News to Use ♥ Luxury Make Up Products Worth the Price Tag

I'm a girl who loves a good deal... who doesn't?  But I also know you can spend so much money on product after product and it would have been cheaper and you would have been happier to just splurge on a product that actually works.

Well Allure magazine has made the call on the beauty products they say are worth the price!

Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Mascara - $30
It's a best of beauty winner because it doesn't clump or flake and delivers full almost fake-looking lashes.  (I do want to try this... I love FAKE eyelashes :)

Clé de Peau Beauté Lip Gloss - $48
This smooth lip gloss is not sticky and has a burst of lasting color according to Allure.  ($48?  No way.  I don't care how amazing this lip gloss is)

Prady Candy Scrub - $75
A scrub that is grainy enough to buff away rough patches, but doesn't feel scratchy.  (I guess we are just figuring out here that I do have limits.  $75 on a scrub?  Not gonna happen either.  But it does come in a pretty pink jar.)

Edward Bess Quad Royale - $45
This four powder quad can be used anywhere to give a natural sun-kissed look.  (I would probably like this... but I'm not dying to try it.)

Dr. Brandt Time Arrest Creme de Luxe - $200
Allure says this anti-aging cream has "mighty arsenal of ingredients to battle a range of skin foes."  (EEEEKK $200?  I can't ever get wrinkles! OK, I already have a few, but I can't get anymore.)

La Prairie Cellular Lip Renewal Concentrate - $105
This lip treatment exfoliates and hydrates the lips and a tiny drop makes lips softer and naturally pinker.  (This actually sounds pretty amazing... but woooo $105.)

Leonor Greyl Shampooing Reviviscence - $65
Allure says, "This transformative shampoo justifies its price tag by bringing brittle hair back to life with just one wash."  (I probably need this...)

Rodin Olio Lusso Luxury Face Oil - $150
Make-up artists use a couple drops to add a dewy sheen to clients faces.  (I can't imagine using oil on this face, but I think it's because of my constant battle with acne that has been going on pretty much forever.)

Prevage Day Ultra Protection Anti-Aging Moisturizer SPF 30 PA++ - $129
It's a lightweight anti-aging sunscreen with a fruity scent.  (I do like things that smell nice... :)

Sachajuan Volume Powder - $32
A great dry shampoo?  (Well Suave works OK for me and it's only $3... so)

Clarisonic Aria - $199
This is an electric facial cleansing brush recommended by dermatologists.  (I'm definitely intrigued and Allure says they had radiant glowing skin after a couple weeks of use...)

If you want to read more about these products and why Allure choose them as worth their price tag, click her to see the full article. 

Does anyone use these products?  What do you think, worth the splurge?

Accessorize Me ♥

This draping dots necklace is soooo one of my faves!  It definitely is an eye catching accessory and can carry an outfit.

The Curve ♥ Blue Leopard Pants

♥Old Navy gray long sleeve top
♥Black long line cami by Forever 21
♥Bright blue leopard pants by Forever 21
♥Black shoes by Soft Spots

I love the bright blue leopard pants!  They are super comfy and soft.  The leopard print is also surprisingly camouflaging and flattering.

♥ Avocado Deliciousness

This was pretty much the tastiest thing ever!  It is a fried avocado stuffed with other yummy things like cream cheese.  My friend  Michelle and I agreed it was AMAZING.

Tomo Sushi
4804 Northwest Bethany Boulevard  Portland, OR 97229

Worker Bee Mondays ♥ The Best Jobs of 2012

Is your job on the list of the top jobs of 2012?  Let's find out!

According to CNNMoney

Number 1 ♥ Biomedical Engineer
The deets:
♥ Median pay: $79,500
♥ Top pay: $124,000

You need a degree in biological engineering or electrical, mechanical or mechanical engineering.

It's also the highest-paid engineering job!
 
Number 2 ♥ Marketing Consultant
♥ Median pay: $92,100
♥ Top pay: $208,000

Marketing consultants help business owners get their products out there!
  
Number 3 ♥ Software Architect

♥ Median pay: $119,000
♥ Top pay: $162,000

You need a computer science or related degree and great communication skills to work with the company's tech unit and management.
 
Number 4 ♥ Clinical Research Associate
♥ Median pay: $90,700
♥ Top pay: $129,000

You need a degree in science, sociology or psychology and possibly a certification and then you can work with clinical trials, a growing field!
  
Number 5 ♥ Database Administrator
♥ Median pay: $87,200
♥ Top pay: $122,000

The database administrator is in charge of keeping a company's information accessible and safe.
 
Number 6 ♥ Financial Adviser
♥ Median pay: $90,200
♥ Top pay: $206,000

It's easier to get hired with a CPA, CFP or CFA and you can help people handle their finances.
  
Number 7 ♥ Market Research Analyst
♥ Median pay: $63,100
♥ Top pay: $97,700

This is a great job for someone who likes numbers and wants to get inside the consumer mind to track what they want!  There can be long hours, but there are going to be lots more jobs in this area!
  
Number 8 ♥ Physical Therapist
♥ Median pay: $76,7000
♥ Top pay: $99,000

You need a doctoral degree in physical therapy, but don't worry it only takes three years to get it!  
 
Number 9 ♥ Software Developer
♥ Median pay: $84,200
♥ Top pay: $121,000

You need a degree in computer science and to stay on top of the latest information in the field.
  
Number 10 ♥ Occupational Therapist
♥ Median pay: $74,900
♥ Top pay: $102,000

You need a master's degree in occupational therapy and a license.  You help people learn to perform everyday tasks on their own.

To read the full article and more details on each job, click here. 

My favorite is the Marketing Consultant because I think it's a job I could do and it would be so much fun!  Is there a job on this list that you like?  Or do you already work one and think it's one the best jobs of 2012?

Hair Do ♥ Makeover

I just love a good makeover...

from DRAB

to FAB

I super loved my hot red tips, but be warned people red fades fast!!!  So this time I decided to get dark red on the tips (no more bleach).  It's a subtle, but still pretty.  And it's fading, but defintiely not as fast as the bright red did.

Make & Take ♥ A tiny shark

 And this is my first tiny crocheted shark!  And he doesn't even bite.

Furball Friday ♥

Have a great day!!!

Make it Up ♥ Lauren Conrad's Cat Eyes

Lauren Conrad's Cat Eyes... or at least my attempt :)

 

I'm really not used to wearing so little eye make up!  It felt very natural to me with such a thin line of liquid eyeliner and no eyeliner on the bottom.  Lauren Conrad has a wonderful tutorial on her famous cat eyes in her Style book.  Basically, you draw a thin line of black eyeliner across you top lid and end exactly in the corner.  Then you draw a short line from the corner of your eye upwards (in line with the end of your eyebrow seemed to be a good marker for me).  Then you smooth the corner out with a small swoop stroke connecting the line by your lash line to the one you drew upwards.  I used Urban Decay's black liquid eyeliner which does work wonders better the one I tried from a drug store, but you pay for it.  $19 to be exact.  Do you do cat eyes?

Make & Take ♥ Hot Pink Crochet Fun

 

 

I wanted a hot pink scarf... and I almost purchased one until my friend Warren reminded me I could make one and it would be less expensive!  It look less than one skein of Caron's Simply Soft yarn in Watermelon.  

♥Crochet a chain as wide as you want the scarf
♥Half double crochet in the third chain from hook and across the rest of the row
♥Single crochet two chains and turn
♥Half double crochet in back loops only (this makes a cool pattern)
♥Continue this pattern:
Single crochet two chains and turn
Half double crochet in back loops only
♥Until the scarf is the length you desire
♥Add fringe on both ends of your scarf

Rock your hot pink or whatever color you prefer easy crochet scarf!