It's All in the Cosmos - Cosmic Raspberry Lip Color by Bobbi Brown

If you know me, you know that I usually don't wear brightly colored lipsticks. I'm more of a gloss gal. Although, I have been known to rock MAC's "Woo Red" from time to time.

But I went to the mall last weekend and as I was browsing the Bobbi Brown counter, I ran across this new hot shade that I just love. It's called Cosmic Raspberry 3 (and it's got SPF 12).

Guess who got the last tube left? That's right - your girl!

I think it's perfect for lifting the mood. Especially on Friday the 13th!

Do you have a favorite shade of lipstick?

These Rocks Rock - Pur Minerals Exotic Rocks

I've used Bare Escentuals since I was 14, but now I'm ready to try something new. I haven't used Pur Minerals before but I figured what better way to start than with their Exotic Rocks.

Exotic Rocks Trio includes:

Lava Rocks
Hot Rocks
Glow Rocks


Triple the depth, drama and dimension with the adventure-ready Exotic Rocks Trio, featuring two new additions to the Pür Rocks family. Give skin a rosy radiance with the popular Hot Rocks, turn up the heat with Lava Rocks and touch the sun with Glow Rocks. Use alone or combine the multidimensional shades for an endless array of gorgeous looks for eyes, lips and cheeks.*
Pür Minerals does NOT test its products on animals.

* www.purminerals.com

Designer Animal Crackers

OMG. Found the cutest cookies ever at Safeway. I'm a lover of all things Lilly Pulitzer and these special edition boxes of Barnum's Animal Crackers are no exception.

Really? I mean, really? Could these be any cuter? I want to buy hundreds of boxes and hoard them except I know that they would get stale.

Any idea of what I could make from empty animal cracker boxes.

Get them while you can because they're "Special Edition." I wonder if Princess Kates like animal crackers?

Flash! Balance Bar has Three New Flavors

I got the "sweetest" (pun-intended) care package today from my mom via Fedex. Actually, it came from the Balance Bar Company. They sent her three new flavors of Balance Bars for me and my dorm-mates to try.

The new flavors are: Lemon Meringue Crunch, Double Chocolate Brownie and S'mores.

I'll let you know which one wins the "poll," but I can tell you now, that I already think my favorite will be Smores (and I wasn't even a campfire girl)!

This is great because I need energy since I stayed up to watch the Royal Wedding!

Have a great weekend,

Simonie

Happy Easter, Etc.

If you're on the West Coast like me, I can still say "Happy Easter!" If you're on the East Coast, I'll say "Happy Monday!" :)

I only had one day off from school for Easter and that was Good Friday. I went to the Stations of the Cross service at my home church which was really nice. Even though it was nearly three hours long, I enjoyed every minute of it. I also went to Easter Service with my family today. It was nice being home even if it was just for a couple of days.

My mom didn't have any time off work so she didn't get to really make me an "Easter Basket." But, we went to Trader Joe's which happened to be open today and picked up some of my new favorite snacks for me to take back to school.

I'd like to share a couple of them with you. Number one - Trader Joe's Marcona Almonds with Rosemary. Can't describe them. You just have to try them for yourself. Number two - Hansen's Diet Pomegranate Soda.

Hop on over to Trader Joe's and put these in your basket.

I've got a big week ahead but I promise to check in before the week is up.

Simonie

Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion

Two good things came out of my resolution to give up fried foods for Lent:

1. I have a little less body fat (I hope) for bikini season, and

2. I saved enough money on fast foods to buy myself a bottle of Kiehl's Crème de Corps Light Weight Body Lotion with SPF 30. I love everything by Kiehl's. The vanilla-scented lotion is actually my favorite, but I'm living in a warmer climate now and my skin is getting beat up by the sun. With this lotion, I'm protected.

It's 27.00 for a small bottle (8.4 ounces) but it's so good for protecting skin from the sun's harmful rays.

I love it. You can find it online at Kiehl's (which is where I do most of my shopping now) but it's also available in high-end stores like Neiman Marcus.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend. I'm heading out to read in the sun (with my Kiehl's Creme de Corps Body Lotion lathered on)!

Bliss Vanilla + Bergamont Body Butter

This stuff smells so good that I want to eat it! The combination of Vanilla and Bergamont is just awesome.

But, more importantly, the Bliss Maximum Moisture Cream Body Butter really works. It's Paraben free. I'm using mine sparingly so it's my once a week after shower treat. Oh, and it is great as an "after-shave." The weather is getting warmer which means "show off those legs!" But, don't do it until you shave! LOL

Seriously, my mom introduced me to Bliss and I love all their products. Unfortunately, as a "starving student" I can't use them all the time which makes it even more special when I can!

They have a ton of great products. Check them out at

www.blissworld.com


Simonie