Wednesday, April 22, 2015

TEMPTATIONS Snacky Mouse Toy Review

So thanks to the always awesome influentser, I got a free Snacky Mouse Toy for my kitty!

Guys, my cat is not a kitten anymore- she's 15. She doesn't really play anymore. Let me tell you she went kookoo for this toy. She was smacking it and eventually she figured out how to get all the treats out of it lol.

She also really enjoyed throwing it at the dog.

I think this is a great little toy, and gives cats something fun to do while working for a little treat. It held my cat's attention for a while and she would have kept playing (and eating) if I hadn't taken it away from her.  Would definitely recommend the TEMPTATIONS Snacky Mouse to other cat owners who are looking to give their cat something a little different to play with.

That's all for now!

xoxo
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Sunday, January 18, 2015

Nutrogena Long Wear Eye Shadow + Built in Primer REVIEW

****Disclaimer: I received a sample of this product free from Crowdtap & Nutrogena as part of the Nutrogena Crowdtappers group, for the purposes of testing and reviewing. However, these opinions are my own.****

I was really excited to get to test out this eye shadow. My skin is always super oily (yes even in the winter) so I have a MAJOR problem with shadows melting off or creasing. A shadow with a built in primer sounded right up my ally.

I received one of the neutral brown quads. The shadow went onto the applicator nicely and the applicator picked up enough color that I didn't have to keep dipping back in a hundred times. The color went on smooth and even. Blending them on my lids was also super easy, and the shadows created a nice, neutral, lightened up smokey eye. The shadow lasted all day and didn't really budge, Yet it came off easily with my makeup remover. Overall really happy with this shadow and I was glad I got selected for this program.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

#ModaVoxBox Review



Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin Curves Mascara: LOVE the boost my lashes get from this mascara. The color is great and it doesn't run or flake off. I stood in the rain waiting to get into a beer festival and I didn't have raccoon eyes. #HappyCat


Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick: I have to admit I am NOT a lipstick person. I usually stick with gloss or balm. And if I am  going to use lipstick I am a picky pain in the butt about the shade, because the wrong shade makes me look like Casper's sister. The shade on this lipstick was actually a really nice neutral color that didn't make me look washed out. I liked that it made me look slightly "made up" without being too overdone for the office.


Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner: The partner in crime to the lipstick. My last experience with lipliner was back in the 90's when it was cool to line your lips 900 shades darker than your actual lip color. I haven't touched the stuff since. This is a CLEAR lipliner. Which is just what i need because my hands shake so bad when I'm doing my makeup. It held my lipstick in place very nicely, and gave them an extra layer of moisture.


Puffs SoftPack:  I'm already a pretty big fan of Puffs tissues (especially the ones with lotion!), I like the soft packaging because I think it's easier to fit it into tiny spaces. It also won't hurt anyone if I miss when I'm tossing them the package because I'm too lazy to get up. ;)


Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask: I LOVE this mask. My hair gets tangled really easily and is a pain in the ass to brush even when i get out of the shower and use a ton of conditioner. This mask smells awesome and makes detangling easy. It keeps my hair soft all day long.


Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa:  I adore hot chocolate once the cold weather hits, so this sample was an absolute win for me. Rich chocolate taste, with only 5 ingredients. This cocoa is the perfect treat for a chilly night.


JERGENS Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer: I've been a Jergens fan for many years. This lotion works wonders on my dry hands and prevents the yucky cracked cuticles that I always get in the winter. I was so happy to get a sample of this in my box.


Resource Spring Water: I'm generally a subscriber of the belief that water is water (even though I drink bottled water all the time). I do think that each type of bottled water has a different taste and mouthfeel though. This water was very refreshing and was even better ice cold. It kept me feeling hydrated and cool.


I loved this box, and I can't wait for my next one! Til next time loves!

xoxo,
Kitty

Monday, October 27, 2014

September ipsy Glam Bag Review

The September ipsy Glam Bag had all of its goodies wrapped up in a square of silver gorgeousness. I LOOOOOVE this little pouch. It's shiny and studded and I couldn't wait to open it up and see what was inside.

Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss: I was a little scared to try this gloss- the shade I received was Love Affair, and it is SUPER dark red in the tube. When I put it on, it gave my lips a nice hint of red color, kind of like the tint you get after eating a cherry ice pop. The gloss maid my lips feel really soft, and it was not sticky at all. This one was a win for me.

Nyx Hot Singles Eye Shadow: I loved my Nyx trio eyeshadow palette so I was really excited to see this single in my bag this month. The shade I got was Chandelier Lustre. It went on nice and smooth and gave my eyes just a hit of color and sparkle. Perfect for pairing with the Cailyn Lip Gloss!

Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duel Brush: I don't really use makeup brushes all that often unless I'm applying powder blush or loose pigment eyeshadow. I do like the way this brush feels. The bristles are SOFT, and they pick up a lot of color. My shadow applied smoothly and evenly when using this brush.

Pacifica Natural Water-proof Eye Pencil: Like the color on this one and it went on smooth without pulling at my skin. Also didn't bother my contacts, which is a major plus.

Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask: Detangled my hair nicely and made it feel silky, not greasy.

September bag gets a thumbs up from me! (Even though I suck at actually getting the posts about the up haha)

xoxo
Kitty

Monday, September 22, 2014

Tips for a #BikiniReadyLifstyle

I received a free sample of Bikini Ready Energy Gummies in my Influenster Vitality Vox Box. The gummies are meant to increase your metabolism and give you a boost of energy. This gave me a little bit of inspiration to share my tips for a #BikiniReadyLifestyle.

If you know me, you know that a few years ago I started a major weight loss journey. I weighed 210 lbs at 5'4". I dropped down to 147 at my lowest weight, which I am damn proud of. I've let a few (ok 12) pounds creep back on since I've been doing more working than working out, but I know if I follow my own advice, I'll get right back on track.

1) Drink lots of water. Not only is it awesome for your skin, but it makes you feel full. Our brains often get the signals for thirst and hunger mixed up. If you're feeling in a particularly snack-y mood, try drinking some water first. If you are still hungry, get a snack. If not you know you were just thirsty. I also like to flavor my water- usually with lemon or lime slices, or cinnamon sticks. Keeps it from getting boring.

2) Make time to exercise. Yes you won't always feel like it, but you will usually feel better just sucking it up and doing it rather than not. Also try to get up at work. Trust me sitting all day long sucks. This is my biggest offense that has led to me gaining some weight back.

3) Don't deprive yourself. If you're anything like me, telling yourself you can't have something just makes you want it about 8000 times more. So if you're really craving chocolate, have some. Don't pass on a piece of your grandma's famous apple pie because you're "on a diet." (Unless you have a medical reason to not be eating sugary stuff/carbs/whatever- then don't eat it lol). One piece will not kill you. It's more about understanding what you're putting into your body. And don't not eat all day just so you can have one slice of that pie. You'll wind up eating 4 because you're so damn hungry.

4) Don't beat yourself up for setbacks.  It only leads to more. Don't make yourself feel crappy. Your human. It happens. Just get back on track.

5) Grab yourself a bottle of Bikini Ready Energy Gummies. These little things might just give you the boost you need to do everything I mentioned before. Plus they taste good! ;)

6) Enjoy the healthier you!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

ipsy Glam Bag August Review

I was really happy with my Glam Bag for August. The bag itself is super cute and fits my makeup nicely. I love the orange polka dots! But I was even more excited to try what was inside.

Coastal Scents Forever Blush Sample Duo: I really like these blushes, which is saying a lot since I've been more of a cheek stain kinda gal lately. They give a nice hint of color and shimmer to my cheeks without being overwhelmingly bright.

Absolute Lip Balm: This balm was light, with a non greasy moisture to it. It had a grape scent/flavor. I'm normally not a fan of grape, because I usually feel like it's overdone to the point of tasting like cough syrup, but this was just a hint of grape. I also liked that it had some glitter in it. It was just enough to give my lips a bit of sparkle without being garish.

Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner: The first time I applied this product I got a little nervous because it felt almost greasy at first. I have really oily skin and I thought that greasy feel was going to be a problem, but as I rubbed it in and the product dried, it had a more powdery finish than anything else. While I don't think it really made my pores look any smaller, I do think it stopped my makeup from melting off my face.

Lord & Berry Silk Kajal Kohl Eye Pencil: This pencil had a rich black color and glided nicely over my skin without pulling. I lined my inner lids as well and the color stayed put. No raccoon eyes!

Urban Decay Perversion Mascara: This is the sample that I was by far the most excited to try. I love Urban Decay products, and I'm a huge fan of their Perversion Eyeliner. I missed out on the chance to get a sample direct from Urban Decay and I was pretty bummed about it. Needless to say I broke out into a mega happy dance when I unzipped my Glam Bag and this beaut was sitting inside. The color on this is INTENSE black. I tried it first with no other makeup on and the difference was crazy- it pumped up my lashes big time and made my eyes pop. Even the boyfriend noticed the difference. I will definitely be grabbing myself a full sized version.

Overall I was quite pleased this month. Keep it up, ipsy! Can't wait to see what's in my September bag. ;)

xoxo,
Kitty

Thursday, August 21, 2014

#VitaVoxBox Review!

Disclaimer: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

I was super excited to be chosen for the #VitaVoxBox from Influenster and try out all the fun products. Check out what I thought about my samples below!

Pure Leaf Unsweetened Iced Tea: This tea was yummy when served ice cold. You get true tea flavor with no sweetener at all. I did add a little lemon to mine to give it a little boost. I'll definitely pick some up next time I go shopping.

First Degree Advanced Burn Cream: This soothing cream really helped heal up some scraping I had from falling over my own feet like a klutz. It stopped the scrape from itching and sped up my healing time. Thankfully I haven't burned myself (yet lol) since receiving the sample, so I didn't get to try it on a burn. But given the cooling sensation the cream has, I can imagine that it works wonders on minor burns.

Elizabeth Arden FLAWLESS FUTURE Powered by Ceramide Caplet Serum: This serum gave my skin a nice dewy glow without looking oily. It definitely felt nice to apply- almost like putting lotion on dry skin. After using it for a few days in a row, I could see a visible evening in my skin tone and texture.

Playtex Sport Fresh Balance: These tampons were very comfortable and easy to apply. No leaks, no odors and no complaints here. I'm happy with anything that makes having my period easier.

Softlips Cube: Let me start off this one by saying I loooooooooove lip balm. It's the one thing I can never have enough of besides shoes and purses lol. This little cube is packed with moisturizers- without being sticky or greasy. I love the minty scent and flavor too, it's nice and refreshing for the summer.

Bikini Ready Energy Gummies: I'm usually pretty skeptical about anything that claims to give me an energy boost as I'm pretty much immune to caffeine at this point. These did give me a nice little kick  in the morning. They tasted pretty good too. I can't really comment on the metabolism boost claim, since I only got enough of a sample for one day. I'd love to try these for 30 days and see if they really make a difference in my workouts and weight loss goals.

I was definitely happy with this VoxBox, and I want to thank Influenster for choosing me! Here's to hoping I'll have another VoxBox to share with you all soon. :)

xoxo,
Kitty