October Julep Bombshell Box - Cleopatra

I haven't ordered a Julep box since May because I just haven't been interested at all. None of the colors nor cosmetics that they offered really piqued my interest until this month.

I went with the Bombshell box which contained Cleopatra, described as a black latex creme, Valerie, a teal with an iridescent microglitter, and their new Kajal eye glider. I haven't had a chance to try the eyeliner nor Valerie yet but I thought I'd bring you my thoughts on Cleopatra.

Ok.
I wanted to love this polish.
I REALLLLY wanted to love this polish.

But I just don't. 

Laura Geller Balance-n-Brighten Foundation

I'll be honest.

My face is a jerk. A completely confused dry/greasy/moody jerk.
I'm never quite sure if the foundation/concealer I've purchased will do a good job, if it will make me super cakey, if I'll look like a mime..basically, I play foundation roulette. Don't we all though? No? Just me? ...Alright then.

I went into Ulta the other day in search of one thing and ended up with a bunch of other stuff I had no intention of buying. One of them was Laura Geller's Balance-N-Brighten Foundation. I was browsing the aisle and one of the Ulta employees asked if I wanted to try one of their deals of the day. Being who I am, it's hard for me to say no when people want to put things on my face in stores, I just kinda go with it and then decide later if it's for me or not. 

Laura Geller's website describes it as:

Balance-n-Brighten Baked Color Correcting Foundation is a unique Baked powder that can be used on its own or combined with your favorite base for a flawless finish. This newly formulated foundation is mineral oil and paraben free. It is also loaded with the age-fighting, anti-oxidant protection of Centella Asiatica and White Tea. Designed with swirls of soft tan and cream, its luxuriously smooth and silky texture helps offset ruddiness, brightens sallow tones, and balances most complexions.

Hey girl, you fancy.

I've never been a fan of lipstick really, I always felt I looked rather ridiculous whenever I wore it. Well, that was until recently when I fell in love with Urban Decay Anarchy.

I received this color in my August Ipsy bag, I was like uhhh, there's no way I'll be able to pull this off. A brief wave of sadness came over me thinking I'd just give it away or let it sit untouched in the makeup drawer. Jokingly I quickly put it on in a "look how ridiculous I look" kind way and I think I heard angels sing as I slid it across my lips.

Seriously, how beautiful is this color?! The formula was smooth with just the right amount of shine. It took awhile to dry & I noticed a hot pink trail left on anything my lips came into contact with but it was so worth it. I am now a fan of lipstick that will possibly make me look like a clown!

And I go back to black.

So. In a world of colors, I love black nail polish.


I never really painted my nails in high school so I never got to do the angry teen with black nails. Now that I think of it, maybe that's why I love it so much now. As a nanny, I don't wear it as often because the little always says "Oh Miss Melle, you're grumpy huh? Black nails is grumpy!" So not true little lady, but she takes my nail color as a mood indicator, like a built in mood ring.


I'm always in search of different blacks to fit my mood for the day, a little shimmer for those saucy days when I need a little extra but still want to wear black, the coveted matte black and seems to look great with everything.. Well, I've found my matte black!

Mentality Rascal, where have you been all my life? It's a smooth one coater, perfect formula, perfect coverage, perfect matte, perfect polish.

Where can you find this beauty and so many others? You can purchase them here on Big Cartel or on Etsy! They provide free shipping on all domestic orders and often have discounts and promos on their facebook and Instagram! Stay tuned for an upcoming giveaway which includes a Mentality polish!




I purchased the polish and all reviews and opinions are my own.