SCAM ALERT PART TWO

So the internet is still going crazy over this swimsuit that was posted on Instagram: 

https://sunnycoclothing.com/products/the-pamela-sunny-suit

I tried looking up SunnyCoClothing's Instagram today and had trouble pulling it up on my phone...kind of suspicious. Turns out they had to open a new account under SunnyCoClothing2. 

These are the only images I saw on their original Instagram account as of this morning:

You can tell this is an obvious difference from 5/3/17 because of the limited number of likes it has.

Not going to lie, I too was disappointed in not getting a $13 suit for summer. I had plans for summer pool parties with matching suits with the besties/sorority sisters. After being upset for a minute I found some alternatives!

The Pamela Sunny Suit Dupe

Here is a suit from ZAFUL that looks similar to the Pamela Sunny Suit.

http://www.zaful.com/u-neck-pure-color-one-piece-swimwear-p_145050.html?lkid=10701536

From the looks of this picture compared to the picture at the very top of this post, it seems there may be a little bit more material on the sides. $11.49 is not bad at all and hey that's cheaper than the $13 SunnyCoClothing charged for shipping and handling.

http://www.zaful.com/u-neck-pure-color-one-piece-swimwear-p_145050.html?lkid=10701536

Here is the back view of the same suit.

http://www.zaful.com/u-neck-pure-color-one-piece-swimwear-p_145050.html?lkid=10701536

Here is the side view of the same suit. Still has the sideboob look that is in the Pamela Sunny Suit. 

The only thing is that this site has free shipping AFTER $30. Here is the thing, in order to maximize this deal team up with your friends (who also missed out from SunnyCoClothing) to order in bulk to get that free shipping. Then you guys can just Venmo (the true lifesaver) whoever pays online. #justathoughttho

Again let me know what you think about this situation with the Instagram accounts and if you are going to find any dupes.

SCAM ALERT YOU DECIDE

Well the Internet went crazy thanks to this swimsuit: The Pamela Sunny Suit

https://sunnycoclothing.com/products/the-pamela-sunny-suit

Normally this suit from SunnyCoClothing retails for $64.99 but they were giving away free suits to those who reposted the Instagram image by 5/05 3pm MST (people had to pay for shipping and handling around $13). Not everyone got a suit and the company sold out of all colors in all sizes within minutes.

So let me know your thoughts on this mess.

Their Instagram is: SunnyCoClothing

Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipstick - 06 Kiss Me If You Can

Here is what the shade 06 Kiss Me If You Can looks like in the tube and on my lips.


I am IN LOVE with this red. It's not often you find an absolute stunning red lipstick from a drugstore brand...but this is definitely one of them! If you are a fan of reds you need to pick this up ASAP!

Overall the formula is great! It has a "Matt" finish but doesn't leave your lips dry and cracked. This is still a lipstick so don't expect there to be no transfer...there will still be small amounts of transfer that occurs on items. Since this is a very pigmented red expect more transfer than the lighter shades. I would recommend using this with a lip liner in a similar color or a translucent lip liner. I didn't bother with a lip linger for this swatch and I was still able to get crisp lines but for long wear it's better to be safe than sorry.

Here is what this shade looks like on the Essence website:
https://essencemakeup.com/products/matt-matt-matt-lipstick


Reminder I purchased these shades at Ulta so I could test swatch on the back of my hand and use a coupon that allowed me to purchase 5 for under $13!

Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipstick - 03 Wow Effect

Here is what the shade 03 Wow Effect looks like in the tube and on my lips.

 

At first I wasn't 100% on board with this shade simply because I didn't think pink looks good on my lips. After a few times wearing this shade I fell in love. It's really easy to wear every day with just about every makeup look and outfit! It also suits my skin tone to even if I tan I will still be able to wear this shade! #score

Overall the formula is great! It has a "Matt" finish but doesn't leave your lips dry and cracked. This is still a lipstick so don't expect there to be no transfer...there will still be small amounts of transfer that occurs on items (cups, boyfriends, etc.)

Here is what this color looks like on the Essence website:

https://essencemakeup.com/products/matt-matt-matt-lipstick

Have you found your favorite shade yet?

Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipstick - 02 Perfect Match

Here is what the shade 02 Perfect Match looks like in the tube and on my lips.


 Honestly it looks a lot darker in the tube than it does on my lips. When it's swatched on my lips it is more subtle and doesn't lean towards a dark nude or taupe nude.

Wearing this shade is doable if you are light-medium skin tone but during the summer when I tan I will have to wear a darker liner underneath this shade.

Here is a reminder of what the outside packaging looks like:







These retail at Ulta for super cheap and have testers you can swatch, but looking online it's easier to tell the color from the Essence website.
https://essencemakeup.com/products/matt-matt-matt-lipstick

Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipstick

As promised here are some hand swatches of the Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipsticks I bought on the 22nd of March.

The colors I purchased from nude to dark are as follows:

Nude
02 Perfect Match *
03 Wow Effect

Red
06 Kiss Me if You Can*

Dark
07 Purple Power*
08 It's a Statement

The shades with stars (*) next to them are my current favorites.
http://www.ulta.com/matt-matt-matt-lipstick?productId=xlsImpprod15131005


The shades swatched from Left to Right are: 08, 07, 06, 03, and 02
They do not have the names on the packaging just the number.

Again these bad boys were ONLY $3.99 and buy one get one 50% off is a steal. You get one lipstick for $4 and the other for $2!! Use a coupon for $3.50 off of $15 and that's $11.50 so get 5, or 6 lipsticks in order to capitalize on this deal

5 lipsticks = $16 - $3.50 = $12.50
6 lipsticks = $18 - $3.50 = $14.5

Here is a link to the coupon I am talking about! http://www.ulta.com/ulta/global/global_print_coupon_image_slot.jsp?cmpid=PS_Brand!google!Brand&CAWELAID=330000200000040753&CAPCID=172494833887&cadevice=c&agid=996789630&catci=aud-91703939550:kwd-55822220&gclid=CjwKEAjwwcjGBRDj-P7TwcinyBkSJADymblTVtAflaqVIQU5BOHzjHTlqhA3bioq9zoVpxC5d5R4MBoC4LTw_wcB

Considering how quickly drugstore brands are increasing their prices this is a great deal to get that many lipsticks under $20!!!

21 Days of Beauty 2017

Woops I did it again...went into Ulta and spent money oh baby baby

Like I said in my Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipstick post, I bought a Buxom full-on Lip Creme today because it was only $10 instead of $20 thanks to the 21 days of Beauty campaign Ulta is currently running. A lot and I mean A LOT of shades were sold out, especially the nude shades. These shades were also sold out online! After going to a second Ulta, I managed to score the shade in Rose Julep. This shade looks like a muted pink, not quite a mauve color but it's not a flaming hot pink either. It is a wearable everyday pink. On the website it is described as "pink punch."

http://www.ulta.com/full-on-lip-cream?productId=xlsImpprod13631033


Here is the natural pigmentation of my lips before I swatch shade Rose Julep


This is what the product looks like on my lips. Just gives it a healthy touch of pink :)

Next year I will probably be the first one in the store so I can get my hands on the shades I actually wanted. This shade was a pleasant surprise and I'm glad I was able to pick up an everyday color to try out.