Acai Eye Cream ~ 100% Pure

This was my first experience with this product.  When I first wrote the review, I was about 60 days in, 2x per day and in love with this eye cream.  I chose an 'anti-aging' product not because I have wrinkles but because I want to prevent them.

I can smell the berries the second the cream pumps out.  It's as if the pump is pressing the Acai fresh on the spot!  More like red wine than 'berry' which to me is more sweet smelling. The aroma dissipates quickly and never returns, so I never worry about having a berry smelling face.  The pump does push out too much product, so with steady fingers I aim for only 1/2 a pump.

Once a week I give this a full pump, into the trash.  I find it gets to be very runny, perhaps it's because I only use 1/2 a pump? The product is taupe in colour yet blends in transparently so it will work for all skin tones.  It keeps that delicate eye skin moist, not greasy, for hours.  This makes the application of eye concealers very easy which allows for less tug and pull at my skin which in the long run will result in less wrinkles!

BabyLips

If you're a teen of the 80's and 90's you probably remember BabyLips and BabyLash from Maybelline.  Although they both went away, BabyLips has just made it's return!  Available in 6 shades, I grabbed a tube of Pink Punch from Rite Aid and am having a blast reliving my teenage dream.  The gloss is fairly sheer with a hint of pink to my lips.  Super moisturizing, not waxy and a slight fruit punch scent.

The reformulated balm has SPF 20 to protect your pucker as it works to completely renew you lips in 4 weeks.  The swivel base extends a wide solid balm and when finished, it locks back in place. The cap also secures tightly as I have never found the tube and cap separated inside my makeup bag. I'm very happy with how comfortable my lips stay using this. I do not taste any product nor does the fruit punch scent last very long.  Plus it stays put and does not warm then feather off of my lips. Will I purchase again? Yes, you can't beat the results for the price.  I would love to stash these all over!  I rate this 4.5 out of 5 stars.  I prefer unscented but you can't please everyone!

Thrifting for Designers

As far back as I can remember I have been in love with fashion.  It seemed second nature to follow the latest designers, the hottest styles and seasonal trends but following and owning are two different things.  On a shoe-string budget how do you put Designers in your closet?  The thrifty way.

You've probably seen my personal blog posts about thrifting and the deals that I have brought home but thrifting for Designers and Premier Designers can become a costly adventure if you're not sure what to look for.  Since you're buying pre-owned, keep in mind the pieces you come across are probably not going to have a smoking gun of authenticity, arm yourself with these tips.

First, Some Rules: 
#1 - Ask questions before you buy.

Can you return it, if it's a fake?

Fabulous Fendi Find

If you know anything about me know this, I am a handbag girl. I love pocketbooks. With the exception of Kate Spade and Coach, my prestigious collection consists of 1 bag from each line. I try to choose a neutrally classic piece that goes with everything and will last a lifetime over something trendy that quickly becomes outdated once a new trend emerges. This bag didn't break that rule it simply redefined my definition of neutral.
 
With its 70's inspired swirls of camel, sky and fuschia, this silk creation is modernized by the envelope details and gold hardware.  A gift from my boyfriend, she comes to me secondhand from Crossroad Trading Co. Yep, another Crossroad find!

Before you judge the receiving of a used item, I picked it out as I was hunting for an anniversary gift. Originally retailing for $1750.00 it is large enough to hold an iPad and was only $200.00 including the dust bag and authenticity card.

Tell me about your latest and greatest finds, Gorgeous! xoxo

CVS + Arrowhead Water = $1.98 per 24pk

There is a great deal on water this week at CVS.  Arrowhead is on sale for $2.98 per 24 pack and there is a peelie for $2 off of 2.  So purchase two (2) 24packs @ $5.96 - $2.00 peelie = $3.96 for 48 bottles of water, or 8¢ per bottle.

Let me break it down:  Use your ExtraCare Card and grab 2 of these: