Influenster Sugar N Spice VoxBox

I am soooo late posting my reviews of the products I rec'd in the Influenster Sugar 'n Spice VoxBox!!  NOT because I didn't absolutely love receiving the box, and its contents, but simply because I got busy.  So busy that I unfortunately have to use this post to combine reviews for all the products instead of doing individual posts! 

I LOVE coming home to see VoxBoxes!  It's like Christmas, or a Birthday!

The contents of my Sugar 'n Spice VoxBox: Splenda Nectresse, Dickinson'sWitch Hazel Towlettes, Colgate Optic White (toothbrush, toothpaste, & mouthwash), Belvita, and Vaseline Spray & Go!!!

Soooo many goodies in this one!!

Quick recap of all the products......

Colgate Optic White: I LOVE the toothpaste!  Very strong, minty flavor. VERY strong.  The mouthwash tastes a bit "medicine-y", but works really well!  The toothbrush, I gave to Hubbs because I had just bought myself a new one the day before I rec'd the box! 

Vaseline Spray & Go: Okay for when you want to be super lazy, but I prefer "regular" lotion.  My teenage son loves it though!  I usually have to remind him 50 times a day to use lotion, but not so much since I got Spray & Go!  :)

Belvita: Kiddo strikes again.....he saw them in my box and confiscated them!  He did like them, though, so that's good at least!  A really good "grab on your way out the door to school" breakfast for him.

Nectresse: Love it!  Use it in my iced coffee every am!

 
Dickinson's Witch Hazel Towlettes: I have used Dickinson's Witch Hazel since I was a teenager.  I absolutely love the towlettes.  They're perfect for on the go, when you need to freshen up (which is nice with the days getting hotter) or for us lazy girls who don't always wash our faces before bed!  I just keep a bunch next to the bed and it is so convenient when you're comfy in bed and realize you forgot to wash....you can just grab one, wipe, and not leave the bed!  Yep....I'm all about staying comfy!!  Don't judge me.  :P


Best part of each product....they're FULL SIZE!  Free samples are awesome, but full size samples?  Freaking amazing!  Want some?  Check out Influenster!!! 

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Interview with Project Runway's season 10 winner!

Just a quick post to share an interview done by a fellow book lover (who also happens to be an author)!  Kendra interviewed Project Runway (season 10) winner, Dmitry Sholokhov.  Watch the interview below!!

Heidi Klum, & Dmitry

Novelist and interviewer Kendra L. Saunders hijacks Matt Connarton's show once again, this time for an interview with extra special guest Dmitry Sholokhov. Dmitry, winner of Season 10 of Project Runway, talks about his gorgeous Lord & Taylor collection, styling tips for his fans, the best advice he’s received, koala bears, Indiana Jones and whether or not he really does wear that sparkly sequin gown around his house.

The arts are an exciting but crazy business and supporting your favorite artist can be as simple as sharing information about him/her on your blog or through social media, posting their information or sending them an encouraging tweet. Make sure to listen in to this insightful interview with a genuinely talented, gentlemanly and funny artist!

Kendra L. Saunders is the author of urban fantasy Inanimate Objects, short story collection Overlapping Visions and the upcoming dark comedy Death and Mr. Right (Spence City, 10/13), and writes regularly for NerdCaliber. She's one cat allergy away from a stereotypical writer. Find her at www.kendralsaunders.com or on twitter @kendrybird where she loves to answer writing questions, talk about music and fashion and share insider tips about the publishing industry.

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Photo cred: http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/10/19/dmitry-sholokovh-celebrates-his-project-runway-season-10-victory/

Florals!

I'm not a fan of the current "floral" trend.  Floral patterns remind me of "Grandmothers"......or ugly furniture and curtains.  But, that's ME.  I know lots of ladies that love floral prints and can pull them off quite nicely.  A couple months ago, I posted about some Louboutin look alikes, one of which was a floral pump (see below).  Well, apparently  the trend is catching on, because SD has expanded their selection of floral footwear!  For those who don't want a super high pump, there are also kitten heels, sneakers, wedges, and flats!  

Sinead, $42.95

Anka, $43.95

Divalicious, $39.95

Condola, $46.95

Sinem, $43.95

The celebs seem to be loving the floral trend.......

Stacey Keibler, Beyonce,  {I have no clue who the chic in the middle is}, Rihanna, & Minka Kelly

Kourtney Kardashian, Blake Lively,  Kim Kardashian,  & Kate Hudson

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**Photo creds: Celeb pic 1, Celeb pic 2. 

April Photo A Day Challenge

Heyyyy, everyone!  Yep, I've been slacking again.  You all know me well enough by now to know this DOES happen, but I'll always be back....eventually!  ;)

This is just a quick post, as that's all I seem to have time for lately.  I keep trying to do those "photo a day" challenges, and failing a week or two into it.  I saw 2 different ones that I really liked and couldn't decide which to do, so, I combined them and made my own!

Join along w/me!  I'd love to see your daily pics, and keep in touch someplace besides here!!!  Just be sure to tag me in them, so I see them (my Twitter & Instagram usernames are on the pic below).

I'll get a shoe post up SOON-ish, I promise!!!!  Until then, find me on Twitter and/or Instagram!


**I got some "days" from "Real Adam Powell", and the other "days" from a random Photo A Day list on Instagram (it did not include who made it/a name, so I can't give credit for it. If it is yours, please leave a comment/link so I can give credit)!

Louboutin Look Alikes!

So, yeah, I'm late to the party on this one, but I've been crazy busy.  I'll make it up to you and give you THREE look-alikes instead of one, k?  ;)

I LOVE these.  Love.  If they came in the non-platform version, I would have ordered them!!!  Such a gorgeous shoe!!!!!!  Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Olivia Wilde, and Jennifer Lopez are just a few of the celebs that love the spikes!

Louboutin "Alti Spike", Shoedazzle Sorcha

Sorcha is a peep toe, where the Loubs are closed toe, but you still achieve the same general look!  (LOVE the spikes!!!!!)

Louboutin Daffodile Strass, Shoedazzle Tay

I think these are my fav of the bunch!  I KNOW they are not "identical".  If they were, you'd be paying A LOT more.  Price difference:  $6,347.05!!!  

Shoedazzle, Louboutin (at Saks)

Diandra is a great way to get the floral look of the Louboutin's for $950.05 less!  ;)

And, I'll leave you with those for today!!!  Hopefully it won't be so long in between posts again!  

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Please....DO NOT leave me comments/send tweets/etc saying these are NOT identical.  I KNOW THIS.  They are not identical twins, but they ARE "close enough" to achieve a similar look.  If you don't agree, then by all means, go buy the Loubs!  ;)  

Stay back, germies!

Gah!  I keep seeing on the news about how bad the flu is this year, and that in 18 States it is borderline "epidemic"!  Hubbs had it in November, but luckily I never did!  I received a sample of EBOOST from Influenster and was psyched.....it helps boost your immune system which is perfect for flu season!  Keep the germs away (or, as I like to say, "stay back, germies!").

The taste was pretty good, although it was quite "foamy"

Stock up....it's gonna be a loooong winter/flu season!  Keep an eye out on Living Social....they just had a deal for a box of 20 packets of EBOOST for only $16 (regularly $32)!!

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Surprise delivery!

So, I placed an order with Sole Society using the $25 off code that was included in my Holiday Vox Box from Influenster.  I completely forgot that I had ordered them, so when the UPS guy showed up it was like Christmas!

I rec'd Alexis and Calypso!  Calypso is GORGEOUS, and although I haven't worn/walked in them yet, they seem comfy!!  (Side note: Hubbs LOVES them *wink, wink*)

Alexis is a hot shoe, too!  I haven't worn Alexis yet either, but just from trying on, I'm gonna have to wear with socks around the house before wearing barefoot, as the top part cut into the side of my foot which {obviously} was uncomfortable.

Calypso

Alexis

Check them out at Sole Society, or browse through their BOGO sale!  If you see anything you like, the $25 off code is valid until 1/31!  Just enter code: INFLUENSTER25 at checkout.

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Influenster......

Awhile ago I signed up for a site, Influenster, and quickly forgot about it.  A couple weeks ago they emailed me and said to complete my info because I should be eligible for a "Holiday VoxBox".  So, I went and filled in all my info, and voilà, I was in fact eligible!     

My Holiday VoxBox!

I was psyched when I rec'd my box....who DOESN'T love *FREE stuff?!?!  The contents: NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine, Kiss Nail Dress, Goody Quikstyle Brush, Quaker Real Medley Oatmeal, SoleSociety, EBOOST.

All products are FULL size, not "trial" size.  The promo item from Sole Society was a discount code for $25 off of your 1st purchase!  

My only problem with Sole Society is figuring out which shoe to order....but regardless of which I choose, it'll only cost me $25 (after the discount code)!!

SoleSociety, "Miley".

SoleSociety, "Margie".

**Sole Society is allowing me to share the code with YOU, also!  Enter code: INFLUENSTER25 at checkout to receive $25 off your 1st order!!!!  I will be posting about the other products very soon, so check back for more info on the other products!

Want to join Influenster to get "VoxBoxes" of your own?  Just let me know, and I'll send you an invite (I only have 5 to give out, so first come first served)!  

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*FREE: in return for the products sent to you, you are required to share your opinions, via blog/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest/etc.