nail color of the week: Milani Creme Brulee

Milani Creme Brulee nail polish was worn by the models for the Charlotte Ronson show during ny fashion week. after seeing it, i made a mental note to get it-- i'm always at the drugstore for something! now it's my new go-to shade when i don't really have time to wait for a darker color to dry or i can't decide what color to wear. the formula is great-- easily applies in thin coats-- and you can wear it as sheer or opaque as you want (i'm wearing three coats in the pic).

i bought mine at CVS, but you can find this and all Milani products at drugstores and mass retailers nationwide.

xo
pic taken by me :)

Milani "Black Magic" Nail Lacquer Collection

want to go for a wicked-cool nail look this week? one of Milani's limited-edition Black Magic Nail Lacquers just might be the nail polish to wear with whatever costume your wearing on the 31st and beyond. the colors are daring blacks with a fabulous glitter-- gorgeous!

colors featured in the collection:

Enchantment
Magical
Charmed
Fairy Tail
Whimsical
Spellbinding

i've seen these in person, but haven't worn any of them. Scrangie posted her take on them (with swatches of course), so head on over there to check it out. :)

Milani Black Magic Nail Lacquers are available at CVS stores nationwide.

xo

my favorite drugstore beauty buys 10.24.08

it's friday! are you excited for the weekend?

i know, for me, the weekend is about getting a head start on the week that is to come, but i also set aside time to just be lazy and do nothing but catch up on TiVo'd shows and hang out with the kids. i like to stay close to home on the weekends, and since hubby works both days, it makes it easy to do so. :)

well, enough about me...on to the beauty buys!


Maybelline Great Lash Mascara is the classic must-have mascara in the oh-so-recognizable pink and green tube. i like to use it in Blackest Black and pile it on, baby! it never clumps and wears beautifully. it also comes in a waterproof formula if that's something you require- a great buy for less than $5!


Milani Eyeshadow Quads deliver brilliantly pigmented eyeshadows that work well for every occasion! i love them in Desert Suedes, Autumn Earth and Wild Violets, but i know that any of them would be fabulous to own!


Physicians Formula Powder Palette Multi-Color Highlighter is a fabulous powder that i don't use as a highlighter, but as a setting powder after i apply my liquid foundation. all of the colors help to create a "glow" to my skin. it's not shimmery, and somehow all of the colors work together to make skin look great!

have a fabulous weekend all!

xo

nail color of the week: Milani Black Cherry

Milani Black Cherry, as you can see, is a deep burgundy shade with a subtle shimmer that looks much darker indoors than out.

i still love this color in spite of the fact that it's so difficult to photograph. it is perfect for fall, and you can find it at the drugstore, so there's no need to drive all over looking for it. :)


xo

photos taken by me :)

my favorite drugstore beauty buys 8.15.08

happy friday everyone! i hope you had a great week! my week went by so fast, and i have had some exciting things happen!


ok, on with the show...

Milani Glimmer Stripes in Bronze Glimmer is a great all-over face product. especially for summer, and even when it's long gone, this little palette of color works as an eyeshadow, a cheek highlighter and a bronzer. i love to add a touch of it over my more matte blush to give it a hint of sheen. these are available in other "glimmers" as well.

Noxema Cleansing Cream is one i'm sure many of you have used in the past. i love the smell and the cool tingle it leaves on my face. after a long day in the sun, if you get burned or not, this will help soothe and cool your skin.

Rimmel French Manicure with Lycra in French Rose is an amazing sheer pink that leaves your nails looking natural, but better.. even without doing a traditional french tip with it, when you don't have time to invest in a darker shade, swiping a coat or two of this on will leave you satisfied with the outcome until you do. it dries quickly and lasts a long time!


i hope you have a fabulous weekend!

xo