Preview: IMATS Los Angeles 2012

Happy Tuesday!!!

Hi guys! It's good to be back! :)

I have over 300 photos I have to go through, but I'll get on it right away because I am excited to show them to you guys! In the meantime though, here is a short post, a sort of preview/sneak peek of my IMATS photos:

paper bag

IMATS booklet

brochures/ business cards/ bumper sticker/ raffle ticket

I hope you're all having a fantastic week! :D

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Anastasia of Beverly Hills: HydraFull Gloss

Happy Wednesday!

The next few days will be quite busy with errands, family stuff, and of course, it's IMATS on Saturday!!! ;)

I probably won't be able to spend much time here this week, but I will definitely be back next week with pictures and stories about this weekend. :)

(Click here and here to see last year's IMATS Los Angeles.)

In the meantime, here is my promised review of the HydraFull Gloss I got as part of my Anastasia of Beverly Hills See And Be Seen Kit. :D

1. ILLUMIN8 EYE SHADOW DUO in On Set

2. TINTED BROW GEL in Caramel

3. HYDRAFULL GLOSS in Heiress and Plastic

Clinically tested gloss proven to help maximize and maintain lip hydration and fullness. Paddle applicator smooths product across lips. Drench your lips with multi-dimensional pigments that release high shine and color that stays put without the sticky residue. Rich and fortifying formula nourishes your lips with the added benefits of Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, and our exclusive Balkan Botanical® Infusion.

CLINICAL RESULTS

10 MINUTES - 90% reported lips are hydrated.

1 WEEK - 87% reported the lip gloss provides long lasting moisture.

4 WEEKS - 83% saw improvement in the texture of lips and again 90% reported lips are hydrated.

(From L-R) Plastic and Heiress

These two colors are vibrant and beautiful!

These lip glosses are moisturizing and long-lasting -- I am definitely in love with them, I have to get more! :D
They stay on for hours. They do fade as the day goes on, but there is still color and all you need to do is retouch a bit. :)

They work even better when worn with a lipstick -- I use my CoverGirl Blast Flipstick in Pucker for Plastic and my Revlon Colorburst lipstick in True Red for Heiress.

The precision silicone applicator smooths gloss over the lips without getting stuck in a brush. The applicator can be cleaned in between uses and its flexible tip doubles as a precision lip liner.

I love the silicone applicator -- I feel that it really works better than the usual sponge applicators we find in other lip glosses. The silicone applicator doesn't absorb all the gloss like sponge applicators do. And how cool is it that you can also use it as a precision lip liner?! ;)

Here are other colors available:


Barely/ Bellini/ Cameo/ Flamingo


Moi/ Sangria/ Sorbet/ Sugar Pink

I want to get Sangria and Sorbet! :D

HydraFull Lip Glosses are available at Sephora and www.anastasia.net.
Price: $18

Have you tried Anastasia of Beverly Hills' HydraFull Lip Glosses?
Which shades caught your eye the most?

I wish everyone a wonderful rest of the week (and a fantastic weekend too)! :D

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Review: Smartdogs Comfort Slippers by Grandoe -- Uplift Synergy Thong Slipper
Music: Said I Would -- One Two

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Review: Smartdogs Comfort Slippers by Grandoe -- Uplift Synergy Thong Slipper

Happy Tuesday again! ;)

I just wanted to introduce you guys to Smartdogs Comfort Slippers by Grandoe.
I received a pair of slippers to review for my readers, so here we are. :)

"The most comfortable slippers you will ever own". Smartdogs is the comfort footwear division of The Grandoe Corporation, a 100+ year old company well known for its luxurious leather street gloves and high performance winter sports gloves. Highly regarded as a leader in each of the niche markets it serves, the Company has a very loyal and enthusiastic following for the many innovative and exclusive handwear and footwear products it creates to enhance people's comfort and enjoyment of life.

***from www.smartdogscomfort.com***

And a short introduction to Grandoe:
From modest beginnings as a leather glove manufacturer more than 100 years ago to its expansion into the footwear business, Grandoe has earned a well-respected reputation as a leading producer of innovative and high quality products that enhance people’s comfort. Now under the ownership and direction of the fourth and fifth generations of its founding family, Grandoe boasts numerous patented and patent pending comfort technologies in its footwear and glove businesses. Its well known brands include Smartdogs® and Hush Puppies® in slippers and Grandoe®, Ciré by Grandoe®, and Stick It™ in gloves and accessories.

Uplift Women's Thong Slippers is colorful and stylish with neo mesh to keep feet cool and comfortable while the antibacterial properties keep them clean. The exclusive patent four zone honeycomb foot bed is designed to absorb shock as you walk, The gel padded heel gives you extra comfort indoor or out. The Uplifting Thong comes in four colors with coordinating chakras such as strength red, love pink, compassion green, and creativity blue. They retail at department and specialty stores for $45 and are available in women's size 6-10.

Active Comfort sole provides excellent cushioning, traction, and durability. Honeycomb comfort footbed soothes and invigorates feet.

FEATURES

Upper: Stretch Neo

Lining: Stretch Neo

Footbed: Anti-bacterial Mesh

Features: Patented 4 Zone Honeycomb Footbed. Dual Density 2 Color Outsole. Skid Resistant Indoor/Outdoor Sole

CARE

Machine Wash - Gentle Cycle - Air Dry

SYNERGY

Inspired by a holistic approach to living? Slippers in this collection provide a unique comfort experience. Balancing flexibility, support, and durability in to a unique slipper-shoe. Each style features an anti-bacterial mesh footbed, gel heel pad, and an energy stimulating color chakra to enhance your comfort and well-being.

Navy and Compassion Green

I love the combination of blue and green!
And I like that each color has their own respective meanings.

Comfortable + Anti-Bacterial + Cooling = Perfect!

Comfortable: I love the mesh footbed -- definitely comfy. It was quite tight at first, but it eventually molded into the shape and size of my feet. I got a size 5/6 and the size/length is perfect!

Anti-Bacterial: I don't know to what extent this works, I'm not sure if my slippers are actually 100% bacteria free, but this is a definite plus -- I don't think I've ever owned anti-bacterial slippers before.

Cooling: These slippers are comfy and quite stylish, but I'm not sure about the whole cooling thing. I don't think it keeps my feet cooler compared to my other slippers, it honestly doesn't make any difference.
It's not such a deal breaker though, so it's all good. ;)

I love the gel heel pad!

The Uplift Synergy Thong Slippers come in four colors with coordinating chakras:

Navy and Compassion Green/ Black and Love Hot Pink/ Strength Red and Passion Orange/ Creativity Blue

Price: $45
Get 15% off when you buy the Uplift Synergy Thong Slippers from www.smartdogscomfort.com by using the code SUMMER12. This code is valid until July 31, 2012.

You can keep up to date with Smartdogs Slippers on Facebook and Pinterest.

Have you used Smartdogs Slippers before? What do you think of the Uplift Synergy Thong Slippers?
Which color and chakra did you like the most?

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Music: Said I Would -- One Two

Happy Tuesday!

I just wanted to share with you guys the song that's currently stuck in my head:

Said I Would -- One Two

I first heard this song on Jane By Design, and I actually had a bit of a hard time finding it online.

One Two has another song I really, really like -- I'll share that with you guys next time. :)

I hope you are all having a great week!

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Review and Giveaway: Scarves Dot Net ***CLOSED***

Happy Monday! :)

When you hear "scarves", cold weather is probably the first thing that comes to mind... not to me, though. ;)
Scarves are one of my absolute favorite accessories and I use them year-round. Even if it's sweltering hot during the day, it still gets a bit chilly at night. Scarves also come in handy when you're traveling -- cars, trains, and airplanes tend to get cold most of the time, right? This is where spring scarves and summer scarves come in handy. ;)



I was so ecstatic when I came across Scarves Dot Net and their blog, and I was even more ecstatic to get the chance to review a scarf from their extensive collection... and what makes things even better is that one of you will have the opportunity to get your very own scarf from Scarves Dot Net! :D

Let's start with our review first, though. ;)

The scarf I picked was the Alex Striped Scarf:

Our Alex Striped Scarf is a multicolor scarf that is anything but basic. This lightweight scarf is extra wide and long so you can wear it as a shawl, wrap, or even a pareo! Choose between the Teal Blue Multi with its mix of blue, orange, and beige, the Navy Blue Multi with navy, grey, and beige, or the Red Multi with a mix of dark red, black, and white.

100% Polyester
75" L x 43" W
Machine Wash Cold and Line Dry

Their shipping is fast! :)


Side One


Side Two

Their scarves are affordable and are of excellent quality!
They are the kinds of scarves that you can use many times, in many different ways.



I love the colors of my new scarf because they go with pretty much everything in my closet. ;)



Scarves Dot Net has a wide selection of choices, from solid colors to printed scarves -- there's definitely something for everyone.

Their scarves are all so beautiful, I guarantee you will like more than one... in fact, you'll probably go crazy like I did, haha! ;)

They also show us different ways to tie a scarf (click the link to check them out).
Here is an introduction video from Scarves Dot Net:



All this talk of scarves is making me want to get a new scarf from Scarves Dot Net, haha! ;)

Anyway, shall we get on with the giveaway?

Scarves Dot Net is offering to give one of my readers a $20 gift certificate!
You can get any scarf of your choice. :)

To give you guys an idea of what you can get, here are some of my current favorites:


Astrid Tribal Scarf ($19.95, on sale for $16.96)/ Bahama Floral Scarf Wrap ($19.95, on sale for $16.96)/ Bonita Triangle Floral Scarf ($19.95, on sale for $16.96)

Soooo pretty, huh?! I'm excited!

To enter:

Mandatory entries -

1. Follow What Mimi Writes via GFC -- let me know you follow in a comment and include your email address. (+1)
2. Follow @WhatMimiWrites on Twitter. (+1)
3. Follow @ScarvesDotNet on Twitter. (+1)

Extra entries -

4. Visit www.scarves.net and tell me what you would buy using the $20 gift certificate. (+2)
5. Tweet about the giveaway, mention both @WhatMimiWrites and @ScarvesDotNet -- let me know/leave me a link. (+2)
6. Like Scarves Dot Net on Facebook. (+2)
7. Mention this giveaway on your blog, either on a post or on your sidebar -- let me know/leave me a link. (+3)

A total of 12 possible entries!

Please leave one comment per entry or if you choose to put them all in one comment, please clearly list how many entries you have -- either way would be easier for me, thanks! :)

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
It will end on Wednesday, July 18th at 11:59pm PST.

Good luck!!! :D

Happy Father's Day! :D

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all Dads!!!
I wish everyone a happy Sunday! :D

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Review: CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm

Happy Friday! :D

It's not a secret that I am a fan of CoverGirl products, and today I have another CG product that I want to share with you guys:

CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm



Get the sheer color and shine of a gloss with the soft, lightweight feel of SPF 15 balm. Fortified with mango and shea butter, this feel-good formula leaves your lips feeling decadent and delicious.

- Luxurious, sheer color with a hint of shine

- Contains decadent mango and shea butter

- Soft, lightweight feel

- SPF 15

***from www.covergirl.com***

Price: $7.49 at Walgreens

I like how this gloss balm gives some tint and really moisturizes my lips!

Another thing I love about it is how it really comes in handy whenever I am in a hurry.

I rarely leave the house without makeup on, but there are days when there's just not enough time to put on makeup -- that is when this gloss balm comes in to do the job. :)

I put my regular lip balm on before this gloss balm -- it helps the gloss balm glide on easier and makes the color pop more. The regular lip balm also helps make my lips look smoother.

The gloss balm stays on for about three hours, but I still re-apply a couple of times in between.
During the day, I wear it as is. At night, I add on lip gloss for a bit of shine.

Clay (260)

I also have this in Anemone (225), but I gave that one to my Mom -- she loves it!
I like the reddish shade of Anemone, but I also like Clay because it's on the nude side.
I've been wanting to get a nude lip color, and right now, I am happy with this one. :)

Here are the other shades available:

Next one I want to get is Coral! :)

Have you tried CoverGirl's NatureLuxe Gloss Balm? How do you like it?

Is this something you might be interested in getting? Which shade caught your eye the most?

Yay for the weekend!!! :D

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