Glossybox: Glamour, Glitz and Gloss

This Glossybox: Glamour, Glitz & Gloss is the holiday edition box.  :D  I am adoring this box.  I honestly think that this is my favorite box yet.  There is a lot to show you, so if you wanna grab a drink or snack feel free to do that now... 

Look how much stuff is stuffed into this regular sized box.  When I was bringing it into my house I was thinking to myself, "Man, this feels pretty heavy."  And I wasn't wrong.  I am showing these products in no specific order.

The Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup for 12/28

• Makeup Demon: Makeup idea for Christmas, New Year or other party. Let's sparkle!
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: The Zoya Lovely collection is full of fun, airy pastels! See Destany's swatches.
• Pinked Polish: A Mani featuring polishes from two of my fave Indie polish makers!!!! And It's Pink :)
• Amber Did It!: Amber flies high with Philadelphia Eagles nails in her NFL Nail Art Series.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for a fabulous new eye cream? Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves vbeauté Eye Never Nourishing Eye Crème because it does EVERYTHING a great eye cream should do!
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Quick and Easy Tips for Holiday Makeup.
• Ishah x Beauty: Check out this gorgeous Pop Art inspired nail art tutorial.
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel once again indulges in her new obsession with Lush.
• TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla shows her two looks from Christmas Eve & Christmas Day!
• Lacquer Buzz: Christmas might be over, but it's not too late to take a look at this cute Santa and Elves mani!
• Beauty by Miss L: This week Miss L created golden Christmas manicure.
• Beauty Info Zone: There's so much to love from Lush, everything is so cute including the names. Check out Mr. Punch soap to see why you need it.
• Vicerimus: Just spotted a lizard! If you are a bit tired of blogs busy with Christmas nails (which are all awesome!) and want something else for a change, take a look at this reptile-inspired manicure (it's not an OPI Just Spotted A Lizard swatch post, though :P).
• Liesl Loves Pretty Things: West End Wonderland Part 2! Last week Liesl showed off the lippy. This week it's Butter London's gorgeous polish.
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: Pink gold on my fingernails? When I'm dressing up why not?
• Mama Fashionista: It's time for MAC Matters! See what Quinn picked as the 2nd item from MAC to build her "core collection!"
• Betzy's Makeup: My go to makeup look for running errands on weekends.
• SoFlaJo: AutoNation shares Christmas at Broward Nursing Home.
• Baking Beauty: Baking Beauty Rounds Up The Best New Year's Eve Manicures.
• The Beauty Delicacy: Ego-Friendly nails with Sation nail lacquer. A multi-glitter must have for every polish collection!
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction shared her review on Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brow and Hair Powder.

Review and Giveaway: Harvey Prince Eau Flirt

Scents are such a personal thing.  What appeals to some may not appeal to most.  I have been testing out the Harvey Prince Eau Flirt scent for a month now and not only do I love it but when I have asked others (and I have asked everyone) they all love it too.

I want to start with some info from the brand before I get into my opinion.

"This perfume flirts for you.

It starts with whispers…“Who’s that girl?” The irresistible and flirty fragrance of Eau Flirt captures the imagination of the entire room with the subtle, sexy allure of flowers and spice. 

“What’s her secret?” Lean in closer. The fragrance contains notes of pumpkin pie and lavender, which have been shown to evoke a more passionate response in men than any other smell. Why do men find these two scents so arousing? Experts believe men subconsciously associate pumpkin and lavender with happy, positive and stimulating memories.

An encounter with Eau Flirt reveals top notes of sweet lavender and a cocktail of bright citrus, followed by a mingling of feminine florals freesia, ylang ylang and jasmine. Delicate spices and warm nighttime amber offer a graceful and balanced flourish. 

Notes: Lavender, Pumpkin Pie, Citrus, Jasmine, Freesia, Ylang Ylang, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Ambers
Style: Seductive. Sparkling. Wicked."

I can't put my finger on what I think this fragrance smells like, but it is amazing.  I agree that it is definitely a flirty fragrance.  I think that the wide variety of scents in this fragrance is what makes it appealing to the masses.  

Not only is it appealing to the nose, but the sense of sight is equally important to me.  I love the bottle of this perfume.  It is wider at the base than it is at the top (which is also a flirty design) and the color is a beautiful shade of green.  The girl on the bottle is also a pleasant design.  Overall I really enjoy it.

I would also like to mention that the longevity of this fragrance is awesome.  I work seriously long days now and I can spray this on in the morning and my husband has mentioned that he still smells it on me when I get home almost 12 hours later.  

Not only am I reviewing the Harvey Prince Eau Flirt fragrance (and I give it 5 out of 5 stars) they have generously offered a full sized bottle to one of my readers.  I am so excited that I have such a wonderful product to give away I wanted to get the giveaway up immediately.  It is going to run until January 4th, so it will be open for one week.  Follow the directions in the Rafflecopter widget.  

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Neuma NeuVolume Shampoo and Conditioner

My hair is pretty fine and to put it bluntly... FLAT.  I have a hard time finding a shampoo conditioner combo to give me a good lift.  I have found that most volumizing shampoo/conditioners usually leave my hair dry and sort of static-y.  Neuma NeuVolume is a great line and I want to share some facts and my opinion.  

Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brow and Hair Powder

I am really excited to share with you my review on the Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brow & Hair Powder.  I have been interested in a dip-dye-do for a long time but my job doesn't really allow for it.  I am so glad that this product was invented!

Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo

Pixi Beauty has a wide array of cosmetics and some are your basic everyday products that become essentials.  The one in particular I am speaking of today is the Pixi Natural Brow Duo.

One end has a twist-up pencil and the other end has the brow gel.  It applies on very evenly and blends into my brows perfectly.  The gel has a slight tint, so it is adding a bit more coverage than a clear brow gel would.  Together they give my brows the perfect, naturally-full look.

In the pictures below I used two different methods.  One method I slaved over my brows and spent a LONG time making them look perfect and the other picture I applied the Pixi Beauty Natural Brow Duo and it took about 1-2 minutes.  I am not going to tell you which one was which because the results are sooo similar.  

I give the Pixi Natural Brow Duo two thumbs up.  You can find it at PixiBeauty.com and your local Target.  It retails for $18.  

Tell me in the comments below what you have been doing to groom your brows.  You can tell me technique or even brand products.  

*This product was provided for editorial consideration.  All opinions are my own, all links are for your convenience only.

December Beauty FOTD

My Instagram Photo A Day challenge is well underway and I have successfully completed all of the days thus far.  Today I was trying to come up with a FOTD for the challenge of Defined, but I got a little carried away!  I was going to do a simple contoured look but I started playing with some new goodies and I liked the direction in which it was headed.

GUD Natural Body Mist in Pearanormal Activity

Are you looking for a last minute stocking stuffer idea?  What about the gift of scent.  GUD from Burt's Bees has a line of Natural Body Mists that are perfect.  The scent I am talking about today is Pearanormal Activity which is scented with pears and acai berry.

Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment

My pregnancy hormones have been causing quite a stir in my complexion.  I have been experiencing some hormonal breakouts and it has gotten me really down.  I have been in control of my skin for so long and to be experiencing problems right now sort of saddens me.  Luckily, a co-worker explained how the Bare Minerals Pure Transformation Night Treatment could help me take back control of my face!

Info from the brand:

"This groundbreaking nighttime mineral treatment is powered by our proprietary 100% pure ActiveSoil Complex. Clinically proven to dramatically reduce the appearance of pores, increase luminosity and deliver faster cell turnover-resulting in miraculous skin-renewing benefits. Experience younger-looking, radiant, even skin tone with improved texture. This concentrated powder formula replenishes skin while you sleep so you'll wake up to the famous bareMinerals naturally luminous glow. Available in four tones to instantly diffuse imperfections.

• Our proprietary ActiveSoil Complex represents a new generation of beneficial minerals with extraordinary skin-renewing benefits, including faster cell turnover and antioxidant defense
• Clinically proven to reveal brighter, smoother, younger-looking skin, reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and remarkably smaller-looking pores 
• We formulated our skincare to perform expertly with our foundation to give you a younger-looking complexion both instantly and over time"

Sounds like a miracle in a jar, right?  The clinical statistics on skin improvement are amazing.  I have been using this product for right at a month now and have seen some great improvements to my skin.

Mia Mariu Lip Gloss in Romance

My lip product of choice has forever been lip gloss.  I have always enjoyed lip gloss because of the versatility.  Some are bright, some have almost no color at all, some are cream, some are shimmer...  Options are endless really.  I also love a great topper gloss.  Mia Mariu has a beautiful gloss called Romance that is soo perfect alone or paired with another lip product.

Pixi Large Lash Mascara

Hello all!  I have been loving a new mascara recently and I wanted to tell you all about it.  In the last year I have been falling head over heels for high end mascaras and I have found one at my local store that I love just as much.  Pixi Large Lash Mascara is great and available at Target (and on the brand's website).

Beauty Bar Sample Society December 2012

Hello my lovlies, sorry I haven't been regularly updating my site.  I have been busy with work, holiday stuff, birthdays, shopping, and of course pregnancy.  I got this December Sample Society box a week or two ago and I have been such a slacker with getting the post live.  

It was full of deluxe sized products this go round so I will just dive right in.

GlossyBox December 2012: Tis The Season To Be Glossy

Recently I received the December GlossyBox in the mail and I wanted to share what was in it with you!  

As usual, the packaging is great and the attention to detail is impeccable. 

Sephora VIB Gift Card Haul

I hardly ever do "haul" posts, but I wanted to share with you all of the things I got.  It was seemingly boring, but all things that I have been wanting for a while so I took advantage of the gift card and picked them up.

Nail Art: Georgia Bulldog Mani

As some of you may know (probably the ones that are married to NCAA SEC fans) the SEC championship game was this past weekend.  Georgia Bulldogs played Alabama Crimson Tide and it was probably the best game of the season.  I was on the edge of my seat about to have a heart attack until the VERY end.  Of course, my husband is from Georgia and is a HUGE fan so I have been converted over the years.  I decided to get into th game with him and did a manicure that was fitting.

Smashbox Proof Cream Eye Liner Palette Review and Swatches

If you are like me, you looove your liner.  I almost never skin eyeliner.  It adds so much to a makeup look.  I am always wanted to experiment with new colors but I have a  hard time committing to ones that I have never tried in the full size.  Smashbox has a palette filled with 10 cream liners and this one is called Proof.

Manic(ure) Monday: Christmas Wreath Nails

What better way to get in the festive spirit than playing with nail polish to create festive designs.  You don't have to be a nail genius to create something quick and darling.  If I can do it, ANYONE can do it.  :) 

December Beauty Photo A Day Challenge

As many of you know, I am an Instagram addict.  A few months ago I started participating in other bloggers' photo a day challenges but I never seemed to stick to it.  I always ventured off because I am mostly searching and putting out photos of beauty items and the other ones I have done are just all over the place.

I am going to do my best to be focused and complete this ENTIRE month worth of beauty photos.  If I get a good response/turn out I am going to continue doing this every month.  I hope a lot of people get on board because I have the most fun sifting through the photos and seeing what other people took photos of.  I have found some of my favorite Instagrammers that way.  Let me know in the comments below if you like this idea.  

Just remember: When posting the pictures remember to use the hash tag #DecemberBeauty and if you would like you can mention me in the photo although that isn't necessary.  My Instagram name is @LauraJean396!  Most importantly: HAVE FUN!!!!!!!

The Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup

• The Convenient Beauty: Despite its huge price tag, Tom Ford Narcissist Cheek Color has now become The Convenient Beauty's all time favorite blush.
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Looking for some older Zoyas to covet? Check out the four Destany features!
• Cosmetics Aficionado: Have you heard of Sation nail polish? For Better or Never might make you take notice.
• datyorkLOVES: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Movie Review & Nails.
• TheFabZilla: Check out TheFabZilla's glittery pick from butter LONDON's holiday lips and tips combo. Yep, it makes a lovely present to your bestie!
• Midnight Manicures: Check out swatches of Zoya's Gilty Pleasures Limited Edition Trio which includes an 18k gold flaky top coat. Enter to win your own Zoya Gilty Pleasures Trio and 5 of Zoya's most popular nail treatments!
• Beauty by Miss L: Are The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture shampoo & conditioner Miss L`s new favorite haircare products?
• Crows’ Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite: Crows’ Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite profiles a revolutionary new polish that has everything built right in for a complete mani/pedi!
• Makeup Demon: Blue and purple smokey eyes makeup.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is entranced and captivated by the Susan Thompson Cosmetics Limited Edition Holiday Sets- they are simply stunning and infinitely affordable!
• The Beauty Think Tank: The Beauty Think Tank loves Illamasqua, so what happens when she tries out Skin Base Foundation? Only the blog post knows!
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows you the beautiful ghd Pink Cherry Blossom styler!
• Polarbelle: Have you heard of SaFloJo Nail Polish yet? Polarbelle would like to show you a Hidden Gem of a nail polish.
• The Passenger Element: nyx lip haul/swatches.
• Mama Fashionista: TotalBeauty.com's Beautygasm Box has great goodies to keep you looking good from head to toe (literally)! Mama Fashionista shares the details...
• Addicted to OPI-yum: Lovenailpolish wants you to know about the Most Beautiful Blue Nail polish she has ever seen. And she has seen a blue or two!
• Vicerimus : Follow Vicerimus, for she will lead the way to the white rabbit...or, at least, nails inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
• Sincerely Stephanie: Check out this week's Wal-Mart Wednesday for some glitzy glam nails that are perfect for the holidays!
• Beauty Professor: Already a fan of the Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick, the Beauty Professor shares swatches of all shades!
• Lipgloss Break: Angela from Lipgloss Break reviews the Clarisonic Mia 2!
• Baking Beauty: Does Maybelline's One By One really give clump free lashes?
• Love At First Site!: A holiday's "unpolished" look, just color and light coverage.