Scooby-Doo! Liquid Soap review

Official description: Being a no-name brand, I couldn't find one.
Packaging: The soap comes in a transparent plastic bottle with a pump containing 500 ml (17.6 fl.oz.)
Texture: Not being a cream soap, this is not so thick. It has a bright pink (almost fuchsia) color and it smells strongly like bubblegum. It's a bit shimmery too.

What it does: It's gentle on the hands (probably because of the glycerin). I know it's supposed to be for kids, but the scent is delicious. It smells like pink bubblegum and I'm almost tempted to taste it. But I don't, obviously. Other than that, I put it by the sink to use it when we wash our hands and it does a great job. My hubby likes it too.
Price: about 1.5 euro from a local supermarket.
Re-buy or pass: I'm gonna buy 1 or 2 backups the next time I go shopping, because I saw this Scooby-Doo soap since a couple of months but I could never get the pink one because they had only a yellow one which smells like oranges. Nothing against oranges, buy...it's bubblegum!

On Kitty's watchlist: 2 Broke Girls

Hi, kitties!
This Sunday I want to tell a couple of things about another one of my favourite tv shows. As you can tell by now, I love sitcoms, but I'm also picky and I don't watch just anything there is on tv. Last year, I watched form the very beginning, 2 Broke Girls and I fell in love with the characters. One of the show's creators is Michael Patrick King (Sex And The City), so of course I like the witty, sarcastic lines Max especially uses.
Max and Caroline are two very different friends. Caroline was a Paris Hilton-like socialite until her father was accused of fraud and she lost all of her money. Without a place to live or a job, she's hired as a waitress in a diner in Williamsborough. Her colleague, Max, takes pity on her and offers her apartment so Caroline has a place to stay. Soon, Caroline discovers Max is very talented at making cupcakes and she has the idea of the two of them trying to make a business out of it.
Besides Max and Caroline, all the other characters are funny as well. We have the lovely Jennifer Coolidge (aka Stiffler's mom) playing a Polish immigrant named Sophie, the diner's cook Oleg, the diner's owner Han and Earl, the elderly cashier/jazz man.
The second season is almost over, but a third one is already scheduled in the fall, so Max and Caroline's adventures aren't by far over!

Sunglasses - what's hot this year

As I was browsing this morning during my daily coffee through various sites and I've read about the trends of this season, so I selected a few sunglasses at affordable prices to share with you. Of course, you can buy them from whatever store you want, and you can look for what's trending right now.

First, there's the Clubmaster trend, meaning wearing sunglasses with a masculine shape, but with feminine decorations. I like this model because of the flowers on the frame. These are from Charlotte Russe and they're only 6 bucks.

For the bling lovers, there's the embellished trend going on. I admit it, I'm guilty of it and I can't resist to something glittery or sparkly. These are Claudine Cat-Eyes from River Island (22 dollars.)

Lately, people are loving mirrored sunglasses. They're very interesting and you can completely hide your gaze behind them. These are aviators from Dorothy Perkins (17 dollars).

For those who have the right face shape, round sunglasses are in trend this year. I like the frame and the lila color of this shades from Urban Outfitters (40 dollars).

Opposite the mirrored trend, there are translucent sunglasses, for those who like to let the other see their eyes. These are from ASOS and they're 20 bucks.

And finally, we have the white frame, something that seems to be very popular this year. These are from Dorothy Perkins and they're 14 dollars.
I can't live without sunglasses and as soon as the sun shines brighter in the spring, I use them until late in the fall. I'm not much of a fashion girl, and I know very little about accessorizing as it's nothing important for me. There are days when I don't wear any jewellery, or hats, scarves and stuff like that, but I love my sunglasses. My favourite pair are some translucent aviators with white frame, so I guess I'm still in trend this year without even trying.

Beauty UK Hollywood Glam Lipstick set review

Official description: Sultry, sexy and absolutely gorgeous.... but enough about you! This cutely collated collection of pale, pastel lipsticks will give you A-list chic and effortless style. Three of our best selling lipsticks with great coverage and a subtle mint flavour.

Shades: I'm not entirely sure, but as far as I can tell the lipstick shades are Cupcake,Chelsea and Snob because they are not written on the package.
Packaging: The lipstick come in a cute box, in classy, black, simple tubes with the Beauty Uk logo written with a little heart on the U. (I like that).
Texture: They are a little bit creamy, but if you have chapped lips or with fine lines, i strongly recommend using a lip balm first. They have a subtle minty flavor which I find to be quite pleasant.
What it does: These are my first products from Beauty Uk and I was surprised to find a very good quality at such affordable make-up, so I'll definitely buy some more. On my lips pale shades don't show up unless I use a little bit of foundation on my lips first, but these are very pigmented and even the baby pink shade and the nude one have great coverage. It's like putting paint on my lips (in a good way). These lipsticks don't promise to be long-lasting and they aren't, but the colors are great, so for carrying around in the purse they do the job.

Cupcake

Snob

Chelsea

Chelsea,Snob,Cupcake (swatch made from 2 swipes)

Price: about 7 euro on beautyukcosmetics.ro (yes, they finally have a Romanian website too!)
Re-buy or pass: I would totally buy other shades of these lipsticks, and Snob has become my favourite one.

GG's Saturday Movie: Kate and Leopold

Hi, kitties!
This Saturday, I'm in a mood for a romantic comedy, so I grabbed another movie from my personal collection. I don't get why people are saying this movie is bad and what not. It's not a masterpiece,I agree, but it's definitely watchable if you're a sucker for cheesy chick flicks like me. The main characters are played by the cutest rom-com actress Meg Ryan (before all the botox and stuff) and Hugh Jackman. Can you honestly say no to Hugh Jackman? I mean, come on.
Kate is a successful business woman who lives in New York. Leopold lives in the 19th century and has to marry a woman he doesn't love to save his family from bankruptcy. Somehow, Leopold finds himself almost 200 years later in Kate's apartment. At first, she doesn't know how to get rid of him quicker, but soon she discovers she can't resist his charm and his old fashioned manners.
So, ladies, grab your popcorn (or in my case, vanilla ice cream, yum!) and enjoy this Saturday movie!

NOTD: L.A. Colors Color Craze in Ocean Mist

The color looks gorgeous in the bottle like a nice turquoise shade, but on my nails it's almost clear, and it appears to be a mix between a grey and a light blue. I like the metallic finish and the fine glitter, but I'm disappointed I didn't get the color I was hoping for. It's more like a glittery top coat. In the pictures (with and without flash) I wear two coats, because in only one coat you can barely see it. The price of this nail polish was about 2 euro.

Avon Irresistible Sexy Mascara review

Official description: Couldn't find one.
Shade Blackest Black (there was only one shade available).
Packaging: I chose this mascara because of the cute pink tube it come in. It contains 7 ml.
Texture: Not too thick and not too liquidy and just the right amount of color.
What it does: I must say I've tried several mascaras from Avon and most of them work really well for affordable make-up. This one does a great job in adding length to the lashes and the shape of the applicator makes it easy for me to get all those baby lashes from the inner corner of my eyes, so I get volume too. I don't have anything negative to say about this mascara besides the fact that I think it was limited edition. But, like I said, you can try other mascaras too from Avon. Just make sure you don't get those which have chubby applicators, as I find them quite difficult to use.

Price: about 2 euro
Re-buy or pass: If I'll see it again in some catalogue, I would repurchase it.

Look of the Day: Alicia Quarles

I have to confess I have no idea who Alicia Quarles is, as we can't watch E!News here, but I fell in love with her sweet pink polka dot dress.I'm not much of a dress person, but I love girly girl stuff, so I wouldn't mind wearing something like this because I couldn't mask my wide hips in it. Isn't she cute?

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Friday's Song: Selena Gomez - Come And Get It

Is it strange that I'm 26 and I like Selena Gomez's music. Well, you know what?I don't care! And I love the cover art too!



[chorus]
When you're ready come and get it (x2)
Na na na (x3)

When you're re-e-e-dy (x2)

When you're ready come and get it
Na na na (x3)

You ain’t gotta worry it’s an open invitation
I’ll be sittin’ right here real patient
All day all night I’ll be waitin’ standby
Can’t stop because I love it, hate the way I love you
All day all night maybe I’m addicted for life, no lie.
I’m not too shy to show I love you, I got no regrets.
I love you much to, much to hide you, this love ain’t finished yet. This love ain’t finished yet…
So baby whenever you’re ready…

[chorus]
When you're ready come and get it (x2)
Na na na (x3)

When you're re-e-e-dy (x2)

When you're ready come and get it
Na na na (x3)

You got the kind of love that I want, let me get that.
And baby once I get it I’m yours no take backs.
I’m gon’ love you for life I ain’t leaving your side
Even if you knock it ain’t no way to stop it
Forever you’re mine baby I’m addicted no lie, no lie
I’m not too shy to show I love you, I got no regrets.
So baby whenever you’re ready…..

[chorus]
When you're ready come and get it (x2)
Na na na (x3)

When you're re-e-e-dy (x2)

When you're ready come and get it
Na na na (x3)

This love will be the death of me, but I know I’ll die happily
I’ll know I’ll know I’ll know
Because you love me so…Yeah!

[chorus]
When you ready come and get it
Na na na (x3)

When you're re-e-e-dy (x2)

When you're ready come and get it
Na na na (x3)

Fa Pink Passion Deospray review

Official description:

A fragrance from paradise like a short trip for the senses.
» Reliable protection against body odour
» Mild skin protecting formula
» No white marks

Packaging: Tin bottle. Love the pink color, of course!It contains 150 ml.
Texture: Normal deospray.
What it does: What I like most about this deodorant is the sweet floral scent. It's quite persistent, so I wouldn't recommend this if you don't like very scented deodorants or sweet scents. It's not that mild, as it stings a bit after shaving my underarm, but at least there are not white marks on the clothes. I'll still keep using it because it does a good job as a deodorant (basically, ladies, I don't smell like sweat) and I like the smell of it.
Price: about 2 euro
Re-buy or pass: The only thing I don't like is that it's not mil enough for sensitive areas, but I'll probably repurchase this for the nice scent.

Thursday readings: Very Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

I had no idea there are two books in this series, with a third one coming out this year. In Romania they released only the first book in the series, so now I'm trying to find a way to read the rest of them.
Valentine Roncalli comes from an Italian family and tries to save the family business, a shoe store. She and her grandmother are the last artisans of the family. But trying to sell handmade shoes in New York, a city full of malls and shopping centers is very difficult, so they have to struggle with debt and low sells.
Valentine works hard on her career and the business, but she also wants love in her life, so when she meets a talented chef, everything seems to come together. Soon, her brother Alfred puts pressure on her grandmother to sell the shop, and Valentine has less and less time to spend with her new boyfriend.
If you love Italian families, food, shoes and beautiful scenarios, than this is a book for you. It's not a chick-lit one, obviously, it's a beautiful love story, not too cheesy and the characters are very lovable.

NODT: L.A. Colors Color Craze in Magnetic Force

This mini-nail polish is a more coraly pink with a somewhat strange finish: it's not mate and it's not metallic or shine, but it's something in between. I applied 2 coats because really, is there a cheap nail polish working in only one coat? Something tells me it's not going to last more than maybe a couple of days on my nails. The price of this mini-nail polish is about 1 euro.

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L.A. Colors Liquid Makeup review

Official description:

PERFECT FOR ALL SKIN TYPES
CONCEALS IMPERFECTIONS
NATURAL WEARING

Lightweight bottle with easy to use pump design. Sheer natural finish leaves skin with a healthy natural finish.

Shade CLM282 Natural
Packaging: Plastic bottle with a pump containing 33 ml (1.11 fl.oz.). The pump has a small cap, so you can't accidentally spill the product. Unfortunately, there's nothing written on the actual bottle and if you're not careful when you tear the foil on opening, you're left with a blank bottle, no ingredients, no shade, no nothing.
Texture: It really is very liquidy, more like a tinted moisturiser than a foundation. The color comes up a bit dark on my hand, but after blending it, it almost disappears.

What it does: I just got this yesterday and I tried to use it this morning and normally I wouldn't do a review after only one using, but this foundation or whatever it may be is a big disappointment. Now I know why it's only a dollar in the U.S. It does nothing for me. As a tinted moisturiser it's very sticky and I don't like the feeling it leaves on my face and as a foundation it has no coverage what so ever. Also, the scent is very powerful and I don't like putting lots of perfume on my face. I don't want to use this ever again. I've read some reviews online for this "liquid makeup" and people were pretty enthusiastic about it, saying it's a good foundation for just one buck. As for me, I've rather use something from e.l.f. than this one.
Price: about 3 euro
Re-buy or pass: Definitely a pass. I'm so turned off by this product, I don't even want to try other make-up stuff from L.A. Colors asides the nail polishes I already bought.

Small haul featuring L.A. Colors

Today I got my first L.A. Colors products. i know in the US you can get them at one dollar stores, but here we have them only since a couple of weeks and you can buy them only online. I also went groceries shopping and I picked up a new deodorant and a liquid soap  (I thought it was cute because it's pink and smells like bubblegum)
So, in the picture we have from left to right:

• Fa Pink Passion body spray (about 2 euro)
• L.A. Colors Liquid Makeup in Natural (3 euro)
• L.A. Colors Color Craze nail polish in Ocean Mist (about 2 euro)
• L.A Colors Color Craze nail polish in Glistening Purple (about 2 euro)
• L.A. Colors Color Craze mini-nail polish in Magnetic Force (1 euro)
• Scooby-Doo! liquid soap with bubblegum scent (1.5 euro)

Yves Rocher Lip balm review

Official description:

A lip balm with a hint of shine for soft lips
A soft and gentle balm!

This nourishing balm enhances your lips with a scintillating veil of colour. Its luscious texture, available in different pastel shades, never feels sticky.

Beauty Bonus : its tube format is so practical, letting you take it everywhere.

Tested under dermatological supervision. Paraben free.

With nourishing and protective sweet almond extract.
Shade 11. Rose Doux
Packaging: Tube containing 7 ml (0.23 fl.oz.). The design is very cute, using mauve and pink.Unfortunately, it's a squeeze tube, so I get sometimes too much product out.
Texture: This is an interesting combination between a lip balm and a lip gloss, so it's a bit on the sticky side. Luckily not too much, so I don't feel like my lips are too sticky. It has a pale pink color and a sweet scent that truly reminds me of roses.

What it does: I feel it's nourishing for my lips and I get a little bit of shine, like using a clear lip gloss. When it comes out it looks pink, but as you can see in the picture when you start to blend it, there isn't much color left and on my lips it doesn't show up at all. The tube is a lot smaller than I expected. On one hand, it's great for carrying around in my purse, but on the other hand, I'm just not convinced there are 7 ml worth of product in this small tube.

Price: about 3 euro.
Re-buy or pass: I like the texture and the scent, but I'm not a fan of squeeze tubes and I find for that money I can easily buy a normal-sized lip balm, so I'm gonna pass this one in my future purchases.