First up: my nude sandals.
As you can see, these sandals have taken some abuse. The toes are all beat up and the heel part of the sole lifts away from the wedge heel as I take a step. I've had them for around five years, I think, and they've served me well. I loved wearing them in late spring and through summer because they had the "nude" colored material paired with the cork which gave them such a fun, young, summery feel. I loved it! They went with everything and helped elongate my legs a bit--which is what a shorty like me needs. But they started to really fall apart this year and I had to come to terms with the fact that I needed new shoes.
So that's why I bought these!
I love these! They're a little more sophisticated looking and that's good now that I'm in college instead of high school, but they still give a nice summery vibe. I'm still trying to break them in a little, but I can go a good couple hours before they start hurting. That's pretty good for heels! I bought the first pair at TJ Maxx, and I got these from the same place. Good ol' TJ Maxx. I was excited to buy these since I could actually buy them for myself! Yes, I finally got a job this past summer, and these were one of my first purchases. Not a gift, and not something I had to beg and plead for. Good feeling, y'all. Good feeling.
Next: Revlon ColorStay Brow Enhancer in Blonde
Do you see that?! That is all I have left of this product. Barely anything. I love this stuff. It's great for when you're in a hurry and can't afford taking your time to make sure things don't look too heavy or overdone. It's a nice little tinted wax that was perfect! And now they don't make it anymore!!! Ugh! I don't think there's anything like it in the drugstore, and I don't feel like spending $20 or $30 on a brow product.
When I first got this I wasn't too excited about it because the gold highlighter made my skin look scaley. On the second use, the entire highlighting end fell out on the ground! That left me with mixed emotions. In the end, I didn't care too much because the tinted wax was the best part. Now that it's gone, I need some suggestions on a good alternative in the drugstore.
Last: EcoTools Duo Fiber Brush (Stippling Brush)
This was one of the first makeup brushes I ever bought. I've had it for... I don't even know. Probably five years. I could be anywhere from four to six, though. My dive into makeup is kind of murky in my mind. There was a time when I liked it but wasn't too serious about it, but then there was this leap when I started watching videos constantly and started buying more. I just can't remember when that leap happened.
I got this kit of brushes from EcoTools and this brush was in it. You can't buy it by itself, so I'm going to have to get another stippling brush from another brand. I think I'm going to look at E.L.F. Their small stippling brush is pretty good. I took the above pictures at those angles to show that the bristles have lost their stiffness, which is pretty much essential for a stippling brush. The bristles just kind of bend and droop to the side. Don't they look sad? Besides that, the tips have frayed and curved so they don't have the needed oomph to apply product. This brush has a lot of sentimental value, but it's time to say goodbye.
I guess that's it. I hope you're having a great weekend!
~Stacie
EDIT/UPDATE: I looked on Revlon's website, and they're still displaying the brow enhancer as if they're still selling it, so maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough, or my drugstore in particular has decided not to sell it anymore. Suggestions would still be greatly appreciated!
