Review: Maybelline 'The Rocket' Volum' Express waterproof formula

Today was my first time using a new mascara that has gotten quite a bit of attention as of late. It is Maybelline's The Rocket mascara!

There's my lovely mug, free of eyeliner and mascara! I bought the mascara in the 'very black' color and the waterproof formula.  I heard that the waterproof formula was great for hard to curl lashes. 

Imma share a secret with you because we're on 'that' level: I have horribly straight eyelashes. My lashes are very long and fluffy but boy, they practically turn down over my eyeballs! They are so terribly hard to curl making them very good lashes to test out mascara with because if a mascara can get them to look good? Well then that's good stuff right thur!

First of all, I really like the container of this mascara... I know that's bizarre to say but the color is this really pretty indigo that I love! It's also very smooth and when you dip the wand into the tube, its a nice tight fit.  The wand concerned me at first because the bristles are VERY short.  The point of a plastic-bristled wand is to act as a comb for your lashes as it is depositing color. If the bristles are short, they won't be able to comb through the lashes very well.  Other than that I thought this was a very standard wand similar to the Covergirl LashBlast wands.  The wand is not curved.

Well it's time to test this puppy out!

Fluffy lashes :) As you can see, particularly in the second picture in the row, my lashes are holding curl! And you can see in the picture where my eyes are looking upward that the lashes are separated and not clumpy. Woot! 

I was able to put multiple coats of mascara on my lashes while avoiding clumps because this formula is not quick drying.  The formula isn't terribly wet though, which I like.  I didn't get any mascara on my eye makeup while applying, an issue that I have when using wet mascaras like Maybelline's The Falsies (a mascara I love for its false lash effect but at the same time I hate for the mess!).

The mascara didn't clump up at all through out the day and didn't have any fall out onto my under eye area.  Truly a waterproof formula after spending a day running around doing errands in a hot and humid environment! 

I seriously love this mascara. It made my straight unruly lashes look so nice and doll-like. I'm attending my sister's wedding in a few weeks so we'll see how 'waterproof' this formula truly is because there certainly will be tears shed!

I bought this mascara for $7.49 at Target and it can be found at any drugstore.  I definitely recommend it!

Officially a Rocket (wo)man!!!!

'I'm not the (wo)man they think I am at all oh no no no.... I'm a Rocket (wo)man!!!' A Maybelline Rocket woman ;) 

xxSJ

NOTD: Monster's University Inspired Mani

Hey everyone!
Really quickly I wanted to share with you my manicure inspired by the new Disney Pixar film that came out this weekend, Monster's University:

As you can see I have a blue with purple spotted nail for Sulley, the Monsters logo, and a little green nail with an eye for Mike! I thought it was super fun and appropriate for a young lady wayyyyyy too excited for this movie.  Actually...that's a joke. There's no such thing as being too excited for a Disney film no matter what your age! ;)

I saw the movie today and it was exactly what I expected! So funny, cute, and completely heartwarming. I highly recommend it to all!

xxSJ

NOTD: China Glaze 'Highlight of my Summer'

Here is another nail of the day post for all you nail polish lovers out there!  Today's color is loud and proud:

This is 'Highlight of my Summer' from China Glaze's summer 2013 Sunsational collection. The only way I can think to describe this color is neon mint. It's so awesome and simply perfection for the summer time. 

It looks great in the sun, in natural lighting, fluorescent lighting, you name it! I noticed at night when I was driving that my nails almost looked glow-in-the-dark... that's how neon we're talkin' with this polish! But hey, for the summer, if it's not neon then it shouldn't be on! 

The application of this color was pretty easy. The creamy formulation was the perfect consistency and very opaque. Two coats was plenty to make sure there weren't any sheer spots. The only qualm I have with this color is that it chips fairly easily. The pictures I took were on the second day of wear and there was already noticeable chippage. It's too bad because I would totally love to rock this green for days on end!

I believe this color is a close dupe for OPI's 'Gargantuan Green Grape,' so I would pass on this if you already have that color! This color is not in China Glaze's permanent collection so get it while its still in stock! 

China Glaze nail polish is $8 a bottle and can be found at Ulta beauty stores. 

Also the name of this polish totally reminds me of this song. Enjoy! 

You'll always be my THUNDERRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Nostalgic yet? Bringin' back senior year of high school memories!

xxSJ

NOTD: OPI 'You're Such a Budapest'

After the whirlwind of graduation and moving, something finally lit a fire under my toosh to start posting again! The spark? This beautiful nail polish I was wearing today:

This pretty purple from OPI is called 'You're Such a Budapest' (I see what you did there OPI!!) and it is from the Euro Centrale collection.  This purple is periwinkle toned and has some very minimal blue microshimmer in it that reflects in the sunlight. Soooooo pretty!

Here it is in slightly different lighting:

This is the first makeup/beauty item in a while that I've gone on a wild goose chase after. I have so much nail polish that I really don't need another bottle...something about this purple really struck me, though! After finding it at one of my local Ultas, I visited and revisited this until I finally decided to make the purchase and I'm glad I did! It's the perfect summer color and different than other purples I own. It also looks great against my pale skin and will look just as beautiful if I gain a bit of color over the summer (wishful thinking on my part, I do declare!). 

Something I will say about the application of this polish is that it is quite thin and sheer. It is so watery in fact that the color starting pooling around my cuticles and there were some thin spots after two coats on the top of my nails. Merp-a-derp. I think the slightly tricky application is worth the beautiful pay off, however it's worth the warning that this color requires some diligence during painting!

If you want this color then get your hands on it soon! It is not in the permanent collection. 

OPI polishes can be purchased at Ulta and some drugstores for $9 a bottle. 

xx SJ