10 Under 10

Check out this video I did with Angela.  It is our favorite 10 products under 10 dollars!

Thanks for watching,


Isabella

In and Out for November

Once again I have negated my blog :-(   As I always say I am going to try and post at least twice a week.  Maybe I will reward myself with makeup if I stay on track and update my blog.


IN-


-Chipotle!  I have been getting Chipotle for lunch about 3 times a week.  It is very addicting.  The only downside is the price.  It is expensive, but I cannot stop thinking about it.


-Scarves.  Now that weather is cooler I can breakout my scarves.  Recently I purchased this amazing cobalt blue scarf from Ann Taylor.  A typical outfit for me is a black sheath dress so this scarf adds the perfect pop of color!

-Blueberries.  I have been eating blueberries every morning.  They are so delicious and full of antioxidants.

-Upcoming holiday season.  I already made my own Christmas list and want to start shopping for my family.  This is my first holiday season not working retail so it will nice to actually want to go to a department store on the weekend since I am not there 40 hours a week.  I will actually get to enjoy the in store decorations.  I am excited to see all the windows at the NYC department stores (Saks, Lord and Taylor).

-Working in NYC.  I never really appreciated working in one the greatest cities in the world.  It is fun and there is so much to do.  Mid-November Angela and I are going to see Bayside at Irving Plaza which leads into my final IN.

-  Bayside, Killing Time Album.  It has been out since February, but I just purchased it off iTunes last week.   I have been listening to it non-stop.  If you like Bayside...check this album out it is just as good as their past work.

OUT

-Series 7 Studying.  Currently I am enrolled in a review class for the Series 7 exam and  I feel like I am back in college.  I have a lot of studying to do in the upcoming months that I am not looking forward to.

Only one OUT which is good. 

Thanks for reading,

Isabella

Lord and Taylor Haul

I work near so many great stores which can be a big problem at times.  Recently I have   been going to Lord and Taylor a lot.  I went 3 times this week!  

During my 1st visit I purchased shoes.  Currently there is a promotion on women's shoes, buy 3 or more pairs get 30% off.  Of course I bought three pairs.  One pair is for Angela so I do not feel as guilty for buying so much!
Jessica Simpson- black suede wedges
Sam Edelman- grey suede heels

During my 2nd visit I bought another gift for Angela which I will not mention because she       reads my blog.  Angela's birthday is not until November but I like to shop in advance.

During my 3rd visit I went to the Chanel makeup counter.  I went in to check out their new    foundation, Perfection Lumiere.  I ended up getting my makeup done.  I have an                hour lunch break so I figured why not get a makeover.  Check out the items I picked up:
L to R
Poudre Douce 20 in Peche Tendre
Hydramax Moisturizer 
New Perfection Lumiere Foundation

I really want to go back tomorrow for more shoes! :-P

Thanks for reading,

Isa

September Birchbox 2011

Today I received my Birchbox for the month of September.  For the past few months I have contemplated canceling my subscription.  Within 10 minutes of checking out the box I gave Birchbox a call and cancelled.  To my surprise the cancellation process was simple.  I just provided the customer service representative my email address and she was able to cancel, no questions asked.  She didn't even ask my name or mailing address.  I mean anyone who knows my email could have cancelled without me knowing.  More importantly she didn't even ask me why I was canceling.  How can you improve customer service if you do not know what the customer is even thinking?!  Anyway onto the products...

Jurlique Hand Sanitizer

Very minty.  I did not like it.  After using my hands smelt like I was in a garden.

Attimo Perfume Sample by Salvatore Ferragamo

I never liked getting perfume sample from Birchbox.  Seriously I can just run into Macy*s and ask any sale associate for a sample.  This scent was nice, but not my style. 

Cheesy Bracelet

I will never wear this...not much else to say about it.

Jouer Lip Treatment

Very nice and soothing.  I will keep it in my purse.

Befine Night Cream

Left my skin feeling soft.  I am excited to try this, but realistically will forget about it and never use.

Birchbox is a nice idea, but not for me.  I would not mind spending $10 each month if I actually used the products.  Hopefully October isn't that great so I will not regret canceling! :P

Thanks for reading,

Isa

Corso Como 2 Tone Riding Boots

I few weeks ago I had a post about my fall shoe wishlist.  One pair on my the list was the  Richmond riding boot from Corso Como (pictured below).  Unfortunately bloomingdales.com sold out before I placed my order.  I was planning to order in September, but these sold out in August!  I didn't want to order fall shoes that early, it is still summer!

However I did find the following alternative boot also from Corso Como (pictured below).  This style is the St. Louie and I purchased at shoes.com on a great sale ($130)!  I actually like this pair more because of the straps plus it was not as expensive as the Richmond.  It adds a little extra but it is not overbearing.  After seeing the first pair sell out I did not want to lose these also! 

Once the weather cools down I want to wear these with jeans.  I love how the black and brown is mixed.  Personally I do not like to mix the two colors on my own, but I love when designers use them together in a piece.

Thanks for reading,

Isabella

MAC Blush Palette

MAC offers both eyeshadows and blushes to be purchased in "pan form".  The blushes are then placed in a palette shown below.  Blush palettes hold up to 6 blushes.  I currently have 4 blushes.  This is convenient way to store makeup and save space.  A MAC palette is smaller than a DVD case.

Blushes in Palette:

Top L to R: Pink Swoon, Cubic, Springsheen

Bottom L to R: Desert Rose

Pink Swoon- The perfect pink blush, buildable color, perfect for most skin tones.  I highly recommend this color for anyone beginning to buy MAC makeup.

Cubic- A neutral color that I would classify as a pink shade.  I use this a lot as you can tell from the picture.  Great one of a kind blush.  I like wearing it in the dead of winter when I do not have a tan.

Springsheen-  An ideal summer blush with a hint of shimmer.  I think peach blushes look great on darker skin tones.  I love wearing this in the summer when I have a tan :)

Sadly I did not get a chance to use it this summer.  I found myself using MAC products from the Surf Baby collection.  I plan to use it like crazy this week!

Desert Rose- A deep rose color.  It is a nice shade for the fall.  

Swatches on arm from L to R:

Desert Rose, Pink Swoon, Cubic, Springsheen

Thanks for reading,

Isa

Weekend Treats

For the past two weeks I have been on vacation!  Thought I would share some fun treats I enjoyed during my time off.

Crumbs Bake Shop Sampler Pack!  I love cupcakes and this box gives you a little taste of the best cupcakes on Crumbs' menu.  For $18 this can be a little pricey but the presentation and taste make it well worth the cost.  Whenever I bring these home the green cupcake which is mint chocolate is never eaten.  No one in my family likes that one.  

Scorpion Bowl!  Last week I went out to dinner with my old roommate from college.  We went to a hip Japanese restaurant/bar.  The picture above is the cool drink we ordered called a Scorpion Bowl.  This bowl is a mixture of all different crap :P ...I'm not even sure what exactly is in it.  I think it is basically fruit punch with five different types of liquor.  The flame in the center is fun to look at.

Even though I did not go anywhere far away I had a great time off.  Monday I return to work!

Thanks for reading,

Isabella