New Favorite: Elizabeth Arden!

By no means am I saying the above picture is a good or flattering one, HOWEVER...I am LOVING my new Elizabeth Arden makeup! I actually was prowling for Merle Norman, Lancome, or Estee Lauder makeup, but where I was shopping didn't carry Merle Norman-my first choice.  As I started to browse other brands, I decided to ask if I could get some help finding my color. I want my makeup to be subtle, but if I'm going to go to the trouble of putting it on..I want you to be able to tell I've got it on.  I also have a red tone to my skin and makeup just gives me a nice balance.

The lady that helped me was an Elizabeth Arden saleslady. I told her that I like that "cake-y makeup"..the foundation that comes with a sponge and goes from press to powder.  She got me a Gentle Beige compact and started putting some on. LOVED how lightweight it was. You can't even tell you're wearing it. It's not thick at all, like a lot of the "cake-y" kind (thus the name).  It even has a pleasant smell.  I instantly fell in love with it and there's no way that I'll be using anything else!

I was able to get this make up for $28, but that great price may just be because I'm on a military base. I'm going to compare that later and if that's really good savings, I'm going to stock up before heading home!  But not only did I get this great deal, but a free gift as well!  A super cute red and hot pink flowered makeup bag (not the cheap-o ones either), full of day and night face cream, which i have yet to try...bronzer (LOVE), mascara (LOVE), and "Watermelon" lipstick.  (MAJOR LOVE)

Watermelon is NOT a shade I would've picked out on my own, but it was free, and matched a dress I recently got, so I gave it a shot.  It goes on smooth..when you rub your lips together, it feels a tad gritty, but after a second that feeling goes away.  It was such a pretty shade, matches everything, and stays on really well.  Feels very light and I don't feel like everytime I drink from a soda can that it's completely wiped off.  Amazing stuff!

Anyway, that's my most recent favorite. I should so get paid for this!