Online shopping:
I tend to spend a lot of time in front of my computer. In such events I do a lot of online shopping.
And when I say "online shopping" what I really mean is "create wish lists for all the cute stuff I want, but can't have".
My favorite online shopping store is LuLu's. You can find a link to the store on the right hand side of the page. I currently am dreaming of these items to have and keep in my closet.
I love Lulu's because it's super cute stuff with out being over priced. I have a pair of shoes and a purse from there and I always get compliments on both of them. They are always having contests and gift card give always on Twitter (I have yet to win). I'm master minding a way right now to get my hands on this dress to wear to my birthday party in August.
Another great store (for you eBay lovers) is Chic Little Devil. You can also find this on the right side of the page. They is SO MUCH STUFF on that site. Seriously, if you are going to go on this site make sure you have a few hours to kill. I can't even begin to tell you the awesome power it holds. It's a really great site to go to if you want something designer for a cheaper price. I personally know the owner Michelle (such a sweet heart) and she has really developed and amazing style house. She even styles the celebrities!
Hair Products:
I have a serious hair care problem. My ends are dry and my scalp is oily. I can't wash my hair every day because it over dries my hair, but I can't live with oily roots either.
I love, love, love dry shampoo. This is cheap and you can get it at the drugstore. Tresemme "Fresh Start" for Oily/straight to Normal Hair doesn't leave a caking feeling some other dry shampoos can.
I tend to splurge for this hair mask. It makes me hair soft, less brittle and doesn't weigh the hair down. It lasts forever because you don't have to use a lot and you only have to use it once in a while. Davines Nourishing Hair Mask with Olive Butter.
I stick to these two for my shampoo and conditioner. Organix Coconut Milk. I love the way to smells and it doesn't leave any gross residue.
Nail colors:
I have a problem. I have to paint my nails every few days or I feel gross. It is my OCD. Even if it's just one shade lighter or darker I must paint my nails. Since I need to paint them very often I tend to buy cheap nail colors.
You can find this brand at Urban Outfitters for around $6. I don't know if it has a brand name, but they have rad funky colors like greens and blues.
And this brand, Sinful Colors, at Walgreens for $2.
You're welcome.
Skin Care:
It's not surprise I use to have really terrible skin. I was a victim of cystic acne. No topical medication could fix this so I had to go on hormone balances. Even though I got rid of the cystic acne I still was left with oily and sensitive skin and an added bonus, acne scarring from me picking at my pimples. So here are the products I use. Two of them are super cheap and the other two are more in the expensive side, but I would probably pay anything for good skin. So these bad boy's are worth it.
The best face wash I could find with out stripping my skin and leaving it dry and blotchy was Purpose. It's sooooo gentle on the skin and gets rid of dirt and make up and don't worry about getting it in your eyes....it doesn't burn because it is clinically shown to be as gentle as water.
Sometimes my skin gets super oily and once in a blue moon I'll use an astringent. I really like Clean & Clear Deep Cleaning because it's oil free and it leaves me skin feeling tingly and that it's actually working.
One of my two splurges is Oro Gold Diamond Bio Peel. Not to drop a celebrity name but this is the stuff Angelina Jolie uses. Need I say more? Come on ladies....diamonds ARE a girls best friend (and as it turns out, your skins best friend too) This mask leaves your skin glowing and exfoliated. It lasts FOREVER. I only do it once a month and have had it for over a year now, so in reality...while it seems like your spending a lot...over time it's reasonable.
I am a Sephora lover and if you are anything like me you have the rewards card. After buying so much you get points and they give you fun free samples. I got Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum and feel in love with it. It helps diminish discolored skin and acne scarring. Plus is leaves your skin feeling like satin. I use it every night before I go to bed.
Make-up:
I have two make-up products I use every day. My mascara and my lip stain.
I already have really long eye lashes, but Too Faced Lash Injection mascara makes them fuller. The added bonus is it conditions them, smells yummy and when you remove your eye make-up is has a "sock" like effect for your eyelashes. The product comes off like "little socks" so it doesn't pull on the sensitive area. I know it sounds weird but trust me. This is the best of the best mascaras out there and I have tried a TON of them. You can find this brand at Sephora or Ulta.
I have pretty big lips, aka a lot of territory to cover. So finding a shade was hard for me. A lot of lipsticks were "too much" color and made me look like a clown. Plus I hate the residue that lipstick leaves and how sticky lip gloss is. So I put on either Pixi Water Blush and a coat of Carmex. Yup...Carmex. It doesn't leave a sticky feeling and I don't get chapped lips. Bonus is if you kiss your man he won't have to whip off the color and sticky icky. You can find Pixi at Target.
Look at that perfect pink pout (not mine but still pretty)
So there are my favorites answered for people who were asking!
Love,
Nicole Burron
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