Bonjour mon amis!

oh, hello there :)

I know, I know. 4 months, no post. I have no excuse. ahem. New posts to come!

things lise loves: Revlon ColorStay Mineral Mousse

this is a product that's caught my eye many a time on YouTube, but I never really wanted to fork over the $14 for a drugstore foundation. A few weeks ago, though, this stuff came on sale at Rite Aid, so I bit the bullet and bought it.

For anywhere between $12 and $14, you get 1 fluid ounce of foundation. Now my HG foundation, the MAC Face and Body foundation is only $32 for 4 ounces, aka $8 an ounce.

Just a little fun fact- when I was in India, I saw this stuff retailed for about Rs 1000, which is more than $20 in the US. Stuff is supposed to be cheaper in India....crazy!

However, after playing around with this stuff for a bit, I discovered the major difference between these two- the MAC one is very light coverage, so you do need quite a bit of it, while this stuff is very pigmented, so a little bit goes a looooong way.

It's not quite as mousse-like as the Maybelline Dream Mousse foundations, but I do still like the texture. It's a rich, creamy foundation (that squeezes out- love! no more waste, like with the original ColorStay!), and I use it mainly under my eyes, over some concealer, and around my nose. The coverage is heavy enough that it could almost past a concealer, but light enough that it's not cakey.

This stuff stays put for a very long time (hence the ColorStay), and doesn't get all gross and melty in the summer.

Bottom line? CHECK THIS STUFF OUT!

i'm back!

but not in black :(

ahem. excuse the lame ac/dc reference.

so loooooooooong time, no see, right? well i was in india for 5 weeks, and i've kind of been getting back into my regular schedule. but expect new posts very very soon- like in 10 minutes!!

love you all so insanely much :)
lise

eclectic summer

get the look:
nautical striped dress- modcloth
lucky loop flats- anthropologie
floral pearl cuff- forever 21
victorian painted rose ring- forever 21

this look is so refreshingly different. if i saw someone walking down the street like this, i would just stand there in awe. you could totally ditch the bracelet to make the outfit look much more casual, but i think the ring ties it all together. you could always add some nice earrings too :)

Untitled by love.is.the.movement featuring Anthropologie

writer's retreat tunic- modcloth
ruston bag- anthropologie
garden party necklace- anthropologie
skinny jeans- forever 21
zipper heels- modcloth

i'm not loving the necklace with this look, so i think a long necklace would look cuter. i really like pairing loose tops with tighter bottoms, and with a heel, you legs can look uber long

2 outfits? really? i have cookies baking in the oven....consoloation?

Monday, July 5, 2010

where to find unique clothes

hey guys :) as promised, fashion post today. maybe another one later on if i get to it?

i don't know about you, but sometimes i just get sick of seeing girl after girl (or boy after boy, for that matter) plastered in a shirt that says "ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH" or "HOLLISTER". sometimes, i just want some unique-ness. so how can you find clothes that no one else will have?

my style is boho, indie, and vintage-esque. thus, the clothes will be of these types.

you've got a couple of options, actually. in this post, i'm going to focus on stores, but there's always thrift stores (and of course, you can make them yourself!).

first store might be a bit of a shocker, but...



that's right guys, forever 21! the sheer amount of clothing in a forever 21 store is enough to guarantee that your clothes will be relatively unique. while forever 21 has some adorable shirts and pants, i find that their real strength lies in their skirts in dresses. they have the cutest vintage inspired skirts and dresses there, and everyone will be shocked when you say you got it for $20 from good ol' F21!


(avantgaudy.com)

oh my god, you guys. i absolutely adore this store. what it is, is a couple of really unique pieces being sold at affordable prices online. the best part? the store has only one of each item to offer, and most of it's vintage, so what are the chances of someone else having it? this store is amazing- you need need need to check it out :)




modcloth is a vintage-inspired clothing store, and they have some amazing pieces. the stuff truly is one-of-a-kind, and you're really not likely to see anything like their stuff anywhere else. modcloth can definitely get a bit pricey, but if you want a nice staple piece, look no further!


urban outfitters is on the more hipster-side of my style, but it's still one of my favorite stores. their clothes are so cool and different, and you're sure to always get compliments on them! urban outfitters is also a bit expensive, and their quality isn't the greatest, which is why i love to hit up their sales.

SHOP RUCHE
(shopruche.com)

ruche is a cute little indie clothing boutique that's quite similar to modcloth, except that they're much much cheaper. they also have a nice "indie" section to their website, where you can find adorable accessories :)

Sunday, July 4, 2010

drugstore deals: JULY 4-10

hey lovely frugalistas :)

sales vary by area, however, for the most part, they are the same. all of this info should be true for those of you on the east.


RITE AID
remember that to get most of these deals, you need to have the Wellness+ card, which is free, and you can apply for online or in store.

+UP rewards print on the bottom of your receipt, and are essentially like a "gift card" in the specified amount. it's just like CVS ExtraBucks.

- all of the new Pantene products are on sale for 2 for $7. there have been countless coupons for the new line, so use the best one that you have lying around. there were a bunch in last week's PARADE magazine. rite aid is also offering a $2 +UP reward on your purchase of 2 Pantene items, bringing your total waaaay down.

-all CoverGirl cosmetics are buy one get one 50% off, but this isn't that great of a sale. i would wait for a bogo free.

-most Vaseline products are on sale for $4.99, with a $1 +UP reward being offered for each one you buy. this might be a good time to try out that new cocoa butter body butter that i love :)

- most Aussie and Herbal Essences products are on sale for $2.99 (which is great for HE- when was the last time they were on sale?!?!) there's a $.50 off coupon in most papers, *and* RA is offering a $1 +UP reward for a product (you can only get one per transaction). this is a great deal for both HE and Aussie!

- there are 3 RiteAid exclusive coupons in the flyer- $2 off any Clean&Clear purchase, $2 off any EcoTools body purchase, and $1.50 off any Neutrogena skin care product.

- Maybelline lip and nail cosmetics are bogo 50% off, and there is a +UP reward for all ShineSensational glosses.

-L'Oreal Everstrong products are on sale for $5.99

-most Almay face stuff is on sale for $9.99

-most Blistex and Carmex products are on sale for $.99

CVS

for most of these sales, you will need CVS' ExtraCare card, which is a free rewards card available in store and online.

ExtraBucks are similar to +UP rewards from Rite Aid.

-Pantene products are on sale for $5.99, with a $2 ExtraBucks reward (i say just get them from Rite Aid!)

-Neutrogena skincare is on sale for only $8!

-CoverGirl LashBlast Fusion is $8, various eye and lip products are $7, and Clean Makeup is $6.

-Maybelline face, and all L'Oreal cosmetics are bogo 50% off.

-Dove shampoo/conditioners are 2/$6, body washes and soap packs are $6, and deodorants are 2/$5.

WALGREENS


RegisterRewards are similar to ExtraBucks and +UP rewards

-most Dove products are 4/$15, and a purchase of $15 in participating products lands you a $5 RegisterRewards.

-most Olay, Pantene, Aussie, and Head&Shoulders large-size hair/skin products are on sale for $5.99.

-all Aussie and Herbal Essences styling products are on sale for $2.99

-Maybelline, CoverGirl, and Revlon face/lip products are bogo 50% off.

guide to mac finishes

now i'm well aware that this is supposed to be a fashion blog. when was the last time i did a fashion post?

yeah...

right now, i'm just in the makeup mood. apologies.

i used to wonder about the different mac lipstick finishes. and i could never really seem to find an answer. so here's a short little post for any of you wonderers :)

AMPLIFIED CREME- a super creamy finish (it feels great on your lips), that is definitely color-packed! very very pigmented lipsticks!

FROST- pigmented lipsticks with more of a frosty finish, but they still retain the signature MAC 'sheen'.

GLAZE- one of the least pigmented MAC lipsticks. simply glazes the lips, while adding a hint of color.

LUSTRE- a very smooth slick finish, which leaves a wet look, and has a nice lustrous finish.

MATTE- very rich color pay off with no shimmer or shine. very trendy right now.

SATIN- buildable color, with a smooth, silky finish.

CREMESHEEN- my absolute favorite. like amplified creme, but not as intense.