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!

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! 

My Summer Essentials 🌴☀️🐚

Hello everybody! Today I wanted to show and tell you guys what my summer essentials are. I will be showing things that I use all of the time during the summer. I hope I can inspire you guys! 
Beauty/Health

   

Flash Tattoos

These  temporary metallic tattoos were super trendy last summer and they’re still in style now. I got these free from Dillard’s with my purchase of a formal dress shown in my last post. It came with some that look like bracelets, and some with symbols or little designs. I think these look so cool and I’ll definitely be wearing them all summer. 
  
Garnier Fructis Miracle Dry Oil- Target, $3-5

I purchased this product last year, just to try it out and I love it. If you’re outside most of the summer, and your skin and/or hair gets really dry because of all the sun, this will really help to moisturize you. I think this is better to use on hair, and when you use it, never use more than 2 sprays or your hair will look greasy. 
 
Lotion

French Lavender and Honey Lotion- Bath and Body Works, $5

Lotion is important in the summer because, like I said before, skin gets super dry from the sun and lotion will help to moisturize it. Plus Bath and Body Works has the most amazing scents in the summer. 
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Waterproof Mascara

Covergirl Waterproof Lash Blast Volume Mascara- CVS Pharmacy, $5-8

I live near Busch Gardens and Water Country, so my family usually gets a year-long pass and we got to both places often during the summer. Now, I want to have long, full eyelashes all of the time, so this helps to keep me looking great even if I get soaking wet. However, this mascara lengthens and makes it look like I have more eyelashes, but it doesn’t thicken them much so I usually wear two coats. 

 
Benadryl Itch Cooling Gel-  Walmart, $3

I’m the type of person who tends to sunburn more than tan, even after applying sunscreen. This product is a lifesaver for me because it cools my veins and makes them less itchy. Plus it helps to make mosquito bites less itchy.  

 
SPF 15 Sunscreen- CVS, $2

Like I said before, I don’t tan much,  but if I use a lower SPF I can probably get a bit of a tan even if I get a sunburn. 

Fashion

 
Crop Tops

From Left to Right: Blue Tie-Dye Crop Top- Kohls: $5 on sale, Floral Strappy-Back Crop Top- Pacsun: $12, Strawberry Crop Top- Macy’s: $20, Scoop-Neck Floral Crop Top- Pacsun: $12

I feel like crop tops are the one summer clothing item that you see all the time. I have a lot of crop tops, and I love wearing them. 

Entertainment 

 
Something to read

Teen Vogue June/July 2015

I love reading, and it’s something that I do all the time who I’m not  on electronics. Teen Vogue is a great magazine that gives good fashion advice. Another good fashion magazine is Seventeen. 
  
A Speaker

Tiger Speaker- Christmas Present

Whether I’m having a party, or I’m alone in my room, a speaker is nice when you want your music louder and clearer sounding. 
Apps

 
Pinterest

Pinterest is a great summer app because it has pictures of many interesting things, like fashion, hairstyles, makeup, food, exercise, DIYS/ crafts, and more! It’s free and easy, so you should join. 

Follow my pinterest: 

Apple download link: 

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinterest/id429047995?mt=8&utm_medium=goodies
   
 Buzzfeed

Buzzfeed is a news app, but it also has interesting articles to read, as well as funny posts, and fun quizzes. Buzzfeed is very entertaining, especially if you’re bored in the summertime. 

Apple download link:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buzzfeed/id352969997?mt=8

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

March Favorites 2015

Hi everyone! Today I wanted to tell you what all of my favorite things from March were. It’s hard to believe that today is the last day of March. It went by so fast! But anyways, here are my March favorites! 

Music 

Alternative:

Sleeping with sirens- if I’m James Dean, you’re Audrey Hepburn (acoustic version)

Lana Del Rey- Carmen

Lana Del Rey- Blue Jeans

The Civil Wars- The one that got away

Tonight Alive- breaking and entering

Books: 

Losing Logan by Sherry D. Ficklin 

Normally finding a hot guy in her bedroom wouldn’t irritate Zoe so badly, but finding her childhood friend there is a big problem. Mostly because he’s dead. As the only person he can make contact with, he convinces Zoe to help him Put together the pieces surrounding his mysterious death so he can move on. Thrust into his world of ultra popular rich kids, Zoe is out of her element and caught in the crosshairs of Logan’s suspicious ex-girlfriend and the friends he left behind, each of whom had a reason to want him dead. The deeper they dig to find the truth, the closer Zoe gets to a killer who would do anything to protect his secrets. And that’s just the start of her problems because Zoe’s falling for a dead guy. 

White Space by Ilsa J. Bick 

Emma Lindsay’s got problems: a head full of metal, a crazy artist for a guardian, and these weird blinks- stretches of half-remembered time when her mind seems to bleed into other lives. Then, for class, she writes “White Space,” a story about kids stranded in a spooky house during a blizzard. But this creates one more issue: “White Space” is nearly identical to an unfinished novel about characters who jump off pages into other stories. But she’s never seen that manuscript. No one has since the writer, killed years ago, never completed the book. Which means she’s blinked into the head of a dead guy? Or has she tripped into the nightmare of her own story? Because now Emma is trapped in a bizarre, fog-shrouded valley with other kids who have their own dark secrets and strange abilities. The question then becomes, is she real? Are there others? Or are they just characters who have all fallen between the lines into White Space- and can they escape before someone pens their end? 

Movies 

Easy A- This movie is a comedy about a high school girl who is pressured to lie to her best friend about losing her virginity to a college guy. Someone overhears, the lie spreads, and everything spirals out of control. 

It’s kind of a funny story- This movie is a comedy about a suicidal teenager who admits himself to a mental hospital. It shows his journey through working through his depression, and getting out of the hospital. 

Television: 

Finding Carter- This is a teen drama show on MTV about a girl who finds out that her mother is not her mother and kidnapped her when she was three. She goes to live with her real family, but has a hard time thinking of them as that.