I honestly can’t get enough of Off Broadway Shoes. They just have great shoes and the great prices keep me coming back for more. Here are the shoes I bought from Off Broadway Shoes in July (sorry for the late post. I’ve been busy.).
Lifestride Brayden
I needed a pair of comfortable shoes that were easy to slip on and off and had a low heel. I like flats with a heel (not because I need to be taller but the fact that flats without heels have a tendency to make me feel like I’m going backwards). I got these shoes for work and they help me stand 8-12 hours a day without feeling hurt, pinched, etc. It has a rubber sole that absorbs shock very well and is accompanied with a 1.5″ chunky heel. The insole reminds me of a Dr. Scholl’s insole and the memory foam cushions your feet. I have two issues however. I wish the insole materials wicked away moisture a lot better. My feet stay dry throughout the day but they just don’t seem to with the Braydens. I’ve tried wearing socks, powders, etc., but they still cause me to feel more or less icky. The second thing I noticed about this shoe is that the toe box is so large that it covers the metatarsal bones. That area soon began to feel sore as that portion of the shoe limited how I could and could not move my foot. Overall, I like these shoes because they work wonders for anyone who works in retail but it’s best to have other pairs of shoes to rotate in case they do become uncomfortable (you should be rotating your shoes regardless for so many reasons).
Sorry they look a bit worn. I didn’t get the chance to take photos of them earlier.
Rialto Irene
I wanted some sandals that wouldn’t make the “smacking” sound that most thong sandals did. I admit that these are not the trendiest things I’ve ever seen but they sure are comfy and I can run in them without having to worry that they’ll come off. I love nude sandals because any embellishments look like they’re just floating on top of your foot.
Adrianna Papell Melisa
I love these shoes. When I saw them, I knew I just had to have them. They are so beautiful in person and the photos really do them no justice whatsoever. I’m not a big fan of open-toe heels but these looked really nice on my feet, kind of like a nice set of demure lingerie. It has a gold outsole and the underside of the vamp is decorated in gold glitter. Swarovski elements are on the straps of these satin shoes. I wanted a low-heel sandal that could double up as an evening/special occasion shoe. These shoes are very “Old Hollywood Glamour” in my opinion and that is why I got them. With a 2″ kitten heel, these sandals are surprisingly well-fitted and secure.
I hope you all enjoyed this post and I’ll be posting another article on the Michael Kors pumps I just got three days ago (I’m so in love with them!).
I ran out of my go-to lip color, Cute Pink, the other day so I had to pick up another from Sephora. I ended up spending almost $100 on a few glosses but they last for so long (a year to two years per tube) that it’s not really a big deal. I’m super excited and content with the colors at the moment and I will pick up some more when I get the chance in the future. I have a lot of pinks and I think a few violets and nudes would be good, too. They’re only $14 a tube so they’re pretty affordable. I like that they’re not overly pigmented so that they are noticeable yet not harsh. I’ll do a swatch test later on but I just wanted to show you all my new glosses for now. Sorry for the image quality. I’m still waiting for the Note 3 to be released and I refuse to get a new phone until I get to play with it. Note: The colors are slightly darker than the photo depicts.
My new Sephora glosses!
Here are the list of colors (from top to bottom) and my names for them:
#10 Baby Doll Pink (shiny): I actually wanted a gloss that was a very pretty and light pink for the days when I’m wearing a dramatic eye look. Baby Doll Pink is perfect for that because it stands out without taking the spotlight from any other features you may want to be showcased. For the strong eye and ballet pink lips, I’ll call this one my Angelina Jolie.
#11 Pin Up Pink (shiny): I LOVE THIS LIP GLOSS! The color is a very hot pink and it is so flattering, fun, and youthful in my opinion. I honestly think every girl and woman should have this shade in her make up stash. The color is highly pigmented and it’s quite opaque. I think my Cute PInk will have some competition because I wouldn’t mind wearing this one every day (I actually plan on wearing this to work today lol!) I feel like Nicki Minaj when I wear this because I feel so vivacious and fierce.
#15 Cute Pink (shimmery): I’ve had this shade for just about a year or two and I really love it. It’s wearable and great for an every day look. You can amp it up with a second coat and it’s actually quite natural looking unless you’re very light or very dark complexion-wise. It’s has light-reflecting particles in it so it gives off a three-dimensional effects when light hits it. This is a must-have for the minimalist and even the professional woman. Believe it or not, but this shade exudes Drew Barrymore to me. I know she wears a lot of reds and plums but she has also worn a lot of sheer pinks and mauves. This shade is just like her – fresh, subdued and approachable.
#18 The Red (shiny): I know the photo doesn’t do this shade any justice (will post new ones soon), but this is actually a fire-engine red “red”. I wasn’t sure what to think of it at first but I can definitely tell you that the color is semi-opaque and it’s not as harsh as it would seem. It’s such a sexy color that I think everyone should have. Red is empowering, seductive, and mysterious. I see people everyday at work but the ones with a strong and beautiful lip color always stand out in my mind, and typically, those ladies are wearing a red. This is my Marilyn Monroe because Marilyn Monroe really knew what she was doing! Like I said, this red is sheer but you can really layer it on with second coat.
#09 Love Me Pink (shimmery): This pink feels like a sheerer version of #11 Pin Up Pink with some hot pink and blue light-reflecting elements incorporated in it. You’d think that blue and hot pink particles in a pink lip gloss wouldn’t look good but it actually does. If #15 Cute Pink is three-dimensional, this really takes it up a few notches, super holographic. I’m not saying you’ll look like a disco ball but it’s sheer enough that you won’t. This is possibly the sheerest shade of all the lip glosses named here. I’d say this is for the days when you don’t want a strong lip color but you still want your lips to look finished. This shade really reminds me of Ke$ha who loves glitter so much and it’s afraid of a dewy, experimental look.
Before I sign off, I just wanted to answer the question of why Sephora when there are so many better brands out there such as NARS and MAC? I am a NARS die hard and I agree that their lip glosses are so highly pigmented as with all of their products. However, for over $25 a tube, I’m a little reluctant to spend. I like variety in my lip color so it is more important for me that whatever collection or brand I went with that it had a large color selection and that is was slightly more affordable than $25. I have no issue with $12-14 a tube. NARS is extremely pigmented as is with MAC lip glosses and I think the NARS glosses and Larger Than Life glosses tend to be stickier and tackier than I like. I typically never wear lip gloss because I absolutely hate the tacky, sticky feeling that always seems to draw my hair to my lips.
From my experience, I think the Sephora Collection lip glosses are very light in texture and they hydrate and smooth out my lips which are always dry. Your lips are actually in better shape after using them. They don’t have any strong fragrances or tastes to them and the consistency has stayed the same throughout a one to two year period of usage. You get 0.11 oz. per lip gloss and like I said, my #15 Cute Pink has lasted me for nearly two years. The applicator wand is one of my favorites because it looks lips a spongy cotton swap with a pinched waist, very hourglass like. At first, I didn’t like it but then I understood why the design was like that. The pinched waist is for your bottom lip so that the product glides on effortlessly. The flat portion of the wand can be used for your upper lip and to “pat” on product to fill in spots, etc. I think the wand makes it a lot easier to put on your lip color even without a mirror or if you are in a rush because of it’s organic shape and design.
Here is the link to the Sephora lip glosses and you can even get them at your local Sephora:
I hope you enjoyed reading this review and I will post more photos later. There are so many other shades I want to get but that’ll come with time. I have to get ready for work that I start in a couple of hours so it’s time to get glammed up.
Napalm Kitty 