March Faves 2012

Happy Saturday Lovelies!!! It's the last day of March ~ I hope it was a good month for you! Lots of exciting things going on here :-) 

I will be writing a totally separate blog post on this particular event but, I need to share before I explode: I'M A MARK MENTOR!!!!!! Holy Cow, right?!?!?! I have worked so hard for this, and it has been my focus and goal since starting mark. in 2010! I can't believe it happened and it's here!! 

Okay whew! Like I said I will write a totally separate post about that later ;-)

Now it's time for Mel's March Faves! In no particular order here they are:

My (awesome) Kindle Fire!!! I bought this for both Tony and I to share, but I certainly use it more. It's so cool! You can surf the internet, check Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and download tons of cool apps! It's very similar to the iPad but MUCH cheaper and I love that as an Amazon Prime Member I get tons of books, movies and TV for FREE!!! Woot Woot! And its small and lightweight enough that I can put it in my bag and it doesn't weigh down the whole thing.

(l to r: Trixie, Sookie, LC, Bevin, Kristen, Maisie, Audrina, Mimi, Jem and Cynthia)

Zoya Nail Polish. I tried it for the first time at the beginning of the year when they had a promo running where you could get two bottles of nail polish for free, just pay shipping ($6). I wasn't overly impressed with it, I really like the colors, and I was sent 3 bottles of polish (the two I chose and another one - not sure why). But I've used it a few times now and I love that they are constantly running promos on their site. If you've never checked out Zoya go see their website.

Borrowed from the Boys Watch and Layered Up Bracelets. I have worn these non stop since I got them at the beginning of the month. I just love the layered look, and this watch reminds me so much of the MK one, but the mark. one is $200 CHEAPER! You can check these items out here.

And lastly, I am OBSESSED with anything mint green! This wristlet is from Target and that is a bottle of Sally Hansen nail polish. Maybe it's spring, maybe I'm weird, who knows! But I am addicted to this color!

Magalog 4: New Goodies!!

Hello and Happy Friday Beauties!!! 

I also want to say Happy Hunger Games to you too! 

Magalog 4 is here!! In case you didn't know today kicks off a brand spankin' new magalog in the world of mark. 

What does that mean exactly to you?? It means there is a whole lotta new awesomeness available on my eboutique!!!

To kick off Mag 4 I am blogging and reviewing about my FAVE new stuff! 

A couple of notes, we are expanding out foundation shades!!! Yay-hoo!! There is a wider selection of Min-A-Reel, Powder Buff and Matte-Nificent for you to choose from. If you are interested in shades, let me know and we can hook-up and look through them! 

We are also introducing a new scent, limited edition, called Jasmine Petal. I have the body wash and lotion, but my pictures aren't that great so I am showing you the mark. site ones below:

Jasmine Petal is sweet and fruity, not really floral or woodsy. So if that's you, check it out! I personally love it! 

 Pick A Posy Earrings. These are super duper cute and fun for spring! They are a tad heavy and I would recommend using different earring backs than the ones they come with, but I love the versatility here. I can wear this with jeans, with a suit to work and I can easily see these with an LBD out on the town! Great alternative to just the simple diamond stud.

Layer Up Bracelets. Okay so these are pretty much my favorite thing from mag 4! Well second fave...see below. You get 7 bracelets in the set, and mark. has done these before but these bracelets are bigger, chunkier and the color pop is fab! Also, I LOVE that the purple bracelet has a skull on it (if you remember the double skull ring from a couple mags ago - this matches perfectly!)

EEK! The Borrowed from the Boys Watch!! OMG probably this is my fave thing from Mag 4!!! I love this watch. It is so bold and luxe looking! We had a mark. event last month where one of the ladies had her Michael Kors watch next to this and honestly, you can't tell a difference. Even weight wise this is as heavy as the designer one! Best part - ours is only $40! That's practically free compared to $250 ;-)

Fashion! Some great spring/summer pieces here! The Bright Bralette set is awesome! You get both the pink and blue ones in a set and they are so awesome to layer under all those tops with the wide necks that are so popular now. And they are comfy! They definitely do fit true to size so order accordingly. I own a medium.

The Blaze the Way Blazer, is fantastic! I have worn this twice already, once to work and once out and about. It's linen, so it's super light weight, the sleeves are ruched (which is supes cute!), and there is neon green stitching on the inside. This blazer runs SMALL!! So I highly recommend ordering at least one size up. I have a large and could easily get an XL, I don't button mine so the large is okay.

 The Going to New Lengths Skirt is the IT length for the season right now! I love the color and the fabric is super luxe. I am not a huge fan of the way this skirt looks on me as a skirt tho. I am short and have big hips so I feel like it loses my shape. BUT I wear it belted as dress and it is adorable! With a cardi for work or a jean jacket for errands it's so chic!

 Lend Me Your Earrings. I adore these! There are so light weight I forget that I am wearing them, and the stone is amethyst which is incredible! They are gold, and I love pairing these with the stacked bracelets and watch above! Very versatile look with these as well.

Tall Order Sandals. So cute! So, so, stinkin cute! They are really squishy on the bottom for the balls of your feet, and they do run true to size. I have worn mine all over already and I love them! They are great at work, dinner out, errands, etc. I will be rocking these until they fall off my feet, ha! I love these and the color is so neutral and thy style is so versatile you can really get a lot of mileage out of these!

Taupe and Glory Bag. This is a nod to all of the throw back to the classics bags you are seeing from high end designers (i.e., COACH). I love the neutral color of this bag, and the turn lock closure is adorable! Also, you can clearly get a lot of crap in this bag and it's not enormous :-)


Okay beauties! What do you think? What are your faves?

LUSH Haul

Hello and Happy Weekend Lovelies!! Spring has officially sprung in MN and I am loving it!

So if you are a regular follower of this blog you know that in my last post about February faves, one of my faves was LUSH. After I used up the two bath bombs I was given I felt pretty desperate to get more. So I decided to treat myself to a few new goodies and pick up a couple of gifts! So what follows below is my "haul" from LUSH. 

 Ocean Salt Face and Body Scrub. OMG (*singing*) L-O-V-E, love love love, love this awesome stuff!!! A few weekends ago I was at MOA with some of my mark. gal pals and we stopped into LUSH. The lovely lady that was working there treated us to a hand treatment using this salt scrub. Um, sweet lawdy - this stuff is amazing! It's bright blue, and smells yummy. It scrubbed my hands up and made them feel like brand new baby hands! Apparently you can use it on your face and body too - haven't done that yet, and I actually haven't used this yet either since buying it. I can't wait to try it on my feet!

Honey Trap Lip Balm. Bought this at the last minute after seeing a review on YouTube about it. It smells like honey-vanilla frosting! And it makes my lips oh-so-soft! Really tiny, but it's fun :-)

Bath Bombs, and Bubble Bars!!! Left to right; Butterball, Pink, Dorothy, Pop In the Bath, Golden Slumbers, and Mrs Whippy. Also purchased was Twilight, but um... I used it, so it's not here to show! All of these have different smells, most of which are sweet because that's what I like. And when you drop them in the bath they fizz and get bubbly and change colors, and turn the water colors. BUT they won't turn your skin weird colors, however, they will leave you smelling fresh and fabulous! Can't wait to try these out!

I also purchased some soap in 17 Cherry Tree Lane (Mary Poppins, anyone?) and received a sample of Gentle Lentil shampoo solid. Haven't used those yet either, and some might be gifts ;-)

All of this was ordered online. It came in about a week, and some of the bath bombs were a little crumbly but they warn you that can happen in shipping. Everything is handmade fresh and vegan friendly. Such an awesome company with an even awesome-er story!

Alright, so there it is! Check out LUSH's site here. Are you a LUSH addict? What are your faves?

February 2012 Faves!!

A few of my favorite things from the month of February:

 I broke down and (FINALLY) purchased a Keurig Platinum. I have been wanting, and lusting after these since they first hit the market. But I just couldn't justify the price tag. So I researched them, asked others who had them; and finally, with the help of my boyfriend, decided on the Platinum model. And when this chic got her tax refund, I hit Target up and came home with a miracle. Seriously! I love this thing! It's so awesome to just have a cup of coffee, and not waste any just trying to get one single cup! In the morning it's great too because I make a cup before I hit the road and it stays hot all the way to work. Bonus: You can purchase a re-usable filter so you can brew your own ground coffee from home (my fave is Dunkin Donuts Vanilla Nut - it's a holiday limited edition, but I stocked up!).

 Have you tried LUSH Cosmetics?? O.M.F.G....O.M.G. Ahhh-mazing. I am NOT a bath taker. Well...at least, I wasn't. Then a couple weekends ago my lovely mark. gal pal Trisha gifted me two LUSH bath bombs. And they blew. my. mind. Here's a link to her blog post about LUSH, and here's a link to the LUSH website (uber cool, check them out!). And I am now proud to say "Hi, my name is Melissa and I am a LUSH addict."

 Dear Lord, when I reach 50; please for the love of all that is holy, let me look half as good as Madonna. Please. I love her. In my world she can do no wrong. She was unique BEFORE Lady Gaga made that cool, and she is original and talented!

Olay Massage bars. I tried these as an impulse purchase and they are great. The bumpy parts eventually wear down, but the bar smells good, and is very moisturizing. Love these!

 mark. Pear Blossom 3 in 1 (bubble bath, shower gel and shampoo). Smells so fresh and clean! I love this fruity scent. I use this with the lotion and body spray and it just smells so yummy! Love this for spring. Check it out here.

 Rebecca Minkoff and mark. Delight bag. I freakin love this bag! I have blogged about it already a few times - but I just love it! Rebecca Minkoff has collaborated with mark. to make this gorgeous bag and it's only $60! If you are a Minkette you NEED THIS BAG ;-) (get it here).

mark. Triple Threat Earrings. I adore these! They remind of earrings I had in elementary school. These earrings are so versatile, you can wear them to work, on a date, or coffee with the girls! And for $20 you get all three sets! Great deals!

What are your current faves?? Do you own any of the products I mentioned? What do you think? Share you comments below, I love getting and reading them!