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Friday 31 January 2014

Smushy Mascara is a Great Thing: A Review of Maybelline Volum Express Mega Plush Mascara

By: Colleen

Mascara has the most ridiculous shelf life ever, am I right? I mean, three months and you're supposed to pitch a tube that is maybe, what? A quarter gone? It makes me sick. Unfortunately, as someone with kind of sensitive eyeballs, it literally will make me sick if I don't stick to the 3 month rule at least kind of closely. I had been nursing my Benefit's They're Real! for entirely too long, but this week I couldn't deny that my eyeballs were itchy. I LOVE They're Real! but wasn't wanting to schlep an hour to the nearest Sephora or wait to order online. Plus I get bored easily and like to try new things.

Whilst standing in the makeup aisles of my local Target I remembered hearing really awesome things about Maybelline Volum Express Mega Plush Mascara. I was digging the blue color of the tube, so I decided to go for it (my selection process is so technical, I know). And you know what? I'm really digging it.

I love It so much I get a little broody with my love.


I'm convinced that what makes or breaks a mascara is 50% wand and 50% product because let's face it you aren't exactly going to shove a different brush into a tube of mascara. If you do that don't tell me because I will judge you. The brush on this one isn't terribly noteworthy, but it gets the job done and gets it done well. Please also tell me that I'm not the only one who thinks the brush vaguely resembles the branding.



The wand, though, is pretty exciting. See the little indent in it? That's a pivot/spring/bendy point. The brush has give to it to keep your hand light and to make it slightly less painful when you accidentally jab that sucker in your eyeball. The spring is perfect! It gives enough to prevent spider lashes and clumps, but not so much that you can't get really nice, even coverage or wiggle it down in the base of your lashes. I've never seen this in a wand before and, frankly, I need this first thing in the morning when I'm half awake and trying not to get mascara everywhere.

Two Coats Magoats


The formulation is a gel-mousse one, so it is super light and airy. It doesn't clump or flake and is so comfortable to wear. This is the t-shirt and sweats of mascara. It builds really well, too - one coat gives me some great definition and is perfect for a more natural "I swear this is just what I look like when I roll out of bed" look. Two coats will crank your lashes up to eleven. This is definitely more of a volume than length formula, but don't count this baby out of the length game. Bottom line: I'd rebuy that.

Are you rocking the Mega Plush? Are you into Maybelline Mascaras? What's your favorite?

Colleen is mega plush on Twitter.  @bevilledeggs

Wednesday 29 January 2014

Lumene: Skin and Makeup from the Scandinavian Angels

I will be the first to admit that I'm a total Beauty Product Junkie. In the last year and a half, I've started getting my fix through the international beauty community. There are hundreds of swap groups set up around the world for people who have common interests to swap ideas, materials and you guessed it, beauty products!

Now while I met Colleen playing World of Warcraft many years ago, we both have a common love of beauty products. She's a little more wholesome than I am, which is why you'll see her posting all sorts of DIY beauty treatments and tricks, where I'd just rather have someone do it for me and pay for it. I know - totally NOT the thrifty girl my mama tried to teach me to be, right?

But another thing we have in common is the love of swapping! She and I have swapped beauty products and home organizational stuff a few times now and I've even gotten her into one of the swap groups I belong to which is a secret, closed group for established swap junkies like myself. (Check the list below for some non-exclusive ways to get yourself started in the swap kingdom)

So why am I talking about swapping when the title says I'm going to be talking about Lumene? Well because it's through swapping that I discovered this brand! And OHEMGEE do those Fins know what they're doing when it comes to all things beauty!

Lumene is a drugstore company that is based in Finland. It can be found at select CVS stores across the USA, but from what I can tell (correct me if I'm wrong) but only some of the skincare lines are available. And even Paula's Choice has done a review of a good chunk of the products. Most of them are rated Average, which for a drugstore brand is pretty good, in my humblest of humble opinions.

Lumene CC Color Correcting CreamSo what exactly is it that I'm saying? Well, I LOVE Lumene products! And I have tried a great selection of them! Now, because I'm completely out of a couple of the products, and because some of the packaging is no longer pretty due to heavy use, I'm going to include a bunch of stock photos found on the Lumene International website.

Lumene Raspberry Miracle MascaraThis CC cream is to die for. Seriously folks, it's just like a moisturizing medium coverage foundation and moisturizer in one. I know on the package it says to apply after moisturizer, but even with my seriously dry skin in the winter, it's too much moisture!

The Raspberry Miracle Mascara is pretty fabulous, too. Normally I like a volumizing mascara because I have long lashes naturally, but this one has fibers in it to help lengthen and fatten the lashes. I usually hate fiber mascaras because they always flake. And who wants flaky black mascara chunks all over their cheeks? Well guess what? This DOESN'T FLAKE! And it's also got this really neat spiral-shaped plastic brush that helps to grab the lashes and distribute the fibers over the entire length of the lash.

Lumene Blueberry Liquid EyelinerLumene Blueberry Eye Makeup PencilAnd can I have a moment for the eye liners!? I have both a liquid liner and a pencil liner and I think they are both gorgeous! The pencil liner I have is a pretty plummy purple colour and wears all day long without fading or smudging. I haven't tried it in my water line because I wear contact lenses and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to NOT wear the liner on my eyeballs. (Anyone have some advice for me here?) But overall it's great. The liquid is the traditional felt-tipped dealio that I normally hate, and I must admit I did this at first too. But with a little practice and determination, I have started to really like it. I really love the long-wearing super dark black colour that it comes in. It's NOT waterproof though, so if you've got watery eyes, stay away or you'll look like a freak in an hour!

Lumene Sensitive Touch Gentle Eye Make Up RemoverI have also tried a couple of the cleansing products - one of which I LOVE and the other that I'm not overly keen about. Let's talk about the one I like least, first. I am not a huge fan of the Gentle Eye Makeup Remover. I will admit that I've only used it a couple of times because it actually hurts my eyes. And as I mentioned, I do wear contacts and I like to wear them most days. They certainly help with makeup application as well, since ya know, I can SEE. But on occasion a girl makes a mistake that can't be fixed by blending - like when the phone rings and scares he Heeeeeeeellll outta me and I smear liquid liner all over my eye and have to start all over (Don't judge, you know you've done it!) So the other issue I have is that even though the bottle says it's suitable for contact-lens wearers, but I disagree. When I use this stuff with my contacts in, it leaves an oily residue all over them and I have to take them out and completely clean them. This paired with the fact that it burns my peepers results in a big thumbs down from me. BUT I'm not saying not to try it - I do have rather sensitive eyes and it's definitely not going to be a major suck for everyone.
Lumene Sensitive Touch Gentle Cleansing Wipes
The other cleansing product I've tried by them that I LOVE is the cleansing wipes. It could be just that I love cleansing wipes in general and truly feel that every single beauty company in the world should make them (you listening, major conglomerates?) but I love wipes. They are just so easy! You can take them anywhere and use them for anything. I've used wipes for sponge baths when camping and I can't bathe properly (yes, I actually camp - like for realzies - you know no running water, tent, cooking over a fire) I've used them to clean my brushes while I'm out of town and couldn't take brush cleanser with me due to travel or weight restrictions. Heck, I've even used them clean off my sticky hands after eating a cinnamon bun on my way to a meeting when I didn't have time to stop for some real food! I.LOVE.WIPES!

Lumene Berry Refresh Firming Body LotionAnd the very last product I'm going to chat about today (congratulations for making it this far!) Is the Firming Body Lotion. This stuff contains Arctic Cranberry Seed Oil and smells like ... wait for it... wait for it... CRANBERRIES! I really do enjoy the way cranberries smell, and the fact that this smells so good is just one more incentive to use it. It leaves my skin lightly fragranced and keeps my skin smooth for a long time. I don't moisturize every day, mostly because I forget until I'm already dressed, and then I'm just too annoyed to get undressed, moisturize and get redressed again so I skip it. If you can find this stuff, I highly recommend it. I mean, I highly recommend checking out Lumene in general, but this cream is delicious!

On a final note, most of Lumene's products contain naturally sourced, northern plants like arctic cranberry, blueberry, wild rose and cloudberry amongst others. They are super eco friendly and a lot of their products are parabens and alcohols. Not all products are fragrance free, but from what I can tell, the majority of fragrance comes from the berries used in the making of the product.

In Geeky Gorgeousness,

Llora

Have you tried anything by Lumene? Is there anything else I need to try out? Want to hear more about other International brands we've tried? Let us know! Comment Below!

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Monday 27 January 2014

You Have Mail: Birchbox January 2014

By: Colleen


Out of all of the monthly beauty box subscriptions out there, I think Birchbox is the most popular. For the uninitiated, Birchbox is a monthly subscription for $10. You fill out a beauty profile and they send you 4-5 deluxe samples, plus one lifestyle bonus item (whatever the staffers have found and fallen in love with that month). The lifestyle extra never takes away from your samples. Which is awesome, because the samples are where it is at. I personally really like Birchbox because it exposes me to lots of different brands and products I probably would never buy for myself, or skip right over at the store. If you fall in love with something and need the full sized item, sampled items ship for free in the month that they are sampled. Here's a look at what arrived this month!



100% Pure Nourishing Body Cream
I will admit, I was disappointed in the size of these samples. Three baby packets? Come on. But when I opened one up and smoothed it on....oh baby. It makes your skin feel like velvet and has a delicious, but not overwhelming, coconut smell to it. My husband "accidentally" bumped up against me after I put this on and asked how I got so soft so fast. That speaks for itself.



Nail Rock Velvet
This is a two step manicure system for a textured nail. You paint your nails with the polish (a really nice, deep purple) and then dip them into a little pot with velvet dust and brush off the excess. Your nails then feel soft and fuzzy like velvet. I haven't tried this one out yet (just haven't gotten around to it) but I'm pleased with the sample size. I should be able to get multiple manicures out of it, and the polish is a nice enough color to use after the dust is gone.



Paula's Choice RESIST C15 Super Booster
This sample is TINY, but a little goes a very long way, and vitamin C breaks down so fast you should really only buy what you're going to use within 3 months, so I don't mind the size. I was very excited to get this little guy because 1) Paula's Choice rocks and 2) I have some darker spots on my skin from acne scars. Vitamin C is a great way to lighten those marks. I did use this for a few days and loved it, but the weather is really harsh here and this serum was drying my skin out, so I put it to the side for a little bit. I'll be resuming use shortly.

Toni&Guy PREP Heat Protection Mist
Boy, do I love a good heat protector! This stuff really delivers. It has a nice salon smell to it (not too floral or fruity, just pleasant) and has a very light texture. It still delivers moisture but doesn't weigh your hair down. A full sized bottle is $15 and I might have to go snatch one up! This sample size is HUGE, too!


Ahmad Tea London
I have yet to try these samples (I like tea, but I need to be in the mood for it) but they smell really yummy! I usually don't like receiving food as the Lifestyle Extra because I'm gluten intolerant and I don't want to risk not being able to eat it. Maybe I'll ship these off to Llora - she is tea obsessed!

What did you think? Do you subscribe to any monthly boxes? 

Sample Colleen on Twitter. @bevilledeggs

Friday 24 January 2014

Comparison and Review: Clarisonic Mia2 VS. Mary Kay Skinvigorate Cleansing Brush



The big hype lately has been mechanical brushes to aid in the cleansing of your skin. Many companies have started to come out with their own versions of these brushes from the Drug Store versions by Olay, right up to the high end spa-recommended ones made by Clarisonic.

Recently, Mary Kay came out with their own version called the Skinvigorate Cleansing Brush. It claims to remove makeup 85% better than cleansing by hand. While the Clarisonic claims to cleans 6x better than by hand.

I have had the Clarisonic Mia2 for several months now, having purchased in in July. I purchased the Mary Kay Skinvigorate brush in November. Now I will say I bought both items with my own money and have not been paid by either company to review their products. However, I am a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant so I did receive a 50% discount off the Skinvigorate brush. It sells for $60 Regular price in Canada and comes with 2 brush heads. Replacement brush heads are available in
a set of 2 for $18CAD. I purchased the Clarisonic Mia2 from the QVC website for around $140USD. Replacement brush heads are available individually for $30CAD.

I have used both brushes and I feel that these two are really a good comparison for a few reasons: Firstly both brushes have 2 speeds - high and low. Secondly, it is recommended to change the brush head every 3 months. And thirdly, they are both waterproof so you can use them in the shower.

The major differences are that the Clarisonic products are all rechargeable and come with a little plug-in charger that magnetically attaches at the bottom of the handle and the Mary Kay brush is battery operated. To replace the batteries, you remove the bottom part of then handle and the batteries sit inside the unit. Another major difference is how each brush operates; the Clarisonic uses ultrasonic vibrations to cleanse the skin and oscillates more than 300 times per minute. The Mary Kay brush definitely spins, and does not vibrate, however spins 400 times per minute.

When I got the Mia2, I was having some skin issues – I regularly get hives on my upper body and have some occasional cystic acne. I began using the Mia2 once a day and within a few days really noticed a difference in the appearance and texture of my skin. I noticed that the itchy red bumps on my skin had lessened and seemed to be under control. While they never went away completely, they reduced significantly enough that I began to use a tinted moisturizer occasionally, over a medium-coverage foundation. I started with the sensitive face brush that comes with most Clarisonic purchases, and after 3 months switched to the deep cleansing brush and have been using it ever since.

Along comes the Mary Kay Skinvigorate brush. I had read all the releases on it and spoke with my upline about it, and initially decided it really wasn’t a need for me since I already had a face brush. But after awhile with both friends and customers asking me if it was worth “the investment” or not, I figured I should give it a go. So I ordered it in and for a week, didn’t use any brush on my skin at all so I could try to simulate what it was like when I first began using the Clarisonic Mia2. While I’m sure the conditions weren’t exactly the same, I am confident that my skin wasn’t as good as it would have been had I kept using the Mia2.

So here’s what I think:
I like them both! I think if you’re looking for a more cost-friendly version that is backed by a good company and known for quality, then the Mary Kay Skinvigorate is a great way to go. It definitely does clean well, and after washing my face at night by hand and using the Skinvigorate in the morning, you can definitely tell on the brush that it has cleaned more crud off my face. The bristles on the brush feel much softer to the touch than the Clarisonic brushes do, but with the speed that the brush head turns at, it still gets a really good scrub on. It’s a very basic brush without any bells and whistles, but it does what it claims to do.

If you’re wanting to invest a little more money, or are looking for a brush with multiple head options, then the Clarisonic products are the way to go. I like that this one doesn’t spin because I do find that on occasion, the Skinvigorate brush will catch baby wispies around the front of my face and tug at my hair. I also like that this one has a timer to tell me when to switch the brush to different sections on my face. The Clarisonic products also have lights that glow different ways to tell you when you need to re-charge the battery. Again, the brush definitely cleans the goo off of your face and seems to do what it claims.

In Geeky Gorgeousness,

Llora

Go Deep! With Your Conditioner

By: Colleen

Once upon a time I had a bob. A stacked bob, thankyouverymuch. This bob gave great bitch face. I always looked pulled together, like I knew what I was doing. That's important when you actually have no clue what you're doing.

(Picture)

But the bob was killing my hair. You see, I have naturally wavy hair that reforms its shape easily. This is great for styling because I can go back and forth from curls to straight without any problems, but it also means I've had to embrace some protective styling for when I sleep or else we're playing Russian roulette with my hair. When you like to sleep as much as I do, there isn't a lot of time for variables in the A.M. But that itty bitty bob? There was absolutely no way that was gonna doobie wrap for me. This meant heat styling my hair every. Single. Day. Forever. That also meant I had crunchy, fried hair. No bueno. Plus, um I wanted braids like Katniss. I'm not even going to lie. I craved them.

And so came the decision to grow my bob out. It was hard at first, but I'm coming up on like month 7 of growing it out and am just past my shoulders. It's awesome because I'm now able to do some styling, AND I've been able to rehab my hair along the way with the magic of deep conditioners.  Here are some of my favorite ways to sneak some extra lovin' into my hair.

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Hair Mask
It feels so much better in your hair than it does when the container falls on your foot. 


Sometimes I call this my hair pudding because the consistency reminds me of pudding. It smells really nice and is easy to distribute through your hair with your hands. This is a pretty fast mask - about 5 minutes is all you need, but it still packs a punch and definitely adds more slip to my hair. The smell is delicious and this sucker sits in my shower at all times.

Straight Up Coconut Oil

Coconut oil basically is what the muggles have been given instead of phoenix tears. If you've been uninitiated to its many benefits, take a minute and pinterest your heart out. Got it? Good. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, but will start to melt in your hands. I find it easiest to take a chunk in my hands and rub it on the ends of my hair, then start to work it up the shaft, adding as I need more. Then I clip it all back and let it chill for as long as I can stand. Then I shampoo it out (sometimes I have to double wash) and don't worry about conditioning if it still feels hydrated.

Wizard Hippie Concoction

This is for some intense help for your hair. I mix about equal parts olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey, then slap it all over my head. I let that sit for about an hour and then rinse it out. You could full on shampoo it right now, but I like to rinse and leave the shampooing for morning so the leftover olive oil has time to penetrate the strands. The honey is super hydrating, and the vinegar adds shine while also exfoliating your scalp (super important if you have gross scalp crap. No shade, I get it, too) and clarifying. Dry your hair, twirl around the bathroom, look in the mirror and tell yourself it's because you're worth it.

Ion Color Defense Intense Moisture

Plus, Purple
This stuff is amazing. It is incredibly thick, smells like cinnamon, and will leave your hair so slick you could gather up the neighborhood children and use it as a slip and slide. I use this multiple times a week and let it sit on my hair according to how parched it is. Just colored? I leave it on for the length of a shave, body wash down, and maybe some singing. Everything's doing okay? It might just last for a quick suds up.


What's your favorite deep conditioner? Have you ever had to send your hair to rehab? What magical concoctions make you yell "You're a wizard, "Arry!" at your reflection in the mirror?

Colleen is over on Twitter at @bevilledeggs.

Wednesday 22 January 2014

The $5 Vaugely Hippie Moisturizer Your Oily Skin Needs

By: Colleen

This past summer I somehow got it into my head that Retinol would help my acne and redness prone skin. I don't think I was wrong, but my skin was not happy. It is normal to experience some redness and peeliness when starting Retinol,  but I had a full blown rash with bumps. I went back to the store, returned my bottle, and picked up the most moisturizing thing I could find, which was this bottle of vitamin e oil. It received bonus points because it only has two ingredients and, when it works, I appeciate simplicity and trying to keep ingredients fairly natural. I used it until my skin was back in shape, then promptly forgot about it.
Fast forward to this winter. I don't know where you guys are at, but this winter has been really cold and snowy compared to what we normally get. Add in that I switched to a skin care regimen that is working very well for me, but is drying, and my normal night cream was not cutting it. I remembered I had this bottle in the cabinet and slathered it all over.

Why this oil? To begin with my skin is oily and acne prone, and the base oil used is sunflower oil. Oily skinned folks don't need to be scared of oils, just cautious about which one they're using. Safflower oil is noncomedogenic and high in oleic acid, which is super hydrhydrating and promotes cell repair. Vitamin E is widely included in skin care products because it protects and repairs skin. Sounds pretty perfect for winter lizard skin, right?

I've been using this oil for my nightly moisturizer for about three months now and my skin has been drinking it up! If I think my skin might be a bit too slick or I get lazy one night and reach for my old night cream instead the next morning I'm seeing sally patches again. I've never struggled with dry skin before, but I'm loving now dewy this stuff is leaving me. Finally my greasy little self can get into the oil trend! Please don't stop selling this CVS!

Have you jumped on the oil bandwagon? Do you feel like a woodland fairy when you use oils?  

Colleen is slathering over on Twitter @bevilledeggs

Tuesday 21 January 2014

Travalo - The Perfume Lover's Dream!

Shopper`s Drug Mart, like many companies has a loyalty points program where you get points through in-store purchases on pretty much anything in the store, including prescription drugs. They have even come out with a rewards points bank account with the Royal Bank of Canada. So of course, I had to get that since this is pretty much my favourite local store!

On one of my recent trips to Shoppers, I discovered they had a Spend Your Points bonus event going on. Normally, I could spend 22,000 points and receive $30 free, BUT last time, they were offering a $20 bonus! So I used my points to pick up some cream blushes for a beauty swap I am working on with a friend in the US, and picked up 2 bottles of CoverFX brush cleaner (which I love because it has Tea Tree Oil in it, rather than alcohol as a sterilizer, which helps keep your brushes nice and healthy). I also grabbed some more disposable eye shadow applicators for my Mary Kay kit, and THEN I saw the Travalo.




The Travalo is a mini perfume atomizer. You simply take the spray top off your perfume and stick this little guy on top and pump perfume into it until it`s full. It`s purse sized, and airline friendly. This is awesome because now I can take my favourite perfume - Viva La Juicy - anywhere I go and don`t have to risk breaking the gorgeous bottle. It is also much lighter than the bottle, so I`m not carrying a loaded weapon in purse form! (Ok maybe I am with everything ELSE that`s in there, but you know what I mean!)

They also come in a huge selection of colours  and prints, so there is pretty much something for everyone - including men! I`m actually thinking of getting one of these for my husband as a stocking stuffer because often when we travel for a weekend, we like to pack light, and his full-sized bottles of Polo are certainly not light. Not to mention, we live in the mountains, so traveling up and down the different altitudes messes with the bottle pressure and leaks perfume/cologne into our bags.

If I remember correctly, one of these will run you around $10 or $12, but for the convenience of being able to use your perfume on the go, and saving yourself from potentially breaking a MUCH more expensive bottle, I think this is an excellent investment!

In Geeky Gorgeousness,

Llora

Monday 20 January 2014

The $2 Beauty Hack That Makes You Look Like You Have Your Act Together

By: Colleen

Puuuuurrrrrple
Not so long ago (okay, like, less than a year ago) I knew basically nothing about hair. I knew how to straighten it and how to....straighten it. And maybe put it in a side bun. Pinterest really turned things around for me, but so did a new found disposable income and tuning into some amazing beauty blogs with great tutorials. Back in the day (like 6 months ago. No one's counting, right? Right?!) I used to get volume by never conditioning my hair. Conditioner just weighed it down. Since I've learned the error of my ways and have started conditioning (and deep conditioning - be proud!) but that means when I need to Jack It To Jesus I need help. Bump-its really aren't my ideal solution, so enter the teasing comb.




 This little sucker is awesome for so many reasons. The obvious is the tease. That's it's namesake, so clearly that should be on the top of the list. Notice the V shape the bristles make and how they're really rough? This is great for grabbing hair and roughing it up. In case you've never teased before, let me help. The most important part of any tease is to only move the brush or comb in one direction - toward your scalp. Under no circumstances should you get that comb in there and wiggle it back and forth in an effort to get volume. You will succeed, but you will hate yourself when you want normal, non-ratnesty looking hair again.
I mean, I don't know why you wouldn't want to look like this all the time.



Section off the layer of hair that sits on top - the layer you will be able to see when it's down or pulled back or whatever you're going to do with it. The rat-tail end on mine is useful here. Pin this forward. Maybe sprits a bit of hair spray or volumizer on the section to be teased, then carefully brush against the grain, taking care to not rat it. Once you have it as high as you'd like, sprits again with hair spray. Let it dry a little so you don't smush it too much with the next step. Take the front section you pinned back and carefully place it over the teased section, making sure to cover everything. Then comes the second use for this comb - use the rough bristles to smooth the top layer and make everything nice and cohesive. This sucker is awesome for taking ponytails in particular from "I was too busy trying to remember to put on real shoes to go to the store today to give a F." to Kate Middleton is going for a smoothie.

The best part? I snagged this comb for about $2 at Sally's Beauty Supply. And it's purple. So, that basically takes care of itself in my book.

Do you tease? Are you a tease? Do people even say that anymore?

Colleen is teasing at @bevilledeggs on Twitter.

Saturday 18 January 2014

You Have Mail: Panties Delivered to Your Door!



Ok so with all the monthly subscription boxes available these days, I am forever signing up for things to find the perfect way to blow money each month. I've tried most of the curated beauty boxes available in Canada, and have ultimately unsubscribed from each and every one of them because after a few months, invariably you start to see repeats of products, or brands and honestly, how many trial sized products does one beauty junkie need? I mean, don't get me wrong, I LOVE trying new products, but after awhile, you do end up with a bunch of things that just do not get used.

So when I came across Volupties, I was a little skeptical. Firstly because it is super hard shopping for cute underwear that fit well. I'm admittedly a plus-sized woman, and it's a total pain to find anything in my small, rural area. Secondly, every company sizes differently so how could I guarantee that the undies would fit well enough? Well, I decided to take a chance, and I was pleasantly surprised!

The picture above shows my first month's subscription that I got for $12USD plus shipping to Canada which is about $7USD. After your first month, the cost goes up to $17USD per month plus shipping to Canada, and delivery is always free within the USA. Volupties bills directly to any of the four major credit card companies on the same date each month - so if you signed up on the 10th of the month, you will be billed that same date each month while you're subscribed, and you can expect your package within 2 weeks following your billing date.

So far I have received 3 months' worth of undies and I just got an email from the company the other day telling me they were refunding me for my last month because I had referred people to the company!

The best part is that there are subscriptions for ladies from size 0 all the way up to 3XL! This really is a company for pretty much any woman who likes high quality, cute panties, without the fuss of having to go shopping for them! Hello busy business woman, anyone living in a rural location, or heck the gal who is addicted to cute bums!

Have you read enough yet? Want to get in on the deal? Well if you didn't already click on the link above, you can hit this one: http://curebit.com/x/isnDKR and sign yourself up NOW! And for you lovely ladies that are straight-sized, at the top of the page is a link for the Non Plus/Splendies which will take you to where you need to go.

And after you sign up, make sure you get your referral link so you can get your free month of pretty panties, too! And when you do sign up, don't forget to tell them Llora sent ya!

Oh, and as a final thought - check them out on facebook!

In Geeky Gorgeousness,

Llora