Maggie Bags Campus Tote and Key Chain Review

I have the change to review some of the hot new products from Maggie Bags.  First up is the Campus Tote that I have received in Gray.

What: Maggie Bags Campus Tote, a eco friendly and chic way to travel to class in style

Pros: Its a large enough tote to fit a few notebooks and some text books and other essentials like a make up bag, wallet, and sunglasses.  Its got a great lining, that oh so fab Maggie Bags satin purple lining that pops out easy for an easy access to clean any spots.  The zipper at the top is really durable, doesn't look like it would be too delicate.  The handles are wrapped around the bottom so not to worry these handles wont be breaking off any time when they are put to the pressure of carrying a lot of weight.  The feet at the bottom make sure your Maggie Bags stays clean even when you have to set it down and your classmate spills coffee (yes that happened to me once and ruined a bag, so these little feet def protect your bags)

Cons:  I really wish it had a ring on the inside of the bag to clip my keys on, especially since I have the matching Maggie Bags key chain.  Other than that this bag is AWESOME

Overall Thoughts:  LOVE this bag.  Its really the perfect campus bag, no more having to tote around the khaki canvas bags that start to look super grungy after a week or so.

Now onto the Key Chain.

What:  Maggie Bags EcoChic Key Chain

Pros:  Its adorable!  It can be buckled and unbuckled to create a larger or smaller key chain.

Cons:  Its a little big and can be heavy to some but overall I think its great!

Overall:  I like it!  I really like that I can keep my car key on one side and just unbuckle that when I need it.  Definitely convenient.

L'Oreal Double Extend Eye Illuminator Review

So the mascara has two ends, one is a typical mascara, which on its own I love, it really lengthens my lashes.  Then the other end is the Illuminating side, basically a side that is supposed to make your eyes sparkle (and I love sparkles!).  The regular mascara is applied first then you can add the illuminating sparkles.

The brush on the sparkly side is interesting, it took some getting used to.  I really like the rounded applicator tip for my bottom lashes, but the more traditional mascara brush is what I use to apply the "sparkle" on my top lashes.

The sparkles comes in different colors to compliment your eyes.  I was super excited about this mascara, like really really really excited.  I loved the L'Oreal Double Extend Lash Boosting Mascara and I really wanted to love the Eye Illuminating mascara.  I thought it would sparkle and make my eyes look incredible.  It wasn't that spectacular.  I only noticed a few specs of sparkle as I was applying it, but nothing really popped out like I hoped it would have.  I don't think I would buy it again, it was a bit of a let down but I used some CVS extrabucks and a coupon so I didn't pay too much for it.

Maggie Bags Laptop Bag Review

Yesterday I posted the review of the Maggie Bags Hobo and today I will be focusing on the Laptop bag.  I received this bag 2 years ago but my opinions haven't changed a bit.  I used this bag a LOT, it was a go to carry on bag for me (second only to the Vuitton Neverfull).

Buy a Maggie Bag Today: http://www.maggiebags.net


What I love about this bag:

So basically I think messenger bags in general do not look good on me so I am mostly a tote girl.  But there was something about this Maggie Bag that was nice on me.  I didn't hate the way it looked on me.  Maybe it was the pretty interior that made me smile every time I opened it (by you now you probably know how obsessed I am with bag interiors haha).  I like that it has the option to carry it multiple ways: handheld, cross body, or over the shoulder.  This way I can definitely accommodate how I carry it based on size or how heavy it is.  The bag on its own is light but it can get heavy when its stuffed.  I also love that it has metal feet on the bottom of the bag.  Complete peace of mind when putting it on the floor because you know the bag will be fine.  It looks the same as when I got it 2 years ago!  Seriously this bag ages really well.

What I am not so crazy about:

Only one thing, the adjustable strap always slips after using it so I am readjusting it at the end of the day. Not a big deal.

Check out the super cute satin purple interior with tons of slots for cards, pens, phone, etc. LOVE IT

It can fit a 3 inch binder and a 13" laptop at the same time!

This time there is a clipboard, Coach Demi, and more!

Modeling Pics:

(this writer is not currently affiliated with Maggie Bags and was not paid to specifically to do this review)

Maggie Bags Hobo Review

Everyone loves a hobo because it's got a great shape and really practical.  So why not get a hobo that "Saves the Planet in Style" by getting the Maggie Bag Hobo.  Made out of seatbelts that were rejected from use due to color variation, these handbags definitely are an attention grabber.

The bag, like all Maggie Bags, has a beautiful satin purple interior and silver hardware.  This particular style has the name, MAGGIE BAGS, on one of the circular silver pieces of the bag.  Even though it has a good amount of hardware, the bag isn't overly heavy, HUGE plus!!!

I initially reviewed this bag 2 years ago, but not only does my opinion remain the same, but the bag looks the same!  And this is AFTER I spilled a red drink on the bag and let it sit for a few days before using a baby wipe to just wipe it clean.  This bag is in a very light tan color and most other bags would look really worn out after using them for over a year.

Check out the pics to see what fits inside this hobo (a really good amount!) and how it looks on the shoulder.  Absolutely love this bag!!!!

Get yours here: http://maggiebags.net

Maggie Bag Seat Belt Bag Video Review

These video reviews are from Spring and Summer 2009, but my opinion on them is the same.  I still use these bags and absolutely love them.  Overall these bags are incredibly pretty/eye catching, unique, colorful, and durable.  The inside is probably one of my favorite parts of the bag, they are a beautiful satin purple.  I will also be doing a written review of these videos with lots of pictures :)

Buy your Maggie Bag today: http://www.maggiebags.net 

Bags Featured:
Small Tote

Hobo

Small Messenger

Laptop Bag

Medium Tote

YouTube Videos:

(UPDATE: Maggie Bags replaced the small tote with the zipper issue.  Talk about awesome customer service!!!)





(This writer received these bags for the purpose of doing a review.  These opinions are honest.  This writer is not currently affiliated with Maggie Bags)

Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin Review

I am a sucker for hair products especially if they claim to be quick and easy to use.  So I just had to try it after seeing the commercial which advertised having the strength of 20 bobby pins.

What: Goody Simple Styles Spin Pin, averages about $6-7 for two pins






How it looks:

Review:

It works!!!  At first I had some issues, but I usually do when I am trying something out for the first time.  I didn't know how to put the pin in, you can't just stick it in you have to twist it in.  That took getting used to.  I also have much shorter hair that I did a few months ago, so its at my shoulders and I am sure that those with longer hair will have an easier time with this.  It held really well, I didn't feel like my hair was going to fall out, but again it all depended on how I put the pins in.  The directions say put one on the top and then one in the bottom but I found that putting the bottom pin in tilted slightly to the left it held onto my hair better.  I even did some yoga and my hair didn't budge at all!  I picked these up at CVS but you can find them pretty much anywhere.

Would I buy again? YES!



Plus a Look of the Day (LOTD) which I will hopefully keep up with.


Basically this is a very simple look, mostly with matte shadows and lips that didn't sparkle too much.

Face:
MAC Mineral Skin Finish Natural in Light (applied with the Tokidoki kabuki brush at sephora)
NARS Deep Throat Blush (applied with MAC 187)
Too Faced Leopard Bronzer (applied with MAC 168)
Almay Pure Blends Loose Finishing Powder (applied with the sephora all over face brush)

Eyes:
Urban Decay Primer Potion
MAC Vanilla eyeshadow on the lid (applied with MAC 139)
MAC Quarry eyeshadow in the crease (applied with sephora angled blender brush)
NYX liner in Brown (smudged with the stila flat liner brush)
Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara in very black, two coats (because two is better than one when it comes to mascara haha)

Lips:
Too Faced lip of luxury lipstick in sex kitten

(This review was independently written, no compensation was received for this review)

Sigma Brush Review

The original blog is no longer active, but I wanted to write that my initial review was positive however in the youtube comment section of the video there was a rep for Sigma that was very rude and mean to some of my subscribers.  That sparked my initial dislike for Sigma.  Then I had a LOT of issues with the brushes and have essentially given up on the customer service.  Would I recommend them? I can't really say yes or no because its been two years since I've dealt with them and a lot can change in that time.

Dislikes:

• Shedding: the face brushes shed like crazy! I stopped using the 150 because after I used it I would look like I was growing crazy insane facial hair!
• Color fading of the black brushes
• Customer Service:  Any company rep that would be mean to one of my subscribers on my video comments is just not professional and makes me think less of the company.

Likes:

• Eye brushes: they are pretty good EXCEPT the black blender brush (I can't find it on the site any more), they shed and fade and are just not worth using. 

Video:

(This writer is not have any financial disclosures with Sigma Beauty, product was not provided to this write by Sigma Beauty)

L'OREAL Lash Serum and Mascara Review

What: L'OREAL Lash Serum and Mascara Review

Likes:
The mascara is excellent!  After I used the full size sample I was given I purchased it again, that's how good it was.  The lash extending primer is better than most primers I have used in the past, it definitely adds a lot of length, volume, and definition....yup all 3 were improved dramatically, that is something that not all mascaras can do!  In terms of removal, I have no complaints, it comes off easily and doesn't leave any residue.  Even a year after making the video review, its still one of my top mascaras.

Dislikes:
The lash serum, over all didn't really like it.  Made my eyes puffy :(


Video!!!! (watch it for before and after pictures)






(This writer was asked to do this review. received the product for free, and currently has no affiliation with L'OREAL)

Maggie Bags Pink and Brown Large Tote Review

What: Maggie Bags Pink and Brown Large Tote Review


Up for review is the Maggie Bags Pink and Brown large tote!

A little back ground info on Maggie Bags: they are a company that produces handbags from seatbelts.  When a seatbelt is rejected by a car company for use (because of color variation) the seatbelts would usually get tossed in the trash, but not any more because Maggie Bags gives them a new purpose!  They have amazing colors that are super bright and fun and each bag has this ridiculously fabulous satin purple lining.  Check out the video for a tour of the bag!


What did I love about the bag:
The handle length.  Sometimes totes have handles that are too short or too long and I think Maggie Bags got it right.  The bag hands perfectly even under a big jacket (something we all know is a total pain in the winter).

The bag is durable!  I can literally toss it around, put it on the floor, drop it, and never worry about tarnishing its beauty.  I have a tan hobo that was the victim of red punch on a 4th of July party and forgot to clean the bag as soon as I got home, a few days later and a little scrubbing from a baby wipe and the bag was good as new.

The bottom of the bag has four little feet, perfect for setting it down in a restaurant and not worrying about dirtying the bottom of the bag.

Its unique and you will get stopped and complimented.  I have never received as many compliments on my bags as I do with my Maggie Bags (many more reviews to come on the MB collection).  Even boys like the bag (which is such a rarity!).

Video!!!!




Pictures:

(This writer is not currently affiliated with Maggie Bags)

Louis Vuitton Amarante Zippy Coin Purse Review

What:  LV Zippy Coin Purse (ZCP) in Amarante

What is not to like about this? It's small, super shiny, sparkles when the sun hits it just right, and absolutely awesome.  When I initially bought this two years ago it was because I needed something small but that could still hold a lot, because I really can't be without all my cards.

One thing I didn't really love was how smudged it got with finger prints.  Every time I touched it my print was on there.  It does come with a cloth to wipe all smudges off but this Vernis color just attracted smudges.  I did own a LV Vernis Ludlow in Fuchsia before and it never got smudged, definitely a unique problem to the Amarante color.  Overall its a great ZCP, not that much more expensive than the monogram or damier ZCPs, and totally worth getting.


Video!!!!


Pictures!!!!

(This is an independent review and this writer was not compensated for this review)