ivyPINK

Eyelash Perming

Hi :) I just wanted to share something I did yesterday
BTW I'm in the Philippines & it's like 40 celsius here
I can just go outside & Bikram it's so darn HOT! 
So yesterday my mom & I had a "beauty day"
we got a mani/pedi, facials with masks and my mom got eyelash extensions.
I on the other hand got my eyelashes permed!
Have you ever heard of such thing? I haven't!
So one of my lifelong beauty problems have always been my stick straight lashes!
I took a before and after (fr. my phone) so it's not really a great pic
BUT here is what it looks like :)

The first pic is what it looks like before

and then after

The bottom pics are with primer & mascara

I'm very HAPPY with the outcome!

The perming process took 1 1/2 hours

and at the salon we went to it costs 480 pesos

The exchange rate is 42.80 for every $1.00

so I thought that was a bargain

all in all we spent 6 hours at the spa for all of our services & our bill was

3,800 pesos

I normally pay $80 for just a regular facial!

This is ONE of the best perks about getting beauty services done in the Philippines it's very cheap

in comparison to back home :) and they are VERY thorough :)

I'll post other fun pics later 

tootles for now

xoxo ivyPINK

April Birchbox 2012

I LOVE my April Birchbox!!!!

In fact this might be my favorite box so far!!! :)

(I forgot to take a pic with the wei face mask below)

These are the items in my box....

MicrodermaMitt Full size $28.50

I'm totally looking forward to trying this!!!

I visited their site & they said you dont have to use it with product

you just use it as is :)

Zoya polish in Bevin-$8.00

and Taylor Swifts Wonderstruck-1.7 oz. $49.50

WEI White Lotus Hydrating Face Treatment Pad-6 pack $68

I'm curious to try this face pad BUT I doubt that I'd ever really shell out

$68 for a pack of 6 I use asian face pads often but I definitely did not pay $68 for them

so I'd like to see the difference & how my skin feels afterwards :)

Out of all the stuff I've received from Birchbox one of my favorite brands

that I've tried through their samplers are items from Befine

I've purchased a FULL size of everything I've tried by Befine

& in this Sampler it came with a gentle cleanser & moisture duo-$24 each for full size

which I actually already both own & I LOVE the smell & how clean it feels afterwards.

I use the cleanser with my Clarisonic & it's great :)

I'm actually starting to pack for a vaca coming up in the next couple of weeks,

These sachets are great to bring with!

*If you are interested in receiving more info about Birchbox

or if you are interested & want to try Birchbox

Click HERE for a referral :)

That's all for now

xoxo ivyPINK

Mani Monday PLL Inspired

Hi Hi Hi! This weeks mani was inspired by

Hanna's nails on Pretty Little Liars

The leopard print she has on is from the Sally Hansen Salon Effects

BUT I decided to stamp my leopard spots instead

 with the bundle monster 221 plate

I didn't do red though I wanted a springy bright color

The leopard print base is Rage by Orly

which is a pretty metallic rose gold color 

and the purple/fuchsia is Rich Raspberry from Revlon

Yesterday I went to see Hunger Games (LOVED it!!!!)

and I LOVED Effie's nails

did you see it? did you spot it?

Here's a close up

I want to do a similar look...

maybe in a couple weeks :)

I did however put my hair up in Katniss Everdeen

 inspired braid yesterday

It was an easy peasy version of it anyway

I hope you guys had a lovely weekend!

Happy Monday :)

xoxo ivyPINK

 

Americas Beauty Show Haul

Hey Guys :)

I just wanted to post this video really quick

I meant to post it yesterday but it took 4ever to upload!

So I went to Americas Beauty Show yesterday

and I just wanted to share the stuff I bought.

It's in 2 parts cuz it was too long!

* Here's the product lists*

Amika Obliphica Travel hair Dryer
Amika Nourishing hair Mask

Amika Shampoo

Amika Obliphca Oil Treatment

12 benefits rapid blowout spray

*this is the one I use by Kenra I love it

because it cuts my by blow dry time in 1/2 & it smells amazing!

This is the polish i have on for Mani Monday: China Glaze Foie Gras

Jenna applied the orly GelFX on my nails (suppose to last 2-3 weeks)
only took 30 seconds to set for each layer...base, polish & top coat

Orly Mini Kits  Happy Go Lucky & Pin up

Orly Mineral Effects-Rock the World, Rococo a go go & Rock It
Space Cadet, Rage & Luxe

Orly GelFX wipes

Dare to Wear by Le Chat

Colors: Smokin Diva, Stepin Out, Memaid,

Starlight, Twinkles, Amethyst Ice & Kiss the rain

City ready, Love Potion, Fools Gold, Solitary, Pop Artist & Pirouette

Pure Illumination Lip Gloss Party Girl Pink, Nude beach & Vixen

Nigel beauty Emporium
Z Pallete

Crown Brush

Hempz Lotion* My Fave scents are original & cucumber

Moraccan Oil

The West Brush

Bio Ionic Travel pro Hair Dryer

Tease Lip Stain

Essie Naill Polish Mint Candy Apple, Super Bossa Nova, Dive Bar,

 Mink Muffs, Sexy Divide & Loop Hole

 

xoxo ivyPINK 

Minty Mani Monday

Sorry for the late Mani Monday post

I was running late this morning & I didn't have time to type this up

BUT here's this weeks mani

It's looks like a "net" in this pic

BUT it's actually scallops

I used the RA-111 plate

Here's the polishes I used

(L-R) WNW I need a refresh-Mint

Spoiled Use Protection S046

(BTW spoiled polishes are 2 for $3 @ CVS this week)

OPI Alpine Snow

Sally Hansen Diamonds 120

(ALL Sally Hansen polishes are on sale B1G1 free @ Kmart this week)

I stamped with Sally Hansen Insta Dri in Emerald Express

 

I was really surprised by how ridiculously large

the brush was in the spoiled polishes

I did not like it all!

Here it is compared to what i consider a regular brush

 

It's thick & wide & not easy to use at all!

The WNW also has a wide brush

but it's not as thick as the spoiled brush

I just don't like either of these brushes

BUT I do love both of these polishes.

 

Also a nice find I found this week is this

Boots Rose cuticle oil

*I found it @ my Target on clearance for $2.38

(that's what made me try it)

What I like about this product

besides the rose scent, is that it doesn't feel super oily

after you apply it. It just kinda soaks in to your skin.

Another AMAZING find at TARGET......are you ready for this

GAH!!!! I found it :)

BUT....yeah there's a BUT.....

I didn't realize it was a fabric material

which makes it a little flimsy :(

It's a tiny bit too small for all my crap

(just means I have to bring less I suppose)

and I really do NOT like the magnetic closure!

BUT the print & color is even more adorable in person

I like that there's a few pockets inside :)

I'm pretty sure I'm going to keep it just cuz I'll prob regret it if I return it.

 

Other news that I'm happy about......

 

I FINALLY

FINALLY

FINALLY reached GOLD level Starbucks status

LOL it took flippin LONG enough :)

I'm so excited to recieve my GOLD card even though

I always use my Starbucks card iPhone app

The only thing I find annoying is that you have to "re qualify"

each year to stay in the gold status :(

Which means you have to purchase 30 drinks within a year

to stay GOLD doesn't sound like a lot or very hard I know...

BUT it's just the point that if you don't you lose your gold perks.

 

That's all for today

I'm leaving you with a pic of one of my lil BIG furballs Molly :)

xoxo ivyPINK

Mani Monday & Polish Haul

First here's this weeks mani

I had to cut my nails short (wah:( so sad) 

I broke a few of them at the airport so I'm just starting over. 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Milani holographic polish

(must collect them all heehee)

It looks really glittery but it's not chunky at all

& the holo really shows even indoors :)

I was SUPER impressed!

I stamped with sally hansen Grape Going

I used the BM-214 plate

 

Now on to the haul....honestly when I'm at the store

I feel like polishes talk to me & beg me to bring them home!

LOL :) I have a problem...this I know :)

I have this hillarious video to share with you that

Michelle sent to me & I was dying of laughter & realized

I've totally said like 95% of the things this girl said!

 SO funny right?!?

 

I picked up some of the new spring mini releases

from OPI Holland Collection

This Dutch Treats set had most of the colors I was interested on trying

which was (L-R) I have a Herring Problem, Red Lights Ahead...where?,

Kiss Me On My Tulips and Pedal Faster Suzi!

I think my fave so far is I have a herring problem

the color is just so different & so is the shimmery silver finish

This Essie Spring collection reminds me of candy!!!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE them ALL

(L-R) To buy or not to buy, Ole' Caliente

Navigate her & Tour de finance

but my fave is Navigate Her such a pretty light mint color

I also saw this at the beauty store I believe it's a new brand

I've never heard of Venique before & whats different about this brand of polish?

 It's made w/ Sil-Tek a silicone based ingredient that causes the polish to be flexible.What does that mean for you? A polish that guards against the annoying chipping and flaking of a regular manicure. Plus, Sil-Tek works with the infused diamond dust ingredient for an extra shiny finish. When the original shine is lost, all you have to do is buff your nails a little, and the shine returns

This color is so pretty! It's a grey with silvery/white shimmer finish

It's called Shady Ombre

I got a great deal @ CVS this week for these 2

It's B1G1/2 & the magic coupon machine had $2.00 &

if you are a beauty club member they sent a $3.00 coupon via email

& I had 2-$1.00 mfc coupons & I had a $4 off $20 and some extra bucks

pretty much almost FREE :) I LOVE CVS lol

& I got a great deal on this Jason Wu CND set

this whole set was only $10! It was also the last one woot woot!

Speaking of Jason Wu did you guys have any luck @ Target?

I was in CA when his line launched & I really only wanted 3 things

This shirt which was the ONLY thing I found!

 I LOVE the cat image cuz it reminds me of my Lil Molly :)

I want to put some bling on the red flower heehee

& these 2 bags

If you guys spot these in any target near you (in IL)

let me know! I need it in my life :)

Thats all for now have a happy MONDAY!

xoxo ivyPINK

CVS Polish finds

I don't have a fun mani to show you today but I do have some drugstore (CVS) polish to share!

I found these new Wet N Wild spring colors & when we went to CVS on Saturday they were 40% off $1.99 so I got them for $1.19 they had more colors but I just picked these up so I could use my extrabucks before it expired ;)

& last week Milani was on sale B1G1 1/2 off & I picked up these 3D holo glitter polish I saw someone that had them on & they looked really glittery BUT she said they come off just like normal polish ;)
I haven't tried them on yet but I'll let you guys know when I do ;)

Lastly...how CUTE are these "peeps" sally hansen nail polish strips?!?! It'll be perfect for Easter ;) The CVS here in CA is awesome they have a ton of new stuff out! The SH spring polish line has a lot of cute floral prints that'll be perfect for the toes ;)

Happy Monday!
xoxo ivyPINK

Mani Monday & Nail Tag

Hi Hi Hi Happy Monday!!!!

Here's a pic of todays Mani

I used Soul Mate from Sinful Colors polish
The accent finger is topped with Essie Luxeffects A cut above

The flower from this Chez Delaney plate

On to the nail tag questions :)

1. What's your favorite nail polish company?

I really like OPI, Zoya & China Glaze the most

for drugstore brands I really like Ulta,Sally Hansen & Sinful Colors

2. Glitter or no glitter?

I REALLY LOVE the look of glitter I just HATE removing it!

3. OPI, China Glaze, or Essie?

If I had to choose just one then most definitely OPI

4. When do you change your nail polish?

Usually I change it about once a week,

when I use the nail strips I usually keep on for a couple weeks

 5. What's your favorite color on your nails?

PINK of course :)

BUT I also really like Neutrals :)

6. Darks or Brights?

I really prefer brights but usually around the fall/winter

I tend to wear more darker colors

7. What are you wearing on your nails right this moment?

Mani Mondays pic :)

8. Matte Nails--In or Out?

denifitely OUT & honestly I never really liked the look of it anyway

9. French Manicure?

Yeah, nope........unless its like a neutral with black tip

or some funky color or tip design but I don't normally do a french

10. Favorite Winter Color?

These were my faves this past winter :)

Zoya JULES LOOOVVVEEEEE!!!

How was your weekend?

As for me, I went to a crop & didn't really accomplish a whole lot

But that's pretty typical of me at crops :)

& I went to private yoga class this morning at my friends house

It was wonderful & I feel nice & relaxed :)

& I LEARNED how to do a  fishtail braid on my hair! LOL

 I consider this a VERY productive weekend :) 

xoxo ivyPINK

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January Birchbox

I just realized I missed a DEC Birchbox posting

sorry about that my December box came so late

they had a delay w/ a couple of the products

BUT it was no biggie they did include a $20 off

coupon so I took advantage of that & redeemed some

Birchbox points as well I'll share what I got at the end of this post :)

On to the January Box...this months theme is Clarity

I received a

ORIGINS Checks And Balances™ Frothy Face Wash $19.50-150ml

I tried this already & I really like the texture it's more like a cream

& it smells really good (scents are a deal breaker for me NO matter how

AMAZING the product might be)

FULL Size Peacock stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner $20-.01 oz

I LOVE it! The color is vibrant & smooth it doesn't tug on your skin

 & teal is my 2nd fave color so score :)

VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Lotion $45-185ml

I tried this on my hands & it was just OK......I think I have to try it more

to see what's so great about it

Bleh another perfume yuck & I HATE the smell period

Juicy Couture - Viva La Juicy - 3.4 oz $89-3.4oz

Treat of the month LÄRABAR Mini Bars $14.95

Luckily I got a "chocolate chip" flavor cuz if it was blueberry  muffin

it would've gone in the trash (yuck)

BUT even the chocolate chip didn't taste very chocolaty it was just ok

I don't think I'd ever purchase it though

Last lil extra this month we got a bbox magnet with a mini

"detox" guide :) I like this guide :)

I went though my bathroom 1st of the year so glad that's done

I'm working on the CLOSET part right now (yikes)

I don't turn my cell phone off but it is on vibrate & I totally don't hear it

when I'm asleep :)

Diet: on going battle! Dark chocolate is my new friend though :)

I'll have to work on writing Love letters to my grandma heehee

These are the things I got (as mentioned above)

I got a really good deal for everything after the coupon & points

& FREE Shipping I think I only paid 20 something :)

Zoya Remove+ Polish Remover (LOVE LOVE LOVE & cannot ever be w/o it)

I finally got a beauty blender I've used it every day since I got it

I really do like it BUT I would NOT pay $20 (the kit is is $23.95 @ BB)

I'd wait to use a coupon/points/something! lol

Stila Day dream mini palette, Lash Card,

Jurlique Love Balm & an Alex & Isabelle bow hair ties

(Kinda Like the twistbands I love but w/ a bow)

*If you are interested in receiving more info about Birchbox

or if you are interested & want to try Birchbox

Click HERE for a referral :)

 That's all for now

xoxo ivyPINK

 

Nail Rack Success

Hi hi hi :) I just have a quick post.....

I received a couple emails this week

for sucess stories for the DIY Nail Rack

and I just wanted to share the pics with you guys :)

First up is my cute aunt who lives in Texas :)

(I've shared some of her manis here before)

She's a girly girl & loves floral this is how her rack turned out

Something I actually hadn't thought of

My aunt used wrapping paper to wrap her bars

in case you didn't have any tape & didn't want to go

out & purchase some she just used something she had on hand :)

Another great money saver since tape can run around $5-8

and I'm sure most of us already has a variety of wrapping paper at home.

This next rack is made by friend Julie

Long time polish fanatic, but 

the most recent person I introduced to nail stamping :)

I LOVE the zebra duct tape! Looks GREAT on white :)

For some reason I really like the white base better

than how the black looks I feel like it looks "cleaner"

If any of you made this DIY Nail Rack

share your pics with me I'd LOVE to see your finished projects :)

Have a wonderful Thursday

Thursday is one of my fave week nights cuz it's my TV night

I have shows on from 7pm-11pm lol :)

xoxo ivyPINK