Monday, October 29, 2018

Pumpkin Nails

Hey everyone! It's Halloween week which means I can use my pumpkin stamping plate from Born Pretty Store. They sent this to me complimentary to review a few weeks ago and I was waiting for now to use it.

Now I wouldn't consider myself the greatest at stamping, but I've definitely had some stamping plates work better than others and this was one of them. My black polish stamped so nicely with this plate and the image came out perfect each time. Although I just used Essie Say It Ain't Soho a couple weeks ago, I knew it would make the perfect orange base for this mani. Btw, I only used one coat here to reach full opacity!






There are a ton of other great Halloween stamping plates on www.bornprettystore.com and, even though Halloween is this week, you can order something fun for next year! When you place an order with BPS make sure you use my discount code ASYW10 for 10% off!

xoxo,

Brooke


Disclaimer: The products in this post were provided for my honest review by the Born Pretty Store. All opinions are my own.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Fountain of Truth Beauty Review

Hey everyone! How was your weekend? Yesterday we ran some errands and treated ourselves to all you can eat sushi (our favorite). Today I'm definitely planning on doing some Halloween nails and maybe getting some baking in.

Today I'm sharing my Fountain of Truth Voxbox that I recently received from Influenster. I'm always down to try some new skincare products as we head into colder weather so I was really excited to try these out. Influenster is an online community of consumers who give reviews on products and experiences. If you are active on the site, Influenster may invite you to participate in their VoxBox programs, where members receive complimentary products to review.

I had never heard of Fountain of Truth, so I did a little research into the brand and found out it was founded by Giuliana Rancic. It is a clean, anti-aging beauty line that is safe, effective, and luxurious. They have also made it a part of their mission to partner with FAB-U-WISH and The Pink Agenda in the fight against breast cancer. So far this brand sounds pretty awesome!


In my box I received the following products:

The Truth Insta Face-Lift Elixir
A light-weight treatment that can help your skin fight the visible signs of aging. Developed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, this product claims to create a look of plumpness and volume. With continued use, skin's appearance will improve and take on more bounce and radiance.

How to use: Apply one pump over entire face and neck in both the morning & night.

The verdict: Love the twist up of the bottle cap - very cool and fun to use! The fragrance on this one was also a little strong for me. Kind of had a minty scent, which I'm not a big fan of. I haven't seen any immediate change in my skin, but will have to keep using to see if I notice anything.

Dream Cream Overnight Repair Mask
An overnight, transformative sleep cream that replenishes moisture and the appearance of fuller looking skin. Helps wake up your skin, making it appear smoother and brighter with a dreamy glow.

How to use: Massage a generous layer onto the face and neck. Leave overnight.

The verdict: Firstly, this stuff is THICK. It's difficult to blend into the skin because of how heavy it is. I honestly wouldn't recommend sleeping with it on because it will stick to everything. Maybe try it more as a wash of mask? I hate fragrances, so the herbal scent in this product was just a little much for me. I may give it another go in my dry areas during the winter.

Honey Glow Mask
This mask enhances and hydrates skin for a dewy, youthful appearance. The creamy, soft texture warms when massaged and will nourish and revitalize, for a glowing, smoother and softer appearance.

How to use: Apply a thick layer over the entire face. Massage for one to two minutes while it warms. Leave for 15-30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

The verdict: It's no secret that I have sensitive skin, so when a product is "warming," it makes me a little nervous. For that reason, I made sure not to leave this on for the full 30 minutes. The texture is pretty thick upon application and has a pleasant, sweet honey scent. It smoothed out once I put it on and it was a little warming, but nothing irritating. My skin was super soft when I washed of the mask and felt hydrated. I plan on continuing to use this once a week.


Overall my favorite product was the Honey Glow Mask. The fragrance in the other two were just a tad bit strong for me. The packaging on all of the products is beautiful and looks great sitting out in the bathroom. I'm going to continue using these products and see how they perform in the winter when my skin needs the most help.

Have a great week!

xoxo,
   Brooke


Disclosure: I received these products complimentary for testing purposes from Influenster.

Friday, October 19, 2018

Essie Fall for NYC

Hey everyone! How was your week? I came down with a cold so I'm actually home sick today trying to kick this thing.

I was able to get my hands on Essie Fall for NYC, part of their fall 2018 collection. I never thought I'd want a mustard yellow creme, but when I saw it on Instagram I knew I needed it. I have to say the new wider brushes on Essie polishes are great! The formula on this one was also super easy to work with and I reached opacity in two coats.

I used nail stencils for the leaves with Essie Say It Ain't Soho. The glitter accent is Julep Autumn.





Have a great weekend!

xoxo,
   Brooke

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Leaves Nails

Hi everyone! I feel like I haven't posted in forever. Things have felt kind of overwhelming with school and, even though I've been painting my nails, I just haven't had time to take photos/write about them! Since we have a 3 day weekend I promised myself I would make time.

We went apple picking yesterday at Ochs Orchard in Warwick, NY. They had a huge variety of apple trees and other fun things to pick as well! I actually brought my nail polish color in my purse to take pictures of my nails in front of an apple tree. I might have looked a little weird but the photos were so worth it!

For our apple picking day I wanted to do some fun nail art. I started with Zoya Tawny, a deep rose/red copper that is packed with shimmer. For my middle and ring fingers I started with a base of OPI Tickle My France-y and then went in with a leaves design from this stamping plate from Born Pretty Store. Here's how I did it: I used a dark red polish as my stamping color and got the image onto the stamper. I quickly took Zoya Tawny on a small detail brush and painted over the leaves, giving the design a more dimensional look. I really love how it came out!





How pretty are the mums in that last photo? I just love fall! 

xoxo,
   Brooke