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Nancy Valentino’s Café Mocha

Nancy Valentino — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:33:02 +0000

I’ve come up with a Café Mocha that is 100% better than the Starbucks version! Don’t get me wrong–I love Starbucks but I don’t love their fancy prices. A girl has got to save her money for things like clothes, shoes and makeup.

One of the best investments I’ve ever made was getting an espresso maker. You could try making lattes & cappuccinos sans the espresso maker but in my opinion, it tastes more authentic using the machine.

My espresso maker was only $65–think about this…if you are an avid drinker of Starbucks espresso beverages, think about how many visits you make there a year–it adds up. This machine pays for itself after 15 lattes.

Here is my version of the Café Mocha:

Until recently, I didn’t realize that the term “mocha” stood for a method in which to prepare a cappuccino or latte. It’s merely adding chocolate to the drink. I didn’t know but many coffee houses prepare it either way. I made mine cappuccino style because I love the bold flavor of espresso. I feel that it pairs nicely with the chocolate.

To Begin, I used equal parts cocoa powder & hot water to make a rue.

Add a sweetener if desired. Pour the sauce in your mug.

Next, I brewed my espresso. I used Carte Nior coffee. It’s a bold French coffee that I absolutely adore.

Pour the espresso and all it’s beautiful foamy goodness into the chocolate sauce.
Steam your milk & be sure to froth approximately half of it.
It will double in size…
Pour the milk into the mug then top with foam
Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder to garnish
…and some whipped cream!

Fin.

Mocha Smokey Eyes with a hint of Plum

Nancy Valentino — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:01:35 +0000

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Eyes:

Stila Kitten Smudge Pot

Cover Girl Champagne Eye Shadow

NYX Mocha Pearl

MAC Sunnydaze Pigment

MAC Espresso

MAC Beauty Marked

MAC Coffee Eye Liner

Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara

Face:

NARS Laguna Bronzer

Physicians Formula Mineral Glow in Beige Pearl

Lips:

MAC Myth Lipstick

MAC Dreamy Lipglass

***All products mentioned in this video were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***

Smith’s Rosebud Salve Product Review

Nancy Valentino — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:36:31 +0000

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Products Mentioned:
Smith’s Rosebud Salve (tin & tube forms)
Mocha Rosebud Salve (tin form)

***Any products mentioned in this video were purchased personally by myself, and I am in no way affiliated or sponsored by the makers of these products***

My Incredible Bonne Bell Collection!!

Nancy Valentino — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:03:32 +0000

My Bonne Bell Lip Collection

Now this is pretty hilarious to look at but this is my Bonne Bell collection!!! As I like to say, I have rekindled my love affair with Bonne Bell. I have acquired most of it within the last 6-7 months. I am a huge fan of the Bonne Bell Lip Lites & Lip Shakes. But I do have other items such as the Lip Frosting, Lip Balms, Lip Smackers, and so on… I really love flavored lip glosses, especially ones that are priced on the cheaper side

Believe it or not, some of these lip glosses can look as good as a higher end glosses. I do adore my MAC lipglasses however, they are a little pricey and Bonne Bell is a cheaper alternative. In order to achieve a high end look, you usually have to apply a few coats. I usually like to reapply every hour or so. I know a lot of gals don’t want to be bothered with reapplying gloss so frequently but I really don’t mind. The delicious flavors make up for the fact that you have to reapply every so often.

The Lip Shakes tend to be more on the creamer side, I prefer to wear these in the winter. Most of my Bonne Bell glosses are pretty sheer and I prefer that because 99.9% of the time, I have some sort of smoky eye going on.

If you are a person that loves scented glosses & if you do not mind reapplying, then I totally recommend that you try out the Bonne Bell lip products!