perhaps a new idea... (and a rather boring rant)

hello darlings :)

sorry about the lack of posts lately. i've just been kind of...frustrated. i feel like i work really hard on this blog and people don't read it, but hard work *does* pay off. i guess it just takes some time. i want to thank each and every one of you for following this blog. i wouldn't do this without you. you guys are amazing :)

sorry about that.

anyways, ever since i've started working for spending money, i've become super-stingy. i just feel like there's not much of a point wasting money on makeup i might never wear. a girl can always dream, right?

so i want to introduce a little section every sunday (beginning of the week) highlighting the week's sales in drugstores. objections?


i won't talk about sales, since it's obvious a little late for that, but coupons are always nice :)

for those of you who missed my post about rite aid video values, scroll down to read about that amazing program.

one website i really like frequenting for coupons is redplum.com. it's totally safe (no viruses or stuff, they even send a flyer out to most homes!). they currently have $1 off garnier, l'oreal, and rimmel coupons. these are great to have stashed up your sleeve when those 75% off stickers start to make an appearance :)

the final website i love is nouveaucheap.blogspot.com it's a blog about a woman who finds all the best finds of the drugstores, and is nice enough to share them with us :)

wishlist (continued)

okay girlies, as promised, the rest of my wishlist :)
read the first entry so you understand that this isn't actually a wishlist- mostly stuff that i've heard raves about and want to try.



laura mercier tinted moisturizer- $42

so what's so great about this? i'm not really sure. i've heard so many raves about this, i have huge expectations. i think the reason expensive tinted moisturizers are good because they're usually better quality. and let's face it- we don't want to stuff our pores with some cheapo moisturizer, now do we? i'm not saying just because this is more expensive it's better, but that's just word on the street :)


">nars blush- $26

it's not so much the texture of this blush or anything, it's more the color. everyone and their grandmother has raved about orgasm. the blush. it looks good on so many people that wear it, which is why i too have fallen for it. on a different note, i've heard that elf's studio line blushing and bronzing powder has a blush that's almost a perfect dupe for this. just putting it out there.



">urban decay eyeshadow- $17

one of my favorite gurus, kelleeexann, has raved about this eyeshadow for a while now. she says that the shade foxy, a glittery cream color, is the best highlight on the face of this earth. so many people have told me that they really love this shadow, which is why i look forward to trying it :)

ugh, i'm never going to finish this :(

swim team. bleh. on a stick.

best of the drugstore (part 2)

happy easter. or passover. or whatever holiday you do celebrate :)

best concealer:

maybelline's mineral power concealer- about $8

i really like this concealer because of it's nice creamy consistency. it claims to have micro minerals in it, so i guess that's a plus :) in general, a lot of drugstore concealers are pretty good, but if you need a lot of concealer, or just want a good quality, it's not absurd to invest in a higher end one, like mac.

best lipstick:

new york color moisturizing lipstick (not exact name)- $1.99

this isn't the best lipstick i've ever tried. i'll give you that. what i do like about it though is its insanely low price. my favorite color is lilac dream, which is just a tad darker than my actual lip color, so it's nice for school. these are moisturizing, and certainly won't dry your lips out. i definitely think you should give these guys a shot :)

best lip gloss:

covergirl wetslicks lip gloss- $5 (shown in watermelon splash)

granted, i'm not a huge fan of glossy lips. i really just prefer matte, unglossy color on my lips. however, i think a little bit of gloss some days can look pretty. i like this stuff, although the scent can make you feel a little gross if fruity smells sicken you. it's one of the best lip glosses i've tried though- i haven't found that many good drugstore ones, actually. not that i've tried a lot...

best eyshadow:

physican's formula custom shimmer strips- $11 (shown in bronzed brown eyes)

i love these things. not only do they choose colors that compliment you eye color, you get a whole bunch of colors. 9 to be exact. these are good quality shadows that have nice color pay off. physician's formula is on the expensive side for the drugstore, but i think you can totally justify this $11 price tag. besides, it's much cheaper than a mac shadow :)

best eyeliner:

revlon beyond natural defining eye pencil- $7

hands down, the best eyeliner i've ever tried. it's very creamy, and has a nice rich formula. it literally glides onto your eyes, so you don't have to pull on anything. the color stays put for a long time, and is easily the best eyeliner roaming in the drugstore aisles.

best nail polish:

revlon nail polish- $5

this is the best drugstore nail polish, and is serious competition for opi. at like half the price. this stuff doesn't budge from your nails if you follow up with a good top coat (i like sally hansen's hard as nails clear coat). the color selection is okay, as they have much more reds and pinks than blues and greens. my favorite shades? wine with everything and no shrinking violet.

i'm going to be doing a drugstore skincare post too