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Hi! My name is Karen. I'm a compulsive shopper and hoarder of empty makeup boxes! I love creating outfits that suit my mood and personality. Fashion is something I feel we should define for ourselves because at the end of the day what's in is already out.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

OPI NAILPOLISH: Pink-ing of You

Wow, two post in one day! Who knew I would even attempt that, haha;) Anyways, I just finished up painting my nails and thought I'd share my experience. I'm a horder; I like to buy products either because they appeal to me or because the Internet and all these bloggers and youtubers express products as if its a life changing item. So why not! (Oh gosh I seriously may have to do a blog sale in the future). Ok back to the main reason why I'm posting this. I have several OPI nail polishes and this weekend I bought more and I've never used my other ones! Crazy, I know. The reason behind that is I feel that whenever I use a brand like OPI or Essie they just end up streaking or air bubbles pop up. It could be that I don't know how to apply on nail polish and that's probably it. Then again, why should painting nails be a difficult thing to do?! Therefore, I ways gear back to my cheaper brand nail polishes such as Wet N' Wild(fave), Rimmel, and Forever 21(limited selection in Alaska). The delimma with those brands are that their color range is so minimal and I want the colors that Essie, OPI, China Glaze, etc produce! Ughh... is their a 'How to apply nail polish' course anywhere? Haha.
Sorry guys I started ranting again. Lets just get to it!:)

Nail Polish: OPI Pink-ing of You

Application: Smooth, Lucid, No streaks, 3 coats


Result: Even coverage, after drying there were a few bumps on a couple of nails

Fred Meyers, $9 each (Sale buy one, get one half off)


This polish overall was pretty good. I adore the color but would have liked it better in two coats. I wish I could just master the art of painting nails and I'm sure I would love OPI polish more. Unlike, cheaper brands this one has a nicer finish without a top coat. If I left anything out that you want to know about just comment below(; As always, until next time!

DRUGSTORE: Milani lipsticks

     I haven't quite got the hang of blogging just yet. I love purchasing clothes, cosmetics, and miscellaneous items that I thought I'd share my opinions and just everything with everyone a part of the Internet community. It's proven hard to set aside time to post reviews about products I have during my weekdays then weekends come and all I want to do is sleep. Am I wrong?! Haha;) Thanks for bearing with me though. Today I decided I'd finally post 'something' about my Milani lipsticks I purchased from Target a month ago. 

Milani Cosmetics is that line of cosmetics that I always seem to stare at for minutes in the drugstore to just turn around and pick something else up. I don't know why I do it but I do. Weird because I love their liquid eye liner and their polishes. This time though, I finally decided to pick up some lipsticks. I love their gold packaging. It's plastic and cheap like any other cosmetic brand at the drugstore but I just like the look. Plus, I give it another star for having a clear exposed bottom to show what the lip color is intended to be and they actually match the swatches, yay! The downside to their packaging is that your fingerprint will imprint but I don't really fuss about things like that too much.

(Sorry for the bad lighting and
Rimmel Nude Delight decided to sneak in on my Milani purchase)


     Onto the texture. Milani has different textures and finishes to their whole slew of lipstick colors such as vinyl, cream, frosted, matte, etc. I believe that mine are cream finishes because they have a very silky and creamy application. I haven't worn these lipsticks all day but honestly I don't have to to know that they will come off after an hour of two. The texture gives it off. If you like to continuously apply your lipstick through out the day or fine with doing so this is a product to consider but if you want something you don't have to worry about skip this one. A huge downfall to these lipsticks is that they have an extremely obnoxious smell to it. It smells quite fruity like starburst or something. I can't quite put my hand on it at the moment but if you are sensitive to smells beware. Another thing is that this lipstick leaves no color stain so taking it off will be effortless. Honestly, I like lipsticks that stain because it leaves a natural tinted look on  my lips after I eat it all off, haha.

Purchased from Target, $5.49 each

     The Milani lipsticks are ok but they're nothing new. It contains colors that are pretty generic to any other lip line at the drugstore. If you're an avid fan of Milani cosmetics then why not continue with your collection, if not, then, I'd rather choose Revlon or Rimmel lipsticks.










Sunday, March 24, 2013

TOMS For Extra Wide Feet!

Every teen knows about Toms. It's quite popular amongst young teens and young adults. As for myself I have always wanted a pair of classic red Toms. They're simple, comfortable, cute, and your purchase goes towards a great cause. But of course, there lies a dilemma! My feet are waaaaay to wide and trying on shoes thinking that the associate at nordstrom is gonna see me try to squeeze on a shoe that can't fit, is by far my worst nightmare!(Yes people, my confident self is in some ways self-conscious, it's one if those things that make us human!) I may not have an exact solution to my problem and possibly yours but I have an alternative. Toms has a line of slip ons that are the exact make as the classics but they're crochet! Now, I know what you're thinking.. crochet.. what the heck?! Trust me guys, or not, but see for yourself down below...

Toms Crochet $57.95 each - http://m.nordstrom.com/s/3147714/ 


Are they not just the cutest! I absolutely fell in love with these crochet version Toms. I just have to thank my coworker for wearing hers all the time or else I would have never known. Part of me is still disappointed that I can't fit the classic Toms but hey, since when was I ever Miss. Plain Jane? Haha. I'm completely satisfied with my pick of Creme and Black, although the lavender and coral colored ones are tempting. Maybe in the near future... Oh almost forgot! As for fit I suggest you go down half a size your normal shoe size for you wide feet ladies like myself but for the misses out there who have the average feet width, I'd probably go down a whole shoe size since these will definitely stretch in a couple wears. I purchased a size 9 1/2 because I believe its my true shoe size if my feet werent so wide but I do wear anything from 9-11 depending on the style and the shoe company but mainly size 10 if I had to choose. My 9 1/2 Toms fit perfect for the first wear but through out the day I felt it give a little (scale from 1-10, I'd say solid 6). Therefore, I advise that you guys go for a size or half smaller when purchasing. Well guys I hope this helped out a bit if not stay tuned for next time. I want to start posting my outfit of the days to show you curvy girls how I dress and what works for my body type or just posting in general. Until next time, stay smiling!;)