Saturday, January 26, 2013

Review: Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick

While I was shopping at Target, I was excited to see the new line of Maybelline lipsticks available in all 20 shades!  I've read several reviews about the line's sheer, balm-like" qualities that were comparable to Revlon Lip Butter.  I picked up #75 "Rose of Attraction" as my beta tester, which is a darker pink.  The shades available are pinks, neutrals, and brights, so I'm sure there will be one that catches your eye!







Pros:
  • Inexpensive (You can buy it for $5.99 here!)
  • A wide variety of colors available
  • Glides on easily
  • Compact and stylish packaging
  • Its hybrid formula gives you a 3-in-1 deal: balm, lipstick, and glossy lip tint
  • Feels weightless on your lips
  • Highly pigmented
Cons:
  • "Dries up" after an hour of wear
  • Occasional color stains on lips
Rating: 4.5/5

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Japanese Nail Art

I was introduced to Japanese nail art by one of my BFFs, Aileen W. a few years ago, when she came back to the US with gorgeous 3D nails after she spent a summer in Asia.  She spent her summers and moved to NYC about a year ago, and continuously had beautiful nail art on her hands and toes.  Apparently, the nail art scene is huge in Japan -- there are magazines, accessories, and expos dedicated to blinged out nails!  Also, if you Google "Japanese nail art," there are a ton of colorful, intricate nail designs.

Although I loved how they looked, there isn't a place in the DMV (DC/Maryland/VA) area that specializes in it, and I did not have enough time to do it whenever I made a trip up to NYC.  But as a result of my amazing extended New Years trip to New York, we planned a date to Enjoy Nail & Spa  to get our nails done.


Aileen's nails on the left, mine are on the right.
(We opted for gradient nail designs with bows on our fingers)


 I hope everybody had a wonderful New Years!  XOXO.