Avon Ultra Color Rich lipstick

I picked up two of the Avon Ultra Color Rich lipsticks. They have SPF 15 and moisturizer in them, which is good because my lips get dry. I got Tangerine (left) and Nude Perfection (right).

The swirls in the lipstick are supposed to be the moisture ribbons in the lipstick. I don't know how well they provide moisture, though. They went on well, but not really any smoother than other ones that I have.

Nude Perfection and Tangerine

Books of January and February 2011

I read a lot of books (though it's not obvious by this skimpy list) but don't feel inspired to review all of them fully. So monthly or bi-monthly (depending on how much I read), I'll give mini reviews for all the books I read. Stars are based on a basic scale: 1: Hate it, 2: Didn't like it, 3: It was ok, 4: I liked it, 5: I loved it

Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - It was a light mystery with romance and chick lit mixed in. Maddie Springer is a typical chick lit character- the frazzled blonde in love with shoes and fashion who finds herself often looking ridiculous in front of an attractive guy she may for may not like. But this is also a mystery so Maddie has to stumble her way through an amateur investigation. The story is not the most unique but I found it entertaining with a good number of funny moments. I figured out the who of the mystery half way through but thought the why was a little weak. Maddie also got a little annoying at times, but there were plenty of good smaller characters to help even it out. I'd recommend this book for anyone who likes funny, light mysteries- but I would not go in expecting this series to be just like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books. I'm definitely going to read the rest. 4 out of 5 stars

The Redemption of Hello Kitty

I was very disappointed last month with the Hello Kitty collection at Sephora. The palettes were awful and it turned me off the whole line. But then I heard really good things about the Charmmy Kohl Eyeliner Kit and when I saw it, I decided to give Hello Kitty one more chance.

There are a lot of usable colors and, at $28, it is a pretty good deal for 7 different colors. 

Buxom Insider Eyeliner Review

I picked the Buxom Insider eyeliner in Black Pearl up yesterday at Sephora. It said that it was good for the waterline and that's what I wanted.

I put this on at 8:30 this morning. By 9:30 it was completely gone. It wasn't just the liner by the corner of my eyes that was gone. There was not a speck of liner still left on my waterline. Now, my eyes are sensitive and any product has a hard time lasting for a really long time on my waterline, but I've never had an eyeliner be completely gone in an hour.

I guess when they say it's good to put on the waterline, they are only talking about the smoothness of the product. It did go on easily, though Black Pearl was not as dark as I wanted. I think this will be a good regular eyeliner for the lashline, but I think it's terrible for the waterline. It's definitely not worth getting.

MAC Lightfully Bright tinted lipglass

I just got the Lightfully Bright tinted lipglass in Ethereal. This is the first lipglass that I've bought and I have to say I'm a little disappointed. It's very small and the size makes it a little expensive at $14.50.

It's a light blue with colored shimmer in it The picture actually looks darker than it is. 

Sugarpill Rainbow

Makeup and other stuff haul

I had the day off yesterday and was in a different town visiting my parents, so I went shopping a little before going home.

Makeup

• Palladio Rice Powder
• OPI Katy Perry collection shatter nail polish
• Revolon Top Speed nail polish in Guava
• Wet & Wild single eyeshadows in Brulee and Nutty
• MAC eyeshadow in Kid
• MAC Mega Metal eyeshadow in Centre Stage
• MAC Wonder Woman pigment in Marine Ultra
• MAC Tinted Lipglass in Ethereal
• MAC Pro Palette x15

Books

• Legion by William Peter Blatty
• Comes the Blind Fury by John Saul
• Firestorm by Rachel Caine 
• Daughter of the Blood (Black Jewels, Book 1) by Anne Bishop

Other Stuff

• America's Greatest Hero record by Joey Scarbury