JEWELS! SO MANY JEWELS!

We all love jewelry, right? Some pieces are for flash, or to show off what we love, and some are just because. Well, now I am involved with Kitsy Lane and would love for you to take a look at what pieces I have curated for my page. I am inviting you to take a look and sign up for email updates- so that you know when sales are happening....because even if you don't like something now, you may later :)

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February 2014 Sample Society

I received my first Allure Sample Society Box, and I love it! Even With two of the products not working for me, I am impressed!

 

 

 

 

My box contained:

 

*-417 handcream in ocean. Um, this shit is fan-fucking-tastic. Not only does it leave your hands hydrated and silky for hours after applying- but at no point did it feel greasy. The smell is nice and light. This product is made in Israel. A full size is 3.52 ounces and $14.99 (from Amazon). Which makes this 1.7 ounce travel size worth about $7.50.

 

*Radical Skincare Exfoliating Pads. This contains 15 pads, and I am so excited to use these. A 100 ct package is 75.00. Making this sample worth $11.25.

 

*Ipkin New York Brightening and Wrinkle Care BB Cream. No. No No No. It blends ok but is orange as hell- and if the light version that I received is this dark and orange, then I can only imagine the darker shades. No pricing for this due to the unknown size.

 

*Butter London Polish in British Racing Green. I love this color and brand. This dries into a deep green with slight shimmer and a semi-gloss. It is a one to two coat polish (my favorite kind). Price: $15.

 

*Diptyque L'Eau Du Trente-Quatre (34) Sample. This smell is yuck, at least to me. It reminds me of an old lady or the 80s Avon perfume. I am glad that I didn't like it, because it was only half full *_* The 3.4 ounce bottle is $170. Making this sample is worth about $3

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes:	Birch leaf, Verbena, Grapefruit, Lavender, Nutmeg, Bitter orange, Juniper berry, Cinnamon leaf, Lemon
Heart Notes:	Geranium, Tuberose
Base Notes:	Musk, Patchouli, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Cistus   This box was worth about 36.75 and cost less than half of that. I consider this a win and I will be keeping this subscription.



 

 

Things that grind mah gears...

-women against feminism

-men who think they should have a say in what kind of doctor a woman needs

-feminists who are actually misanderers

-religious zealots

-hypocritical religious zealots

-comcast

-over breeders

-people who think tumblr is a legit source of information

-people who cite blogs as sources of medical information, and the blog is ran by someone you can't even spell medicine

-married people who get handsy with people outside of their relationship

-people who think that they shouldn't be responsible for their actions....cause and effect, bitches

-people who tell me I am immature- when they only see me for a couple of hours a day in class. yes, I am immature when I am being the class clown. now, feel free to get off your high horse and meet Amanda The Activist and Educator.

-people who obsess over their lifestyle choices to the point that they judge others based on it... oh, you work out 15 hours a day- well I wont....oh, you think women should be married and have kids by 22- well, I don't.... oh, you don't eat meat- well, I used to be vegetarian but I love meat...... those things may work for you- but they aren't anything I strive for or will say is the only way to live.

-people who fake laugh, seriously- it is obvious and I will call you out on it

Freebie Friday!

Not many this week- but still a great little haul. Body wash, Prolosec, Gain Scent Beads, Cascade Dishwasher Tabs. The Yes to Blueberries body wash smells just like the facial wipes, and I can't wait to give it a try. We also used the Gain Scent Booster on our towels- and yum. We will be buying a full size of this product. I have a bunch of freebies on the way, so I hope I can post a large haul soon.

Blush Mystery Beauty Box!

This is absolutely the best one I have gotten in awhile. I had planned on cancelling, but if they keep this up and don't overwhelm us with skincare again- I will continue to subscribe. One downfall is that a couple of months ago they raised the price a bit. It went up about 3 bucks.

I'll split up this list into two parts. The items I have tried and the ones I have not. I will also show prices as best I can.

TRIED:

*Jonathan Finish Control High Shine Flexible Hairspray, 100% Vegan. This was an extra and not on the card.... it is also full sized at 10oz. The smell at first is very much like rubbing alcohal, however it dries into a light perfumy scent that I am loving. ----- I could only find the 7.5 oz on Amazon for $7.50.


*Elizabeth Arden Untold. I love that this sample is in a small glass bottle. It is 5mL and smells wonderful. This sample is worth about 5 dollars. From the Elizabeth Arden site-

 Olfactive classification: Sensual Floral

Top: Black Currant LMR, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Pear
Mid: Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine LMR

 Base: Sandalwood, Patchouli Heart LMR, Musk, Amber

*Amlactin Moisturizing Body Lotion. Yuck. It is runny and sticky. I felt so greasy after using it that I not only wanted to bathe, but I didn't want anything to touch my skin....UPDATE 3 hours later and still greasy- did I put on sunblock and forget about it? lol


NOT TRIED:

* NYX Are You DeprEYEved Mascara in Jet Black. This is full sized and I cannot wait to give it a go. It is supposed to lengthen and thicken. I couldn't find this on Ulta's site, but the lowest on Amazon was $17. Wow, I did not expect it to be that much!

*NCLA Nail Wraps in Pizzo. This is such a cute black lace design. This package contains two full sets and runs $14.

* Klorane Dry Shampoo with Nettle. This smells great, but looks like it will be very powdery. This is full size and is worth $16.

*Vbeaute Rub Off Gentle Face Exfoliator, deluxe sample (.5 oz). At $7 an ounce, this is worth $3.50.

*DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, deluxe sample. I am not sure the size on this. However, a full size is $25.

*Bioxidea Miracle 48 Excellence Gold Mask/Spa Treatment. A three pack of this mask is $74! Making this a little over $24 a mask! I hope it is as good as it seems

* AFA Gel Cleanser with Dead Sea Minerals, xela pack sample. .33 oz. An 8 oz bottle of this is $94 making this sample worth about $4.

All together, this bag was worth about $116. In the year I have subscribed, no box has been worth under $100. For the $27 I spend, I call that a great deal!

Influenster Brand Challenge Prize

Yay! More Freebies! I had received the Fall Beauty VoxBox from Influenster months ago- and I managed to do my duties and get some extra gifts from Kiss. I received a Nail Artist Kit and a Press-On Manicure. The Press-On set has a great design and I plan on using them for Valentine's Day. The Nail Art Kit is different than I had assumed. Instead of a thin brush- the applicator is plastic, which doesn't seem to hold much of the paint. That is both a pro and a con, depending on your skill level and what you are trying to accomplish. To sweeten the set- the Artist Kit also cam with stick on stencils. I love the variety and can't wait to use them. If anyone is interested in Influenster or has any questions- let me know!