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Thursday, April 2, 2015


It's been a little while, but I am back with a blog face lift! My old theme was really starting to get on my last nerve. For whatever reason it continued to have technical glitches, so I alas, I decided to invest in a new template. Thank goodness, because I am very happy with the new look! Looking for a new blog theme can be maddening. After a while they all start to look the same and it becomes a big blur.  Amanda has some beautiful templates, so if you are in the market I highly recommend checking out her Etsy Page



March Favorites

1. NXY Born to Glow Liquid Illuminator
2. Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain "Honey"
3. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Boosters Facial Cleanser
3. Dove Nutrium Moisture Body Wash "Almond Cream with Hibiscus"
4. Vaseline Intensive Care Healing Serum "Deep Repair"
5. Revlon Colorstay Longwear Nail Enamel "Rich Raspberry"
6. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri "Set Sail"

The theme for March was hydration, radiance, and pops of color. A.K.A I am SICK of the cold and I'm ready for a warm spring. Seriously though, to say that I was in an all out war with the depressing Cleveland winter is an understatement. I am a Florida girl at heart, so I have learned quickly that I don't do well with long periods of grey, dry, and cold.  However, the past two days have actually been quite nice. Hopefully the worst is over... I mean it's April now so spring has to show up sometime right?! 




1. I have been mixing this beautiful pinkish illuminator with my everyday foundation to help with my dull skin problem. When I apply this it really helps give my skin a natural and pretty glow. It reminds me of NARS Copacabana, only not as thick and not as pricey. I am all about drugstore dupes, and I have to say that for the price, it is definitely worth giving a try!




2. I know everyone raves about this lip product, and there is definitely a reason! I feel like I wore this pretty much every day in March. It really is the PERFECT everyday lip color. The formula is hydrating and the staying power is amazing. Plus it smells like mint. :) 


3. I am a big fan of the Neutrogena Gel Cleansers. This little guy grabbed my attention for two reasons. The first reason was the White Tea and Vitamin E just because it sounded appealing. Second it claimed to boost radiance without over drying. Well obviously I had to give this a try, and I am glad that I did! Snaps for you Neutrogena.  My skin has been loving this cleanser, and I have definitely noticed a difference. I might even go as far to say that this may be my favorite of their gel cleansers. 


3&4. Alright time for my dry skin annihilating duo! Like I have said over and over, this winter has been hell on my skin. Everything has been SO dry. For a while there things were cracking and flaky...ugghh ain't nobody got time for that! Well finally enough was enough and I went out on a mission to find some solutions. Ohhh let me tell you, I found them! 
Lets start with the body wash. It is SO thick and creamy. My skin just drinks it in every time I use this wash. Plus can we just take a minute to appreciate the smell of this product?......Ahhh. It is one of the most amazing smelling body washes that I have ever used. I am a huge fan of almond scents, but Dove just decided to take it to a whole new level with the hibiscus. It is absolutely delicious. 
Next is the lotion. I have been applying this every time I get out of the shower and also to my hands and feet before bed. It has done wonders to my skin. It absorbs pretty fast and it isn't greasy, which is always nice. This also smells really good. (Not as good as the body wash ;) )



5&6. These little babies were my pops of color for the month of March.  Due to the lack of spring here, I haven't felt like busting out the pastels yet. These colors have been nice transition shades. The formulas for both are pretty great. I only needed two coats and they didn't take long to dry. 

I hope that it is warmer where you are and that you are enjoying every last bit of it! Let me know what you are loving this month.

XO, 

Mimi





10 comments:

  1. Mimi your new blog template is lovely, much prefer it to your old one, if I am honest, I love Dove's body wash, I received 2 for Christmas and one is now all gone and I'm onto the next but can't remember what is in them, one was fig and the one I am using now has pomegranate in it :)

    Meme xx

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    1. Thanks! :) Yea, Dove has some really nice scents don't they? The pomegranate one sounds good, I will have to give it a try!

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  2. This new blog template is so simple but so pretty, I really like it. The revlon colour burst balm looks so nice and hydrating, such a lovely colour on you.
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    1. Thanks love. I highly recommend checking it out, it is a staple lip product.

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  3. I will have to give that Neutrogena gel cleanser a go, my skin is a bugger for dryness.

    PS. The new look is adorable, and perfect for Spring!

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    1. You should try it! Sometimes gel cleansers can be drying, but this one does a great job at keeping my skin moisturized.

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  4. These are great I definitely want to try out the NYX illuminator

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    1. Thanks! You should defiantly give it a go, it works well for a drugstore illuminator.

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  5. love the look of that revlon colorstay nail varnish! :)
    the gel cleanser sounds awesome, too

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