The Grammys! We watch so you don't have to!

Grammys tonight! I love the Grammy's. The fashion is fantastic; so rock n roll. My favorite part is the performances. Honestly, I watch everything else in fast forward.  The show opened with Adele singing Hello. That woman has an amazing voice.   James Corden was the host this time. His lift didn't work so he just climbed up and then fell down the stairs. Pretty funny.  Let's take a minute to talk about J-lo's dress. Honey, no. My pretty in pink barbie from the 80s wore it better.   The Weekend performed and lo! Is that Daft Punk? Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood performed a duet.  Ed Sheerean was up next.   And another duet by two more nominees. I'm sorry I am not familiar with them. They weren't bad, more on the country side.   All hail the Queen! Queen B! Her performance was ethereal. I loved the tribute to motherhood. If the twins are a boy and a girl I bet she names them Apollo and Diana.  After that was Bruno Mars. He had a small set, but still rocked the choreography  Let's talk about Katy Perry. First I didn't even recognize her. Her signature look- gone. I don't even think it sounded like her. I thought it was Ellie Goulding!  She debuted her new song; it was nice- but I had no idea it was her.  My sound on the transmission kept cutting out so I missed a bunch.  I caught some of Maren Morris and Alicia Keys. The set reminded me of a vampire show. I really liked the way they complimented each other.  Ed Sheehan performed and so did a few others.  I had it written up but when I tried to save it killed the post and I lost it.  Adele sung a duet to George Michael. She messed up and started over. I freaking love that. She's so real.  Lady GaGa and Metallica.  I am not a Metallica fan and never have been. James Hatfelid's mic wasn't even on. So Gaga sang and then nothing. Then GaGa and nothing. GaGa gave it her all as usual; but she didn't have the foggiest clue how to dance to this.  Stergill Stewart was next.  Next was a Beegees tribute with Demi Lavato, Tori Kelly and Little Big Town and Andra Day (love her she had a fantastic voice!) There was a target commercial with Carley Rae Jepson and lil yachty.  A Tribe Called Quest ended the show.  Fantastic! I loved the performances. 

The Great Mascara Search- Stila huge lash.

So today I tried Stila Huge Lash. Put it on and went shopping. Only tried on one shirt so it wasn't a lot of over head action. I liked the way it looked in the morning, but as you can see the end results are rather underwhelming.  So here's the wand.  I have used this one before; I've just never really paid attention to it.  Initial application It really lengthens.  After all day wear: That is some smudging and fall out.  Not for all day use: use with caution. Half a days use at best.  Rating 4/10  http://m.sephora.com/huge-extreme-lash-mascara-P397901

Are you watching Emerald City?!

Um hello? This is a fantastic show on NBC. It's a modern day wizard of oz- without all the singing. It's so good! Is Glinda a good witch or a bad one? Why is the Wizard such an ass? Is Tip Ozma? What's the deal with the masked queen? Only 3 episodes left? Is this a mini series? Love the gauntlets! What the hell is the 'beast forever' ? This show is so good! The set design is amazing!  Those of you who watch- did you find this last episode a bit slow? I'm sure the next few will be action packed.   http://www.nbc.com/emerald-city

The great mascara search- They're Real by Benefits

Today I used They're Real lengthing mascara. And lengthen it did! This mascara is pretty amazing. I wore all day today, took a car ride, brought kids to the windy park (yes I went 0utside!) and had a busy day. This lasted all day with no fall out or smudging. The one con about this is towards the end of the day my lashes stuck together. When I blinked it seemed like they were sticky. Pretty gross.   Rating: 9/10 As previous I took the picture with only one eye done so you have an easy comparison.  Where to buy http://m.sephora.com/product/P289307?icid2=skugrid&skuId=1343938

*** updated** The great mascara search- Mary Kay Ultimate

Good morning! Today we are going to try the Mary Kay Ultimate Mascara.  Here's the wand. Nice curve to it.  Goes on ok not that smoothly, but ok.  Here we are. It's a bit clumpy, but my lashes look long and fabulous.  I will update you on the wear at the end of the day.  Find it here: http://www.marykay.com/kayleighroy18 *** update*** End of day; lashes still look fabulous. A little bit of fall out; not as mush as the previous one. If this is all after all day wear then I am happy. Rating- 8/10. 

** updated** The great mascara search. Bobbi Brown smokey eye

I have the hardest time finding a great mascara. I have a million samples and I think it is time to put them to the test to see which one is the best. The will be graded on the following criteria; length, darkness, smudge ability, and duration. Major deductions if they flake.  Today I am going to use Bobbi Brown smokey eye mascara. http://m.sephora.com/product/P382581?skuId=1562024 There's the wand. Not too fancy.  Ok here it is. I took the picture with only one eye done so we can compare to naked lashes. I will update this afternoon to see if we have any flake off.  ** update** We have flaking and fall out. It's not quite noon Verdict- gave it a good try, but lots of smudging. Would wear to a luncheon or a baby shower or something. Not good for every day use. Pros: held up well. Lashes still nice and separate. No clumping. Cons: smudge; fall out.  Score: 6/10. 

Why Bath and Body Works?

I went shopping this weekend. Was just going to window shop; I'm in lockdown till after our DisneyWorld trip in a few weeks. Anyway, stopped into Bath and Body Works. They had the most fantastic scent in there. Smelled like a gigantic lemon sugar cookie. Smelled so crisp and fresh and lemony! I just loved it. Lemonchello is its name. Fabulous- and of course it comes in a candle, shower gel, lotion, body creme... yeah. I'm $50 lighter. Thanks BBW.

http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=34778596&cm_vc=200&&MobileOptOut=1

I have a hard time with scents. Allergies- thanks genetics. Anyway, I can't do florals. I can do citrus scents so I am super pumped about this one.