Winter Fragrances

Two fragrances caught my fancy this fall, Couture Couture by Juicy Couture and Natori by Josie Natori.

I have to say the Couture Couture is my favorite of the two. It's more wearable for daytime. It has a yummy scent--you can definitely smell the grape in there, but it's not Kool-Aid-ish. It warms up nicely, but I wish there was more staying power.

The Natori is definitely more of a nighttime scent. Mysterious, mature and rich. Pleased with this since I got it for half retail price. Might not be so happy if I'd paid full price :/ .

I am itching to try *another* cool weather fragrance. I have heard many people rave about the new Bath & Body Works Twilight Woods fragrance, including one of my favorite bloggers Nouveau Cheap, that I must check it out! And since B&BW is always running some sort of deal, I know I can get it for a bargain!!!

Some things I'm loving!

VersaTan

When I "unfroze" my tanning membership this spring (I know.  Don't judge.), I was able to add *spray-tanning* to my package.  My salon uses VersaTan, and it is AWESOME!  

I am not a self-tanner gal---I always get streaky.  But this is different.  You get in a shower stall type box, and it sprays you first with tanner, dries you, then sprays you with moisturizer, and then dries you again.

VersaTan is nothing like what I had heard about MysticTan.  It gives a really even glow, without any orange at all.  I highly recommend it!

Sudocrem

Love this stuff!  Heard about it originally from Lollipop26  whose blog and YouTube channel are both fab!

 

It's a "Nappy Cream" from Europe that really helps get rid of acne and redness.  It's also a great multi-purpose item for cuts, rashes and any general skin malady.  The scent is *wonderfully lavendery*.  Sudocrem is different from most of our US diaper creams in that it contains alcohol and has anti-bacterial properties.  My awesome globe-trotting Daddy brought me some from London, but it can be purchased on Ebay and various websites.

MAC

I am a sucker for MAC.  There are a few things I am really loving right now...

Shadesticks~ these are an everyday for me.  I use them as a base for my eyeshadow.  They really make my shadow stick on my oily lids.  I'm loving the new shades from the new Sugarsweet collection.

Mineralize Skinfinish~ this is MAC's Mineral Makeup.  I love it because it is really buildable, and can be as light or full coverage as you need.  Gives your skin a great glow and texture.

MV2 Fragrance~honestly, I haven't met a MAC fragrance I didn't like.  They are all really subtle and lovely.  Right now I like the MV2 because it seems *springlike*!

Everyday Products

I cannot believe it's been so long!  It's been work, work, work!!

Here's a fun meme that I hope you will do on your blog, too, or in the comments:

Everyday Products I'm Using Right Now:
Shampoo: Dove Shine

Conditioner: Dove Shine

Styling products: Moroccan Oil (LOVE this for my thick hair!), Straight Sexy Hair Power Straight, Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus (can u tell I like 'sexy hair'  lol  ;))

Shower Gel: Dove Supreme cream oil mixed with B&BW Black Amethyst Creamy Body Wash

Body moisturizer: B&BW Black Amethyst Cream
Deodorant: Dove

Fake Tan: ghostly right now, but as of Friday I will be getting real rays at the salon (I know, bad girl!  But it helps me mentally and clears up my skin!)

Cleanser: Olay cream cleanser and Neutrogena eye makeup remover

Exfoliator: a cotton washcloth

Primer: I switch between Rimmel and Monistat Anti-Chafe Gel (a perfect dupe of Smashbox Photofinish Primer---$5 instead of $36!)

Foundation: Everyday Minerals and MAC Mineral Skin Finish in Medium
Foundation brush: Bare Minerals buffer
Concealer: Makeup For Ever concealer palette 
Powder: MAC MSF natural in medium

Blusher: MAC Mineralize Blush in Gentle

Bronzer: MAC MSF So Ceylon

Highlighter: MAC cream colour base in Luna

Eyeshadow base: Urban Decay Primer Potion and MAC Paint Pot in Painterly (I have oily lids, y'all)

Eyeshadows: loving my Kat Von D palette right now

Eyeliner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack on top and Makeup For Ever 24/7 black on bottom, and/or waterline

Eyelash curler: Revlon

Eyelash base: none

Mascara: Covergirl Lash Blast (the orange one) it is AWESOME!!!

Lipstick: MAC Chignon

Lipgloss: Rimmel Snog

Nail Colour: American, y'all
Fragrance:  Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy ---what am I, 12? lol but I like it!