Gorgeous Cosmetics....truly gorgeous!

Gorgeous Cosmetics feature from my instagram @adrienneroyale

One of the best things about social media especially Instagram is the beauty community and finding new companies and products you never heard of! I found out about a company called Gorgeous Cosmetics and one look through their profile I knew they were just that, "Gorgeous"! I had to try their products and do a review! What I chose from Gorgeous Cosmetics is their foundation, Romance Smokey Eyes eyeshadow palette, two Colour Flash Glitters in Icicle and Mardi Gras and their Glitz Fix Adhesive! Let's get on to my thoughts!

Foundation-

I have been using this foundation for about the last week and I have to say I really like it! I love the coverage that it provides and how long lasting it is. It does come off a little yellow on me and the shade is not a perfect match. That doesn't have anything to do with the product, just more of the shade that I selected. We all know how hard it is to pick the perfect shade from your phone screen! The foundation has a pleasant scent to it; it smells like a like perfumed lotion. I personally love it because I think it smells clean and fresh. My husband on the other hand hates it! The first day I wore it and he came home and kissed me, he backed away then, came back towards my face and smelt my face and said I smell "makeup-ey" Haha I found it funny that he actually noticed the scent! The smell is all personal preference but it is something that lingers on your skin,

The foundation works great with every primer I have tried besides my YSL primer, with that one it broke up in areas around my mouth and nose after about two hours of wear. Pairing the foundation with my Dr Brandt Pores No More was my favorite combination, there was no breaking up on my face, no oxidizing and lasted around 6-7 hours. What I noticed about this foundation that I love is that it doesn't make my skin look oily! I am able to layer the foundation to achieve full coverage. Overall I'm happy with it; I would love it if the color matched me better!

Colour Flash Glitter in Icicle and Mardi Gras and their Glitz Fix Adhesive

This was fun to try! I'm not huge into glitter but thought with the holidays right around the corner it would be perfect! Boy was I right! The Colour Flash Glitter is stunning! Icicle is a pretty sliver and Mardi Gras is a bright pink. Both are extremely fine loose glitter (I did use it on my eye lids with the Glitz Fix Adhesive) which worked perfectly together!

Mardi Gras

 Icicle

I did my eye makeup like normal then applied the Glitz Fix Adhesive on top of my eyeshadow. It did not smudge my shadows at all or make a mess. It doesn't feel gooey like other glitter glues I have tried in the past either. I let the Glitz Fix Adhesive sit for a couple of seconds then applied the glitter with a brush, I let it sit for a few more seconds until I felt it was dry, applied my liner and mascara and was good to go! I was amazed how well the glitter stuck to the Glitz Fix! I experienced minimal glitter fall out which I just brushed away easily with a powder brush.

Throughout the day the glitter stayed on with no fall out. There was absolutely no cracking or caking up of the Glitz Fix. Honestly this stuff is amazing together and I now want all of the glitters! This is better than the Too Faced glue and that was a favorite! When I washed my face before bed, everything was easy to remove with eye makeup remover. This is by far my favorite combo and products I tried from Gorgeous Cosmetics!

Romance Smokey Eyes Eyeshadow Palette-

Wow!! These shades in the Romance Smokey Eyes Eyeshadow Palette are stunning! While looking on Gorgeous Cosmetics website, I was instantly drawn to this palette! You have warm and cool toned, dark and light shades. Four colors and it's enough to make an entire eye look! I usually have to add in other palettes to create a look, not with this though, you have a great under the brow shade, crease color, lid and under the lash line! You can even switch it up for multiple looks! The case it comes in is travel friendly and the shadow sizes are large! This will last me a long time. The colors are pigmented, no fall out and last all day long with no fading. My favorite color is the palette is the Dusk Rose!

I am so impressed with this brand! Everything is top quality products, including their customer service and shipping! They have many products to choose from, something to fit everyone's needs! I defiantly recommend Gorgeous Cosmetics! Have you ever tried anything from their line? If so, what was your experience?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale

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

Happy Father’s Day! Gifts for Dad-

In about a week it is going to be June! June makes me think of summer- my son’s birthday, school being out, BBQ parties, swimming, flip flops and Father’s Day! I have a busy summer planned and thought I would get a head start on Father’s Day gifts!

Fragrancenet has so many different items to choose from and since my husband collects cologne it was my first stop! Maybe you need some ideas on what to get your the Dad's in your life and my blog post can help! I always feel like it is important for my children to be involved in Father’s Day so I let them each pick out one cologne and one hair product. Besides the cologne and hair products, my children make cards and wrap everything themselves! One of our traditions is to make my husband a Candy Bouquet; instead of flowers it is a vase filled with candies! He loves it!

Candy Bouquet picture from google image

My daughter chose Dolce & Gabbana Intenso and glad she did! It came in a beautiful velvet box and the smell is amazing! The notes are-

Basil, Lavender, Sandlewood, Moepel Accord

She also picked out Aveda Smooth Infusion Conditioner; she knows how much my husband loves his Aveda! 

Here is her shopping list-

Dolce & Gabbana Intenso is right now $58.99 bit with coupon only $41.29!

http://www.fragrancenet.com/cologne/dolce-and-gabbana/dolce-and-gabbana-intenso/eau-de-parfum#260286

Aveda Smooth Infusion Conditioner 6.7 oz is $41.99 which is also on sale now for $29.39!

http://www.fragrancenet.com/haircare/aveda/aveda/smooth-infusion-conditioner#165720

My son picked out Prada Luna Rossa by Prada, he said the bottle looked cool! I have to agree! The notes in this are-

Orange Essence, Lavender Absolue, Clary Sage, Spearmint Nanah, Ambroxan, Ambrette Absolue

For the hair product he picked out Redken Men’s Work Hard Molding Paste, I think my husband will enjoy it! He always like’s Redken products and it’s much cheaper from Fragrancenet than his salon or Ulta!

My son’s shopping list is-

Prada Luna Rossa by Prada is $73.99 but on sale right now for only $51.79!

http://www.fragrancenet.com/cologne/prada/prada-luna-rossa/edt#226539

Redken Men’s Work Hard Molding Paste 3.4 oz is $19.99 but on sale for $13.99!

http://www.fragrancenet.com/haircare/redken/redken/mens-work-hard-molding-paste#155713

Make sure to pamper the Father’s in your life and let them know how much you love them and appreciate them! This is their day to celebrate them and all they do!

What are you thinking about getting the Dad’s in your life? Do you have any traditions you do yearly?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale 

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

Mother’s Day- Daisy’s for Mom!

As a mommy of two I always look forward to Mother’s Day! It’s a day just for Mom! My children and husband always go out of their way to make sure my day is special and for the last couple of years since my children are older, it always starts off with breakfast in bed made my kiddos (last year it was ants on a log, you remember those right?! Celery, with peanut butter spread inside and raisins on top!) I don’t know what it is but the simplest of things are always the best made by someone you love! With breakfast always comes with flowers and presents! The rest of the day usually is relaxing, just spending the day with my family and going out to dinner. I love Mother’s Day!

I don’t know about you but I enjoy getting flowers but I always tell my husband “don’t waste your money on flowers, they just die” and this got me thinking….what would the perfect Mother’s Day gift be? Then it dawned on me perfume that smells like flowers! So, that brought me to getting on my computer and scrolling through fragrancenet.com! I came across Marc Jacobs section and saw all the different types of Daisy perfumes he has! Daisies are my favorite flower, I love flowers, love the smell of flowers, love perfume….ahh I am just in love! Right away I put Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream and Daisy Delight on my list! What could be more perfect? Flowers that you can wear and smell all day long! Let’s hear my thoughts on each scent!

Daisy Dream-

Marc Jacob never disappoints me with his super cute girly packaging! This bottle has little white daisy’s all over the bottle and the cap. The actual perfume is baby blue and makes the pretties accent to the bottle. It makes me instantly think of a field of daisy with clear blue skies! It comes with an adorable matching box. The perfume has a fruity florally scent the notes are-

Blackberry, Grapefruit, Pear, Jasmine, Lychee, Blue Wisteria, White Woods, Musks, Coconut Water.

Daisy Dream is so dreamy (haha like that?!) long lasting, with a fresh scent. This will quickly become a favorite for spring and summer, maybe even my signature scent for the warmer months!

Of course I got mine off fragrencenet because it’s a no brainer; they always have the best deals! The have many different sizes to choose from, I personally got the 1.7 fl oz for $45.99 guess what though?! It is on sale right now for $32.12 with their coupon! You can see it here  http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/marc-jacobs/marc-jacobs-daisy-dream/edt#256054

I really think it is worth mentioning that this is an amazing savings! The same exact perfume on Sephora’s website for 1.7 fl oz is $78! I am telling you fragrancenet is the best!

Daisy Delight-

What drew me to Daisy Delight I must admit was the packaging! It is a clear bottle, and the cap has pink and teal daisies on it! Pink and teal were my wedding colors, so of course that means anything with those colors I need to have! When I got the perfume and smelt it I was impressed! Just like with the entire Daisy Collection I was hooked! It smells fresh, light and flirty! The notes are-

apple, quince, freesia, gardenia, peony

Again this scent is long lasting and nothing over powering, it just melts into your skin and throughout the day can smells hints of flowers! It is memorizing.

I also got this perfume in the 1.7 fl oz size and it is $50.99 but just like daisy Dream it is on sale now for $35.69 here http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/marc-jacobs/marc-jacobs-daisy-delight/edt#250261

You can’t go wrong with either of these scents but if I had to choose which one I liked best it would be Daisy Dream! This entire line from Marc Jacobs is quickly becoming some of my favorite scents and I want to collect them all!

I think any mom would adore either of these perfumes! Instead of bringing your mom or wife a bouquet of flowers, bring her a couple of perfumes, which cost just the same as those flowers but will last her so much longer. Every time she sees the perfume bottles on her vanity or wearing the fragrance she will instantly think of you!

What’s on your list for mom this year? I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother’s Day!

XOXO

Adrienne Royale

Pop Princess Scents- Britney Spears Curious Heart and Ari by Ariana Grande

Ari by Ariana Grande featured on my Instagram @adrienneroyale 

There is no denying it I am a HUGE Britney Spears fan! Since I was 16, I’ve loved her! I owned all of her CD’s, had her posters on my wall I even had her hair style! Now at 32 my love is still strong for Britney and one of my favorite Pop Princesses! Now, that I have a daughter of my own one of her favorite Pop Princess is Ariana Grande and I adore her to! Her music is uplifting and fun and who doesn’t love old reruns of Victorious or Sam and Cat?!?!

I knew Britney and Ariana both had perfumes and thought it would be fun to do a blog post on both of their scents!

Britney Spears- Curious Heart

I already owned the “original” Curious by Britney Spears and use to be my go to scent back in 2008! I was really hoping I would enjoy Curious Heart just as much and I was pleasantly surprised! It smells similar to Curious but has a little more of a vanilla smell which is perfect for me since I am drawn to the sweet smell of vanilla!

The packaging is girly and pink and just screams Britney! The box the perfume comes in is pink with hearts on it. The actual perfume bottle has the same unique shape as Curious and comes with an atomizer which gives it an added touch of class. The actual design on the bottle made me automatically think of Ed Hardy! It is baby pink with hearts with wings and a banner with the name of the perfume and the atomizer is a pretty bright pink!

The notes are- Louisiana magnolia, golden Anjou pear, lotus flower, tuberose, star jasmine, pink cyclamen, vanilla-infused musk, sandalwood and blonde woods.

The design of the bottle is great, nothing leaks and the perfect amount comes out with each spray from the atomizer. It has a light crisp sweet scent that is long lasting! Extremely long lasting for me actually I could still smell it on myself at the end of the day after I put it on around 7am. Pretty impressive! If you like vanilla and flowers, this would be your scent!

I got mine off fragrancenet.com where I get all of my fragrances because they are the best prices and so many to choose from! Curious Heart for a 3.3oz bottle is only $31.99 but with their coupon they have right it is only $22.39! You can find it here-

Curious Heart

Now, let’s talk about …..

Ari by Ariana Grande

This has been a perfume I have wanted to try for at least the last six months. So, when I saw that the entire gift set was available on fragrancenet.com I knew I had to get it! The gift sets comes with the perfume in a 3.4oz, a mini perfume (perfect for your purse) in a .25 oz. and a full size lotion in 3.4 oz. all for $79.99! Get this though; it is only $55.99 with the 30% off coupon now! Here is the link-

http://www.fragrancenet.com/perfume/ariana-grande/ari-by-ariana-grande/eau-de-parfum-spray-3.4-oz-and-body-lotion-3.4-oz-and-parfum-.25-oz-mini#279970

The gift set is packaged beautifully in a light pastel pink box with a mirrored name plate saying “Ariana Grande” and once you open up the box you see the full sized perfume, the mini perfume and the full sized lotion.  The perfume bottle is the cutest! It is even has an adorable white pom-pom and the bottle looks and feels luxurious. The little mini perfume looks the exact same as the full sized bottle minus the pom-pom. The lotion bottle is super girly in the colors white, lavender, pink and gold! Just an overall stunning collection!

The actual scent is sexy and fun and extremely feminine. It is sweet, with hints of floral, fruit and the best part marshmallow! You literally smell delicious when you wear this perfume! 

The Fragrance Notes are-

Top: Crispy pear, pink grapefruit, juicy raspberry

Heart: Soft muguet, rose buds, vanilla orchid

Drydown: Marshmallow, creamy musk, blonde woods

This is a very sweet smelling perfume but nothing over powering. It smells very young and fresh. The lotion matches the perfume perfectly and has a great thick texture. This scent is not as long lasting as 

Britney Spears Curious Heart but if I had to choose which scent I like more I would pick Ari by Ariana Grande!

Both of these scents really bring out the Pop Princess in all of us! They not only smell amazing but are so pretty to display and add to your collection!

Who is your favorite Pop Princess? Do you have a favorite scent made by a music artist?

XOXO

Adrienne Royale