Better late than never, RIGHT???

Ok, I know I am late but better late than never, RIGHT???

For quite a while now I’ve heard girls on Youtube talk about a certain product. They refer to it as their favorite, go to, holy grail product. This one product type tends to be a hit or miss for me. Some work nicely, some don’t. This is why I am so late at trying it out. This is the Loreal Voluminous Mascara in Carbon Black.

Voluminous Carbon Black

I was a little hesitant at first. I looked in several stores to see if I could find a good price because I couldn’t see myself paying $8 or $9 for a mascara that I may hate. After a few searches I finally gave in and purchased mine at Walgreens  for about $7 (I got mine in waterproof because I have allergies and I hate mascara smears). Talk about amazing stuff. It has a regular mascara brush, which I don’t mind because I like them. The formula wasn’t as thick as I am used to so I was a little scared when I started putting it on. I started on my right eye and immediately I saw a wonderful coat of mascara on my lashes. I went to the next eye and coated my lashes as well. Came back to my right eye to see if it would be impossible to build up lashes like with some other mascaras. Sometimes with certain mascaras they dry so fast that you can’t build your lashes because they are too stiff and also because the end up flaking if you try to build them up. This mascara made it easy for me to build lashes and add volume ( I am a sucker for long and thick lashes). Another plus is that I don’t have to wear false lashes if I don’t want to!!!! I was amazed at how easy it was to use. It just went on nice, smooth and fast without clumping. It defined my lashes nicely too. A great find indeed.

Thank you to all the wonderful girls on youtube that have reviewed and raved about this mascara. This is going on my faves list for sure!!!!

Well, this is it for now. Just wanted to share a little something with you guys. Have a wonderful day!!!

Okay, everyone til next time.

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Confetti and 10 Professional Nail Lacquer

A quick blog on 2 Nail Polish Brands from CVS - Confetti and 10 Professional Nail Lacquers. (I think I heard 10 Pro is the "High End" version of Confetti)


A while back I had gone into CVS and bought a few nail polish by the brand Confetti. I purchased a few colors. Some of the colors I purchased were "Happy Birthday", "Silver Slippers" and "MoonStruck" to name a few. The colors immediately caught my attention. They are beautiful and vibrant. "Happy Birthday" is a gorgeous purple with hints of shimmer. "Silver Slippers" which was my favorite color, is a beautiful silver/pink color. "Moon Struck" is a lovely taupe color.

"Happy Birthday"

"Silver Slippers"

"MoonStruck"

These colors looked fantastic in the bottles. They were vibrant and just captivating. I found that "Happy Birthday" was a little too watery and thin. This caused me to have to apply more than 2 coats which I really don't like doing because I end up messing up my nails due to the time it takes to dry. "Silver Slippers" was my favorite off the back. The color just called me out. It applied nice and thick, needing only 2 coats, dried nicely but it chipped after 1 day. I was very disappointed. My hand nails usually chip quickly because I have oily nail beds but even on my toes it just chipped quick. This never happens even with the cheaper brands. I was sad that I just couldn't like it no matter how much I wanted to love it. "MoonStruck" applied nicely and dried quickly but it just didn't last as long as I wanted it to. Some of the colors I would use for Pedicures because they do last on my Pedis but as a Nail Polish I wouldn't be able to because they chip quickly.

The Price was fantastic. $1.99 can't be beat. Awesome price.

Yesterday, I purchased 10 Professional Nail Lacquer for the firs time ever. I've seen it quite a few times when entering my local CVS but I was a little hesitant because I was afraid of the final product. I purchased the color "Showtime". Elegant taupe color. Very neutral and fun. As soon as I tried it, I found it just amazing. Thick and easy to apply. Pretty fast drying. Dries to a beautiful finish. I would definitely purchase this brand of nail polish again. The price wasn't bad either. I paid $4.99.

"Showtime"

Well, this is it for now. Just wanted to share a little something with you guys. Have a wonderful day!!!

Okay, everyone til next time.

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Rain but Feeling Great!

It's a rainy day in the neighborhood. It is very gloomy and a bit cool out today. Despite the weather I am feeling a great. Well, emotionally that is, physically my allergies are making my nose and head hurt a tad bit. I won't let that get me down though. It's a new day which means a new blessing!

Wearing my favorite Candie's Dahrma Peep-Toe Dress Heels. They are fab. Love them to pieces. Super comfy and just plain ole stylish. They are in taupe (neutral) which makes them great with any outfit. The heel is pretty high (4 1/2-in.) but so easy to walk in them. Feeling so stylish today!

I found the best false lashes for me since I wear glasses. They are the Ardell Accents Lashes Black 301. Love, Love, Love them. They fit perfectly. They accent my eyes without looking very false. They are very comfortable with my glasses. They wear long and curl nicely.

I find it exciting to share new finds with everyone. These lashes are super cute and so worth it. Will definitely buy more. They were about $5.99 for the pack. Not bad in price.

Well, this is it for now. Just wanted to share a little something with you guys. Have a wonderful day!!!

Okay, everyone til next time.

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Pink eye, Congestion and a busy schedule!!!!

They say April showers bring may flowers but let me tell you, this April left me super sick. I have so much congestion going on. The cough is unbearable at night which means a VERY cranky mom in the morning...lol

Well, my little man is home sick with pink eye. Ewww pink eye. Hubby had to pick him up from school yesterday and spend the afternoon at doctors plus pharmacy. $60 later they are finally home with a small bottle of eye drops which is so small I was surprised it cost so much and a Nasonex spray because he has allergies as well. I was hoping to catch some extra zzzz's this morning since he didn't have to go to school but of course this is the day that he wakes up at 6:30a and won't go back to bed. So, now not only do I have a headache because I really didn't sleep but I am moody because I really dislike so much noise early in the AM. I am so not a morning person.

Yesterday was a pretty busy day for me. Work, then home for a bit and then back out the door for a meeting. The meeting was for a weightloss program called the Transition program. Sat there for about an 1 1/2 hrs. Everything was very interesting and I would love to learn more but it is a little out of my reach this time around. Though the program seems very doable and inexpensive. The upfront payment makes it hard. It is a 12 wks program, the cost is $240 which comes out to $20 a week, for every meeting you go to you get $5 back so it comes out to roughly $180 for the 12 wks. Thats all good but if you don't have $240 to dish out right off the back then you can't do it. Which is my case. $240 is a big chunk of change when you live on a budget and have to make every dollar count. If they would have said $20 a week then it would be so much more doable for me. Plus, you have to buy a Cleanse which is for a week and the cost is $42. So now the total is $282. It's all good. I absorbed quite a bit of information. I will do my research and come up with something more affordable and that will work for me. I need to lose weight and I know I can do it. More to come on weightloss, etc.

So, to finish off... My day looks like this today --> make breakfast for Sam --> try to get some work done -->at lunch time go to my job get my paycheck and do some food shopping --> then off to church tonight to help out for a special event going on. My schedule is packed but its all good.

Okay, everyone til next time.

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I LOVE Target...

Pretty awesome day out there today. Hope you are enjoying it.


Well, this quick blog is about Target. I had not visited Target in a while (couple of months maybe) because it is a couple of towns away and just out of the way. Hubby and I decided to take a ride yesterday and ended up at Target. Oh how I wish Target was closer. I love that store. They have updated the store and there are so many great things in there now. Our Target has a mini supermarket type section going on. The things are so affordable and everything is just gorgeous.

Well, I went with a couple of things in mind. Well, more like window shopping and giving hubby ideas for Mother's Day.

I am so in love with their black candle pillar holders. They are just so chic and fab. They will go perfect on my newly distressed dresser (which I did myself). They are the perfect size and color for the dresser. I so want them and if I don't get them as a gift, I am definitely getting them myself. Here is a picture of the dresser and the candle pillar:

I am also looking to get some lamps from Target for my side table. I saw a couple of options but I haven't decided which I would like to purchase yet. I also distressed my side tables and I am in love with the new look. Here is a peek:

Target has so many great things and you just want to buy all of it. I spent quite a bit of time just going from isle to isle loving everything they have to offer. The highlight of the day for me was when I reached the makeup section. Oh the abundance of greatness there. They had affordable things and also some pricey ones but I was in love with almost everything. I was swatching almost everything. Just taking in the moment as I walked the 3 isles of makeup goodness. Then just then I stumbled upon one great discovery. This Target now carries ELF. Yes, that's right ELF. I don't have to order on line any longer and wait 3 weeks to receive my package of goodies. I was so excited to make this discovery. They had all sorts of ELF products. If you know ELF you know that they are VERY affordable and pretty good for the price. I have a few of their things such as the eyeshadow brushes, blush brush, etc and I love them. Now I can go directly to Target and purchase them there without having to wait or pay shipping. I did or course buy a couple of things. I was good and just bought a couple. I bought the ELF eyeshadow Primer because I have heard lots of girls on YT talk about it. I also bought the makeup setting mist/spray. I am excited to use both items. Total of my purchase???? $4.00. $1.00 for the Primer and $3.00 for the spray. How awesome is that? I shall return to Target for more goodies in the future.

Now if only they carried NYX. Then I would be truly ecstatic...LOL

Okay, everyone til next time.

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Well, guys I will blog more later on this weekend. Hope you guys have a wonderful day!!!

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Every Little Girl's Dream - Royal Wedding!!!

To be honest with you, 4:30a was a little too early for me to get up to see the Royal Wedding. That said, I did catch it on TLC at 11:00p and I was in awe. Here is my take on this wonderful occasion.:

Let's start with the guest - I loved all the Big Hats and Hair pieces. So chic and fashionable. Loved it. The outfits/dresses were so stylish. Victoria Beckham for example was truly stunning and her husband just looked as handsome as ever. Kate's mom was very elegant and her sister was truly stunning. The Queen looked super cute in her yellow dress (which is her fave color). Now to the Prince - He looked so handsome and elegant. The perfect picture of what every little girl dreamt her Prince would look like. Kate (we know its really always about the bride) - Her dress was just so amazingly beautiful, modest, simple and stunning. The delicate lace just added the perfect touch of elegance. The veil, tiara and bouquet complimented the dress and each other perfectly. Her makeup was very modest and elegant. They are saying she did it herself. I think that is pretty awesome. I did my own makeup for my wedding and it just feels that much more special. She did an amazing job on her makeup. She just looked so breathtaking.

One of my favorite parts was when the Prince saw her as she stood by him at the altar with her dad. His face was priceless. The smile on his face just said it all. No words needed to say what he was thinking. It was so touching when they exchanged smiles at the altar and then he leaned over and winked at his father in law.

The vows were simple and classic yet touching. Loved the reading by the Priests and also by Kate's brother. The moment Prince William placed the ring on Kate was the moment that it made it completely real to me. That was just the perfect moment with the most beautiful promises (he repeated these words: With this ring I thee wed. With my body I thee honor and all my worldly goods with you I share). I also loved the prayer by the priest. Just a beautiful ceremony. A fairytale wedding ceremony in deed.

After the signing, they emerged to view the public and they just looked simply amazing as they exited the Westminster Abbey.

OK, I think everyone was expecting a kiss right away but it just didn't happen. The wait was just so edge of your seat for me because that seals everything...lol...Just my thought!

The Chariot ride was a wonderful part of the wedding. I've always wanted to have a chariot ride. It just adds the perfect touch to the wedding. The horses were just stunning. The crowds were so happy to see them. The cheers were so amazing. The people were in love with the new couple! The roars were getting louder and louder by the second. How exciting is that!!!!

As they entered the gates of Buckingham palace, it was all so suspenseful. I was just so excited to see it all happen. It just felt as if I was right there, even though I was sitting on my bed watching it over the TV.

The first kiss I think is the most looked forward moment. As the doors opened I got nervous and excited. They came out smiling and waving.  They just looked sooooo gorgeous! Soon after the couple came out, the members of the family and the Royal family came out. Then, the most awaited moment happened "The first Kiss" It was soo quick. If you blinked, you missed it like I did. It was just so quick. It was very modest but it was sweet. I loved that TLC played it in slow motion because I missed it the first time it happened. LOL. The crowd went wild when that kiss happened. I had a huge kool-aid smile on my face.

The fly-by by the Royal Air force was amazing. Everyone including the Royal couple looked up to the sky as the jets flew on by. It was just amazing!

The Royal Wedding was just a truly spectacular event. It was just amazing and breath taking. From the moment she step out of the car to the moment they kissed on that balcony, everything was just dreamy. Truly a fairytale wedding in deed.

Many blessings to Prince William His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge!!!

It's been a while...

It's been a very long time since I've blogged. I've been so busy and honestly have forgotten to come in and just give a quick update, etc. In reality this is not an excuse. We make the time and I should be more responsible when it comes to my blogging. I will try my best to come and update my blog frequently.

Since my last blog... My hair went from brown to red to black...lol... I've had it black for a while now. I've also been letting it grow out but already its becoming a hassle...lol... The short hair just seems much easier to manage.



Brown





Red



Black



















In March, hubby and I were blessed with a niece (God Daughter) which we've waited 15 yrs to arrive. After 15 yrs of trying, my sister in law and her wonderful husband were blessed with our little munchkin!!!

Gigi and Me... She is a little fashionista already!!!

In the process, I've been trying to get healthy so that hubby and I can start trying for another baby. It's been pretty tough since I have PCOS and it makes it really hard to lose the weight. I know I can do this, it is just going to take hard work and perseverance. At the end we will be blessed when we hold our baby. We are hoping for a little girl but will be truly blessed with either one!!! Send baby dust our way please!!!!



I've also been working on some home projects in my apartment and just getting it summer ready.

Don't forget to check my out on youtube for the latest videos, etc. Here is a link to my page:

http://www.youtube.com/user/sincereme12

Well, guys I will blog more later on this weekend. Hope you guys have a wonderful day!!!

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(Maria)