Madeline Ballet Flats By Merona

 

Flats, flats and more flats. Yes that's what I wear to work on my feet. I work in a nursing home and do A LOT of walking around on a day-by-day basis. I do love my heels (don't get me wrong) but flats are more comfortable for me to work in.

 

I'm in LOVE with these flats. 

 

 

Description: Add simple chic style to your outfit with the Merona Madeline Ballet Flat. Featuring a classic and comfortable last, interior  padding and out sole. This ballet is developed in a beautiful range of colors. The grosgrain trim and a delicate bow add the finishing touches for all day wearability.

•   Sizing: Women
• Width: Medium
• Construction: Cushioned insole, Lightweight Design
• Shoe Details: Contrast trim, Decorative bow
• Shoe Style: Ballet flats
• Upper Material: 100 % Man made materials
• Outsole Material: 100 % Thermoplastic Rubber
• Insole Material: Man made materials
• Lining Material: Textile
• Closure Style: Slip on
• Strap Style: No strap
• Toe Style: Round toe
• Care and Cleaning: Brush away surface dirt
• Shoe height Type: Low top

 

 

 

I use to buy my flats at H&M, BUT after coming across these at Target I prefer these better. They are very comfortable to walk in and they come in a variety of colors / styles for only $19.99. Check out your local Target or  Target online .

 

 

 

30-Day Ab Challenge

 Its the 1st of June, My girlfriends & I have decided to start the 30-Day Ab workout. I'm not doing this to lose weight, I just want to tone my mid-section. 

This is what my mid-section currently looks like:

 Front view

 Side view

I was able to get the calender from  here. 

Stay tune for weekly updates on my progress.

XOXO

Take Advantage

As you guys already know I'm a bargain shopper who loves a great deal. Every Friday we get the weekly circulars for the following week. 

Starting tomorrow (June 01-07, 2014) Rite Aid will have all L'OREAL products at 40% off, which is a GREAT deal considering that they hardly ever do this. I for one love L'OREAL products especially their eyeliners and mascaras. 

Rite Aid will also have the following sales on cosmetic's: 

*Covergirl: buy one get one 50% off

*Maybelline (shadows & eyeliners): buy one get one 50% off

*Maybelline (volume express mascara's): $5.99

*Revlon: buy one get one 50% 

*Almay: buy one get one 50% off

*Neutrogena (lip & eye products): buy one get one 50% off

*Wet N Wild: all products $1.29

*Physicians Formula: buy one get one free

Stay tune for a haul.

XOXO

BONGO

TGIF....

 

 

I'm a person that LOVES a GREAT DEAL. This past Monday (Memorial Day) my parents & I did a little shopping downtown in the city (NY).

We decided to check out several of the stores that were having sales, Kmart being one of them.

 

 One of the deals that Kmart had were these Bongo Women's Aline Canvas Shoe Eastern  (click here). Kmart had them on sale for $10.00 BUT at check out they were buy one for $5.00 and get the second pair for $1.00. You can't go wrong with this deal. 

 

They come in six different colors. I brought two pairs: Black & Grey in size 5.

Yes I have small feet.

 

 

 

 

I love canvas shoes in general. I find them to be very comfortable, and easy to pair with a lot of outfit's.

 

 

XOXO

 

 

 

 

Panko..

I love simple yet tasty recipes. This is one of my favorite. Panko & herb crusted salmon with salad.
This was very easy to make.

The salad consisted of:

• lettuce
• spinach
• avocado
• dried cranberries
• yellow and red peppers
• clementines
• walnuts
• cabbage
• cucumbers

Salad dressing: Tonton Ginger Dressing (purchased at Costco)


The Panko-Crusted Salmon:

• 2/3 cups of panko
• minced fresh cilantro (substitute for parsley)
• grated lemon zest
• salt and black pepper
• olive oil
• 3 pieces of salmon fillets (skin on is recommend but the pieces i used did not have skin)
• Dijon mustard
• grated Parmesan cheese

1.  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees
2.  In a bowl,  combine the panko crumbs, cilantro, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese and olive oil. Stir until everything is mixed together.
3. Add some of the Dijon mustard to both sides of the salmon.
4. Take the salmon and place it in the bowl with the panko mixture. Make sure both sides are coated  with the mixture.
5.  In a skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the salmon, and sear it for 3 to 4 minutes.
6. Transfer your salmon to an oven pan and place in the oven for 6 to 7 minutes OR until the panko has browned. Remove pan from the oven and allow the salmon to rest for a few minutes.
7. Ready to serve.

ENJOY

Treat yourself

Hi guys.. 

Some nights I pair a wine/cocktail with my dinner. Last night I had half a glass of 'Boone's Farm Fan Club Fuzzy Navel'. I buy it at Walmart.

Description: Deeply colored and powerful, with a rich, fruity peach aroma and layers of peach, fuzziness, and navel.

Alcohol Content: 4.4%

(with natural lighting)

 

(with flash)

I pour myself half a glass and add some fruits to it. Very tasty.

ENJOY

XOXO

 



BACK....

Where do I start... Hi all... I am back to blogging. Yes, I know it only took me about two years. So much has changed in my life since the last blog post (in a good way). I am now a married women, living in a different borough BUT still in NY, working (9-5pm) and enjoying life.. I plan on bringing so many great things to my blog so please stay tune.

xoxo

Physicians Formula: shimmer strips: Custom Eye Enhancing Eyeliner Trio

I won this Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing Eye liner Trio for Brown eyes on a twitter giveaway by Physicians Formulas. I've been into eyeliners lately and these are by far three of my favorite ones. 

Description:

 Custom automatic eyeliner trio: The perfect set of three eyeliners to enhance your eye color and provide glamorous definition.

3x Custom Shades = 3 Custom Looks: Each shade creates a unique look for your eye color.

24 hour long wear: Long wearing, water resistant and smudge-resistant formula for a 24 hour wear.

Retail: $9.99

Illuminating Black with a hint of eye enhancing shimmer for the most dramatic look.

Espresso shade for a natural look.

Purple shade for a playful look.

Comes with a built in sharpener 

Espresso, Purple, Illuminating Black

Enjoy

e.l.f Cream Eyeliner

I picked up two e.l.f. cream eyeliners from there studio line at Target the other day. Ive been hearing a lot of good feedback in regards to this product, so I decided to try them out. I must say that they remind me a lot of the Wet N Wild Mega Eyes Cream Eyeliners.

e.l.f. Cream Eyeliner - Black and Coffee

Brush included

Description: Creates smooth lines that are defined and precise. Smudge-proof, budge-proof, water-resistant coverage. Achieve thin or bold lined eyes with ease. 

No animal testing

Retail price: $3.00

Enjoy

green & purple

I'm loving my Sedona Lace 88 Matte palette. It has so many wonderful and playful colors. 
I did this look for an evening out with my girls.

Eyes:

-Sedona Lace 88 Matte Eyeshadow Palette

-Sephora Eye shadow base

-NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Pencil - Milk

-Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara - Classic Black

Enjoy

What's in my makeup bag

I've been doing a lot of traveling this summer, which is the reason I haven't blogged. Here are the things I carry in my makeup bag:

Classic O cosmetic bag from the Oprah store. 

Revlon Colorstay foundation - Caramel

(these are all travel size)

Maybelline Expert Tools Big Fluffy Brush

MAC 168se - Angled contouring Brush

MAC 252se - Large Shader Brush

MAC 239se - Shader Brush

Bare Escentuals Tapered Crease Brush

MAC Mineralize Blush - Hot Planet

MAC MSF - Perfect Topping

Victoria Secret Blush - Mosaic Plum

Lorac Blush - Peach (As you can see this one is my favorite. I've hit pan)

MAC Eyeshadows - Naked Lunch, Folie, Rice Paper, Rule

Sephora Lash Plumper Mascara - Black

Sephora Nano Eyeliner - Midnight Black 

Maybelline Define A Brow Pencil - Dark Brown

NYX Lip Pencil - Purple Rain

NYX Lip Pencil - Natural 

MAC Creamsheen Glass - Boy Bait

MAC Lipgloss (Hello Kitty Collection) - Sweet Strawberry

Estee Lauder High Gloss - Berry 

Carmex Lip Blam

Enjoy 

Nail polish of the week..

This has become my favorite nail polish color to wear this summer. Its Belle the Ball by Confetti. 

I fine that for the price ($1.99) its really good quality.  Confetti nail polish has last me about two weeks on my nails.

Enjoy 

Haul: CVS

Hi Beauties, 

I went to CVS to check out there beauty clearance sale which has been going on for a while now. These are the items that I purchased. I will be posting reviews on each items as well as swatches. 

Revlon: Colorstay mineral lipglaze in Continuous Coral.

N.Y.C blushable CREME STICK in Urban Spice

Confetti nail polish in Belle the Ball

N.Y.C eyeliner duet in Islands of the stream

Enjoy

Lustrous Lips....

Hi Beauties, I hope yall are having an awesome day. 

These are my two favorite lipsticks for the Spring/Summer time. I have been wearing them almost every single day since Spring started. They are Revlon's super lustrous lipsticks in Demure (Fire & Ice collection)  and Berry Haute. They are both creme lipsticks. I got them from Rite Aide on sale :)

Demure:::Berry Haute

This is the Demure lipstick. Its a peachy nude color with a satin finish. Its very smooth and it has a moisturizing texture. Price is $7.99

  

This is Berry Haute. Its a gorgeous pastel purple, very smooth and creamy. Price is $7.99 

Give them a try. You will love these colors..

ENJOY

Nail polish of the week..

This week I decided to go with a red nail polish.. 

 I wanted something bright & vibrant... I picked: All Fired Up #675 by Revlon. This nail polish is from there new collection Fire & Ice. 

(flash)

(no flash)

Enjoy

xoxoxo