@Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede #025 Socialite Review #RevlonChangeAgents

Disclaimer:  I received a Revlon Colorstay sample complimentary through Vogue in order to review and share my opinions.  As always, my opinions are my own.

Revlon recently introduced ColorStay Ultimate Suede lipsticks.  They come in 20 shades and and provide instant moisture, all-day color and contain super moisturizing shea butter and aloe. These lipsticks provide a more matte finish but actually moisturize at the same time.  There is a bit of a sheen on your lips after you apply the ColorStay Ultimate Suede lipsticks too.  They are definitely not as drying as some of the other long-wear lipsticks out there currently. 
I received Revlon ColorStay Ultimate Suede #025 Socialite.  This is a great, versatile color which is somewhat neutral. I found it really easy to apply and it felt very creamy when I first applied it.  My little trick that I learned a few years ago is that I applied a light coat of lip balm underneath and then a bit of gloss on top of it. It still stays well but it is a bit less drying.  Try it both ways and see what works best for you without lipbalm underneath and with it. You will have to let me know.

I have to tell you this color lasts a long time...it stayed on all day for me even with eating and drinking.  I also love the sleek package design too.  They fit easily in any purse.  The top clicks right in too so you don't have to worry about it in your most expensive purse.

Take a look at the Revlon Facebook page for more updates and promotions.  You can also follow them on Twitter.  I like to follow my fave brands like Revlon. You never know what they post for their followers and you always get the inside scoop!

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure @BwayNails #imPressRevolution

Disclaimer:  I received a sample of imPRESS Press-On Manicures complimentary through Influenster for testing and review purposes from Influenster.  As always, my opinions are my own.
@BwayNails #imPressRevolution  

 
I have tried a few colors of the imPRESS Press-On Manicure. I was lucky enough to receive one recently complimentary through Influenster #110 Joyride. It is a gorgeous plum shade perfect for summer. I really love this product. It is perfect for when you need a quickie mani and have no time to do it or no time to get to the salon. It is pretty economical too at $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns and a lot less than a salon.
 

I liked that imPRESS Press-On Manicure is totally free of yucky glue. You can really do a fast mani. They are super easy to use. All you do is peel the backing off each of the nails. Then you press it on your selected nail, one at a time. I am petite and I really appreciated that they had smaller nails that fit me almost perfectly! :)  If you need to, you can file them for a more precise fit.
There are tons of colors...I tried a cool Zebra pattern recently which was a big hit with my little one so you can go conservative or wild to suit your mood. Each pack of imPress nails comes with 24 nails in 12 sizes which should fit most natural nails.  They are not super long nails but I liked the length....perfect for me. There are tons of designs to choose from in the imPress nail line from very natural to bright patterns, designs and neons.  

They are easy to apply too:

 

• Remove any old polish

• Dry nails or wipe with the wipe provided

• Select imPress nail size that best fits your own nail size

• Peel off the backing press firmly down on to the nail.

 

ImPress Press on Manicures can last up to 7 days.  That depends how tough you are on your hands. I advise using gloves to wash any dishes and NOT using your nails as tools. That will help extend the life of your beautiful new imPress Press on Manicure. When you want to remove them they come off easily with no damage to your natural nails. 

imPress Manicure retails for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and is available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more. For a full list of online and in-store retailers, visit imPressManicure.com, where you can download an exclusive coupon and virtually try on all the colors and patterns!

Let me know what you think!

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Deo Dance No More: Secret Outlast Clear Gel #WhiteMarksFail

Disclaimer:  I received a Secret Outlast Clear complimentary through Influenster in order to review and share my opinions.  As always, my opinions are my own.
@SecretDeodorant  #WhiteMarksFail            

I really liked Secret Outlast Clear. I am picky with my deoderants too...some of them I don't like the scent or others just don't last....and I am not a sweaty girl either. Secret Outlast Clear goes on totally clear and does not feel tacky or sticky. My clothes remained stain-free too.  It has a clean, fresh scent and definitely has been holding up to the unseasonal heat these days.  

I appreciate that Secret Outlast Clear is really affordable.  I was kind of skeptical about how Secret Outlast with Odor Protection was going to last 48 hours but I figured I would try it out to see if it really held up--even in the heat.  Keep reading to find out my results!

Secret Outlast Clear really helps stop odor before it starts.  My days
are very busy with family, work that has me travelling all over G-d's green earth in a day and on top of it all, I am in and out of the car all day. Rain, shine, snow and sleet. No, I am not a mail carrier LOL! I shower twice a day on most days so I feel fresh all the time. I put Secret Outlast Clear Deodorant on after the gym on Thursday and I didn't remove it until Saturday afternoon.  It really worked very well. I still smelled fresh.  The scent of the Secret Outlast Clear is very light so it won’t overpower you. I have been wearing Secret Outlast Clear everyday now for the past week or so and it keeps me clean and fresh all day long. You can follow Secret Outlast Clear on Twitter and Facebook for more information, promotions and coupons. You never know what you might find.

Check out my silly Deo Dance!

Couture de Minnie from OPI

Disclaimer:  I received a sample of Couture de Minnie from OPI and Vogue Influencers complimentary.  As always, my opinions are my own.

Couture de Minnie has so many adorable shades...perfect for summer! MInnie's got one of the best jobs in the world.  Her boyfriend is universally famous and
totally devoted to her. She’s adored by millions. In short, she has it all. We’re talking about Minnie Mouse, whose bight yellow pumps and polka dot skirt are synonymous with flirty, feminine style. And she’s stepping out, ready to make her mark in the fashion world.

 

#OPIMinnieInfluencer  Thanks OPI!

This summer, OPI and Disney collaborate to create a whole new exciting line of shades that are sure to appeal to every fashionista’s sense of style, including a new Liquid Sand™ shade, soon to be spotted on runways worldwide.

Best Hair Day: Schwarzkopf Osis Love Dust It Texture Review #OsisLove

Disclaimer:  I received a sample of OSIS+ Dust It Texture complimentary through Influenster in order to review and share my opinions.  As always, my opinions are my own.
@SchwarzkopfUSA #OsisLove

Dust It Texture is a hair styling powder that is designed to provide you with a soft matte effect, excellent control and tons of volume.  A little goes a L-O-N-G way too.  The more you apply the more volume you get but start out with a little and go from there.

I always want to get more volume on the top so I sprinkled the powder around that area very lightly.  I was surprised that the powder disappeared almost immediately.  I ruffled my hands through my hair just a bit and I was impressed that I actually had significant volume. The volume totally stays put until your next shampoo too.    I would definitely use it on those days when I needed a little lift...probably a few times a week.   I will point out that when I went to shampoo my hair I felt like I needed to do a second light wash to really get the product out.  I guess that means it is doing it's job! This is a great product for highly textured styles for men or women.  I was thinking this would also be a great product to use when you need a fancy little up-do with some volume as well. Proms or other special occasions like that too....Dust It Texture would keep everything looking neat.

Tasty Kake: Candy Bar or Cake? Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes Review #TastyKake @TastyKake

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Disclaimer:  I received a TastyKake sample complimentary through Influenster in order to review and share my opinions.  As always, my opinions are my own.

I received the Reese's Peanut Butter Kandy Bar Kake in my Spring Fever VoxBox. I loved the packaging...it really looked like it was going to be yummy.  We enjoy the TastyKake® brand as a special treat and we were excited to see that it was branded with Reese's because that is a family fave.  

The Reese's Peanut Butter Kandy Bar Kake was really moist and delicious.  You definitely could taste the combination of the peanut butter and chocolate...it was a good balance. There is a cool chocolate shell surrounding the kake, it added a nice texture to the Kandy Bar Kake.  The size of the kake was perfect too..it is not gigantic or super-sized which is fine by me. It is a perfectly sized treat.  The kake was somewhat crumbly though but that didn't affect the taste. I bought some additional Reese's Peanut Butter Kandy Bar Kakes this week when I was shopping and though they would be fun frozen since it has been so hot.  They were so yummy that is going to be my new thing for the summer....Frozen Reese's Peanut Butter Kandy Bar Kakes.  Perfect with a glass of chilled milk.  I am thinking that the two other varieties, York and Hershey's Kandy Bar Kakes would also be good fresh or frozen.  Kandy Bar Kakes would be great for kids, as a special snack too.  You can buy them as single serve for about $1.69 each or as part of a family pack for about $4.49 each. Fairly standard and not outrageous pricing.

Now, I want to be totally honest with this product. It is yummy. It is fun. It is a treat.  Will I eat it everyday?  Would I give it to my child everyday?  No.  One Reese's Peanut Butter Kandy Bar Kake has about 260 calories, 11 grams of fat (7 grams saturated fat), 20 milligrams of cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, and 25 grams of sugar.  On the positive side, it  has 3 grams of protein.  It is what we call in our family a "sometimes" snack.  I will definitely have to hide them from my hubby since his idea of every day sometimes and my idea of sometimes collide a bit. Try it for your special treat and let me know what you think.

A little about the company: The Tasty Baking Company, founded in 1914 and located in Philadelphia, Pa., is one of the country’s leading bakers of snack cakes, pies, cookies, and donuts. As a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, the company has bakery facilities in Philadelphia and Oxford, Pa. that offer more than 100 products under the TastyKake® brand name. Celebrated for their freshness and quality ingredients, the Tastykake line includes such classics as Krimpets, Kandy Kakes, Juniors, and Kreamies. For more information on Tasty Baking Company, visit www.tastykake.com.

Big Applelicious: NYC New York Color #Applelicious Lip Balm #395 Big Apple Red Review @NYCNewYorkColor

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Disclaimer:  I received a sample of NYC Applelicious Lip Balm complimentary through Influenster in order to review and share my opinions.  As always, my opinions are my own.

I was excited to get a NYC New York Color product again this past from Influenster for a several reasons: 

• I can find them easily at Rite Aid, Duane Reede, Walgreens and other pharmacies
• They are really reasonably priced
• They make it easy to get a fun new color and experiment

I really like all their adorable lip glosses so it was great to get their new Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm in Big Apple Red #395! APPLELICIOUS GLOSSY LIP BALM runs a very reasonable $2.99 or so in my local stores.  https://vine.co/v/bY9TzJ6VAw5/embed

Where else can you get gorgeous lip color straight from the Big Apple?  Applelicious Lip Balm from NYC New York Color has a conditioning “core” of moisture, this lush lip balm infuses lips with color, shine and moisture.  Each applelicious shade has an soft apple scent, leaving lips deliciously sweet and temptingly soft.

 The hydrating core is formulated with Vitamin E, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Avocado Oil to smooth, soften and moisturize lips--see the little apple in the center? Perfect for pre-teens or teenagers since the color is pretty sheer.  My lips have been soft and I love the sheer sheen. Perfect for this season too.   I like the light apple scent but I was hoping for a bit of apple flavor...no flavor.  The glosses come in  a variety of nice light shades that all have apple-inspired names: Apple Blossom, Apple Blueberry Pie, Apple Plum Pie, Applelicious Pink, Big Apple Red, Blushing Golden, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Apple, Garnet Gala, and Pink Lady. Try them all and let me know what you think.

Crowdtap Kia Optima Basketball Party

Disclaimer:  I received a giftcard and a mini basketball and hoop set complimentary through CrowdTap in order to review and share my opinions.  As always, my opinions are my own.

How exciting to hear a few weeks ago that Crowdtap and Kia Motors wanted to include me, Glamamama on their team to spread the word about the 2013 Kia Optima!! I thought it would be fun to lace up and hit the court with some friends. I had my Kia Optima themed Basketball Party recently and I didn't forget all the yummy snacks and some grilled goodies either.  I told everyone it would be an exclusive opportunity from Crowdtap and Kia for all of us to unwind, watch our favorite basketball team on TV and have a bunch of fun together.  A few requirements though:  everyone had to wear their fave team jerseys, a silly mascot costume or a Kia-themed outfit. 

Do you know about the 2013 Kia Optima?  What a great mid-size sedan.  It has a super luxe look and a refined interior.  The 2013 Optima even comes with a choice of three trims, LX, EX and SX...something for every budget. The Kia Optima has tons of convenience and luxury features like an AM/FM/CD/MP3/SAT audio system with SiriusXM Traffic™ Satellite Radio capabilities and three months complimentary service.   It also has auxiliary and USB audio input jacks, standard Bluetooth® wireless technology with steering wheel-mounted voice activation controls, and Kia's  UVO powered by Microsoft^® voice-activated info-tainment system.  Cute right?  You can choose from  3 powerful and fuel-efficient engines, a 2.4-liter GDI four-cylinder , a 2.0-liter GDI turbo  or 2.4-liter Optima Hybrid that achieves up to 40 miles per gallon on the highway.  This super stylish and performance-oriented midsize sedan begins at MSRP $21,200  for 2013.  A really great car that I wanted to share with my friends while we had some fun.

I got my hubby to fire up the grill and we had a fun BBQ with Optima Burgers, Optima Dogs and some great salads. I opened up some wines and cooled some beers. I made some brownie sundaes for desset...very easy.  Meanwhile we had some time to watch the game and play around with the Kia basketball and hoop set.  I set up a little O-P-T-I-M-A tourney for my guests.  The 6 of us faced off until only Liana was left.  She was pretty surprised but excited when she found out she won a $20 gift card!