Happy Birthday Janet Jackson!

Happy 46th birthday to the amazingly hot Janet Jackson. Thought I would post one of my fave videos of all time. And yes I do all the choreography whenever I hear it.

xo

Candice Olivia

REVIEW: Glossybox US



photo credit: Shop Posh Boutique


I finally received my Glossybox which I almost forgot about until I saw some people tweeting about theirs. I've had it for about two weeks and wanted to wait to do a full post and review. So here it goes.

Initial Thoughts:

• I love the packaging. Very cute and chic. I really felt like I was receiving a present.
• The box was larger than I expected.
• I was surprised by the sampe sizes. They didn't appear to be samples but some full size bottles of particular products.

Products in the Box:

1. O.P.I. Kiss Me On My Tulips
2. Basq Cucumber Tea Eye Gel
3. C.O. Bigelow Lavendar & Peppermint Lotion
4. Cargo EyeBronzer
5. Erno Lazlo Hollywood Collection

I'm loving the nail polish and that it's a full size bottle, unlike the mini bottles you get from Birchbox. My immediate thought was that it looks exactly like "India Mood For Love" which I already have and obviously love. My bottle is rather old so I will keep this in my stash and not give it away.

The Basq cucumber tea eye gel was quite amazing. I had a rough couple of weeks and the bags and puffiness under my eyes was atrocious. This cooling gel made them feel so much better. The sample was an ample size to allow you time to use it repeatedly and see if it really works.

The C.O. Bigelow lotion smelled divine. It reminds me of something they would use in a spa for an aromatherapy treatment. I don't like the fragrance for every day, however if you want some at home spa feel then this is great.

I wasn't a fan of the Cargo EyeBronzer at all. It felt a little too chalky for my liking and I don't think I would ever use it. Most likely going to give this to someone else and see if it suits them.

The Erno Lazlo skincare products weren't good at all. And the retail price on them was way more than I would ever spend for skincare. I only tried one of the creams and it made my skin feel dry, tight and terrible. so I chose not to even open the rest of them. I don't think the sample sizes were ample enough to try for a period of time and see if you truly like them.

Overall:

Overall I liked the packaging and that some of the samples were full size and not baby sizes, However I wasn't at all impressed per say. I had just cancelled my subscription to Birchbox so I was expecting something quite amazing. I also didn't realize the subscription fee to Glossybox is double that of Birchbox ($20 vs. $10). I'm not intrigued enough to spend double and still run the risk of not being satisfied.

xo

Candice Olivia

FTC Disclosure: I did not purchase this box. It was provided to me by the company for review. All opinions are my own and I have not received any monetary compensation.

Global Grind and Kim K...Have Many Seats!

I woke up this morning to a friend and fellow Bey Stan alerting me that a Global Grind blogger did a post on "5 Things Beyonce Can Learn From Kim K". Now let me say I had literally just opened my eyes and grabbed my phone. I didn't waste time even putting my glasses on or wiping the crust out of my eyes (hey it's allergy season yes I have crust in my eyes) to begin reading the post.

I thought maybe it was just a silly teaser to make people read the post (which it worked) and that there would be valid statements made in a joking manner. To my surprise and sheer disgust, someone actually believed what they wrote.

Let me read this blog post for filth really quick:

1. Beyonce's social media model is just fine. Matter of fact it's quite genius. She is selective about what she posts, and fans and stans alike are eager and patient to see what she is going to give us next. The posts are honest, genuine, and not dollar driven.

2. I don't know any parent that is going to take parenting advice from someone who doesn't have any children and simply swallows them. She has her mother and sister for that. Get out of here. More importantly, how is Kim supposed to school Bey on paparazzi when Kim INVITES the paparazzi wherever she goes. Never been shy of camera time but hey that's how we knew who she was in the beginning anyway.

3. Bey doesn't need to capitalize off of everything. You know what she capitalizes off of?!? HER TALENT. Last time I checked Kim doesn't have that. Is Kim a beautiful girl. Yes, no one can take that from her. Does she market her ass off. Yes, no one can take that from her either. But her business model has nothing to do with talent. Again...have a seat.

4. Bey is a grown ass woman with an amazing voice. If she wants to partake in her glass of red wine on Sundays when she has pizza or pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate yet another amazing point in her career or her husband's then so be it. While Kim may lead a "sober life" I'm instantly reminded of her being pissy drunk on her reality show. Trying to think of when I saw Beyonce drunk in public....don't worry...I'll wait.

5. This article couldn't even give you a 5th reason why Bey should take hints from Kim. It said give your own. Well let me tell you why this article is pure t-rash. Jay said it best "But really the fact is, we not in the same bracket. Not in the same league, don't shoot at the same baskets. Don't pay the same taxes, hang with the same bitches"

Anyone who believes any of the statements from the article can dive face first into a pool of bleach with their eyes open (in the words of the almighty Kid Fury). I like Kim for what she's worth (which isn't much more than a pretty face and a nice body) but this was absolutely stupid.

So Global Grind can have a seat. I believe there are 5500 of them in the Ovation theater in Revel where she will be performing in 14 days. Hmph! In Beysus name, Slaymen. #killerbey

xo

Candice Olivia

Couture Du Jour: Solange

Solange slayed the red carpet. No other words are necessary. My God!

xo

Candice Olivia

Happy Birthday William Shakespeare!

I don't share this much but I'm actually a Shakespeare nut. They were always my favorite readings in literature classes. Well today is Shakespeare's birthday and in honor of his birthday I'm sharing my favorite sonnet of his.

SONNET 116

Let me not to the marriage of true minds



Admit impediments. Love is not love


Which alters when it alteration finds,


Or bends with the remover to remove:


O no! it is an ever-fixed mark


That looks on tempests and is never shaken;


It is the star to every wandering bark,


Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.


Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks


Within his bending sickle's compass come:


Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,


But bears it out even to the edge of doom.


If this be error and upon me proved,


I never writ, nor no man ever loved.

xo

Candice Olivia

Sound Advice from June Ambrose

Common sense to most, but I still love information and advice about balancing busy schedules and work. I like June Ambrose's take on it. Learn to "wake before the quake" people.



How do you ladies balance your busy schedules?

xo

Candice Olivia



J'adore or Abhor? Taraji P. Henson

J'ADORE OR ABHOR?

I'm not sure how I feel about this ensemble that Taraji P. Henson was spotted wearing on a red carpet to promote the premiere of "Think Like A Man". She is often hit or miss with me and not consistent when it comes to fashion. There is something very matchy matchy, yet not quite right about this at the same time.

What do you ladies think? J'adore or abhor? Do you love it or hate it?

xo

Candice Olivia