Goldiesays

Seeking cold medicine sponsorship

goldiesays — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:29:51 +0000

I’m back at work after two days of being sick at home. I have a nasty cold which is seriously just making me feel gross. Sexy, I know. I know I get sick often cuz I run myself down and my doctor prescribed some cough pills which are making me loopy. I’m a mess. Anyways, at least it’s Wednesday already. I have read a lot this week thanks to this cold and have also watched a lot of ID network. I can’t get enough. Its perfect for couch rotting.
However, I hope to be back to my boisterous self in the next couple days. I don’t like feeling useless, even if I do secretly enjoy being a worthless bum

There’s always.

goldiesays — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:31:49 +0000

There will always be a place, a place that reminds you of a time, a time that you felt a certain way about something or someone. And sometimes, the cool breeze of a Florida rain, reminds you of all that. The winter months have a strange way of marking people when they are removed from the cold, coats and routine. Its easy to remember when the ocean winks at you past patios with cheap beers and wealthy tourists, remembering all the stuff you build up break walls to forget or ignore.

Beautiful Monday

goldiesays — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:09:16 +0000

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.

Book Review: The Secret of Lies by Barbara Forte Abate

goldiesays — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:33:24 +0000

Head on over to Vera’s blog, www.luxuryreading.com, to read my review of Barbara Forte’ Abate’s The Secret of Lies! Be sure to stick around to check out the rest of great stuff happening over on her blog while you’re there!

http://luxuryreading.com/secretoflies/

I Got the Blues

goldiesays — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:23:47 +0000

Not really : )

My friend Todd sent me this and I thought it was silly and cute. My name is Pretty Gumbo Hopkins. What’s yours??

xoxo

Free Deluxe Sample of Versace Yellow Diamond

goldiesays — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:43:46 +0000

Happy Tuesday everyone! Versace’s latest fragrance, Yellow Diamond is now on Facebook and by clicking the link below, after you like the page, you can fill out a form and get a free deluxe sample! Supplies are limited so hurry! Have a great day and enjoy!

xoxo

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Versace-Yellow-Diamond/231877880226242?sk=app_331146416906890

And then Monday comes

goldiesays — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:18:19 +0000

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

MLK

goldiesays — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:07:21 +0000

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 Liquid Lipshine

goldiesays — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:50:02 +0000

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

imPRESS Press-on Manicure Review

goldiesays — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:10:41 +0000

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.