Author: Jenny

If you’ve read this here blog for any good length of time, you know I loooves me some makeup.  And I’m a little vain.  You also probably know that I big puffy heart Mary Kay makeup.  Nothing else touches my face!  So I was excited to review Mary Kay’s new glam fall limited edition products – the Metro Chic Collection.  It includes some sparkly, “baked powder”, some gorgeous eye glimmers that glide on like a slim lipstick, a gorgeous liquid eyeliner, some super-shiny lip lacquer, some HAWT nail colors, and a super-cute clutch to keep it all in!

Emily organized a great blogger event at an awesome restaurant, Chi-nattis, last Thursday, so I decided to try out the Mary Kay Metro Chic collection for this special night! I wore the eye glimmer in Disco (a silver), the liquid eyeliner in purple (which I LOVED. I had never worn liquid eyeliner before, much less PURPLE, and I adored it!!), the baked powder in Dusk, and the lip vinyl in Attitude. Here’s how my look came out:

(is it just me or is my NOSE beginning to look PREGNANT?? Gah!!)

The eyes. I really love how they came out! I wasn’t daring enough to do the purple and blue eyeshadow for this low-key night with the girls, but I’ve worn them individually since then and they are so pretty! The silver “Disco” color was perfect for what I needed that night.

I only wish I’d had time to do my nails with some of that fab nail lacquer, but I ran out of time.

So, I am going to give the Metro Chic collection two thumbs up! I love having a bit of drama and glimmer on my face and this collection certainly provides it. And the clutch that holds it all? To die for! See?

This Limited Edition collection is only available during October and November, so call your Mary Kay lady and getcha some Metro Chic! If you don’t have a good one, use mine! She is pretty much the best ever, and she ships for free even if you don’t live in Ohio.

Thanks Mary Kay for the awesome new makeup! I am loving it!

Disclosure: Mary Kay gave me this makeup to review.  That is all!

Pyrex recently came to me asking if I would like to review some of their new cookings tools, the “Supper Saver” collection. I wasn’t sure, because when I cleaned out my kitchen in preparation for my Granite Transformations makeover, I had thrown out, donated, or given away lots of kitchen tools I didn’t use or need anymore. Did I really want to make room for more?

Then I took one look at the Supper Savers collection and decided “yes”! These tools were just too cool and useful to pass up! Here’s what’s in the Supper Savers collection:

• Three Pyrex no-leak lids baking & storage glassware – I love these! There are three different sizes that you can move easily from prep to oven to fridge – and then re-heat leftovers in as well!
• Grocery list notepad (you know I never go to the store without a list!)
• Reusable grocery bag
• Pinch bowls – these tiny, flexible bowls are great for holding small amounts of ingredients as you prep.  I used one to mix up just the perfect tiny amount of garlic butter for my family’s bread the other night!
• Mezzaluna – a super-cool cutting tool with protective cover
• Fine grater with 1/2 cup container so you can measure while you grate (happy to have this since I just bought all that block cheese at Meijer!)
• Small spatula – great for mixing and cooking on the stove as it’s heat resistant up to 500 degrees!
• Basting Brush w/silicone bristles – so easy to clean!!

These great tools help you make a great meal and re-invent leftovers, too!  I’ve really enjoyed using mine in the new kitchen.  I had two meals to prepare for friends who needed one due to illness/injury this week and the Pyrex Supper Savers tools were a big help!

You can win your own Pyrex Supper Savers set!  Here’s how:

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One winner will be chosen at random on Friday, October 1st.  Good luck!