Current Favorites 1/20/2012

Hello Everyone!
I want to show some of my current favorite things I have been using lately. I haven't done one in a while so here it goes! These are in no particular order.

First one is the Aveeno Clear Complexion Cleanser. I have some issues with my skin and I think this is one of the best cleansers I have used in a while. It is a foam cleanser but, feels very creamy when you rub it on your skin. It does contain 0.5% salicylic Acid.

The next thing is my MAC lipstick in MatteVelvet Teddy. I am not sure if I wrote about this before, but this is definitely my go-to lipstick. It can be a little too matte for me, so I usually add some type of gloss over it.

After that is my NYX Ultra Pearl Mania pigment. This is great as an eyeshadow, highlight, etc. I usually use this in my inner tear duct area to make my eyes pop a little. This was about $2.99 at Ulta and it goes a LONG way! It is still almost full and I have had it for about a year.

The last thing I love using is my Glamoflauge Concealer. This is a HEAVY DUTY concealer. I got mine in the color TAN. They have 3 colors and i believe mine is in the darkest shade available. I purchased mine at Walmart for about $6.00 and this is another product that goes a long way! A little dot of it on a blemish and some loose powder over does the trick to cover up almost anything. This has also been compared to that Kat Von D concealer. Although I have never tried hers, I will be sticking to this because of the affordable price.

Another item that I have been reaching for is my Chanel INSPIRED purse. This purse is by Ganson San Fransisco and I absolutely LOVE it. It has a long handle strap, a pocket inside and outside. It is real leather and has gold hardware. You will never guess that I found this gem at a THRIFT STORE. I totally fell in love with it the moment I saw it. I only paid $2.00 even though it is worth so much more. Did I mention is was brand new with tags? SCORE!

This is a tea my mother gave me. I am not sure about the price, but she did purchase it at World Market. It is sooo good! Especially for the season. It is the The Republic of Tea Holiday Spice Blend. It has a cinnamon and clove blend and it is a black tea. It also has apple and licorice hint in it. Really yummy! The tea pot was also given to me by my sister-in-law. Perfect for brewing some tea leaves!

This nail polish has been in my collection for some time now. I just love the color. It is almost a vintage pink. The name of it is Miso Happy with this Color by OPI. Although I usually wear darker colors on my nails, sometimes I like the softer colors and this is one of them!

The last thing of some of my favorites are these beautiful chains and beads I found. I LOVE chunky statement jewelry. I plan to make some pretty necklaces and bracelets out of these gems. I have made some already that you can check out --> CLICK HERE!

I hope everyone has enjoyed reading about some of my favorites and maybe I inspired you to try some new products. If you have any suggestions on something, please let me know! Thanks for reading!

xoxo Wendy

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Weigh Loss Resolutions Anyone?

Happy New Year everyone!

So I know a lot of people have made some weight loss New Years resolutions. I wanted to post this short blog on my journey, so far.

I want to just say that I started this because I just wasn't satisfied with the way I looked and I just needed to lose weight - plain and simple. So, I figured, it really is now or never to work towards the body that I really want.

I started 2 days after Christmas. I was originally going to start on January 1st, but I figured, why wait!? I got up and started walking around my neighborhood. Then a few days after walking I added in working out to some DVD's. I do some type of work out every single day.

There are times when I don't want to go walking or turn on that DVD. Sometimes I want to eat something not so healthy, but I have stuck to it. What makes me stick to it? Remembering my goal. MY GOAL.

In the past I would get in my work out zones because I might see someone I haven't in a long time or there was some type of an event to"look good" for. They were not true goals for myself. Whats different now is that I have this vision in my head of how I want to FEEL and look. I am doing this for ME!

So far in the last 3 weeks or so I have lost a total of 7 pounds and I have so much energy. I will be updating from time to time on my progress! Let me know if you have a similar resolution, but it is never too late to start living a healthier life!

Now back to Jewelry!
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xoxo

wendy

Black Friday/Cyber Monday!

Hello Everyone!

It has been SO long since I have done a post! I have been super busy! There are so many ideas running through my head on topics that I want to blog about. I just need to sit down and type them all out!

Anyway, it is now Thanksgiving! Time just flew so fast! I wanted to let everyone know that I am having a huge black Friday/Cyber Monday SALE!! YES! You can get 20% off you entire order from August Rose!

This sale is going to start on Thursday 11pm (Pacific) and end on Monday at 11pm! Hope you can come check out the new jewelry I will be posting up and take advantage of this great sale! Everyone loves jewelry, right?! They make the perfect stocking stuffer! :)

I hope everyone has a safe, fun, and happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo Wendy

Happy Halloween!! + UPDATE

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all are having a great Halloween. My night will be spent making some new jewelry and fixing some pictures of some I have already made. Hopefully within the next few days I will have some more items added to my shop! I think I will also have some popcorn and watch a scary movie. Anyway, I haven't been able to post because my computer has been going through some issues. Here is a little update:

Facebook.
I have not been able to view my facebook page from my computer. When I log on the screen is blank! So I have been logging on through my phone and other computers, but unfortunately, I have not been able to update as much as I would like to. I notified facebook and hopefully the problem will be fixed soon.

Twitter
I have been tweeting a bit more and hopefully it will become a habit to tweet daily. I don't just tweet about my jewelry either, i like to tweet about everything! If you have twitter - follow me!

Pintrest
You can follow my pins as well! I don't pin every day, but when I do pin I can stay online for HOURS! It is sooo addicting! I just love seeing all the fashion, beauty, and home decor tips there. It really makes me get into a creative zone.

My blog
I have not been able to blog too much. Starting today, I will be on it! I have a few ideas in mind that i want to do on certain days. I will be getting back into my Favorites and maybe I will change it to another day. So stay tuned!

Other then my social networking updates, I have been preparing for the holidays. I am gathering new items to decorate my packages in so they can be ready to give (and receive) as presents. I LOVE the holiday season! Just walking around, seeing the lights, trees, and what people are wearing makes me feel JOLLY :)

I will be having a holiday sale as well so make sure subscribe to my blog posts, facebook, or twitter so you won't miss it!

xoxo wendy

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August Rose SALE

Hi Everyone! I'm having a 1 day sale with 25% off anything! This sale will end tomorrow (10/20) at 5 pm (Pacific Time)♥♥ Please use Code AR25OFFSALE at check out! (you can also message me to reserve an item) Thank you!




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xoxo wendy

Wedding Jewelry - August Rose style!

As some of you may know, my friend recently got married and I had the honour of creating some beautiful jewelry for her special day! I wanted to share a few pictures from her wedding courtesy of Captured by Carmen who did an amazing job on the photography! The wedding was a lot of fun and the bride looked absolutely stunning!

A shot of the bracelet. Beautiful glass pearls and swarovski rhinestone details.

The bride putting on the double pearl & rhinestone earrings!

The new Mr. & Mrs. walking out of the church and of course, a lovely shot of the jewelry.

The bride and I couldn't be happier with how the jewelry came out. They complimented her and the dress beautifully. Pearls are timeless and never go out of style so they make the perfect wedding accessory.You can find a set like this at August Rose! Also, I do custom pieces as well, so contact me if you have something in mind!

You can check out the rest of the photos on Carmens Facebook @ Captured by Carmen and take a look at her gorgeous pictures.

xoxo wendy

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Saturday Weekly Favorites

Happy Saturday Everyone!
I wanted to do some sort of weekly thing on my blog and thought Favorites Saturday would be perfect! I am into beauty, fashion, and jewelry so I figured that every Friday I will post some favorite stuff I have been liking/using during that week. I know a lot of people post their monthly favorites, but I usually forget what I used or bought so weekly it is! Let's get started!

-----I have been LOVING (even though I am late on the bandwagon) is Aussie 3 minute miracle deep conditioner.

$3.69 at Ulta

This stuff is sooo good! I use it every other time I wash my hair. It leaves my hair feeling super soft and it really does do it's job. They sell these everywhere, so I'm sure you will be able to find it. I really would believe the hype on this product because it is THAT good!

-----The next thing is this new nail polish from Night Prowl from Wet n' Wild.

$1.99 at Walmart

The pointer finger has 2 coats Night Prowl. The middle finger has 1 coat of black (Wet n' Wild Black) and 1 coat of Night Prowl and 1 coat clear top coat (Ulta brand). The ring finger has 1 coat black, 1 coat Night Prowl and 1 coat clear and the pinky finger has just 1 coat of Night Prowl.

As you can see you definitly need 2 coats of this polish.I think this is a perfect color for Fall/Winter. I usually wear black A LOT during these months so I thought it was a nice little change from it. Also this color is very comparable to China Glaze - Mummy May I. The sparkles in Mummy May I are a different purple and the base colors are different, but after a few coats of either, they pretty much look the same.

----Next is this clutch/purse I got at a Thrift store!

$2.00 at local Thrift Store

I like to go to thrift stores. You can really find some treasures at a thrift store if you look hard enough. I was actually on my way to the cash register when I saw this sitting all alone and I just knew that I had to have it! I plan on changing the straps to some chain type ones, but for now I can just take the straps off and use it as a clutch. It is perfect for a night out and very in style! The inside looks like it has never been used, which is a great bonus! I do wish the hardware was gold, but for $2.00 I am a happy shopper!

----The very last favorite for this week are these beautiful little trinkets I found. 

The square ones have this studded look to them, also the pointer type ones are very edgy! I also found some really nice chains in gun metal, gold, and silver. I can not WAIT to get started on some jewelry using these. Let's see what I come up with on August Rose!!!

So thank you for reading this! I think I am going to like doing these Weekly Favorites! I am still thinking of other "themes" I can do on this blog, hopefully next week I will have some more! Have a great weekend everyone!


xoxo wendy

As always you can shop at - August Rose