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Thursday, April 19, 2012

The good, the bad and the ugly with Lancôme

Here is my mini Lancôme collection (I am missing a picture of the lipgloss)



The good:
BI FACIAL Double Action Eye Makeup Remover; I've tried a lot of them, this one by far is the BEST ONE. Its around $22-$28 depending on where you buy it. MUST HAVE

Doll Lashes Mascara: it's ok, I got the free sample when I bought the VISIONNAIRE. I don't think it's a must have. I find that the L'oreal voluminous lashes or the False fiber lashes, work so much better.

Lancôme lip gloss (missing the picture) also got the sample one, it's nice and it lasts a bit longer, at least for me.

The bad:
The sales lady at the Lancôme counter: She basically told me that this serum was going to do miracles in my face that I wouldn't have wrinkles ever. And I believed it; I was looking for something to prevent me from getting wrinkles in the future. What she failed to notice is that I have no wrinkles and a fairly good skin.

The ugly:
I started to use the Vissionnaire Serum plus the HIGH RESOLUTION cream, every morning and night, it felt ok no burning sensation or anything like that. But after a week or so I started getting what I thought it was an allergic reaction; it was little pimples like. I immediately stopped using both products, called the Lancôme department and took back the product :(.

I have not tried the genifique one I'll leave that one for my mother to try, and also the visionnaire maybe it will work in her skin.


When you go buy any beauty products please make sure to do a research (unlike me) and that the counter lady doesn't push the product on you. A good sales person will always offer you a sample before purchasing the actual product (btw the visionnaire was $84 plus tax, not cheap at all), I learned that at the Chanel counter :)

Monday, April 9, 2012

A Little piece of Spain right here in Miami

It's called El Rincon Asturiano! This place it's just delicious. For those of you who love to eat amazingly fresh sea food, you must visit this little restaurant that honestly honors the name "el Rincon" it really is a small corner restaurant.
It's located at 225 SW 17th Ave. Miami FL
Hours are
Monday: 10:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:30 am to 9:00 pm
Thursday: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm
Friday: 10:30 am to 11:00 pm
Saturday: 10:30 am to 11:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm

So you can go any day :)

The atmosphere is super relaxed everyone there is like family and they treat you like such!

We had a "tabla" with Jabugo ham and Manchego cheese, a pitcher of sangria, pulpo a la gallega (cooked octopuse) and paella...by time the paella got there we where full. We still tried it but we had it to go.
Since the place is so small be prepared to maybe have a meal with a complete stranger. If your not into that then maybe you can order to go. But it's really an experience no matter where you are from...I almost forgot to mention, the bread is sooo fresh and they keep it coming ( you have to ask for it but is at no extra charge)

Here is the pulpo a la gallega and the paella (sorry I forgot to take a picture of the ham and cheese-bad blogger)

Sunday, April 1, 2012

CHANEL...not No.5

I actually got the Chanel Double Perfection; Its a mix of foundation and powder. I went to Macys @ Aventra Mall (Miami) and at the Chanel counter got this nice Lady - Denise- to help me find my perfect match for my skin tone. After Denise tried a few shades on me she asked me to take the mirror and walk outside ans see which one looked better; at first I was like, no it's ok, this one looks good (on my left side), she insisted that I needed to see it outside, with the real daylight and so I did. Turns out...she was sooooo right!
About the Foundation/Powder; I got the 80 Medium Beige, it really goes on really smooth, and I honestly put my primer in let it set, apply my ALMAY concealer, and then the CHANEL Double Perfection Powder make up.




It comes in this black suede container that covers the 13g plastic case in which the powder comes in. In addition to the powder there is a rectangular white applicator sponge that has it's own compartment, with vents! so that no bacteria accumulates and then goes to our face!(I thought that was very clever)
 

Thursday, March 22, 2012

My personal collection of TRESemme

I honestly have to say that TRESemme is quiet fond of my hair. I've been using their products for quiet some time, I started with the Shampoo and Conditioner....and now well... take a look




My line of TRESemme hair care line just grew! my husband really doesn't understand why is it that i need sooo many products! let me explain.
  1. Shampoo and Conditioner; I've tried some of them and they all work great for me.,
  2. Thermal Creations: Use it every time I am going to blow dry, flat iron, curl or InStyle my hair. I don't actually know if it works, or not, but better safe than sorry
  3. Dry Shampoo: Well...as soon as my hair starts getting dirty the Dry Shampoo helps me get by One more day with my styled hair
  4. 24Hr Mouse: I can't put enough on my hair love to apply it when is damped and then just let it air dry
  5. The gel: I actually got that for my husband right before we went on a trip, so that he could put it on his carry-on. He said it's ok (for a guy that's a good review)
  6.  Split Remedy Leave-In: I bought this a few weeks ago, and I have noticed that my hair is Softer on my ends...actually all over. I will continue to use it and give you more feedback on it
  7. The nourishing mask: I just bought it today, it felt good when I put it on; a little goes a long way. It's green and it smells good 
So yes! I would absolutely recommend these products. Go ahead at least start with the shampoo and conditioner

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I found My Gold!

For a couple of weeks now I've been trying to find a gold nail polish and have not been successful at it. I tried Milani the one with glitter, a gold color one and it looked horrible it made my nails look yellow and sick :(.
After a long search (2weeks is not that long, lol) I found the right Gold for my nails =) it's Orly's Luxe. And I think it looks just fab!
Got it at Walgreens for $7.99.

It goes on well, 2 coats it's enough and it will cover the nails just fine; now when it comes to drying it will take a bit more time than a regular nail polish.
When I'm done doing my nails I Always, Always use RUSH 60 second High speed top coat ( got it at Sally's for $3 or $4) it's excellent

The consistency of the actual polish is a bit different.

Take a look at it and let me know what you think

Monday, March 12, 2012

Spirit airlines again

Well ....coming from FLL to LAX was a mission. And now going back home is another one, there is a delay! Grrrr hopefully it's just a 30 mins like they say. If I leave in time I will make it home at 6:30am if not who knows !
Oh and I have to go straight to work Great!
I'm tired and I hate flying :(

Friday, March 9, 2012

Spirit airlines

DONT EVER FLY HERE!
Final destination :LAX
Current status: delayed
Updated status: fixing a tire!
Customer service: the line is longer that the lines on Disney

Who wants to fly like that?
I want to stay and never never fly with the, but my hubby is waiting for me! =)