DIY: Gold Flecks Mani

Hello There, March!

With the intense heat we've been experiencing the past couple of weeks, it looks like summer has knocked on our doors a wee bit early as I would have wanted. But before summer vacation begins, we still have my fourth grader's final exams (I have to review too, you know) and a whole lot of planning on my part for my kids' birthday celebrations (their birthdays are just two days apart). Plus, I still have no idea what kind of activities/summer classes my girls would take to keep them occupied for two whole months.

Aside from my tasks on hand, I am very much looking forward to lots of fun times with my family starting this month. And on this note, here's Fat Mum Slim's Photo A Day Challenge List for March 2013:

Tarte Carried Away Collector's Set

I'm a lucky girl. I've been dreaming about this limited edition set from Tarte for months now (see my post, Makeup Palettes/Sets To Look Out For) and while I had plenty time to purchase one when I discovered it, I held back and it sold out. Bummer.

But thank goodness for a local reseller I randomly found on Facebook. I rarely check my Facebook account and this one time I did, I saw a photo of the Tarte set I've been coveting among other makeup products for sale in my timeline. I panicked a bit when the seller said they only have one set arriving in a few weeks. I must have it!!!

But it's my dear husband whom I should really be thanking. He asked what I wanted for Valentine's Day and told him that he could just get this for me and he gladly agreed! Thank you for your amazing (and forced upon) gift, Hon! ;-*

I've noticed that Tarte makes great packaging, not that it's more important than what's inside but I think it is important nonetheless. And I absolutely love the Moroccan-inspired packaging - very, very pretty! The whole thing is huge and it is not something you can carry around everyday. It is, however, a great portable kit to bring along when traveling. Not only does it have lots of space but the big mirror is just perfect!