Two Girls, No Clue

$3 oversized dolman from Forever 21

Won this shiny new duo of lip gloss and mascara from a Lucky Magazine sweepstakes! I didn’t even realize I’d won… they usually notify me via e-mail before mailing it out, but I’m definitely not complaining. There were probably 1000 winners for this, but I don’t care! Woo! :D

Enter monthly here — or daily if you want, but prizes rotate monthly — to win a sweet variety of free stuff!! Seriously, enter. This is actually the FOURTH time I’ve won a free item from Lucky. To date, I’ve won a terrific batch of Vitamin C paper masks by myfaceworks, the BEST day lotion by Envision Beauty (but too pricey to resupply…), a full-size bottle Yves Rocher So Elixir Eau de Parfum, and a lip balm & face/body mist by Borba (which they never DID end up shipping to me, sadly… but that was the only one). The point is, I won. Good stuff. Four times. You can too.

Anyway, onto the review. Both the lip gloss and the mascara featured here are by Avon, part of the superSHOCK collection. I’d never actually tried an Avon product before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. As you’ve probably already noticed, these babies are about twice the size of your average lip gloss and mascara. Whether you actually get twice the lip gloss or mascara is doubtful - unfortunately I can neither confirm or deny this since I’ve already discarded the wrapping in my haste to sample the goodies.

Anyway, I balked at first, but I have to confess that there is something glamorous about picking up an oversized tool and painting your face with it (not like this, but you know). It actually feels old Hollywood. Practically speaking, you probably won’t find yourself packing these into your clutch purse anytime soon… unless they’re the ONLY items you plan on packing.

But they might well be - they’re actually great. Let’s start with the lip gloss.

The Avon superSHOCK liquid lip shine I received was in a color called “Melon Madness,” and it’s absolutely gorgeous - an ultra-flattering coral shade flecked with gold shimmer - and the shimmer bit is actually wonderfully subtle, so that your lips look full and luscious, and not overly frosted like a teenager’s. The application wand is tightly contained, comes free with a little *pop*, and looks about as wide as a person’s lip, but easy to use… sort of like a giant crayon… but dear god, don’t use crayons on your face. <— /protip

Anyway, you know I love my bargain drugstore brands, but this product is far more pigmented than any drugstore gloss I’ve tried to date. And it actually smells like melon! But not overwhelmingly so (please take note, Bath and Headache Works). As for the texture, I found it pleasantly smooth and rich - slightly “tacky,” but with lip gloss, that’s generally a good thing. I’ve yet to test the staying power, because I don’t want to go to class looking like Kim Kardashian. Easy mistake, I know.

[-placeholder- will update with before/after pictures soon, and mascara review. It’s 2am. goodnight.]

This over a long sleeved shirt over a tank top = my chilly house (have you SEEN gas prices) is suddenly cozy.  I am in love.  Out of stock online but I snagged one in the Target store yesterday. <3  It is currently buttoned all the way up to my chinny chin chin.

(Source: target.com)

Took a cue from My Mom, the Style Icon, and asked my lovely mother to strike a pose for the camera. She’s amassed a choice variety of pieces over the years, and I’m pretty sure her wardrobe is about thrice the size of mine. I have no idea what she’s wearing (will ask her later), but she sure looks cute!

Cosmetic wish list: a foundation that offers lightweight coverage while keeping your skin hydrated and protected through the harsh winter.  Consumersearch.com shows that Tarte Smooth Operator Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 is one of the highest rated moisturizers on Sephora and Makeupalley.com. 

Also on the wish list: a new facial lotion for daytime wear.  I’m currently debating between Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating lotion SPF 15 and Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream (known as a good body cream, but equally suitable for the face).