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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Stunning Christian Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush



Dior Rosy Glow on my instagram @adrienneroyale 


My favorite makeup product to collect without a doubt is blush! I think this is mainly because most blushes are pink or in the pink/peachy family and of course my absolute favorite color is pink! Plus, have you ever noticed the packaging of blush is always so pretty?!

One blush that I have had my eye on for some time now is the Christian Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush. When I saw that at www.wemakebeauty.com had it in stock I knew I had to grab it! I love shopping at We Make Beauty because I know all of their products are 100% authentic, their shipping is fast and secure plus their prices are some of the best! They have so many different brands to choose from like Clarins, Shiseido, YSL, Burberry, Nars, Dior, Marc Jacobs and many more luxury brands and even drugstore brands like Maybelline!


I made my pick of the Dior Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in 001 http://www.wemakebeauty.com/Christian-Dior-Rosy-Glow-Healthy-Glow-Awakening-p/cd71510-001.htm I was so excited to receive it!

I got my package with in a couple of days and once I opened up my box I was even more amazed at how beautiful the blush was! The box it came in was even pretty! The actual blush packaging is a mirrored compact with the Dior written on the outside and once you open up the compact you see the beautiful medium cool baby pink blush with embossed “Dior” logo pattern on it and it even comes with a brush!




The color is something I normally gravitate towards but beware it does look a lot darker in person than any of the pictures I have seen online. The brush while it is nice is something that I will never use. You get 7.5g/0.25 Oz of product which is a good amount and will last a long time. Make sure when using this blush you do use a light hand and build up the color to your desired amount you want, otherwise you can come out looking like a clown (unless of course this is the look you’re going for) you can make this blush look natural or use more for a dramatic look.



I don’t find the blush to be powdery or have a weird smell, it isn’t my longest lasting blush but it did last for the entire day while I was out and no need for touch ups. There really isn’t anything about this blush that I can complain about, it might be a bit expensive for some at $44 dollars at most retailers but at We Make Beauty it is only $42 and some change. I find it to be good value and you get your money’s worth and something you will have for a long time.

For me personally, I think this is the most stunning blush I have ever laid my eyes on and is in my collection! It is so classy looking and I could stare at it all day long! I am happy I was able to find it at a lower price at wemakebeauty.com and know I will be shopping there again sometime in my near future!

Do you have this Dior blush? What are your thoughts?

XOXO


Adrienne Royale 

Friday, June 3, 2016

House of European Hair- Review

Featuring House of European Hair on my Instagram @adrienneroyale 


I have been wearing extensions for the last 7 years but regularly on a daily basis almost 5 years. I have tried many brands and have 28 pairs of clip in extensions! I can’t live without them! I like how you can totally change up your look and instantly have thicker, longer and more luxurious hair!

My hair is naturally long to right about my boob (haha only way I can explain it) but I have noticed the last few years it getting thinner. Right now I use extensions to add volume more so than length. A couple of years ago I had my hair ombred and it fried off which is when extensions saved my life! I literally looked like I had a mullet!

I have been looking for a new brand of extensions to try which had me scrolling through hashtags on Instagram and I came across House of European Hair., what drew me to their hair first was the band and how they looked! Almost invisible! I found out that they have another company called invisitab which is there other hair extension brand, Invisitab is only Tape-In Extensions. With House of European Hair they are using that same exact hair as invisitab, just adding clips to it. Making the only difference between Invisitab and House of European Hair extensions is the application method, Invisitab is tape-in and HEH is Clip-in.


I personally prefer clip in extensions because it gives you the ability to switch up your hair as often as you want to and the ease of taking it in and out daily with no commitment and almost no damage to your hair.

Invisitab and House of European Hair have a unique band; the band that keeps the hair together at the base, it is nearly invisible and appears to be growing out of your scalp by laying flat against your scalp. The invisible band prevents shedding by bonding every single strand of hair together. Pretty impressive were my thoughts! I was intrigued and excited to try them! 

Notice the cleat band! Practically invisible! 
Strong comfortable clips! 

When I got my extensions I loved how they were packaged beautifully inside a box with little white ribbons tied in perfect bows. My first impression is that the hair is extremely soft, the band looked unique, almost like clear thick tape, I love the highlighted hair and the length was perfect. 


Once I took the hair out of its box, there are 7 wefts there are –

Two-3inch
Two-5 inch
One-7 inch
One-8 inch
One- 10 inch








The hair seemed very thin from what I am use to and was nervous to try them on! I even emailed right away asking how many grams the hair was and told they “do not sell by grams, we sell by lengths- 14"-16"-18"-20" so that did throw me off a little. I think if you have thin to normal hair one pack of hair would be enough, but if your hair is even just a little thick you will need one and a half to two of packs of hair.

I have been wearing the hair for about a week now and feel like I can give a pretty honest opinion of the hair. Let’s start with the good things, the hair is gorgeous and of high quality, the clips are strong and the invisible band is the best band I have ever used. The band lies perfectly flat up against my head. The hair is extremely light weight to where, I kid you not it doesn’t even feel like you are wearing extensions! The extensions themselves are not heavy and not pulling on my hair. The thing that I adore about the hair is how they do not get knotty or ratting and I have minimal shedding, this is something I have had issues in the past with a couple of other brands. I felt like every time I would brush my hair, clumps would just fall out.

The hair holds a curl nicely. I have naturally wavy hair and like to wear my hair curly 98% of the time (the other 2% is when I am at home having no makeup days haha) basically if I am leaving the house my hair is curled. I noticed at first the hair would not hold the curl long at all, even after using the curling wand at a higher heat and using a good amount of hair products, the curls would start to fall out within an hour. As the week has gone on and the more I have curled the extension, now the curls last almost the entire day. I just make sure to make my curls tight, so when they start to fall they look the way I want them to.

Nothing is perfect and some of the things I don’t love about the extensions are how thin they are, I got these highlighted and thankfully had another set from another company that look exactly like the House of European Hair,  I was able to combine them with this set. I think when people are buying extensions and putting money into hair they should know exactly what they are buying with length and grams. This would help people be able to compare and know how much hair they need.

These extensions are extremely comfortable and light weight. I like how they look and feel natural. The texture looks exactly like my real hair. It blends in with my hair and does not give me headaches. I can wear these for 10-12 hours and not once do they bother me.

I asked Cindy from House of European Hair some common questions and here are her answers-

What type of hair are the extensions made out of?- The House of European Clip-In Hair Extensions is made with 100% Virgin European Hair and Top Quality RemyHair.

Can the extensions be dyed?-  HEH hair extensions are completely customizable. They can be colored, balayaged, highlighted, cut or permed.

How long does it take to put in the extensions?- A full head of HEH hair extensions can be applied in less than 15 minutes.

Can the extensions damage your natural hair?-They are seamless, lightweight, comfortable clip-ins that wont’ damage your natural hair.

How many grams do the sets come in?- We do not sell by grams, we sell by lengths- 14"-16"-18"-20"

How much of an amount do you need per head?- Each box has 7pc which are enough for a full head of thin to normal hair, if you have very thick and a lot of hair you can add one more boxes of hair extensions. These extensions are the best with the highest quality out there 100% Virgin European Hair, These are meant to add length and volume while still being seamless, lightweight, and comfortable, these give very natural and comfortable results.

What is the maintenance on these hair extensions?- These extensions should be washed with a moisturizing sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner that will ensure the hair won’t dry out. This is especially important if you use heat styling products. The extensions should be washed every after ever 3rd use, depending on how long you have them on and the weather.

Can the extensions be customized?- We do not custom color these but you can take them to your hairstylist and they can be colored, highlighted, permed, cut etc...

Where do you ship?- We ship worldwide and cost varies depending on the state.

What makes your extensions stand out from the rest?- House of European Hair has the best hair in the market it is 100% virgin European hair. This means the hair has never been touched, never been processed, it does not have a film coating to make it look shinier or smoother. This hair is nothing like what is out there on different websites. Other companies have human hair, but when the hair is gathered and put together, the cuticles are going in different directions, this causes frizz and tangles. Our hair is kept with the roots and ends all going in the same direction making it tangled free because the cuticles of the strands don’t get caught against each other. Our hair is also considered to be the healthiest because it is picked one strand at a time. Also many other companies mix human hair with synthetic and call it all human hair.

For me personally, House of European hair has been some of the best extensions I have ever used. They are extremely weightless, with no tugging or pulling on my natural hair,  I love the invisible band! What makes these one of my favorite pairs though is how they do not get knotty or tangled at all; they have not gotten frizzy and are easy to brush. I have not seen no shedding and that is something I have never experienced with any other brand. I am highly impressed beyond words!
Unfiltered picture of House of European Hair clipped into my hair 
I would say if you’re looking for some of the best hair on the market and want salon quality hair at home that will last you a good amount of time these would be great for you. These extensions are usually ordered via email or phone but they are now going to be available to order online at www.hairartproducts.com under HEH! Check out their Instagram pages at @HouseofEuropeanHair and @Invisitab



Do you wear extensions? What method do you prefer the most?
XOXO

Adrienne Royale


Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Kentucky Derby- The Winning Bet- my winning scent! Prada Candy Florale and Versace Bright Crystal


My husband and I have many traditions, one that I look forward to every year is betting on the Kentucky Derby which we have done every year since we have been together. We go to the Casino to place our bets and watch all of the other people get excited to see their horse run around the track! It is a very intense couple of minutes. It never fails, every year we always see a group of older woman in their Kentucky Derby outfits complete with their extravagant hats.

When you see people on the TV at the Kentucky Derby they are always dressed beautifully and so spring like. One of my favorite things about the Kentucky Derby is seeing the fashion and all of the different hats in the crowd! I always feel like the final touch to any outfit is perfume. Perfume finishes off any look and makes a woman feel beautiful and feminine. This brought me to thinking about-what would the perfect scent be for The Kentucky Derby?! After thinking about it the two perfumes that are my winning choices are Prada Candy Florale and Versace Bright Crystal!  I know without a doubt they will pay off big and be a winner for any woman!


Prada Candy Florale-

This is a perfume I have wanted for a long time! I had a sample of it and was instantly memorized with the floral scent with a sweet undertone. This scent is for someone who loves flowers and candy, both of which you can smell while wearing this. Prada Candy Florale screams summer and lifts my mood whenever I wear it! The notes are-

Sparkling Cedrat, Bouquet Of Cosmos, Benzoin, Caramel, White Musk.


The bottle is beautiful with baby pink and gold lettering. Even the box matches with adorable flowers! One of my favorite things about the packaging is how evenly the perfume sprays out.


I took so long to get this perfume because it is pricey whenever I looked at it in Sephora. Since I have discovered my favorite place to shop is fragrancenet.com I decided to see how much it was there and a 2.7 fl oz bottle is $94.99 but is on sale for $66.49 who could seriously pass up that deal?!  here http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/prada/prada-candy-florale/edt#254814


Versace Bright Crystal-

This was one of the first perfumes my husband bought me and for a few months the only scent I 
would wear! I constantly got compliments whenever I wore this to work and even got a couple of girls to buy their own bottle. With that being said it is no surprise I went through my entire bottle and it has always been on my list to get again! When I was thinking about my winning scents for the Kentucky Derby this came to mind right away! 


Versace Bright Crystal is a perfume for any age. You know how some scents can be a little too young and over powering being too sweet or to “grandma-ish” and smell so strong you get a head ach. This scent is sweet and fruity, it’s just enough of an aroma that you can smell it when you enter a room but nothing that will leave you feeling like you can’t breathe. The notes are-

Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, Musk.



Of course I love this packaging it is all about stunning crystal and the perfume shining through is a pretty pink! The box it comes in is white, pink with sliver lettering. It looks so luxurious!

There is a great deal going on now where you can get the 3 oz which is normally $53.99 but on sale now for $37.79 here http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/gianni-versace/versace-bright-crystal/edt#145893

This is a must have in any collection!


Both of these scents are perfect for the Kentucky Derby theme because they are high end, classy with a floral spring scent! When I think of the Derby I automatically think of class and sophistication and the outdoors. This weekend is the Kentucky Derby and even if I don’t win the race, Prada Candy Florale and Versace Bright Crystal are the winning scents!

(I had a nice beach day with my husband and son yesterday and that is where I took my pictures! Thought it would be fun to switch it up!)


Do you look forward to the Kentucky Derby every year? What is your favorite scent?


XOXO


Adrienne Royale

Friday, April 29, 2016

Grace & Stella Co.-Brown Sugar and Coffee Scrub



The warmer months are upon us and you know what the means, cute summer clothes! Well at least for me! I love the warmer months and being able to wear my dresses with no tights but this means I need to self-tan and pay special attention to my skin, especially on my legs and arms since they are exposed  after being hidden in the winter months.

One of the most important steps in taking care of your skin is exfoliating.  I love a good scrub! It is perfect for prepping your skin for self-tanning. Getting rid of all that old dead skin and bringing forth your healthy soft skin. For the past week I have been using Grace & Stella scrubs! Twice a week I have used their coffee scrub and everyday using their Brown Sugar Scrub. Want to know my thoughts? Keep reading!


Coffee Scrub-

Opening this scrub I instantly was intoxicated with the scent! It is delicious and you just want to rub it all over your body! I have used this scrub several times in the shower just like I would any other scrub by wetting my skin, taking a scoop of the scrub and rubbing it in circular motions. I could feel it working instantly and getting the dead skin off my body. I let it sit on myself for about 5 minutes. After rinsing the scrub off, my skin felt so soft and rejuvenated!



One of the benefits of the coffee scrub is supposed to help with cellulite! I haven’t noticed any difference yet, but I will say my skin feels so soft after I step out of the shower and put my lotion on. While exfoliating it doesn’t hurt me like some other brands I have tried. It has also helped with some dry patches I was experiencing.  The Coffee Scrub gets rid of all the gross old skin on my body. My skin does look more beautiful and smooth!


I am going to keep using the scrub a couple of times a week and see if I do see improvement with things like my cellulite and stretch marks.


This is usually $32.95 but I saw on their site on sale for $15.95!

Here are some notes from their website on the Coffee Scrub-

• Reduces the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.
• Fights acne and breakouts by gently exfoliating the skin.
• Moisturizes and hydrates skin for a soft, supple feel.
• Nourishes skin with antioxidants.
• Made from a blend of natural and organic ingredients.

For more information or to purchase your own you can 



Brown Sugar Scrub=


This might be one of my favorite scrubs I have ever tried! You know one of the reasons why? It is safe to use every day! It is quick and easy to use, right in the shower I just use a small handful of the scrub, and massage it into my skin and rinse off. There really is no scent but you are left with the smoothest skin ever! It is made with certified Organic Shea Butter and I think this must be the magic ingredient because my skin has never felt so smooth! Here is some information taken from their website-

Infused with Sweet Almond Oil to improve complexion and retain natural sheen and real Honey to attract and retain moisture

Uses Safflower Seed Oil to deeply moisturize and Evening Primrose Oil to rejuvenate and as an anti-aging agent

Made with Avocado Oil which reduces sun damage and hydrates, Macadamia Seed Oil which is an excellent skin moisturizer and protector, and Orange Oil which supports collagen formation, detoxifies and repairs sun damaged skin

The real sugar grains and Almond bits will softly buff away dead skin cells, leaving your skin feeling smooth all day

This is also on sale from $32.95 to $15.95! You can read more about this scrub at-


After using this scrub I feel clean and like my skin is summer ready!



Both of the scrubs I am truly amazed by! They made my skin so soft and more visibly smooth. They are going to be perfect throughout the summer months. They help prepare my skin for self-tanner by removing the old tanner and prepping my skin to apply new. Plus, I don’t have any dry patches on my skin anymore since using these scrubs!

I have also used the Coffee scrub on the bottom of my feet so I can have sandal ready feet! I plan to continue using the Brown Sugar scrub daily to have super soft skin and the Coffee Scrub once to twice a week when I need a deeper exfoliation treatment. I am extremely fond that the products are natural. I also adore how the scrubs are packaged with the easy to open tops that close tightly and stay fresh!

Thank you Grace & Stella for making these fantastic products and allowing me to test them out! You can check out more from Grace & Stella at graceandstella.com make sure to do so while their sale is going on! They have a bunch of other products to try! I think next on my list is to try the Miracle Hair Straightening Brush!

What do you do to get your skin ready for the summer? Anything catch your eye on graceandstella.com?


XOXO


Adrienne

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Best Spring Scents! Fresh Flowers featuring Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Coach Poppy

Best Spring Scents from my Instagram @adrienneroyale  
Can you believe it is March 1st?!?! Spring is right around the corner and it is my FAVORITE time of the year! The beautiful flowers, the bright pastel colors, being able to wear dresses all the time, new handbags, newly released makeup and of course the best spring scents!

So this past weekend the weather was amazing! 60’s sunny and warm! Today we are getting hit by a snow storm! Oh lovely mid-west living haha! The snow isn’t bringing me down today though because I know Spring is almost here and had me thinking about what the best scents are for this amazing season and my picks are- Viktor& Rolf Flowerbomb, Marc Jacobs Daisy and Coach Poppy!

All of these scents are fun, girly and floral.  They really make me get into the spring mood! When I think about Spring I think about flowers and the warmer weather, every single one of the perfumes I chose fit that theme and just makes me in a happy mood when I wear them. Each has a beautiful crisp light floral scent that brings a smile to my face! Even the bottles are totally adorable! Want to know more about each one or have been thinking about one of these? Keep reading to find out more!


Viktor& Rolf Flowerbomb


This has to be one of the perfumes I have wanted to try the most in a long time! I have heard literally nothing but good reviews on flowerbomb! Is it worth the hype?! The answer to that question is YES! It is totally worth the hype!

The scent is so yummy and rich. It has a very unique smell and the longer you wear it the better it gets! It is one of those perfumes that just ties together your outfit and makes me feel put together! 

Some of the notes are-
Sambac Jasmine, Centifolia Rose, Cattleya Orchid, Ballerina Freesia, Patchouli.

I love the the bottle and how classy and luxurious it looks! The added follower with the V&R emblem fits it perfectly!

This perfume can be quite pricey a 5oz bottle going for $215! At Sephora a 3.4 oz. bottle which is what I have is $165! Not at fragrancenet.com a 3.4oz bottle is only $139.99 but on sale now $97.99

Such an amazing deal! Have to love it!

Marc Jacobs Daisy

No doubt Marc Jacobs Daisy is the perfect spring scent! I mean besides the bottle screaming SPRING with its cute little daisy’s on the cap, this perfume just smells like a warm spring day with flowers in the breeze! I love the sweet floral smell. It instantly lifts my mood and it is something you can wear either day or night!

The Notes are-
Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods.

I have the 3.4oz and it is only $68.99 but even better on sale right now for $48.29!

I can put this perfume on in the morning and still smell it when it is time to get ready for bed! This will always be a repurchase for me and I highly recommend it to everyone!

Coach Poppy

Coach Poppy has been a perfume I have wanted for a long time! Whenever I got samples of it I would just bath in the perfume because it smells so good! It reminds me of a floral bouquet with beautiful fresh flowers. It is said that Coach Poppy “possesses a blend of Sweet, Aquatic, Powdery, Vanilla, and And Citrus.” It is spring in a bottle!

This is $62.99 but on sale for $44.09 for a 3.4oz

If you’re looking for the perfect Spring Scent I think I got you covered with Flowerbomb, Daisy and Poppy! Their names even say it for you! Remember to check out fragrancenet.com for all your perfume and beauty needs! What is your favorite season and scent?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

How to get pretty, healthy, chip free nails!

Nail mess from my Instagram @adrienneroyale 

I love doing my nails and change them once to twice a week. You will never see me without my nails and toe nails done and I own over 500 bottles of nail polish! I think it’s safe to say I am a nail polish junkie!


I like my nails to be long and healthy, but over time wearing fake nails or acrylic I notice my nails can take a beating. They will chip and become brittle. This makes it hard for my nails to grow! For the last couple of weeks, I have been using DeMert Brands Develop 10 system both their Calcium Gel and Argan Cuticle Oil I have seen such a difference in my nails that I had to come jump on my blog and write a short review sharing this with you! For a finishing touch to my nails, I have also been using the DeMert Nail Enamel Dryer.

DEVELOP 10 Calcium Gel Nail Thickening Formula, Argan Cuticle Oil, and DeMert Nail Enamel Dryer-


I tried all of these products on myself and my daughter who is 12.  I mostly wear acrylic nails while hers are natural and she ends up having to paint her nails several times a week because they always chip in a day, regardless of the brand of nail polish!

Almost two weeks ago is when we started using the products. First we got all of our old polish off and buffed our nails.  I applied the Calcium Gel that comes in a standard nail polish bottle and you just put it on your nails like a normal nail polish. There is a slight smell to it but nothing overwhelming just like a regular polish. We applied it to our nails and let it dry for a few minutes. Next, we applied two coats of our desired nail polish color, let that dry, and finally another coat of the Calcium Gel as a top coat.  A couple of minutes later I sprayed on the DeMert Nail Enamel Dryer about 5 inches from our nails. Once our nails were dry, I massaged the Argan Cuticle Oil onto our cuticles.  Every 3-4 days since we did our manicure, I have reapplied the Calcium Gel Nail Thickening formula and every night before bed the Argan Oil to our cuticles.
Calcium Gel Thickening Formula and Hand and Nail Cream 




I wanted to let you know exactly what our process has been and what works for us. Let me tell you about these results! It has been at least a week and a half and neither I nor my daughter has had to redo our nails! They are completely chip free and SO SHINY and strong feeling!
Neither of our nails are splitting or look damaged! Our cuticles look healthy and have no little hang nails, plus they are moisturized which is nice with the winter weather! The Nail Enamel Dryer really sealed our nails and helped with the drying speed. It does smell but nothing bad. It reminds me of baby powder and just sprays out like hair spray.
Argan Cuticle Oil and Hand and Nail Cream




My daughter’s nails have experienced the best results and she has raved to me how much she loves these products! She has even told her friends! Her nails are stronger, while her nail polish has not chipped.  I know it’s because the products really seal your nails and help thicken them! The Calcium Gel is going to help us grow our nails out nice and long since it helps protect and make our nails harder and stronger.


Honestly, these have been some of the best nail products I have ever used! I am blown away by these products and their results. I love how my cuticles aren’t peeling and my manicure has never lasted this long! It is truly amazing! I will be using these products every time I do my nails from now on!


I saw that you can purchase any of the products directly from the https://demertbrands.com  I also saw them on Ulta’s website! All of these products are super affordable, everything is under ten dollars! I got the Calcium Gel and Argan Cuticle Oil in special bonus packs with a free hand and nail cream which I also used. The cream is extremely thick and makes your hands feel so smooth and hydrated!

If you’re looking for a great nail system to help strengthen your nails, the Develop 10 Calcium Gel is it! For healthy cuticles, Develop 10 Argan Cuticle Oil is it! Lastly, for your nails to dry quicker with a nice added shine, the DeMert Nail Enamal Dryer is it!…and together it’s all PERFECTION!


This just shows you don’t have to go out and spend a fortune to get your nails strong and healthy! You can do it all in the comfort of your own home and see quick results!

What is your favorite nail product?


XOXO
Adrienne