Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is quickly approaching, and I can't wait to be 23 this year! It seems like time is passing by so fast, because I feel like I was in high school yesterday! As I get older, I realize that I want less and less for my birthday, and sometimes I would just prefer to have a money or just spend time with friends. This year is no different, however there are some items that I've had my eye on for some time now, and I wouldn't mind receiving these any one of these things on my special day.

I have currently been obsessed with ankle boots, no matter the style. Since we are in fall/ autumn, I've been noticing all of my favorite bloggers and vloggers rocking their ankle boots, and I'm feeling super inspired. I feel that ankle boots transform any outfit and they look good with everything! These burgundy boots above (from H&M) are a platform style with elasticized side panels and chunky rubber soles. I'm in love with these because the color is so rich and they are definitely a statement piece. The next pair of boots are a sight for sore eyes! Just look at these beauties! They are a leather and metal heeled boot, and the golden metallic piece on the heel is to die for (not really)!! These shoes, however, are extremely expensive, but a girl can dream can't she!?

I've wanted a bomber jacket for some years now, but I can't seem to find one that I am willing to pay for. Like this Topshop bomber jacket here. It's the perfect style and everything I'm looking for, but it costs $105! I still haven't given up hope on finding this jacket at a reasonable price, but I have concluded that I need to be willing to spend a little bit more on this item if I really want it. 

This face primer has been all over the beauty blogosphere, and I've heard nothing but great things about it. This primer is for oily skin in that it helps to mattify your skin and keep your makeup in place all day! This product retails for $36 for the full size, which is quite expensive, so I plan on purchasing the trial size for $16.

This Juicy Couture perfume is my absolute favorite! I normally always have a bottle of this around, but I ran out of it and haven't repurchased it, so why not get it for my birthday! I consider this to be my signature scent, because it mixes so well with my body chemistry! 

I have been a follower of Beautycrush, now known as Samantha Maria, on YouTube and in the blogging world. She is a breath of fresh air with her bubbly personality, and her style is so inspirational to me. It only seems right that she has her own clothing line after all the hard work she's put in over the years, and being a supporter of hers, I feel that it's only right to purchase a piece from her collection. Her clothing line is called Novem & Knight, and this had is something I've had my eye on for a long time! Birthday gift to myself!

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Sunday, October 11, 2015

Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is quickly approaching, and I can't wait to be 23 this year! It seems like time is passing by so fast, because I feel like ...

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Monthly Outfit Inspirations: O C T O B E R

Right now I'm in between paychecks, so that means I'm browsing the internet, window shopping for the things i can't buy! Rather than moping about these pieces, I have decided to draw inspiration from them. I've never done this on my blog before, but I would like to start this series not only to save my pockets, but also to make use of the clothing I already have by wearing them in different ways. In doing this, I hope to move that much closer to a minimalist lifestyle where I shop less, but make better shopping choices. Some of my favorite shops to browse are Forever 21, Topshop, Zara, Mango, and so many more! Being that I am a college student, my style is more on the comfortable chic side, and these outfits are perfect examples of what I would wear on a typical day. Some of the more dressier numbers are what I would wear to an event or a show on campus. I'm sure that I can put some of these outfits together with the clothing that I already own, and I look forward making the most of my wardrobe.

All of these photos are derived from Asos, Forever 21, and Mango shopping websites.

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Friday, October 9, 2015

Monthly Outfit Inspirations: O C T O B E R

Right now I'm in between paychecks, so that means I'm browsing the internet, window shopping for the things i can't buy! Rather...

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Removing my Makeup

Removing my makeup is the part of the day I look forward to. I get a sense of great relief being barefaced at the end of the night as I lay in my bed. I also love the way my skin feels after I have washed and moisturized it. Below are the products that I use to effectively remove my makeup and moisturize my skin. I only need and use four products, which is time and cost effective!

My first step is to remove as much makeup as  I can with my Neutrogena makeup remover face wipes. These wipes pack a punch, in that they remove about 90% of my makeup, and all I need is one wipe!

I then go in with my Olay Active Botanicals gel cleanser to remove the makeup that the makeup wipes missed. This product does a great job of breaking up the makeup on my skin. after I have used this, my skin feels squeaky clean! (Check out my blog post on this product.)

After my face has been cleansed, it is begging for moisture, so I follow up with my ELF Soothing Serum. This product is packed with moisture, which is just what my skin needs after the natural oils have been washed away from my skin. (Check out my blog post on this product)

Lastly, I spray my face with the Mario Badescu facial spray. This spray is a refreshing, hydrating mist to use anywhere anytime. It is formulated with fragrant Herbal Extracts and Rosewater for a pleasant, pick me up for dehydrated, tight and uncomfortable skin. This facial spray is safe for all skin types, gentle, and non-irritating.


All of these products work together to create the best makeup removing regimen for me, and my skin can definitely tell the difference!

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Removing my Makeup

Removing my makeup is the part of the day I look forward to. I get a sense of great relief being barefaced at the end of the night as I lay...

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Menchie's (Valdosta)

This past Thursday, I took a trip to my local mall here in Valdosta, and as I was getting ready to leave, I decided to try out the new frozen yogurt place. Menchie's frozen yogurt has a very intriguing appearance with its bright colors all over the walls of the store. They were definitely marketing towards young children and girls when they had this design in mind!   

Menchie's has a wide array of flavors across the walls,which can make it quite difficult for a foodie like me to make a decision on what to indulge in. Luckily they allowed me to taste test a few of the flavors. Some of their flavors include peach, vanilla bean, pineapple cake, strawberry, and so many more! I knew I wanted something seasonal, and with flavors like pumpkin and cinnabon, I couldn't resist. 

(Jeans: Forever 21, Shoes: H&M)

I decided to go for the cinnabon flavor, because cinnabon is one of my biggest guilty pleasures! What I love about this frozen yogurt is that they make their flavors as healthy as possible. The flavor I chose was low fat, gluten free, contained soy, and kosher. To my relief, this treat is guilty free!! 

Menchie's also has a toppings bar fully equipped with candy, fruit, and hot toppings. I didn't want to go all out and put a bunch of candy all over the frozen yogurt, so I put some strawberries and bananas on top. My total came out to $4.00 even, which I think is a great price for the amount of froyo I received. 

The flavor I chose tasted exactly like a cinnabon cinnamon roll! I was amazed at how accurate the taste was, and the fruit on top made it taste even better!

The cutest part of my experience at Menchie's had to be the complementary spoon I was given to eat my  frozen yogurt. Look at how cute this little guy is!! The character on top is Menchie, who you can see in the company's logo. When this spoon is placed in the yogurt, it changes colors; how cool is that?!

As you can see, I devoured this treat, and I will definitely be back for more!

Menchie's (Valdosta)

This past Thursday, I took a trip to my local mall here in Valdosta, and as I was getting ready to leave, I decided to try out the new ...

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Olay Active Botanicals #HCVoxbox

If you've seen my Influenster Homecoming Voxbox YouTube video or blog post you'll know that I received the Olay Active Botanicals refreshing gel cleanser. I was super excited to try this product out, because I love all things skincare! Olay is a brand that we are all familiar with and it can be found in just about any store you see. 

According to the Olay website, "Active Botanicals Refreshing Gel Cleanser washes away impurities, leaving skin clean, fresh and looking radiant without over drying. Formulated with Snow Mushroom, the facial cleanser leaves skin healthy-looking and glowing with natural vitality.The lightweight formula cleanses, leaving skin healthy-looking and glowing, without over drying. Snow Mushroom is a naturally-derived botanical traditionally used for centuries by women in China. Snow Mushroom is known for its powerful ability to hold up to 500x its weight in water."

To use this product all you have to do is gently lather the product on your hands before massaging onto your face. Before I did that, I made sure to remove as much of my makeup as I could with my Neutrogena makeup remover cleansing towelettes. I used the gel cleanser to remove what I missed with the makeup wipes. As I was washing my face, I noticed that the facial wash was quite cooling to the skin, and it had a light, clean smell. I love facial products that have a mild smell, because this means it will be mild to my skin, which prevents breakouts. 

After washing my face with the Olay Active Botanicals gel cleanser, my skin was noticeably smoother and it felt super clean!  I topped it off with my E.L.F. Soothing Serum, and got ready for bed. When I woke up in the morning my skin felt great, as if I had just cleansed it! My nose has always been a problem area for me. It peels pretty badly in the winter, because that's when my skin is the driest. This product has made my nose feel so smooth, and it looks shinier. The Active Botanicals gel cleanser retails for $5.99, which is a steal, so I suggest you go pick one up to try for yourself!

FTC: I received the Olay Active Botanicals in the Influenster Homecoming Voxbox. I was sent this product complementary for testing purposes.

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Monday, September 28, 2015

Olay Active Botanicals #HCVoxbox

If you've seen my Influenster Homecoming Voxbox YouTube  video  or  blog post  you'll know that I received the Olay Activ...

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Influenster Homecoming Voxbox

I recently received my FIRST Influenster Voxbox, and I am super excited to share it with you! If you do now know what Influenster is, it is a "community for social media hotshots to share news, products and reviews." It's free to join and they have a downloadable app for your mobile device. I love this app, because they reward you for your opinions. Filling out reviews and sharing them on your social media gets you noticed on this app and builds your influence in your community. The app allows you to link all of your social media to your account so they can keep track of your analytics. I was given the opportunity to receive a Voxbox for my testing pleasure, because I filled out some product reviews on some well known products and shared them!

As you can see here, I received a multitude of items varying from beauty products to foods you can find in your local grocery store. If you want to know what I thought about some of these products, you can watch my YouTube video that I have embedded into this blog post below! There were some products that I was not able to test out on camera so be on the lookout for blog posts on those items!

FTC: I received these products complementary from Influenster for testing purposes

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Sunday, September 27, 2015

Influenster Homecoming Voxbox

I recently received my FIRST Influenster Voxbox, and I am super excited to share it with you! If you do now know what Influenster is, it is...

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Beauty Haul + SWATCHES | Colourpop, Ulta, Mac, ELF (swatches and demos)

As we already know, I am obsessed with makeup, and with new launches in the cosmetics industry it can be a struggle to stay on trend (if that's what you're into)! I have been collecting some new makeup products to enhance my collection, but I didn't buy all of these items at once! I'm still a college student you know! I knew I wanted to pick up some items from Colourpop Cosmetics, because their Ultra Matte Liquid Lipsticks have been all over the blogosphere! I also went into ULTA (my personal favorite), Mac, and ELF Cosmetics. Some of these products mentioned I have featured in a few blogposts (which you can find here and here), so you can see exactly how I feel about these products.

List of all products mentioned:
Colourpop Super Shock eyeshadow (Hustle)
Colourpop Ultra Matte Liquid Lipstick (Trap)
Mac Matte Lipstick (Matte Royal)
Mac Matte Lipstick (Stone)
Tony Moly Sheet Mask (Avocado)
It Cosmetics Tightline Mascara
NYX Brow Pencil
NYX Matte Lipstick (Maison)
ELF Mineral Infused face primer
ELF Hydrating Undereye primer
ELF HD Setting Powder (corrective yellow)
ELF Daily Brush Cleaner
ELF Brush Shampoo
ELF Crease Brush
ELF Contour Brush
ELF Soothing Serum

More reviews on these products are on the way, and make sure you subscribe to my YouTube Channel for more videos and updates from me! (subscribe here)

Colourpop Cosmetics

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Beauty Haul + SWATCHES | Colourpop, Ulta, Mac, ELF (swatches and demos)

As we already know, I am obsessed with makeup, and with new launches in the cosmetics industry it can be a struggle to stay on trend (if t...

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