Alba

When I was at my local grocery store, look at what I found! Alba lip glosses! I love Alba products and have been using their lip balms for a very long time. These glosses usually range from $4-5 each depending on where you get it. But I got both for $1.99 and it came in a cute little travel pouch :)  100% Vegan, Paraben free, preservative free.

http://www.albabotanica.com/?title=Lip+Care

I think I will buy more since I want to put it in with my goodies that I have yet to giveaway when I have enough readers =D

Will do a FOTD tomorrow :) For now, here is my current favorite drink that I've been gulping down for the past 2 weeks.

All natural Hazelnut chocolate soymilk! Delicious. I love their entire line of broths and soups, especially Butternut Squash. YUM! The one I have is certified organic.

Dress of the Moment

Spent a good part of my evening organizing my apartment. I also  tried my best to organize my dresses. It took me awhile because I was so indecisive on HOW to organize them, either by fabric or by style or some other way. I ended up just putting the similar textured ones together so my cotton blends or won't get snagged by the dresses with metal zippers. Bleh, I love and hate organizing them because each piece I have deserve so much more love than I give it! They live in plastic drawers since I don't feel secure hanging them in my closet because I want to keep them enclosed and not all exposed to dust.that comes from my window. Plus, I have 2 cats who'd probably love to snuggle in them somehow.

While organizing, I came across one of my favorites!

Golden Goddess Dress

I named it that because it's gold-ish and kinda looks like something Aphrodite would sport in a modern day Grecian goddess outing. I really like this piece because of the details in the beading and I just love the fact that it a soft balance of gold and off gold. I don't even remember  where I bought it from... I believe it was a thrift store finding about 3-4 years ago and I restored it back to health and cleanliness; there are still little imperfections here and there but that's what makes it perfect :)

What are your favorite finds while Spring cleaning? :)

Physicians Formula Review

I recently bought the Physcians Formula powder foundation with SPF 50 in Natural Beige. After applying it recklessly for a few days, I have come to the conclusion that it's good, but not great. The wow factor isn't off the charts or anything although the neatly packaged goodie is fun to look at. Orangey, small and compact, purse-ready for any gal.

The product itself was a-okay. When you apply it, the powder is extremely compressed and you don't get much of anything from the sponge. I wouldn't try it with a brush either, because you'd have no luck. Think compact foundation in a fridge for the whole day. Compressed. Even dehydrated. It's hard to believe that there is SPF 50 in here, because I thought it would be a little more oil based of course but it's more on the drier side. If you don't moisturize yourself properly, the powder will sink into all the lines and pores on your face. I made the mistake of using a light moisturizer and then using the powder for light coverage but I ended up looking very dry and my nose was peeling! I even exfoliated the night before. So instead, I used a richer day cream, Burt's Bees Radiance Day Cream, and the powder set perfectly with my face. The powder is more for oil control since it absorbs everything, so I'd definitely recommend it for people who have oily/combination skin.

There is a funny smell to it after the product is on your skin. It's hard to notice at first because there is no smell from the compact but I think once the zincs release onto your face, you walk around inhaling the metal-y smell of the powder. Yuck! I didn't like it one bit. It wasn't so much that the smell was overwhelming but you'd definitely notice.

Overall, I would rate this product a 3/5. It really is a great buy for $9 and while it isn't powdery smooth and soft, it is a good oil control compact. I don't think I'd repurchase it.

One thing you kept in a safe place.

I did some shameless shopping today and was very surprised to find some great things, even though Saturdays are the worst for me since everyone's out doing the same thing as I. While shopping for my coworker's baby shower, I also stopped by Target to pick up some usual household things and was happy to see many many sales in the entire store.

I picked up Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder Foundation with SPF 50. Yes, 50!!! UVA/UVB protection to the max. I've never seen any drugstore brand makeup offer anymore protection than the usual SPF 15 or 20, so I was pleasantly surprised. To top off the great find, there was also a $4 coupon off any of their products so the price for this powder was only $9.00! :) They also carry the bronzer, and tinted moisturizer in the same line, all with SPF 50. :)

I cannot wait to try it tomorrow! There is a separate compartment for the sponge applicator which is a bonus. Their products are usually pretty good like that. I will write a review once I play with it :)


I also picked up two dresses on clearance @ Target too.

Merona Floral Print Dress. $10.81
Original: $50

I actually saw this a month ago but didn't buy it because it was kind of pricey for me to spend on something I might just wear for one season but luckily I saw it again! I cannot wait to wear it to work or any outing. 100% polyester so it has a nice and silky feel to it. Flowy and has pleats and creases in all the right areas :)

This one was crazy on sale! I bought it for $4.48. It is also very soft, much like the other Target dress post. What a steal.

I love these special finds. I am much more happier knowing that something small can make one so jubilant.











I am so addicted to reading everyone's blogs. They all have their own voices and something so unique that makes them want to share what's special to them to us. And a connected community we are, even through words and ramblings from people we've never met.

My ultimate HG Mascara

After years and years of searching for the best mascara for my lashes, I have finally come to a conclusion that The Body Shop's Super Volume Mascara is the one for me. I have many favorites but this one has been unconditionally good to me :)

 http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/mascara/prod4940003

Finding a good mascara is like finding a flattering bathing suit. It's hard and it's time consuming... but the journey is fun and a lot more glamorous than trying on bikinis :p I discovered this mascara when I was Christmas shopping and decided to try it since it was on sale. Tried it on and instantly fell in love. Its so much different than all the mascaras I've tried! You know how some mascaras are watery and some are too dry? (ie Too Faced Mascara...ugh!) Well, this one is VERY buttery-like and creamy. It dries quite fast and is very buildable. I usually use the Maybelline Volume Express line to amp up my lashes in the evenings.

This is a few coats of the The Body Shop's super volume mascara black without anything else on top of it.

Here is what my eyes look like after I've built up my lashes with Maybelline's Volume Express falsies. Can you tell the difference?

Anyway, I wasn't able to wear the sweater dress on Wednesday because it was raining really hard that morning. I had it all laid out and everything. Ah, well. There are other times. I just thought the gray hue would be perfect and cozy looking.

Goodnight, all. I will write another entry soon! :)