This is the best mascara ever!  I have been wearing make up for over 40 years, and have tried numerous brands of mascara.  I have long eyelashes, but they are blonde when I have no make-up on.  I’m always on the hunt for a really good mascara.  I usually end up disappointed, but not this time.  The Bombshell Volume by CoverGirl really delivers. 

As you can see in my photos, this is some killer mascara.  Ulta was having a giveaway if you bought several Olay products along with CoverGirl products; you got a free Bombshell Volume mascara. I was thrilled the first time I used it.  I am wearing brown in my photos.   In the other photo I am wearing L.A. Colors mascara in brown. The price was around $12 at Ulta, but I had an Ulta coupon, along with a manufacturer’s coupon.  I think I paid around $6 for this tube.

I always crack up when I see ads in magazines for mascara, and in the fine print it says “lash inserts used”.  No lash inserts needed with Bombshell Volume! Just sit back and wait for the compliments.

I just got back from Dollar Tree this afternoon. Oh how I love that store.  I was just there on August 19^th and got some great nail art pens and polish.  Even though I was just there four days ago, I was at Ulta which is in the same strip mall, so I had to stop. I’m so glad I did. They got some new L.A. Colors 12 color eye shadow pallets.  The first pallet I picked up called Trendy has various shades of brown and are a matte finish.  I will get a lot of use out of this one as brown shades are my go to colors for my blue eyes. Next up is the Glamorous pallet.  It has shades of taupe along with several grays and a cornflower blue. Last but not least is Supernatural; it has four shades of gray along with some blue and aqua shadows. It has a pretty color of cobalt blue which is a good crease color along with the brown lid color for a more intense look.  The L.A. Colors shadows are highly pigmented and last all day.  No eye primer required. I met some friends for dinner this week and only had to touch up my lipstick and powder my nose.  My make-up had been on for almost 10 hours, and still looked good at the end of the evening.

I also got a 3-in-1 Instant Eye Enhancer from Physicians Formula.  The package said it was for blue eyes, but after I opened it, turns out it’s for green eyes.  It will go in the pot of make-up I’ll send to my niece.  I got some hot oil treatment for my hair.  I use to use hot oil treatments years ago when I had my very curly hair professionally straightened.  You can’t go wrong with two treatments for a buck!

Stayed tuned for my next review on an Argan Heat flat iron purchased from Ulta today.  Happy make up hunting!

You can find some amazing deals on make up at the dollar store.  I went today and got five nail art products for $5.  I already have six of the L.A. Colors Nails Art Deco polishes and they work great.  The Sassy + Chic 3 in 1 Nail Art Pens just came in.  I try and stop every week to check out what’s new.   I have several twelve color eye shadows pallets from L.A. Colors that I use all the time.  Even if I only use one color (which I never do) it’s a total steal, and it wears well. I don’t really care for their regular nail polish, but the Art Deco nails are great.

I recently purchased Physicians Formula Organic Wear blush at the dollar store. I believe it’s discontinued, as I looked at other stores and couldn’t find any.  I bought warm and cool colors.  I went back a week later to buy some for my niece and they were gone.  That’s the thing about the dollar store; you have to buy the things you like when you see them.

My local dollar store is next to the grocery store, so I don’t even have to go out of my way.  I’ve been on a nail art kick since my nails finally grew long.  They were awful for the longest time.   I recently added spinach to my diet, having a spinach salad four times a week for lunch.  My nails are awesome now. I get so many compliments on my manicure these days.  I have “man” hands, so having nice looking nails is sweet.  Speaking of sweet, the dollar store has the freshest candy too.

I love shopping for jewelry at pawn shops.  I’ve been doing it for years.  Pawn shops are everywhere.  You don’t need to go into the inner city to find one.  I’ve been shopping at Dan’s L&L in Waukesha, WI for over 10 years. They have the most awesome selection of jewelry I have ever seen.  I’ve never been a mall shopper for jewelry.  Lately I’ve been really digging sterling silver jewelry.  I don’t care if it’s used, it’s new to me. They have a huge inventory of new items.

I’ve purchased some beautiful silver and gemstone rings from Dan’s.  I’ve been lucky as they have all fit.  When I buy gold rings, I usually have to have them sized up.  Dan does repairs also.  The rings in the photo are all recent purchases.  I spent anywhere from $12 to $20 each.  Most of them have been around $15.

Check out Dan’s L&L, tell them Stacy sent you.  www.waukeshajeweler.com