My Valentine's Day Gift featuring POMP!

Well we all know that tomorrow is Valentine's Day and my present actually came today.  I thought I would write a quick post and show you all what I received.  I decided that I really "needed" another piece of jewelry from Pomp and what better time to get it, as a gift!  It is getting harder and harder to decide what piece I want next.  I wish I could just order all of them and be done with this obsession.  Ok, I will make this short and sweet.  I wanted to get this up that way if you are still in search of your perfect present, this might just be for you.

I received the POMP Starfish necklace in rose gold today.  I know I say this about every singe piece of POMP but there really is nothing else to say.  This piece is absolutely stunning.  I love the larger size of the starfish itself.  This is an amazing statement necklace.  I know that this is going to be my new signature piece!  Here is the information and photo of Sharon wearing it, taken from the website -

This is the piece that started it all! Our most popular item is now available in rose-toned gold. Hanging on an 18" chain with a lobster claw clasp. 14kt plated rose colored gold.

Here is my photo up close -

See once again, I told you STUNNING!  If you would like to order this gorgeous sea creature or another gorgeous piece you can go to http://shop.sharoncasejewelry.com/Starfish-Pendant-0013.htm to get yours!

In the case of POMPing it up one more time - This case is SOLVED!

Detective Kathy

My Beauty Interview with Sharon Case Part 1

If you follow my posts you know that the gorgeous and talented Sharon Case, Sharon Newman from The Young and The Restless, graciously offered to do a beauty interview with me. I of course jumped at the chance to find out Sharon's beauty products of choice.  Before I get on to the Q & A with the Y & R star, let me first tell you what a pleasure it has been getting to know Sharon.  It all started with a question to her about what lipstick she was wearing on the show.  Who would have ever thought it would end up with me asking her questions for my blog!  Sharon is as gorgeous inside as she is outside.  Her kindness to her fans really makes us feel so special.  Sharon shares her time with us on Twitter, joining in on discussions about her character Sharon and also the real life Sharon.  I find it truly amazing that she would actually take the time to get to know her fans and share parts of her life with us.  I also have to say that I have met some amazing people who are also fans of Sharon.  We are community of Sharon Case fans and I have gotten to know some of them personally.  Some of the girls have fan sites dedicated to just Sharon, others have sites dedicated to Y & R.  I will put a few of them below so you can check them out as well.  You can find out for yourself just why we are fans! 

OK on to the interview, I am going to do half of the questions now, that are totally makeup related, and the other half in another post. 

Here are the first 5 beauty questions that I asked Sharon.  The answers are exactly hers as they were written back to me through email!  The questions and answers have not been altered in any way! 

1.  If you were to empty out your makeup bag right now, what products would we see?

Id see a mess! I've been meaning to clean out my makeup drawer for a long time. I have more lip glosses and mascaras than anything else, that's what I wear most days when I'm not at work. I don't buy a lot of big name brands, I have more drug store makeup like Cover Girl and Loreal though I've been using Bobbie Brown cream eyeliner for years. We use it everyday on the show too.  


2.  What is one makeup product that you could not live without?

Honestly, its my PrettyGirlMakeup.com lip gloss. I just cannot live without a great lip gloss. Its the one thing I wear everyday and I apply all day long. The second thing would be mascara, Clinique, because it really does stay on all day but then washes off easily without too much scrubbing. 

3.  What is your skincare routine?  What products do you use?
I do a home facial once a week which involves exfoliation, a mud mask and a moisture mask. Occasionally ill go to a salon for a deeper facial or microdermabrasion. Though I'm not necessarily into big name brands, I have nothing against them when they really work....lately I have been using Estee Lauder day and night cremes. I used to use a no-name moisturizer id buy at a local small salon called Accent On Skin. In fact, I used that product my entire life and I still like it today but these days i need a heavier product.


4.  When we spoke on Twitter, you mentioned that you love Pretty Girl Makeup.  What are your favorite products from Pretty Girl?
I like the entire makeup line at Pretty Girl. You'll find she has all the latest and greatest colors and the quality is amazing. I mostly wear the lip colors like "Soul Mates" and "Your A Doll" for everyday wear but I love the bolder colors too, it just depends on how I'm dressed that day.


5.  What is your everyday, not on set, makeup routine?
Off screen I have a beauty regimen more so than a makeup routine. My dermatologist told me to exfoliate at least 2 times a week and use a heavy moisturizer at least twice a day. The trick is to spend 5 minutes lightly massaging the moisturizer into your skin. The result is better hydration and circulation. I've notice a difference, my face looks fresher all day.

Well my friends, those are the first 5 questions that I asked Sharon.  If you follow my posts, or follow Sharon on Twitter, I am sure you already know about Pretty Girl Makeup!  I am thinking if you are a CRAZY fan like me, you already own both of the colors that Sharon mentioned!  With Sharon's permission, here is a photo taken from her Twitter photos.  This photo shows her holding up one of her favorite gloss in "Your A Doll!"

If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below.  I will be posting part 2 of my interview very soon.  I also have a Pretty Girl makeup Haul Review coming up in the next few days.  I went a little nuts and bought a ton of products from Pretty Girl.  I mean come on now, if they are one of Sharon's favorite, I had to give them a try!  I wanted to wear them for a while so I could give you my review. 

Here are the Y&R and Sharon Case fan sites that I told you about earlier in this post - Bonnie (@SharonCaseFans on Twitter) has a website dedicated to the gorg and talented Sharon -   http://sharoncasefans.com/ .   Bonnie is in the process of interviewing Sharon for her website!  Be sure to check that out.  I am sure Bonnie asked Sharon some great questions!  The next is Lynn (@ColonnadeLynn on Twitter)  Lynn's website is all about Y&R http://thecolonnaderoom.smfforfree3.com/index.php This is a wonderful and small group of ladies who chat about the show!  Lynn and I have a competition on who can own more of Sharon's POMP Jewelry!  I think Lynn is definitely winning!  These are just two of the wonderful ladies that I have gotten to know on Twitter!  There are so many more - Follow us and see!

In the case of being able to interview my favorite daytime diva - This case is SOLVED!!!!!

Detective Kathy

Pretty Girl Makeup ... Yummy Mummy Review

If you follow my posts or follow me on Twitter, you know that I recently found a new cosmetic company called Pretty Girl Makeup.  I ordered on the recommendation of the gorgeous Sharon Case.  Do I really need to explain who Sharon is?  I think not, if you don't know who, you must not be following my blog posts  religiously like you should!  : ) Sharon told me on Twitter that some of her favorite products are from Pretty Girl.  I immediately placed my order and it really was love at first swipe.  First swipe of the lipstick and lipgloss that is!  I will have a complete makeup review coming within the next few days.  This review is actually about a body product called Yummy Mummy! 

Before I go on any further let me tell you a little bit about the creator of Pretty Girl.  Christina Flach, a pretty girl herself, is the CEO and also a FORD Makeup Artist.  She and I have become pen pals ever since my very first order of Pretty Girl! My first email to the gorgeous Christina was to add something else to my order.  The next email was a color recommendation.  The next .. well the rest is history because we chat quite a bit these days about her fabulous products!  I first fell in love with Pretty Girl because of the top notch quality of the products.  The classy, fun, and unique packaging was also a huge factor!  Having Christina be so helpful, down to earth, and real, makes it that much better!  Christina has taken her life experiences and expertise as a FORD Makeup Artist to create this expressive line.  This line maintains the highest level of quality.  I have always felt that when a top Makeup Artist creates his or her own line of cosmetics and skincare, it must be a quality product.  Just think they are actually using it on their clients and putting their name on the line, in more ways than one.  Christina uses her makeup on the many celebrities that she works with.  I know as a Makeup Artist myself, I only use the highest quality products on my clients.  I would not settle for anything less. Today I just talked to my friend Stacy about using Pretty Girl for her wedding makeup in September! I told her that we will definitely be using the lip products because they are so gorg and stay on FOREVER! 

Ok now on to the review - YUMMY MUMMY!  What is it you ask?  Good question, here is the information taken from Pretty Girl website -

Yummy Mummy Vanilla Sugar Aloe Vera Body Cream is loaded with soothing Aloe Vera and Shea butter to give your skin the nourishment it needs to stay extra pretty! Ideal for pretty mummies on the go to help with stretch marks, tired swollen feet and dry skin.

I have to say when I first opened the jar the smell was absolutely amazing!  It smelled like warm vanilla, not that sicky sweet vanilla, that yummy warm vanilla that makes everyone happy when they smell it. The texture of this cream is semi thick and not greasy at all.  I put it on my hands and arms and it soaked right in to my skin.  My skin felt so smooth and soft immediately after I put it on.  Another plus is you only need to use a little of this rich cream to keep your skin hydrated.  I have been using it everyday since I received it and I must say, I am totally in love!  My skin is super duper dry from this Upstate NY weather, and Yummy Mummy does the trick.  It has become my nighttime ritual to apply this right before I go to bed.  The smell is heavenly and helps me have sweet dreams!  Don't worry, you don't have to be a mummy to use this, this is good for everyone!  Christina also suggests using this in the summer after you come in out of the sun.  I can just imagine myself on a warm sunny day getting out of my pool, slathering some Yummy Mummy on and smelling that yummy vanilla scent.  OK so that is NOT going to happen for a few more months...a girl can dream can't she? 

Just to let you know, this product comes in a huge 8oz tub and it sells for $20.00 at www.prettygirlmakeup.com  If you use the code "PRETTY" in the checkout you will receive 25% off of your order.  This means that the price for this fab cream will only be $15.00! Here is Yummy Mummy below -

If you have a Twitter account you can follow the gorgeous and talented Christina at @Prettygirlmkup ... Christina also has a facebook account.  If you search for Pretty Girl Makeup, you will find her!  This is where you can find out about new products and specials.  She also likes to post her Pretty Girl lipstick of the day! Ok  so I totally do that as well on Twitter!  Sometimes I am even wearing the same color as Sharon!  If you have any questions about Pretty Girl please don't hesitate to ask.  As I said, my makeup review will be coming up soon.  I bought a ton of amazing products that I cannot wait to share with all of you. 

 

If you purchased any Pretty Girl, please comment below and let me know what you received and how much you love it! 

 

In the case of becoming a VIP (Very Important Pretty) and wanting to share my new love with all of you - This case is SOLVED!

 

Detective Kathy

My POMP by Sharon Case Order Arrived!

The first word that comes to my mind when I think of someone wearing a piece of POMP jewelry by Sharon Case is - WARNING!  This jewelry should come with a huge warning attached.  Here is what it should read:

Dear Pomp customer,
If you are someone who does not like to receive any attention, please DO NOT, I repeat please DO NOT purchase any piece of Pomp jewelry! If you do purchase and decide to wear it, you will receive nothing BUT attention and compliments from EVERYONE! 
Sincerely,
Pomp Customer Service

I have to say I have seen a lot of jewelry in my time and this jewelry is exquisite!  The first piece that I ordered was the Pave Coin Necklace.  When this piece arrived I could not put it around my neck fast enough. It was even more gorgeous in person than it was on the website.  I wore it to work and everyone commented on it.  They thought that I had gone out and spent a fortune on myself!  The crystals are so sparkly.  I absolutely love it.  I loved it when Sharon wore it on the show, and I love it even more now that I have my very own. 

Today, I received my Crystal Cluster Earrings in silver.  I remember writing Sharon on Twitter about earrings that she had on when she was at the jail visiting Victor.  I was so mesmerized by the jewels in her ears, I didn't even pay attention to what she and Victor were saying.  I told her how much I loved her earrings and she told me that they were from her line.  Right there is when my obsession began with checking the Pomp website daily, like it was my job, to see if I could order.  As soon as I opened these earrings I was in shock at how absolutely gorgeous they are!  One thing that I love about the earrings is that they are not heavy.  They are the perfect weight and size.  I actually just wore these beauties to the grocery store.  I happened to see one of my friends and she commented on how gorg these earrings were.  OK YES, I did wear them to the grocery store! With that said, I will now insert one of my favorite quotes - "Everyday is a fashion show, and the world is your runway." now those my friends are words to live by!

OK here is a photo that I took of these gorgeous creatures! -

Tell me these two pieces are not daytime drama worthy!  A lot of celebs come out with lines but never have I been so obsessed with jewelry like I am with Sharon's.  I have had the pleasure of talking to Sharon via Twitter and I have to say that she is as gorgeous inside as she is on the out!  She is one celeb who truly cares about her fans and makes them feel special! 

Alright I really have to run ... tooooooo http://sharoncasejewelry.com/ to see what is next on my list.  Oh wait a minute...Valentine's Day is February 14th and I am sure my wonderful husband has not picked out my gift yet.  I am thinking a Starfish Necklace in rose gold would definitely do the trick! One Starfish necklace gift coming right up!

In the case of looking like a Daytime Emmy winner every single day - This case is SOLVED!!

Detective Kathy

*** Please stay tuned because I have some EXCITING things coming up in the next few weeks!  I will let you in on a secret....Sharon Case allowed me to interview her for my blog! I know ... CRAZY... right?  I actually could not believe it myself! I am so honored I cannot even tell you!  I asked her beauty questions (um of course I did!) and I cannot wait to hear her answers and share them with all of you!!

Also as you all know my last post was about Pretty Girl Makeup.  I have received a ton of questions about the line so product reviews will be up shortly!  BTW http://www.prettygirlmakeup.com/ is still accepting the "PRETTY" code to receive 25% off your order.  If you have any questions before my reviews are up, please TWEET me or comment below! I would be happy to help! I think I will definitely be a Pretty Girl for life!  xoxoxoxoxo

Calling All Pretty Girls - Let's Save Some $$$

So here's the 411 for all my pretty girl followers of my blog posts and on my favorite media outlet Twitter!  As you all may know from one of my previous blog posts about my fav daytime diva Sharon Case, I was on the hunt for her favorite lipgloss and lipstick.  My investigation was successful and I found that "Pretty Girl Makeup" was Sharon's go to company for her perfect pout.  If you follow her on Twitter, you will even find a picture of her with her Pretty Girl Lipgloss in "You're A Doll".

To my surprise, Christina Flach CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup emailed me today with something special for me, and something for me to share with all of you!  Christina knows that after purchasing a few of her products, I am so in love with her colors, formula, and packaging.  She gave me a 25% off code for myself, and also for my followers and friends!  I am so excited because there are  more colors that I would like to add to my collection!  Just for reference, Sharon's favorite colors are - Lipgloss in "Soul Mate" and "You're A Doll" and lipsticks in "Let's Go Shopping" and "Rich Husband".  The first two colors that I received are pictured in my post - "Update on Sharon Case's Lip Colors".  The other one I received a few days later.  I will post a photo below for you.  This is the color - "Day At The Spa".  I have been getting a ton of compliments on this color whenever I wear it.  Its the perfect pink pearl color!

So here is the website so you can go on and order - http://prettygirlmakeup.com  All you have to do is type the word - "PRETTY" in the box where it says Voucher.  When you order, please comment below and let me know what you are getting.  I am certain that you are going to fall in love with Pretty Girl just like I did! 

In the case of saving money and wearing the same colors as our favorite Pretty Girl Sharon Case - This case is SOLVED!

Detective Kathy 

Update on Sharon Case's Jewelry POMP

Yesterday while I was doing my usual stalking of my Twitter news feed, I came across an exciting post.  Sharon Case announced that her Jewelry line POMP  is now available.  I immediately went on and found so many of the pieces I have been drooling over for the past months.  Sharon's designs are absolutely breathtaking.  It's funny that on Friday's episode I was staring at Sharon's gorgeous diamond pendent and now it will be mine.  I only ordered one piece, this time, from the site.  It was so hard to choose because every single piece is stunning.  I chose the Pave Coin Pendent in silver as my first purchase.  My next will be the Crystal Cluster Earrings.  I am so excited to receive my necklace.  I know this is going to be a piece that I will wear all of the time.  I have a favorite diamond cross that I received for Christmas about 3 years ago, this piece will look perfect layered under it.  Here is a photo of the necklace taken from the POMP website -

Isn't it gorgeous?  I will update you when I receive my piece.  I just had to share with all of you just in case you don't have a Twitter account.  I didn't want any of the Sharon fans to miss out on these pieces.  I have to also comment on the prices of her pieces.  This pendant above is $29.95!  I think that is TOTALLY reasonable for a piece that looks like this.  Also to actually own something that the gorgeous Sharon has created is actually priceless! 

Here is the website https://shop.sharoncasejewelry.com  Go check it out and post a comment below letting me know what you think of the pieces, and if you decided to purchase any!

In the case of owning a unique design by my favorite Daytime Diva - This case is SOLVED

Detective Kathy

I Just Love to Be A Winner!

As far as makeup products, you may think that it takes a lot to impress me!  You might be thinking  if it doesn't come in a shiny black compact with white interlocking CC's, it usually doesn't make it in my makeup bag.  That is actually not true at all.  I have so many products from all different lines.  I have products from the drug store, department store, and speciality stores alike!  I love them ALL, I would be lying if I said I loved them all equally, but anyway I love them so let's just leave it at that!

I had mentioned in a previous post that I won a contest on Twitter.  The contest was from the website - "Beauty Undercover" www.beautyundercover.com.  They have something called "Swag Alerts" everyday.  This is where they alert their Twitter followers once the give away is open.  You simply go on the website and fill out the info.  I hate to say it but the first time I entered, I was a WINNER!  I won a NYX Nude on Nude Natural Look Kit.  This little beauty holds 9 eye shadows and 2 lip colors.  When I opened it up I immediately thought it looked like a mini Naked Palette.  The colors were super pretty and I was excited to see how the pigment and staying power was going to be.  I used it the next morning and knowing the quality of all the other NYX products that I own, I should have known that  these were just as amazing!  The colors had a ton of pigment, went on smooth, and stayed on all day.  Can't beat that with a big fat bat now can we? I read that the palette is $13.00 and can be purchased at Ulta.  This is TOTALLY worth the price in my beauty book.  I would actually pay much more for something with this quality and convenience.  Most of the colors are matte, which I have been liking for a change.  Here is the palette below -

Ironic that the last Twitter contest I won was also NYX products!  I have been enjoying those as well.  NYX is a great line especially for someone who doesn't want to spend a lot on cosmetics, but doesn't want to sacrifice the quality.  They have a ton of products to choose from with a vast array of colors.  I would definitely purchase more of these cuteee little NYX palettes.

Make sure you check out Beauty Undercover.  They have so much more than giveaways! They talk about current trends, cosmetics and a lot more.  It's a great site, and the giveaways are the fabu! Also how about that name - Beauty Undercover, I think that they should team up with The Makeup Detectives!  Imagine the cases of beauty that would be solved!

In the case of feeling like one of the luckiest girls in the world - This case is SOLVED!

Detective Kathy