Perfectly Posh in Review

Hey hey!

Long time, no see (again.) Long story short, I've been preoccupied. It's hard to focus on makeup artistry as much as I'd love to when my priorities must unfortunately be placed elsewhere. But here we are! Let's get the long-awaited review of some Perfectly Posh products underway. Myself, Traci and Kylene Overstreet, have given these bad boys a try.

 We begin with the BFF Face Wash. This, by far, was my favorite product. I struggle finding a face wash that leaves my skin feeling comfortable. My skin is very dry and tends to peel, so keeping that in check is no easy task. There's no questioning how this made the Posh bestseller's list. IT. FEELS. AMAZING--and will for the entire day. Micro-beads give your skin the sandpaper treatment it needs without causing damage. I've never had a product make my face feel that polished, soft and fresh after one use. Instantly addicting, and the Overstreets agree.

Thank you for existing.

Similar complements go out to the Under Wonder Pore Primer. It has such a glossy texture and comfortable wear. Kylene described it "powder soft," which hits it on the nose. This primer gives your skin a smooth finish, perfect for makeup application afterward. Breathable with a gentle touch of scent, you won't want to wear makeup without it. Long-lasting, too, which is a bonus for those who--like us Texans--tend to sweat makeup off.

Texans also have high humidity keeping their Southern skin plump. I haven't been here long, but have yet to go a day without moisturizing. Perfectly Posh had a few for us to try. You get exactly what you ask for in terms of fragrance. The Lemon Rice Body Butter in particular delivered a zesty scent that lasted longer than expected. The Shameless Flirt Hand Creme and Sister, I'm a Poet, had tasteful floral undertones that were sweeter on the senses. Delightful scents, less than delightful application.

While successful in delivering a healthy dose of deep moisture to the skin, these moisturizers were less absorbent than what I am accustomed to, and tended to leave a sticky residue. These were thick, heavy duty. The effects took some time before kicking in, but were well worth the wait. I'd be more comfortable wearing these at night, where they can work their magic without my minding them; and after a fresh, soapy cleanse, of course.

Bar soaps were also on the menu. The Chatter Chunk Bath Bar had a fair scent, less than fair lather, but ended on a high note with its moisture retention. Combine this with one of the deep moisturizers, and you're on your way to a supple-faced day. The same can be said of the Snarky Bar, but with the added benefits of a scrub, thanks to micro-beads, and much better lather. Snarky took the cake in comparison. I'm in the mood for scrubs, apparently. Traci and Kylene, too.

Well, yeah, okay ... definitely feelin' it.

Mutual, positive feelings returned for our last product: The Tree Hugger Detox Body Scrub. This bad boy has an amazing, summer-ready scent with a touch of fruit sweetness, and will give you the deepest clean of your life. While the BFF Face Wash is designed to pamper the more delicate skin of your face, Tree Hugger takes that clean to the next level with a slightly rougher texture to penetrate the thicker layers of your skin and leave them feeling brand new. We loved this product! We love Perfectly Posh!

Sometimes you just need a hug.

Would I recommend Perfectly Posh? Yes. They deliver up-to-snuff, natural-based products, that easily compete with top brands. They are reasonably priced and deliver. You get what you ask for with plenty of room for pleasant surprises. Their passion for their product shows. Express thanks to makeup-artist, Brandie Seifert, for giving myself, Traci and Kylene the opportunity to dip our toes in the Perfectly Posh world.

Perfectly Posh

Some more technical difficulties later, here we are with a post at last! I've missed you, my pets, (few as you are at present.)

Be happy in the knowledge my computer is fully functional, I'm settled into a job and I'm ready to try new things: like Perfectly Posh! Got my hands on some samples, thanks to Brandie Seifert, makeup extraordinaire. They were unfortunately shelved for a time, but I'm excited to put them to the test. Kylene and Traci Overstreet have also volunteered to be guinea pigs, so we'll be trying them out together! Yay!

Product samples we received are:

- BFF Face Wash
- Under Wonder Primer
- Shameless Flirt Hand Cream
- Lemon Rice Body Butter
- Sister, I'm a Poet, Butter
- Chatter Soap
- Snarky Bar Soap
- Tree Hugger Detox Body Scrub

Please visit the Perfectly Posh website for more detailed information. They focus on natural-based, high-quality products; sans animal testing, petroleum, paraben, paraffin, sulfates/sls, gluten or soy fillers. Does my heart good to see a product line that isn't out to wreck your skin and harm animals in the process.

Thank you, Perfectly Posh! Test results coming soon.

Lord Vader Tutorial

Hello, everyone!

Next tutorial is up for your viewing pleasure, inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars franchise!

Now, before you get too cranky: yes, I'll be putting up some "Back to Basics" videos, featuring foundation application, contouring, etc. I'm not going to want to have to mention or explain the basics for every tutorial when we can jump right into the fun stuff! I might have been smart and done that first thing, but . . . PFF! Way too excited to get my hands dirty. 

Basic videos are next on my to-do list. Promise. I just have so many other fun things in mind! Keep an eye out for them. In the meantime, I'll be looking for a job. I'm such a bum right now. 

Thanks for watching!

First Makeup Tutorial

Waaaaaay too excited for bedtime tonight, kiddies! I'm all settled in after a successful move to Houston, and haven't felt more at home. Technical difficulties are holding things up a bit, but I already have a job lined up and life's lookin' good! It just needs to happen! So, what have I done in the meantime?

MY FIRST MAKEUP TUTORIAL!!
(Complete with blooper reel!)

It's been a long night, but I've finally worked past my technological short-comings and have produced this golden little milestone. Couldn't have had better help to do it, either. Traci made a fitting model to help celebrate--not only my big move and a makeup artist landmark--but her very own B-DAY today! Happy Birthday, Traci, and thank you!

Our subject for the day: a look inspired by HIM's song, Join me in Death; a Traci favorite. A very sexy, smoked out look that isn't too hard to pull off, whether you're out for the evening or belting out a rock ballad. If you haven't checked HIM out, it is quite the delicious band. 

MMmmmm... <3

And with that, Sara must bow out. Good night/morning, everyone! Enjoy!

I'm on my Way!

Here we are, a whole month since my last post, but you won't believe what's happened to me: this girl's moving to Texas!

Crazy, right? Biggest New Year's resolution is already getting checked off. I was able to snag a job at Walmart over the holidays--lucky me. I knew it was a temporary/seasonal position going in. They told me that. They also told me I wouldn't be needed anymore on Christmas Eve. Yikes. Da nerve.

So Walmart was out. I applied for multiple jobs as soon as I got the news, stretching as far as Las Vegas in search of something that would roll in the dough. Nothing. I have yet to hear back from any of the places I applied, regardless of the countless times I called to follow up on each one. Tragedy, but I had something now that I didn't when I first moved back home: a little pocket change.

I looked up plane tickets, and sure enough, found an incredibly inexpensive one-way ticket to Houston, TX--where I have planned to go for years. That month at Walmart gave me just enough money to feel confident about the move, so here I am, ready to take off! I leave tomorrow morning!

What will be in store? Heck if I know. There's a lot riding on this. It's a big risk, but honestly, I've never felt better. People ask me all the time, "Why Texas?" before divulging the details of why Texas is so terrible. (To those who have been more positive, thank you!) I'll be living with my friend, Traci, and her family out there. There are so many more opportunities in Texas--just about anywhere--outside of Utah for makeup artistry. The economy is great, the people friendly and the cost of living will be similar to Utah's. But what takes the cake is just how right it feels. Do I need more excuses?

The day I found the ticket, I had three weeks before take off. Just enough time to prepare for my departure, and things have been going smooth since. I've never had trip preparations go this well. Sure, I have things to be worried about, but if everyone spent their time being too scared to try, where would we be? If nothing else, I've got to give it a shot. I'll regret that more for the rest of my life than any failure Texas could throw at me.

In the spirit of jumping into things, look what else got done today:

T'yah daaaah! My first YouTube video. Pure introduction, so if you don't know me at all, here's your chance to get started. Let's get the warm and gushy, getting-to-know-you, "blah" out of the way. From here on out, you'll be seeing makeup tutorials, but with all my makeup artistry supplies sitting in flat-rate boxes in Houston, you'll just have to wait a little bit longer.

Wish me luck, friends and fam! I can't thank you enough for the support I get from you every day. Here's to my next big adventure.