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Tomorrow is going to be 55 degrees. That’s insane for Cleveland in winter. Nevertheless, my love of taking hot bubble baths has not been deterred. When I was asked to review another product from Calgon’s bath line, I was more than happy to oblige. I was very impressed with the Calgon bubble bath I had tried and reviewed before, so I was curious to see what a product from the Ageless Bath Collection would amount to. I was sent a sample of Calgon’s Ageless Bath, Luminous Bath Pearls to try and review. The product is packed with Vita-Pearl technology that combines collagen, pearl powder and vitamin E, which all leave the skin vibrant and smooth. The tiny beads do need to be poured into a warm bath and stirred around otherwise they will not dissolve fully, but you do not need to pour a ton at a time. The tiny beads, when dissolved, leave your skin with a nice glow after you emerge from the tub and your skin will be smooth and moisturized. For anyone in a cold weather climate, lotion is a must constantly and I did not need to apply any after I used the bath pearls. There was no greasy film left after the pearls dissolved, and I did not feel grimy after using the product. Both are HUGE pluses to bath lovers like me. I would definitely like to also try the Ageless Milk Bath from the same collection as the Bath Pearls and I was not disappointed with the product in the least. Also, the Bath Pearls run around $4.99 at major retailers nationwide for a large, well portioned size 16oz container. Well worth the money, especially considering there’s at least 6 baths worth in each package. The package itself is also super cute too!

For more information on this, and other great products from Calgon, check out www.takemeaway.com

For my previous post on Calgon’s bath line, check it out here: http://goldiesays.com/2011/11/17/cold-weather-care/

xoxox

Disclosure: I was provided this product for free in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

The weekend was great, Friday night cavs game with some of my faves, a new sparkling fridge on Saturday and a super fun wedding. Where I had too much to drink and then ruined my Sunday but who’s judging. :) Sunday was spent at a home remodeling show which was ehhhh boring and then homemade pasta sauce and couch lounging. I was up late finishing up freelance work and then couldn’t sleep even though I was exhausted. I need a night to decompress and I plan on that being tonight. I’m currently in the middle of two books and need to finish them both to move on to another I’m looking forward to reading. I’m enjoying not being in class, but I’m going to have to start my thesis and independent study before this month is over. Need a research day. And even thinking about research excites me. Nerd alert! Hope everyone has a great week xo

It disgusts me that Jersey Shore clips hit way over a million views easily and this clip hasn’t even broken one million. Watch. Remember. And learn. We always must learn. For if we stop learning, in any aspect, we stop living.

 

NYC New York Color has been a trusted brand of mine for a LONG time. So when I saw that it was included as one of the showcase products from Influenster in my Holiday Voxbox I was pumped. I was sent a sample of Nude York City Liquid Lipshine, a nude color, that wasn’t overly shimmery or too matte. Nude is a tough color to wear and I can honestly say that this shade worked well with my coloring. I didn’t look like a zombie and I didn’t look like I had frosted lips. Perfect. I prefer to dress nude lips with super dramatic eyes, and Nude York City is perfect for this pairing. The Liquid Lipshine retails for around $2.49 a pop and is available at major drugstores and retailers nationwide. The gloss is packed with Vitamin E and is not sticky, goopy and comes in both bright and subtle shades. Ten shades to be exact. For more information on this product and other awesome and affordable goodies from NYC New York Color, check out www.newyorkcolor.com

Disclosure: I was provided this product for free in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

xoxo

 

I have already mentioned in a previous post how I received a set of imPRESS Press-on Manicure nails in my Holiday Voxbox from Influenster. The product, one I had never tried before is by Broadway Nails and is super cute and super easy to use.

I was sent Wink Wink and while the design wasn’t exactly my style, I had an easy time putting on the nails and definitely recommend the press-ons for anyone looking for a quick, easy and affordable manicure in a pinch. I hardly paint my nails anymore because they seem to always chip immediately, so I was very pleased that not only did these nails not chip, they stayed put for a few days straight. I also was not CONSTANTLY aware that I was wearing press on nails, a feeling I associate with glued on manicures and even salon sets. The packaging is cute and clever, the press-ons come in a WIDE range of patterns, perfect for any style or event and they fit any budget. Solid colors run around $5.99 a pack while patterns are $7.99. Each package of the 36 available shades comes with 24 different nail covers and are so easy to just match, peel stick and GO. The sets are available at drugstores and major retailers nationwide and if you check out the product at www.impressmanicure.com you can virtually test all shades and download money saving coupons as well! You will also be able to search for retailers nearby.

Check out shades you can wear in the office or at a party! There really is something available for every possible occasion.

xoxo

Disclosure: I received this product for free in exchange for my review. All opinions are my own.

It is Thursday yes?? What the hell is with this week. I have been non-stop, even considering I was without car most of the week. I am bursting with motivation, get home and BLAH. Want to do NOTHING. Tonight I changed the towels in the bathroom. HOW’S THAT FOR SUCCESS. Anyways, I am thankful that tomorrow is Friday. This weekend stands to be packed with plots, plans, art, outings and some of my very favorites. A few things on my mind today and this week are listed below. xoxo

**When you are just about to pay off your car, it will break. I have one payment left, this month actually, and I had to replace my brakes. Typical.

**Somehow, you end up with people in your life that make you go WTF.

**Planning travel can be almost as fun as actually doing it.

**I gotta get out of this city. I’m long overdue for a getaway.

**November and December really threw a wrench into budgeting and saving. It’s LOCKDOWN time in this house. :)

**I cannot stop reading. Awesome.

**I enjoy that I set 2012 goals instead of resolutions and I’m glad none are non-realistic. I also like that I seem, for whatever reason, to be actively thinking of and working on them daily.

**Made a personal list of “things I need to do” and put it in my notebook. Nice crossing that stuff off.

**When there are packages, creativity, work, events and travel to look forward too, everything seems a bit brighter.

 

Hello hello and happy 2012! 2011 was a blur! Looking forward to the coming year!

I was super pumped to find out that I was selected to receive the Holiday VoxBox from Influenster. I had been a member since October and was ready to get my hands on my first assignment and try everything out. The cute little box came in the mail and it was PACKED with goodies. There were brands that I was familiar with and currently use such as SoftSoap, New York Color, Mentos and Montagne Jeunesse. There were also items from Larabar and Broadway Nails as well. It was the perfect mix items! My Holiday VoxBox contained:

*A package of ImPress Press-On Manicure nails by Broadway nails (I was sent Wink Wink)

*SoftSoap Coconut Scrub Bar Soap

*Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask (Kelp and Seaweed)

*New York Color Liquid Lipshine (Nude York City)

*Mentos Pure Fresh Gum (Fresh Mint)

*Larabar Chocolate Chip Brownie

I’d have to say that the ImPress manicure, the SoftSoap Coconut soap and the Montagne Jeunesse face mask were my favorite products out of the Holiday VoxBox. I will have a few more in depth reviews up in the next few days, but in the meantime, check out www.influenster.com for more information on the program.

xoxo

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