"Very Audrey" & "Eros" Earrings



photo credit: jewelmint.com



Tsk, tsk. I made another 2-piece JewelMint purchase today. At least I managed to find the MILA22 promo code for $8 off. The code may be expired now but it's still worth a try. Nevertheless, I have a valid code released today for $6 off: FBFR6. Other codes to try: OLIVIA22.

The pieces that I ordered this time were both earrings. It was truly love at first sight with the "Very Audrey" earrings (left) which were recently brought back by popular demand. These earrings are right up my alley. Simple, and easy to wear with a touch of bling. I love classic femininity. Even Mike liked these! :)


photo credit: jewelmint.com

 The Eros Earrings (right) have been in my showroom for quite some time now but only recently, have they really grown on me. Unlike the Very Audrey's, this piece is  neither classic or feminine; but I'm beginning to appreciate the little extra something a chunky earring such as this adds to a look. Since they are currently "Almost Sold Out," I didn't want to risk missing out on them!

[Since I couldn't wait to post an update with my new pieces, all photo credits for this entry goes to the JewelMint website. Once my order arrives, I'll make updates with personal photos and reviews.]

Nail Polishes of The Week - OPI's "Dating a Royal" & "Silver Shatter."

Haven't done one of these in awhile so here's a pic of my nails this week:

Base: OPI Base Coat, Polishes: OPI Dating a Royal/OPI Silver Shatter, Top: Seche Vite Top Coat
[Sorry guys, ignore the background]

I'm loving this look! It's fun, edgy, and super easy to create. What do you guys think?

Lunching at Sephora...What?!

According to Wikipedia, I work walking distance to the 11th largest mall in the United States. Yes, I looked it up and yes, because of that, christmas, birthday, and anniversary, etc. presents suddenly wait until the last minute. Did I also mention that "lunch" has developed an entirely new meaning? Too often I use "lunch" to find a new outfit or pick up some last minute beauty must-haves. Today's meal time was no exception.

Since I'm attending a wedding this weekend, I'm busting out fake lashes and I'm going to need a bomb diggity lash glue to hold them in place. (P.S. my current glue is a hot mess). Fake lashes are supposed to enhance your peepers and not make them look wonky. Therefore, lashes that are lifting or sliding are simply unacceptable and not cute! So, what's my sure fix to these worries? Duo Eyelash Adhesive. In my opinion, it's totally worth it to spend $8 on a product that actually works, and works well. Nothing beats saving the stress and worry of having a makeup malfunction, especially at a big event.

The last item that I picked up from Sephora today was the Too Faced "Naked Eye" Palette. This collection comes with 9 neutral matte and shimmer shadows for $35. First impressions so far (since I've never actually tried shadows by Too Faced before) is that the shadows are easy to wear while offering a lot of pigmentation and versatility. It should be easy to create both day and night time looks with this. In fact, if this palette lives up to my expectations, I've already got my eye on its "Matte Eyeshadow Collection" available on July 21.


Sigh. The love for makeup never sleeps...



More JewelMint!

Happy July Everyone! Just wanted to have a quick JewelMint update showcasing the Rio Bravo Earrings and the Lunar Blue Necklace. Both are great statement pieces: bold and bright. See for yourself!

Lunar Blue Necklace

I typically wouldn't prefer something of this style but I like the nice touch of color it brings to a plainer outfit. The bold turquoise and fringed detailing make for a really unique piece to anyone's jewelry box. I had an H&M employee (lol) stop to tell me that they refrained from ordering this piece because they thought the pendant would be quite small. In real life, it's actually a decent size. Obviously not enormous but clearly visible when worn. My one complaint is that the chain is too long and I can't adjust the clasp far back enough to shorten it. Grrr... does anyone know of any fixes?



Rio Bravo Earrings

This is my absolute favorite JewelMint piece! How cute are these? Everything from the bright orange center to the tarnished metal make for a wonderfully chic bohemian-esque look. Love love love. I'm so excited to wear these out because I think they're a great finishing touch to a well thoughtout look. Despite my excitement, I'm having a hard time figuring out what to wear with these. Probably something solid but any suggestions on color? Anyways, no complaints on the craftsmanship here. These come with a clasped backing and although it may seem like it's going to break, the back does taper. Also true to JewelMint form, they carry some weight to them so be selective when choosing where to wear these to.