November '12 Birchbox!

I don't know why, but it feels like forever since I last did a Birchbox post!!

So let's not prolong things any further and jump right in, shall we?

My Holy Grail Hair Routine: Dove + Lee Stafford

It started at birth; I was never the girl with the long, luscious hair that made men weak in the knees and other girls green with envy (or red with rage, depending on their own personal anger management skills).

Heck, my dad even used to call me "his little cue ball" (he was, and still is, an avid pool player) until I finally grew more than a few strands around the age of two... okay, so I'm exaggerating but my dad DID call me that and I WAS awkwardly bald for a long amount of time once outside of the womb. 

However, I finally found my hair treatment match made in heaven. It may have taken 22 years but gosh darn it I found it!! Take the jump below for all the details and more short stories :) 

NOTD: essie "chinchilly" + A Wee Bit Of Nail Art

I know, I know. You were probably sick of seeing essie's chinchilly when it seemed to explode across the blogosphere last Fall. In fact, I too was so sick of it that I didn't even bother to pick it up until recently.

Was I impressed? Was I underwhelmed?

Take the jump below to find out!!

Firmoo Glasses Review

 (all of the above included with your order from Firmoo, apart from Galileo's front left paw... he's a pathological photo-bomber, I can't get him to stop!)

I have a REALLY exciting post for you all today!! 

Not only was Firmoo kind enough to contact me and offer me a new pair of prescription glasses, but now I also get to extend the same offer to my lovely readers!! You too can get yourself a pair on the house (all you'll pay is shipping) from Firmoo! 

Take the jump below if you want the details and if you want to see my new specs :)

How Much Is My Face Worth?

When I first saw this tag getting popular around the blogosphere I was extremely curious to see what my own face was worth. However, nothing irritates me more than when a tag takes over the internet and I didn't want to add my version into the sea of endless daily makeup tallies.

Now that the popularity of this tag has died down though I decided to dive right into it!! I included ALL of my makeup, including tools, that I use on a daily basis to create my school/no-makeup-makeup face. 

So, babble and explanations aside, let's get into it!

Daily Brushes:

e.l.f. Powder Brush - $1.36

e.l.f. Complexion Brush - $1.36

e.l.f. Blush Brush - $1.36

Cover FX #170 Precision Foundation Brush - $36

(the e.l.f brushes came in a set of 11 on sale for $15; they normally retail for $3 per brush)

 Priming & Setting:

Estee Lauder Time Zone Creme - $0 (free deluxe sample)

hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15 - $52

e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set - $1.50

(e.l.f. Makeup Mist & Set normally retails for $3, but I got it on sale)

 Eyes & Brows:

Benefit Lemon-Aid - $20

Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow/Liner "Birthday Suit" - $19

Rimmel London Glam Eye Shadow Trio "Orion" - $4.99

Cover Girl Volume Exact Waterproof Mascara "Black/Brown" (DISCONTINUED) - $6.99

Maybelline Illegal Length Fiber Extensions Waterproof Mascara "Blackest Black" - $8.99

Motives Essential Brow Kit - $0

NYX Eyebrow Marker "Medium" - $9.79

D.I.Y. Brow Brush (Recycled Mascara Wand) - $0

(*I purchased the Rimmel London Eyeshadow Trio in high school and found it during my pack/move to Boston; this is the old packaging [obviously] but I think the shadows in the updated trio are the same!! **The Motives Essential Brow Kit was gifted to me by my Mom. It retails for $29.95)

 Face:

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller - $10.99

Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-In-Place Makeup "Intensity 2.0" - $36

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer "Light/Medium" - $22

Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Pressed Powder "Buff" - $6.75

e.l.f. Essential Clarifying Pressed Powder "Light Beige" $1

Wet n Wild Color Icon Blusher "Heather Silk" - $2.99

(I got the Physicians Formula Multi-Colored Pressed Powder on sale; it originally retails for $13.49)

So, how much is my face REALLY worth? Drumroll please...

Total Price: $243.07

Oofta. I'm really not too sure how I feel about that, haha. I guess I'll take pride in the fact that I included brushes as well as primers and setting spray, which are all products that many other bloggers leave out of their total. My other justification comes from the mere fact that my higher end products (aka the really expensive things I use) all last me 4+ months... granted, so do my drugstore products but I'm trying to justify here!!

I left out lip products since I change those up everyday based on what I'm wearing SOOOOO I guess we should probably just bump up my grand total to $250 (now please excuse me while I go weep in the realm of reality).

Have you done this tag yet?

What was your grand total?

Do you like to invest in your makeup or only use drugstore products (or both, like me!)?

Do share!!

xoxo - Cassie

NOTD: 'Merica

You may or not know, depending on where you live and how globally educated you keep yourself, but today is Election Day 2012 in the United States of America!!

So, to celebrate the good ol' U.S. of A. I decided to paint my nails as festive as possible for my nation.

Take the jump below if you want to see the details!!

Egads!! It's Been HOW Long Since My Last Entry...?

Almost a week... yarrrrrrg!!

But character slang aside (you know, Shakespeare, pirates... I never make sense; please don't question my sanity now) I've got a new video up on YouTube that kind of explains what I've been up to since my last appearance on Blogger!

Plus, there's a haul (Goodwill, Forever21, and H&M!) so that's always exciting ;)

xoxo - Cassie