Dolan: Shearling CardiganTalk about cozy goodness. This cardigan delivers warmth like no other. I love that I can live in this cardi inside and outside my home. I wish it were cut in a more flattering style (it's a little boxy), however, I love it all the same.
Crest: 3D White Vivid ToothpasteThis toothpaste cleans exceptionally well and leaves your mouth minty fresh for hours and hours. However, that long-lasting freshness comes at a price. Somehow, there seems to be some kind of film that is left behind and shows up unexpectedly throughout the day in uncool ways. As far as whitening, my teeth seem to maintain a certain level of whiteness, so it's hard for me to tell. After 2 months' use, I didn't see a difference, but the fact that I maintained signals that it must help in that area.
lululemon: Quick Step Pant in black, Scuba Hoodie in white/black microstripeI live in lululemon when I work out, which is daily. So it has to be functional and fashionable. Lululemon delivers, every single time. The Quick Step Pant is my favorite. While I can't run in them, I can Pure Barre in them. And I lounge around the house in them. I just ordered another pair, as they're now on sale! The Scuba Hoodie is another phenomenal product, providing warmth, comfort and style. It hugs you for a fitted look, yet has plenty of room to move around in. The long length of the sleeves and thumb holes are perfect for this time of year. It's one of those hoodies you don't want to take off. Ever.
Burt's Bees: Orange Essence Facial CleanserThis natural cleanser infused with orange oil and soap bark extract gentles cleanses and leaves skin soft and hydrated. This is best for dry skin, in addition, best used in the winter months. It feels a bit heavy coming off. And sometimes, it doesn't seem to wash off all the way. You really need a hot muslin cloth to thoroughly do the job.
Hourglass: Film Noir Lash LacquerThis product does exactly what it's intended to do — take your lashes from day to night! Volume, length and shine, this lash lacquer gives you the drama you crave. It doesn't take long at all to apply. You simply swipe it over your existing mascara. You can apply to the ends, for a winged out look, or all over. I even apply to my bottom lashes. There are so many looks you can create. You'll enjoy playing around with it. And it contains no parabens, sulfates or phthalates.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian: Absolue Pour le MatinEvery now and then, a fragrance comes along that leaves a lasting impression. And not in a good way. Enter: Absolue. While it boasts a melding of woody dry amber and the flower of violet, I can't seem to get past the smell of diapers. It's supposed to be a clean scent. However, I don't particularly want to smell like clean diapers.
Rilastil: Sparkling Bronze LipglossThis is a fantastic lipgloss that smells (and tastes) great, is the perfect neutral color for just about everyone and adds volume and definition over lipstick. Love! I want to see additions to the lipgloss line in more colors. I'd buy every single one.
Prairie Underground: Prairie Hoodie in CreamAnother one of those so-glad-I-bought-this sweatshirt hoodies. It looks more like a car coat in a sweatshirt material. I love that it's long, so I can wear leggings underneath without exposing my rear. It's comfortable and super cute. I can't wait to get another one in a different style and color next year. A definite must!
Kenra: Matte Texture Putty 10
This easy-to-use medium hold styling product provides the perfect amount of hold without showing any evidence of doing so. The matte finish is great. I rarely use hairspray, so this allows me to achieve the look I desire ... and holds all day.
Twisted Silver: Starburst Necklace
One of the testaments of a great piece of jewelry is how well it transitions from day to night. The Twisted Starburst necklace with the string of tumbled glass and stones on an antiqued braided chain and hand-torched brass starburst is that piece of jewelry. The elegant design can easily make its way into a Bohemian-style necklace. Wear it with a black or white maxi dress or a long sleeve white collar shirt under a suit jacket to give it a pop of excitement in the corporate world for a day time look. For evening, it can be worn with an elegant peacock blue cocktail dress. I was able to pull off all these looks with this one fabulous necklace. The added beauty of the necklace is the length, which allows you to wear the piece long or doubled up. The craftsmanship is very good. I was surprised with the weight of the necklace ... so light. It has become one of my favorite pieces in my jewelry box to date.
The team of testers were not paid to review these products. However, most of the products listed above were supplied as samples for review purposes.
