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Halloween 2011 - How to: Bruises, Black Eyes, & Bloody Lips

2011-10-12T01:31:00.000-04:00

How I cut up my shirt

Halloween 2011 - Peacock

2011-10-11T22:10:00.000-04:00

Products Used -

MAC Paint Pot in Paintery

elf 100 Eyeshadow Palette

elf Eye Lash Curler

MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder

False Lashes

MAC Kissable Lipcolour in Woo Me

Peacock Feathers

Precision Brush

elf Angled Brush

Blending Brush

Halloween 2011 - Cheetah Tutorial

2011-10-07T14:20:00.004-04:00

My makeup from the tutorial & MAC face chart I was inspired from

My makeup from the Stage Makeup class I took

Products Used -

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

Revlon Creme Shadows in Not Just Nude

elf 100 Eyeshadow Palette

MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack

MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder

elf Eye Lash Curler

Prestige My Blackest Lashes

False Lashes

Brushes you need-

- simple eye shadow for placing color all over the lid

- blending brush for placing color is the crease and blending everything out

- eyeliner brush for lining your eye with the fluidline

While I did not put any blush or bronzer on in the video the perfect one I would love to pair with this look is the elf Golden Bronzer. The colors work amazingly with this cheetah makeup!

Halloween 2011- OPI Glow in the Dark Nails

2011-10-07T14:15:00.002-04:00

Halloween 2011 - Sexy/Scary Vampire Tutorial

2011-10-07T14:14:00.002-04:00

Halloween 2011 - Tips & Products to Make Your Makeup Last

2011-10-07T14:13:00.000-04:00

Mermain Halloween Tutorials (hair & makeup)

2011-10-03T22:55:00.002-04:00

Mermaid Tutorial

Products used -

elf Eyelid Primer

Giselle Cosmetic eyeshadows in Las Vegas (I talk about these all the time, check out the post on them)

MAC Fix+

elf Liquid Eyeliner in Black

Rimmel Lash Accelerator

MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder

elf Lip Plumper

What to know the perfect mermaid nail colors?!

These are my two personal favorites

Sinful & O.P.I

I wanted to show an affordable color as well as a more "designer" expensive color. I love how Sinful Colors are only $1.99 while O.P.I can be $8.00 and up (depending on where you buy) Both are super pretty colors and really capture what I think of when I think of mermaids.

O.P.I. - Significant Other Color

Sinful Colors - Gorgeous

I have both on my nails and on the middle finger I am actually wearing an O.P.I. glow in the dark polish that I did not know was glow in the dark till a few days later, I thought it was just a pretty sea foam green color

September Favorites 2011

2011-10-02T01:02:00.000-04:00

My Favorites -
Rimmel Lash Accelerator - $8.99* (any drugstore)
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeeep Conditioner - $3.00* (any drugstore)
GoodSkin Labs Z-Pore Instant Pore Refiner Cream - $24.50 (Kohl's)
Asymmetrical Mini Letter Necklace "A" - (Maya Brenner)
Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush Rose Petal 25 - $5.99 (any drugstore)
Mac 188 Small Duo Fibre Face Brush - $34.00 (MAC)
ELF Studio Contouring Blush and Bronzing Powder - $3.00 (target, eyeslipsface.com)

Isa's Favorites -
Mudd Jeggings
Bounce Lint Roller
MAC Holiday Collection (Tartan Tale) Dashing Lassie Eye Shadow
Eye Cream

New kitten!! Check out the adorable video I posted on her playing :P

*the price ranges depending on where you shop to buy it and where you live

Halloween & Stage Makeup Haul

2011-09-24T11:48:00.000-04:00

I came across this site just by googling stage makeup and it looked like a safe site and I must say I am pleased with the cost, shipping time and products. The site was just called stagemakeuponline, and they have anything and everything you could ever need to acting and performing.

I ordered 5 things and other than the annoying yellow vampire teeth I am pleased with the products, but as I said in the video you do get what you pay for and those were only $4.95

Vampire Teeth - $4.95
F/X Color Wheels in Cuts & Bruise and Burns & Blisters - $9.50
Effects Gel Wound Kit - $18.00
Nylon Stipple Sponge - $2.50

This is the video where I talk about the class, it is mentioned in the second half of the video :)

Autumn Eyes Tutorial

2011-09-23T12:07:00.001-04:00

Products used -
elf primer
Giselle cosmetics 8 stacked eye shadows in Terra Bella
Inglot shadows
elf liquid eye liner
mac smolder eye liner
elf eye lash curler
rimmel lash accelerator
prestige my blackest lashes mascara
maybellien dream mouse blush in 25
revlon nude attitude
benefit ms behavin

Shoe Collection

2011-09-21T16:08:00.003-04:00

SO - Kohl's

Sam Edelman

Apt 9 - Kohl's

Simply Vera Wang - Kohl's

Jessica Simpson

Steve Madden

Dana Buchman - Kohl's

Report - Macy's

Coach

Ann Taylor

Simply Vera Wang - Kohl's

SO - Kohl's

Xhilaration - Target

Rampage - Macy's

Coach

Nine West

Jennifer Moore

Prada

Simply Vera Wang - Kohl's

BCBG

BCBG Girl

Candie's - Kohl's

Rampage

BCBG

Enzo Angiolini

Candie's - Kohl's

Uggs

Jessica Simpson

Juicy Couture

Chinese Laundry

Simply Vera Wang - Kohl's

Toms

Coach

Nike

Converse

Huge Collective Haul

2011-08-29T14:04:00.002-04:00

As I said in the video there was actually a few things I forgot to show so I figured instead of just doing another haul I put take a picture and list them here.

d:fi beach bum - Ulta $11.99

Nourish Follicle Stimulator - skinenergizer.com $18.95

John Frieda Go Blonde Lightening Shampoo - Wal-Mart $5.73

John Frieda Go Blonde Lightening Conditioner - Wal-Mart $5.73

Revlon Frost & Glow - Wal-Mart (I don't remember the price)

Prestige My Blackest Lashes - Ulta $6.50

Without totally boring you I figured I should just quickly talk about each product.

- The beach bum spray is a texturizing spray and I used it in my hair in my "Back-to-School 2011 - Study Tips & More" which you can check out by clicking here. Overall it is a nice spray, a little drying but it adds a nice "beachy" texture and wave to your hair.

- The Follicle Stimulator is a repurchase, I first showed it in a video months ago and you can watch that by clicking here and I also showed it in one of my favorites and I can not remember which one now, sorry! But I think it is great to speed up your hair growth just as long as you use it constantly.

- I have been talking about wanting to go blonde for a while now and I finally did it! I am so pleased with my hair color and I used the Revlon Frost & Glow and I could not be happier with the results. I was watching MakeupbyMel's video and she said she used this brand and I tweeted her asking if that was how she got her hair that blonde and she tweeted me back saying yes so I knew I had to pick it up! I just did it in my hair last night and posted a video, watch that here :P , talking about it on my vlog channel, honeyflower3onthego. I will do a full video on my beauty channel so keep an eye out for that.

- I used a few different kinds of blonde shampoos and this is another great one it gradually lightens your hair. I know I just was talking about how much I love the shimmer lights one but I will be using both they just do different things and I plan on doing a video all about blonde shampoos and which ones are best for what.

- I can not remember if I showed this mascara is a video saying I bought it so i figured I would just throw it in this video. This is the only makeup item I have bought in a LONG time, I am really happy with my makeup collection and do not plan on buying anything new for quite sometime. I want to use what I have and I have quite a lot. I only plan on buying foundation because I always need that and currently I am using Isa's foundation I do not have one of my own.

August Favorites

2011-08-28T12:08:00.001-04:00

My Favorites

Aqua shorts - Bloomingdale's

Carol's Daughter Monoi Repair Hair Mask - Sephora

e.l.f. Studio Mineral Face Primer - eyeslipsface.com

Cetaphil Antibacterial Gentle Skin Cleansing Bars - Walmart

Clairol Professional Shimmer Lights Original Shampoo - Sally Beauty Supply

L'oreal EverSleek Intense Smooth Conditioner - Walmart

Isa's Favorites

Sam Edelman Ionia Black Flats - Bloomingdale's

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush - Ulta

Blush Brush - No idea, we do not even know the brand

Royal & Langnickel Travel-Sized Foundation Brush - IMATS NYC

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller - Walmart

MAC Bronzing Powsder in Solar Riche - MAC

DeadMau5 is a shared favorite!

*Listed as

product name - where I purchased

the link is to online site that you can find it at easily but it is not necessary the same place I purchased it at

Back-to-School 2011 -

2011-08-19T02:12:00.002-04:00

The Top 100 Recipes for a Healthy Lunchbox

Nicola Graimes

Totally go check out this book it is amazing and full credit goes to them for coming up with these awesome recipes!! Try these 3 out for yourself and check out the book even more amazing things. And no this book was not sent to me nor is this video/blog post sponsored.

Savory Spicy Popcorn (page 20 - nibbles & dips 002)

You Will Need -

Popcorn (bag, air popped)

1 tsp. Cajun Spice Mix - for a whole bag I used 2 tsp. and you can use whatever spices you want! :)

Directions -

Pop the pop corn then add your seasoning and mix/shake well. Save for up to 3 days in an air tight container.

Preparation & Cooking

2 + 3 minutes

Chicken Burgers (page 106 - savory bites 073)

You Will Need -

1 Small onion

2 tbsp chopped alfalfa sprouts

1 small carrot, finely grated

1 apple, cored, then grated w skin

1lb ground chicken

1 small free-range egg, lightly beaten

all purpose flour, for dusting

olive oil, for brushing

Directions -

Put onion, alfafa sprouts, carrot, apple and chicken in mixing bowl, and stir or use your heads to mix and break down these together.

Add egg and seasoning, and mix w your hands.

Lightly over a plate w flour and divide this mixture into 6 flat burgers. Place the burgers on this plate and cover so they can chill for 30 minutes

Heat boiler to medium and line a baking sheet with foi. Brush foil with oil then bake burgers on foil for 8 minutes on each side or till golden.

Preparation & Cooking

20 + 16 minutes + chill time

Strawberry Crunch Cup (page 124 - sweet treats & bakes 087)

You Will Need -
1/4 cup of oats

1 tbsp. sunflower seeds

1 tbsp. pumpkin seeds

1-2 tbsp. clear honey or maple syrup

6 heaped tbsp. thick natural bio yogurt

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

6 strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced

Directions

Put dry oats in a skillet and toast for 3 minutes on medium heat.

Add sunflower and pumpkin seeds and cook for 2 more minutes. Make sure you occasionally move them around to avoid burning, you want them to be golden.

Pour into a bowl and stir in honey or maple syrup and allow time to cool

Mix yogurt and vanilla extract

Being to layer oats, yogurt, strawberries and repeat twice.

Preparation & Cooking

10 + 5 minutes

Shopping List

2011-08-16T23:20:00.000-04:00

I love to shop but honestly I do not shop that much and I usually only buy things when I really really need or want it. I wanted to make a shopping list of realistic items I want to buy in the near future, these products are not anything huge but just little things I really like.

Neutral Eye Shadow Collection - $36.00

My favorite color and the reason I NEED this is because of "Nude Beach" hahaha weird name but beautiful color. However, I do not need any more eye shadows!! I have more then I could ever use so I will be waiting on this palette.

Hair Extensions - $89.99

I need a new set because I have had my pair since November 2010!! I can not believe they have lasted this long but I did have to cut them 2 times and they are pretty short now :\ I just really want a new set but since I do not know what I want to do with my hair color I almost do not want to invest in a super expensive pair. I think I might get an inexpensive pair from Sally Beauty Supply before I order a set from HeadKandy, which is my dream hair extensions. The only downside to the pair from Sally's is that you have to sew on your own clips but I think this set will match my hair and I do not have to dye them like the pair I have now.

Toms - $54.00

I want a few new pairs! I love the cheetah ones and I just saw them as soon as I went on the web site to find the link to the glitter ones. Toms are so comfortable and stylish and I still think it is cool that they donate a pair to child. It sounds dumb but I alway love them I see people wearing them haha.

Sam Edelman Adena - $150.00

Sam Edelman.... my FAV (other than toms haha) shoe designer. His shoes are amazing and beautiful and unique and awesome. Isa wanted to buy me Tory Burch flats for my birthday because I have always wanted those but she said if I wanted she would get me these for my birthday if I want them instead.

I thought my list was way way longer but I might make a part 2 because I do not know what else I wanted haha, maybe it is a good thing ;)

School Week 2

2011-08-01T17:39:00.001-04:00

As I said I have posted some back-to-school videos in the past so you can check those out because the tips still do apply to this upcoming school year!

Check out the other post and my first ever back-to-school videos by clicking here.

Back-to-School Videos

2011-08-01T17:28:00.005-04:00

I know most people are not looking forward to going back to school but today is August 1st and the summer will be over before we know it and school will be starting up again. Since I get so many request to post more back-to-school videos so I figured I post my first video today and continue uploading school related videos for four week, Monday to Friday!! It is going to be a lot of work but I am up for it ;)

I really love making school videos just as much as you guys love watching them so I hope you all will check back for my upcoming school related videos and check out the past ones below.

Giselle Cosmetics

2011-07-31T03:30:00.000-04:00

I just mentioned these 8 in 1 eye shadows from Giselle Cosmetics in my July Favorites* however, they were sent to me back in the middle of May 2011 from a representative of Sun Lab who I was working with for a few weeks at the time. She sent me these eyeshadows and did not even ask for me to do a video on them, she just wanted me to try them out and she knew I would like them. Which I do, I actually love these sets and I want them all!! I was sent two sets, Terra Bella and Las Vegas (I was allowed to pick which ones I wanted and those were my two favorite)

There are 12 sets in total on the website and each cost only $14.97. Honestly they are well worth it and for me that is not a lot, I also do not think many people would think that is a lot either. You get 8 super pigmented eyeshadows, and they is a generous amount of product in each color.

My one complaint is the pictures on the web site do not match the actual products. The Las Vegas set is super bright and fun, while on the web site the colors do not look like that at all.

Las Vegas online pictures

Las Vegas actual swatches

Terra Bella online picture

Terra Bella actual swatches

Terra Bella is closer to the online swatches then Las vegas was.

I have been now using them since I recieved them and I adore them and plan on doing some tutorials in the up coming weeks using them. I think I did not do a video sooner because if you check out my channel you see that other then my two new make up tutorials I have not done one in months. But now I have a good set up and HD camera so I love to record tutorials.

*click on "July Favorites" to be taken to that post.

July Favorites 2011

2011-07-31T00:05:00.000-04:00

Make sure you watch my June Favorite first! I love all those products still this month I just did not include them in this video since I just mentioned them last month haha :)

Now for my favorites of July, check out the video and here is a full list and links to each product mentioned in the video.

Prestige - My Blackest Lashes $6.50

e.l.f. - Eye Lip Primer in Nude $1.00

e.l.f. - Liquid Eyeliner in Black $1.00

e.l.f. - Professional Eyeshadow Brush - $1.00

e.l.f. - Professional Complexion Powder - $3.00

Giselle Cosmetics - 8 in 1 Eye Shadows in Terra Bella - $14.97

Giselle Cosmetics - 8 in 1 Eye Shadows in Las Vegas - $14.97

SO - Sandals $18.99*

*Sale price, originally $34.99

Britney Spear Complete Look (hair, makeup, & outfit tutorial)

2011-07-28T13:26:00.003-04:00

Makeup -

MAC paint pot in Painterly

MAC eyeshadow in Patina

Giselle loose eyeshadow from Terra Bella (set)

MAC eyeshadow in Embark

MAC eyeshadow in Woodwinked

MAC eye kohl in Smolder

Prestige my blackest lashes

Benefit lipstick in Good to Go

MAC blush in Cubic

Brushes -

e.l.f. lid brush

e.l.f. lip brush

MAC 224 blending brush

Random brush

Hair -

CHI 44 iron guard

Conair curling iron

Comb

White Rain hairspary

Outfit -

Bebe corset top (this is from 3-4 years ago)

Lauren Conrad black tank top

Vera Wang black leggings

Jessica Simpson red patten leather heels

5 Minute Basic Drugstore Eye Tutorial

2011-07-25T13:40:00.001-04:00

e.l.f. Eyelid Primer - $1.00

Revlon Illuminance Creme Shadows in Not Just Nude - $6.49

e.l.f. Beautybook Neutral Eye Edition - $5.00**

e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner in Black - $1.00

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies - $5.94*

Revlon Matte Lipstick in Nude Attitude - $7.99

e.l.f. Studio Blush in Mellow Mauve - $3.00

* mine had a curved wand
** No longer in stock on Target or eyeslipsface.com

Foundation Routine

2011-07-22T12:34:00.000-04:00

Products Used -

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller - $11.99

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua in Desert - $45.00

NARS Concealer in Custard - $22.00

e.l.f. Studio Tone Correcting Powder - $3.00

e.l.f Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Mascara - $1.00

Haul - ELF, XXI, VS, and Exit Art

2011-07-19T22:54:00.006-04:00

Target -

ELF Complexion Perfection - $3

ELF Lash & Brow Clear Mascara - $1

ELF Eyelid Primer - $1

ELF Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloth - $3

XXI -

Sheer Elephant Top - $17.80

VS -

PINK Bling Bootcut Yoga Pants - $39.50

2 Pink Dogs

Exit Art -

Brazilets - $20

Project Empty Bottle IV

2011-06-15T22:11:00.000-04:00

I really thought I was going to finish more than I did! I mean I did use a lot but I was expecting a list of about 20 things. My total from last week was 2.5, so anything more than that is good, and you check out all my prior weeks, I II and III. I have been sticking with this and I am proud of myself for not going slipping up and buying stuff when I said I would not :)

Orgranix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo

I have talked about this in so many videos! It totally helped my hair and I need to rebuy it once I have no more shampoos left. I love all the products I have tried from them but the conditioner and I just think you need to try the shampoo if you have frizzy, damaged, unmanageable hair like I did.

Counts as 1

Silk Elements MegaSilk Leave in Hair Moisturizing Creme

This was a nice conditioner. BUT I never knew it was a leave in treatment till I just read it right now online. I would either slept with it in my hair or I would use it in the shower. I think it would work even better as a leave in treatment I just never knew it was, very interesting haha. But as a conditioner you wash out it was one of my favorites.

Counts as 1

CHI Straight Guard Smoothing Styling Guard

I really like this but I will not be repurchasing this any time soon because I have TWO more full bottles.. yeah I know that is bad! I can not believe I have so many bottles of it. I plenty left so no need to buy another.

Counts as .5

Garnier Sleek & Shine Leave-in Conditioning Cream

Is that bad that I forgot I had this! I also forgot that I liked it so much. And you know the worst part, I had 2 bottles, one a little used and other almost empty but I finished one of the two and I will not need to rebuy it for awhile. I just am amazed I forgot about BOTH bottles.

Counts as .5

Last week 2.5

+ This week 3

= 5.5

Not to bad, now next week that will be the long week! I mean it this time, I am so close to finishing up a lot of face washes and some styling products. I have not finished as many face washes and acne products as I would like but it is not like I am buying another new so it is all good ;)

Project Empty Bottle III

2011-06-09T22:17:00.000-04:00

I have been so good with finishing up my bottles! I usually update this on Wednesday so sorry for being a little late but this week was a little slow compared to my last week, which you can check out here and if you have no idea what I am talking about you can click here and read all about it :)

This week I finished up 3 different products.

REDKEN Extreme Conditioner

This was a huge bottle and I can not believe I finally finished it up. This conditioner totally saved my hair and I was little upset when I finished it because of how much I loved it and how expensive it was. But I plan to buy it again in the future.

Counts as 1

One n' Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo

Another product that worked wonderfully in my hair. It got my hair clean without stripping it. This shampoo actually put moisture and shine back in hair and it totally change my hair texture. I have talked about this line in a ton of videos and will be buying it again, it is not only affordable but it works.

Counts as 1

JOICO Body Luxe Thickening Conditioner

I can not believe I still had something left in this bottle. I got this conditioner for my birthday in a set from my parents and I just left it in my shower for months without using it. I had forgotten how awesome JOICO is, I want to buy my next shampoo from them just because I remembered how amazing the line was.

Counts a .5

Total this week - 2.5

I still have 4 more shampoos, 2 or 3 conditioners, 2 hair masks, loads of after shower hair products and more face products then I can count. I have not finished any skin care products this week but I am getting to the end of a few of them and I think next week my list we will very very long. But this project is going very well and I will not buy any shampoos or conditioners till I need to and have ZERO left haha :)

I did not finish 7 bottles but I did end up getting something for my face! My mom bought it for me and it was the Biore Daily Cleansing Cloths. I needed them for after my gym class to cleanse my face without having to wash it. I told my mom I was going to wait to buy it and she knew how badly I needed them so she just bought them for me :)

Project Empty Bottle II

2011-06-01T00:05:00.003-04:00

This is my second update for my own version of "Project 10 Pan" or Project Empty Bottle. Check out the first one here :)

I have finished up quite a few more bottles and I have the tally at 2.5 and since my last week I finished up some face and hair products that put me at 7! I even ended up picking up a hair item from Ulta that I will talk about later on.

Noxzema: Original Deep Cleansing Cream

Love Love Love! such an awesome face wash, it has seriously helped my skin so much. I have raved about it in past videos and I will without a doubt be repurchasing it!

Counts as 1

St. Ives Hair Repair Mud Miracle

I think this is a nice deep conditioner. I love the results I just wish it was more easily available, the only way I can pick it up is if I order it from amazon. Because I can not go to walmart or a local store I do not think I will be repurchasing it. The online price is pretty expensive and shipping is a lot too :(

Counts as 1

Mane 'n' Tail Shampoo

I had two bottle of this shampoo open at the same time and I finally finished one of the two! This shampoo will always be in my shower. It leaves my hair looking great and it has actually made my hair grow faster. One of the best shampoos out there :)

Counts as .5

Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo

I love this dry shampoo and this bottle is pretty new. Isa has been using it with me but I will count it as 1 bottle. I did pick up a new dry shampoo and if I do not like the new one this one will be repurchased. I have raved about it in the past and it is great to give you fresh clean looking hair.

Counts as 1

One n' Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner

Finally finished this conditioner. This bottle seemed to last a while and I have been using it so i could finally get it out of the shower. Even though I wanted to be done with it it doesn't mean that I did not like this. I actually really loved it. I think I love to many products and as most of the others I will be wanting to use this for my hair in the future.

Counts a .5

St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

I actually finished two bottles of this! I was using two at the same time and both only had a little left. I want this scrub to be my daily face wash so I will be repurchasing this and using it for a long time. I rave about it all the time and love the results it gives my skin.

Counts as .5

This was a good week for using products and I did reward myself for finally finishing 7 in the last 2 weeks. I am getting done with a few more bottles and I am proud of myself for reducing my collection so much!!

My One Purchase

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Blush

Isa and I both wanted to try this and we plan no sharing it. I would still count this as my one item when I finished 7 bottles.

Louis Vuitton Wish List!

2011-05-29T17:54:00.002-04:00

I really wanted to write more random blog post since as of right now most, expect for a few, of my blog post relate directly to a video. I will still be doing that but I just wanted to also write posts on things that I either can not make a video on or things that are just to random for a video ;)

As some of you might know I love handbags, they are my total guilty pleasure and if I could I would buy every single one I like; but that is unrealistic because one I would not have the money and two I would never be able to appreciate the bag if I just keep buying new ones. But if I was going to buy a few new bags all but one (that one other would be from Chanel) would be from my favorite accessary (I do not want to say handbags because they have so many other great things and I do not want to say fashion because they do not have my favorite clothing lol) designer, Louis Vuitton. What girl does not love LV.

I currently have one Louis Vuitton bag which my parents bought for me as a graduation present from high school. I was torn between the Speedy 35 and Alma but I went with the Monogram Canvas Speedy 35 because that was my dream bag forever!

Monogram Canvas Speedy 35

Since then I have not bought any other LV bags but I did buy the Zippy Organizer in Damier Ebene Canvas. The damier ebene is my second favorite print, and monogram is of course my favorite.

Damier Ebene Canvas Zippy Organizer

I have spent hours browsing online and in stores looking at different bags. Below is a list and links to each item I would hopefully be able to add to my collection in the future.

Carryall

The perfect carry on bag

I would never want LV luggage unless I was on my own private jet because otherwise the bag would be thrown around and ruined. A carry on is nice because it will be with you on the plane and it will be perfect for weekend road trips. This is probably the first item on my wish list that I will buy.

Alma

Cute shape and size

I love the alma shape. The one downside to this alma is that it is not that big. I love oversized bags that fir everything and while this bag will fit everything I need it is not huge. This is more of an everyday bag when I am not in school. (there is no way a book could fit in there) I also like the Monogram Canvas Alma MM because it is much larger and while it is the same shape the bags looks very different.

Neverfull MM

Classic and perfect tote

Oh the neverfull, another classic and popular LV shape. The MM is perfect for class, I really like the GM too but I am worried it would just be to big! if that is even possible. While the Damier Ebene canvas PM is a great everyday tote and the red lining is such a fun touch!

Trevi GM

Unique and beautiful

Wow, I love this bag. Isa was the first one to show it to me and tell me how much she loves it, now Isa is not a big LV fan (she likes gucci more) so for her to love a LV bag it must be amazing. I do not think I have ever seen anyone with this bag in person and I kind of like that, it would be nice to have a bag not many people have. And I just really love the unique shape!

An interesting fact that some people may not have known is Louis Vuitton bags do not go "on sale" you will not find a clearance bag like some designers do but there are some outlet Louis Vuitton stores that carry older season bags at a discount. But you will not find a Speedy 35 or any of the bags I listed above on the sale rack so I better start saving.

Please note that this is all what I would like but I am not buying all of these bags anytime soon, I many never buy any of these bags I just like to look and "dream" about maybe buying one or all. But odds are I would not buy these bags for years to come and it would be over my life time.

Haul & Review

2011-05-28T14:50:00.003-04:00

Nordstrom
Classic TOMS in Ash - $44

Kohls
Candies Nude Heels - No longer online
Apt 9 Gold Tone Simulated Pearl Bead Charm Cluster Stretch Ring - $16

Sephora
CoverFX Clearprep Matte Foundation Primer - Sample
Laura Mecier Silk Creme Foundation - Sample
NARS Sheer Matte Foundation in Ceylan - $42

Target
Sinful Colors in Ruby Ruby - $1.99
ELF Beauty Book in Neutral Eye Edition - $5.00*
ELF Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloth - $3.00
ELF Powder Brush - $3.00
Revlon Creme Shadows in Not Just Nudes - $5.99

CVS
Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask - $4.19*

Walmart
5 Minute Speed Whitening Kit

*online price

Get Ready for Summer with Sun Laboratories' Body Polisher!!

2011-05-26T10:11:00.034-04:00

Sun Laboratories contacted me and offered to send me their Body Polisher to review and I am so glad I accepted because this is one of my new favorite products!

I explain everything clearly in this video below and also show each of the interchangeable heads in action but I thought a corresponding blog post so necessary.

For 59.95 you not only get the Body Polish but you also get a beach bag and the Juniper bath and body set :)

Facial Buffer

This is by far my favorite "brush" and I have never seen another brand have anything like it before. This sponge like head is gentle but you still feel like it is getting deep into your pores. This is by far my most used head and I can not speak highly enough about it.

Small Facial Brush

This brush is the classic brush everyone loves to use. I really like it too, I will usually use this brush for my strong exfoliators and it leaves my face feeling refreshed and looking great.

Large Brush

This has to be my second favorite because it is much more exciting then a wash cloth when you are in the shower. The brush size is large enough to cover a lot of area quickly but not to large where you feel as though you are not getting clean.

Pumice Stone

The best head for anyone with super dry feet, elbows, or knees. This is greta at removing dead skin and smoothing out those rough areas without being to harsh and painful. After I use this stone and the large brush I love to follow up with the Juniper Berry Hand and Body Lotion

In this awesome gift set you will get the a cleansing gel, exfoliating body gel, hand and body lotion and a loofah. This set can be purchased on it's own or you ca buy it along with the Body Polisher for $59.95.

Check out their website to see other great scents and all the other products they sell! :D

Project Empty Bottle

2011-05-25T10:05:00.002-04:00

For those of you that have no idea what I am talking about you can watch this video below so it will make more sense :)

REDKEN Extreme Shampoo - LOVE LOVE LOVE this is my favorite shampoo ever! I had mixed feelings when I finished this bottle one because I love it so much but at the same time I was happy to finally finish a shampoo, it seemed to go on forever since it was such a large bottle. Of course I will be repurchasing this shampoo soon, it may not be the first product I repurchase but it will always be a shampoo I use.

REDKEN All Soft Heavy Cream - I have had this deep conditioner for so long and I just left it sitting in my shower for months, I am glad to have finally finished the bottle since there was only enough long one or two uses. Since using it I forgot how much I loved it. It is a very nice deep conditioner and it left my hair feeling amazing. I usually have 4-5 deep conditioners and masks for my hair going at one and once I finish them all I will be buying one at a time and this will be one of my deep conditioners I will use for a long time.

One 'n Only Restorative Mask - This is the second bottle I finished and I love this mask. I will usually put this in my hair and sleep with it in and in the morning my hair is looking amazing. I love this and of course I will buying it again.

JOICO Body Luxe Thickening Shampoo - Another product that only had a little left and it was just sitting in my shower. I do really like it though, my hair felt amazing and looked so nice after using it. I also love that it is not that expensive and you really see great results. Like everything above I will be re-buying it once I finish all my other shampoos!

I want to get my hair products down to 2 shampoos, 1 normal conditioner and 1 hair mask/deep conditioner. I currently have WAY more than that and need to keep myself from wanting to try anything new. And for the bottle that only had a little left 2 of them count as 1 empty bottle, so if I finish 4 then it only counts as 2 towards my overall 7 bottles :)

Glycolic Peel

2011-05-16T18:53:00.001-04:00

Boots No 7 Glycolic Peel Kit - $24.99

Clinique Acne Solution Clearing Moisturizer - $17

I think this is a great peel but it might not be the best one for me. I see results but I wish I could see more. I have noticed some different in my pore size and my acne scars are starting to disappear but I think I could see more results from something stronger.

If you have sensitive skin and you do not have sever problems with your skin this might be the peel for you. The results are minor and not life changing but I guess every little bit helps.

Orangix Brazilian Keratin Therapy Line

2011-05-14T12:47:00.011-04:00

Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo - $7.99
Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum - $7.99
Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment - $14.99**

Wow is all I can say for this line. All the products I have tried, expect for the conditioner, have worked wonderfully together and they have totally improved the texture and appearance of my hair. I know I say all the time that i have super damaged hair and since using this line my hair is better than I could have ever expected it to be. I do still think my hair is a little damaged but nothing like it use to be.

If you have any sort of damage from split ends to frizzy hair or just damaged hair from heat or over processing it try this line out! I think the 30-day smoothing treatment is my favorite and the shampoo is perfect to maintain the results and the anti-breakage serum is just a little extra something to help my ends.

**I paid 9 dollars at Stop & Shop but online at Ulta it cost more

Smokey Eye

2011-05-12T14:32:00.000-04:00

Products Used -

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly - $16.50

Tape

Inglot Brow Powder 564

MAC 219 Pencil Brush - $24.50

Royal & Langnickel BMP 150 - $9.99

Inglot MATTE 373

Eyeshadow Brush From Royal & Langnickel 5 PC Set - $19.99

Inglot Brow Powder 563

MAC 221 Tapered Blending Brush - $29.00

Inglot AMC 63

e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner in Black - $1.00

MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder - $14.50

Prestige My Blackest Lashes - $6.50

Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation in 30 Cendre - $54.00

MAC Sheertone Blush in Sincere - $19.50

Blush Brush

MAC Satin Lipstick in Playing Koi - $14.50

NARS Lip Gloss in Turkisk Delight - $24.00

click on each item and there is a link to where you can buy it. There is a link for most products

At Home Keratin Treatment

2011-05-08T10:02:00.001-04:00

Oragnix Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment

Pros -

Affordable - A keratin treatment in a salon can be anywhere from 60-200+

Easy to apply - As you could see in the video the application process was simple and it took about an hour and fifteen minutes.

Results - My hair looked amazing after! While it did not eliminate all curls my frizz and split ends almost completely disappeared.

Cons -

Smell - My hair smelt so bad! I actually could not believe how terrible it smelt, the smell was the worst when I was straightening my hair but it lingered on till I washed my hair.

Appearance - My hair felt and looked greasy before I washed it out :\ I would not wait till the 48 hours was up. This goes with appearance, I could not put my hair up to make it look less greasy, you had to keep your hair down and you could not do anything even put it behind your ears.

Advice -

Put this treatment in your hair when you are not going anywhere or not seeing anyone. Next time I do it I will lock myself in my house and do nothing ;) I also think I will try leaving it in for more than 48 hours, I read so reviews on salon keratin treatments and people left it in for close to 4 days.

Overall, I would repurchase without a doubt repurchase this treatment! It was affordable and my hair looked great afterwards. I ended up going on vacation shortly after I applied the treatment and since I went in the pool the treatment did partially get removed from my hair. Some of the curls in my hair did come back but my hair still looks frizz free and is very soft, the wave just kind of started coming back. For me the pros out weight the cons and this treatment is well worth it.

I do not think this treatment will be reduce super curly hair but if you want frizz eliminated and a reduction in your waves or curls I would say give this treatment a try.

Vegas! My Beauty and Cosmetic Items for Traveling

2011-05-04T15:16:00.000-04:00

Ziplock Bag

Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo

One n' Only Aragon Oil Conditioner

Coppertone Sport SPF 30

Banana Boat Deep Tanning Oil SPF 4

Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Lotion face SPF 30

Vaseline Aloe Fresh Hydrating Body Lotion

Dove Go Fresh Body Wash

CHI 44 Iron Guard

CHI Hair Straightener

Conair Infiniti Curling Wand

ELF Train Case

Glasses

Contacts

Tooth Brush

Tooth Paste

Hair Ties and Clips

Royal & Langnickel 5 Piece Cosmetic Travel Sized Brushes

Blush Brush w/ Brush Guard

Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation

MAC Tinted Moisturizer

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller

e.l.f. Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter

MAC Sheertone Blush in Sincere

MAC Paint Pot in Painterly

MAC Eye Kohl in Smolder

e.l.f. Liquid Eyeliner in Black

MAC Opulash Mascara

Salon Perfect Lashes in 110

Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive

Inglot Palette

MAC Lipstick in Playing Koi

MAC Lipstick in Creme d'Nude

NARS Lipgloss in Turkish Delight

e.l.f. Makeup Mist and Set

e.l.f. Makeup Removing Cleansing Cloth

St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

April Beauty Favorites 2011

2011-05-04T14:35:00.000-04:00

Inglot Freedom System Palette

MAC Lipstick Creme d'nude

MAC Sheertone Blush in Sincere

Lush Lip Scrub in Bubblegum

Salon Perfect Lashes in 110

Bandeau

Blogging!!

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I think next month on my blog I am going to talk about my favorite items that do not relate to beauty or fashion :)

Treating and Concealing Dark Circles

2011-04-24T16:33:00.007-04:00

Products Mentioned -

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller - $11.99

NARS Concealer in Custard - $22

e.l.f. Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter in Light/Glow - $3

Best Makeup Removers

2011-04-21T22:05:00.002-04:00

e.l.f. Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths

Cost - $3

Where I bought it - Target

Wipes or cloths are a quick and easy way to take off all your makeup. I have to admit I never use to like them and I do not know why but I am a huge fan now! I have tried loads of different brands and none we that great, either they bothered my skin, didn't fully remove my makeup or they left my skin feeling strange. I have even tried the MAC makeup wipes and they irritated my skin so much! I was red and itchy right after using one.

Now that is it spring and summer is coming up makeup wipes are a must have to keep in your bag or car. You never know when you want to jump in the pool or head to the beach to tan and you would not want your makeup running or getting in the way. Keeping these wipes by your bed is another must have stop, everyone has those nights when you are super lazy and they do not want to move out of bed, if these wipes are on your night stand you can just use one and not have to worry about going to bed with makeup on your face. And since these wipes are only 3 dollars they are affordable enough to buy multiples and put in different stops ;)

Equate Oil Free Makeup Remover*

Cost - under $5

Where I bought it - Wal-Mart

While this product says it is oil free my skin still have the oily feeling after using it. I hate that feeling and that is why I do not reach for this product when taking off my makeup every night. However, it is an amazing makeup remover it can take everything and I mean everything off! If you like liquid makeup removers I have to tell you to try this one out.

The one time I do use this makeup remover is when I need to take off my false eyelashes or I have some eye lash glue stuck on my lash line/eye lashes. No other makeup remover can take that stubborn glue off.

St. Ives Makeup Remover and Facial Cleanser Review

Cost - $3-$4

Where I bought it - Wal-Mart

As I said in the video this is my favorite makeup remover out of all of them. It is the most gentle makeup remover I have ever used and the best part is it can still take off of your makeup even though it is that gentle. I can put it on my eyes and not worry about them burning or stinging and my eye liner, mascara, and eye shadows will easily be removed.

While this makeup remover does not foam when you add water I still feel as though it can cleanse my face. A little goes a long way with this product, which I love, and one bottle has lasted me quite sometime. I have just bought a new bottle and I know I will keep on uses this makeup remover, unless I find a better one ... which will be hard ;) haha

Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser

Cost - $6.99

Where I bought it - Wal-Mart

Before finding my St. Ives makeup remover this was my go to makeup remover for years! I loved it and I still do, I am just enjoying the St. Ives a little more now. This makeup remover was able to remove my makeup but it also deep cleaned my skin. I felt my skin tightening after I washed my face, and it was a tight "my pores are shrinking" my face is getting deep cleaned type of feeling not "my face is drying out and being stripped" kind of feeling.

The one downside to this product is when you tried to remove your eye makeup if this got in your eyes they would burn and string. I can not recommend using this to remove your eye makeup because of that problem but if you want to use this only for your face then it is perfect.

I also really like that when ever I used this I did not have to wash my face after with another cleanser, this is a great two in one kind of product. If only it would remove eye makeup a little better.

*the packaging is different but it is the same product

Click the name of the product to be taken to the online web site where you can purchase the item

Very Random Haul

2011-04-19T23:55:00.001-04:00

Wal-Mart

Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner - $6.49 each (wal-mart) online for $7.99 each

Hair Off Instant Eyebrow Shapers - $2.95

Target

No. 7 Advanced Renewal Anti-aging Glycolic Peel - $24.99

Sally Hansen Salon Effects in 340 Girl Flower - $8.50 (target) online for $9.00

Claire's

Two Finger Bow Ring - $8.00

Flower Earrings - $7.00

Kohl's

Nike + iPod - $29.00

Get Ready for Prom ft. Claire's

2011-04-18T10:48:00.010-04:00

I have always been a fan of Claire's. I shopped there as a kid and still shop there for cute jewelry today. That is one of the many things that I love about that store, they have something for every age along with every style and look you are going for. Also to me they are an affordable store and the piece of jewelry hold up and last a while. I know now they are carrying so many other items beside jewelry and I really look forward to trying out some of their new items :)

clairespromstyle.com

Pearls are such a classic piece or jewelry and they complaint the dress I am wearing so well.

As I showed in the video this glass pearl necklace is the perfect length and be be worn a handful of different ways depending on your dress and the earrings just pull the look together.

When your dress is a little more detailed on you do not want jewelry that will take away from it and you do not want to look like you have to much going on.

These earrings and bracelet go so well with the dress and match perfectly.

Even with a dramatic dress jewelry is a must.

A simple but elegant hair accessory is the perfect match for this dress and the bracelet is a nice small touch.

These wonderful earrings are going to be given away to one lucky girl! To enter watch the video below and leave a comment letting me know what your prom style is :)

Britney Spears - Till the World Ends Music Video Hair Tutorial

2011-04-15T15:04:00.003-04:00

Products Used -

CHI 44 Iron Guard - $11.99

Loop Brush - $3.99

Conair Instant Heat 3/4 in. Curling Iron - $14.99

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray - $23

Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo - $23

IMATS Haul

2011-04-11T21:24:00.017-04:00

Royal & Langnickel

5 piece Pink Cosmetic Travel Sized Brushes

I paid 10 dollars for these brushes but online they are $19.99

The case is very fun and pink is one of my favorite colors.

As I said before I do not travel much so I like to use these brushes for everyday use. I believe these brushes are as high of quality as the companies full size brushes.

Powder Brush - Concealer & Lid Brush - Angled Liner & Angled Sponge Brush - Angled Blending & Fluffy Blending Brush - Paddle Foundation Brush

Royal & Langnickel

Master Pro 150 Tapered Blender

I paid 4 dollars for this brush but online it is $9.99

This brush is awesome. It is multi-purpose and a necessity in everyones collection. I love how it can apply shadow and then nicely blend it out.

The brush is perfectly tapered and the perfect density and fluffiness.

Inglot Cosmetics

Freedom System

The price ranges depending on what shape you buy and how many shadow you want in the palette

AMC 62 - AMC 61 - MATTE 376 - AMC 53 - AMC Shine 31

PEARL 423 - D.S 483 - PEARL 420 - AMC Shine 42 - AMC Shine 07

These shadows have the best color pay off ever. They are smooth and super pigmented. The eye shadows with glitter in them have the glitter nicely blended in, you do not feel the glitter in the colors at all.

MATTE 373 - Brow Powder 564 - I could not get this color out!! - Brow Powder 563 - AMC 63

I thought these colors would make the perfect matte smokey eye! They are pigmented but not chalky at all and two of the colors are made to use for your eye brows but they are perfect eye shadow colors for me :)

H&M

Nudes are very in this season with anything you wear from makeup and beauty products to shoes and eye wear.

I love this shape and color. This pair looks like they cost more than they really did. While I have my Gucci sunglasses I still like inexpensive frames too and I have no problem switching between my pairs.

Pre IMATS Haul

2011-04-10T16:46:00.012-04:00

Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo

Sephora

$23

This dry shampoo was a repurchase but used the normal one (yellow bottle) and this bottle is the invisible kind so I should not have a problem with white residue.

Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray

Sephora

$23

I have been looking for a sea salt spray because I love that beachy hair look. I tried it out once and I think I am going to like it.

Clinque Ance Solution Clearing Moisturizing Oil-Free

Sephora

$17

I am in LOVE with this product. I have tried all the steps in this 3 piece system and I do not like any of the other ones but I do not know what I would do with out this product. This is my 3rd bottle and I will continue to buy till they stop making it :)

MAC Creme d' Nude & Playing Koi*

MAC Cosmetics

$14.50

Playing Koi is from the Quite Cute collection and is limited edition. The color is a stain finish and is quite creamy, which makes it look even better on. While I love the color it is definitely super dramatic and not a everyday color, it would look very nice with a dark smokey eye and I would love to wear it when I go out at night.

Temptalia explains it as a "creamy white peach pink" and I think that is a good explanation of the color. I personally think it is very neon and vibrant but I still love it!!

Creme d' Nude is a popular MAC color and is part of their permanent collection. I can not believe I did not own it before. It is a cremesheen so it does not look dry or cakey on your lips. It was one of MAC's more wearable nudes since it is more of a pink, flesh toned nude.

If you are like me and have always wanted this color but just never got it I say go out and buy it now. I do not know how I went so long without it.

e.l.f. Powder Brush

Target

WOW! I am in love with this brush for applying my foundation. It gives you a flawless, airbrush application and blends it perfectly into your skin. I use to apply any liquid foundation; either my MAC tinted moisturizer or my Chanel Mat Lumiere foundation.

This powder brush is a "flat top kabuki", the bristles are nice and soft but still densely packed. I really think everyone needs this brush.

Noxzema Clean Blemish Control Daily Scrub

Wal-Mart

Just over $3**

I love the other Noxzema face wash I use so when this was recommended to me I had to try it out. This has exfoliating beads in it and I just love when face washes have them, my skin always feels and looks better (as opposed to face washes without exfoliating beads). This wash says that it is for adult skin, I am just not to sure what that means or if it matters but I do think it I enjoy this scrub.

*Playing Koi is sold out online on the MAC cosmetics, Nordstrom, Macy's, and Bloomingdale's websites. Maybe some stores still have it in stock.

**Price in the store at wal-mart. Online prices are different and each store has different prices too.

Spring & Summer Swimwear Trends 2011

2011-04-08T14:03:00.005-04:00

Bandeau

I think it is safe to say this one is my favorite bathing suit top! I love the colors and the anchor detail in the center of the top.

I found this at Target. I did not know this was a juniors bathing suit till I looked on the web site that is why I think the top was a little small, I felt as though it did not give me the best coverage and that is why I added the strap it came with.

Mix and Match

This top is perfect to go with almost any bottom. It came in a few different colors but I felt like I would get the most wear out of a classic black top. The strap on the top is removable and just added extract support. The bottom is fun and different and I think it is great that it has little stars in the print.

I bought both the Top & Bottom from Target

(I could not find the link to the bottom)

Bright Colors

A bright fun color like yellow is perfect for summer, it is great to show off how tan you got! And the flower detail is such a nice touch.

I bought this bathing suit last season but Target has plenty of fun bright colors this season too.

Detailed Bottom

Sometimes a fun bottom like this one would just look better with a simple top, you do not want to have to much going on. And having a detail like cheetah heads draws the eye to ones hips ;)

I purchased this one at the Victoria's Secret Outlet at least a year ago. But online and in select stores VS has a handful of bathing suits similar to this one.

Skirted Bottom

I think a skirted bottom is very cute. And it is not only perfect for those days that you are feeling a little self conscience but really any day!

I bought this from Kohl's last year and it is the brand ELLE. But a skirted bottom bathing suit can be found almost anywhere, it is a popular and cute trend. I have seen it everywhere from Bloomingdales to Target.

Covered Stomach

This is one of the most flattering styles. The ruched sides and ruffles along the bottom are a perfect touch to this coral orange suit. And I love that the bottom is separate so you can pair it with a bikini top if you, and I think a white one would look awesome with such a fun bright color!!

I found this great suit at Kohl's last year and the brand is ELLE. While they do not carry the exact same one they have similar ones at Kohl's and a handful of other stores.

Conservative Bikini

Not all bathing suits have to be "super sexy" and the tops being contacted with fabric and the full bottom make this an ideal bathing suit for more family appropriate outings.

I found this bathing suit at Ann Taylor a year or so ago but this conservative cut can be found at plenty of stores.

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Disaster!!

2011-04-05T21:01:00.000-04:00

How cute would those look together!

The Salon Effects on my all my nails and then that awesome

Sinful nail polish color on my ring fingers :)

It is in the color Pinky Glitter and was only $1.99 from Target.

.....

And I have said many time how much I love these

Salon Effects and I have been non stop raving about them

BUT this package was disaster!!

The strips were hard and snapped easily. Most of them would not even stick to my nail.

It was like they were dried out but all the packaging was sealed.

When I finally got one to stick to my nail this is what happened.

They look terrible and as you can tell with my pinky nail I had to try and

put two strips together because I ran out of strips that were wide enough.

The mess I made!

I used up all the nail strips

and I did not even like how they came out.

I ended up just removing all the nails and painting them another color.

I do not know if I will buy another solid color from the line but I almost want to give it another try but if it fails again it will be a total waste of money!

My Favorite Face Washes for Acne Prone & Problem Skin

2011-04-04T00:20:00.000-04:00

Noxzema the Original Deep Cleansing Cream

Noxzema Website

I purchased it at Wal-Mart

Price - Around 5 dollars

As you wash your face you experience a cooler and refreshing feeling.

Even after you wash it off your face still has a little of that feeling.

The smell is strong but it grows on you and I really like it now.

St. Ives Green Tea Scrub

St. Ives Website

I purchased it at Wal-Mart

Price - Around 5 dollars

Out of all the products mentioned this one is my favorite!

The green tea in it reduces almost all the redness in my skin.

The exfoliating beads are the perfect sizes.

My pores look smaller and my acne seems less inflamed.

St. Ives Olive Scrub

St. Ives Website

I purchased this from Amazon because I could not find it anywhere else

but now my Wal-Mart carries it.

Price - Around 7 dollars

As I said at first I did not think I was going to like this but I ended up loving it.

It is gel which makes it super moisturizing

but it can still improve my acne and shrink my pores.

The beads might clump together a little but they still exfoliate great

and remove the dead skin cells on my face.

Cetaphil Antibacterial Bar Soap

Cetaphil Website

I purchased it at Wal-Mart

Price - Under 5 dollars

It lathers up just like any other bar soap.

As I wash my face with it I feel the deep clean

and I love the results.

My skin feels tight and clean after I wash it off

but the feeling is not in a dry way at all.

L'oreal Go 360 Clean Anti-Breakout Facial Cleanser

L'oreal Website

I purchased it at Wal-Mart

Price - Around 7 Dollars

I have tried all the face washes in the Go 360 Clean Line

and this one is by far my favorite.

While it is very drying for me and I can not use it everyday

it totally helps to clear up my acne and shrink my pores.

All links take you directly to the item on the brand new web page

New Glasses!

2011-04-03T18:30:00.001-04:00

I am sure most people did not even know I wore glasses! I think I wear them for a total of one week out of the whole year. I only wear glasses when I have to. Like when my eyes are bothering me and I can not wear contacts I wear glasses, so glasses are more for emergency situations for me.

I have not bought a new pair of glasses in quite sometime, probably about 3 years, and it was about time that I got a new pair.

I was torn between the pair I ended up buying and two others. The one I really loved was black and cheetah but the lady who worked there told me that my eye sight was so bad that the lenses I would need would not work in that frame, so those were out of the picture. The other pair was very cute and more wearable, they were plastic black frames with flower details. But I figured I would go with the one I bought for the opposite reason! These ones were crazy, different, and unique. I almost never wear glasses so why not get a fun pair that I would get bored with because of how I almost never wear them.

Want to see what the other glasses look like! I show them in this video on my second channel, honeyflower3onthego

March Favorites

2011-03-30T12:46:00.000-04:00

NARS LipGloss in Turkish Delight - $24

NARS counters, Sephora and

online at sephora.com & narscosmetics.com

My long nails

Essie nail polish - $7-8 (depending on where you buy)

Ulta, Wal-Mart, Target and

loads more places sells Essie

Sally Hansen Salon Effects - $7.50-10 & up

Wal-Mart, Target, CVS, Walgreens and

many more drugstores sell these

e.l.f. Translucent Matifying Powder - $3

Some Targets, and

online at
eyeslipsface.com

(you can faintly see it on my wrist ;) it really is translucent)

Diamond Shine Shampoo & Conditioner - $6.99 each*

I have only seen these in stores at Sally Beauty Supply and

online at sallybeauty.com

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller - $11.99

Target, CVS and

other drugstores

NARS Concealer in Custard - $22

NARS counters, Sephora and

online at sephora.com & narscosmetics.com

e.l.f. Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter in Light/Glow ** - $3

Some Targets, and
online at eyeslipsface.com

* online they are coming up as a higher price

** In the video I said it only came in one shade but I was mistaken,

my target only carried one shade, it actually comes in three

*** links will take you right to the item on the website mentioned ;) ***

Beauty and Fashion Haul!

2011-03-28T10:23:00.000-04:00

Target -

Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Eye Roller - $11.99

e.l.f. eyelid primer - $1

e.l.f. Studio Line

Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths - $3

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Porcelain - $3

Minty Lip Gloss in Nashville - $3

Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter - $3

Complexion Brush - $3

Nails

Sinful Colors in Pinky Glitter - $1.99

Sally Hansen Salon Effects in IT GIRL - $8.99 (on sale!)

Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Kitty Kitty - $8.50**

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails - $1.99

Kohl's -

Kohl's always has a sale going on and there is almost always a coupon going around with your kohl's charge card. I am going to list the sale prices I paid but those are subject to change :)

Shoes

Apt. 9 Grey Gladiator Sandals - $49.99 original price - on sale for $29.99

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/apt9/shoes/womensshoes/PRD~696452/Apt+9+Millie+Gladiator+Sandals.jsp

Vera Wang Flats - $23.99 (clearance)

Clothing

MUDD Graphic T-shirt (Juniors) - $24 original price - on sale for $9.99

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/mudd_relaunch/juniors/tops/PRD~789644/Mudd+City+Night+Top.jsp

LC Lauren Conrad Ruffle Drop-Waist Camisole - $36 original - on sale for $24.99

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/lclaurenconrad/tops/PRD~790210/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Ruffle+DropWaist+Camisole.jsp

ELLE Floral Empire Dress Maxi Dress - $60 original - on sale for $41.99

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/elle/dresses/PRD~766942/ELLE+Floral+Crochet+Empire+Maxi+Dress.jsp

** I bought that one at Wal-Mart

Best Shampoo and Conditioners for Dry Damaged Hair

2011-03-26T13:00:00.000-04:00

Mane n’ Tail and Body - I know this is meant to be used on horses but it is safe to use on human hair! And I also know some people might think it is a little strange to use something on your hair that is meant for horse but trust me it is worth it.

This line is suppose to make your hair grow faster, and give you strong, healthier hair. I am happy to say it has lived up to those claims.

I am already on my second bottle of the shampoo and I will continue to use it forever ;)

I have been it sold at Sally Beauty Supply, Wal-Mart, and drug stores. Shampoo and Conditioner both cost around 6 Dollars

http://manentail.com/

Diamond Shine - As soon as I heard that these has diamond micro-particles I thought that was the coolest thing ever!

The shampoo is going to give your hair 2 times more shine and strength. Along with the diamond micro-particles the shampoo has panthenol, and keratin.

My hair feels great after I use these.

I found these at Sally Beauty Supply and I have not seen them anywhere else. And when you buy in the store they cost 6.99 each.

http://www.zotos.com/diamond-shine

One n’ Only - This is the best shampoo if you do not want anything harmful in your products. It’s sulfate, phosphate, and paraben free but it still can get your hair clean. The shampoo has a nice lather and leaves my hair with a nice shine. The conditioner is super moisturizing.

When using both they claim to reconstruct, detangle and replenish, revitalize, and help weak damaged hair. I am quite pleased with the result when I use these two and I also love the whole line.

I bought these from Sally Beauty Supply and they were under 10 dollars.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/moisturizing-shampoo/SBS-539402,default,pd.html

REDKEN Extreme - WOW is all I can say, this is by far my favorite. It smells awesome and I have never seem my hair in a better state then when I use the shampoo and conditioner. My hair is silky, has a great shine, soft, and my ends do not look dry or damaged.

If you only want to try one set that I mentioned I can honestly say these are the ones to get.

I bought them from Ulta when they were on a great sale. I am not sure how much I paid exactly but they cost $28.50 for the huge bottle but I think I got it for around 50 % off.

http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/extreme

Joico Body Luxe - Joico makes some great products. I really enjoy how my hair looks after I use their Body Luxe shampoo and conditioner, my hair appears healthier and thicker and not limp and dry like it use to look.

Joico can be bought at salons that carry their products and I have also seem their products at Ulta. They cost around 8 dollars each so the price is not bad for a salon brand.

http://joico.com/products/haircare/body-luxe

New Nails

2011-03-25T15:00:00.000-04:00

I bought another Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Kitty Kitty. I love animal print and I needed these as soon as I saw them.

Now as for the color on the rest of my nails I have tried two colors out.

The first one was way to nude and close to my skin tone and honestly I did not think it went well with the cheetah print. It was an Essie polish in Naked Truth. I hated how I had to use about 4 coats for it to finally show up and by then it was just to thick and did not look the best.

Two days later I changed the color to another Essie nail polish in Jazz and I love the color! (it is my older sister Isa's nail polish) It is a great nude and has more of a purple tint to it. While I love the color I do not think it goes that great with the cheetah nail but it works for now.

I will probably want to change the color in the next few days. Maybe I will use a gold to pull out one of the colors in the Sally Hansen nail strips. However, as I said before I do not have many nail polish colors because I never use to paint my nails but now that I have stopped biting my nails I would love to starting buying some nail polish.

Or I might be willing to try this cheetah on all of my nails, it might be a little much but it could be fun ;)

Also I think everyone will be happy to hear that I was able to use one strip for 2 nails! :D A lot of people asked if it was possible and the answer for me is yes it is.

Higher Quality Videos - Brand New Camcorder

2011-03-24T21:38:00.000-04:00

I have been planning on investing in a HD camcorder for quite sometime. I knew I wanted a Canon because my digital camera is a Canon (it is a powershot SD 780 is) and at the time it was one of the best digital cameras Canon made. Now do not get me wrong I love that camera and it is awesome the only problem is it was not the best for video, I mean it is a digital camera so what do I expect, but it worked for the time being and gave me pretty good quality videos. So knew the brand I just needed to pick the model and there are so many different ones out there! The most expensive is not necessarily the best one, it all depending on what features you want. I did not need super fancy features but I did make a short list of what I wanted and I did not want to settle:

- First of course it had to be HD.

- Second I wanted a camera with a great focus, I wanted to be able to have it focus on small print and I wanted to be able to hold something up have it focus and then have the camera focus back on me quickly without it being blurry for more than 5 seconds.

- Third I wanted it to be able 6 Megapixel and while I am not able to explain exactly what a megapixel is I knew the higher the number the better.

I picked out a camcorder a few months ago and it ended up being discontinued so I could not find it anywhere :( I gave up and figured I would just wait till I could pick another camera I liked that was not crazy expensive.

In the last few days I start looking at camcorders again and came across the VIXIA HF S200, it was awesome and I really wanted it. However, when I went to my Best Buy they did not carry it. Not only did they not carry the S200 but they had very few camera out and most of the displays were empty. There was one display with no camera (it was just a sign) that caught my eye, the VIXIA HF S20 on sale for 200 dollars off! I figured that was a better camera and on sale is was less than the HF S200. But my Best Buy only had a used one and I did not want to buy a used camera.

Since there were no other HF S20s in my Best Buy an associate offered to call other stores and see if anyone else had the VIXIA HF S20 in stock and luckily on Best Buy did, it was just quite far but so worth the drive :)

Bottom line, at the end of the long day I came home with a better camera, VIXIA HF S20, it was on sale for a better price than the original one I was looking at, VIXIA HF S200 :D

VIXIA HF S20

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/camcorders/consumer_camcorders/vixia_hf_s20

Sally Hansen Salon Effects

2011-03-21T16:57:00.000-04:00

I love these Sally Hansen Salon Effects! They are probably one of the coolest things I have tried out in a while. And the fact that they are so easy to apply just make them that much better.

Pros -

Easy to apply - I am not the best at painting my own nails with nail polish and this is much easier. There is no mess that can be made on your own skin or anywhere else. They are so easy I had no problem applying them to both hands, usually with nail polish I have painting my right hand with my left hand and that was not the case.

No dry time - This is probably my favorite feature! I hate waiting for my nail polish to dry and I almost always mess them up. With these salon effects you can go right on with your day and not have to wait or limit the activities you can do.

Designs - I am no nail expect and I know I could never paint the awesome design they sell on my nails myself! They have lace, animal print, butterflies, floral prints and so many more!

Long lasting - Whenever I get my nails painted with nail polish or I paint them myself they end up chipping very quickly, like within the first day or two. With these nail strips I have not experienced any problems with chipping and by applying a clear top coat you can help them last longer.

Cons -

Price - These are on the expensive side costing $8.50 or more, depending on where you buy*. Yes a good bottle of nail polish cost around that but with nail polish you can paint your nails hundreds of times before you even get half way done with the bottle.

Quantity - I dislike that there are only 16 strips, I wish there were 20. While I did not apply them to all nails if I wanted to I would only have enough for all the fingers once and then just have 6 left over. Yes the strips are very long and you might be able to use half of the strip on another nail (and by doing that you would get more for your money) but what if your nails are very long and you need most of the strip to over your nail.

Colors - While they have awesome designs and a lot of colors to pick from all the solid colors are funky and bright. Yes I love crazy fun nails but I would like for them to come out with a few basic non neon colors. This is not a total a "con" because I am mostly pleased with the solid color selection.

Overall I would give these Sally Hansen Salon Effects a 8 of 10 because to me the only downside is the price.

While I have only tried one set this is an item I will repurchase and I look forward to trying out even more styles and colors :)

* Wal-mart sells them for the best price of $8.50. They were most expensive at CVS, coming in over 10 dollars! I have seen then at Walgreens, Target, and Stop and Shop all for around 9 dollars.

Starting Fresh

2011-03-21T15:36:00.000-04:00

I wanted to delete my other post and start fresh on this blog! I love reading blogs I want to find time to blog more and I have serious motivation :) I will be posting with every video I upload to my beauty channel and I plan on posting here when I want to say something but for various reason do not plan on posting a video on the topic.

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Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo - $7.99

Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum - $7.99

Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment - $14.99**

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Higher Quality Videos - Brand New Camcorder

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Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo - $7.99
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Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30-Day Smoothing Treatment - $14.99**