I told you this would be a new feature on the blog. Sigh.
Here’s what I’ve managed to pick up this week;
BaubleBar Neon Bib Necklace
I’m pretty sure I’m obsessed with their weekly Buried Baubles. For those of you not in the know, they reduce one item on their site to a frugal $10 if you can find it. I’ve been searching and buying for a solid 3 weeks now. ::hangs head in shame::
I really don’t want to have to say this, but I do believe it may be a new feature on my blog. I’ve told myself I am on a spending freeze, but then I find myself doing the exact opposite. It’s just so hard to go without being a loyal consumer. Am I right, shopaholics?
I blame last week’s purchases on my lonely heart. You see, my hubs was out of town, so naturally I had to fill that void. With makeup and dresses of course. Makes sense right? I know.
I’ve been lusting after a beautiful shade of hot pink lipstick for a long time now, specifically Make Up For Ever’s #36. However, at $20 a pop, I had to make sure I was ready to commit. So I had postponed the purchase. That is, until I found myself browsing the beauty section at my local Walgreen’s. I saw a similar shade from Revlon and decided to give it a go! Although it wasn’t as pigmented as I would have liked, it was a nice way to slowly transition into the world of colored lips (I never really wear lipstick). I also paired it with Revlon’s Colorburst in Hot Pink to give it a more glossy texture.
I also finally popped my Tobi cherry by ordering a really fun and sexy mini dress. I initially wanted the black & white zig zag pattern, but settled for this blue and coral tone. I’m so glad I did! It’s really fun and comfortable, although it’s a little shorter than I would normally rock a frock. I am not letting this discourage me though, as I plan to wear it to a bachelorette party and that’s what sexy dresses were made for, right? The bad thing is, I am now totally going to go bananas for all things Tobi. Why couldn’t it have been heinous and ill-fitting? That never happens.
Question is…does metal beat Spock? 😉
But in all seriousness, how adorable is the lovely Etsy shop, Rocks Paper Metal? I absolutely adore their bright and fun color palette and casually playful designs. And I’m definitely not the only one. The lovely ladies that comprise RPM (sweet moniker), Kat and Diana, were quick to fill me in that their hands are full. And they are not kidding. Each RPM piece is diligently hand made by one of them. Oh, to have these talents….
Thankfully, I come bearing good news! How would you like to get your hands on one of these pretties for a fraction of the price? Kat and Diana were sweet enough to partner up with the blog to offer all readers 15% off! All you have to do is type MELIFICENT at checkout. And as if that wasn’t good enough, you will also receive a little extra surprise in your package!
If you are more of the betting kind, try your luck at the lovely Fashionable ESQ‘s giveaway, where you can win a pair of Rocks Paper Metal earrings!
Update; I snagged this dainty bar bracelet with the code;
Although I don’t focus too much on beauty products (although I really should – my skin needs it), the Million Moments of Touch campaign from NIVEA really spoke to me. The year-long program aims to get couples kissing, hugging and touching one again after getting a hunch that modern, fast–paced living was taking a toll on touch, intimacy and relationships. They commissioned a study to conduct research and obtain a deeper understanding and what they found was pretty eye-opening. What stood out the most for me was the fact that 57.2% of Americans say they touch their cell phones “always or quite a bit,” whereas 28.6% say they touch a family member and 16.7% say they touch their closest friend always or quite a bit. We literally touch our cell phones more than our loved ones. How scary and sad is that?
Plus, my beautiful and awesome friend, Rosa Cordero of Accidental Sexiness is their Latina Brand Ambassador! Way to represent, honey doll!
For that reason, I’d love to give you all their PDA kit, which includes:
– NIVEA Touch of Renewal lathering body scrub
– NIVEA Extended Moisture daily lotion
– NIVEA A Kiss of Vitamin Swirl lip care
– NIVEA for Men Energy face care gel moisturizer
– NIVEA for Men Relax body wash
To enter, just comment to this post with what makes you want to touch or get closer to someone. A week from today, 4/19, I will pick a winner at random! Good luck, readers!
Thanks to everyone that entered my The Limited giveaway all last week! Unfortunately, I could only choose one winner and that lucky reader is…ASHLEY!
CONGRATS!
I’ll be contacting you in a bit to get your mailing address/info.
ps; SO thrilled to be attending The Hunger Games mall event later today! GAH!