QVC TSV Bare Minerals-Bare Escentuals GLAMOUR NOW Makeup kit review

I got my QVC todays special value holiday Bare Minerals kit a couple weeks ago! I am so excited to use it!! 

-The READY luminizer on my cheeks is really pretty. This seems like a good neutral color for most everyone. I typically wear light to medium foundation/blush with cool colors.  I’ve used it a couple times as a blush and also a luminizer. 

-The mascara is nice. This is their newest mascara they launched this year. I already got one in my Sephora holiday kit, so I gave this one to my mom because its not my favorite BE mascara, but still a good.  

-Used the 4 eye palette. It was nice-the colors all kind of blend together though. Nice neutral look for anyone. 

-Used the black liquid eye liner. I liked it but its dramatic for the day time so it won’t be used often. I felt like I was using a permanent magic marker on my eyes…LOL. The product leaves no room for error because it won’t wipe or smudge off, so be very careful when applying.  

-LOVE LOVE all my moxie lipglosses!! They aren’t sticky or weird smelling. huge fan of BE lipgloss and lipstick! 


Overall, its a great value but didn’t LOVE it as much as I had hoped. Not sure if I will get the other 3 kits for 2014 because I signed up for the auto delivery. I love that I can cancel or return at any time, so I guess I will think about it more… 



What is it: This super-luxe set features decadent shades and brand-new innovations. With this Auto-Delivery offer, you’ll receive this item now and new seasonal collections in April, July, and October 2014. (Four total shipments.)

Who is it for: All skin types.

Why is it different:

The innovative Brightening Pearl Perfect Light Mineral Veil combines two of the most sought-after finishing products. Look your best in any lighting with this color-adjusting formula that adapts to UV light to soften the appearance of shadows, fine lines, and discoloration–while also casting a subtle glow.

bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadows provide exceptionally vivid color in an smooth, silky texture for effortless application and seamless blendability. This brand-new quad features four perfect-together shades.

The brand-new Smoke & Define Double-Ended Kohl & Liquid Eyeliner gives you the best of both worlds. The felt-top liquid end defines the eye with a rich black line that is easy to apply; the kohl end softly frames or instantly smokes out eyes. Layer the two for endless looks.

bareMinerals Blush and Luminizer add a warm pop of pink and gilded glow to your cheeks.

Finish with Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara and Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss.

How do I use it:

1. Using Tapered Shadow Brush, blend a light wash of Eyeshadow in Celebrate from lash to brow.
2. Apply Eyeshadow in Cheers on outer half of lower lid.
3. Buff Eyeshadow in Ball Gown, starting in inner corner of lid and working toward outer corner.
4. Blend Eyeshadow in Stiletto into outer crease of eye.
5. Line upper lash line with liquid end of Double-Ended Eyeliner; then use kohl liner on bottom lash line.
6. Use Contour Blush Brush to buff Glamour Blush over apples of cheeks.
7. Blend bareMinerals READY Luminizer in Shining Moment over cheekbones.
8. Lightly sweep Finishing Powder over complexion.
9. Sweep Mascara onto top and bottom lashes.
10. Finish with a swipe of Lipgloss.

From bareMinerals.

First shipment includes:
  • 0.23-oz Brightening Pearl Perfect Light Mineral Veil (a subtle pearlescent glow)
  • 0.17-oz Ready Eyeshadow 4.0 in The Main Event: Celebrate (a yellow cream); Ball Gown (a nude sheen); Cheers (a shitake); and Stiletto (a plum chocolate)
  • 0.005-oz kohl/0.03-fl oz liquid Smoke & Define Double-Ended Eyeliner (deep brown/black)
  • 0.37 fl oz Lash Domination Volumizing Mascara
  • 0.03 oz Glamour Blush(a warm pop of pink)
  • 0.16 oz Ready Luminizer in The Magic Moment (a warm gilded sheen)
  • 0.15 Fl. oz Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Dazzler (a melon hue)
  • Contour Blush Brush
  • Tapered Shadow Brush
  • Future shipments in seasonal shades arrive April, July, and October 2014; four total shipments
  • Each shipment will be billed separately at the above price, plus shipping and handling and any applicable taxes, for as long as you remain in the plan; no obligation to continue the plan; cancel anytime




UPCOMING SHIPMENTS IF YOU ORDERED AUTO DELIVERY: 

Bare Minerals Glamour Now April 2014 Shipment
  • L Brightening Pearl Perfect Light Mineral Veil
  • Ready 4.0 in The Exotic Escape
Shades:
  • High Life (light gold)
  • Indulge (lavender gray)
  • Editor’s Pick (metallic teal)
  • Undercover (glistening granite)
  • Smoke & Define Double-Ended Kohl & Liquid Eyeliner: Teal liquid, Jet Black kohl
  • Lash Domination in Intense Black
  • Mini READY Luminizer in The Five Star Treatment (pink champagne sheen)
  • Tropical Sunset Blush (bright pop of pink)
  • Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Glamourista (candied pink)
  • Full Tapered Shadow Brush – Natural Hair
  • Soft Sweep Cheek Brush – Natural Hair
  • Gift Box

Bare Minerals Glamour Now July 2014 Shipment
  • L Brightening Pearl Perfect Light Mineral Veil
  • Ready 4.0 in The Style Makers
Shades:
  • Stealth (apricot chiffon)
  • Pret-a-Porter (sunbaked gold)
  • Goddess (bronze shimmer)
  • Daring (violet velvet)
  • Smoke & Define Double-Ended Kohl & Liquid Eyeliner: Espresso liquid, Gilded Brown kohl
  • Lash Domination in Intense Black
  • Mini READY Luminizer in The First Glance (warm gold sheen)
  • First Rose Blush (warm rose shimmer) Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss in Icon (amber pink glimmer)
  • Angled Blush Brush – Natural Hair
  • Soft Focus Shadow Brush – Synthetic Hair
  • Gift Box

Bare Minerals Glamour Now October 2014 Shipment
  • L Brightening Pearl Perfect Light Mineral Veil
  • Ready 4.0 (new shades)
Shades:
  • Presto (pale shimmering gold)
  • Romp (iridescent lilac)
  • Shade (smoky violet)
  • So Chic (glimmering java)
  • Smoke & Define Double-Ended Kohl & Liquid Eyeliner. Liquid – Black Black, Kohl – Black
  • Lash Domination in Intense Black
  • Mini Ready Luminizer – (light pearl pink)
  • New Blush (shimmering pink)
  • Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss (pink lilac)
  • Tapered Fan Brush – Natural Hair
  • Tapered Crease Defining Eye Brush – Natural Hair
  • Gift Box

Read more: http://www.musingsofamuse.com/2013/11/bare-minerals-glamour-now-collection-april-july-october-shipment-shades.html#ixzz2lmhMq9Ej

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Dream Body By Fusion Fitness DVD program Review

A couple weeks ago I was sent Dream Body complimentary for blog review. I heard about them from Skinny Mom’s Holiday listing. I am loving Barre workouts right now, so I was very excited to try this along with strength training.

Here is the DVD description:

BURN 3500 calories with these 5 separate killer workout DVD’s.  Shock your body and get the most amazing results available through any at-home workout system.  We have combined the best and latest methods in exercise to bring this dynamite and very addictive workout series to you!
DVD 1 – Fusion Mix with Darby – Sweating, sculpting and strengthening your way into your dream body. Look tight from your triceps to your tush! ( 60 min)
DVD 2 – Tabata & Toning with Francie – Drop a size with this cardio master piece. 20 Second tabata’s mixed with body toning. (45 min)
DVD 3 – Barre with Sadie – Achieve the length of a dancer and strength of an athlete.  Ballet meets badass in this belly fat burning workout. (50 min)
DVD 4 – Bikini Bootcamp with Amy- Get summertime skinny with 40 minutes of non stop kicking, jumping, lunging and punching.  Tone up your trouble areas in the last 20 minutes. ( 60 min)
DVD 5 – Fusion with Brooke – A vigorous sequence of funky fresh yoga, Pilates, calisthenics, and barre. You will tone muscles you never knew you had!
Series includes all 5 Workouts.  You will need: Stability ball, playground ball, resistance band, weights, and paper plates.

Product can be viewed and bought here: 

http://www.fusionfitness.com/fusion-online-store/#!/~/product/category=4261394&id=18210034

This is workout number 1-Fusion Mix that I tried last week. 

I used a mat, stability ball and 3 pound hand weights for this dvd. 
Some video clips from the workout

 My pic collage I posted on instagram (rdevaughn4) after my workout. 
I burned 378 calories according to my Polar HRM which is good for a barefoot barre cardio class. 
It was tough!! I had to follow the modifier almost the entire time. I felt like it was awkward trying to do some of the workouts using the stability ball at the beginning, but for the most part did okay. 
 Overall, this workout was fun but I felt like it was geared more toward younger girls, like collage age girls-nothing wrong with that. Just didn’t feel like it was for me. Because of that I’m having a hard time finding the motivation to try the other workout dvds. I did preview the other workout dvds so I will try them eventually. 
Definitely visit their website to learn more about this program and the other programs they offer. Just because I didn’t particularly care for it, doesn’t mean you won’t like it! 🙂 
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Baladea exercise program for women by Holly Perkins

Look at what Holly Perkins just released last week!! She was sharing the news on instagram, so I immediately went to the website to read more about it!! I love how awesome and colorful it looks!!! They are shipping out my copy soon, so I plan on starting this workout system in January to start the new year out right!! I’m so excited!!

Read on below to see what comes with this dvd system!! and come back to my blog in January to read about my experiences and review for Baladea!

Experience Results

Discover the colorful, fun, and brand new way to work out! baladea is the all-in-one solution that empowers you to completely transform your body and mind. It’s exercise that feels natural and wellness that keeps you smiling. No matter what your fitness level or lifestyle needs may be, reaching your goals has never been easier. 
Order baladea risk-free today! 
http://baladea.refr.cc/DRP7395

8 Fitness + Wellness DVDs

hello(10 min)

This introductory DVD is filled with all the essential tips you need to succeed. Say hello to the new you!

calm(24 min)

A rejuvenating blend of powerful motivation methods and energizing relaxation techniques.

flow(32 min)

Let your body and mind flow. This DVD improves your posture and increases your flexibility.

yoga(45 min)

Reshape your trouble zones and clear your mind with this easy to master yoga practice.

fusion(47 min)

An unbeatable combo of slimming cardio and toning yoga. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

slim (40 min)

Melt the fat, increase your stamina, and tone your muscles with this fun and exciting cardio DVD.

power(50 min)

Build your fat-burning engine and empower your entire body with next-generation strength training.

boost(43 min)

Challenge yourself with high intensity interval training for maximum weight-loss.

Your System Also Includes

  • baladea resistance band

    Kiss clunky weights goodbye! This premium resistance band goes hand in hand with your DVDs and was specifically designed for women.
  • Lifestyle Guide

    Amazing results need a strong foundation. This instructional guide is packed with all of Holly’s exclusive success secrets and essential tips to kick-start your new lifestyle.
  • Nutrition guide

    Eating right has never been easier! This guide is time-saving, customizable, and calorie-counting-free. Just pick the foods and recipes you love and let the guide take care of the rest.
  • progress schedule

    Stay on track with this handy schedule. It includes three exercise routines for different goals: Maximum weight-loss, complete well-being, or minimum time investment.
  • FREE online community

    Expert advice, answers to your questions, and extra support are just a click away. Plus you’ll get to connect with all the other women doing baladea for extra motivation.

The Secret Behind baladea

There is a reason why baladea is so wildly effective. The secret is a breakthrough in exercise science that delivers jaw-dropping, visible results: It’s
 called Synergy Training™. This revolutionary approach fuses fitness and wellness exercises into one powerful combination, giving you the benefits of both – all at once! Working together, fitness and wellness challenge your body more effectively. This means you’ll get better results in less time. It’s simple and works wonders!
Transform your entire body for just 3 monthly 
payments of $49.95 + FREE SHIPPING 
Or select single payment option during checkout.

You can order from my referral link here: 
http://baladea.refr.cc/DRP7395



Baladea is exercise reimagined. It combines fitness and wellness into one complete exercise system for women. It was created for women, by women, and it works for any fitness level! The vision behind baladea is to help women all around the world to live their best lives. Help spread the word and inspire your friends. You can find out more about baladea at www.baladea.com
Please join the online community, visit our page, recommend this system and be our friend!
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“Pocket Full of Posies” by Julie Coulter Bellon -Book REVIEW. Hostage Negotiation Team book #3

They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer . . . 


Hostage Negotiation Team member Bart Gutierrez is shocked to find Lucy Aguayo, a girl he knew as a teenager, working for the deadly Castillo drug cartel. This revelation uncovers a secret in Bart’s family so big it forces him to accept a dangerous offer: infiltrate the cartel to keep his family safe. Once inside the cartel’s headquarters he discovers that a large-scale attack on America is imminent and the only way to prevent it is to bring Lucy in on his plans—and hope she doesn’t betray him. 
Lucy Aguayo has become a key player in the Castillo cartel, but not for money or power—she’s on a mission of vengeance for her father’s murder. Just when she gets a chance to bring down the cartel leader responsible, Bart Gutierrez appears, stirring up buried feelings and disrupting all her plans. But as the enemy closes in from all sides, Lucy must choose between being free from her past or finding justice for it. Can she give up everything she’s ever worked for and reach for something more?  
My Review:

This is my first book that I’ve read by Julie Bellon. She has written two other books from the Hostage Negotiation series, which I have not read, but she assured me it didn’t matter to the story line and I would still enjoy the book. Which I did!! It was a GREAT suspense/drama/romance clean fiction book. Actually it was more than great-it was AWESOME!! I have since bought the other two books on my kindle-so I can’t wait to read those as well. The characters in this book were interesting and the plot moved quickly as to not be boring but not so quick that I got lost. You will not be disappointed if you read this book!!

You can read chapter one and learn more about this book here:
http://www.juliecoulterbellon.com/p/hostage-negotiation-series.html

You can purchase the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Full-Posies-Hostage-Negotiation-ebook/dp/B00FUUIG7E/ref=pd_sim_kstore_4

Now I’m off to read the other two books… Has anyone else read them??

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The Color Run is coming to Roanoke/Salem VA in 2014!! Save $5 with my promo code!

COMING TO ROANOKE-SALEM, VIRGINIA 
APRIL 5, 2014!!!
Announcing the 2014 Kaleidoscope Tour! We’re hitting your cities like never before… 
Amazing new participant gear, Fresh music, and Color crazy race attractions. 
This is 5K Magic like only The Color Run can do.

The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.

Less about your 10-minute-mile and more about having the time of your life, The Color Run is a five-kilometer, un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color Festival,” using more colored powder to create happiness and lasting memories, not to mention millions of vivid color combinations. Trust us, this is the best post-5k party on the planet! Wear white at the starting line and finish plastered in color!




WELCOME TO The Color Run™ Roanoke-Salem, Virginia!


The Color Run™ 5k is going down in Roanoke/Salem VA on April 5, 2014!!! The only question is “Are you ready for the craziest, colorful, 5k of your life?” You bet you are. Race it solo or form a “color team” of 4+ members. Check out the race details below & we’ll see you all squeaky clean at the start line.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Color Run™ event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. For our events, it is about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of The Color Run™ course will be the most enjoyable real estate you’ve traveled in a VERY long time. (If you have more questions about how it all works, check out our “ABOUT” page.)

RACE RULES

Rule #1 Be kind to each other! All participants are welcome… fast, slow, runner, walker, old, and young.
Rule #2 Wear something white to the start line. Start time is 9:00am
Rule #3 DON’T THROW YOUR COLOR PACK BEFORE THE RACE. (We know it’s tempting, but trust us, you’re going to get all sorts of colorful soon enough. Save your personal color pack for the finish festival color throw. It is so worth the wait.)
Rule #4 Enjoy the colorful Willy Wonka goodness at the finish.

You can go to the website here: http://thecolorrun.com/about/ if you have any questions! 

Ready to register?
 and dont forget to use the promo code
“COLOR5OFF“
to get $5 off your Roanoke/Salem VA race!!
(code works for any race locations!)

Registration

Find your local race date here: 

Sign up as a solo runner/walker, or get together with a team of four or more to participate in The Color Run™ 5k. Our races fill up VERY fast, so make sure to get on our VIP List to get notified as soon as this race opens up for registration. If you plan on racing with a team, make sure everyone on the team gets registered for updates as well, to ensure that they get their spots!

*The Color Run™ Roanoke-Salem Pricing & Deadlines*
*Solo Runner/Walker
40.00 Early Registration
45.00 starting January 15, 2014
50.00 starting March 1, 2014


*4+ Person Color Team Runners & Walkers
35.00 per person Early Registration
40.00 per person starting January 15, 2014
45.00 per person starting March 1, 2014

When people register in a team of 4 or more it is automatically $5 cheaper, they can then also use their promo code on top of that and save $10.00. 

Details are online: 
How does a “Color Team” work compared with a solo runner? Pretty simple, you register as a (4 minimum/infinity max) unit rather than as an individual. You get to pick a groovy custom team name, anything from The Roy G Biv All-stars to We Sweat Rainbows. You then get to run/walk together and “help” each other get really colored up over the 5 color kilometers. There is no “relay” component and team members can finish together as a unit or separately.

HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!! 

Here’s my blog post from earlier this year when I did the color run: 
http://66.147.244.197/~empowfu5/2013/07/color-run-recap-lots-of-pictures-and-tips.html

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