Pictures of Maybelline Color Show #370 Shocking Seas

So, on Monday night, I took the time to sit down and polish my nails using the Maybelline Color Show #370 Shocking Seas.  The reason I took the time to do this was because I had already posted about the polish, but did not take pictures the first time around.  I also wanted to polish my nails in this color because it is one of my son's school colors and he had a football game on Tuesday evening.  I wanted to show my school spirit and use this color.  It matches his school colors perfectly.  By the way, his team won.  They went 7-0 for the regular season, and next week, they are in the playoffs for the area middle schools.  Go Pumas! 

I really like this polish and this particular color as I stated in my previous post about this polish:  http://thehouseofdiva.blogspot.com/2012/10/maybelline-color-show-nail-polish-370.html .  Below are the pictures of the color on my nails. These pictures were taken in the living room with medium light. I think the pictures depict exactly what the color looks like even in the sunlight.    

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2 for $20 3-wick Candle Sale again this week

Bath and Body Works is having another 2 for $20 3-wick candle sale this week.  It started on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 and will go through Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.  Go out and get some of the new holiday candles!  They have some wonderful new scents!  Below is just an example of some of the new candles that are available. 

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New 3-wick Candles Available

Some new candles have become available in regular Bath and Body Works stores in my area.  I was out shopping during the weekend that they had the Mix & Match B2G1, and came across some new candle scents.  I had to get three of them to start, and will be buying some more this weekend during their 2 for $20 3-wick candle sale.  Below is a picture of the 3 new scents that I purchased:

Peppermint Mocha ($20) -

Winter's sweetest treat blends peppermint, vanilla cream and cocoa topped with marshmallow. One of eight nostalgic collection fragrances inspired by the Holidays at home.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-Wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Bonus! Candle lid includes a yummy recipe for a delicious dessert -inspired by the holiday tradition fragrance you can make at home!

Cranberry Pear Bellini ($20) -

Cheers the holidays with a bright blend of sparkling cranberry, sweet pear nectar and luscious blackcurrant.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-Wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall

Sparkling Icicles ($20) -

As sparkling and luminescent as icicles reflecting the moonlight, fragrance combines sweet moss and bergamot adorned with a citrus bouquet.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-Wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall

Peppermint Mocha is a really good scent.  I think it is more of a hot chocolate smell (like last year's Hot Chocolate scent candle) with a hint of peppermint.  Cranberry Pear Bellini is one of my all time favorite Winter scents.  I love it.  It smells the same this season and is also available in a concentrated room spray (CRS) and a home fragrance oil (HFO).  I can't wait to get those two items.  Sparkling Icicles is a very nice smell.  It is kind of a light cologne smell to me.  This candle is a lot like the candle that was out during the Spring called Paris Daydream.  I would recommend all three of the candles! 

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Buy Two Get One Mix & Match

Last Saturday, October 20, Bath and Body Works had their Buy 2 Get 1 Mix & Match sale.  This is what I purchased during that sale.  Most of this will be gifts for the upcoming holidays!  

The Eucalyptus Spearmint body lotion was a free with a $10 purchase with coupon.  I purchased two pairs of the shea infused socks that come in a box with a ribbon hanger on it and got one free with the in store promotion of B2G1 Mix & Match.  The cute thing about the socks are that you can use them as ornaments. 

I purchased two of the Aromatherapy Luxury Baths and got one for free with the in store promotion of B2G1 Mix & Match. 

I also  purchased two pairs of slippers and got the thick, cable knit Tis the Season shea infused socks for free with the in store promotion of B2G1 Mix & Match. 

Please visit the Bath and Body Works website for more products and to purchase some wonderful products for yourself and your loved ones!  

Candle Addiction

I am addicted to the Bath and Body Works candles.  I wanted a few more Fall scents so I went to a couple of stores to find these (this was last weekend on Oct. 21st) .  Mostly all of the Fall candles are sold out in stores and I prefer not to order candles from online.  I purchased the one of the 3-wick Pumpkin Caramel Latte and two of the Creamy Pumpkin.  The 4oz candles were 2 for $10 the day I purchased these and I bought two 4oz Leaves scented candles.  I was able to get a free item up to $13 with any $10 purchase, so I got a free Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Tea body lotion.  It is one of their newer scents so I decided to get it to give as a gift during the holidays.  I also picked up two pocketbacs that were on sale for 50% off. 

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Candle Haul during the last 2 for $20 sale

I did a small 3-wick candle haul during the last 2 for $20 sale at Bath and Body Works.  I'm just going to list the candle names below:

Vanilla Snowflake -

Fill your home with a delectable blend of creamy vanilla and winter mint with a light coconut kiss that brings back memories of making angels in winter's first snowfall.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Mahogany Teakwood -

Revel in the cozy fine woods fragrances of mahogany, cedarwood and oak, highlighted by delicate lavender and geranium notes.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• Three-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Marshmallow Fireside -

Celebrate the changing season with a warm blend of marshmallows, smoldering woods and creamy vanilla reminiscent of a cozy evening 'round the bonfire.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• Three-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Evergreen -

Enjoy a magical blend of crisp fir balsam infused with sparkling mint and white pine, inspired by walking on fresh snow through crisp woods to find the perfect Christmas tree!

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Fresh Balsam -

Inspired by the fresh scent of snow dusted evergreens is our blend of crisp eucalyptus, fir needles and cedarwood musk for the ultimate holiday fragrance!

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Frosted Cranberry -

Fill your home with holiday magic with this sparkling blend of white cranberry, juicy peach and raspberry, infused with pure joy!

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

All of the above candles are currently available in Bath and Body Works stores and online at www.bathandbodyworks.com

My favorite scent out of all of these is definitely Marshmallow Fireside.  It is an amazing sweet marshmallow scent, but you can also smell the fire like when you are make a smore!  My household really enjoys it.  I stocked up and will buy more when they are 2 for $20 in stores again.  That is the best time to purchase them to get more for your money.  If you use a survey coupon during this sale, then you can get 3 for $20 because the survey coupon takes $10 off of a $30 purchase. 

I haven't burned all of the above candles just yet, but I'm sure they will be wonderful.  If you would like more information on Bath and Body Works and their products, then please visit their website and you can "Like" their facebook page to find out about new promotions, products and to interact with other fans. 

Mix & Match - B2G1 on anything in store

This is going to be just a quick post.  I wanted to make sure all of your Bath and Body Works fans are aware of the sale that is going on in stores today, October 20, 2012.  They are having their Mix & Match Anything sale.  You Buy 2 of anything, and you get 1 of anything FREE.  Of course, you will pay for the higher priced items.  Remember, you can also use coupons such as a survey coupon for $10 off of $30, 20% off, or spend $10 get free item up to $13 (or $10 depending on the coupon).  Please try to call your local store to make sure they are participating because some people have mentioned that their stores are not participating in this promotion.  I hope you all get some good deals!  Happy Shopping! 

Remember to find more product information, please visit the Bath and Body Works website! 

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Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish - #370 Shocking Seas

I was recently at the grocery store picking up some items that we needed at home, but I couldn't resist going to the cosmetics aisle.  I was looking for a teal or turquoise color so that I could polish my nails for my son's football game this week.  I looked at several different brands, but ultimately went with the Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish in color #370 - Shocking Seas.  The color was just perfect and would serve my purpose.  My son's football team colors are black, teal and white.  I tried it on one nail just to see what it looked like on compared to some others.  It was the perfect shade and would go along with the school colors.  I really liked the color.  At first, I thought it was going to be a little to bold for me, but it grew on me. 

This nail polish was not streaky.  I did use 2 coats when using on my hand nails.  This made it a little darker than if you only use 1 coat.  This nail polish did take quite a while to dry.   I did not have much flaking at all.  It only started to flake after taking showers and washing dishes.  I polished my nails very quickly, so I am going to give it another go really soon.  This particular product/brand will be purchased again.  I definitely think it is worth the price.  They have a pretty big selection of colors in the type of nail polish.  My friends and family will be hearing about this product and hopefully, they will go out and get some.

I will post some pics of my nails polished in this color in the near future.  There were no pictures for me to share today because I didn't take any this time around.  Once my nails are polished in this color again, I will take some pictures immediately.  I will probably just post the pictures in another blog post separate from this one. 

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Revlon Nail Enamel - #330 Naughty



I was finally able to polish my nails using Revlon's Nail Enamel in the color #330 Naughty.  I had initially posted about the color in a previous post, but I had not had the chance to use it at that time:  http://thehouseofdiva.blogspot.com/2012/10/revlon-nail-enamels.html

Once I was able to use it, I came to the conclusion that I really like the color.  It looks really dark in a dim lit room, but out in the sunlight, it was a very pretty purple!  I only wore it for a couple of days and then changed colors.  The performance of the brand was really good.  While polishing my nails, it went on smoothly and did not get too thick and goopy.  I used two coats and it dried quickly.  Over the few days that I wore it, I did not have flaking.  It seems to be a good quality product.  Please see my pictures below to get a feel of what the color looked like.  In these pictures, it is mostly dark, but like I said, it does look lighter in the sun light. 

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1st Haul of Last Weekend

During the last 2 for $20 sale at Bath and Body Works, I made a few purchases.  They had some new Concentrated Room Sprays (CRS) in that are from their new Winter line.  The ones I got were Tis the Season and Twisted Peppermint.  The Concentrated Room Sprays from Bath and Body Works are very strong and they last for quite a while.  Here is the description for the two that I purchased:

Tis the Season CRS $5 each -

It's room perfume! Fill your home with iconic fragrances of the season as golden apples, deep green pine and a touch of ground cinnamon blend to create a timeless and heartwarming scent.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

Twisted Peppermint CRS $5 each -

Merry Mint-mas! Candy canes go wild with bright and merry notes of vanilla and sugary musk in this cheer-filled holiday fave.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• The simplest way to scent any room in your home
• 400 hours of amazing scent in each little bottle
• Perfect to use at home, the office, a hotel room, or any space you wish to fragrance instantly

I also purchased three new lip glosses using the Buy 2 Get 1 Free.  They numerous new lip glosses for sale, but most of them are the ones with the tip applicator.  They did have some with a wand applicator.  I have wanting to get some of those from Bath and Body Works for some time, so I decided to get two of the new wand applicator lip glosses.  My third one was just one of the ones that has the tip applicator.  The names of the ones that I purchased are Dazzle - licious Ice Crystals - Crystal Fig, Dazzle - licious Ice Crystals - Frosted Grape and Liplicious Sugared Pomegranate. The wand applicator lip glosses are regularly $10.50 each and the other type of applicator is $8.00 each, but I do the Buy 2 Get 1 Free.  I really like the lip glosses from Bath and Body Works.  They are not too goopy or gloppy.  They go on nicely and really have a great shine.  They taste wonderful, too! 

The last three items I purchased were three 3-wick candles (using the 2 for $20 and a survey coupon to take $10 off $30 purchase, so I added one more 3-wick candle, and only paid $20 for 3.  The scents that I purchased were:

Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Spearmint $19.50 -

Eucalyptus essential oil clears the mind while spearmint essential oil uplifts.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor   

Winter $20 -

Sweeten up your home! Invite the wintry essence of glittering icicles and sparkling snowflakes indoors with notes of pine needles, fir balsam and winter woods.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant silver lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor  

Plum Wine Amber $19.50 -

Warm your heart and delight your senses with our dazzling blend of mulled wine infused with golden amber and plum.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor 

I have not burned Winter or Plum Wine Amber before, but I have burned the Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Spearmint before.  It really is calming and helps you relax.  I truly believe in these candles.  I am going to wait  until it get cold to burn the Winter candle and the Plum Wine Amber will be burned soon.  I hope I like it!  I've heard really good things about it.  People have said that it has a great throw, forms a great wax pool and has nice, high flames!  I can't wait to give it a try! 

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Another 2 for $20 sale at Bath and Body Works

Hello all!  I wanted to let you all know that Bath and Body Works is having another 2 for $20 3-wick candle sale this weekend.  It started today (Oct. 11, 2012) and it goes through Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.  I had a survey coupon for $10 off $30 purchase, so I got 3 3-wick candles for $20.  I love these sales and it has come at a great time because they just started releasing their Winter/Christmas products in store.  I know "Test" stores have had these items out for a while, but there are not "Test" stores near me.  The three candles I purchased and their descriptions from the Bath and Body Works Website are:

Snowed In -

Escape the frigid winter wind, wrap up in your coziest blanket and warm up this inspiring blend of fresh juniper, sugared sap and sage for the perfect day in!

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Cashmere -

Wrap up in the soft and comforting fragrance of warm ginger, sweet amber and creamy vanilla, as the first snow of the season falls gently to the ground.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

Hot Buttered Rum -

A rich, indulgent treat perfect for a frosty, winter's night, made from a cozy blend of buttered rum and smooth caramel with a hint of bourbon.

• Highly fragranced candle exclusively developed and tested by our team of Home Fragrance experts, including the world's best master perfumers
• Made using the highest concentration of fragrance oils, an exclusive blend of vegetable wax and lead-free wicks for optimal performance
• 3-wick candle burns approximately 30 to 45 hours
• 4" wide x 3 1/2" tall
• Includes elegant gold lid to keep your fave fragrance fresh, while adding a touch of décor

I really like all of these new candles.  I think the one I am looking forward to burning the most is the Snowed In candle.  I have read a lot of good things about it and seen video reviews on YouTube.  Once I have burned it, I will let you all know how it burned and how the throw was.  The Hot Buttered Rum candle is really for my husband.  He wanted one about a week ago, but I told him I would wait for another 2 for $20 sale because I really do not want to pay $20 for one candle. 

Also pictured are two of the new Forever Red preview Eau de Parfums.  They are going to be $10 each, but since they have just released the previews online (about a week ago) and in-store today (Oct. 11, 2011), they are only $5 each.  I was lucky enough to receive a test bottle over a month ago so that I could test it and give feedback.  They also gave test bottles out to influential customers so that they could help spread the word about it and get it hyped up so that there would be much anticipation.
 
Here is the description of Forever Red Eau de Parfum from the website:

A touch of red is pure magic! Enjoy our most luxurious fragrance ever, as you lavishly spray on a passionate blend of pomegranate & red osmanthus with a sexy surprise of vanilla rum, for a forever enchanting way to fragrance. 

• Top Notes: Fiery Pomegranate, Rare French Peach, Luminous Apple
• Mid Notes: Red Peony, Night Marigold, Red Osmanthus
• Dry Notes: Rich Vanilla Rum, Velvety Marshmallow, Oak Wood

I personally really love this scent.  It is usually hard for me to wear a lot of different perfumes because of my allergies, but this scent does not irritate me in the least bit.  I was really happy about that when I first tested it.  I smell a lot of the "Velvety Marshmallow" and the "Luminous Apple".  It is a very nice scent.  I think people will be surprised just how good it smells and hopefully, it will do well once the full line comes out so that it will be on the shelves of Bath and Body Works for a long time!

Last but not least, I got another free, full-sized Stress Relief Aromatherapy - Eucalyptus Tea body wash for free!  I got it free because I had a coupon for spend $10 and get a free body care item up to $13.  My $10 purchase was the 2 preview Forever Red Eau de Parfum.  They were $5 each as stated above, and the Eucalyptus Tea body wash was $13 so it falls within the parameters of the coupon.

Remember, on regular days (non Black Friday), you can only use one coupon per transaction (unless they came together in a mailer, then you can use those together).  So, I had to do two transactions to use the survey coupon for $10 off  $30, and the spend $10 transaction to get the free item up to $13.

For more product information, please visit the Bath and Body Works website
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Please leave a comment if you have any opinions or suggestions on any of the scents that Bath and Body Works sales.  Happy Shopping!        

More Winter/Christmas products

I went into Bath and Body Works during my lunch to pick up a couple of new things.  I had a couple of coupons to use.  I figured since some new products were available, I might as well go in real quick and pick some things up.  I split my purchases up into three transactions so that I could use three different coupons. 

My first transaction consisted of two new Home Fragrance Oils (HFOs) for $5.00 each so that I could use a spend $10 get a free body care item up to $13.  The two HFOs that I purchased and their descriptions from the Bath and Body Works website are:

Twisted Peppermint -

Merry Mint-mas! Candy canes go wild with bright and merry notes of vanilla and sugary musk in this cheer-filled holiday fave.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience

Tis the Season -

Tis the season for fragrance! Fill your home with iconic fragrances of the season as golden apples, deep green pine and a touch of ground cinnamon blend to create a timeless and heartwarming scent.

• Exclusively designed and developed by our team of Home Fragrance experts
• Contains the maximum concentration of the finest quality scent oils
• The fastest way to scent your home
• Mix with 1 or 2 other oils for a personalized fragrance experience

My free item with the $10 purchase was the new Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Tea Body Lotion.  It was $13.  Here is the description from the website:

Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Tea Body Lotion ($13) -

Chill! Experience the stress less way to moisturize. Eucalyptus essential oil relieves stress and tea calms the mind. Soften skin with this ultra-creamy, nourishing blend, formulated provide long-lasting moisture. Contains precious botanicals and minerals - white water lily and malachite are known to help soothe skin so it looks and feels its best!

• Formulated to provide all day moisture
• Breathe deeply for best results
• Fragranced with essential oils and other natural fragrances
• Not tested on animals

My next transaction was to purchase the new Aromatherapy Sleep - Honey Vanilla Dream pillow mist for $11 so that I could use another spend $10 get free body care item up to $13 coupon.  I got the Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Tea Body Wash ($13) for free.  Here is the descriptions  of the two products from the website:

Aromatherapy Sleep - Honey Vanilla Dream Pillow Mist ($11) -

Lullaby & good night! Sweet dreams start with a delicate blend of warm honey and soothing vanilla. Lightly spray soft mist over pillow or sheets every night for ultra-sweet dreams!

• Allow fabric to dry prior to contact
• Breathe deeply for best results
• Fragranced with essential oils and other natural fragrances
• Not tested on animals  

Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Tea Body Wash ($13) -

Chill! Experience the stress less way to wash. Eucalyptus essential oil relieves stress and tea calms the mind. Our special formula contains precious botanicals white birch and bamboo extracts known to purify and soothe skin while pearl powder helps condition. Add a couple of ounces to warm, running water for the ultimate bubble bath!

• Inspired by top rated- Eucalyptus Spearmint
• Breathe deeply for best results
• Fragranced with essential oils and other natural fragrances
• Not tested on animals 

My final transaction was just to use a no purchase necessary, free True Blue Spa mini of my choice coupon.  At other stores, they would just let you combine that coupon with no purchase necessary to another transaction if you were buying something else, but the store I went to said you had to do them separate.  Oh well!  The True Blue Spa mini that I chose was:

Shea Butter - Super Rich Shower Cream - Lay it on Thick $6 each or 3 for $12-

Nothing makes skin feel better than incredibly rich Shea Butter. That's why we've transformed our Super Rich Body Cream into a rich shower cream that cleanses skin thoroughly while leaving it nourished with Shea Butter and moisturizing Vitamin E.

• Rich, nourishing formula with Shea Butter
• Creamy coconut shea butter fragrance
• Not tested on animals
• Not tested on animals  

I really like the Shea Butter -Super Rich Shower Cream.  I've used it before in the full sized option, so I knew that was going to be my choice.  It really leaves your skin smooth and silky.  You feel like you don't even have to use any lotion or body cream when you get out of the shower.  I definitely recommend this to those out there that feel that they need a really good moisturizing shower cream. 

As usual, if you would like more product information, then please visit the Bath and Body Works website.
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Happy Shopping! 

      

Pretty In Pink.....for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Well, I polished my nails with my new Revlon Nail Enamel in color #271 Extravagant that I previously wrote about in the following post:  http://thehouseofdiva.blogspot.com/2012/10/revlon-nail-enamels.html      

I was looking for a pink color to use in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I would like to show my support of all of the survivors, lost loved ones and their family & friends in any way that I can.  I know this is a small way of doing so, but I think any support is better than none. The pictures that I have posted look a little purple, but it is pink. In my opinion, it is bright and stands out in a crowd. I really like the color and have had a lot of compliments on it so far and I have only been wearing it for a couple of days.  

While polishing my nails, I noticed that it was kind of thick.  When you put it on, you have to make sure that you do not put too much on the brush because it will make a blob on your nail and at that point, there is probably too much to spread evenly without streaks.  It will make for a very thick coat, and will take a long time to dry.  That is what happened to me the first time around.  That was a bit disappointing, but I polished my nails all over again, and the second time was much better.  I did it pretty fast, and that is why they look a bit sloppy, but if you take your time, then I'm sure your nails will look marvelous!    



My verdict on this particular brand and color is that it is nice, and I will wear the color again.  It is on the thick side and I will remember that when I use it again in the future so I won't make a big mess of my nails.  Revlon has a great selection of other colors, so please visit their website to see all of the colors available. 

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Newest Bath and Body Works Haul

Bath and Body Works has started selling new items for the 2012 Winter/Christmas season.  I was in the store to return something, but I couldn't leave without purchasing a couple of the new items they had available.  I purchased two full sized Twisted Peppermint hand sanitizers ($5.00 each).  I stumbled upon these towards the back of the store.  They were on the shelf with all of the other full sized hand sanitizers, but these were pushed back almost out of site.  Twisted Peppermint is a favorite of Bath and Body Works fans, so I'm sure once these are discovered by the masses, they will go really fast!  I also bought the new limited edition Aromatherapy Sleep - Honey Vanilla Dream body wash and body lotion.  In my opinion, these are amazing.  I actually used them last night for the first time, and it was really relaxing.  I believe in aromatherapy!  For purchasing the two fullsized hand sanitizers for $5.00 each, I got the new Aromatherapy Stress Relief - Eucalyptus Tea body wash for free with a coupon (spend $10 and get free body care item up to $13).  I'm still on the fence with this one, but I'm going to give it a try.  The last items that I purchased were two nail files for $1.00 each. 

Here are the website descriptions for the new aromatherapy products I purchased:

Aromatherapy Sleep Honey Vanilla Dream body lotion - $14.00 each:

Lullaby & good night! Sweet dreams start with a delicate blend of warm honey and soothing vanilla fragrance. This ultra-creamy, nourishing body lotion is formulated to give skin long-lasting moisture. Our formula contains precious botanicals and minerals - White Water Lily and Malachite - known to help soothe skin so it looks and feels its best.

• Now formulated to provide all day moisture
• Breathe deeply for best results
• Fragranced with essential oils and other natural fragrances
• Not tested on animals  

Aromatherapy Sleep Honey Vanilla Dream body wash and foam bath - $14.00 each:

Lullaby & good night Sweet dreams start with a delicate blend of warm honey and soothing vanilla fragrance. Our fast-foaming formula contains birch and bamboo precious botanical extracts to purify and soothe skin while pearl powder conditions. Add a couple of ounces to warm, running water for a calming bubble bath.

• Now formulated to be faster-foaming with soothing skin conditioners
• Breathe deeply for best results
• Fragranced with essential oils and other natural fragrances
• Not tested on animals  

Aromatherapy Stress Relief Eucalyptus Tea body wash and foam bath - $13.00 each:

Chill! Experience the stress less way to wash. Eucalyptus essential oil relieves stress and tea calms the mind. Our special formula contains precious botanicals white birch and bamboo extracts known to purify and soothe skin while pearl powder helps condition. Add a couple of ounces to warm, running water for the ultimate bubble bath!

• Inspired by top rated- Eucalyptus Spearmint
• Breathe deeply for best results
• Fragranced with essential oils and other natural fragrances
• Not tested on animals

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Organix Nutritional Acai Berry Avocado Hair Products

Well, I was out and about again.  I wasn't at the store to buy more shampoo and conditioner, but when I saw the Organix Nutritional Acai Berry Avocado shampoo and conditioner, I had to buy it.  I smelled the conditioner a couple of weeks ago and really loved it, but they didn't have the shampoo so I passed.  Since the store had both the shampoo and the conditioner this time, I wasn't going to pass it up.  There was not an in-store coupon this time, so I paid a little over $5.00 for each one.  Here are a few highlights about the Nutritional Acai Berry Avocado shampoo and conditioner from the Organix website:

• A sensual and exotic botanical infusion of vitamin and antioxidant rich acai berry extracts and avocado proteins to nourish, re-energize, and enrich your hair along with argan oil for moisture, shine and balance.  It is safe for color treated and all hair types. 

• An exotic nutrient luxurious blend of antioxidant rich acai berry extract and guava to instantly nourish and enrich your hair while avocado proteins add nutrition and balance along with Moroccan argan oil to moisturize your tresses and create a shiny, smooth, frizz-free finish. 

This scent is definitely a winner in my book!  I loved the smell and the lather that I got when I was shampooing my hair.  The conditioner really smoothed my hair out and it was a whole lot less frizzy than before using it.  I will definitely buy this one again.  So far, all of the Organix brand shampoos and conditioners that I have purchased and used have impressed me.  I will continue to recommend to others. 

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Revlon Nail Enamels

Tonight, I was at the store and wanted to try to find a new nail polish by OPI.  The color I was looking for was "Every Month is Oktoberfest", but it was no where to be found.  They had just about every other color.  So, I will have to see if I can find it at another store.  I was told I could find it on Ebay, but I will keep looking at the stores around me before ordering from online.

So, since I could not find what I was looking for, I decided to keep looking at different brands and colors.  Well, I came across the Nail Enamel section of Revlon polishes, and there were coupons for $2.00 off a bottle right in front of the display.  As stated on their website, Revlon® Nail Enamel delivers gorgeous smooth, chip-resistant color to nails.  There was a big selection of colors to choose from in the Revlon collection that it was hard to choose.  I tried several colors on my nails before deciding on #330 Naughty and #271 Extravagant.  These two colors just caught my eye for some reason.  The purple gray #330 Naughty was very nice, and I think it would go good with a lot of clothes in my wardrobe.  I was looking for a pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and came across #271 Extravagant.  There were plenty of pink colored nail polish, but I really liked the way this dried on the one nail I that I test polished.

The description from the website:

• Revlon Nail Enamel gives up to 10 days of lasting color & shine*. Revlon's exclusive silk-protein shield works to instantly help even out the surface of the nail while rising above color to automatically smooth away bubbles, streaks and brush marks.
• Available in 72 shades
• *when worn with Revlon Base and Top Coat.

I have not had a chance to polish my nails in either one of these colors (I only tested one nail in each color while at the store), yet, but when I do I will post pictures so you can see how pretty they are!  Hopefully, it will be real soon! 

For further information, please visit the Revlon website (Nail Polish section)
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More Cute Things

I forgot to post a couple of other cute, new items from Bath and Body Works.  There are so many new and cute items, it is easy to overlook some.  Here are two of them:

• A very cute, Diamond jewel soap topper. 

• Cute little cream colored bag with bling on them.  The bag contains travel sized Cashmere Glow items (lotion, shower gel, fragrance mist and a lip gloss (forgot the flavor, but it isn't called Cashmere Glow.  The bag was priced $25, but I hear it is soon going to be a purchase with purchase.  It will be $12.50 with a purchase of any Cashmere Glow item (not sure on the date this will happen).   



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Some new Winter products from Bath and Body Works

I have not posted anything recently that I have bought at Bath and Body Works, so I decided to post just a couple of things.  The Winter shopping season is upon us and Fall barely started.  Bath and Body Works is always a season ahead!  This Fall is no different because on Monday, October 8, 2012, Bath and Body Works will officially (I say officially because a lot of stores are already putting Winter stuff out) begins selling their Winter products and all of the wonderful Christmas items.  All of the Fall 2012 products will be going away on October 29, 2012.  That seems kind of early to me, but I guess they have to make room for even more new, Winter products at that time. 

The first new item I bought were the new for Winter, 'Tis The Coziest Shea Infused socks.  These are very nice and comfy!  They were only $12.50 each.  I really really like these! 
 

I also purchased some really pretty, new, blinged out pumps for the lotions and shower gels.  These caught my eye as soon as I went in the store.  They were displayed with the Cashmere Glow items.  I don't particularly care for Cashmere Glow, but a lot of people do and these pumps go perfectly with that line (they go with other packaging, too)!  These were $3.50 each.   

Next, they have a new, pretty, sparkly bottle of soap.  It comes in 3 new scent Kitchen Lemon, Citrus Garland and Cranberry Tangerine.  I got the Kitchen Lemon.  It smells really great!  These are $12.00 each. 

They also had a couple of new Concentrated Room Sprays (CRS) in Winter and Frosted Cranberry.  I decided to purchase these since they smelled pretty good.  The didn't have the home fragrance oils (HFO) out, yet to match, but they will be coming.  They did have Fresh Balsam HFO so I decided to purchase that since it is my son's favorite Winter scent!  The Frosted Cranberry CRS smells really good and has a sweet scent.  It lasted pretty long when I used it in my home for the first time.  I will buy more of this scent in the future.  Both the Concentrated Room Sprays and Home Fragrance Oils are $5.00 each. 

They also had one new Christmas/Winter, regular hand soap and pocketbac out.  The scent they had was Winter Cranberry.  This scent smells really great and I will be picking up some more as soon as I make it back to the store.  The soaps are $5.50 each or 4 for $15 and 6 for $20.  The pocketbacs were $1.50 each or 5 for $5.00. 

This is just a preview of what I purchased, but there will surely be A LOT more to come especially after Monday, October 8, 20012.  I will keep you all posted! 

For more information on the products available at Bath and Body Works, please visit their website at www.bathandbodyworks.com

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Happy shopping!



 

  

 



Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Hair Products

So, I bought another scent of the Organix brand shampoo and conditioner.  This time I wanted to give the Hydrating Macadamia Oil Shampoo and Conditioner a try.  I read good things about it, and they hold true.  I bought these with a coupon again that was for $2.00 off regular price.  The price is a little over $5.00 each, so once again, I thought it was a good deal to get each bottle for around $3.00.  Here are a few highlights about the Hydrating Macadamia Oil Shampoo and Conditioner from the Organix website: 

• Drench your strands in an ultra-moisturizing luxurious formula infused with nutrient rich macadamia oil to instantly hydrate and smooth parched, dry hair while exotic sugar cane extract and bamboo extract soften and mend split ends for a luscious, vibrant mane with brilliant shine.  This is safe for color treated hair and all types of hair. 
• This totally indulgent shampoo and luxurious conditioner drenches even the driest, most brittle hair with moisture, leaving it soft, supple, and touchable with a fusion of gentle conditioning macadamia oil and moisturizing bamboo extract, while sugar cane extract gives hair silky new life.

I will definitely buy this again.  I could tell the difference in my hair after only a couple of shampoos.  The Organix brand is truly a great product that I recommend to others!

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