Review: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Bronzer

Physician's Formula states on the back of this product that it is a "Custom bronzer, blush, and eye shadow."

The colors in the one I am reviewing are called Wakiki Strip/Peachy Glow Bronzer.

I bought this a while back before I was really into makeup so I decided to give it another chance.

PROS

The like the packaging

The colors look pretty in the packaging

CONS

Colors aren't very pigmented unless you use a lot.

Colors mix together easily if you use a large brush.

I find it to be WAY to shimmery to be used as a bronzer.

I thought the formula was too stiff and really hard to work with 

to be used as an eyeshadow.

And as far as this goes as a blush, there is one pinky color but 

it is too light and too shimmery to be a blush color.

Would I repurchase this item? No.

xoxo Stephanie

Easy & Fun Summer Nail Tutorial

YOU WILL NEED: 

coral color: I used Essie Tart Deco

white nail striper

glitter polish

Step 1

Use a base coat if you choose

Step 2

Apply 2-3 coats of your nail polish color

Step 3

Once the nail color is dry, take the white polish and 

paint 3 stripes on your ring finger

and a heart on your thumb

Step 4

Once the white is dry, apply a few dabs of the glitter polish onto the heart you painted

Step 5

Apply your top coat!

xox Stephanie

Current Favorites: Summer 2012

I've been slacking on the favorites recently...... my bad!

I've been loving leave-in conditioner for summertime. 

The healthy sexy hair one is my favvv.

This Cover Girl eyeshadow in the champagne color is literally

the best face and eye highlighter everrr! 

It's around $3 

and it's available wherever they sell Cover Girl products.

I still love this eye primer 

It's $1

you use 2-3 layers and

 it works just as good as any high end eye primer

I swear by Cetaphil products

and I love this moisturizer for everyday wear because 

it feels light enough on your skin

and it has SPF !!

This under-eye concealer roller thing....

let's just say if I don't wear this I always get someone telling me I look tired

haha!

This concealer is seriously the best.

It's very creamy and it stays all day  on top of my foundation (with a primer)

It gives great coverage as well.

The NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk
has been a favorite of mine also recently.
I put it on top of my eye primer, but underneath the eyeshadow BECAUSE
The white underneath really makes eyeshadows pop and appear much brighter.
Especially when it comes to drugstore ones because I feel like
drugstore eyeshadows really aren't up to par with high end eyeshadows.

Not going to lie,

I've been getting lazy with the face washing because I love these so much. 

I actually apply this all over my face

and it helps keep my skin acne free!

This is a loose, white/translucent powder that claims

that it is formulated for HD picture taking or everyday wear

It really does work well for setting your makeup

AND 

it doesn't reflect off the camera making you Snow White.

best liquid liner everrrrrrr. 

$5

As the cold weather approaches

(which comes way too fast in MN)

I love to pair long sleeves with shorts and sandals.

Fall Outfits by stephanieeexoxo featuring ripped shorts

Dorothy Perkins long sleeve top / Green top / American Eagle Outfitters plaid top / H&M long sleeve blouse, $24 / Levi's ripped shorts / Quiksilver baggy shorts / Mango denim shorts / Abercrombie & Fitch neon shorts / Sperry Top-Sider arch support shoes / Roman gladiator sandals / Bamboo lightweight shoes / Classified cork heels

I am a TV show addict

and I've been LOVING this one all summer :)

Favorite snack:

xox Stephanie

Fall & Winter Fashion Staples

Cold weather fashion is the bestttttt.

Here are some of my staple items for the colder months :)

scarves

Scarves by stephanieeexoxo featuring leopard print scarves

Mango fringe scarve / Mango linen scarve / John Lewis scarve, $47 / Dorothy Perkins square scarve / Forever 21 scarve / Leopard print scarve, $16 / Charlotte Russe long scarve

boots

Boots by stephanieeexoxo featuring leather boots

UGG Australia tall boots / Minnetonka shoes / Knee high boots / Michael Antonio high heels / Leather boots / Lace up boots

basic colored purse

Basic Handbags by stephanieeexoxo featuring zipper bags

Buckle handbag / Tote handbag / Deena & Ozzy zipper bag

tank tops for layering

Layering tank tops by stephanieeexoxo featuring crochet tops

Madewell polka dot top / Quiksilver racerback tank top / Sheer top / Victoria's Secret racerback tank top / Summer top / Go Green M by M crop top, $44 / Full Tilt crochet top / H&M printed shirt, $12

long sleeves (flannel shirts, hoodies, sweaters, cardigans, etc.)

Long Sleeves by stephanieeexoxo featuring a grey shirt

Jumper sweater / Victoria's Secret graphic hoodie / Red top / Long sleeve top / Loose shirt / Long sleeve top / Long sleeve top / Slouchy cardigan, $47 / Grey shirt / T shirt / Wal G long sleeve top, $34 / Forever 21 knit jacket / Only, $43 / Flowers Eyelet Solid Blue Round Neck Long Sleeve Lace Outerwear

beanies

Beanie obsession by stephanieeexoxo featuring beanie hats

Firetrap long beanie, $9.36 / Agent Ninetynine beanie hat, $31 / River Island Blue Knit Beanie Hat, $12

pants

(Black skinnies, colored skinnies, regular dark wash denim, jeggings, patterned skinnies, destroyed skinnies, leather leggings, etc.)

Cold Weather Pants by stephanieeexoxo featuring leather leggings

Striped skinny jeans / Hollister Co. jeans / Mango destroyed jeans, $43 / Joe Browns floral print jeans, $39 / Mango leather legging, $44 / H&M low rise jeans, $16

xox Stephanie

sheinside.com online clothing store review

I came across a few items from she insider on polyvore and decided to visit their website.

sheinside.com

They seem to have a lot of promotions going on all the time.

If you like their facebook page, you also get a certain percentage off as well.

So I browsed around a bit and these are the items I wanted to order.

She Insider sheinside.com by stephanieeexoxo featuring loose shorts

Grey sweater

sheinside.com

Turquoise top

sheinside.com

Loose shorts

sheinside.com

I checked their facebook "like" page because I still wasn't sure how legit this website was. I saw they had 35,000+ likes and one of my mutual friends also liked it and this reassured me.

So I was doing research on the site about how their sizing worked and if items ran big/small/normal/tight/loose.

I found their size chart and their item description measurements to be rather confusing. 

The grey striped sweater was a one size fits all dealio.

The turquoise sheer top came in small, medium, and large and based on how they presented the measurements, it seemed like the shirt was a baggy fit so I went with a medium. (If it was a tight fit, I would normally go with a large just because I don't enjoy tight clothing)

The high waisted shorts also came in small, medium, and large and based on the measurements, I ordered the large size.

So when I placed my order, I got free shipping and used a discount code i found on the internet (barbro20 was the coupon code I used)

So I received an email with my payment receipt that same friday i ordered. I waited 5 days for the "your item has shipped" email but I never got it.

I contacted the store to see if they had sent it out yet and they hadn't but said they would be sending it out within the next few days and that they would send a free gift for my having to wait.

So another week went by and I hadn't heard anything from them about my items shipping. I contacted them once again because I was upset and I guess they had sent me an email about shipping my items but it went into my spam box which is odd because their other emails came straight to my inbox. i don't know why.

So I received the package Monday August 6th when I had ordered the items Friday July 20th.

When I opened the package, there was no receipt/exchange/return form just the clothes, each in their own bag. 

When I tried on the grey sweater, I was very pleased. It was stretchy and it looked nice.

When I tried on the mint chiffon shirt, I was pleased, however the arms fit more snug while the rest of the shirt had a bit of a baggy fit to it. Not as much as I expected it to be. The arms weren't uncomfortable so I decided to keep this item as well.

I tried on the high waisted shorts and they honestly didn't fit over my hips. I was disappointed because they led them on to be a looser fit and the large didn't even fit. I will be returning this item.

They did also include a necklace as a free gift for the hassle, but I didn't really like it so I gave it to my mom

hahaha.

There were no tags on the clothes. No price tags, and no size tags that come attached to all clothing items. No tags to tell you how to wash the items either.

Another thing I learned is that they are based in Singapore so that is why it took my package a while to get to where I live (Minnesota). I have no problem with that, it is just the fact they didn't say they were based there so i assumed it was going to be the same experience as any other American clothing company I've ordered from. 

Would I order from them again?? Probably not.
This website has had so many bad reviews.....

But if that doesn't convince you enough and you want to try it out for yourself:

I would not recommend ordering their pants.

I would recommend ordering a size up in the button down shirts they offer,

and 

I would recommend trying out their one size fits all items!

xoxo Stephanie

Best At Home Butt And Leg Workouts !!

These easy at-home workouts WILL sculpt your legs and butt !!

LUNGES

when I do these, I like to do "walking lunges" 

where you just continually do them as if you were walking.

I will do 3 reps of 30 lunges (15 per leg) everyday!

SQUATS

I haven't gotten to the point of using a weight, but I am going to try that soon!

Just make sure your knees don't go over your toes 

because it will wreck your knees!

I do 3 reps of 30 squats everyday !

WALL SITS

Try this for a minute!

I do 3 reps of 1 minute each everyday.

Sometimes, I will challenge people to see who can do these the longest ;)

STANDING CALF RAISES

Do 4 reps of 50 calf raises everyday! (200 total)

you will feel the burn................

xox Stephanie

Review: Wet 'n Wild Mega Liner Liquid Liner

PROS

very black color

price is only $2.99

lasts all day without a primer!

CONS

very hard to work with

runny

stung eyes

If you are really good at using liquid eyeliner, this could work for you.

If you are a beginner or find it difficult, 

I would recommend the Maybelline Line Stiletto Felt Tip Liquid Liner instead

I find it much easier to work with and it is still affordable at around $5.

I am a felt-tip liquid liner person, I have always had trouble working with flimsy liquid liner brushes.

Would I repurchase this? No.

xox Stephanie