A update from Lanie Buck

I notice that there is still some movement on this blog and I didn't want to leave anyone hanging and wondering where I went if you don't already know I have started a new blog... and fyi it is going great! 

Head to LanieBuck.blogspot.com to see all that you have missed one on!

Here are a few of the current popular posts-

DIY Beauty- Cupcake Manicure with Tutorial.

 

Julep Maven December 2013 Box Review! 

 

Inspired by Nails with Tutorial- Woven Checkers

 

DIY Easy Stiletto Nails with No Acrylic! 

 

Wantable November 2013 Makeup Box Review 

 The holiday manis, crafts and recipes are just starting too so be sure to follow my new blog on BlogLovin' and like me on facebook!

 

Nails of the day- Inspired by Water!

I bought all these goodies during Julep's online warehouse sale last month so I have a ton of new colors to play with!

I really wanted to try the "Rock Candy Nail Glaze" that was exclusive to Sephora for a few months and was very excited that I was able to get it in the warehouse sale for about 80% off!
For these nails I used Angelica that I am holding in pictures :)
Inspired by the lovely bottom left picture of fish shadow sculpture.

I was thinking of doing a tutorial using Coral from the set. Feel free to leave a comment below if you would like to see a tutorial for this design, with or without fish. 

Let me know what you think :)

If you’re not a Maven, sign up here, take the style quiz, and use the code FREEBOX to get your intro box for free (plus $3.99 shipping)!  You have until the 19th or so to be able to order the next coming box. There’s nothing to lose! If you don’t like what’s in the box, you also have until the 24th to skip or cancel if you don't want the box, and you won’t be charged a thing!

Julep July 2013 Review!

I got my box a little over a week ago but am just getting around to post about it... been too busy to play with my new goodies since I had friends and family over to the 4th.

Anyway, my Julep box came with a few surprises this month. The first being that my add on was in the box! I always thought it was a waste to break up an order for the packing materials and for the cost of shipping that may be eating away at a could be price drop/discount! A free goodie (which Julep is known to add in a box here and there) blotting papers, these came just in time for my road trip from Arizona to California to pick up my kid sister... 12 hours in a car while it was 119 degrees, I had some blotting to do.

The last surprise was how cute the boxes were! I saw on there facebook page that someone had made bookmarks with them. I have a few cute frame that I am going to put these in and hang it by my computer:)

I got the Modern Beauty box this month so I didn't get a polish in the box, I did get this beauty "Blakely" as my add on though. When I want both products I get the box with both and get the polish as an add on, it ends up saving me a few bucks for or Jules getting the products as a bundle.
I only used one coat of Blakely here, I was happy with the coverage. I added gold foil to the tips, you can see how I apply the foil here.

This is why I went with Modern Beauty... as soon as I saw this I had to try it! after using it a few times I don't know how I feel about it though. I tried it on dry hair and it was a no go, I tried it on towel dried hair and again no luck but then I tried with really wet hair and it worked! It seems for me I have to just brush my hair and spray it with nothing else in my hair and while wet. I was happy with how it looked and smelled but it does give your hair the feel of being at the beach. I'll play with it more and post pictures later, I need to play with it more.

Ah, the beach tonic. I was not crazy excited about it although I did want to try it. I sprayed it and I was very surprised at how much I liked it and how great a product it was. It was not oily after you rub it in, the scent is so light and lovely and it made my skin feel very nice.  My fiance likes the smell of it too, it is always nice to have the person always by you like the way you smell. He is not a fan of it n him though. I have already used a good chunk of the stuff, I love it and will be getting more of the stuff.

Here is a better picture of the boxes, too cute!

The freebie of the box that isn't even a sample size! I always love the freebies they add. I do hope that I see these is their shop soon, they are always handy to have on hand. I also getting married soon so these would be nice to add to my bridal emergence kit.

Best thing about this box is I used my Jules so it didn't cost me anything this month!

If you got the box what colors did you get? What was your favorite thing in it?
I'd have to say I like the Toxic the best.

If you’re not a Maven, sign up here, take the style quiz, and use the code FREEBOX to get your intro box for free (plus $3.99 shipping)!  You have until the 19th or so to be able to order the next coming box. There’s nothing to lose! If you don’t like what’s in the box, you also have until the 24th to skip if you don't want the box, and you won’t be charged a thing!

Also, check out my 4th of July nail look! 

4th of July Nails!

Getting ready for the 4th!

 The goodies you will need.
Nail art tape.
Polishes-

Base (by Julep)

 Red (Jackie by Julep) 

White (French White Creme by Wet n' Wild)

 Blue (Ally By Julep) 

Glitter (America by Julep) 

Red Nail Art (Be my Valentine by SinfulColors)
Top coat (Freedom)

Star stickers (bought at Target)

Red, clear or white and blue crystals (store in LA)

Dotting tool (Etsy)

 When getting the star stickers make sure they fit you nail beds so you dont have to cut too much off.

 After you apply your base apply white to you index and middle fingers, red to your thumb and blue to you ring finger.

Apple blue to 1/4 of your nail. You want the base of you nail to stay white for you stripes of the flag.

You can use tape to help keep the lines clean and to make this look neater.. or if you just need the help :)

 Using your nail art red polish starting under the blue make your first red stripe.

Continue making stripes and made a few to your middle finger also.

 When you are done with your stripes apply a few dots with your dotting tool to the blue on your index fingers for the stars of the flag. I like to put my polish I will be dipping in on a piece of tape for easy clean up.

 Done, done and done! What a lovely flag you have!

 Get your crystals ready and apply a small amount of clear polish on your tape.

 Apply a small dot where each crystal is going to on nail with the clear polish and then apple the crystals.

 The stars a pretty easy, just pick up and place.

 I was going to only apply one but since my nails are pretty long right now I decided I wanted two!

 If you have some hangover like I have here, don't worry just cut the extra off.

 All better!

 Apply your glitter starting at the base of your thumb. Try to keep the bigger chucks near your base so it looks like it is fading.

 Apply your top coat and you are done!

If you like this look check out my other patriotic nails from earlier this month! 

Thanks for stopping by and Happy 4th or Canada Day if you are near but not here!

You can find the Julep polish on their site. If you’re not a Maven, sign up here, take the style quiz, and use the code FREEBOX to get your intro box for free (plus $3.99 shipping)!  You have until the 19th or so to be able to order the next coming box. There’s nothing to lose! If you don’t like what’s in the box, you also have until the 24th to skip if you don't want the box, and you won’t be charged a thing!

Also, follow me on bloglovin' to know when there are updates.

Julep July Maven Box Sneak Peek!

Updated- Julep posted this picture on their site!
 
 Click here to see all about the new colors!
It is almost that time again when Julep opens its online doors to us Mavens and offers up a few new goodies and some new polish that we (almost) always need to say yes to! 

I received an email today with this lovely picture in it.

This was also posted on there facebook page.

I checked out Julep's site and it sound good.
Cost is $23.00 but they have yet to list the discounted Maven price and looks to be about 3.5 oz.

What It Is: A blend of lightweight yet nourishing oils that moisturize, condition, and restore elasticity and suppleness to the body.
What It Does: Absorbs instantly and leaves a satin finish without a greasy residue. Treatment mist contains a blend of cotton seed oil, rich in cell nourishing vitamin E, and sunflower oil- for deep conditioning and softening of even the driest skin.
How To Use: Mist onto slightly damp skin. Massage in thoroughly. Use whenever and whenever skin feels dry. Can be used under lotion for more skin conditioning. Do not use on face.
Features & Benefits:

• Cotton seed oil, rich in cell nourishing vitamin E
• Sunflower oil deep conditions with linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid
• Absorbs instantly, and leaves a satin finish- never a greasy residue
• Lightly fragranced with a pleasant blend of citrus and floral notes
• Fine mist spray provides an easy application
• Does not contain parabens or sulfates

Ingredients: Cyclopentaxiloxane, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Parfum/Fragrance, Isoeicosane, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol. 

So it sounds lovely to me and I am excited, very happy it is a full size also. There have been a few things that were a little small to me in the past. I can't wait to see the colors of this month also, I wonder if they will do a 4th theme or something for it... maybe they will do a mystery box for the holiday.

Are you excited? What do you think the July colors and theme will be?

If you’re not a Maven, sign up here, take the style quiz, and use the code FREEBOX to get your intro box for free (plus $3.99 shipping)!  You have until the 19th or so to be able to order the next coming box. There’s nothing to lose! If you don’t like what’s in the box, you also have until the 24th to skip if you don't want the box, and you won’t be charged a thing!

Also, check out my 4th of July nail look! 

Also, follow me on bloglovin' to know when there are updates.

Something Blue VoxBox has come!

I  joined Influenster a few weeks ago, I posted about it and this box before it came here.

Yesterday my first Voxbox came! It was much smaller then I though the box would be, I guess I had the Julep box in mind :p

Anyway, here are the goodies that came... and the ninja that have taken over my box!

The first thing I took out of the box was this Luster Now! whiting toothpaste. It also came with a booklet full of coupons :) I am going to start it tonight and will update with a review 6.14.13!

My Trio Rings sent a pamphlet. The rings look lovely but truth be told my ring is better and I don't think I would buy from them. This was a bridal box and I am engaged... with a ring already. I know some ladies get engaged without a ring or the ring comes later but there is no ring needed in my house and as I said in my last post, my wedding band and my fiance's ring are already taken care of also. As a goldsmith my review these rings as frozen spit as me and my old boss would call em. As I tell everyone, just go to a ma and pa store and get it done well and custom. Even on a budget a smaller store will be more than happy to help you and the chance of hand picking your own goodies goes up. If you have a small budge or just don't care this site will work for you but I would suggest to check out a few local small shops (not mall stores like Kay's it is the same as My Trio Rings) and do a little window shopping and ask a few questions, you may be surprised at what you can find :) Now, if I were to pick from their shop these two would be on my list. They are very cute and the prices are pretty good, quick and cheap jewelry just isn't for me. I don't mind a good deal but don't want cheap. Sadly, I am too picky so my fiance is too scared to get me jewelry. Anyway, they have good prices but scream cheap materials to me. I have nothing in front of me so this review is just off of their site and the pamphlet sent.

Kiss eyelashes sent two packs, one full and one very full! As I posted before I thought they would be sending nail stickers due to the brand name posted on the site. I was excited for stickers but am happy with the lashes and have used them before. These are cute, look good on and easy to use. They also came with a coupon code. I think this is my favorite sample from the box. It came with more then one to pick from, discount, and instructions. Everything I need to pick what one I like and to get more. I will post a picture soon of them on.

I have been working out and my aches and pains have gone up! Next time I over do it... I will give this guy a shot and post how it went.

Q-tips! They sent the precision tip ones and I am so thankful! I have a ton of the regular tip ones and always forget to grab these although they have been on my metal list for ever! These are great for cleaning up my nails and make up under my eyes. These bad boys will be going in my bride's box for sure.

Dr. Scholls for Her Ball of Foot slips. I have been using Dr. Scholls for years, working years in retail they have saved me from a ton of pain. I also have tiny feet for being 5'7" (5.5-6) and they always are a great fit for my shoes. Love em and would by them again, these will be added to my brides box for my special day also.

So that was the Something Blue box. If you got it want did you like best? Anything you are going to be more of?

This box was sent free to me for review.

If you're a member are you getting a VoxBox this coming month?
What are you getting?!
If not join me on Influenster to see if you qualify for a free VoxBox!
Send me a message on facebook with your email and I will send you an invite.

You can also see my full monthly subscription box list here 

and just discounts list here!