Author Archives: Denai

NuMe Curling Wands

Posted in Beauty, Hair, Health and Beauty, Uncategorized by

The NuMe Curling Wand is one of my favorite hair tools to date. NuMe produces high quality hair tools for a reasonable price (especially when they go on sale or are running a promotion – which is pretty often if you are willing to wait for it). They are available on the NuMe site, Ulta, and Amazon.

I bought mine during one of their many promotions and got a straightener as well. Both are super for all your styling needs, however for this particular review, I’ll be focusing on the curling wands. NuMe also carries additional styling tools including straighteners, hair dryers, accessories, and styling sets to suit your hair goals.

But on to the curling wands… Since using the NuMe curling wand I have noticed that my curls last a lot longer, like on to the second day durability. Of course, a little touch up is needed, but overall the hold is better than any other curling iron or wand I’ve used in the past.

There are a wide range of wands to fit your curling needs, including the Classic Wand (pictured above), a Reverse Curl Classic Wand, and a Pearl Classic Wand. There are also a variety of colors to choose from such as black, pink, blue, and a few other specialty colors. They come available for both European and US power outlets; and the size ranges include 19mm, 25mm, and 32mm (pictured above). Prices run from around $139 to $179, but again they go on sale all the time. I believe I purchased mine for about $60/$70 during a promotion.

Please let me know if you have any questions that I didn’t cover above and I’ll be happy to share my NuMe experiences with you. Thanks for reading! 🙂

For answers to all your other NuMe questions visit their website here.

Soap & Glory Hand Food

Posted in Beauty, Uncategorized by

Hands down (no pun intended) this is the BEST hand cream you will ever try! I am now on my second bottle and I love it still as much as the first time I used it. 

The formula is rich, without being greasy. It is super hydrating, and a little goes a long way. One bottle will last you a while. It absorbs quickly and does not leave your hands feeling filmy in any way.

There has a slight floral scent, but it is by no means overpowering. It just smells very clean.

Ingredients include macadamia oil, shea butter, and marshmallow. Sounds good enough to eat, right?!

The 4.2 oz. bottle runs about $8, while the 1.69 oz. travel size costs $4. I recommend getting both, as you can have one for home and one to throw in your purse.

Available at these locations:

Soap and Glory and Ulta  

Since we are in the month of December, this would make a perfect stocking stuffer for everyone on your holiday list!

DIY False Eyelash Cleaning

Posted in Beauty, DIY, Make-Up, Uncategorized by


The bane of my existence… cleaning my eyelashes! But I have discovered a new method that makes this whole process less tedious.

What you’ll need:

  • Your used false lashes 
  • Rubbing alcohol (I use 70%)
  • A small dish or bowl 
  • Original eyelash tray that your lashes came in

The process:

  • First place your lashes into a small bowl/dish.
  • Next, pour rubbing alcohol into the bowl/dish until your lashes are completely submerged.
  • Leave them soaking for a few moments.
  • Next, gently remove mascara and glue with your fingers.
  • Once clean, place the eyelashes back in their original tray to maintain their shape.
  • That’s it!

Happy cleaning!! 🙂

    Thred Up

    Posted in DIY, Fashion, Style, Uncategorized by

    With National Recycling Week coming to a close, I wanted to share a secondhand clothing app that you can send your retired apparel into as well as purchase from… like an online Goodwill, but so much better because you can get cash for your donated clothing.

    So Thred Up is an online fashion resale app that sells secondhand apparel for women and children. You can purchase gently used and brand new (with tags attached) items for up to 90% off of what they originally sold for in stores. 


    They also buy secondhand clothing items as well, which is perfect for when you need to clean out your closet. You order a “clean out” kit, fill it up, and send it in. I’ve sent in three bags as of this post and have received somewhere in the ballpark of $30. Not much, true… but it was for items that I wasn’t ever going to wear again, so looking at it in that perspective, it’s a pretty good deal. A cleaner closet and an extra $30 bucks.


    So get those closets cleaned out and replace some unwanted clothes with something new.

    🙂 thanks for reading!

    Halloween Make-up Ideas

    Posted in Beauty, DIY, Halloween, Make-Up, Uncategorized by

    Halloween is just around the corner and it is crunch time to finalize your costume options. Here are a few possibilities that you may choose to replicate for your Halloween haunting festivities.

    Probably one of the most popular Halloween costume options this year will undoubtedly be Harley Quinn from DC Comics due to the movie Suicide Squad and the lovely Margot Robbie who was cast in the role.

    Dia de los Muertos / Sugar Skull Make-up will probably be another popular choice again this year.

    Clowns are on the rise this year, but rather than the scary, creepy type clown, I opted for the cuter harlequin version.

    Pictured above are my adaptations of the characters costume make-up, and listed below is a list of the products I used and links to where you can purchase them, for each of these looks.

    Harley Quinn:

    Dia de los Muertos:

    • Morphe Gel Liner – Shade Slate
    • Melt Cosmetics – Shade Dark Matter
    • Maybelline Great Lash – Blackest Black
    • Ardell Eyelash Glue Adhesive
    • Rhinestones – Michaels Craft Store
    • Headband – Forever 21

    Harlequin Clown:

     

    Thanks for reading!! Happy Halloween!

    Look of the Day – Hunter and Herringbone

    Posted in Fashion, Style, Uncategorized by

    Fall weather is in full swing, and my closet is bursting with all kinds of new outfit combinations to share with you. This one is super versatile – great for work or play!

    Photo Information: Sweater, Shoes, and Bow – Forever 21, Leggings – Hue, and Nail Polish – Essie (Shade Stylenomics).

    Body Blendz Scrubs

    Posted in Beauty, DIY, Make-Up, Uncategorized by

    All the way from Australia, comes one of my favorite body scrubs.

    I must admit that I am only an occasional scrubber, so I may not see all the benefits that these scrubs boast. I can however, attest to the quality of the product in comparison to other scrubs I’ve used. It smells great, is easy to use, and makes my skin feel amazingly soft afterwards.

    All scrub options are a coffee variation and come in a 200 gram packet for $19.95. It is an ample amount with plenty of product for several scrub sessions.

    Scrub Options: 

    • Coffee Scrub
    • Coconut Delight
    • Oats Oats Baby
    • Sugar Daddy

    Their website describes the benefits of each scrub variation as below:

    Our Sugar Daddy Scrub is highly moisturising and highly recommended for use on sensitive skin. It’s perfect for helping reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It aids in treating ingrown hairs, eczema & Keratosis Polaris (the little red spots on the back of your arms and legs), all whilst keeping your skin supple, firm and youthful. 

    Our Coffee Scrub is packed with active ingredients like Caffeine & Sea Salt, which are perfect for targeting cellulite & stretch marks. It is suitable to treat acne, reduce redness and improve skin tone & texture. 

    Our Coconut scrub is highly hydrating and great for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. The essential oils remove dead skin cells, clear away dirt, grime and remove make-up. It can also aid in shrinking wrinkles, preventing cellular ageing and protect against sun damage. 

    Our Oats Scrub is perfect for relieving itchiness, rashes & dry flaky skin. It also increases the natural production of collagen, which aids in smoothing out stretch marks. The oats scrubs also target cellulite, stretch marks, acne, eczema & psoriasis.

      Scrub frequency recommendations from the Body Blendz website:

      We recommend 2 to 3 scrubs a week is perfect to get that glowing, radiant skin you desire and to target stretch marks and cellulite. Make sure to leave the scrub on for 5 to 10 minutes each session for best results.

      Body Blendz also has new body wraps and a new mandarin body scrub, which both look amazing and I can’t wait to try.

      Do you have a scrub that you love? Let me know what your favorite is… thanks for reading! 🙂