HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy New Year from Diaries of a Recessionista!

I pray that 2010 was a great year and that 2011 will only be BETTER! 

I am sure saving more money is a new years resolution, so please make sure to check the blog in the New Year! 

Pep the Mascara Maniac on E.L.F. Mascara!

I tried the E.L.F mascara and let me tell you one thing, it’s BAD. Not bad in a good way either!

I guess you get what you pay for. I found this mascara never dries. I wore it and at noon it was still wet.

Meaning lashes were sticking together and forget about lightly rubbing your eye!

Nobody likes looking like a raccoon or Tammy Faye!

Pros

Cost $1 / $2(double tube of non/waterproof)

Can be purchased at Target

Goes on nice with about 2-3 coats

Cons:

Never dries

Smudges

Feels heavy

This is for more of a beginners mascara. Something to practice with!

I give this mascara 2 tight squints!

Pep The Mascara Maniac!

So Busy....sooooooo SORRY!!

Ladies, I am soooo SORRY!  I have been extremely busy lately.  I will spare you all the detail, but believe me, I am doing the most! LOL.   

I miss you guys terribly and I want to do soooo much more with this blog than what I currently have.  I appreciate the feedback from the faithful ladies that look forward to hearing from me every week, sorry I have let you down.  

I also want to give a SUPER shout out to Pep the Mascara Maniac, I look forward to getting her reviews and I am absolutely in love with Falsies mascara that she recommended a few weeks back!  ;o)   Thanks again Pep, you are the best!   If any other ladies want to contribute to the blog please inbox me at diariesofarecessionista@gmail.com

See you soon! 

She's back.....Pep the Mascara Maniac!

We have another product review from the woman we know and love... Pep the Mascara Maniac!!  Read Pep's message below! 

Ok Ladies…

Here is the scoop on the latest and greatest addition to my makeup bag, Falsies by Maybelline.

All I can say is Ohw Ehm Gee! I freakin’ love this mascara. To me it’s better than Rimmell.

When I purchased it I thought about everything the commercial said and thought.. nah they are selling you a line. Well let me tell you ladies, it is just what it says on TV. It gives you great length, separation and volume.

I had it on one day and my dad said: “Oh, so you went and got you some fake lashes too, huh?” I was so excited to say no and that it was my new mascara called Falsies! We continued to discuss this product because he asked, “Why are they so long? Are you telling the truth? They look so fake!” It was a great feeling to purchase a product and it does what it is supposed to do.

PROS:

It does exactly what it says it does!

The price is reasonable. 7 bucks!

Coupons in Sundays ad's

Look for sales at Meijer, CVS and Rite Aid.

No flake or clumps

CONS:

A little hard to come off. Baby oil helped

With that being said.. Ladies I give this product 5 Fast Flirty Eyes Bats! ;c)

Ladies feel free to email me at pepperoni76@yahoo.com for questions and or suggestions on Mascaras.


~Love Pep the Mascara Maniac

Moroccan Oil vs. One N Only

As you may have read in a previous post, I absolutely love Moroccan Oil & conditioning mask (The pricer brand $41 for 3.4oz).  A few weeks ago Sally introduced Only N Only which is a more affordable line of argan oil products.

I bought the entire line Moisture Repair Shampoo, Moisture Repair Conditioner, Restorative Mask and the Oil Treatment (Shown above)  All of these products were under $10 at Sally's beauty supply. 

So far I have used the shampoo and I am sitting under the dryer right now with the restorative mask on.  

I will let you all know next week what I think about this line compared to Moroccan Oil Line. 

Have a great weekend! 

Best Drug Store Moisturizer!

Since I lived in the desert (Phoenix, AZ) for almost 3 years, I know a thing or two about dry skin. Vaseline Intensive Care Cococa Butter Deep Conditioning Extra Rich Cream ($4.29) is the best drug store moisturizer I have used and it even works in the desert!

It is like a body butter, it is even sold in a body butter type package but in the last year I have been unable to find that packaging, but this tube works just the same.

Let me know what you think!

Fall for FALL! (Trend Alert!)

It's that time of the year again!  New trends and colors to add to your wardrobe for fall! 

Here are a few of the trends I am digging at the moment. 

1.  COBALT BLUE -  This color is super popular for the fall.  This color looks good on a lot of people.
I bought the above Max & Cleo dress last week for $30 on sale!  I changed out the ribbon belt...for a different look. This dress is featured in InStyle Makeover Mag (Fall 2010) for $118.  I got it for $30 from Ross Dress for Less!  $88 savings! 

2. LACE UP BOOTS - I love a nice new pair of boots when the colder weather creeps in. I absolutely love these boots!  They are French Connection, I have to wait for them to go on sale. But these will definitely be on my list!   

3.GREEN EYESHADOW -  I am really digging this look on Jada. This color is beautiful on many skin colors, you just have to blend and find the right shade.  If you are not this adventurous with makeup, Try a neutral/light gold eyeshadow and add a little green liner, or just a hint of green shadow in the outer corners.