April Ipsy Unboxing 2016 🌼

Hello everyone! Today I will be sharing with you my Ipsy unboxing for the month of April.  If you don’t know what Ipsy is, it’s a website where you take a little quiz (to get information like eye color, hair color, what skin problems you have, etc.) then by just paying $10 a month, you get a little bag with personalized sample products in it. Ipsy also tends to have more full sized products in it. It comes once a month, about mid-month, and you get 5 samples in it to try out. I think this is a super cool idea if you want to try more beauty products, hair products, skin products, and more, especially higher-end ones, but don’t want to shell out a lot of money for it if you don’t know how it works. If you’d like to check Ipsy out, you can do so here. Now let’s get into the unboxing! 
The bag:

  
The bag this month is so adorable. It’s a blue, orange and yellow tie-dye bag, and I would definitely use this all the time. 
Item #1:

  
First I got this Probelle Nail Polish in the shade In or Out. This is a brand I am unfamiliar with, so I tried it out. It’s a gorgeous lilac/orchid shade that’s perfect for the springtime and it leaves a beautiful glossy finish on the nails. Without a top and base coat, it can peel right off but it stays on with them. 

Item #2:

   
 
  

Next I received this City Color Highlight Trio. I think this is a wonderful product because they used different shades so that they could match a wider range of skin tones. I didn’t own any highlighter at the moment since it wasn’t an everyday makeup product for me but I am so happy to have received this. The pigment and colors are all beautiful, and it’s not glittery to the point that it’s noticeable, it’s more of a subtle shimmer. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who’s looking for a new highlighter, although I don’t know if this is sold online/in stores, or if it’s exclusive to Ipsy. The swatches I did go in order from left to right in the palette, with the gold shade on top. 

Item #3:

  
The next product in my Ipsy bag is this Jor’el Parker Fango Mud Therapy Mask for Face and Body. Unfortunately, I have yet to try this since I recieved my bag midweek and I’ve been busy with schoolwork. However, it seems like a nice product and smells good so I think I’ll try it out tomorrow and probably update this post to let you know how it works out. 

Item #4:

  
The fourth item I received is this Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Gel-to-Oil Hair Treatment. I was already looking for a light oil since I have well water at my house which dries out my hair, so I was looking forward to trying this. I wouldn’t say my hair is oily, it’s about average, but it can get oily very quickly. I tried this out last night and I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. I know it’s a gel-to-oil hair product, but I didn’t think it would have he texture like hair gel, which is one that I don’t particularly like. On the back of this sample it says to put 1-2 nickel sized amounts all throughout your hair from root to tip, and I would only recommend using that amount if your hair is extremely dry. If your hair gets easily oily like mine, I would use less and not put it on the roots, only on the ends. This is probably a great product for people with dry/frizzy hair, but it doesn’t really work for me. 

Item #5:

   
 
  
I saved the best for last! I was so excited when I saw this product in my bag. It’s a tarte LipSurgence lip creme, in Wonder. It’s in a crayon form (not sure if the full size is or not). I’ve heard so many wonderful things about tarte, especially their lip products and I know that they’re a higher-end brand which is why I’m reluctant to buy their products without trying then first, and I’m glad I got the chance to do that. This is an extremely moisturizing product, which is amazing since I’ve been having problems with dry lips lately. It’s a beautiful muted, berry-red color, which is more like a subtle red. It’s very pigmented, and relatively long-lasting. It does wear off around the inner lip area but that’s easily solved with reapplication. 

Overall, I had a fantastic Ipsy bag this month with great products. I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and see you next time! 

April Favorites 2015

Hey everyone! Today I am going to tell you what my favorite things from this month were. I hope you guys will try some of this stuff out! 
Music 

Alternative Pop: 

• Skylar Grey- Back From the Dead
• Skylar Grey- Words
• Of Monsters and Men- Dirty Paws
• Christina Perri- burning gold
• Zella Day- Hypnotic
• Zella Day- Compass
• Banks- You Should Know Where I’m Coming From
• Lana Del Rey- Born to Die

Books

Girl Online by Zoe Sugg

This book is by one of my favorite YouTubers, Zoella, so I wanted to check it out. It turned out to be way better than I thought it would be. I would recommend this book to someone who likes romances and dramas. 

Summary: Penny has a secret. Under the alias Girl Online, Penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, high school drama, her quirky family, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. When things go from bad to worse at school, her parents accept an opportunity to whisk the family away for Christmas at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. There, Penny meets Noah, a gorgeous, guitar-strumming American. Suddenly she is falling in love- and capturing every moment she shares with “Brooklyn Boy” on her blog. But Noah has a secret too, one that threatens to ruin Penny’s cover- and her closest friendship- forever. 
Fang Girl by Helen Keeble

This is a hilarious drama about a girl’s “life” as a newly turned vampire. I wouldn’t normally read this type of book because they tend to be kind of cheesy, but this one was incredibly done. I would recommend this to any Young-Adult reader. 
Summary: Sure, the idea of vampires is sexy, but who actually dreams of spending eternity as a pasty, bloodthirsty fifteen- year- old? Not me. Unfortunately, the somewhat psychotic vampire who turned me didn’t bother to ask first. Now I’m dealing with parents who want me to vamp them, a younger brother who’s convinced I’m a zombie, and a seriously ripped vampire hunter who either wants to stake me or make out with me. Not sure which. Oh and PS, none of my favorite fanfic prepared me to deal with vampire politics- which are looking pretty tricky based on the undead Elder trying to hunt me down. What’s a vampire- obsessed fan girl turned real- life fanggirl supposed to do?
Don’t look back by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

Thus book is sort of a crime-drama/ mystery which is my favorite type of book. This was very-well written, and I enjoyed it a lot. 
Summary: Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all- popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend. Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it’s one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took “mean girl” to a whole new level, and it’s clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She’s getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she’s falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her- even when the old Sam treated him like trash. But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night aren’t just buried deep inside Sam’s memory- someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive? 
Famous last words by Katie Alender

I’ve read one of this author’s books before, and I loved it. I loved this one as well. This is a murder mystery/paranormal mystery. It is upper exciting, and captivating. I would definitely recommend this to people who like mysteries. 
Summary: Willa is freaking out. Lately, it seems she’s seeing things. Like a dead body in her swimming pool. Frantic, scribbled messages on her walls. A reflection that is not her own. It’s almost as if someone- or something- is trying to send her a message. Meanwhile, a killer is stalking Los Angeles- a killer who reenacts famous movie murder scenes with his victims: pretty teenage girls. Could Willa’s strange visions have to do with these unsolved murders? And whom can she confide in? There’s Marnie, her new best friend, who may not be totally trustworthy. And there’s Reed, who’s ridiculously handsome and seems to get Willa. There’s also Wyatt, who’s super-smart but unhealthily obsessed with the Hollywood Killer. All Willa knows is, she has to confront the possible ghost in her house, or she just might lose her mind. And if she doesn’t untangle the mystery of the Hollywood Killer… She just might lose her life. 
Beauty

 
Elf eye primer & liner sealer, $3

So far I have only tried the eye primer side, because I’m not sure if I what to make some eyeshadow like liquid eyeliner, but this stuff is amazing. It’s the best eye primer I have ever used. I put this on, then put on eyeshadow yesterday and went to school. When I got home I checked to see if it had worked, and the eyeshadow stayed on for a full 7-8 hours. 
   
 

Maybelline New York Lipstck in Make Me Pink- $7

I am in love with this lipstick color! It is a mix between purple and pink, which is a perfect shade for spring. 

Here is what it looks like on:

 

Miscellaneous 

 
Floral Bouquet Candle- Target, $3 

This candle has such cute packaging! It also has a sweet, subtle flower scent that is great for spring. It’s also perfect for people who don’t like strong or overpowering candles.

 
Two-year Planner- Target, $1

I use this planner for organizing my blog posts. I write down what I think I will do for my post on which day so I can keep track of my ideas. I also love how this is for two years, so I can do the same next year. 
That’s all for my April Favorites! I hope you guys enjoyed my post, and see you next time!   

OOTD: Easter

Hi everybody! Today I wanted to show you guys my outfit that I wore on Easter. I hope you guys had a good Easter too. So anyways, here’s my outfit:

   

Lace & floral sweetheart neckline heart cutout dress- Kohls, on sale for $25, originally $60 

Brown lace-up wedges- Dressbarn, $35 

I love how the back of this dress is cutout in a heart shape! I think it adds a really cute detail to the dress. I’m also adoring the shoes in this outfit lately. They’re really comfortable and easy to walk in, plus they’re in style right now. I wear them all of the time. I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and see you next time ! 

How to Waterfall Braid

Hi guys! Today I wanted to show you one of my go-to hairstyles. This braid is very intricate and difficult looking, but it’s extremely easy to do. Let’s get right into this! 

Step 1: Part your hair to the side. 

  

Step 2: On the side of your part with more hair, take three small strands of hair and braid them one cycle. 

Step 3: Next, pull the top strand in-between the other two strands, and twist the other two pieces around it. 

  

Step 4: Take strands of hair and pull them through the other two strands, repeating Step 3 until you have reached the back of your head. 

Step 5: Pin back your braid with a cute pin or bow if you would like to make this look even cuter. 

Finished Hairstyle: 

   

 

And you are done! This looks super hard, but it’s so simple and quick! I love to wear this to school when I don’t feel like putting much effort into my hair but I still want to look nice. I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and see you next time!