Kat Stays Polished | Beauty Blog with a Dash of Life: March 2014

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NailNation3000 Prize from HUGE Giveaway!

Monday, March 31, 2014

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Zoya Charisma - Prize from ColorSutraa

Friday, March 28, 2014

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Savoie - Aren't You a Peach

Thursday, March 27, 2014

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LUSH - Easter Treats Without the Sweets - Carrots!

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Hey guys!!! Today I am very excited to talk about some of the Spring/Easter items for 2014 from LUSH. I've been using their products since September/October 2013 when they first opened up in my city. I was hooked on Ocean Salt and now I have so many favorite products. Keep reading because one of these items is now a part of their permanent collection!

First up is the Carrot Gift Set. This set retails for $36.95 and you get 4 items wrapped in an adorable [and reusable] carrot cone. This set includes:

Bunch of Carrots Reusable Bubble Bar: $12.95 - Break off a carrot each time you want to enjoy a frothy bubble bath. This bubble bar will leave you smelling of lemon and bergamot.
Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt: $8.95 - A unique bath bomb that's infused with cocoa butter to leave your skin feeling moisturized. Look like a million bucks with flecks of golden luster.
Carrot Soap: $6.95 - Infused with carrot and other citrus oils, this limited edition soap will leave you feeling clean, smooth, and moisturized! How can you resist the cute bunny hopping along in the soap? I recommend cutting this bar in half and using one half at a time. Using a bath pouf, gently swirl it around on the bar of soap to create a foamy lather. Repeat if necessary for more suds!
Miranda Soap: $7.95 for 3.5 ounce [shown is 1.4 ounce] - Made with coconut oil and kiwi, this soap will leave you feeling refreshed and squeaky clean. It's great for all skin types! Here's how I used it in the shower: Holding the soap in one hand and using a bath pouf, gently swirl it on the soap to create a foamy lather. This should be enough for your entire shower. If you need more suds, swirl it again.

LUSH: Easter/Spring 2014 - Carrot Gift Set | Kat Stays Polished

If you're one for novelty bath bombs, then this limited edition Immaculate Eggception bath bomb is just what you need! This bomb is good for 3 separate baths [or 1 REALLY intense bath]. Crack this baby open to reveal a cute surprise inside! With a seriously delicious grapefruit and vanilla scent, you're going to want a few of these to keep after Easter is over! I simply adore the cute little flowers on each half of the outer shell. This bomb is $12.95.

LUSH: Easter/Spring 2014 - Immaculate Eggception Bath Bomb | Kat Stays Polished

LUSH: Easter/Spring 2014 - Immaculate Eggception Bath Bomb - Inside | Kat Stays Polished

Lastly I've got the Brightside Bubble Bar. This was a limited edition item in the past but it is now available year round! This can be broken in half for 2 bubble baths or you can use the entire thing for 1 super bubble bath. It's scented with Sicilian mandarin, tangerine, and bergamot. I am a fan of citrus bath items so this one really spoke to me! This retails for $10.95.

LUSH: Easter/Spring 2014 - Brightside Bubble Bar | Kat Stays Polished

Have you picked up any of their Spring items yet? If you don't have a LUSH store near you, definitely order a few of these online! Trust me, you will not regret it!

I think I may end up getting a few more Eggception bath bombs and Brightside bubble bars in the near future. Not only do I enjoy these products, but my husband does too. As long as they aren't too girly or glittery, he's set!

Let me know what your favorite LUSH products are! If you do end up getting any of these products, tell me what you thought of them!

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

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Madonna & Co: Vegan Leather Ponte Leggings

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Hey guys! Today I bring you a fashion post! Well, it's got a little beauty in it. Madonna & Co is clothing and accessories boutique located in SOHO New York. They have a fabulous online shop that has some of the latest fashion trends! For this post, they sent me gorgeous Vegan Leather Ponte Leggings and a shiny lip gloss that's absolutely wonderful!

I first want to talk about their logo. It's clean, cute, and to the point. Their vision is to bring you "..a world where fashion isn't copied, it's created. Where luxury is about being one of a kind, not how much you spend. Where you'll discover exclusive designs, vintage pieces, and exciting mixes of fabrics. Everything is easy to wear, yet sophisticated, feminine, but, inspired by the art of edgy fashion details."

I think the samples I was sent really brings this idea to life. Let's take a look at my products! I was really excited to receive the leggings, however, I wish they had asked my size before sending the pants. They sent me a size large...this kinda made it a bit bunchy in spots, but I could definitely make it work for the post today. I also got this amazing lip gloss. In March/April, Madonna & Co is going to start offering new apparel, accessories, designers and beauty products for their customers.

Madonna & Co - Vegan Leather Ponte Leggings - Lip Gloss | Kat Stays Polished

This lip gloss has no scent and is pretty sheer but nice and shimmery. I love that it has a brush applicator, not a doe-foot one. It makes application practically flawless. It's a bit thick but it does stay on for quite a while. Obviously since it's a gloss, you'll have to reapply after eating/drinking, but I can live with that. This will be a gloss that I'll wear often. I can't wait to see what other beauty products they'll have to offer!

Okay folks, let's move on to the pants, shall we? Since they were way too big for me, they don't look like leggings, which is what they're supposed to be. This is my first pair of leather pants but what makes them special is that they are VEGAN leather pants! The front of the leggings are vegan leather and the back is a stretch poly knit. I like that because it still allows you to move around in them. Not like that episode of Friends when Ross wears his pair of leather pants. They zip up like pants and also have a clasp at the top of the zipper.

Madonna & Co - Vegan Leather Ponte Leggings | Kat Stays Polished

I decided to pair it with my pink, black, and white corset top and my polka dot platform pumps. I think those are the only edgy clothes I own but they went perfectly with these Ponte Leggings. They are comfortable [but would be better in my size]. Let me show you what other items I'd pair with this outfit from their site!

So, in keeping with the edgy theme, I'd LOVE to add the Twill Motorcycle Jacket along with this. Obviously this was meant to be paired with the leggings because look at what the model is wearing! Onto accessories!

Madonna & Co - Twill Motorcycle Jacket | Kat Stays Polished

Twill Motorcycle Jacket
Image: Madonna & Co

I don't wear statement jewelry often but I do like very simple pieces when I do decide to throw on a necklace. The Leather Link Necklace is the perfect accessory to finish off this look.

Madonna & Co - Leather Link Necklace | Kat Stays Polished

Leather Link Necklace
Image: Madonna & Co

So what do you think? I am really impressed with my pants and the lip gloss! If you are interested in getting anything from their site, Madonna & Co is offering my readers a 15% discount for the month of March! Just enter code bb-march at checkout! Simple right? Let me know what your favorite piece is from their site!