Product Review: Freeman Rose Paper Brightening Mask

Hello Divas!!!

Today I will be reviewing the Freeman Rose Paper Brightening Mask. I bought a bunch of different types of facial masks recently because I wanted to try out new things. This particular mask says it brightens dull skin, which I do not really need because my skin is not dull. I just want to see what it feels like!!!

The mask itself is pretty standard but I did not notice any scent when I opened the packet. I thought it would at least smell slightly of roses but that was not the case.


The thing that differed from some other paper masks I have tried is that this one had a glossy paper backing to the mask. I assumed you were supposed to apply the mask to your face with the glossy side up and use that to position it over your  skin. When you were satisfied with the placement, you would then peel off the glossy paper and leave only the actual product.

After peeling off the glossy paper I continued to smooth the mask over my skin to ensure even contact. I left it on for the recommended five minutes and then peeled it off starting at the edges and working my way in. During the time the mask was on my skin I did not feel like it was doing anything. Some masks tingle so you can feel like they are 'working' but this one did not have any sort of effect.

I felt a very slight residue after removing the mask so I made sure to rinse that off well.  As always, when trying out a new mask I did not apply moisturizer afterwards, so I could gauge the full effect of the product. After about ten minutes I noticed white streaks on my skin so I rinsed off again and let my face air dry.

Once my face dried again I noticed that my skin actually looked like it had a residue and it looked dull. The point of the mask was to brighten skin but this one just made my skin look dull. I ended up rinsing with water one more time and then applied moisturizer.

As always you can click on the image above to buy from Amazon and I will get a referral from that. You can also pick this up at most drugstores and beauty stores if you do not wish to order online.

Verdict: this mask did not really work for me and I will not repurchase.

No More T-Shirts!!!!

Hello Divas!

Although this blog is supposed to be about my beauty and my fashion I have admitted that I am tomboy and not a girly-girl.

One of my biggest things is that I just LOVE to wear t-shirts. They are so comfortable and easy to slip on and I never have to worry about how they fit or if there is a gap for my bra to show through. Of course t-shirts are VERY boyish...unless you get the ones with really short sleeves...which I don't like because of my underarm issues or if they have glitter and other stuff on them.


I have  A LOT of t-shirts but I have decided to stop wearing them unless I am at home or at the gym. I have already made the decision to stop wearing sneakers for that same reason and I must say I am doing well in that area.


My next transition would be to ditch the t-shirts entirely. I usually get a nice blouse to wear but there are some days where I think I am just running out to put gas in the car, or to go through the drive through for Chinese food. It is so easy to grab a t-shirt but that is not really a glamorous look and certainly NOT fitting for a diva in training.

So join me on my quest to stop wearing t-shirts unless I am working out or just staying at home.

This means I now need to plan out a few tops that I can grab and wear when I am just running to do minor things but I do not want to dress up too much.

Trying To Clean Out My Closet

Hello Divas!!

I am attempting to clean out my closet AGAIN to make way for some fresh fashion. I am not a girly type girl and I feel very comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt or a polo shirt.

I have been wearing the same clothes for a LONG time now and I think I would like to get some new items. I did manage to get one or two pieces on sale or clearance but I really would like to do a total overhaul of my closet.

I tried the hanger method but never went through with it. The hanger method is where you
-turn all of your hangers backward
-wear something
-wash items and place them on hangers facing the correct way
-after a predetermined time (usually 6 months) anything on a backwards facing hanger needs to go.

Of course if you have winter months you may need to extend the time but I have clothes that I have not worn when it was hot nor when it was cold. I got rid of a few of them but I just did not get rid of all.

My plan now is to go cold turkey and just strip things off the hangers. Once I have removed EVERYTHING from the closet I will go back through and do a Love it or Leave it method.

If it is an item I Love then it will go on a hanger. If I am not madly in love with it then it will go into a sorting pile and may end up not being a part of my wardrobe moving forward.

Fashion For Less

Hello Divas!!

I know we all love a good new purchase and we also love saving money. Look what I scored recently at a STEAL of a deal.

Yes I got this great little purse for only $6.

That is right SIX bucks!!
It was on clearance..but that does not make it worth any less right. I love the stripes and it is just a great little side purse...it holds everything I need and then some more.

I recently emptied it out so I could use another purse but I will do another roundup where you can see all what it holds.

Great Sale and New Shoes

Hello Divas!!!

I just went shopping today and got a nice little surprise. I mentioned earlier that I wanted to save money by only shopping the sale racks but I got an even better discount than I was looking for.

I was able to get these black and silver zebra print wedges for $6.99...original price $12.00. These are just fun and funky and add a little bit of a heel while being very easy to walk in. The silver looks AWESOME against my foot...and actually looks better than the gold, which my eye was drawn to earlier.

These black and gold metallic flats were $9.99...original price $14.00. They are VERY flat and the gold gives a bit of sparkle to the black and adds a touch of elegance.

And finally I got these pink and purple flip flops for $4.99 total...original price $8.00. I plan on using these as house slippers since I do not like to walk around the house barefooted. They also come in handy when you stay at a hotel, as I recently did.

Yellow Sandals On Sale

Hello Divas!!!!

I love a good sale and I just got a pair of cute sandals for a great deal. You can get these sandals at Payless for only $19.99 as they are on sale right now.

I thought the color was a little bit off when I saw them in the box but they look AMAZING on my skin so I got them.

They also had them in orange which I really loved but sadly I could not find my size. I think I would also love this style in teal as it would go with almost anything and I really don't have much with yellow right now.

I am proud of myself because I am incorporating more color into my world now and I think that having these yellow shoes will force me into getting yellow clothes.

I just need to keep shopping the sales and clearance racks to make sure I don't spend too much with my new taste in shopping.

Sunglasses Under $20

Hello Divas!!!

The summer sun is out in full force and it is time again to take a look at sunglasses. You don't need to spend a lot to get some good sunglasses now and here are a few under $20 that should make you look like the fabulous diva you are.
These are available from Sungglasswearhouse.com for $13.95

If the animal print is not your thing then you might want to take a look at these pastel colored ones from pinkice.com for $12.99


  I actually got the sunglasses I use every day from Walmart and they were less than $20 and suit me just fine!!!

Floaty Summer Tops

Hello Divas!!!

We are now back into the warm weather...yaaaaaaay, and this means it is time for all the HOTTEST fashions available.

I am in love with floaty, flirty summer tops and wanted to share a few with you.

These are so cute and some of them look long enough to be worn as mini dresses so get creative!

I love a few that look a little more dressy for the days when I have to teach. When I stand in front of my class I want to look a little more professional so I might wear something a little more like this.

It looks classy but is not too stuffy.
What are your ideal floaty tops for summer?

Clearance Deals!!! Gold Sequin slip on

Hello Divas!!!

I just saw this AWESOME deal on clearance today. If you rush over to JC Penny you can snag these cute gold shoes for $7.

Yes $7!!!


They were $25 originally so this is a great deal. These shoes look comfortable and classy and they are easy to slip on like sneakers but they look dressy and cute.

I need to run to the mall tomorrow to see if I can find a pair in my size!

Crazy Shoes

Hello Divas!!!

So women's shoes have been getting crazier and crazier. One of the latest trends is the heel-less high heel....if there is such a thing.


I just saw these shoes and there is a a video showing someone actually walking in them. Click on this link and scroll down to the right and play the video.


These shoes are INSANE and I really do not think they can be safe for walking but if you like them then grab your pair today. Personally I think they are a fashion DON'T!

Wraparound Watch Sale

Hello Divas!!

Today's fashion sale is a wraparound watch from Lulus.com





This gorgeous watch is on sale now for $25 and adds a touch of class and elegance to every outfit.

The studded stars add a bit of edge to your sweet look and give you a little bit of a daring look to any outfit.

This is a fun watch and it is a great price so why not check it out today!!!!

Brandi Glanville's Dresses

Hello Divas!!!!

If you watch the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills you MUST know about the crazy Brandi Glanville.

Recently she has been in the news again for some of her revealing dresses. Brandi is quite a character and I must say that I just LOVE her!!!

She wore this to the Oscars and caused a stir.
Now honestly I am NOT a fan of THIS dress. The part around her bust looks awkward but the rest of the dress is amazing.

Then she got in trouble for wearing this.
Now this one I adore. Yes it does reveal some cleavage....ok a LOT of cleavage but it looks great.

The color is HOT and if I looked like that when I was 40 I would rock it too.

Do your thing girl.....there are people who hate you and then there are those of us who LOVE you.

Brandi sometimes says things she should not say....but hey we all do. The thing I love about her is that she is STRAIGHT up with what she says. She does not fake things to tell people and that is refreshing.

Do One Simple Beauty Ritual Every Day

Hello Divas!!

It can look like it takes a lot of work to look great every day and sometimes it does. But you can make your beauty routine take a little less work if you take the time to do one simple beauty ritual every day.

Teeth
Divas have great looking teeth and one of the easiest ways to get that look is to whiten your teeth. I personally use Crest Whitestrips every year to whiten my teeth and the results last all year long.

I get the strips a few months before my birthday in July and I apply them every other day until the box is used up. I get beautifully whiter teeth for only a few minutes every day and then I don't have to think about it for the rest of the year.

Skin
One thing I do EVERY day is to make sure my face is clean before I go to bed. Even if I have been lying around in bed all day (and took a shower in the morning) and don't shower before bed I will wash my face before I hit the sheets.

I also make sure to MOISTURIZE before going to sleep so that my face stays nice and moist while I sleep. This allows for deep penetration of all the skin goodies in my face cream and I wake up with dewy, moist skin.

Nails
I have horrible, flat nails that break and do not grow at all. I do not wear fake nails and since nail polish seems to flake off my nails in two days I opt for clear polish.

I make sure to reapply my nail polish every three days and completely take it off on the weekends to allow my nails a time to rest.

Be A Fabulous Diva On A Limited Budget

Hello Divas!!!
We all want to look great but sometimes that is not the easiest thing to do because we have limited funds and unlimited wants.

You don't actually have to spend a lot to look great. You just need to make very wise purchases and spend the money to get quality where it counts. You need to invest in a good, well made bag but it does not have to be expensive.

I got a bag similar to this one at Sam Moon for under $40 and it serves as my everyday bag. This bag has taken a lot of hits but it still looks good. It is fashionable enough to look nice when I am all dressed up to teach but it also is casual enough to not look out of place when I am wearing jeans and a blouse to go go class.

I am not really into purses but I was told a lady needs to have at least one nice purse and I think this does well for an everyday bag.

This bag is the perfect size to carry one or two textbooks if I need to but it is not too big so I don't feel like I am carrying a giant purse around all the time.

Another thing you can do is to shop the clearance racks when looking for clothes.


Most people seem to forget that the clothes on the clearance rack are the same clothes that were on the regular racks just a couple of weeks ago.

There is nothing wrong with waiting a few weeks for the clothes to go on clearance so that you can pay less. I will ALWAYS head to the clearance racks when I enter a store because I would rather pay $10 for a blouse that has been out for two weeks than to pay the full price of $35 the day it hits the store.

You will still look great....just a little later than the rest of your friends. The only problem with shopping the clearance racks is that you may not get the size you want or the color that you want because of the timing of the clearance.

I say don't worry about that..there are TONS of clearance racks to look through at other stores and you don't need to have every single item that comes out.

Bold New Basics!!!

Hello Divas!!!!

I know we all think of the basics as being plain colors like black and white or even beige. It is time to shake up that way of thinking and introduce some bold new basics.

Patterned pants.
Patterned pants may just be the new basic when paired with a neutral top.

Try to match one of the tones in your pants with the shade of the top used...but try to stay clear of using a black top all the time.

Nautical stripes.
Stripes have always been in style and they are back in a big way this season.

Looking Good Is About Your Surroundings Too

Hello Divas,

Many Divas think that looking great is only about the way you look, the clothes you wear and your makeup and accessories.

That is all good but looking good needs to spread to your surroundings as well. Does your home look good?

I know some Divas who look great in person but their bathroom counter looks like this

This is not really appropriate because it is just messy and it is not the best look for a lady of class.
Or does your bathroom look more like this one?

There is a place for everything and everything is in its place, making things easier to find and having a generally neater appearance. Having a neat bathroom also makes it MUCH easier to get ready in the morning because you do not have to deal with a lot of clutter and you can easily see where everything is.

Blazer Time

Hello Divas!!!

I recently attended an event where the dress code was business casual. This means I did not need to wear a full suit but I did need to dress very nicely because we were having dinner with prominent leaders in the business community.


I ended up wearing a blazer that I borrowed from a friend but this got me thinking that I needed to get a blazer of my own.

I think a blazer adds an air of elegance and professionalism without coming across as stuffy like a full suit jacket.

I am definitely on the hunt for a few blazers myself and while I want a black one that I can pair with everything I would love a red one since I like bright colors.

Love Games Season 4 Fashion: Bad Dani

Hello Divas!

I am currently watching Love Games season 4 and while I love wedges I am wondering what is up with the wedges that Dani is wearing.

She wears the most AWFUL clunky wedges that totally make her outfits drop down a couple of notches. Not that her outfits are very cute to begin with...but the clunky shoes just make it look really dreadful. She is a cute girl but she needs help with her choice of shoes because those are a HOT mess.

Britney's Short Dress With Fanned Sleeves...Love or Hate?

Hello Divas!!!

One of our fave divas has been spotted wearing a new look. Ms Britney Spears recently donned this short dress with fanned sleeves and I wanted to know if you love the look or hate it?




Personally I think the dress could be a little better. It has the potential to be a lovely dress but in this case it is a little too tight around the hips.

The photo was also taken at a weird angle because the sleeves look quite odd on Ms Spears. I like the dress in general....although she could have used a different bra coz her boobs look funny here...

To sum it up...I LOVE it....love Britney and I am glad she is at a healthy looking size!!!

Great Oxfords At Payless

Hello Divas!!!!

If you are looking for a great new pair of shoes for work.....or just a cool pair to make your style a bit more preppy..check out these oxfords from Payless.

Yes that's right ..you can get these fabulous diva shoes at Payless for just under $30 bucks. I just got myself a pair and they are the most comfortable work shoes EVER.

I walked for about 4 hours in them on the first wearing and did not feel uncomfortable at all. These shoes offer the right amount of softness and structure to ensure a good fit. They are not too structured so that they feel hard or uncomfortable but they are not too soft and lacking in support.

They look divine with long pants and I am going to try them out with a skirt to change things up a little bit next time.