writing now: 2011 game changers

I'm not one for making New Year's Resolutions so I wanted to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012 by sharing my favorite items, what I call my Game Changes, for the year.  Some were products that I've discovered in 2011, some were those I rediscovered in 2011 and still others were items that have stood the test of time.

writing now: essie case study + orly vip

I neglected to post a pic of one of my glitter manis. 

 

This is a combination of case study and orly vip. I found that these glitter polishes really helped my mani stay put for awhile, especially considering no top coat was used!

writing now: happy holidays

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

writing now: recent purchases

Here are some items I purchased for myself while doing my holiday shopping.

 Forever 21 Sequined Top. I'll probably wear with black tights or leather pants and a blazer.

writing now: happy thanksgiving

I just wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!  There is so much to be thankful for.  I hope you are wrapped in the love of your friends and families near and far.

writing now: so excited

I *love* getting packages in the mail.  When I was a kid, it always meant that someone else purchased something for me. I wonder who it's from! I wonder who it could be! As an adult, when a package arrives in the mail 99% of the time, I already know what it is, and it's already been charged to my visa...but it's still just as exciting.  Especially if it's something that I've been lusting for, for awhile!

Insert today's mystery package

Want to know what it is?  Come back later in the week when I should have a full review posted!

writing now: holiday lemmings

*He* asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year and I hadn't really thought about it!  Since I'm having to come up with *something* for my wish list, I'll share a couple of my holiday lemmings with you!

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Muji Storage

featuring now: my first feature

Click here to see my first feature on my fellow blogger, Petite JD's blog! Hopefully you'll learn a little more about me. I think I shared more with her than I have here!

Thanks so much Petite JD for the opportunity to share a little about me with your readers!

Enjoy!

writing now: sephora friends and family goodies

My Sephora Friends and Family order (blogged about here) arrived in no time!  I was hoping to get everything before I went out of town and success!  Just to refresh your memory, I purchase Makeup Forever (MUFE) High Definition Foundation (a staple), MUFE Mat Velvet Foundation, and Nars Nailpolish in Bad Influence.   Here's a short review of my goodies:

writing now: sephora friends and family sale

Is anyone purchasing anything from the Sephora Friends and Family Sale this year?  The internet was abuzz with friends and family rumors this year: Just use the same code as always!  FF2011; They aren't doing it;  They're doing it, but you really have to know someone who works there; They're doing it, but they will email you one code and once it's gone, it's gone!

 Of course, in true internet  myth fashion, the above is a mix of a little bit of truth and a little bit of fiction.  The truth?  You can go here and enter your email address for a one time use code.  You can enter 5 email address per computer, so you could place more than one order, if you had more than one email address.  I know, who doesn't, right?!

I know how crazy the internets gets around this sale, so a couple of weeks ago, I created my shopping cart with plans to log on at midnight and place my order.  Of course the best laid plans, right?!  My internet was out for the last two days :( I went in to work this morning at 6:30 am and placed my first order!  In this order:

 

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Makeup Forever High Definition Foundation

This foundation is my holy grail.  I've been using it since it's inception a couple of years ago.  I tend to switch to powder foundation in the summer because I become an oil slick :( but the cooler weather means this has become a regular in my am makeup routine once again!  This sale is a perfect opportunity to stock up on old favorites!

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Makekup Forever Mat Velvet Foundation

This sale is also a great opportunity to pick up something new!  I've heard great things about the MUFE's Mat Velvet Foundation for ladies with oily skin so I'm hoping this lives up to the hype! I'll definitely write a full review once I get it!

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I was also suckered into purchasing this nail polish!  Nars in Bad Influence.  Nude Nail Polish, yes please!  I was headed towards checkout when I saw this polish available for 8.00!  I did some quick math and realized that after discount the polish would be just over 6.00 so I added it to my cart.  I know...I know...

You'll notice that these are what I'd consider staples or essentials.  I'm not ruling out a second order sometime in the next few days, but I didn't want to miss out on the items that I've been wanting to purchase for awhile.  Other possibilities include a new mascara (maybe Dior or MUFE), a new fragrance (possibly Clinique Be Happy), and a new lip color (although I have a ton of empties for Back to MAC, so I may wait on that!)

Anyone else planning to make any purchase?  Better shop soon, the sale ends on November 2nd!