My Two Cents: Splendies/Volupties Monthly Subscription

Hola Beauty Gems!

It's about that time for another edition of My Two Cents.  While I've been on the monthly subscription bandwagon, I thought why not expand out.  Monthly subscriptions for clothing, food and other items are the "IT" thing now. While watching a YouTuber video, I learned about Splendies/Volupties.  Splendies/Volupties is a monthly subscription service for women's panties.  For only $17 a month, you receive 3-4 pairs of panties each month from various brands. As well, Splendies/Volupties are one in the same.  The difference between the 2 are the sizes they carry: Splendies (S- XL); Volupties (1X - 3X).


For the month of July, here are the panties included in my package:

Basically, this is a great way to introduce you to new brands and get sexy, comfy panties (delivered right to your door). I was very intrigued and had to check it out.  I received my first box about 2 weeks after I joined in June.  Your monthly charge is done between the 1st -5th of each month.  You shipment of panties is sent out approximately within 5-7 days after that. The panties are shipped in a non-disclosed plain parcel bag. Inside the package, the panties are wrapped in colorful tissue paper. The brands featured in my July shipment were:

Forgot that exact name of these however, super sexy.  These are kind of like lacy boy shorts.  They have ribbons on the front.  The type of panties you can wear anytime you want to feel sexy underneath.

Seven 'til Midnight -  A cute pair of leopard-print thongs with a purple lace band. This is probably a print I wouldn't normally purchase for myself.  However, this is one of the big perks of a monthly subscription...you try out things you normally would say no to.

Shear Shapewear - Super comfortable and stretchy full-size rose color panties.  These are ones I'd wear for a little extra "tuck" in my stomach area.   

What I love about this subscription service:

• Different brands featured in each month's shipment
• Accommodate most sizes -  Splendies for women up to size XL/ Volupties for women size 1X or larger
• Cater to your current size - If you've gone up/down a size, you can always change your pantie size just by logging into your account (just in time for the next month's shipment goes out)

Overall, I love this subscription service.  I've been happy with the selection of panties received so far.  It's only been 3 month into my subscription but so far so good.  If you're interested in learning more/subscribing to the Splendies/Volupties service, visit their website here Splendies or Volupties. 

Have any of you subscribed to this subscription service?  If so, what did you think?  Share your 411 below. Have a wonderful day and as always.....happy shopping!!1

My Two Cents - NEW L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints

Hey Beauty Gems -

Monday is here again.  I hope you all had an amazing weekend. To start off the week, let's get into another "My Two Cents" review.  Today's review is for the new L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints. These lip paints are hot off the press.  A few weeks ago, I ordered these and tested them out.  To my knowledge, they were just released a few months ago.

The lip paints are available in the following 6 colors (with swatches included below):

Hot Mess -  A muted orange but appears brighter when removing it from the tube.  I'm not a real fan of this color because it can appear streaky on the lips.  As well, it sinks into and brings greater attention to fine lines and any dry spots on the lips.

The color doesn't work well for my skin tone. I'll need to either pair this with another color or give it away to a friend.

Blushing - A featured item in a previous "What I'm Loving" post. This beautiful mauve color is out of this world. This is one of my favorites. The color is so universal (use for day/night) and just works well for me.

You can utilize this color with different eye looks (versatile enough to take center stage with neutral eye looks; a soft addition to a bold eye look).

Bombshell - When you looking to make a bold statement with your lips, this is a great option.  A gorgeous fuchsia that great for this time of year.

Pin-Up - Give em' GLAM with this gorgeous blue tone red. This red will be a great compliment to most skin tones. Go vampy by pairing Pin-Up w/deep red or wine color lip liner. You'll undoubtedly make a statement with this color.

Coy - A bright violet shade that will knock your socks off.  Think NYX Macaron Lipstick in Violet in a glossy finish. For those who want color but not too much, you can always tone this down with a dark lip liner or just a lighter application.

Coy is stunning and can easily be transitioned into the fall/winter seasons (w/ the addition of a lip liner).

Babydoll - A color I like to refer to as a "Barbie Pink".  In the same color family as Bombshell only less purple color tone. Pretty color just not for me.  As you can see from the picture below.  This color shows ever fine line, dry spot, etc.  May be a color that's suited for someone with less pigmented lips.  That may make a difference in how transparent wrinkles, etc. are.

What's Great About These....

• Color pigmentation - Lip stains are known for their rich color.  So most of these are no exception. However, the only mediocre one of out bunch I think doesn't fair well is Hot Mess 
• Texture - Talk about smoothness...Wow.  They remind you of a saturated, non-sticky lip gloss (full of color and glides on to your lips). 
• Long Lasting  - After drinking and eating, the lip stains will leave you with a nice amount of color. So much so that it may take you a minute to remember to reapply

Things that are "Ehh" About These...

• Applying too much product can turn into a real mess....you really must use these sparingly.  It's really easily to apply more and result in alot of build up. I highly recommend that these be applied with a lip brush.  
• Formula might take come getting use to for some.....if you've tried the OCC Lip Tars these are very reminiscent of them.  The same peppermint scent and product texture will be very familiar. Although this product is glossy and not matte...be sure to moisturize those lippies prior to applying.  I personally have an issue with my lips drying out very easily.  While I didn't have an issue with most of the colors, I did find that keeping my lips moisturized help with that "peeling/dryness" peppermint infused products can sometimes give to some people

Overall, I recommend trying these ASAP.  For the price, they are very affordable and a great product.  A tiny drop of product will give you medium to full coverage. You can purchase the L.A. Girl Lip Stains from the L.A. Girl website, ikatehouse and other local stores where L.A.Girl products are sold.

Have any of you gems tried out these lip stains? Tell me your 411.  Were they a hit for you?  Any standout colors that you loved or hated??

Take care my beautiful gems and as always....happy shopping!!!

What I'm Loving...Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eye Shadow in Bella Violet

Hey Beauty Gems -

It's THURSDAY!!!  Your girl AngBeauty 411 here to share the 411 on all things beauty. I'm going to make this post short and sweet (currently working on a more in-depth review of this product).  Today I am falling in love with the new Milani Bella Eyes Gel Powder Eye Shadows.  Milani recently released this line of new eye shadows.  There are 30 total shadows to choose from and four different finishes (iridescent metallic, satin matte, and shimmer).

For the summer season, I've been in love with my purples. There's no surprise that Bella Violet was one of the first colors I was instantly attracted to. Bella Violet is outstanding.  It's great pigmentation and easy application makes it an A+ .  So far, I've worn these colors for 12+ hours on very humid days.  I can safely say these colors did not budge.

For only $3.99, the color selection is out of this world.  Beauties on a budget can purchase as many colors as their heart desires.  You can purchase these online at Milani , in CVS, Target and other drugstores where Milani products are sold.

Stay in the know by following me via Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook @AngBeauty411.  Enjoy the rest of your day and as always...happy shopping!!!

What I'm Loving....L.A. Girl Lip Glaze in & IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Poreless HD Micro Powder

Hey Beauty Gems!!

Happy Thursday!  Another week is quickly coming to an end.  Time for your weekly installment of "What I'm Loving".  Due to the holiday last week, I wasn't able to post a "What I'm Loving" for July 3rd.  Today I figured I would do a 2 for 2 to make up for that.  I'll start off with my new love that's been my go to color...the L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint in Blushing.

 

I've been rocking this color for about a week straight now.  It's a beautiful mauve that you can wear day/night.  Why I love it so....

• Buildable color -  for a more intense look, just add as much product as you like. 
• Glossy finish (without being too over the top)
• Color stain -  Even after eating or drinking, you're still let with a pretty good color stain on the lips
• Great color pigmentation - the littlest amount of product will give you that "wow" color payoff

If I apply the lip paint with a lip brush, I really don't have to use a lip pencil.  The color seems to stay in place. I do know that this will not be the case with some of the more intense colors. This is certainly a color I will keep in constant rotation throughout the summer and fall. A detailed review on the L.A. Girl Lip Paints will be posted soon.

Next the IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Poreless Finish HD Micro Powder (the product name was changed to Bye Bye Pores Silk HD Anti-Aging Micro-Powder) has been my saving grace. This powder is one of those products I clearly underestimated.

Summer for me equals 'Problem Child Pores".  It's mission critical that I pay close attention to keeping my pores at bay.  If not, they will truly get out of hand.  The Bye Bye Pores Poreless HD Micro Powder to the rescue.  You can use the powder all over the face or just in troublesome areas.  I use this powder specifically in my t-zone and the sides of my nose. Why I love it....

• Minimizes pores
• Contains additional added nutrients for your skin
• Concentrated (a little is all you need)
• Consistency ( finely mill powder form)
• Packaging makes it easy to travel with

That will wrap up this week's post.  Feel free to share your favorites of the week by commenting below.  As always, you can follow me for the latest and greatest in all things beauty via Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter @AngBeauty411.  Enjoy the rest of your day and as always....happy shopping!! 

Monthly Must Haves - June

Hey Beauty Gems -

It's me, AngBeauty411, here with another monthly wrap up of my "can't do without em'" products of the month. Time is flying....just when the weather is getting good! I just don't understand. I'm trying to hold on to summer with every ounce of my being. Just a tad late on getting this posted.  I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July!!

Urban Decay Naked Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation - Lately I've been going back and forth with foundations.  It's been a struggle trying to find the "one" for summer. UD Naked Foundation has been my fav for the month of June.  If you want a foundation that's not heavy, gives you light to medium coverage and has a natural look...this is a perfect pick.  Although I'm more of a full coverage girl, summer heat quickly dictates that less is more. UD Naked foundation is a great for everyday wear and for days your going to battle warm temperatures.  It stands true with giving you great coverage and lasting power throughout the day.

NYX Slim Lip Pencil in Purple Rain & Orange - With all the bright colors I've been rocking this summer, lip pencils are a must have.  Nothing curbs lip color running amuck than some lip liner.  Organizing my lip products, I started using my NYX pencils I brought this spring.

The colors immediately jumped out at me. They're vibrant, long lasting and blend well with many lip colors. Did I mention that they're also relatively inexpensive as well????

Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain in Shaghai Sizzle - Just can't enough of orange this summer.  My new love is Revlon's Shaghai sizzle. It's moisturizing, non-drying, great color and leaves a beautiful color stain.  I love it, one of my go to lip colors for summer so far.

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Extreme Wear Nail Color in Pacific Blue -  I was watching a Friday Favorites and Flops video by You Tube's own MsLolaLynn and she was talking about SH polish in Pacific Blue (2 nails have the Sephora Formula X Top Coat in Chaotic).  I brought this a while back and it was just sitting on my shelf for months. This inspired me to pull it out. I've been rockin it every since.

This color looks great with indoor lighting and has amazing brightness outdoors.  I literally just fell in love with this all over again. Perfect for all skin tones.  The picture makes the polish look alot darker than it actually is.  NOTE:  Sally Hansen has changed the color of this polish; the new shade is a metallic dark blue. If you find this in stores, be sure to grab the ORIGINAL color and not the new one.  Sally Hansen....please go back to the original formula(color)...the new one is not even close to the original.

Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Renewal Nourishing Styling Treatment -  For my course, dry hair, this treatment is amazing. A versatile product that can be used  to soften, moisturize and tame unruly hair.  I primarily use this on my damp hair after washing and before using my hair tools to style. This treatment is infused with Argan and Sunflower oils to smooth and protect hair from dryness and frizz. I purchased this protect during Ulta's Love My Hair Event.  From first use, it blew me away with the captivating smell and softness it gave my hair.  I love it so much that I want to try out the shampoo and conditioner from this product line.

Bath and Body Works Semi Annual Sale - You've seen my recent hauls and know I'm head over heels for this sale.  Some of the best times of year to shop till you drop. Unfortunately, the sale has ended....whaaaaaa!!!  Look on the bright side, you can begin preparing yourself for the next semi-annual sale (end of the year).  If you want to cash in on some last minute deals, do it ASAP cause time is running out!!!

That concludes my list of monthly must haves for June.  Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend and as always....happy shopping!!!