Mani of the Day: Jersey? Sure! Hand Mixed Polish from NailsByLaura

April 17, 2012 By StephanieLouise 8222 Comments2012-04-17+14%3A26%3A00StephanieLouise

Today we have a shade from Laura of Nails By Laura. You can find her on Etsy under the shop name NailsByLaura & her facebook page Nails by Laura. Definitely follow her on facebook because she has had some big things in the works both nail polish-wise & business-wise! If you remember WAY back to Halloween 2011, I showed you two of her pigments I used in my eyeshadow look using Witches Brew & Toil & Trouble. Clearly, her true passion is nails, & boy does it show. She has some greats in her shop including some inspired collections from Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, Twilight, & lots of original designs. She will also make you a CUSTOM nail polish which is very cool!

Today I’m showing you Jersey? Sure! which is possibly one of my favorite nail polish names of all time. I mean, really? Laura, you crack me up!

According to Laura’s Etsy description of the polish, this is described as: “Jersey? Sure!” is a shiny, honey colored polish, hand mixed by me, and part of my “WanderLust” line of polishes.” My description is below.

Ottolight.

Shade.

Sun.

Jersey? Sure! from Nails by Laura- A bronze toned champagne that I classify as a soft metallic shimmer. Non-streaky, easy to apply, & opaque in 1-2 coats.

Here is Jersey?Sure! next to my Zoya Wednesday for size reference.

I have to tell you guys, its my dream to name nail polishes. I feel like I need a nail polish company JUST to name them honestly! When reading the name, I expected it to be a bit more orange but this is so wearable that it would even be office appropriate. Its buttery when applied & completely smooth. No streaks here! & you can see the finish has shimmer visible under direct sunlight & ottolight that is more multifaceted. Its not just silver or gold.

In honor of the name, here is my favorite body tanner which I absolutely swear by, especially in the summer months. Its the only one that isn’t stinky & makes me look healthy!

I can’t wait to show you my other polish I currently have from Nails by Laura & more in the future! I’d love to see a full summer line expansion with funny names like “Fake n Bake” & “Tee Shirt Time” to mimic Jersey Shore. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a good name slapped on an excellent polish!

*This polish was provided for review however that in no way impacts my opinions.

Gillette Venus & Olay Razor Review

March 26, 2012 By StephanieLouise 8426 CommentsGillette+Venus+%26+Olay+Razor+Review2012-03-26+00%3A24%3A00StephanieLouise

I must say, I usually try everything from Olay at least once. My mom has always reached for Lancome & Olay since I can remember so they are kind of a natural choice for me. I must say, I didn’t see this coming! Olay partnering to make a razor? But they did, & I love it! I received this in my Love Voxbox from Influenster & I’m glad I did!

What Gillette Venus & Olay say about this product:

For the first time ever, Gillette Venus, a global leader in female shaving, and Olay, a global leader in skincare, are coming together to deliver a gold standard in shaving with the new Gillette Venus & Olay razor. Venus’ best shaving technology works with Olay Moisture Bars, offering women best-of-both-worlds shaving and skin expertise. Olay Moisture Bars help lock-in moisture to your skin for less dryness, and with every smoothing stroke, Venus’ five blades shave you close.

Product Details

Venus’ five-bladed razors shave you close and adjust to women’s curves for a smooth and comfortable shave, even over tricky shaving areas like knees and ankles.
Olay Moisture Bars contain skin-enhancing elements found in Olay products: Petrolatum helps lock in skin’s moisture for less dryness and Glycerin helps offer that goddess glow! Just wet the razor to release a light lather – no separate shave cream required.
As with most Venus razors, new Venus & Olay also features a rounded, pivoting head designed for women’s curves, and a soft-grip ergonomic handle for confident control, even in wet and soapy environment

My take:

So there are some real positives to this razor! This might sound strange, but I’m razor picky. For a long time, I loved the Intuition razor for a long time, but it only worked on my legs because it was too bulky for my underarms & didn’t always get my ankles well. Then I fell for the Gillette Venus (the regular one I guess?) because it was so precise. But after using the Intuition, it was annoying to use a shave gel again because I had to, not by choice. Then in walks this beauty from Gillette Venus & Olay.

Big moisturizing head? Check! Look at it next to my Essie bottle for reference!

Great blades that kill every hair? Check.

Ah, the power of this combination. Ultra moisturizing, sturdy, comfortable to hold, & come with a much better holder than the previous box like contraption. I like the simplicity of just the hanging hook. Also, much less slippery/bulky than my Intuition as well!

My ONLY negative? The price is pretty steep for only one blade. Yep, mine only came with one blade in this package. But, I love what it does. I pretty much switched out 2 razors for 1! I don’t recommend this one if you don’t shave daily though because your bar will get funky. Also remember to keep it in a dry place so the bar doesn’t melt off!

Where you can get it:

A refillable Venus & Olay with one replacement cartridge sells for approximately $8.99-$10.99. Packages of three replacement cartridges are available for about $14.99 – $19.49.

Venus & Olay will be available starting March 15, 2012 at food, drug, convenience and mass merchandise stores throughout the United States.

For more information, visit the Gillette Venus site.

Obsessed: Caress Sheer Twilight Body Wash in Black Orchid & Juniper Oil

January 6, 2012 By StephanieLouise 8894 Comments2012-01-06+16%3A49%3A00StephanieLouise

When I pull the Obsessed card, you know a product will be a sweet addiction for a long, long time. Obsessed is not to be taken lightly! Here I bring you a new body wash from Caress in the scent Black Orchid & Juniper Oil.

Caress has seriously stepped up their game. I have a lot of body washes (does this surprise you? Me having a lot of something or possibly bordering on a whole lot?) but every once in awhile I get on a kick of one particular scent. The last one I bought in bulk just so happened to be Caress actually, in Tahitian Renewal. Although this one goes in a completely different direction, I see it being my new go to. I already love the formulation & although this one doesn’t have scrubby beads like my Caress Tahitian Renewal, I am indeed having an affair with it.

Would you like to hear what qualifies this as my new body wash obsession? It smells like my beloved Lola from Marc Jacobs! I literally opened it & squealed. I’m a grown woman, but I admit it. My Lola is my most reached for perfume pretty much of all time (I have a wide variety so that is a big deal) but I can’t justify buying the body washes or lotions for high-end perfumes. The price outweighs the benefits in my book. But Caress is around $3-4 for 18 oz, woohoo! Totally ridiculously affordable in my budget & I bet many others! I STILL don’t understand the connection between Lola & Caress Sheer Twilight Body Wash in Black Orchid & Juniper Oil because they don’t even share any traits, but I definitely smell it!

What Caress says: Feeling a little adventurous? Caress^® Sheer Twilight™ has harnessed the alluring scent of black orchid and juniper oil in a blend that will both thrill and delight. Capturing the scent of extraordinary blossoms at the peak of their bloom, our unique Silky Fragrance Infusion™ will leave you feeling more irresistible and luscious than ever.

My take: Sexy, comfortably, & confident. Smells high-end but has a drugstore price tag. This is more of a gel than most of the other body washes I own so I actually used too much at first. You onlu need a little for big scent & serious lather. This completely washes my skin clean without soap residue which I sometimes find in drugstore body washes. This leaves my skin wildly moisturized & super soft. This bottle will last me a long time…but not as long as you would think. See….I started using it as bubble bath! Note the obsessed title right?

Where to buy: Large retailers like Target & Walmart for around $3-4, which I seriously consider a steal for 18 oz.

So what do you think? Do you see yourself picking up this body wash? I spotted it in a Caress holiday package at Walmart as well, so keep an eye out for deals!

*Item(s) sent to me for review are featured in this post. This in no way guarantees coverage. All of my reviews and reactions are honest, I would never recommend something that didn’t deserve it. For more information, please see my disclosure policy in the top bar.*