Review: VS Luminous Face and Cheek Highlighter

Twice a year, I find myself literally rushing to Victoria Secret for their Semi-Annual Sale. This year I was so excited that I found several goodies since during the past few sales I have found very little. Not only did I find their typical items (bras, pajama pieces...etc) I also found several sprays and makeup items. One of the items I purchased was the VS Luminous Face and Cheek highlighter. Upon finding the item, I was so excited because I had heard that they carried a good highlighter. I figured that maybe they were doing away with the line or just the product since it was on sale and knew I needed to snatch it up. The shade I purchased was Sea Shells.

The packaging was nice as it came in a decorated teal box with animal print. Unfortunately the excitement of this product stops at the packaging. I was unable to find a good enough swatch because the product hardly shows up at all. I had a tough time finding it at all and once I caked it on my hand, it quickly faded with the slightest touch. Suddenly I realize why  it was so cheap during the sale. They wanted to get rid of it! Also, the smell of the product really bothered me. I am used to the smell of lip sticks or other cosmetics that have a very slight smell that isn't anything special. Unfortunately this smelled almost like clay to me. Not very attractive! I hope maybe VS will come out with a different highlighter that will work a lot better and hopefully be pigmented in the right way. I wanted to love this product and I was so excited when I found it. What a let down!

Summer bracelets !

So I used to never wear bracelets. For some reason I hated feeling like something was restricting my hands. Silly right? I guess I used to hate the excess. Now, I am completely head over heels in love with jewelry and any accessory I can get my hands on. The Trent for the summer seasons seems to be stacking bracelets. It has become a treat to discover new bracelets. I have noticed a lot of Chan Luu bracelets around town and I can't resist the style. They can be so trendy while offering a natural and Bohemian look. The way they wrap around and the beading details the bracelet is just stunning.
In the picture I posted I have my open link silver bracelet, an off-white thin metal bracelet. (around 1cm) and my black Pandora bracelet. They are definitely my go to's right now. I love to add costume jewelry to them to customize them to my outfit. It is definitely interesting to see what is out there for you to purchase ! Some of my favorite places to get costume jewelry bracelet are Charming Charlies, Forever 21, Francesca's Collections and White House Black Market! Post below if you have a boutique to get your jewelry or if you have your favorite wrist accessory!

<3 Lia