When You Can't Afford a Trip to the Spa - SpaRitual Nail Polish

I've been feeling so stressed lately. And they say that color has a lot to do with your mood. So, while browsing my favorite drug store last night, I ran across this SpaRitual nail enamel. I'm pretty much an "OPI Gal," but this polish is just a couple bucks more and I often have a tough time getting my OPI open after it's been sitting a while. SpaRitual's patented Plum (TM) cap is supposed to alleviate that problem.

Anyway, the colors are super fun. If anyone has tried it, let me know. I'd love to hear your comments.

Simonie!

Smokey-I by Almay (So Easy My Mom Can Do It!)

As you know, I love the "Smokey Eye" look. But it can be expensive to get and takes a little work. My mom always wants the "smokey eye" effect but she is sort of. . .let's say, "makeup challenged."

Anyway, Almay has a new product from their "Intense i-color" line called "Smokey-I." I got this one for brown eyes at Walgreen's for 7.99. You can probably even find it cheaper on sale or at some other places.

It goes on better if you use your own applicator instead of the ones that come with the kit. However, if you're a "makeup on the go gal," then the Almay applicators (2 come in each set) should work just fine.

It's not the greatest "smokey eye" look on the planet, but the effect is definitely there. The thing I like about Almay is that it's hypoallergic and the price is perfect for a college student.

There's "Smokey-I" for blue eyes and green eyes too.

Simonie

Long Time, No Blog

I'm back!!!!!!! Oh, my God. Where do I begin? Well, let's just say college was much more work than I've ever had in my life! News flash. I finished my first quarter in mid-December and then had my Christmas Break. Except that I had to get FOUR wisdom teeth pulled over break. Yeah. Four. So, it wasn't much of a break at all. I'm back at school. Second quarter is well underway and I'm peddling as fast as I can!

But, I had to take time to tell you about my latest passion. I'm taking a film class this quarter and so I needed a Netflix subscription to rent the hard to find movies. Netflix is the best thing since Tivo! They have so many movies. And while I have very little time to watch movies (other than those assigned by my class) it's a great way to unwind on the weekend. AND, they have all my favorite TV shows on DVD (like "Gossip Girls") so you never have to wonder what happened 2 seasons ago. It's all on record! Way cool.

I'm off to class now, but I promise to blog more. Maybe I'll add movie reviews to my blog. Wouldn't that be a fun idea?

Okay, bye for now.

Smell like a woman

Hey guys!

Sorry I have been gone for a while, I have been really busy lately. One thing that every woman should LOVE and always wear is perfume! I love perfume, and I am always looking for the one that I can't live without. A perfume is a girl's signature and it should represent her. When a person smells your scent, they should be able to tie it to you. It is important that a girl tries as many perfumes as they have to in order to find the one that works perfectly with their body chemistry.

REMEMBER...a woman never tells their scent! If some one else, simply say "now that's a secret I'll never tell!"


Simonie : )

My French Manicure - I Did It All By Myself (with a little help from Incoco)

I sang at a wedding today and wanted to make sure my nails looked classy but not too flashy. But I'm on a student budget so it's called "do-it-yourself."

Anyway, last night I was browsing the makeup aisle of Rite-Aid for a new nail color and found this new "Dry Nail Applique" by Incoco. The best part is it was on a closeout for 3.99. The kit contains the complete kit for a French manicure which includes 20 color strips, a cuticle stick, a mini file and a nail polish remover cloth. At first I didn't think I could do it but it just takes a little patience. I also went to YouTube and found a virtual instruction manual.

They look like tips but they're my own nails (no chemicals used) and my French manicure looks great (if I do say so myself). I used "Fairy Dust," but Incoco makes a bunch of different colors of these dry nail appliques. I want to try them all. The box says that the manicure lasts for two weeks. I'll let you know.

In the meantime, au revoir for now! :)

www.incoco.com

Quite Possibly the Cutest Snack Ever Made!

Okay, did I tell you guys that I am totally obsessed with hummus these days? Just can't get enough of it.

Anyway, I found these adorable little individual hummus snack packs at Target. They're made by Sabra which is one of my favorite hummus brands. A little expensive for a college girl at 1.99 a pack, but they were just too cute to pass up and they fit perfectly in my dorm fridge. :)

www.sabra.com

I (Heart) My New Mug!

I WAS FEELING BLUE, BUT NOW I'M HAPPY AND GREEN!


Confession time. I have been so homesick lately. I couldn't wait to live at college and be all on my own. Now, the things I took for granted (like my own private bathroom) seem so special and privileged!

Anyway, if you know me, you know that I'm a "tea-totaller." Love my teas. Especially my green teas. So, my mom sent me a green mug for my green tea (works for coffee and hot chocolate too).

Great thing about this new Aladdin Sustainable Mug is that it's recycled. And my dorm room theme is pink and you guessed it - green!

It's also a neat little "ice-breaker" and that's pretty cool for meeting new people at college. Aladdin makes so much cute stuff!