A Born Pretty Store Review: Pink Hair Feather Extension

 Several weeks ago, I was sent a pink hair feather extension from http://www.bornprettystore.com/ . From the time they sent this product (they are based in china) it took two weeks to arrive. Upon opening the small packet, I was surprised to see no directions on how to use it, and there was no anchor or clip to hold it in my hair. However, I experimented a little. I tried using a bobby pin to hold it in, but on a very windy day it kept falling out. Then I tucked it into my pony tail holder to accent my messy bun. This was a fun experience. It can be straight ironed, and curled, but I have not done so as of yet. The product has still remained intact and has not fallen apart in any way.  I do hope to find a decent clip or micro beads to hold it better in my hair. I truly enjoyed this flash of color in my styles to shake things up a bit.

A big thank you to Kevin at http://www.bornprettystore.com/ for sending this hair feather.


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I-Candy Couture: Review and Breast Cancer Awareness Sale

Last weekend I had received a cute delicate pink bracelet from Honey at http://www.i-candycouture.com . Honey actually took a gold bracelet and embellished it with a pink flair. I absolutely love how it hinges. I actually do not own many bracelets, as I often have a hard time clasping some of them. With a slight squeeze and 

slip it fits just right on my small wrists, but not too loose to catch on anything through out the course of my day.

Unfortunately, for any of my viewers that might be interested in purchasing this bracelet, it is not for sale at I-Candy Couture. This piece was specially made for me, by the store's owner, to kick off the Breast Cancer  awareness sale at I-Candy Couture.  Purchase $10.00 or more and have at least one product that has the color pink and you will receive 20% off of your order. You must, however email your orders. There is only one more week left for this particular sale.  

Some more news from Honey at I-CANDY COUTURE: 

"I have a Halloween Contest and Scavenger hunt going on for I - Candy Couture Accessories, a Miche Bag giveaway, a Intro Champ Custom Intro giveaway and a Luxaddiction giveaway all going on right now. The I-Candy Couture, Michebag Giveaway and Intro Champ giveaway end on Halloween so get with it if you want a chance to win. Lux addiction giveaway ends on 11/18/11." http://www.facebook.com/Honeygirlsworld 

New pre-order items for I-Candy at: http://www.facebook.com/icandycouture?sk=app_138996027389 (new items included: crackle nail polish, 88 and 120 eyeshadow palettes, cosmetic palettes, and purses/accessories http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.176142912470352.46954.122610971156880&type=1 ) 

If you have any questions regarding information in this review/blog post contact Honey at:  icandycoutureaccessories@gmail.com or on her facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/icandycouture 

Thanks to Honey for this darling bracelet!  <3 Beth!

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Thriftin' Tuesday: ECO Friendly Hair Scrunchi Holder

Recently my husband and I watched "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," which is a documentary about how we are ruthlessly advertised to just about everywhere. In this particular film, there was a company who was one of the sponsors that sells Pomegranate juice, that is 100% juice. After seeing this film, we decided to pick it up at the store today to try it out. After hubby went to work I found his empty POM bottle next to the computer. As I looked at the structure and design of the packaging, I was hit with a thought...this would make a good scrunchi holder...if I fill it with the small stones from my last project, it would be heavy enough to where it won't knock over so easily when i grab a scrunchi in a hurry...

                                                                                
So, I took his empty bottle, rinsed it out and then using a folded peice of paper as a funnel I dropped my stones from walmart's decor department, into the bottle. I must say this really made it quite heavy.

Not only does this hold my hair ties well but my sport stretch headbands too!!

A set of these would even make interesting bookends for a small collection of books...prehaps even in the kitchen for cookbooks(!).  I believe it will work quite nicely. What is so great about this is using what I have to make something I can keep using over and over. It is unique, cute, and FUNCTIONAL. I LOVE IT!!!This project took me less than ten minutes to throw together! Hardly any cleanup!!!

 

Alexeter Mineral Makeup Review

I was sent samples from the lovely Princess Collection.

   A few weeks ago I was sent samples of the Princess collection from Alexeter Mineral Makeup.  Alexeter minerals are perfect to use for eyes face and nails. You can even add water to these shadows for bolder effects on the lids! This company is based in Canada.   I tried the pink shades given to me together to create a soft girly look, and the green and yellow shades together for a more tropical, beachy flair. I did not use water, but I plan to try it out in the future to see which way I would like it better.
  These pigments are very vibrant and shimmery. Super gorgeous! I had a lot of fun sporting these shades, and loved how there was hardly any fallout upon application.  Alexeter has many collections: Summer Line, High Society Collection, Artiste Collection, and a Cottage Trail Collection. Something for everyone!
  All the pigments were such a delight; I honestly cannot tell you which of the pigments I like better that I have tried. They are all beautiful, and complimented my skin tone and features very well.

                        

  

                            "Caribbean Maiden" using Princess Buttercup and Princess Toad

I just love how summery this looks!

These shades really bring out the green in my hazel eyes!

I sported this look tonight at a health seminar. So much fun!

HOW IT ARRIVED:

Samples were sent in baggies and was secured with a sticker
embossed with the company's logo. Also included were darling butterfly confetti.

   

Samples were enclosed in this elaborate stamped paper bag.

SWATCHES:

http://www.alexeter.net/princess-collection.html

 

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http://www.alexeter.net/princess-collection.html

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   Their prices/shipping: All 5 gram jars are $5.00.  Shipping is $3.75 for the 1st item, and $0.75 for each additional item.  Shipping costs are for Canadian and American locations.  International orders, contact them for more information.  All prices are in Canadian Dollars.

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Like the earrings I am wearing in the first picuture? You can get them at: http://i-candycouture.com/store/?page/4884/load/product_detail/item/554/imageID/0/hc018_turquoise_shell_earrings

I'VE GOT MAIL!!

My "welcome packet" from http://i-candycouture.com/

Last week I talked to a dear friend of mine, Honey, I had met on youtube. I have known her for a while; she has been one of my early subscribers to my youtube channel.  I found last month, that she has her own company called I-Candy Couture. Honey sells all kinds of  affordable accessories ranging from the cute, blinged out, to lovely handcrafted items. At present she sells jewelry, hats, hair accessories, and has plans to bring in clothing and even handbags (I am looking forward to her new hair accessories coming out!). Her company's mission is to provide show stopping accessories at very reasonable prices for today's women on a budget.

http://i-candycouture.com/store/?page/4884/load/product_detail/item/554/imageID/0/hc018_turquoise_shell_earrings
Price: $6.00  Handmade Turqoise Shell Dangle Earrings

   I received my "welcome packet" today, as Honey has so graciously accepted me as one of her promoters. I was delighted to find in my package a pair of gorgeous, turquoise, shell dangle earrings. In about a week I will be reviewing these earrings on my youtube channel.  I am so excited to share this company with you and will be looking forward to present my experience for your consideration.

Pieces I have been watching from I-Candy Couture...



Pearls! I am in LOVE!! I really want to add this to my collection eventually...
http://i-candycouture.com/store/?page/4884/load/product_detail/item/697/imageID/0/br08_flower_faux_pearl_stretch_bracelet

 

This bracelet my favorite piece from her hello kitty bling line that I would love to try someday.
http://i-candycouture.com/store/?page/4884/load/product_detail/item/487/imageID/0/b029_hello_kitty_crystal_cuff_bracelet

                                                                                                         

I love long earrings; so chic.
http://i-candycouture.com/store/?page/4884/load/product_detail/item/664/imageID/0/ed020_silvertone_dangle_earrings

  

   I showed my mother this beautiful pair of earrings and was surprised by her response. She loved them! Mother and I have very different tastes in regard to earrings. She likes studs; I love dangles and chandeliers. We both are not into the major turquoise trend right now, but there is just a little touch of turquoise in the earrings I was sent and not too much to make it look "over done." I truly love handcrafted accessories and even more so when they are created by friends!

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The Greatest Bargain of the Week!

   Have you ever just happen to be at the right place at the right time and spotted an AMAZING deal for something you truly admire? Garage sale? Thrift store? Ebay?  Then you would know the rush of excitement you feel, as your jaw hits the floor, when you look at the price for a SECOND TIME. Then you think, THAT IS MINE!
   Or, maybe I am just a crazy loon and do not know what I am talking about. However, that is exactly how I felt today.  I dropped by our local library to wash my hands after my five mile walk.  I had found a wild mulberry bush on my walk and decided to make it's offerings my breakfast, but was alarmed to find that the delicious berries left juices on my hands. Being very careful the whole way back, as I was wearing a new white blouse, I made my way to the library.
   Now our library sells donated books, cd's, videos, and art very cheap in the entrance room. I browsed their selection, after ridding the stains off my hands, and spotted a gorgeous Victorian inspired family memory album. I didn't have any cash on me, save some change. So I took the album to one of the librarians at the front desk. I asked her how much it was, and she said one dollar. When I asked her if she could hold on to it for me until I could return I was afraid she would say no. Yet, she agreed. 

            

                                           These are only just a few of the pages in this beauty.

Front Cover with ties to keep closed

Elaborate Detailing on the back cover

   Later I picked it up and brought it home. My mother and I took a really good look at each page in the beautiful book.  She also loves the Victorian era as much as I.  With each page topic there are places to write names and dates. Around which is bordered with Victorian trinkets, tea things, ect... to represent that particular topic. To the other side of the page are windows to place photos for that occasion. Just darling!!

   I plan on waiting until my daughter is grown before adding pictures or information to this book. It will be nice to have it all done at once. In the meantime, I have my family scrapbook to keep me busy.

    





I'VE GOT MAIL!!!

Whoohoo! FINALLY!!!

After the loooong two week wait, finally the highly anticipated package from Kimi, at Korpse Kosmetics (http://www.facebook.com/KorpseKosmetics), has arrived.  I was totally amazed at the pigments I had recieved in the mail. I had ordered a Lip Paint called Super Nova, which is a pretty pink nude shade.  I was confused when I saw the jar filled with liquid.  Perhaps it had melted because of the heat? After talking to Kimi about it, via Facebook, I was assured that this is its natural state. I had a ditz moment, I guess. That's why it's called Lip "PAINT" dum dum! At any rate I tried it on, applying it with a lip brush that I had on hand. So far it feels really smooth, and gives a soft tint to my lips. 

A list of ingredients with my new makeup

I also received the two free eye shadows of my choice (a special that is running to the end of this month-with any order get two free shadows). I had picked out Junkie, a light shimmery sapphire blue, and I.L.U., a cute dark semi-shimmer pink. 

Kimi actually enclosed a "Birthday Surprise" for me as well. I will be celebrating my 22nd birthday in September. I was delighted to find a Killer eye shadow, a vibrant white shimmer, and an Excorist eyeshadow, a bright ivy green in my package. It was so sweet of her to include this in the delivery. I am looking forward to trying everything out. It is awesome that I have a white shimmer now from her company, as I had wished for a highlight to use in my tutorials with her other shades I already have. 



Wearing the new Lip Paint Super Nova



   There was also a slip of paper describing the ingredients used in her shadows. I truly enjoy reading what is in my cosmetics, as I find it very interesting and informative. It's going to be so much fun creating looks with her makeup!! And I am totally looking forward to my previous order to arrive from her, too. I ordered the Moon Dancer pigment that I was nuts about!!!