May Favorites 2016

Hi guys! Sorry this post is a day late, I had a busy day yesterday. Today I want to share with you my favorite things from this month. Let’s get right into the post!

Music

• Marina and the Diamonds (anything, but I’ve been really into the song Just Desserts featuring Charli XCX)
• Nirvana (I’ve been going through a bit of a classic rock phase 😂) 

Books

The Hush, hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick

I discovered this series a couple years ago and I decided to reread it since I loved it so much. And I still love it, it’s one of the best series I’ve ever read. 

Summary for the first book; hush, hush: 

Romance was not part of Nora Grey’s plan. She’s never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against his better judgement. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know more about her than her closest friends. She can’t decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen- and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life. 
Landry Park by Bethany Hagen

Summary:

Order, Elegance, Prosperity. The words might as well be branded on Madeline Landry herself. Here in the future United States, ruled by the lavish gentry, very little is left to choice- and even less is left to Madeline. Gentry decorum and Madeline’s domineering father insist that she must marry, like a good Landry woman, and run the family estate. But as she steps outside the decadent walls of her world, Madeline begins to question everything she has ever learned. In her desperation, she turns to the only person who seems to understand: handsome, beguiling David Dana. Soon, rumors of war and rebellion start to spread, and Madeline finds herself and David at the center of it all. Ultimately, she must make a choice between her duty- the family and estate she loves dearly- and her desire. 

Beauty:

This is a gel effect nail polish by Aurora in the shade Safety Orange. I received this in my May Ipsy bag, you can check out the post here if you’d like. At first I was a little wary of this because of its bright, neon orange color but that’s actually why I love it so much. This lasted about as long as a normal nail polish, so I wouldn’t say it’s gel effect, but I’m not mad at it. 

That’s all for my May favorites! Sorry I didn’t have that many, but I shared all of them. I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and see you next time! 

March Favorites 2016 🍀

Hi guys! Since March just ended, I thought I would bring my March favorites post to you. Let’s get right into it! 
Music

Alternative/Pop

• Transviolet- Bloodstream
• The Pierces- Sticks and Stones 
• The Pierces- Secret
• The Pierces- Kill! Kill! Kill!
• The Pierces- Three Wishes

Books

The Selection by Kiera Cass

I’m only halfway through this book, but I already love it. It’s the first book in a series, so it’s great for me to read right now since I just started spring break. 

Summary:

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself- and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. 

Apps

• Instagram- With the release of new features on Instagram, I’ve started to use it more and more. If you’d like to follow me, you can do so here. 

Others

  

I absolutely love the Meet Matt(e) Hughes Liquid Lipstick by theBalm cosmetics! I got these two in a duo in Kohls, for about $21. The red shade is called Devoted and the Pink one is called Commited. These colors are stunning. They are extremely pigmented and easy to apply. They are very long-lasting and quickly dry to a matte finish. Another great thing is that they smell almost like Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies. 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time!

January Favorites

Hello everybody! Today I have a post for you sharing my favorite things from this month. Depending on when I get my first Ipsy bag, I will either do a Ipsy unboxing or an every day makeup look so stay tuned for that. Let’s get started with today’s post!

 

Music

Lately I’ve been listening to music from my childhood. I don’t know why, it’s probably just a weird phase I’m going through, but I’ll share it with you all.

Alternative/Pop:

• Shakira’s Laundry Service album
• Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded album
• Taylor Swift’s Fearless album

 

 

 

Books

I only have one recommended book from this month, but it’s really good so I would definitely check it out if I were you.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

This book is really good, one of the best I’ve read in a while. The author has an amazing satirical, sarcastic, and witty sense of humor which makes the book so much better.

Summary:

The fifty contestants in the Miss Teen Dream Pageant thought this was going to be a fun trip to the beach, where they could parade in their state-appropriate costumes and compete in front of the cameras. But sadly, their airplane had another idea, crashing on a desert island and leaving the survivors stranded with little food, little water, and practically no eyeliner. What’s a beauty queen to do? Continue to practice for the talent portion of the program- or wrestle snakes to the ground? Get a perfect tan- or learn to run wild? And what happens when the sexy pirates show up?

 

 

 

TV/Movies

One of my favorite TV shows right now is Pretty Little Liars. Season 6 has recently begun, but I started at the beginning so I’m around the end of season 3. I’m recording it to watch later. This show has mystery, drama, and romance, so it’s good for teenagers or for anyone who’s looking for a new series to watch.

 

 

 

 

Beauty/Makeup

Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Hermosa Rose

This product says that it’s a 3-in-1 bronzer, blush, and highlighter and it looks like it but when used on me, it’s basically just a bronzer. I’m not sure if that’s just because of my skin tone or the fact that I bought the more peachy shade, but I’m happy with it because I needed a new bronzer anyway and this works really well.

 

 

Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Ruby

I absolutely love this! This is my first higher-end lip product I’ve ever tried, and it’s incredible. I heard all sorts of great things about this, and they’re all true. It can be a bit drying if you keep it on for a very long time, so make sure to keep your lips hydrated. I wore this one school day and even ate with it on, and it stayed on all day. After eating, I did have to reapply a bit but only on the inner lip area. If you want a  good lip product that will stay on for a very long time, this is great. It retails for about $24. The only thing is with this color, it applies as a hot pink shade, and becomes red with more coats, as you can probably see on the white applicator part in the picture.

 

 

 

Others

3 set of candles from Costco, $15

First off, I love these because they are full sized candles. I got them for the price of $15, which would be the price for just one of these candles in a different store. These all have different scents, that are amazing. The packaging of the candles in super cute, and I love how they come with boxes in case you want to give them as gifts.

The green one is called Sandalwood Amber, and the description for the smell is: Warm sandalwood infused with rich amber add a heartwarming and welcoming feel of comfort to your surroundings.

This candle has a more subtle, earthy scent to it, almost masculine. It’s great for a living room/family room, or if you want to burn a candle that doesn’t have a ‘girly’ scent. It smells very fresh.

The orange and yellow candle is Pear Cider, and the description for this one is: Warm apple cider, cinnamon and ginger are blended with ripe pears to fill your home with this luscious fragrance.

This candle is wayyy stronger than the previous one. It doesn’t smell bad, but the spice scents are almost overpowering, with fruity undertones. It sort of reminds me of fall, and Christmas time, so it would be good to burn during the colder seasons.

And lastly, the purple candle is called Cranberry Pomegranate, and the description is: Splashes of cranberries and acai berries are blended with juicy pomegranate to gently infuse your home with the freshness of nature.

This candle reminds me of berries in the fall. It’s very strong with the cranberry scent, and it does smell like a more girly scent.

 

 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time!

November Favorites

Hi guys! First off, I just want to say that we’re super close to 100 subscribers, and it would mean the world to me if we could reach that goal soon. So, if you really like my blog, please tell your friends and spread the word about it. Now, today I wanted to do my November favorites post since it’s almost December. Also, just a little note- I’m getting together some stuff so I can do a winter haul, and finding ideas for winter room decor, so stay tuned and you’ll see those posts later. 😉 Without further ado, let’s get started!

Music

Alternative/Pop

• Demi Lovato- Wildfire
• Alessia Cara- Four Pink Walls
• Adele- Hello
• Selena Gomez- Me and the Rhythm
• The Naked and Famous- Punching in a Dream
• Broods- Superstar
• Florence and the Machine- Cosmic Love

Books

 

Renegade by J.A. Souders
Summary:

Since the age of three, sixteen-year-old Evelyn Winters has trained to be Daughter of the People in the underwater utopia known as Elysium. Selected from hundreds of children for her ideal genes, all her life she’s believed that everything is perfect. Her world. Her people. The law. But when Gavin Hunter, a surface dweller, accidentally stumbles into Elysium’s secluded little world, Evelyn comes to a startling realization: everything she knows is a lie. Her memories have been altered. Her mind and body aren’t under her own control. And the person she knows as Mother is a monster. Together with Gavin she plans her escape, only to learn that her own mind is a ticking time bomb… and Mother has one last secret that could destroy them all. 

  
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

I actually watched the movie of this before, without realizing it was based off of a book, so when I saw it in the library, I knew I had to read it. This book is very funny and extremely well-written. However, it was very different from the movie, but they were both really good. 
Summary:

Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life- which means getting into the right high school to get into the right college to get the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan’s Executive Pre-Professional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself. Craig’s suicidal episode gets him checked into a mental hospital, where his new neighbors include a transsexual sex addict, a girl who has scarred her own face with scissors, and the self-elected President Armelio. There, Craig is finally able to confront the sources of his anxiety. 

Beauty

   

 
Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Ruby Red, Ulta- $8.30

I am super stoked about this lipstick! I bought it because I need more reds and darker shades of lipstick since I have so many pink, coral, and mauve like shades. This lipstick is one you can typically but at any drugstore, and it’s really good quality. This is the best red lipstick I’ve ever used, as well as the best matte lipstick I’ve ever used.  I wore this to school one day, and I can’t believe how incredible it looked. It did stay on all day for about 7-8 hours (of course I had to reapply after lunch, but only on the part of my lips close to the inside of my mouth. ) Just one thing about this- if you rub your lips on down thing by accident-like if you brush you hand against your lips- it will leave a bit of a smear, but will not rub off your lips. Also, for a matte lipstick, I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that at the end of the day, it hasn’t even dried out my lips like most matte lipsticks do. Overall, this type of lipstick is great for everyone. 

   
   
  
Covergirl Star Wars Collection Lipstick (Shade 50), CVS Pharmacy, $8.30

So I’ve seen this lipstick around a lot, and I really wanted to get it, so I saved up some extra money and bought it. Personally, I really love purple and berry toned lipsticks, so when I saw this I fell in love. When I swatched it on my arm, it had a more plum-like pigment to it which is great, but when applied, it has more blue tones, more similar to the actual color on the tube. Another thing I noticed was that the lipstick looks a bit shimmery, but when applied the shimmer is subtle and unnoticeable. This is a great color for the wintertime, and a beautiful purple lipstick overall. 
  
Maybelline Brow Drama Eyebrow Mascara, CVS Pharmacy- $9

So I bought this product a few months ago, and I did a review on it saying that I didn’t like it, but I was using it wrong at the time. Once I figured out how to use it, I actually like it. This is good for people who want their eyebrows to look better but aren’t good at filling them in, or still want them to look natural. This product makes your eyebrows look good without looking like you put too much effort into it. 

That’s all for my November favorites. I hope you enjoyed this post, and see you next time!

October Favorites 🎃🕸

Hello Everyone! We’re already halfway through my favorite season, fall. Today I wanted to share my favorite things from this month with you guys. Let’s get started! 

Music

Pop/Alternative:

• Oh Wonder- Technicolour Beat
• Little Mix- Love Me Like You
• Rihanna- American Oxygen

Books

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

This book is the first book in a trilogy. I haven’t read the other two yet, but this is a really good one so if you’re looking for a new book series then this one is great. 

Summary:

Todd Hewitt is the last boy in Prentisstown. But Prentisstown isn’t like other towns. Everyone can hear everyone else’s thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. There is no quiet, no privacy, no room for secrets. Or is there? Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man, Todd and his dog, Manchee- whose thoughts Todd can hear, too, whether he wants to or not- stumble upon an area of complete silence. Which is impossible. Prentisstown has been hiding something from him, a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee are suddenly running for their lives. But how can you flee when your pursuers can hear your every thought? And where can you run when there’s nowhere to go?

Undertow by Michael Buckley

Summary:

Lyric Walker’s life forever changes the night she witnesses the arrival of the Alpha, or First Men. The world’s initial wonder and awe over the new race quickly turn into paranoia and fear, transforming her hometown of Coney Island into a military zone with violence bubbling just beneath the surface. Despite her best efforts, Luric is thrust into the middle of this clash of civilizations when the Alpha teenagers are forced into her high school and she is recruited to help their crown prince, a battle-scarred boy named Fathom, adjust to life as an American teenager. Fathom is full of anger, and violence follows him everywhere, yet she finds herself drawn to him.  Their love, however, is a dangerous one, with forces on both sides working to keep them apart, and it threatens to expose a shocking secret Lyric and her family have been keeping since she was a baby. And while the world sees the Alpha as an invading army, Lyric discovers that they are in fact humanity’s only hope of survival, because there’s something much more terrifying than the Alpha. And it’s on it’s way. 

Beauty

  

Nyx Super Skinny Eye Marker: CVS Pharmacy, $3

I got his because I was running out black eyeliner. This was pretty cheap, so I thought I would try it out. I absolutely love this! This is super easy to apply and even make wings with. You can just draw it on! Previously I had used a liquid eyeliner with a felt tip applicator and a bottle but it was hard to draw a straight line and make a wing if I wanted to. 

Others

  

Marshmallow Fireside Mini Candle: Bath and Body Works, $4.50

I normally don’t like sugary-type scents, but the vanilla marshmallow smell is prefect with the hint of a warm fire smell. This candle is the embodiment of roasting marshmallows, which makes it a perfect fall smell. 
  
Creatures Great and Small Coloring Book: Michaels, $20

This is a really cool coloring book. It’s sort of like a field guide book. On one side is the drawing that you color in and on the other side of the paper is information about the animals so you can color them correctly and learn at the same time. 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time! 

September Favorites🍁🍂

Hello everybody! Since September just ended, I thought I would show you all of my favorite things from last month. Let’s get started!

Music

Alternative/Pop:

• Halsey’s Badlands Album (my favorite songs from it are Gasoline, Colors, and Young God)
• Carly Rae Jepsen- Run Away With Me
• Carly Rae Jepsen- Making the Most of the Night
• Nicki Minaj- The Night is Still Young
• Bruno Mars- Runaway Baby

Books

No Such Person by Caroline B. Cooney

Summary:

Murder. One of the Allerdon sisters has been charged with a pre-meditated killing and taken to jail. It doesn’t seem possible- but it’s happening. What was supposed to be a typical summer is anything but for this seemingly ordinary family. Shortly after the Allerdons arrive at their cozy family cottage on the river, Lander meets and is smitten with a handsome young man, and they begin to date. Miranda has a bad feeling about her perfect sister’s new boyfriend. And when the family must suddenly deal with an unimaginable nightmare, Miranda can’t help feeling that the boyfriend has something to do with it. The police say they have solid evidence against Lander. Miranda wants to believe in her sister when she swears she is innocent. But  as Miranda digs deeper into the past few weeks of her sister’s life, she wonders why everything keeps pointing to Lander’s guilt.

Strangelets by Michelle Gagnon

Summary:

17-year-old Sophie lies on her deathbed in California, losing her battle with cancer… 17-year-old Declan stares down two armed thugs in a back alley in Galway, Ireland… 18-year-old Anat is caught in a booby-trapped tunnel between Israel and Egypt… All three strangers should have died at the exact same moment, thousands of miles apart. Instead, they awaken together in an abandoned hospital- only to discover that they’re not alone. Three other teens from different places around the globe are trapped with them. Somebody or something seems to be pulling the strings. With their individual clocks ticking, they must band together if they’re to have any hope of surviving. Soon they discover that they’ve been trapped in a future that isn’t of their making: a deadly, desolate world at once entirely familiar and utterly strange. Each teen harbors a secret, but only one holds the key that could get them home. As the truth behind the disaster that built this strange world comes to light, Sophie, Declan, Anat, and the rest must decide what to do with a second chance at life- if they can survive to claim it.

Perfect Escape by Jennifer Brown

Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Grayson, whose OCD forces him to live a life of carefully coordinated routines. The only way Kendra can stand out next to Grayson is to be perfect, and she has perfection down to an art- until a cheating scandal threatens her flawless reputation. Behind the wheel of her car, with Grayson asleep beside her, Kendra decides to drive from it all- with enough distance, maybe she’ll be able to figure everything out. But even in the midst of the road trip’s flat tires, gas-station food stops, and detours to quirky roadside attractions, eventually Kendra must stop running and come to terms with herself, her brother, and her past.

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

Summary:

Mia Price is a lightning addict. She has survived countless strikes, but her craving to connect to the energy in storms endangers her life and the lives of those around her. Los Angeles, where lightning rarely strikes, is one of the few places Mia feels safe from her addiction. But when an earthquake devastates the city, her haven is transformed into a minefield of chaos and danger. The beaches become massive tent cities. Downtown is a crumbling wasteland, where a traveling party moves to a different empty building each night, the revelers drawn to the destruction by a force they cannot deny. Two warring cults rise to power, and both see Mia as central to their opposing doomsday prophecies. They believe she has a connection to the freak electrical storm that caused the quake, and to the far more devastating storm that is yet to come. Mia wants to trust the enigmatic and alluring Jeremy when he promises to protect her, but she fears he isn’t who he claims to be. In the end, the passion and power that brought them together could be their downfall. When the final disaster strikes, Mia must risk unleashing the full horror of her strength to save the people she loves, or lose everything.

Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

Summary:

When an educational safari goes wrong, five teens find themselves stranded in the Kalahari desert without a guide. It’s up to Sarah, the daughter of zoologists, to keep them alive and lead them to safety, calling on survival know-how from years of growing up in remote and exotic locales. Battling dehydration, starvation, and the pangs of first love, she does her best to hold it together, even as their circumstances grow increasingly desperate. But soon a terrifying encounter makes Sarah question everything she’s ever known about the natural world. A silver lion, as though made of mercury, makes a vicious, unprovoked attack on the group. After a narrow escape, they uncover the chilling truth behind the silver lion’s sheen: a highly contagious and deadly virus that threatens to ravage the entire the entire area- and eliminate life as they know it.

Beauty

elf Pointed Foundation Brush- CVS Pharmacy, $3

Last month I decided to get a foundation brush since I didn’t have one. This was a great choice! It’s extremely cheap, yet the brush is high quality and none of the bristles come out. I found that when using this to apply liquid foundation instead of using my hands, my foundation lasted longer and looked more natural.

L’Oreal Paris Makeup Setting Spray- CVS Pharmacy, $16

This was sort of pricey for a drugstore product, but I wanted to try something like this because my everyday makeup does not last for my 7-8 hour school days. This is a pretty nice product. I found that when using this, my makeup overall (including eye makeup!) stayed on for a couple more hours than usual, which means my makeup hadn’t slid off at school.

Maybelline New York Master Glaze Blush Stick in Make a Mauve- CVS Pharmacy,$6

I bought this because I don’t have very much blush, especially ones to wear during fall and winter. I bought the darkest color, thinking that since fall is pretty much here, I need dark colors. That probably wasn’t a very good choice since I’m super pale, but I made it work. When I first applied this, I swept it on, and found that the color was extremely pigmented, so I looked like a clown. Since the color was very dark, it was hard to blend and make look natural on my light skin. Another day, I tried a different method which worked wayyy better for me. I softly took some blush form the stick with a blush brush and applied it onto my face from the brush. This was less noticeable and more natural once I blended it. What I’m trying to say is that this product is very good, but try to pick a color that would go best with your skin tone.

Burt’s Bees Lip Crayon in Redwood Forest, CVS Pharmacy- $8

I got this because I was looking for a dark red lip color. This was not quite what I had in mind, but I still love it. This is a more subtle red color, still dark, but if you want to reach the shade on the tube, you have to layer it. I am pictured wearing this lip color in the photo below.

Others

Bath and Body Works Flannel candle- Mini- $3.25, Regular size- $20

I love this candle so much. It smells like a very nice men’s cologne, and I am obsessed with the scent. I actually love the scent of men’s cologne and flannel shirts irl, so this is a nice candle for me. It’s also not overpowering, so if you want a fresh, subtle scent, then this is good for you.

That’s all for my September Favorites! I hope you guys liked this post, and see you next time.

August Favorites ☀🌊

Hello everyone! I can’t believe August is almost over. It went by so quickly! Since it’s almost September, I decided to do my August Favorites post. I hope you guys enjoy it!

Music

Alternative/ Indie Pop

• Halsey- Hold Me Down
• Halsey- Drive
• Sir Sly- Leave You
• PVRIS- Waking Up (acoustic)
• Arctic Monkeys- One For The Road
• Misterwives- Queens
• Foxes- White Coats
• The Neighborhood- Female Robbery
• Lana Del Rey- High By The Beach
• Melanie Martinez- Bittersweet Tragedy
• Melanie Martinez- Crybaby Album (my top 3 favorite songs from it are Mad Hatter, Pacify Her, and Tag You’re It)

Books

Ashes Trilogy by Ilsa J. Bick (includes Ashes, Shadows, and Monsters)

These books are great. They’re pretty long, so I’m only going to type the summary for the first one but if it sounds interesting to you, you should definitely read all three books.

Ashes Summary:

An electromagnetic pulse flashes across the sky, destroying every electronic device, wiping out every computerized system, and killing billions. Alex hiked into the woods to say goodbye to her dead parents and her personal demons. Now desperate to find out what happened after the pulse crashed her to the ground, Alex meets up with Tom- a young soldier- and Ellie, a girl whose grandfather was killed by the EMP. For this improvised family and the others who are spared, it’s now a question of who can be trusted and who is no longer human.

Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick

Summary:

Britt Pfeiffer has trained to backpack the Teton Range, but she isn’t prepared when her ex-boyfriend, who still haunts her every thought, wants to join her. Before Britt can explore her feelings for Calvin, an unexpected blizzard forces her to seek shelter in a remote cabin and accept the hospitality of its two very handsome occupants- but these men are fugitives, and they take her hostage. In exchange for her life, Britt agrees to guide the men off the mountain. As they set off, Britt knows she must stay alive long enough for Calvin to find her. Things get even more complicated when Britt finds chilling evidence of a series of murders that took place on that very mountain- a discovery that may make her the killer’s next target. But nothing is as it seems in the mountains, and everyone is keeping secrets, including Mason, one of her kidnappers. His kindness is confusing Britt. Is he an enemy or an ally?

Beauty

Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in Milan

I was a little skeptical of this at first because I don’t like Nyx’s lipsticks, but I heard lots of great things about this, and they were right, this is amazing! I was going for a mauvey- pink color when I chose this, and the color of the tube led me to believe it was the right color. However, the actual color of the cream is a bright pink, which is not bad (I actually think this color is one that works best on me), but I wish they tried to match the color of the tube to the product a little better. With that aside, I absolutely adore this! The color is very pigmented, and it goes on smoothly. It takes a bit longer to dry than I thought it would, but this is not a problem for me. Just be careful so you don’t smudge it. The color is also very long-lasting, and has a great matte texture. It is also extremely cheap ($3!) and you can get it in a drugstore. I would recommend this to everyone who wants something nice and matte.

Elf Poreless Face Primer

I think this face primer works very well. It basically sucks the moisture/oil out of your face, which is great if you have moderately- very oily skin. it makes your skin look less shiny and more matte after you apply foundation. This also makes your face have a more flat surface, so if you have acne you want to cover up, it helps to conceal a little more. This is pretty powerful, so if you use it, only put a very small amount on your finger and apply it where needed. This was also very cheap, only $6.

Fashion

Black And White Nike Free Runs

These shoes are so comfortable! I think they’ll be great for gym class when I start school, or walking my dog. I’ve also been into more minimalistic/simple shoes lately, so I just picked up these black and white ones. These will also match a lot of my outfits.

Gold Heart- Shaped Sunglasses: TJ Maxx, $12

I love how cute these are! They are great for just in the car, out in public, or a day at the beach.

Others

App- Songza

The picture on the right is the app’s image, and the one on the right is an example of what I’ll be talking about below. This is a really cool music app. Based on the time of day, it will show some options for what you may be doing. You select one, and then pick the type of music you’d like to listen to, and it will give you a station full of different songs. For instance, right now I could pick one that says “working out” and then I could select the type of music ( like pop, rap, indie, etc.) and then pick a station I think I would like. This is probably something I would use a lot this school year, because I like to play music when I’m getting ready. Another great thing is, this app is free.

That’s all for my August favorites! I hope you guys try some of this stuff out. I hope you enjoyed this post, and I’ll see you next time! (also, just a side note- I’m doing a back to school post on Tuesday, so stay tuned for that!)

June Favorites🌻☀️

Hello Everybody! School ended for me about two weeks ago, so I’m super happy about that, and I’m happy that it’s summer! This time of the year, I love to try out all sorts of new products and other things that I wouldn’t normally use so today I’m going to show them to you. Let’s get started! 
Music

Pop/Alternative 

• Katy Perry- Legendary Lovers
• Natalia Kills- Zombie
• Charli XCX- Set me free
• Halsey- Ghost
• Halsey- Hurricane 
• Fall Out Boy- Beat It (Michael Jackson cover)

Books

• Psych Major Syndrome by Alicia Thompson

Summary: 

The patient, Leigh Nolan (that would be me), has just started her first year at Stiles College. She has decided to major in psychology (even though her parents would rather she study tarot cards, not Rorschach blots). Patient has always been very good at helping her friends with their problems, but when it comes to her own… not so much. Patient has a tendency to over analyze things, particularly when the opposite sex is involved. Like why doesn’t Andrew, her boyfriend of over a year, ever invite her to spend the night? Or why can’t she commit to taking the next step in their relationship? And why does his roommate, Nathan, dislike her so much? More importantly, why did Nathan have a starring role in a much-more-than-friendly dream? Aggravating factors include hyper-competitive fellow psych majors, a professor who is badly in need of her own psychoanalysis, and a middle-school-age mentee who thinks Patient is, in a word, naive. 

• Beautiful Lies by Jessica Warman 

Summary:

No one can tell Alice and Rachel apart. But the twin sisters’ connection goes beyond their genetic similarities: when one is physically injured, the wound also shows up on the other twin’s body, no matter how far apart they may be. Sometimes, it even feels like they are the same person, split between two bodies. So when one twin mysteriously disappears, the other instantly feels it- especially when bruises and gashes inexplicably start appearing on her body. As the search to find her sister begins, the twin left behind must use their unique bond to uncover the truth behind the disappearance. But the deeper she digs into her sister’s life, the more she realizes that they haven’t shared everything with each other- and those secrets may ultimately sever their bond, and their lives, forever. 

• Kill you last by Todd Strasser

Summary:

Shelby never imagined that her family would be the subject of a police investigation, but that’s what happens when three teenage clients of her fashion photographer father go missing. Shelby’s seemingly perfect life of hot sports cars, travel, and unlimited shopping trips crumbles when her dad is named a prime suspect in the girls’ disappearance. Caught in the middle of the investigation, Shelby struggles to avoid the prying paparazzi, deal with threatening e-mails, and tolerate the hateful stares she gets at school. Meanwhile, the unanswered questions multiply. What’s the connection between the missing girls and her father? Is he as innocent as he claims? Does the great-looking guy who works with her dad have anything to do with the threatening e-mails she’s been receiving? As one shocking revelation follows another, Shelby discovers she must face the truth about who the most important people are in her life really are… and aren’t. 

Beauty/Health 

 
Secret Clear Geo Deodorant in pasion de mango

I got this because my previous deodorant got powdery and left white marks after a while, and I love this one! The gel is cool and smells amazing. It also does not leave white marks since it’s clear gel. 

 Magnifying Mirror- Kohls, $6

I got this mirror so I can see my face better when I’m applying my makeup. I didn’t know it was magnifying until after I bought it, but that makes it even better. It’s great if yore trying to get the perfect eyeliner line and you want to see what you’re doing better. 

 
Elf Sunkissed Glow Bronzer: Target, $2

I got this because I needed more bronzer, and I am in love with this one. It’s a very flattering color, and it’s fairly easy to apply and blend for a fresh summer look. 

  

Elf Contouring Kabuki Brush: Target, $6

I got this because the brush I was using to apply bronzer to my cheek area wasn’t the right type. This one works wonderfully. It’s a bit big, but it’s the perfect size to contour my cheeks. 

   

Revlon Photoready Concealer Stick, Target, $8

This concealer is great for me in the summertime because it gives bey light coverage, so it’s easy to layer more if needed, and it doesn’t feel heavy or cakey on your face. Also, this is a kind of large stick, so it might be a bit tough to get it into a smaller area but it’s worth it. 

Others

 
Nike Supportive Flip Flops: Kohls, $10

These are great for the summertime, if you’re walking around a lot but don’t want to wear heavy tennis shoes that get all sweaty. It’s also great for vacation if you go to the beach or someplace like that, and you’re walking around a lot. 

  
3DS Game: Tomodachi Life

This is a easygoing game that anyone can play. Basically, you are on a little island community where you can move in miis of your family, friends, and even celebrities or characters from other media. Everyone interacts and people can become best friends, start dating, and even get married and have children. This game is really easy and a fun way to pass the time. If you’re still not sure about this, but think it might be cool, I suggest checking out swimmingbird941’s series on this game. It’s very entertaining. 
And that’s all of my June Favorites! But before I go, please check out a fellow blogger and friend’s blog. She posts very similar things to me if you like this sort of thing. 

Here is a link to her blog: 

https://jaxonss.wordpress.com
That’s all for today! I hope you enjoyed this post, and see you next time! 

May Favorites

Hi everyone! I’m super excited for today’s post. Today I’m going to tell you guys all of my favorite things from this month. Here they are!

Music

Alternative/ Pop:

• Banks- Waiting Game
• The 1975- Menswear
• The Weeknd- Next
• The Weeknd- Twenty Eight
• Lana Del Rey- Off to the Races
• Lana Del Rey- Brooklyn Baby
• Lana Del Rey- This is What Makes Us Girls 
• Lana Del Rey- Million Dollar Man
• Lana Del Rey- Serial Killer
• Charli XCX- Nuclear Seasons
• Beyoncé- Pretty Hurts
• Fifth Harmony- Worth It
• Ellie Goulding- The Writer
• Icona Pop- In The Stars
• Zella Day- East Of Eden

Books

If Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlen
Summary: 

If he had been with me everything would have been different…

I wasn’t with Finn on that August night. But I should’ve been. It was raining, of course. And he and Sylvie were arguing as he drove down the slick road. No one ever says what they were arguing about. Other people think it’s not important. They do not know there is another story. The story that lurks between the facts. What they do not know- the cause of the argument- is crucial. So let me tell you…

The Angel of Death by Alane Ferguson 

Summary: 

Cameryn took a sharp breath, then pushed through the doorway.  In the corner of the room stood an oak sleigh bed, and in the middle of the bed were the remains of Mr. Oakes. His limbs were at odd angles, like gnarled branches of trees, the legs contracted so tight his knees made steeples beneath the cotton sheet. She could see the tip of his tongue protruding. It was a strange color, a dark gray, extending beyond his lips, a shriveled turtle’s  head of a tongue peeking from the edge of his mouth. But that wasn’t the horror of it. When her mind finally registered the picture, she wished, in that instant, that she’d listened to Sheriff Jacobs. Because she was looking down at a face that was no longer there. A mask, like that from a horror show, replaced the face that she had known. Skin, no longer smooth like her teacher had worn in life, had now withered to the bones. Blood seeped down his teeth like painted lashes. But the worst was his eyes. The lids of his eyes had rolled back like window shades, revealing two dark holes. The eye sockets were empty. 

Splintered by A.G. Howard

Summary: 

Alyssa Gardner hears the thoughts of plants and animals. She hides her delusions for now, but she knows her fate: she will end up like her mother, in an institution. Madness has run in her family ever since her great-great-great-grandmother Alice Liddell told Lewis Carroll her strange dreams, inspiring his classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. But perhaps she’s not mad. And perhaps Caroll’s stories aren’t as whimsical as they first seem. To break the curse of insanity, Alyssa must go down the rabbit hole and right the wrongs of Wonderland, a place full of strange things with dark agendas. Alyssa brings her real-world crush-the protective Jeb-with her, but once her journey begins, she’s torn between his solidity and the enchanting, dangerous magic of Morpheus, her guide to Wonderland. But no one in Wonderland is who they seem to be-not even Alyssa herself…

Others 

An App called Remix by Polyvore

iTunes download link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/polyvore-remix-outfits-styling/id954637569?mt=8

 
This app is amazing! It’s a free app that helps you make and discover outfits. It shows daily trends and when you select one, you can then select an item from that category, and the app will generate an outfit for you. You can like the outfits, or press remix for some more. If you like an outfit, it will be saved so you can look at it later. This is great for me because if I find an item of clothing that is similar to what I have, I can remix outfits and get more inspiration for outfits with that clothing item. I use this app almost daily, and you guys would too if you would get it. 
That’s all for my May Favorites! I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and see you next time!