review: urban decay's b6 prep spray

there is an array of beauty products available that fall into the "mist", "setting spray" or just plain ole "refreshing spray" category. and honestly, they're a little silly. yet in all my makeup conscious years so far, i've had one of these lying around.

do they actually do anything? i'm still trying to get this question answered. i feel as if anything that happens on your skin could almost certainly be attributed to something aside from the few spritzes of fancy water you're putting on there (because that's what it is, y'all, fancy water!).

in the past, i've used mac's fix+. this spray is marketed as a "makeup setting spray". and while it smells lovely and feel refreshing on the skin, i didn't feel it provided any makeup setting qualities.

urban decay's b6 vitamin-infused complexion prep spray carries a hefty price tag of $33 for the full size - more than mac's fix+, which retails at $21. i originally received a sample of this product after buying urban decay's primer potion (which i love) at ulta. i tried the spray & used the entire sample - then felt compelled to purchase it. while it's not a product that provides results you can immediately see, i felt like my skin loved it. after 2 weeks of use, my skin just felt better - brighter, less redness & a more even tone. i sprayed it in the morning before my makeup, and at night after washing my face.

i'm almost done with this bottle, and will i repurchase it? i'm not sure. these sprays could very well be providing a darn good placebo effect. this was the only spray i feel i've gotten actual results with.

have you ever used a cosmetic spray similar to this? what are your thoughts?

review: mac's girl about town

i like to keep you on your toes here at floral frocks. one post i'm writing about my coming-of-age realizations about what i want to do with my life, and the next i'm reviewing lipstick. but hey - lipstick is an important part of life too. c'est la vie.

though the makeup world is full of reviews on this shade, i wanted to add my thoughts because i am not a lipstick person. i've always wanted to be. it has the ability to truly transform your face, wake it up and bring out different tones in your skin. my daily lip is usually chapstick or baby lips. reapplication, smudging, the dreaded lipstick teeth - gah, so many reasons i've stayed away. but i'm trying, i'm really trying. and this color is so fantastic that i have to say, its swaying me.

girl about town is, in my opinion, universally flattering. with the appropriate makeup to match, this shade looks amazing on all skin tones - even mine, and i'm kinda pale.

the wear on this lipstick is great. it stays where it's applied and the color payoff lasts for hours - i haven't had to reapply it yet after going out. i love wearing it with a neutral outfit and allowing it to be my 'pop' of color. seriously, don't be afraid of it. its bright, yes. but wear it with toned down makeup and you're creating a fantastic focal point for your look. you can even blot it a few times if you want something more subdued. i did this, and i found that the color remaining was stuck on my lips like a stain. so if you're looking for long-lasting, this is it.

i can't wait to wear girl about town well into winter, spring and beyond. new favorite! and at $15, its worth the splurge.

we built these paper mountains

winning the national championship on january 9th & partying on the strip, the '2011' added behind nick saban's statue, my vodka & cranberry at skybar in auburn, watermelon hookah at big daddy's, vanilla bean frap, dinner at moe's, dinner at panera bread, fresh manicure, my new yankee candle & new mineralized skin finish natural.

school has been busy as usual! lots will be going on with my internship this semester, & i'm really excited about it. i know the semester is in full swing when i'm drinking coffee every weekday. winning the game on the 9th was a great way to start off the year & its been amazing since then! i don't do resolutions, but i do want to try sushi this year - i guess i'll start off with california rolls, isn't that standard? i've already tried a lot of new things, like kickboxing classes. i think 2012 is going to be great, & i've never been one to be pessimistic about new beginnings.

mini MAC haul

on friday night i went on a little trip to the summit in birmingham with the girls for a shopping trip. we had cheesecake factory for dinner. i got alfredo & jw's lemonade, nom.

we stopped by all our usual favorite places & then i went by MAC to spend a giftcard that was burning a hole in my pocket! i picked up a new bottle of fix+, brush cleanser & eyeshadow in 'gleam'. i've never tried the brush cleanser & i got it in hopes of being encouraged to clean my brushes more often. most girls can agree that their brushes don't get a thorough cleaning nearly enough, so here's to hoping this helps in that area. last, i got an eyeshadow in 'gleam'. though my favorite neutral shadow is 'naked lunch', i wanted to pick up a different neutral for every day. i liked the warm golden tones in 'gleam' & i thought it would be pretty for fall.