Eyeshadow Review: Dior Gold Touch 1-Colour Ultra Smooth High Impact Shadow

Today I'll be reviewing Dior 1-Colour Ultra Smooth High Impact Shadow in Gold Touch

Availability: This has been discontinued.

Would I buy this again?: I'm not really sure, I love the color but... if I'm going to be honest I'm sure you can find it elsewhere for cheaper.

Notes: The color is described as a golden bronze shimmer. It pretty much is. People always ask me about the Dior quints in-store. It seems that, although other luxury brands - YSL, Givenchy... NARS... offer palettes it's Dior's that seem to be the most popular and coveted... which naturally made me curious. Initially the idea of a quint was overwhelming and none called my name enough for me to commit. I have to admit that I did love swatching them, but if I loved a shadow... maybe two... in a palette... I didn't love the entire palette and at the price point there's no justifying buying the palette for just one or two shades. If I'm going to splurge - and this is most definitely a splurge, let's not lie to ourselves here - I have to LOVE the product enough to commit to it. So... I swatched the individual shades (this was before the Mono Shadows were launched) and wasn't impressed until I hit upon this baby. Now, I will say that what makes Dior eyeshadows... most luxury eyeshadows... special is the pearlized effect they have that it seems cheaper shadows don't. When the light hits them just right they light up like a prism, you can see little bits of green and pink and silver along with the base color and it's... glorious. Just glorious. It's like... you have a crush on someone and like them from afar (cheaper shadow) and then like... you find out your crush likes you back... and you kiss and it's magical (luxury shadow). Let's not kid ourselves that there's something wrong in the way I just described what the eyeshadow is like... and yet.. that's what it's like! This color is absolutely stunning and one that I love seeing on anyone, because it just looks pretty across the board - no matter what skin-tone or eye color. Plus it's pretty... and the color payoff... it takes just the gentlest touch for it to yield lots of pigment. It FEELS luxurious. Plus that cute quilted design and packaging don't hurt it at all... not even a little. The texture is mega silky. I absolutely love the packaging also. I love navy to begin with, it has a regal... mysterious feel to it. I love the beautiful iconic navy packaging with the CD in it. I love the cute little mirror (though honestly not the most useful) that comes inside. 

Is it worth splurging on? It's a matter of opinion. To me it was because... honestly... I love everything about it. From the packaging, to the color, to the texture... it wears just like any other shadow - about 6 -8 hrs before any creasing happens (with a base). I like to feel that bit of luxury in my routine when I wear this. That said, this isn't a hard color to dupe in a cheaper formula. Sure, you may not get that crush-kissed-you prismatic gloriousness... but then... it only happens under certain lighting and in general... everyone who wears eyeshadow, in my opinion, needs a shadow this color... it's just so flattering... it's great for day or nighttime... it's just... the color itself is worth having for sure. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: Bought this baby with my own funds.

Sugarpill Heartbreaker Palette Review

Alright, if you know me, you know Sugarpill gets me uber excited because the wonderful Amy Doan shares my love of all things girly, frilly, and bright. Thus, I bring you a review of Sugarpill's newest  palette - the Heartbreaker. 

The outer packaging with artwork by Miss Kika - I think it would be so cute to say... put it in a cute frame and hang it up somewhere. One day I'll have a room cute enough to do that in! :P Gah the prettiness of the packaging is just AMPED UP with this palette, I cannot...

Availability: Sugarpill no longer carries these palettes and the only colors still remaining for purchase are Velocity and Mochi , which retail at $13 for 3.5g (0.12 oz).

Notes: I will start with the technical stuff and overall notes before getting into each individual color. First of all, I've heard complaints about the heaviness of the palettes. Now, the reason it's heavy, is because it has a magnetic plate under it, which holds the shadows. Amy didn't have to add this and could very well have gone with a design where the shadows were glued in, but I love how thoughtful this is, you can switch out shadows between the palettes (or de-pot the individuals) so you can arrange or travel with them as you like. Personally, I don't really mind the heft, to me, it makes the palette feel more sturdy.

I've been lusting over this palette for quite some time and am so happy to have it because I love it, and to be honest, if I'm wanting to do a look with one (or more :P) of the shades included, I tend to reach for this instead of my other palettes, I mean the color intensity and quality are amazeballs! Plus I plain just love the packaging and this gives me an excuse to take a gander at it :P

Ok, ok, enough chatter, lemme show you the colors!

Acidberry is a gorgeous grassy chartreuse with a touch of shimmer to it. I have a weakness for colors like this because they're just so darn pretty with brown (or blue) eyes. 

Velocity is a royal blue. Although it's labeled a matte, and looks matte in daylight, it's a bit of a satin and has subtle turquoise and silver shimmer to it. I kind of dig that it looks satiny in artificial light, I like when colors or textures have these subtle little things that make them cool and unique. :P

2 AM is a beautiful magenta with really subtle bits of violet, pink, and silver shimmer. 

Mochi is another favorite - ugh it's like my favorite color in the palette... in fact I just love it period. It's such a unique shade of sea-foam with a gorgeous shimmer to it. The moment I laid eyes on this beauty I knew it had to be mine. We were just meant to be and I'm very much in love. :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments :)

Disclaimer: I bought this using my own money.

Candle Review: Bath & Body Works Pineapple Mango Scented Candle

Candle: Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Pineapple Mango

Here are the fragrance notes:

Availability: This is currently available for purchase.

 The pricing list is as follows:

14.5 oz/429mL - $24.50, burn for: 30-45 hours

Would I buy this again?: Definitely

Notes: My reasoning for buying the candle - It shouldn't come as a surprise that pineapple is my favorite fruit ever by now :P

Here's what I'm getting from smelling the candle cold - pineapple and mango with just a slight hint of vanilla.

As the wax warms and burns, the scent intensifies but doesn't change much as far as I can tell. The pineapple comes to the forefront a bit more, which I obviously don't mind. It's a very tropical yummy scent. :)

The candle melts absolutely gorgeously and has an excellent throw - scents up pretty much an entire room (mine is 14x11ft). :3

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.

Candle Review: Bath & Body Works Leaves Scented Candle

Candle: Bath & Body Works Scented Candle in Leaves

Here are the fragrance notes:

Availability: As this is a seasonal scent, it isn't currently available. I would check for it around the end of July/August as this is typically a part of their autumnal lineup.
The pricing list is as follows:

14.5 oz/429mL - $24.50, burn for: 30-45 hours

Would I buy this again?: Yes!!!!!

Notes: My reasoning for buying the candle: This seems to be uber popular with the Youtube folk so I had to give it a try.

Here's what I'm getting from smelling the candle cold - I get a lot of apple and nectar/woodsiness. I really hated it cold at first because the wood notes were strong and icky and I just was like "erm... I just don't get the hype."

As the wax warms and burns, the scent actually changes into something short of amazing. My hopes weren't high, having smelled it cold. It reminds me of my intense love for Tiki Beach aka my "sexy man" candle which I also really disliked at first... and then... obviously... fell deeply in love with. The scent is like... leaves... in the fall... like a pile of leaves right? Dried up and with that woody, sweet aroma but as though some mad genius took them and soaked them in apple cider. It's just amazeballs this scent. Love... Utter... deep... love. It smells so crisp and cozy all at once, I just... love!

The candle melts absolutely gorgeously and has an excellent throw - scents up an entire room (mine is 14x11ft). Strongly! 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself

Candle Review: White Barn French Baguette Scented Candle

Candle: White Barn Scented Candle in French Baguette

Here are the fragrance notes:

Sorry, no pic of the candle burning.
Availability: This scent has been discontinued.
Would I buy this again?: Yes! Definitely!
Notes: My reasoning for buying the candle: The scent of baking bread is just... one of the most wonderful scents ever. It reminds me of going to the bakery when I was younger and getting a loaf that was still warm and devouring it with my brother... making a whole mess... a delicious mess. Lol.
Here's what I'm getting from smelling the candle cold - it smells like a loaf of fresh, buttery French bread that's been spread with salted butter. I cannot explain the amazingness... the fact that it smells just SO LEGIT and delicious and yes... I want my room to smell like bread, ok? Don't go out of your way to try to tell me that that's not normal, I've accepted my lack of normality long ago. Ok? We cool? No... Well... that's mean. :I xD
As the wax warms and burns, the scent intensifies and kind of warms up. I don't really know how to explain it because it doesn't change much and yet it has a sense of being more inviting. Like having bread that's still warm out of the oven versus a loaf that's cooled off. If that makes sense.
This candle melts beautifully, no complaints there. This scents up an entire room (mine is 14x11ft). :)

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.

Candle Review: Bath & Body Works Frosted Cranberry

Candle: Bath & Body Works Frosted Cranberry.

Here are the fragrance notes:

Availability: As this is a seasonal candle, it's not currently available but I would check again around the end of September-October as this is usually a part of their fall/winter lineup. 

Would I buy this again?: Yes!

Notes: My reasoning for buying the candle: It sounded absolutely delicious :P

Here's what I'm getting from smelling the candle cold - The cranberry and apple are strongest in this, followed by the pink currant. The vanilla is there but is very soft, which I like.

As the wax warms and burns, the scent kind of intensifies. The cranberry is obviously very strong in the candle - again the apple and currant notes are very close and the vanilla is askew. I think the balance is nice because I love the tartness in it. If the vanilla overpowered everything or competed with the other scents... blah. This is honestly my very favorite out of the entire winter line of candles. It's AMAZING! Throw-wise, this candle does a great job.

This candle melts beautifully, no complaints there. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.

Candle Review: bath & body works Cranberry Woods

Hi folks, so I have another home fragrance post for you. 

Candle: bath & body works Scented Candle in Cranberry Woods.

Here are the fragrance notes:

Availability: As this is a seasonal candle, it's not currently available but I would check again around the end of September-October as this is usually a part of their fall/winter lineup. 

Would I buy this again?: Yes.

Notes: My reasoning for buying the candle: Honestly, the scent combination sounded amazeballs.

Here's what I'm getting from smelling the candle cold - I smell the cranberry and what I can only suppose to be the cinnamon bark. Except it smells more woodsy than cinnamon-y. I don't really pick much cinnamon up, but the cranberry and just a hint of currant are definitely there with the woodiness.  I can imagine burning this over a fireplace or something because it's a wonderfully warm, cozy scent. 

As the wax warms and burns, the wood scent is definitely intensified. The cranberry is just slightly there and well... I can't really smell any currant in there. 

This candle melts beautifully, no complaints there. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Disclaimer: I paid for this myself.