Influenster.....NEW and IMPROVED!

I am sure you have all heard of Influenster and their VoxBox program. Well for all of you who have, I am sure you are as excited as I am with their new website. Essentially still the same program, just upgraded. Before the upgrade they only had a few badges, but now there are tons. There are Expert Badges, VoxBox Badges, LifeStage Badges and Brand Badges. Within each of those categories there are tons more badges to explore and earn. They have also added new ways other than just a survey to be able to earn the badges. That's what really sticks out to me the most is what they have done with the badges. As of right now, there's not a single bad thing I could say about the new and improved Influenster.

*To join Influenster click here.

The Original Dish Drying Mat Review

I received my The Original Dish Drying Mat in my Influenster Naturals VoxBox 2012 for the purposes of reviewing. I absolutely love this!! I have had a dish drying mat before, but I like this one so much better. It is so much more absorbent, 4x more to be exact, and it just feels like it is made of much higher quality materials. These specific mats retail for $4.99 and can either be bought at Bed Bath and Beyond or on their website. I definitely recommend these for people who don't have dishwashers or people who like to hand wash certain things.

Ruby Kisses HD Nail Polish in She A Goldigger

I was recently given the chance to review several products from Ruby Kisses Cosmetics, and this is one of the ones that stuck out to me when I first opened the package. This nail polish is what I would consider a true yellow gold. It also has some gold shimmer, which I am not sure if it will show up in pictures or not. The brush is very different that would you would expect to see. It is one of those wider ones like what Sally Hansen uses in their Insta-Dri line but it doesn't have the rounded tip. It is just cut straight across to make it easy to cover the nail in just one stroke. I found that this nail polish has pretty good wear, but I would definitely suggest a base/top coat combination as well.  Ruby Kisses carries a lot of products in a very wide range that are affordable so I would highly suggest checking them out. They are sold at a lot of beauty supply stores, but I don't have any near me that do so you can also check online retailers or even Ebay. Ruby Kisses was kind enough to send me some extra products for a giveaway so definitely stay tuned for that.

ShoeClips.biz Giveaway!!!!

RULES

1. Must be a follower of this blog.

2. Must be 18 yrs + or have parental permission.

3. Open internationally!

4. Contest ends October 15th, 2011 at 12 Midnight CST.

How To Enter

• Follow this blog and comment below with which other ShoeClips accessory you would like to try.

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Prize: Chiffon Flower Shoe Clips (White w/ Black Dots)

Tuff Scent Nail Polish in Hope

I am obsessed with neutral nail polishes. It is what most of my collection consists of. This particular one is by Tuff Scent it is from their "Earth Collection". I was sent this shade and one other by Tuff Scent to review. First off I absolutely love this color. It is super pigmented and applies very nicely. It only took two coats to get the opaqueness in the picture above. I would describe the color as a slate gray with multi colored shimmer. These retail for $14.00 and can be found on their website. They have a decent selection of colors and each has a specific scent. The scent releases as the nail polish dries, and you can even smell it if you apply a top coat. The scent is not too overpowering either, which is nice. I wore this nail polish for about three days and didn't have any problems with chipping, but I did use Orly Bonder as a base coat and Seche Vite for a top coat. I absolutely love these nail polishes but I would only purchase them as a special treat to myself once in a while since they are pretty expensive.

Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors Holiday Collection Preview

All Kendall-ed Up - a fab girly shade

Sealed with a Kris - an intense dark red tone

Kim-pletely In Love - a soft, delicate pale pink hue

Khloé Had a Little Lam-Lam - an eye-catching dark emerald hue

Kourt is Red-y for a Pedi - a classy, timeless red tone

Rainbow in the S-kylie - a trendy, youthful glittery shade with multicolored specks

Disco Dolls - a glamorous golden hue

Listen to Your Momager! - a striking deep blue tone

Wear Something Spar-kylie - a feminine rose pink glittery shade

It's All About the Glam - a simple white hue

Follow Me on Glitter - an alluring glittery deep grey

Kendall on the Katwalk - a sparkly blue-green tone

My Empire... My Rules - an ultra flatting taupe tone

Hard Kourt Fashionista - an attention-grabbing deep brown tone

This collection is set to be released sometime during the 2011 Holiday Season. I have no idea of the specific date, but have heard rumors about November 25th!

Misa Hip To My Jive Collection

Peachy Keen: You don’t have to be a square to appreciate the necessity of perfectly polished nails. This champagne-hued taupe is a flattering neutral that’ll go with everything in your closet, from full skirts to sweetheart sweaters. Take this shade from the office to after-hours—it’s guaranteed to make a soft, feminine statement.

Go for the Pinks: Thinking pink? Throw your hair into a ponytail and put on your girliest nail color. Perfect for going steady—or meeting the parents!—this muted but statement-making matte rose lends a girly-girl flair with an irresistible high-gloss finish. 

Pop the Clutch: Nothing’s more liberating than grabbing the keys and taking a ride on the boulevard—except perhaps this rosy brown hue with a hint of iridescence. Put the top down, slide the key in the ignition, crank up the tunes, and tap out your favorite rock-and-roll beats on the steering wheel with perfectly polished nails.

Bop Till You Drop: Go ahead, stay out all night; this vibrant shade will ensure that your nails make a statement from early evening into the wee hours. One warning, though: This shimmering orangey coral will definitely outlast any partner you can find down at the dance hall.

Catch a Flick: Getting swept away in your favorite Hollywood plots at the drive-in is a perfect pastime, but you’ll want to keep your nails firmly rooted in reality. Just try to tear your eyes away from this cool mint green to watch the movie!

Got It Made in the Shade: Whether in the heat of an Indian summer or lounging as the leaves turn for autumn, this fall, make sure you’ve got nail color that’s laid-back yet oh-so-hip. Perfect for hanging with the greasers or dancing at the sock hop, this unique olive green will keep your nails cool—and hot—all season long.


This collection was released August 15th!