Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Boots No. 7- My two go-to products

Hey everyone! Just throwing out tons of blogs for you guys before I forget what to write about and get writer's block all over again!

I wanted to share with you two products that I have been using for the last month or two because they have been making such a noticable difference in my beauty routine. So beside my normal cleansing routine which I have shared with all of you in a previous post ( Click here to read), I have incorporated these two Boots No. 7 products:: 

Protect& Perfect Serum and Total Renewal  Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator. 
Both of these products were recommended by my boyfriend's sister (gosh, she's so hopeful if you haven't noticed! annnd it's her birthday!) She actually purchased the Protect&Perfect serum for me because she swore by it, and I can see why, So shall we see what these products have to offer?!

Boots No.7 Protect& Perfect Serum;



  • Hypo-allergenic formula works to renew your complexion
  • Light and non-greasy
  • Instantly softens and smoothes skin; in 4 weeks, pore and wrinkle appearance is reduced
  • Antioxidant and skin-firming pro-retinol maintains skin elasticity
  • Fragrance-free, dermatologist tested;
I have been using this product since around July and I love it. I know that if I forget to apply it, my skin just doesn't feel the same. I apply this daily after my face cleansing, and before my moisturizer. It literally leaves my skin glowing and makes me feel confident without any makeup on. No moisturizer  will ever do just that, so Boots gives you the extra step you're missing! Also, if you read the reviews, it really does wonders for wrinkles! The best part? You can purchase this at Target for $15.79! Click here to order online!


Total Renewal  Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator


  • The effective, dermatological properties of micro-dermabrasion treatment in an exfoliator you can use at home
  • Aluminum oxide micro-crystals refine and renew, sweeping away dull cells for incredible radiance from the first time you use it; can also help improve the appearance of blemish-prone skin
  • Fine lines are visibly reduced, skin tone becomes more even and areas of darker skin fade; skin feels super soft and noticeably smoother within 4 treatments
  • Hypo-allergenic; for all skin types

I love this exfoliator because when you think Exfoliant, you think big, beady,grainy wash.This is not that, at all. It's not rough, it doesn't tear apart my face while using, and im not left with tiny grains all over my face. I use this product every other day and you can just feel the difference. I don't think I could ever switch to another exfoliator. And a little goes a long way!  I cannot say enough great things about this. It will make your skin velvety soft and lucious. It's truly like a spa treatment at home! If you check out reviews, this product is highly rated with a 4.8! How can you go wrong?! This is also found at Target for $12. Click here to order online


I have literally been asked if I have been doing something different to my face and I honestly believe it's because of these two products. I will continue to repurchase over and over again because I know that it's working! 

Has anyone else tried these products? If so, what did you think?
If you want to try these products, I would love to here feedback!

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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

First Impressions Maybelline Lipsticks.

Hey everyone!  Yesterday I went on the hunt for the new Maybelline Matte Lipsticks.  I wanted Darling Nude and Devine Wine. Target was the only store I found that carried the new mattes, and sad story-they were out of Divine Wine :,(
I did get Darling Nude and I have to say I am very impressed with this new lipstick.  It's very well pigmented and seems to do a good job of "long-lasting". I did eat and drink while wearing this  and it seemed to hold up for me.I only had to touch up once in the day. I love this lipstick and this color. I can't wait to get my hands on the Divine Wine.
I also picked up two other Maybelline lipsticks. Perfect Plum & Red Rivival.  Perfect fall colors I thought. Here are the swatches.
PERFECT PLUM
RED RIVIVAL
DARLING NUDE
(OhhhEmmGee...don't mind my tips.. I didnt twist them down and they got smudged. Sad face:( )


So yes, as you can tell they are great pigmentation and slide on amazing. I do use NYX lip primer to cut creasing down on my lips when I wear lipstick.  I picked up these lipsticks for like $5.49-5.99

Wearing Perfect Plum

Wearing Red Rivival


I also picked up two new lipliners.
I picked up a purple one from Maybelline to go with the Perfect Plum 

And Splendid from Cover Girl to wear with my nude lipsticks .

Here are those swatches:

Now that its officially fall I am super soaked to be wearing all these beautiful lip colors!  I think I'll be ordering Devine Wine online... I Neeeeeeed it!!!

Have a wonderful Tuesday loves!


Monday, September 22, 2014

Bath and Body Works Haul!

Hello everybody! Happy Monday, and also Happy First day of Fall! Did I mention that fall is my all time favorite season?! Boots, leggings, scarves, pretty leaves, pumpkin spice lattes,  and CANDLES! Yes, yes, you can burn candles all year round, however they don't sell the pretty fall ones all year round.
I'll be honest,  I've never done a B&B haul before, but I just couldn't resist. Their big Three-Wick candles were on sale 2 for $22 (a total savings of $23) and their mason jar candles were on sale 2 for $20 (normally $13 each). So my boyfriend and I smelt pretty much every PUMPKIN candle they had, and we both Loved Loved Loved this one:

  • Satisfy your sweet tooth with the scent of a freshly baked pumpkin cupcake smothered in rich buttercream frosting

The next one we picked up was Sweater Weather. We actually purchased this one for his sister's birthday.  The name is what drew me in and then I smelt it and I was like we have to get it! So we bought one for Liz, and a mason jar sized one for 
ourselves.
  • Cuddle up with an aromatic blend of eucalyptus, juniper berry and fresh sage that celebrates the arrival of crisp autumn breezes
And actually. ..I wanted another Pumpkin Cupcake but they didn't carry in the mason jars:( I have burnt this one constantly since I brought it home.

So there it is...my first ever candle haul. I think this should get me through fall (;



Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Look of the day!

Hey everyone! Happy Tuesday! I've had such writer's block lately! I don't even know what to write about! I feel like I've been writing about the same things over and over again and boring y'all!  So I thought I'd do a quick fun blog on "The look of the day". This consists of, outfit, face, and hair! So to start with my outfit:

So I walked into Target with my boyfriend and my brother like two weeks ago, and we went to the Boyfriend Cardigans. They're my absolute favorites.I needed to exchange a size.. My boyfriend goes "this one looks the calf piss yellow.." and I kind of gave him the look, becausee...I have that sweater and I love it! I think it goes great with my dark hair and is the perfect color for fall!




Boyfriend Cardigan- Target$19.99
Flowy tank top for underneath- Kohls
Lace under shirt-Maurices
Leggings- Target $8
Boots- Gordmans $20

I think this outfit is beyond perfect for fall! I own pretty much every color of the boyfriend cardigans, so I can easily change up the outfit with a different color cardigan because these boots go with almost everything!


Face of the day!

Face
RevlonColor Stay foundation
My concealer/highlter: Mac Concealer NC15
Contour: Maybelline Fit Me Stick 350- Enhanced with Too Faced Matte Bronzer
Blush: Revlon


EYES
Urban Decay Primer Potion
Urban Decay Naked 3 "Nooner" in crease
Urban Decay Naked 3 "Strange" on brow line
Urban Decay Naked 3 "Limit"to blend brow &Crease
Urban Decay Naked 3"Darkside" blended into crease and outter V
Lorac Pro Pallet "Taupe"on top of Crease to add my neutral brown
Eye liner is NYX liquid liner

Eye brows are Anastasia Beverly Hills Dip Brow Pomade in "Chocolate"

LIPS
Liner: Exaggerate by Rimmel in Natural
Lipstick" Wet N'Wild "Fergie on the Daily"
Gloss: NYX Buttergloss in ECLAIR

HAIR
Luxy Hair extensions for Medium thickness in Mocha Brown
Curled with a 1inch Hot Tools Curling Iron

I hope you enjoyed this look and post! You can re-create this look on your very own! Most of the products I used on my face are readily available in most drugstores! And you can even put your own spin on the outfit!