Brr, It's Cold Outside (And Inside)

As you may know, New England was blasted with snow on Saturday!

Where I live this is day 3 without power and I'm just typing this up on what's left of my phone battery.

Its now officially colder inside my house than it is outside!

My poor dogs are trying to burry themselves in blankets to keep warm.

Everyone around here is cancelling Halloween until next week,

but we're told it may be another 4 days until we get power back!

So because of this, I'm going to end my Sigma giveaway a day early

 (since I don't know when I'll be able to get back on to pick a winner)

Just bear with me and I'll be back as soon as possible!

Sigma F45 Buffer Brush Giveaway! *CLOSED*

 

 I just put my thoughts together on the Sigma F45 Buffer Brush which you can read here,

so I thought you guys might like to experience it for yourselves :)

To Enter:

1.  You must be a follower of my blog!

2. This is open internationally!

3. If you're under 18 then, make sure you have parents permission to give out your home address because I will be sharing it with Sigma since they are shipping the brush directly to you!

4. Leave a comment below saying anything your heart desires, but be sure to include your email!

5. Post a link in your side bar or blog about this for one extra entry (two entries total if you do both!), and please leave me a link to your blog in the comments so I can see!

6. The giveaway will end at 12:00 AM on November 1st!

7. I will notify the winner by email (but if you don't respond within 24 hours I will pick a new winner)!

  

8. The winner will be chosen by Random.org!

Good luck to everyone and thank you for all the lovely comments that you take the time out of your day to write me :)

♥

Sigma F45 Buffer Brush

Ideal to apply mineral foundation, loose or pressed powders. Also great to buff colors and obtain a soft, blended look. Natural bristles.  $19.00

Pros: This brush is INCREDIBLY soft! I actually like how the bristles are less dense and more spread out, I find it makes it easier to cover my face in a couple swipes. I love the finish the Sigma F45 Buffer Brush gives my skin whether I buff powder over my liquid foundation or I'm just using powder foundation, you won't end up with that "powder-y" look!

Cons: Even if I leave this out on my vanity for a couple hours, you can see noticeable dust collecting on the bristles of the brush. I don't know if this is just because my room is extra dusty, but this thing attracts it like no other, so I find it to be kind of a hassle to keep it inside a drawer where I store my makeup! After a few washes my F45 Buffer Brush has really opened up more, its only slightly denser than any old powder brush. Because of the this, I feel like the brush almost absorbs some of the powder when I use it, which in returns makes me have to put more powder on the brush, which results in a waste of product! I really hate how the writing is around the kabuki handle, there's no way to avoid grabbing it so eventually it's going to completely rub off. I've only had my F45 Buffer Brush for a little under two months and I already see the writing coming off (you should've put it on the bottom of the handle Sigma)! So you'll either have to do the old clear nail polish trick or suffer with an un-numbered kabuki. After you wash this brush, there's really no good way to let it dry. When you lay it on the side you'll end up with an indentation in the bristles and I find every time I dry to lay it completely upside down to dry (bristles down) it always falls over when I'm not looking. The drying time is also a little irritating, this takes about twice the normal time to dry than my other brushes. I have had some issues with this brush shedding, it was a little concerning the first time I washed it, but every time after that hasn't been anything more than a hair or two.

Overall: I think after you factor in the price of the Sigma F45 Buffer Brush and the cost of shipping, you're lookin' at a pretty penny for an average kabuki brush. The F45 is great for just setting your makeup with powder (which is only what I use it for), but I think you could find a drugstore kabuki for a lot less to do the job just as well! But if this is something that floats your boat because you love Sigma brushes so much, head over here to grab it!

These products were sent to me for review purposes. I was not compensated, and I am a Sigma affiliate. These thoughts are my own & I will always be honest :)!

Fall Nail Polish Picks!

Ahh, my favorite time of year is finally upon us :)

and with it comes my favorite nail polishes for the season!

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color in "350 Wined Up"

 I love this polish for fall because its your classic dark red with a bit of a twist, it has the most gorgeous red shimmer in it that looks fabulous when it hits the light.

Sephora by OPI Nail Color in "Who's Spinning Tonight?"

Just like the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polish, this one has stunning shimmer that looks great when in the light and its one of those looks-almost-black colors on your nails, so if you're afraid of brights, this is a polish for you!

Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in "270 Steel Grey"

I never used to think putting gray on the nails would ever look flattering, but its really subtle and looks very put together! I especially like this one because it almost has a purple hue to it.

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in "370 Black Out"

Every girl needs to paint her nails black at least once this fall, it looks great with any outfit and you just can't go wrong! The Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear one is great because it lasts for at least 5 days on my nails.

Essie "Tie The Knot"

There's always that time where I get sick of wearing all these dark colors, so when that happens I always break out my nude colors! "Tie The Knot" is great beige polish that is completely opaque after two coats, Essie is always great at making pale colors!

Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in "550 All Fired Up"

Nothing looks classier than a true red on your nails, and although I love to wear this polish year round, its a great staple for me in the fall when I don't know which color to choose!

NOTD: Wined Up

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fast Dry Nail Color- 350 Wined Up

Seche Vite- Dry Fast Top Coat