We need to chat about E.L.F. For reals.

Time to end the bloggy silence of the past few weeks. So I have blogged before about E.L.F. (eyes lips face), but never really got around to trying their products. For those who didn't read the old post, the premise of this company is that every product is $1. That's it. Good quality, LOOOOWW price. What's not to like, right? Anywho, they caught my eye in Target a few times, but I'm like a child in there easily distracted by shiny things (read: cheap clothes, swimsuits, handbags, candles, home decor, etc etc. You know how it goes down in Target. You know.). However, my trip Friday night I couldn't resist this nail set...for FIVE DOLLARS. 5...dollars....:
 

I mean, shut up. One BOTTLE of OPI is $9 on sale. And these colors are totally with the trends of the season (two pastels, a coral, and two purplish pinks)...FOR FIVE DOLLARS. (Obviously I'm impressed with this price point)


Anyway, I bought it. When I got home I thought, "I'll bet these are going to be crappy quality" You know what? They really aren't at all! As you can see in the pics below, the bottle width is thinner than NARS, but no smaller overall than other nail polishes. The colors on my nails below are one coat only. I apologize for the photo quality, but just take my word for it that I am DYING over the pastel blue and purple and that coral orange on my middle finger. I'm having a hard time not changing my polish daily. The brushes make an even coat, and when I did my normal clear base, two coats, and top coat on my toes with the blue, it turned out just fine. I was complimented numerous times today on my pedicure color, so that's a great sign. On my nails I might do three coats, but for the price you can afford to do as many coats as you want.

All in all, I'm impressed. I really wondered about the quality with the price point, but have been pleasantly surprised. I plan to try out some of the other products. For a dollar each, you can really try EVERYTHING and not feel the least bit bad about throwing it out if you hate it. Let me know in the comments if any of you have tried this brand! If they keep throwing out products like this, they are definitely going to have a new fan-girl on their hands!!

E.L.F. is available online and at Target.


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The dress I plan to wear every day until next winter

So I ran to Target today and decided to scan the new clothing...and I'm glad I did. Found this dress for $15. I bought two, one in bright blue and one in navy (stylin it below!) Pretty sure by the end of the day I will have gone back online and gotten black as well. Is it ridiculous to have the same dress in three colors? Maybe. But this dress is pretty versatile, so I think I'll get a lot of wear out them.

Thus my uniform for spring...this dress, a cardigan, leggings, and flip flops. This summer...this dress and flip flops. Easy to dress up or down with cute shoes, jewelry, and such. And I did say FIFTEEN dollars. The sizes are S, M, and L. They don't run big or small, so just get your normal size if you decide you also like this dress! Another plus...you can wear a normal bra with this, the straps won't show!

Here's the deal. Most of the time I work from home, and a girl needs to be comfy, but not look like a slob. I can't concentrate on work when I'm not properly dressed; it's a complex I have. Anywho... I also figured out a few years ago that knit dresses were basically pajamas for all intents and purposes...thus totally more comfortable than any other outfit AND they look cute. Win win situation here.

Target link: Mossimo Juniors Value Tank Dress

A little fashion...

If you haven't gone to Target lately, GO. I went today, and had to leave to avoid spending too much! The bathing suits are adorable--I'm going back once I get my paycheck. I'm also addicted to maxi dresses, and had to walk away from that situation they had so many cute ones. So go go go!!

Now I think I'm going to get on my soapbox. This is directed to all those super young and fabulous college girls I see running around Vandy every day. I doubt they read my blog, but here goes.
Ladies. You are all skinny and fabulous and beautiful. However, you should know that leggings are not pants. You cannot wear leggings with a short t-shirt. If the top doesn't come close to covering your rear, it's not long enough. Wearing heels does not dress this outfit up either, so don't try that move. I don't care if such and such celebrity or model did it. YOU are not a celebrity or model. And guess what? They look silly too. Whew. So that's my rant for the day.