Kushyfoot's Fall 2014 Collection

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Fall is here to stay, the flip flops have been packed away and the shorts stored for next year too.  With the change in seasons, I've been sorting through my socks and leg wear collection and it was time for some new options.

The arrival of four pieces from the Kushyfoot Fall 2014 Collection to review, was quite timely for me!  Kushyfoot is known for its chic, well-made, yet affordable tights that are a wardrobe essential for millions of women that are both durable and comfortable.  There is also the added benefit that both their leg wear and socks have their exclusive massaging, reflexology inspired sole that enhances the wearing experience.  It's designed to relieve tension & fatigue.

This is the Opaque Knee Length 2 Pairs Value Pack.  On the left are the Fishnet style and on the right is Plain.  In this picture, and all of the following, I have positioned the sole facing up so you can see what makes Kushyfoot leg and foot wear stand out,

The fishnet allows for wears to be a little daring, by letting a bit peek out between your shoe and the bottom of your pant leg.  I guess I'm a little more daring than most because I think they are super cute when worn with ballet flats and to be honest, I tend to overheat easily so those fishnets also equal a little extra breathability to me!  Also, I like the fishnet design on socks, but a set of tights would probably be too much for me, it's nice to have this option.

I also received two sets of tights.  These Fashion Tights are in the Rib style, a very nice way to have a little extra detail on your legs.  I like how the vertical ribs also help give the illusion of leaner, longer legs.  These are thicker tights, so I think they'd provide some real added warmth during the colder months, and I think they'd look great worn with a skirt and boots.

The Shaping Tights help streamline your figure and enhance your legs.  I usually find the word shaping to equal tight and uncomfortable, but I was quite pleased to find these are much more comfortable than expected.  I will actually wear these!  That's saying a lot.  I hate to feel squeezed into anything, and these do not make me feel that way at all.

The Microfiber Crew sock was my favorite item from what was sent.  To me, this is the work horse for your collection.  They are super wearable, comfort band is great because there is almost no pressure around your leg.  You know what I mean, how after a long day when you take off your socks there is sometimes an indentation where the band was sitting against your skin?  Not that case here!  In my opinion, the only drawback to Kushyfoot's trouser socks is that their care directions say to hand wash and line dry.  I prefer the ease of machine washable!

I enjoyed doing this Kushyfoot review because their products offer a unique sole and with so many different styles that range from chic to edgy to more conservative, there are so many options!  Plus they are affordable, suggested prices range from $6.99-$9.99, and can be found at these retailers and are also available in multi packs on their site.  I hope you'll check them out!



Disclosure: A complimentary sample was sent to facilitate this review via a PR intermediary.  No other compensation was provided.  The experiences and opinions related within are both personal and unbiased.  Your experience may differ. 

Halloween Food Inspiration from My Friend's Party

Last weekend my friend's daughter had a Halloween themed 8th birthday party and the food buffet was so cool & themed up!  I wanted to share some pictures with you, to give you some inspiration for fun but spooky food!

Her husband made the Devil's Eyes above.  They're your normal deviled eggs but with a green olive pupil and a little bit of red frosting from the tube.  I might sound odd to have that sweetness on the egg but they were really good!

You can get a glimpse of these Witches Fingers below the Devil's Eyes in the top photo, and here is a closer look.  Can you guess what the finger nails are?  Marshmallows!  These were made from a kit, I think it was purchased at Target.  But I think it could be recreated with pre-made bread stick dough, food coloring for the green, etc.

There was dry ice in a cauldron setting the mood and in front of it were some cute candies.  Besides what I've shown some other easy but fun ideas that were used on the buffet were:

• Sand Witches: purchased Costco croissant sandwiches
• Jack-O-Lantern Pizza: frozen cheese pizza baked with pepperoni cut to look like a jack-o-lantern
• Fairy Garden Salad: Green Salad
• Goblin Fingers & Dragon's Milk: Carrots and Ranch Dip

Julep Maven: October 2014. Mommy's Little Monster Box & Add-Ons

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Calling this my Maven box might be a bit of a misnomer because I didn't actually get any polishes from this month's Black Magic collection.  Instead, I opted for one of their special Tricks & Treats special Halloween themed boxes.  Since I normally get two polishes and third make up item I thought that this was a better value plus once I saw the cute candy corn themed manicure they did with it, I was sold!

This box is the Mommy's Little Monster box and I'm sorry but it's no longer available, although the individual components are for sale separately, except for the black cat nail decals.  I know my kitty loving daughter is going to be super excited about those so I'm glad I got those!

The nail polishes included in the Mommy's Little Monster box are from top to bottom:

• Katerina (It Girl): Pixie multidimensional iridescent top coat
• Tatiana (Boho Glam): Golden burnt orange microglitter
• Dahlia (Boho Glam): Goldenrod microglitter

This is Julep's Freedom Polymer Top Coat, described as a high-gloss finish that dries smudge-free in five minutes without a UV light or you can cure with a 60-watt bulb for two minutes and give a high-gloss, gel-like finish.  I have been looking for a new top coat, since I'm getting tired of how thicky and goopy Seche Vite when I'm about half-way through it.  People seem to either love it or not so much.  I wouldn't have bought this as an add on but since it was part of the package, I'm happy to give it a try.

I didn't get a September Maven box, I skipped it, but made up for it in add ons this month, like this set of three.  I got the base coat in a previous box and really like it a lot.  I have a lot of ridges and pits on my nails and this works really well smoothing things out so my finished nails looks prettier.  I'm almost out so I was looking to pick up another this month anyway.  Since I am so happy with it, I wanted to try the top coat as well.

• Oxygen Smoothing Base Coat: A perfecting base coat that creates a matte canvas for long-lasting color
• Oxygen Performance Top Coat: A fast-dry top coat with major shine and stamina.
• Oxygen Nail Treatment: A perfecting pink tint that works to strengthen, thicken, and smooth nails.

For my second add on I selected these white chevron nail decals.  I'm excited to try using them on an accent nail.  I've looked at nail decals online before, but never wanted to pay the exorbitant shipping price for a little sheet of stickers.  These were a better way for me to try decals out since they were inexpensive to begin with and the shipping is included.

My third add on was the top polish shown above, Tia (Boho Glam) is a copper and gold glittered black jelly and totally unique in my collection.  I don't own any black polish but wanted one for Halloween, but not a plain cream.  That sounded boring to me, and this is sparkly one is so fun!

I bought three add ons this month, which qualified me for a free gift.  That's always nice, especially since I was going to purchase them anyway!  Below Tia are the two polishes I got as my free gift:

• Karmen (Bombshell): Golden crimson microglitter
• Catrina (It Girl): Marigold yellow crème

That's what I got for October, it came in such a big box that at first I thought there had been a mistake!  I'm really happy with my choices and gifts, I went from not ready for the 31st to well stocked!

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