Update + Collective Haul

Hello, beauties.

You may or may not have noticed that I've poofed from my blog for the past week or so. I don't have too great of an excuse other than being busy. I didn't really have the motivation to blog in the little free time I had. Also, I'm in a musical theater camp that started yesterday and will continue for the next three weeks. I'll be on as much as possible, but my posting may be a little sparse.

In the meantime, though, enjoy this collective haul from the past two weeks or so.

Products:

Revlon Colorstay Whipped Creme Makeup (Foundation) - $13.99 (Walmart had it for $10.97)

Bath & Body Works' Jungle Fruit Hand Sanitizer - $1.50

Set of 3 Spike Rings from Forever 21 - $2.80

Set of 3 Cute Rings from Forever 21 - $3.80

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous - $8.99

TRESemme Heat Tamer Spray - $4.99

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in Sunny - $5.24

Maybelline Baby Lips (Quenched, Peppermint, and Peach Kiss) - $3.99 (Walmart had them for $2.97)

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie - $7.49

Moral of the story? Everything is cheaper at Walmart!

If you want a review on any of these products, let me know in a comment! I now have all of the Maybelline Baby Lips flavors and I'm obsessed with the Revlon Kissable Balm Stain. :)

Blog ya later! xx

Have you heard about the Smoked palette?

Hello, beauties.

I get newsletter emails from urbandecay.com and the other day I got one that really peaked my interest. It was introducing the brand new Smoked Palette!

Colors (left to right):

Kinky, Freestyle, Mushroom, Backdoor, Blackout

Barlust, Rockstar, Evidence, Loaded, Asphalt

Now, I'm definitely someone who's drawn to more natural palettes, but walking around Sephora I always find myself swatching the brightest and most colorful eye shadows in the store. That's why a little part of me is super excited to see this palette on my next visit to Sephora or ULTA. I also adore the zip up style of the packaging. I can't think of a palette they've done that's looked like this one.

If I ever do purchase it, I doubt it will be in the near future. It's $50, just like the Naked and Naked2, so I'm not sure if it's worth the splurge. However, I'm sure many other people can't wait to get their hands on this little baby. The site is even claiming that it's "The Biggest Thing Since Naked!" That's a big claim to make!

Either way, Urban Decay isn't one to disappoint, so I'm sure the palette is fantastic and will gather a great response. I don't think much is going to beat the overwhelming love for Naked, but I'm glad to see them try.

Do you plan on purchasing Smoked? What's your favorite color in the palette? I'm really drawn to Evidence.

Blog ya later! xx

Trends of the Week: Maxi Dresses and Fringe

Hello, beauties.

I'm so terribly sorry that I didn't do a trend of the week last Thursday. It slipped my mind and I simply wasn't up for it by the time I realized I had forgotten. However, to make up for that, this week I bring you two trends of the week!

Trend One: Maxi Dresses and Maxi Skirts

My opinion on maxi dresses is probably a little different from the norm and I'll tell you why. I'm short! Okay, I'm not super short. But, as a girl of 5'3" I just don't feel like maxi anything is for me. But! Fear not, the opinion is not final! Just the other day I was being classy over at my local Target and spotted some cute, color blocked maxi dresses. They were comfy looking and pretty colors. It was as if they were calling my name. I didn't buy one, but I may go back and pick one up in the future.

I'm just a little iffy when it comes to maxi dresses. I do think they're cute, but on the right person. Taller girls look better in maxi's for obvious reasons. When you're shorter, like me, the maxi dress can make you look even more stumpy! I honestly think it can look a little silly if the wrong person wears one or someone has the wrong accessories.

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Above, Lauren Conrad is rocking an adorable blue and purple maxi dress. I think it looks great on her! The loose, effortless hair and plain sandals give that comfy, beachy vibe that I think is necessary to pull off a maxi. Extra fun fact: According to my friend Google, Lauren Conrad is 5'7". That's definitely the perfect height to rock a springy maxi dress.

Trend Two: Fringe

Coming straight out of the 80's, a trend that I simply adore, fringe! I'm more than excited the fringe is in. It's something that I really enjoy on an outfit or accessory. It has a way of making something interesting without making it too busy. Obviously, we're not going as far as acid wash fringed jeans, but fringed t-shirts and purses are something I'm really loving.

I own a black, fringed, Pink Flloyd shirt and I love wearing it. Fringe has the ability to give an outfit a kind of edginess that I think can totally make something bland, ten times more interesting.

What do you think of these trends? Do you own a maxi dress? Maybe some fringed t-shirts?

Blog ya later! xxx

OPI Spiderman Collection

Hello, beauties.

A few days ago, on a little ULTA adventure, I was browsing through the polishes. As per usual, I found a few I liked and ended up putting them back because I didn't need them that bad. The only single polish I bought was China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint. It's a gorgeous pale mint color. But, then I saw it. The $12.50 OPI Spiderman Collection Sample Pack. This I needed.

The sample pack comes with four samples in mini sizes. Side note; can someone explain to me why you wouldn't just buy sample packs? You get four polishes for the price of one and a half. Plus, no one ever really uses up a polish anyway! Okay, focus... Back to what I was saying. The pack comes with four polishes; Into The Night, Number One Nemesis, Just Spotted The Lizard, and Your Web or Mine?. The box is also soft of flashy, complete with Spiderman on the front.

I had previously checked out the colors online and Number One Nemesis was a stand out from the beginning. I don't understand why Your Web or Mine? is even in this collection. When I think Spiderman, I don't usually think shiny pink. Just Spotted the Lizard is an amazing duo chrome color with greens and yellows. According to other reviews, it's an exact dupe for Peridot by Chanel. Finally, Into The Night is a sparkly blue. This color is something I'm usually drawn to, but it's not unlike many other colors that have been popular lately. It wasn't really a stand out for me.
Overall, I think that everyone should go check it out though. For the price, the sample pack is definitely worth your while. You can find it at any ULTA store or online.

Have you tried OPI's Spiderman Collection? What was your favorite color?

Blog ya later! xx

Maybelline Baby Lips

Hello, beauties.

Over the last couple of days, I've become obsessed with the Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balms. I know I'm a little late to the party with this product, but it's better late than never. As of right now, I own three of them (Pink Punch, Cherry Me, and Grape Vine) and plan on purchasing all six in the near future. I'm especially excited to get one of the clear ones because I'm the type of person who will sit with a lip balm and mindlessly swipe it over my lips for an hour. If you weren't aware, four out of the six Baby Lips flavors are tinting. I find myself getting up from my laptop with bright pink lips. :P

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Featured: Pink Punch, Peppermint, Quenched

Once I get one or two more, I will do a review. I'm also considering doing a comparison of Baby Lips vs. the Revlon Lip Butters. So many people on these here interwebs have talked about each of these products, so I'm anxious to see if the Lip Butters can live up to the hype. I've never tried them. Just based upon first impressions, however, (and watching lots of review videos) I feel as though I'm still going to end up liking the Baby Lips slightly more. From what I understand they're more moisturizing than the butters, have SPF whereas the lip butters do not, and, although not as pigmented as the lip butters, they're very buildable. I can't wait to add a few more products to my makeup collection so I can do that review for you all.

What do you think of the products I've mentioned? Let me know!

Blog ya later! xx

Creative Gradient Nails

Hello, beauties.

Today, I wanted to show you a quick, cute idea I had for summer nails. Let's get started!

I like to call this gradient nails because essentially you're making a gradient across your nails. It's a great idea if you're someone who, like me, has tons of nail polishes and don't use all of them. First, you're going to want to choose two colors that are similar. I chose blue and green. This was especially easy for me because my favorite color is aqua/teal so I have a lot of polishes that shade. Next, pick out five different polishes that create a gradient from one color to the other. Finally, paint your nails and make sure to keep the colors in order. Add a top coat and you're done!

Enjoy this simple, easy nail and let me know if you try it out. :) Blog ya later! xx

P.S. I know I missed a trend of the week this week. I'll make up for it next Thursday! Make sure to check back for it. :)

Influenster Summer Beauty VoxBox 2012

Hello, beauties.

I'm super excited to make this post, so let's get right into it. If you don't know, Influenster is a free website that sends VoxBoxes (boxes containing samples of beauty and other products) to select members based upon how they influence others. You earn badges based upon your life and what you do. I was extremely happy to be selected for my first VoxBox, The Summer Beauty VoxBox for 2012.

I received my box this morning about an hour ago and opened it right away.

This box included the following products:

Hawaiian Tropic Sick Hydration Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30: $8.99 for 6oz. Bottle

I just got my box today, so obviously I haven't had a chance to try this out. I did however, smell it and put it on my skin. It says it has a "light, tropical fragrance" and that's how I would describe it. This product does a pretty good job of masking that heavy sunscreen smell. It also goes on extremely smooth. The fact that it has lotions mixed in makes it hydrating and it also eliminates a lot of the oily effect you get with other sunscreens. In stores, it comes in SPF 12, 30, and 50. Based on first impressions, I'd say I'm going to get a lot of use out of this sunscreen, especially since I'm as pale as a ghost. :P

Tampax and Always Radiant Collection: Prices vary per box

I'll have to wait a few weeks to really try out these products, if you catch my drift. But, I do love the cute, little bag that the products came in. I'll definitely be using it as a makeup bag to keep in my purse. The packaging of the feminine products is cute and twinkly. It comes with a sample of 1 pad, 2 tampons (one super and one regular), and 3 liners. I can't wait to try this 

Quaker Soft Baked Bar in Banana Nut Bread: $3.29 for package of bars

I opened up my voxbox shortly after I woke up, so I hadn't eaten breakfast yet. I opened this product before I opened any of the beauty products and tried it right away. It's small enough that you feel healthy, but large enough that it really filled me up. The bars only contain 140 calories and come in different flavors as well. I will definitely be buying more of these next time I go to the grocery store.

Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color: $9.99

I've seen this nail polish in stores recently and have definitely noticed the hype. When I found out there was one in the voxbox I was anxious to try it. The bottle I received is in 906 Ionic Indigo. The color reminds me of denim. After trying it out, I was sad to find that it hadn't worked well. I think you need to really get the hang of following the directions to get this polish to do it's job. It's meant to end up looking sort of like the image that you see around the top of the bottle. Maybe I'll get it to work in the future. Even still, I genuinely like the color of this polish and will probably still wear it as it. I don't know if I'd be willing to pay $10 retail for it though. I'm sort of up in the air with this one.

Sally Hansen Nails and Cuticles Hand Crème: $5.99 for full size bottle

Lately, my cuticles have been horrible, so this product was also intriguing for me. I applied it about 2 hours ago and I can still feel a difference in the softness of my hands. I'll need to use this product more to really decide my opinion on it, but right now I'm loving it. I also noticed the smell right away. It smells sort of fruity and I really, really enjoy it. As of right now, I give this product a thumbs up.

That's it for the products. I hope my reviews and reactions gave you some insight into the new things you're going to see popping up in stores. Once again, Influenster is completely free and totally fun. I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to get free things in the mail. I encourage you to go sign up right now! What're you waiting for?

Blog ya later! xx

FOTN: 4th of July Edition

Hello, beauties.

I hope you're all having a great American Independence Day! I've spent mine watching makeup organization videos..It's a boring life I lead. I decided to check in and do my first ever FOTD (well, night) for you all. I use a lot of drugstore brands because I'm a broke teenager, so prepare yourself. :P Also, in addition to what you see in these pictures, I'm wearing tiny blue diamond studs in my ears and blue and white bracelets.

FACE:

CoverGirl Fresh Complexion Concealer in Classic Ivory

CoverGirl Aqua Smoothers Foundation in 715 Natural Ivory

CoverGirl Professional Loose Powder in 105 Translucent Fair

Bonnebell Blend n' Glow Natural Blush Face Powder

Revlon Wet/Dry Shadow Duo in Cocoa Bean

CoverGirl Professional Eye Enhancers in Crushed Blueberries (under my lower lash line)

Wet n' Wild Megaliner Liquid Eyeliner in 861 Black

CoverGirl Fantastic Lash (I believe this is discontinued. It's really old)

Wet n' Wild Red Lipstick in 906D (lightly)

Bonnebell Liquid Lip Smacker in Sugar Crystal

HAIR:

Simple Teased Pony Tail with a Blue Sequined Headband Wrapped Around It

Thick Red Stretch Headband

OUTFIT:

There's no point in telling you about my outfit, but I will anyway. I'm going super casual to be comfy at the fireworks, with a red and white t-shirt and white shorts.

Alright, I think that's all! And just in time, I'm leaving for the fireworks right now. Everyone have a wonderful night!

Blog ya later! xx

P.S. After tonight, I can cross "watch fireworks" off of my Summer Bucket List!

Bucket List Accomplishments

Hello, beauties.

I haven't mentioned it in a while, so I figured I would bring you up to speed on the most recent bullets that I've crossed off my Summer 2012 Bucket List!

Number 45. Go Boating. A week or two ago, a group of friends and I went out on the lake. My friend Amanda has a boat and we spent the day soaking up the sun. Now, I'm the first to point out how un-outdoorsy I am, but even I had a good time. And I didn't get burned! When you're as pale as I am that is a huge accomplishment. Some of the group went out on the jet skis. Being a wimp, I stayed on the boat and had a good time taking pictures of the adventure.

Number 41. Go to a midnight movie showing. On June 22nd, I went to see the new Disney Pixar movie, Brave. Being a crazy Disney fanatic, I love love loved the movie. I thought it was amazing and interesting, seeing as it was unlike anything Pixar's ever done. If you haven't, I recommend you go see it as soon as you can. If ye' had the chance to change yer fate, would'ya?

Number 15. Go to a Carnival. and Number 16. Get a temporary tattoo. Every year, the town I live in throws a 4th of July carnival and for the past four years a group of my closest friends and I make an outing out of it. It's extremely fun and just what you'd picture for a carnival in an Ohio suburb. For over six years, I've gotten an airbrush tattoo each time I went. It's become a tradition. Here's what I got. So cute, right?

(Told ya I was a crazy Disney freak! :P)

I hope this didn't bore you too terribly! Come back Thursday for this week's trend of the week and have an awesome 4th of July (Americans..). If you're not American, have an awesome Wednesday!

Blog ya later! x

Scissor Happy

Hey, beauties.

Lately, I've been super into cutting t-shirts and making my own creations. It's a super fun thing to do in the summer and an easy way to create summer-wear yourself. I was inspired by a few DIY videos I saw on YouTube. I'll link those videos HERE and HERE. Seeing as I've been crazy busy the past couple of days, this will be a short post. But, I wanted to know if you would be interested in seeing my shirts? Maybe a more in depth description and some tips I've learned through creating them myself. Let me know down below!


Blog ya later! xx

Trend of the Week: Neons!

Hello, beauties.

Welcome to the first ever Trend of the week!! I'm so excited to start this feature. Since this is the first post, I decided to start off with what I think is the biggest Spring and Summer trend this year. NEONS!

I'm someone who's always enjoyed a pop of color in an outfit, so this trend is definitely one that I'm loving. I've seen neons both in clothing and in makeup, but for the purposes of this post I'm going to focus mainly on clothes. (We'll get to colored lips at a later date. Hehe.) I love neons in any aspect of clothing, but if I had to pick one neon item it would come down to bags or shoes. 

I think a neon accessory can really give life to a look and bring together what would be an otherwise drab outfit. I've been wanting oh so badly to get a neon orange or hot pink bag in the near future. I think pieces, like the clutch below by Rebecca Minkoff, that are a bright orange are really stunning and definitely something that would catch your eye on the street.

Honestly, for a trend that I love so much I don't have enough neon. I did, however find some old t-shirts in bright colors. My scissors and I went on a little cutting spree and I cut up some of my old shirts to create fun new tops. I'll be doing a t-shirt cutting post very soon and once it's done I'll link it HERE.

How do you style neon? Are you a fan of this trend? Let me know!

Blog ya later! xx

Trend of the Week!

Hello, beauties.

In order to fill my blog with some sort of structure, I'm going to start something I like to call "Trend of the Week" (go back and read that in an intense announcer voice). Every Thursday, I'm going to blog about a trend in fashion or beauty that I'm either loving or hating! I'm always looking for new things to throw into my style, so trends are something I'm always interested in. The biggest thing I'm excited about with this is interaction and hearing your opinions on things. I would love to hear your opinions on my posts and see what you think.

In the next few hours I'll post the first ever Trend of the Week. Don't miss it! :)

Blog ya later! xx

Brushes, M'dear

Hello, beauties.

Recently, I was at Sephora just wandering around as usual. There was nothing in particular that I was looking for, but I always end up being drawn to the brushes. I'm not one to brag about my makeup collection or even call it a collection in the first place, so the amount of brushes I had was wimpy to say the least. They were all crappy brushes I had accumulated and found over the years and snatched up. Even in the childhood days, I knew a crappy brush was better than a sponge applicator when it came to makeup. 

But, the other day, my brush venture finally became a success. Now, before I go on, prepare yourself. I am in no way experienced, nor do I own... really any quality products. So, keep that in mind as I continue. I ended up picking up a Sephora brand travel brush set. Honestly, these brushes are nowhere near bad quality or cheap. The set came with five brushes all in a nice little travel pack. There's a "multi-purpose" face brush (powder brush), an eyeshadow brush, a crease brush (or blending brush), a smudge brush, and an angled eyeliner brush. The eyeliner brush is sort of useless to me right now though, since I use liquid and pencil eyeliner, not gel.

The whole set cost $32 (which, when matched with the $20 gift card I had, wasn't a bad deal). When you look at the costs of all the Sephora brand single brushes, 5 decent ones for only $32 doesn't seem bad whatsoever. In the long run, I'm extremely glad I made this purchase. If you're someone who's just beginning with makeup and are looking for a starting place, I highly recommend that you go to Sephora and look at their brush sets. You might end up finding something great!

Blog ya later! x

My Beauty & Style Icons

Hello, beauties.

As a fun little activity for myself, I created a little collage of all the people and faces that incluence my choices when it comes to makeup, clothes, and my over-all favorite looks. Since my blog is still new, I decided to share it with you. Hopefully, it'll give you some insight into my style and the type of person I am. 

In a nutshell, I like the classic look of makeup. Marilyn Monroe eyeliner is something I wear on a day to day basis. I like the rocker chick look combined with a bit of quirky and casual. Patterns and colors are something I love almost as much as simple black pieces. Now that I've explained, here's the visual embodiment of what I just told you.

Featured Faces:

Blake Lively  |  Francesca Eastwood  |  Lea Michele  |  Kim Kardashian  |  Marilyn Monroe  |  Taylor Momsen  |  Dianna Agron  |  Scarlett Johanson  |  Brittany Murphy (RIP, baby)  |  Katy Perry  |  Kendall Jenner

To go into a little more depth, I'm going to hop around the picture and highlight certain things.

1. Francesca Eastwood is gorgeous. I absolutely love the way she wears her makeup.
2. Winged eyeliner is something I'm very, very into right now. (Marilyn, Lea Michele)
3. Dianna Agron is just a perfect human being. She's not only beautiful, but also adorably quirky. Plus, that blue and green dress is to die for.
4. I love the way that Kim Kardashian wears her lips. She normally has this really nice coral color going on that meshes perfectly with her tanned skin. I wish I was tan so that I could pull that off.
5. On the entirely other end of the spectrum, I really like bright lipsticks. Katy Perry often wears bright pink and I really like how it looks on her. This might just be because I feel like I can't pull off red lipstick. Scaredy cat! :P
6. Taylor Momsen falls into the rocker chick category that I simply love. I couldn't dress as daring as she does, but I do have a few edgy pieces in my closet.
7. Scarlett Johanson always manages to have a perfect smokey eye at events. It's never too overwhelming, but it always compliments the rest of her look. Although, I do like her better with red hair.
8. I think I like Blake Lively's style so much because I wish I looked like her. First of all, she's tall (like many of the rest of these women), so she can work a lot of outfits that would look terrible on me. Also, she's amazingly tanned to the point where she looks like she's at the beach at all times.

I hope you enjoyed this little look into my influences. Who are your style icons? Are we similar? Tell me below!

Blog ya later! xx

Far Out Tie Dye

Hello, beauties.

About a week ago, a few friends and I got together and did something I've wanted to do for a while now. We tie dyed t-shirts! Not only is this a fun and easy summer activity, but it gave me something to check off of my Summer Bucket List! (#3) If you're interested in how to go about having your own tie dye session or what I did to create my groovy t-shirt, keep reading!

What you'll need:

• A tie dye kit - My friend and I bought two tie dye kits which ended up being just enough for us to do 5 decent designs. If you're an inexperienced tie dye-er like I was, I would recommend buying two or three kits. We bought ours at Five Below (for $5) and Target (for $10). They should be easy to find at any multi-purpose store (probably in the craft section).
• A white t-shirt - You can tie dye almost anything, but we used t-shirts. 100% cotton works best, as if sucks up more of the color to create a more vibrant design.
• Newspaper, garbage bags, or an open outdoor area - Tie dying can get a little messy, especially if you have clumsy, silly friends like mine. Make sure you have a good area to work with lots of room to move around. We did ours in my friend's kitchen. TIP: Make sure your newspapers or garbage bags are actually creating a barrier. We didn't realize that some of our dye had seeped through onto her counter. Luckily, it came off, but be careful because most dyes will stain.
• A fun group of friends - Everything's more fun when you have other people to joke around with! Plus, if there's any instructions you don't fully understand, odds are someone in your group will.
• A decent amount of time - My tie dying session lasted a few hours. Make sure you have enough time on your hands so that you don't feel rushed.

How to do it:

The tie dye kit will come with instructions. Make sure you follow them as closely as you can. Our better kit (the one from Target) came with 4 bottles, gloves, and rubber bands. Make sure to wear the gloves whenever you're in contact with the dye because it will stain your hands. TIP: Wear clothes you don't care too much about just in case things get messy.

Your kit will also come with designs you can make. The easiest ones are the typical centered spiral or a centered bullseye. Depending on what pattern you're hoping to achieve, follow the instructions and just have fun. It doesn't have to be perfect.

When you finish applying your dye, wrap your shirt (with the rubber bands still on it) in saran wrap. Let it sit at least over night before moving on to the next step.

Once you've let your shirt sit over night, unwrap it. Take off the saran wrap and the rubber bands. TIP: Wear gloves when doing this step! Your shirt will not be totally dry. If you don't wear gloves it will stain your hands. Rinse your shirt in cold water until the water runs clean. Be patient. This will take a little longer than you think. But, the more thorough you are, the more happy you'll be in the end. 

Hang your wet shirt on a hanger and put it somewhere to dry. I hung mine outside and left it there for hours. It should be soaked, so obviously it will take a long time to dry.

And, you're done! Congratulations! Enjoy your new creation and show it off to all your friends. Here's my shirt. I did random bullseyes.

I hope this was informative and I've inspired you in some way! Go out and tie dye with some friends this summer. And don't forget to come back and show me your out of sight creations!

What other fun things do you do with friends in the summer time? Let me know in the comments! Have a tubular day, cool cats!

Blog ya later! xx

Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale

Hello, beauties.

If you're like me, you could spend days smelling all the products in Bath & Body Works. There isn't one particular type of scent that I like better than the rest. From fruity to romantic, I never know what's going to catch my eye... er, nose?

A few days ago, I finally made my way to my local Bath & Body Works store to sift through all the items. I had heard that most body sprays were on sale for $3 a bottle and most candles were 50% off. Needless to say, there are tons of amazing deals, especially since most of the products they sale are pretty nice quality. Now, let's get into the fun stuff.

I only bought four products on this trip, but I have quite a bit to say about them. I'm going to start with the body sprays. Select fragrance mists (including the two that I purchased) are marked down 75% to $3. I also purchased two 4 oz. single-wick candles marked 50% off, making them $4.75. They do have select larger 14.5 oz. three-wick candles for $10.

Forever Sunshine Body Spray - I have become obsessed with this scent. Simple as that. It reminds me of my favorite perfume scent, Obsession by Calvin Klein. I think that's why I like it so much. The Bath & Body Works site defines the scent as "an exclusive blend of golden apricot, pink peonies, and a hint of praline that captures the romance of warm days that linger into cool autumn." It's floral smelling, but not overpowering. This spray could honestly work in any season, but for right now I think it's going to be the scent of my summer.

Paris Amour Body Spray - This spray is almost an opposite scent from Forever Sunshine, despite the fact that they're both floral. I would classify Paris Amour as romantic. It would work very well for a nighttime scent, but not necessarily for every day. Defined on the website as "a dreamy blend of French tulips, apple blossoms and sparkling pink champagne, inspired by a romantic stroll through the streets of Paris", I'd say that this scent does a wonderful job at managing to be light while still exuding that romantic musk.

Aloha Vanilla - Aloha Vanilla is your typical vanilla candle with a twist. Seeing as it's part of the name, you'd expect the vanilla scent to be the most predominate in the mix. Luckily, it is, and yet the candle isn't boring in the least. "A tropical island breeze of sweet mango, vanilla absolute and creamy coconut with a touch of lotus flower." All of Bath & Body Works' candles are Slatkin and Co. brand. I wouldn't say they're outstanding, but they're definitely average. You do end up with that waxy residue, but the creativity put into the fragrance makes up for it in my opinion.

Sunrise Lagoon - I was instantly drawn to this candle by the color. I have a thing for aquas, turquoises, and teals. Even the image on the packaging is interesting to look at. Once it caught my eye, I had to smell it. Sunrise Lagoon reminds me of what you'd smell on vacation. I imagine a tropical beach with exotic fruits and plants. The site reads "A luscious blend of juicy melon and citrus with notes of jasmine blossom and pink peony" and I think that each of those ingredients is definitely noticeable in the candle. I think I like this candle a little more than Aloha Vanilla.

Bonus Comments! While in the store, I noticed the True Blue Spa products. Essentially, it's a line of lotions and moisturizers that are made with vitamins and oils in order to tackle specific problems we face. I was interested in whether or not these products really do what they're made to do. I might end up going back to pick up one or two of them, but for now let me know if you've ever used them? Did they work well?

I think that's all for this trip to Bath & Body Works. Be sure to let me know if you've ever tried any of the products or scents I mentioned above? Did you feel the same way I did? What's your favorite Bath & Body Works scent? And don't forget to check out the Bath & Body Works semi-annual sale! I'm pretty sure it only lasts a few more days!

Blog ya later! xx

Summer 2012 Bucket List

Hello, beauties.

I don't know about yours, but my friends and I are extremely indecisive. It's as if the moment we decide to hang out any ideas either of us had for things to do instantly disappear. So, this summer, my friend Lizzy and I decided to create a Summer Bucket List. Many of the things on the list I'd consider blog worthy and I feel like it would be fun to let you all know as I finish and check off things along the way. As of right now, the list has over 50 items on it. It would take up so much space, that I'm just going to give it it's very own tab. I'll make a post about it whenever I finish things on the list and I encourage you to join in the fun.

To see the list, go HERE!

What's on your summer bucket list? Let me know in the comments!

Blog ya later! xx

The Future, Summer, & My New Adventure

Hello, beauties.


My name is Ashley and this is the first post on my brand new blog! Obviously, you've made your way here, so you probably already knew that. Seeing as this is my very first post, I feel as though I should talk a bit about myself. I'm 17 years old and recently graduated from high school. There's a lot of things that have caught my interest throughout the years, but the one that stuck was acting. Musical theater has been a large part of my life since the age of 4 and without it, I think I'd be a completely different person. My dreams have been carved out of the desire to perform and I believe that one day I will be on a Broadway stage. However, in the more near future, my dreams are nearly as large as that one. In the Spring of 2013, I plan on participating in the Walt Disney World College Program. If you've been a senior in high school, you know that tons and tons of people will ask the same question of you for the last few months; "What're you doing for college?!" Having recently graduated, I've answered that question so many times and don't have the desire to go into grave detail here on this blog. Basically, the Disney College Program is a paid internship that takes place in a Disney park. If you want to read more about it, simply Google "Disney College Program" and find their website. I promise, it's insanely informative. 


In the meantime, I'm savoring my last summer as a "child" and making the most of the time I have. I've been crazy busy having this thing called a life. Apparently, it's all the rage to leave your bedroom and laptop sometimes. Who knew?! In fact, last night I went to a midnight showing of the new Disney Pixar film, Brave. I could definitely go on for ages raving to you about how gloriously wonderful the movie was, so I'll just leave it at that. I also tie dyed shirts with some of my friends and mine turned out pretty well, I'd say. I might do a blog post on that, if it's something you'd be interested in. Both of those little adventures were a part of a list that my friend and I have created. It's something like a Summer 2012 bucket list. It has about 50 activities on it as of right now, but it continues to grow. I've also considered doing a post on that and telling out some of the better things on the list. 


But, speaking of adventures, this blog itself is one that I've decided to embark on on my own. I've always been someone who enjoyed makeup and fashion. Who doesn't like cutesy little DIY crafts? So, I decided to make a place to document and share all of my little bits and bobs over the course of this Summer and hopefully even longer. Recently, I've become infatuated with the YouTube channels (and now blogs) of Zoe and Louise. They're somewhat "famous" around the web and I feel inspired to create a blog and do something similar to what they've done. Obviously, they aren't the only beauty gurus blogging and vlogging about, but I see something different in them. They seem so down to earth and so silly. They're unlike the robotic, carbon copy beauty vloggers you see every day creating the majority of hauls, tutorials, and reviews across YouTube and other platforms. Like I said, they've inspired me to begin my own new adventure here on BlogSpot and I can't wait to see what comes out of it. So, come along on my little journey and explore the worlds of beauty, fashion, and fun with me. I'd love to interact with you, so be sure to leave comments and subscribe! I promise I don't bite.


I guess that's all for now. I hope I didn't talk you to death.


Blog ya later! x