Friday, January 20, 2012

Look Alike!

As you all know, I love to shop in a "Parallel Universe" meaning, I love to find a popular style, sometimes designer, and find its twin in a more wallet friendly form.

Today's Look Alike is the Woven Camel Cross-Body Bag. I love getting People's Style Watch Magazine every month and drool over all the popular brands but, its gets my wheels turning and I look for the hottest styles on a budget. Here is what I found in the February edition...

SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Woven Camel Cross-Body Bag. $65.00. irresistibles.com
 


Its twin is:


Women's Cross-Body Saddle Purse in Natural. $19.94. Oldnavy.com



An adorably simple bag that will go with everything. Save some cash with the twin and head out to lunch! :)

Happy Twin Shopping!

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Cheap Beauty Finds






I felt like I needed to make a quick stop at Walmart and pick up some inexpensive favorite and new beauty products! There are so many awesome products out there that will do just the trick from lip balm to shampoo that perform just as well as high end products but save you tons of cash!!

Here is what I snagged:

1.) Eco Tools Loofah Bath Sponge. Its made out of 100% recycled plastic so, its a good value and we are helping the world reuse what its got without producing more waste! Bonus! $1.97.
2.) Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo. I use this once a week to get all the product build up and whatever else is hanging on to my locks out! Its strips your hair of all its natural oils as well so make sure you follow up with a good conditioner. $4.24.
3.) Faux Leather Head Wrap. I found this lovely image online and wanted to find a cute headband to mimic it! So I found my bargain buy at Walmart! $4.97.
4.) Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm in Cherry Me. Want a smooth lip balm with SPF 20 and a slight tint with some yummy color? Maybelline has done it all right with their new release! Comes in 4 colors and 2 clear with all different scents. $2.97.
5.) Cetaphil face cleanser. This cleanser will get all the dirt, oil, and makeup off without drying or stripping your skin of what it needs. Its been around forever, so you know its good! Its very gentle and I love to use it at night. $5.97.
6.) Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick in Icy Nude. A great everyday nude lipstick with a hint of shimmer. Its great to wear as a hit of color alone but will pick up pigments in lip liners or glosses if you choose to pair it with one. $6.48.

All these products are sure to last me for awhile too as some I won't use every day.

Total Beauty Shopping Cost: $26.60!!!! Bargains!!!

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Think Green - Green Monster Smoothie



Starting the new year I wanted my body to be a lean mean green monster machine!
I found a recipe for a Green Detox smoothie but of course, made it my very own. This smoothie is not only surprisingly delicious, it's lean, contains TONS of vitamins and minerals, and you can drink it daily. It is going to give you glowy skin, boost your immune system, cleanse your body of toxins, the benefits are endless not to mention a delicious drink!

Amy's Green Monster Smoothie

1 Frozen Banana (peel and slice before freezing)
1 Kiwi
1/2 Cup of Baby Spinach
1/2 Cup of Kale (ribs removed)
3/4 Cup of Orange Juice

Blend well in blender until very smooth. Add ice cubes after blending to keep cold while sipping.


Enjoy! You're feeding your body what is needs!