A Penny for My Thoughts

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

OK, I've gained my composure.... Johnny Depp reprises his role yet again as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 4- On Stranger Tides and just when one may think, OK this is the fourth movie, this is surely getting old....trust me, it is not. Gone is Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, but filling the vacant spot of starring opposite Johnny is the beautiful and talented Penelope Cruz. She stars as Angelica, a jilted former paramour of Jack who is also on the quest to find the Fountain of Youth.

Without giving too much away, I can say this is another Disney hit. But then again, can any production company go wrong when hiring the extremely versatile Johnny Depp? (You can tell I am irrevocably in love with this man?). It is filled with action, laughs, suspense and mermaids! A definite must see on the big screen.

Tip: It seems almost every movie is being toted in 3D as well.... I saw this in 3D because it was the only one showing at the time I went. There are certain movies where you want to be immersed completely into the action... for this one, it is definitely not necessary. Save yourself the extra couple of dollars and watch it without the special specs.

The Wolfpack is back indeed!

This comedy has definitely earned it's $205 million worldwide. I admit, I went into this movie last weekend with Mr. Man expecting to come out mildly disappointed. Let's face it, sequels generally don't go over well. Especially when the sequel is using the exact same premise. Three friends waking up with terrible hangovers, a friend missing, and no recollection of what happened during their night of bachelor partying. In this case, two friends missing! The guys retrace their steps to discover they literally took Bangkok by storm.

One word for this movie....Hilarious!

Like the first, it is jam packed with adult humor. It merits it's R rating, that's for sure. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galianakis have an undeniable chemistry together. It literally leaves you wanting more. Everyone has asked me, "Is it better than the first?" My answer can only be, It is just as good. It is hard for me to compare the two since the location and hijinx are so starkly different, but I can say this, If you enjoyed the first one, you will definitely love the second.

Monday, June 6, 2011

{Make Me Up Monday} M.A.C. Surf, Baby

It's been a while since I have visited my favorite place at the mall....the M.A.C. counter. Of course, I was welcomed back with open arms. LOL

With summer weather in it's full glory, I decided to try to find something new I can use for the summer. I barely wear, if any, makeup over the summer months. A smidge of gloss, a touch of mascara and I am out the door. With the blazing sun and humidity, I rather wear as little as possible.

I decided to take a look at their new Surf, Baby line and found exactly what I was looking for. Being extremely obsessive about soft, healthy, moisturized lips, their suntints with SPF 20 was the perfect choice. I purchased "Full of Grace". It has a hint of a rose colored tint. And I mean "hint", if someone wants something with more pigmentation, then I would not recommend this product. I purchased this more so for the sun protection factor, and for the fact it feels super moist. Most lip protections I've tried in the past go on very waxy or feel incredibly greasy. Not a good combination when using it in the heat or by the water. What I found incredible about this was when my MAC consultant demonstrated even emerged in water, it will not wash off easily. Perfect for use at the beach or pool!

I most definitely recommend giving the M.A.C. Surf, Baby suntints a try. I happily have added this to my summer make-up bag.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

{What's Playing....}

I {heart} Beyonce...

This is a young woman who at a very early age told her parents she was going to accomplish the magnitude of success her idol, Michael Jackson, had. Like any parent, they encouraged their young daughter to reach for the stars, but they never dreamed that she would in fact achieve it before the age of 30!

This song screams "girl power" and has me eagerly anticipating her new album, which comes out June 28th.