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So this post is basically going to be a ramble. I am just going to warn you now. :) The color I am wearing on both my hands and toes is Turning Heads Red by Essie. I talk about this color in a previous post. I am assuming that this color is being discontinued because the polish was so discounted. Now I have no idea what is going on with my camera, but all the pictures it takes are blurry to semi- blurry. So sorry this picture looks so off. I promise the color is not at all an orange red, although that's how my crazy camera photographed it. I tried my new Essie Crystal Nail File, and so far I really like it. I heard it is supposed to be less damaging, and I have heard it from a reader that it has helped her nails not peel as much. I suggest this to everyone, but I would like to have a little warning that it feels different than a regular file. If you are have sensitive nails, you may not like it. (I have no idea if I am saying so it makes sense... I have re-written that sentence multiple times. Oh well)

So I have been hooked on the show Heroes. I have been flying through the first season. I watch an episode basically whenever I have the chance. Today I mainly stayed away from that and got some more productive things done today. I am always working to make my blog better so I decided to get a new picture up top and now you can listen to music while you are on my blog. I picked 25 songs that I personally like for you to listen to you. Do you like this new feature or is it annoying? I plan to change up the songs and get new ones every once in awhile. Speaking of tv and such Pretty Little Liars comes on tonight. I have been really into that show because of all the mystery... I have so many questions about what is going on. Some of the characters seem a little predictable, but I can't help but watch it. I just finished re-reading Eclipse because the movie is coming out on June 30. :DDDDDD I am super excited about that. I am not going to the midnight showing though :(. Ok I better stop rambling! I only meant for this to be a quick update post... :} Thanks so much for reading!

XOXO,

Cathy

P.S. I have a poll going on. Please answer... It's anonymous. :) Thanks!

Ulta Haul

On Sunday I was running some errands after Church and I made a stop at Ulta. I thought this would be a fun little post that you guys would enjoy. :) I went to a sporting goods store and picked some boring shorts and such... Without further ado, I should begin my haul!

So I thought it would be best to take one photo of all the products. Do you guys mind?
When I went to Ulta, they had a great little Clearance section, so I will share those items first. They had an Essie nailpolish for $0.99! Can you believe that? It is a gorgeous summer red, and I couldn't resist! I looove nailpolish! The color is Turning Heads Red :) The next great steal is the hair product kit in the back! It has 3 items for only $13. I really wanted a leave-in conditioner and I think this was perfect! It has Sexy Hair's Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner (doesn't that just sound soo healthy?), Smooth & Seal Anti-Frizz & Shine Spray, and a water bottle. I thought this was super cool that it was that cheap. Would you guys like a review on any of those hair products?

I picked up an extra NYC Blushable Creme stick for my sister. (As talked about here.) She really loved it so... I just can't help it that I'm that nice! JK! It's really inexpensive, but it is the thought that counts. I got an Essie crystal nail file. I have really wanted one. They are really great because you can use them forever because they never get dull. I also got a cheap Ardell eye lash curler just to try.

Finally, the last product, and one that I am pretty excited for trying... Mario Badesco Drying Lotion. I will do a review for this and let you know what I think about it.

I recently got Netflix and have really been enjoying it! It's bad because I have been watching too much tv and such... I am going to start the shows Heroes and Lost. I know Lost has sooo many fans so I have to start watching it. Especially because it's already over so I don't ever have to wait a week for a new episode.Well I think that's it! Hope you enjoyed it! Leave a comment!

XOXO,

Cathy

Battle of the Brands

So I know I have heard someone do Battle of the Brands.... But I have no idea when or who it was, so I can't give the credit to them. What this basically means is you take two similar products, but are two different brands and you compare them. Normally you do a high end and low end product, but it doesn't really matter. Anyways I thought I would share my thoughts on a product that has been receiving some serious love in the blogging community: NYC's Blushable Creme Stick. I thought I would do a comparison between this product which is sooo affordable compared to NARS' Multiple in Orgasm.

Product: NYC Blushable Creme Stick

Color: Plaza Pink

Price: $3.99

Location (Where can you find this?): The Drugstore (Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, etc.)

VS.

Product: NARS Multiple

Color: Orgasm

Price: $38

Location: Sephora, Online

So that is the basic information for the products. :)

This the NARS Multiple. I personally own the mini version of this, but it is the same product nonetheless. The Sephora website says it "imparts the radiant peachy pink with shimmer to the eyes, cheeks, lips, and decolletage.

PROS: The procuct is very silky... I mean it just feels so smooth and soo easy to blend. I just love the packaging of NARS products... I really do :) It has no smell, which I like. It does have a LOT of shimmer (depending on what type of person you are this depends.

CONS: The price is way too high in my opinion. This product is basically shimmer, and no color really. Once you blend it in the color disappears. Beware that it is basically gold shimmer.

This is a picture of the Creme Stick obviously :P. I took it in my own back yard to make the picture more intersting...

PROS: The price is great, especially for how great this product is. The color is gorgeous with just the perfect amount of shimmer in my opinion.

CONS: The packaging to me is very drugstore looking. (Some may not care, but I thought I would point that out. I, personally, don't really care.) The product also smells a little drugstorey (haha that word is totally made up right now on the spot) but once you apply it you can't smell it.

Insert picture of me owning more than one. :) I actually bought the extra one for my sister because she loves this product.


SWATCH TIME! hehe OK so this Plaza Pink. The one on the bottom is not blended, but the one on the top is. Sorry for the darkness. I know this picture isn't the best quality... oh well I can only work on it.

This is a picture of Orgasm on top and Plaza Pink on the Bottom. They both are unblended. Look how little color Orgasm has! This picture really is true to life.

Verdict: Get the drugstore one. In my opinion this NARS multiple in particular is not worth the money.

I hope you enjoyed this! Do you want more of Battle of the Brand? What would you buy? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO,
Cathy

P.S. GO GET YOURSELF A CREME STICK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have heard Plaza Pink goes great with Benefit's Coralista... Just thought I would let you know. :) Also an Ulta haul will be going up tomorrow.

Bittersweet Symphony-- The Verve

This is such a cute tag! You get a little look into what people's music taste is! Everyone feel free to do this tag. I got this lovely tag from *Viva La Fashion*

The Rules

1. Put your ipod/ Mp3/ iTunes on shuffle.

2.For each question press the next button to get your answer.

3.You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds.

Now onto pregunta numero uno (spanish for question number one. just showing off my skills... haha just kidding I have only taken one class on spanish . :)

If someone says "Is this okay?" you say:

Good Life -- Kanye West

How would you describe yourself?

I Can See Clearly Now-- Johnny Nash

What do you like in a guy/ girl?

Free Fallin'-- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

What is your life's purpose?

Just A Girl-- No Doubt

What do your friends think of you?

Fluorescent Adolescent-- Arctic Monkeys

What do your parents think of you?

Lovegame-- Lady Gaga Ok that is wrong..... Haha you can tell this is totally random...

What do you think about very often?

Fall For You-- Secondhand Serenade

What do you think of the person you like?

Broken-Hearted Girl-- Beyonce

My music taste really is random. Lately I have been really liking alternative bands. I like oldies, a little rap, pop, alternative that kind of thing. Leave a comment if you want to do this tag. :P)

XOXO,

Cathy

P.S. As for the title, I put my iPod on shuffle and this is the song that came up. :)

Long Time, No See

So I know I haven't posted in forever! Things are going to change now though. I had computer problems, which made blogging difficult... I have been taking it easy and really enjoying the summer weather. (Except it seems to storm 90% of the time. So more correctly, I enjoy the weather when it is nice.) I have ton of reviews and ideas of blog posts that I am going to be doing. I just wanted to make a quick post explaining myself. I really want to be a more active part of the beauty blogging world. Leave a comment of any of the blogs that you really enjoy. I really like fashion/ makeup blogs. :) I know I make a lot of promises to make a post about this or that and I haven't really been following through! I am so sorry, and things are going to change ASAP!

Some Ideas for Blog Posts:

-MAC's Select MoistureCover vs. Clinque's All About Eyes Concealer. I would take about the coverage of dark undereye circles and blemishes.

-My Hair Products (Shampoo, Conditioner, Mousse, and Such.

-Nail of the Day (I will post a new one every time I change my nail color. (Unless in case of being extreme busy or if it is a color I already have posted here.)

-Favorite Products of the Month. Would you prefer at the end of the month or beginning of the next month? I know it doesn't really matter, but I am just wondering.

-Hauls? Possibly if you guys are interested. Clothes and makeup? If I showed clothes would you rather I wore and took a picture or if I just showed what it was?

-Product Raves. If I had a product that I really was loving, I would tell you guys about it.

-Vanity Tour. The organization of my vanity and the set up?

Alright so those were just some ideas I had. Leave me some love in the comments please!

XOXO,

Cathy