Forever 21 Confetti Nail Color Pink/White and Mint/White

Yesss! I'm finally able to catch up on reviews and swatches and it feels awesome! Although I already know I'm going to be super busy again next week.

Don't you just love how creative Forever 21 is with their nail lacquer names? I do love how inexpensive they are though but I think they increased the price with a dollar more. I believe they used to be $2.80 a pop and now they are $3.80 with a new and bulkier packaging. I find that large squared cap not ergonomically friendly.

In Mint/White, the mint glitters appear to be all the same size, whereas the white glitters come in small and larger size. The base is clear, not too thick or thin and pick up a fair amount of glitters though you would need to dab them around to spread them evenly. I did one coat on the swatch below.

In Pink/White both colors come in small and larger glitters. I love how the fuchsia pink brings a bright pop of color over a dark base. The base is clear, not too thick or too think and picks up a fair amount of glitters. Also you will need to use the dabbing technique to spread the glitters evenly. On the swatch below, I used two coats of glitters.

My Latest and Bestest Haul This Year So Far

I stopped by Sephora the other day to take advantage of my VIB 15% off coupon. I was rather disappointed that they did not have the OCC Lip Tar Primary Colors set in store. So I figure I would order it online later. Well, come to find that the set already sold out! I guess I can't feel too bad, considering all the new stuff that I hauled here.

So I grabbed this Algenist Eye Gel ( $68) because I needed a treatment for my eyes. You know at my age, you have to be conscious about skincare and I believe taking good care of yourself and your skin really helps prevent premature aging. It's very thin, lightweight, and absorbs quickly. I like the pump dispenser and the fact that it doesn't smell funny. 

I picked up my birthday present. As you know, the perk of being a Sephora beauty insider is that you get a free gift on your birthday. This year they have a mini Make Up Forever liptick and mascara.

I redeemed 100 points for this Benefit Big Easy foundation. I swatched it in store and it reminds me of a BB cream/foundation hybrid. 

Also redeeming another 100 points for the Algenist Firming & Lifting cream. I figured since I'm trying out the eye gel, I figure why not also get the moisturizer.

Got this free cute makeup bag with some free goodie samples.

We stopped by Forever 21 and I was hoping to find their new makeup collection but didn't had that luck with that store. I scooped these two Confetti nail glitter for $3.80 each. 

I redeemed my $10 birthday coupon for these two nail polishes at Victoria's Secret. I circled the store a few times and didn't find anything I was interested in so in the end, I just decided to go with the nail polishes. These are regularly 2 for $15.00.

Yesterday, I was in Chicago visiting my sister and the new baby. It just hit me how long it has been since I drove down that road. I just found out that the toll fee increased. We only saw the baby for like 5 minutes and the nurses had to take her to another hospital to run some test and treat the baby for jaundice. Drove my family around running some errands and on our way back home, we stopped by the outlet mall and the CCO store. As you can see, I grabbed a few things.

MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Clearwater and Stormy Pink. I don't know which collection they came from but I likey. $14 each.

I got two Estee Lauder Pure Color Eyeshadow Paint in Neon Fuchsia and Steel. I don't have any color like these so I had to grab. These were $17.00 each. 

I scooped up the Estee Lauder Pure Color Cheek Rush in X-Pose Rose ($19.75). I thought the product was interesting so had to give it a try.

Lastly from the CCO, the Estee Lauder Pure Color Vivid Shine in Mirrored Orchid ($21). I know I have a lot of berry colored lipstick but something about this color and finish that just make me want to take it home plus I love the gorgeous packaging. 

Across from the CCO was the Bare Minerals outlet store and of course I stopped by too. There was some pretty good deals but I had my heart set on these Prime Time Primer Shadow sets. When I took them to the cash register, they told me the sets were only $9.50 each! I was excited! I have so many colors to play with.

And lastly, my daughter wanted to stop by Rue 21 and I spotted this ring and glitter polish that I thought was cute. Plus we got a 40% off coupon so the discount was pretty awesome. 

So that's it. Definitely went way over my budget but oh well! I used coupons and discount and it's my birthday month so it makes me happy to spend, lol. Hope you had a lovely weekend. 

What do you splurge on for your birthday? See anything you want me to review first?

Forever 21 Nail Polish Swatches

Hello lovelies,

I can't believe two weeks has already passed since I purchased these nail polishes from Forever 21. I think they are transitioning the new nail polish bottle to the squared shape and no longer being called Love & Beauty.

Forever 21 Nail Color Green/Gold. It looks stunning in the bottle. Shimmery teal green with teal and gold glitters. The base color is sheer so you need three coats for opaque coverage. I don't really like it so much on my nails and perhaps it would look better with one coat over another color. The thing that bothers me a bit is the curved gold glitters. I would prefer them to lay flat.

Forever 21 Sand Lacquer Burnished Gold. Three words: I love it! Medium orange brown with gold sparkles. It's so fall! I don't think there is anything out there similar to this color. The formula is fairly easy to work with and only requires two coats.

Forever 21 Sand Lacquer Purple Gold. Dark purple base with gold and pink glitters. It's quite pigmented and you could possibly get away with one coat but a second layer is better for even coverage. It is a smidgen darker than OPI Alcatraz...Rocks but the resemblance is close enough if you are looking for a cheaper alternative.

Forever 21 Haul

Last week, while I was shopping at Sephora, I stopped by Forever 21 also. Fortunately, this is a small haul but I thought I would share with you some of the items I picked up.

Monster Dental Floss. This one looks like a cute kitty cat. The good news is that it is refillable! I threw away the packaging so I can't remember how much I paid but I know it was somewhere between $3-$4. I keep it in my purse just in case I need to clean my teeth when I'm eating out, lol. I am always self-conscious about my teeth...what if some food got stuck in my teeth. Check your teeth before you smile, haha.

Apparently, Forever 21 has some textured nail polishes as well. I managed to pick two of them. I'm still not sure why the bottles look different but perhaps the new packaging is the squared bottles. They are $2.80 each.

I got this chained ID bracelet for $3.80 and the scallop necklace for $10.80.

I will post swatches of the nail polishes soon.

Forever 21 Bracelets

I haven't gone to Forever 21 in a while but yesterday my daughter wanted to go there. I was eyeing some cute sandals but they didn't fit my feet. My feet and ankles have been swelling so I need sandals that won't squish them. Didn't have any luck so I only picked a few jewelries and a nail polish. One thing I love about Forever 21 jewelries is that they are trendy, fairly decent quality, and at such an affordable price.

This chain bracelet set is cute and simple ($6.80). I love the colored ribbon laced between the chain, giving it a pop of color.

Faux leather and pearl bracelet, $8.80. The bracelet is adjustable and I think it's really nice.

Beaded bracelet with heart charm, $3.80. This one is small and dainty. I love the multi-colored and multi-faceted beads. It's very minimalist but still cute as a button.

Lastly, the nail polish I got is called Purple Passion ($2.80). I love the color and assortment of glitters in this polish. Let's hope it looks just has lovely on the nails. I will be posting swatches soon.

Check out Forever 21 Memorial Day sale for deals up to 80% off.

What have you been or is going to haul this holiday weekend?