Flawless Pressed Powder
2 NYX Fall in Love in Paris Palettes
1 Milani Even Touch Powder Foundation
2 China Glaze Hunger Games Collection Nailpolishes
1 China Glaze Nail Polish- For Audrey
1 China Glaze Cirque De Soleil Collection Nailpolish

All of this I purchased at 40% off. Final sale.
Ladies, checkout Cherry Culture! I'm in love with my purchase! Considering I have never tried some of these products before. So get on board remember I got All of this for under $45! I will have product reviews on this haul as soon as i am able to how Exciting!

Welcome to October!

Hey makeup freaks! I want to welcome all of you to this wonderful month which is October! Can you smell the wonderful holidays??? The shopping?? How exciting! I started this month amazingly busy! My Parents birthday was on the 2nd so I was busy figuring those two out and on top of that yours truly is becoming a couponer! I know can I be any cheaper???? Lol jk seriously though makeup can be bought way wayy cheap by using coupons. More on that later! Anyway as I've been a busy bee I've been neglecting my blog :( soo today I will be posting on the double! Soo grab your glasses and get ready for my next post. See you in a few!

Coupons: gotta love the savings! :Target Edition

Omg beauty fashionistas I have an exciting little story to share. In my story the main characters are a bunch of coupons. Yes, you read correctly. Coupons! I want to say that I wasn't  much of a coupon lover er...til now. My shopping bestie and I took a trip to Target this Monday and my bestie as smart as she is had a bunch of newspaper coupon inserts in her car. We did some clipping and headed into Target. First of all Target has awesome sales, this time around they were offering a $10 Target gift card when you purchased 3 shampoo/conditioners from Pantene. Needless to say my bestie said she had b1g1 free coupons for the same product. Sooo I put 6 bottles of Pantene in my basket, paid $25 with tax for them and received 2 $10 gift cards. With those gift cards I bought pads, a Revlon Colorstay Lipstick, Revlon's 24 hour foundation, A CoverGirl mascara, 3 emergency aid band aid kits, 3 cans of cat food, and two toothbrushes. (I had a coupon for almost everything I purchased. Needless to say I was a happy camper :) can't wait for the next sale so I can use more coupons! Lol

Want to win some goodies???? Follow my blog!

Hey everyone! I want to take time and thank the few of you who follow my blog. I know I don't post daily but I don't want to overwhelm anyone AND I got other projects I'm working on but whatever I post I promise it will be worth it! As you know, I don't have that many followers :( as I'm just starting and don't know much about advertising in the blog world soo I want ask all of you for a favor. I want to start doing Holiday Goodie Giveaways asap but...I do need more followers. Soo can I please have all of you send your friends my way??? Id appreciate it! As soon as I have a decent amount of followers I will start doing giveaways here and there. So please send your peeps this way! Thanx a million!

Introducing Michelle Sotelo of Michelle Sotelo Designs

A few days ago I promised an insider look into the mind of Michelle Sotelo a Fashion Designer who promises to bring a lot to the table and even more to those Runways.
Michelle Sotelo was born on May 27th, 1987 in Riverside California. Although born in the U.S she was brought up by her Grandparents in Jalisco, Mexico where she later left to come back to her hometown in California. Like many of us Michelle moved around alot. This caused her to not only embrace her culture but other cultures as well. In this interview we get a sneak peak at both her brand and the designer herself.

When did you know you wanted to be a fashion designer?
*Well, since I was a little girl. I remember drawing and making crazy outfits for my dolls. Eventually,my love for design lead me to decide on a career in Fashion. I knew that was exactly what I wanted to do.

What would you say is your favorite part of the fashion design process?
* It never gets boring. Everyday you see something new, or something inspiring. You get inspiration from everywhere and anything. Not one dull moment when you're a fashion designer.

What do you love the most of this career?
*Being able to capture and transalate my vision on to a garment. From the combination and texture of the fabrics to the shape and colors, I love to know I brought my vision to life, it was I who created that beautiful garment, that beautiful silhouette. That excites me and I love excitement!

Can you describe Michelle Sotelo Designs for those who don't know the brand yet?
* Michelle Sotelo Designs is a unique brand with a fresh, elegant focus on the woman today as well as the woman of tomorrow. Our brand embraces timeless classic designs keeping them classy enough that they're wore beautifully by any woman.

In the fashion industry designers have different goals. What is Michelle Sotelo Designs' goal?
*Our goal is to become internationally known for our luxurious yet completely wearable designs.

I wish the best of luck to Michelle, may Michelle Sotelo Designs rise to the top alongside other wonderful and inspirational fashion designers.

Please click here to visit Michelle:
http://msdesigns.webs.com
Visit her on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/michellesotelodesigns

Michelle Sotelo: Fresh new Fashion Designer on the Rise

I love fashion. Period. End of sentence. So what better way to show it on my blog than by interviewing someone who shares the same passion? I managed to have an interview granted by a beautful hard working woman named Michelle Sotelo. Michelle inspires me. Not only because she's working hard to get where she wants to be but because she has yet to give up on her dream: to make Michelle Sotelo Designs an international luxury brand. I'm 100% positive that with hard work and dedication Michelle will get there...I mean look at her she's already selling her designs , has a website AND has had her clothing feature in KEEL Magazine and Vogue. This girl is going places. If you want to get to know more about Michelle and her beautiful designs visit her website. I will be back soon with an interview! Good night!

Fergie for Wet N Wild eyeshadow primer quick review

Hey makeup fiends! How is everyone's day in paradise going? On my side of the world its still super hot...nasty humid makes- u -want- to- be -in- the- shower-all-day -kinda hot. Reason why today,I decided I needed extra backup. Yep. You read that right. As you know I have super oily skin and well ,when the weather is like todays ,my makeup just disappears ,as does my eyeshadow! :-( which is the reason why I have to give props to Fergies eyeshadow primer. I loved it! My first time trying it and I am absolutely down for purchasing it again! Eyeshadow stayed put all day until I wiped it off with a makeup removing wipey. Even then I had to wipe a little harder. Awesome collaboration Fergie and WNW. Way to go! Overall I gotta say this product is Totally worth your money. Which brand carries your favorite primer and why???

NYX at Target!

Hey everyone! Omg how is that weather treating everyone??? Crazy Cali weather right?? Its super hot yet its pouring in parts of the I.E. hopefully no earthquakes! Yikes! Enough of the scary weather- I just got home from a visit to Target where I found an awesome NYX Cosmetics display! Yay! If you're a NYX fan like myself you will be ecstatic to know the display is full on at my Target in the San Bernardino area (Sterling & Highland) however I did notice the Milani display is no longer available. :( sorry if you,like me, are also a Milani fan. On the other hand CVS and Walgreens carry Milani ....anyway back to NYX. This brand is awesome! Prices range from $4.99 to $12.99 but totally worth it! My favorite item would have to be the eyeshadows. The pigmentation is awesome and with the added primer (which is also awesome by itself) it will last all day even on oily skin like mine. Below are a few pictures I snagged of the display. Enjoy!

Did I ever tell you how awesome BigLots is???

Today's topic, BigLots. Who has a BigLots nearby? Do you? Well if you do run to it! I mean run! Why you ask? Well this past week i visited my BigLots and i have to tell you i was super happy with the deals i found. If you are A L'Oreal and Project Runway fan like myself you are also going to love BigLots. I found a bunch of L'Oreal's Project Runway Limited Edition Collection items, along with other awesome items. Here is a list of what i snagged, mind you, for more than 75% off.

L'Oreal Project Runway L.E. Pressed Eye shadow Quad in "The Muse's Gaze" for $1.50
L'Oreal Project Runway L.E. Pressed Eye shadow Quad in "The Queen's Gaze" for $1.50
L'Oreal Project Runway L.E. Super Blendable Blush in "The Queen's Blush" for $1.50
L'Oreal Project Runway L.E. Voluminous Mascara in "Carbon Black" for $3.00
L'Oreal Magic Smooth Souffle in "Sand Beige" for $4.50
L'Oreal Pressed eyeshadow in a gold like color (wasn't labeled) $1.00
Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse Cream-whipped foundation in "Honey Beige" for $2.00
FACE Blender brush $1.00
FACE Powder Brush $1.00

Total spent on this trip: $17.00 + taxes
 I cannot express how happy this mini makeup haul made me! I mean starting with the Souffle foundation which usually retails for $10+ at your nearest drugstore, which had me waiting for a price cut so i could try it but thanks to BigLots i didnt have to wait that long! So like i said get to your nearest BigLots asap!

A d.i.y Summer tip for your hair.

Ok so summer is here for sure...( if you can't feel that blazing sun hitting your skin and making you a million shades darker then we have a problem) many of us like to hit the pool. The only problem with that? Swimming pool hair. Yep your hair gets totally screwed with when you enter any pool. The chemicals in the pool and your beautiful locks do not like each other. No worries though I have a remedy to help out with this issue.

The Swimming Pool Hair Remedy
You will need:
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon mild shampoo
1 plastic shower cap
1 plastic bowl

Instructions:
In a little bowl blend together ALL ingredients until well-blended. Massage on to wet hair and scalp. Don't forget your ends! Cover hair with shower cap for 30 minutes. Then Rinse and shampoo as usual.

You can thank me later! ;-)

Five awesome ways to incorporate Olive Oil in your beauty routine.

Hey ladies! How are we all fairing on this beautiful Sunday (funday)? Today I want to focus on Olive oil and its awesome connection to our beauty routine. Most of us hear olive oil and automatically think its used for just cooking. Fortunately for us its not! Its actually a very useful beauty product believe it or not! If you don't believe me give it a go. Here are five ways to incorporate Olive oil in your everyday beauty routine.
1. It's a natural moisturizer. Use it on those super ashy parts of your skin. Example; your elbows!
2.De-tangler! Did you run out of conditioner?? Olive oil to the rescue! Use a dime size amount on your ends and brush! Ta da! Detangles like magic.
3.Scrub! Add a little bit of olive oil to some brown sugar and use as lip scrub. It'll remove dead skin and moisturize your pucker.
4.Makeup remover. Yep, just add a small amount to a cotton ball and wipe away! Remember, a little goes a long way.
5. Foot moisturizing! This is great for us who work on our feet and are in constant need of a pedi. In between pedis (can be done at night) massage olive oil all over your focusing on your heels. After a quick massage rub on some more and put on some clean dry socks. This will moisturize your feet while you sleep.

Which Olive oil should you use and where can you buy it??
Olive oil can be bought just about anywhere. Drugstores carry it as well as supermarkets. The one in the picture is my all time personal favorite. Its label says its from a company called "DeLaCruz" its 100% pure and natural olive oil it comes in a 2oz container for under $3 at any WalMart. Its a small container yes, but it is oil so a little goes a long way.

Every makeup lover's kit must haves!

Recently I traveled and while getting my stuff packed I came across quiet a dilemma.... if you know me -and if you don't you will- I have a huge collection of makeup. I mean huge! Now u know what I mean by dilemma right? So... When it came time to pack my makeup I wanted to take it all with me. Obviously I couldn't...So what should you have in your makeup kit you ask??
*Foundation with spf for those sunny days
*Powder
*Concealer
*Eyeshadow pallet (pick one that has a bit of every shade)
*Blush
*Lipstick,gloss &liner (if u use any)
*Mascara
*Eyeliner (I must have black)
*Bronzer
*Eyelash curler
*Tweezers
*Bobby pins (to keep bangs back)
*Q-tips (for easy clean up)
*Hand mirror
If that still seems like a lot to carry...pick what you can't do without on a daily basis. Hope this helps!

Another succesful trip to cvs! This time for a friend!

Ok sooo I told my bestie whom ill be visiting soon about cvs's weekend sale and excited as I was I promised her a few items. Sadly most of the good stuff was gone but I managed to score some awesome items anyway. I promised id post my findings last time and I didn't but stay tuned for this time and lasts list. Be back soon!

I love CVS!!!

Happy St.Patricks Day Ladies!! Are u wearing green?! Lol ok so today my sister and I took a trip to our nearest CVS just to browse AND I didn't just browse but the luck of the Irish was with me and I happend to spot a table full of 75%off merchandize! I went a little crazy and bought a bunch of makeup. As the makeup
Junkie that I am I couldn't have enough! I was told this clearance event happens every weekend sooo you know ill be there next weekend! I will post my findings tomorrow prices and all. Good night!

A Trip to the swapmeet :)

Like promised i am back!! And with something i find super interesting and totally worth sharing! Ok so how many of you have heard of flea markets? Well here in Cali we have something similar, we call them swapmeets(why? i have no idea) well yesterday i decided to join my sister and her friend on a little trip to one of these. We grabbed our jackets and boots got in the car and did the 20 min drive to the nearest one. Well as i was walking around looking at the different stands (you can pretty much find anything and everything there) we stopped at a makeup stand and what do you know?? i found some pretty cool drug store makeup brands and well being the makeup junkie that i am i had to buy something ... well alot of somethings...lol I managed to spend less than $10.00 got myself Maybelline's Stilleto Mascara, 3 Revlon Lipsticks, A Rimmel Lipstick and a L'oreal lipstick. A pretty good purchase i think. Of course if my sister hadnt almost dragged me away i wouldve spent a whole lot more! All im saying is if you happen to have a swapmeet nearby you should definetly stop by and get your hands on super cheap drug store makeup. The only thing is watchout for open packages or expired product. Good Luck makeup hunting!
p.s if you know of any great deals in your are let us know!

Happy New Years!!!Excited for a new year!

First of all i want to say Happy New Years to everyone, hope everyones holidays were awesome, second of all  i know I have been away a while ...and im sorry but i promise i am back and ready for more blogging. Soo give me this weekend and i shall conjure up an awesome new post. Thanx :)