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! 

My Favorite Beauty Youtubers

Hi guys! Today I wanted to share with you some of my favorite beauty Youtubers at the moment. I would love it if you would check them out, and maybe gain some of your own beauty inspiration from them. Let’s get right into the post! 

1- Beauty by Tay

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFf5TzpboIYPk4lKhDUPplw

This is a smaller channel, but she does great product reviews if you’re looking to try something new. 
2- Coffee Break With Dani

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEjBWzcw_3h8rnGsMyFfcEQ

I love this channel because she’s so energetic and has a nice, funny personality. I love watching her unboxing videos, but every type of video by her is great. 

3- Eleventhgorgeous 

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC4GtJWgv_PLBiWFihNGbF0g

This channel is run by two bubbly, funny twin sisters who give great reviews. This is another channel I like to watch unboxings on. 
4- Kathleen Lights

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8v4vz_n2rys6Yxpj8LuOBA

This is an overall fantastic channel. All of her videos are great and I would highly recommend them. 

5- Madison Miller

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC7EZkeOTyjQhLC5pZMyQweQ

This channel is awesome because she has a fun personality and posts a wide variety of types of videos. 

6- mesijesibeauty

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCAU_EjJwgb9qxGgDMidRMZg

This is a wonderful channel with interesting videos, and the person who runs it is very nice and funny. 

That’s all for the beauty Youtubers I’ve been currently loving. I would love it if you guys would check them out. 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!

February Favorites 2016

Hey everyone! I know, this post is long overdue, but I promised I would do these every month so here are my favorite things from February! 

Music

Alternative/Pop:

Troye Sivan- BLUE 

Broods- Superstar

Alessia Cara- Scars to Your Beautiful 

Alessia Cara- River of Tears

Broods- Killing You

Broods- Sober

The Naked and Famous- Hearts Like Ours

Chairlift- Bruises

Chairlift- Amanaemonesia

Broods- Everytime

Daughter- Landfill

Ellie Goulding- My Blood

Marina and the Diamonds- I’m a Ruin

Marina and the Diamonds- Blue




Books

 

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

This is an absolutely brilliant book. The author paints the character as very witty and hilarious, and it is very entertaining to read. This is definitely one of my favorite books I’ve ever read, and I would recommend it to anyone. 

Summary:

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla. But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean, and wearing all black- black t-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly. Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster. 

  

The Forsaken by Lisa M. Stasse

Summary:

Alenna Shawcross hasn’t seen her parents since they were dragged out of her house by government soldiers of the UNA, a new nation formed from the remnants of Canada, the USA, and Mexico. And now, as a sixteen-year-old orphan, she has failed a government personality test designed to diagnose subversive tendencies. As punishment, Alenna is banished to the wheel,a mysterious island where all the kids who fail get sent. A place where the conditions are brutal, and a civil war rages between two very different tribes of teenagers. So when Alenna meets Liam, a charismatic warrior who is planning to escape, she must find the strength to make a difficult decision: to either accept her new life on the wheel, or to embark on a journey that will uncover shocking secrets about the UNA- and her own identity as well. 

  

The Leveller by Julia Durango

Summary:

Nixy Bauer is used to her classmates being very, very unhappy to see her. After all, she’s working with the enemy- she’s on their parents’ payrolls. Nixy is a bounty hunter in a virtual reality gaming world. Kids in the MEEP, as they call it, play entirely with their minds, while their bodies languish in a sleeplike state on the couch. Irritated parents, looking to wrench their kids back to reality, hire Nixy to jump into the game and retrieve them. Luckily for Nixy and her wallet, she’s the best leveller out there. But when the game’s billionaire developer- and Nixy’s parents’ boss- loses track of his own son in the MEEP, Nixy is in for the biggest challenge of her bounty-hunting career. Wyn Salvador isn’t some lazy kid looking to escape his homework, and this is no ordinary levelling job: Wyn does not want to be found. And he’s left behind a suicide note. Nixy takes the job but quickly discovers that Wyn’s not hiding- he’s being held inside the game against his will. But who is holding him captive, and why? Nixy and Wyn attempt to fight their way out of a mind game unlike any they’ve encountered. And the battle brings them closer than either could have imagined. But when the whole world is virtual, how can Nixy possibly know what’s real? 

 
Burning Blue by Paul Griffin

Summary:

Nicole Castro is the most beautiful, popular, and wealthy girl in her high school… until a mystery assailant splashes her with acid, ruining the left side of her face. The tragedy is instantly all over the national news, but quiet loner and brilliant hacker Jay Nazzaro doesn’t just gawk and whisper like everyone else. Jay understands how it feels to be treated like a freak, and he’s determined to find out who did it. But the deeper Jay digs, the harder he falls for the surprisingly down-to-earth, vulnerable Nicole… and the more danger he’s in. Everyone is a suspect-including Nicole herself- and Jay  might just be the next victim of the list. 

Others

    

Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Daredevil

Lately I’ve been trying to wear colors I wouldn’t normally choose, and this was a great choice for me. It’s a very bright, neon pink, but it put me in the mood for the upcoming warmer months. 

     
Pink Lotus Candleholder- TJ Maxx, $8

When I saw this, I knew I had to buy it. It’s so adorable, and great for holding my candles since I have a bit of a candle obsession. 

 

Some little things…

Hello everyone! Today I’m trying something a little bit different. I wanted to just post some types of things that are either other blogs that I love to look at to make me happy, funny YouTube videos, etc. I wanted to post something that may cheer you up if you’re having a bad day, or if you’re looking for some other blog to check out or anything like that. Let me know if you like this kind of post, and I’ll try to think outside of the box and do little different things like this for you guys. Let’s get started! 
Other blogs I really like:

Note- I’m not necessarily trying to promote anyone, and I haven’t been paid to do so. I just want to share some blogs that I enjoy. 



http://casuallyalluring.com
This blog is great. The author uses very descriptive, helpful, language and they seem to be a very friendly person. 

http://polishedbyamy.com
I love this blog because it has nail art and beauty. The nail art designs are very intricate and beautiful, and the author is a very nice person as well. 

http://theclassifiedchic.com
This blog is great if you’re looking for something that is more fashion related. The writer has a very detailed and sophisticated way of writing that is easy to understand. 

Some funny YouTube videos


http://youtu.be/a4Qelgln8M8 

This was absolutely hilarious and i was not expecting it. Great if you need a quick pick-me-up. But warning, she curses kind of a lot. 
http://youtu.be/NKd2uajYS-8
Cheat day is a funny show by clevverTV on YouTube where the people basically eat really weird things. If you have a weak stomach, then you might not be able to watch these but they are really funny. 

http://youtu.be/Gxp_grZZMY8
ClevverTV has an offshoot channel/internet show called beauty break which is an awesome channel. It helps with some beauty things but a lot of the episodes end up as hilarious failures. This is one of the funniest ones. 

I know this doesn’t seem like much, but I’m just testing this type of post out so let me know if you like it. See you guys 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Others

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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!)

July Favorites ☀️

Hi everybody! Sorry I haven’t posted for a week, but I’ve been on vacation with no internet. But I’m back now, an today’s post is super exciting. Today I’m going to tell you all of my favorite things from last month. Also before we get started, I just want to let you guys know that I will be on vacation from the 9th-14th so I might not be able to post but I will try my best. 

Music

Alternative/Pop

  • Florence + the Machine- Cosmic Love
  • Rihanna- Cheers (Drink to that)
  • Flo Rida- GDFR
  • Maroon 5- This Summer
  • Halsey- Trouble
  • Melanie Martinez- Toxic (The Voice Cover)
  • Halsey- New Americana
  • Lana Del Rey- Million Dollar Man

Books


Extraordinary Means by Robyn Schneider 
Summary:

At seventeen, Lane finds himself at Latham House, a sanatorium for teens suffering from an incurable strain of tuberculosis. Part hospital and part boarding school, Latham is a place of endless rules and confusing rituals, where it’s easier to fail breakfast than it is to flunk French. There Lane encounters a girl he knew years ago. Instead of the shy loner he remembers, Sadie has transformed. At Latham, she is sarcastic, fearless, and utterly compelling. Her friends, a group of eccentric troublemakers, fascinate Lane, who has never stepped out of bounds his whole life. And as he gradually becomes one of them, Sadie shows him their secrets: how to steal internet, how to sneak into town, and how to disable the med sensors they must wear at all times. But there are consequences to having secrets, particularly at Latham House. And as Lane and Sadie begin to fall in love and their group begins to fall sicker, their insular world threatens to come crashing down. 

Doomed by Tracy Deebs
Summary: 

Pandora has always believed herself to be a pretty normal teen- glued to her cell phone and laptop and constantly surfing Facebook for the latest gossip. But when her long-lost father sends her a link to twelve childhood photographs, Pandora unwittingly unleashes a computer virus that shuts down the global power grid, instantly plunging the world into panic. No internet. No cell phones. No lights, traffic signals, 911, or first responders. Only Pandora’s Box, a virtual-reality game created by Pandora’s father, remains up and running. Together with her neighbors, gorgeous stepbrothers Eli and Theo, Pandora realizes that her childhood memories are the key to cracking her father’s computer code in time to save the world from complete annihilation. 

Before You by Amber Hart
Summary:

Faith Watters has a picture-perfect life. She’s captain of the dance team, popular, happy. She even spent her junior year traveling the world before returning to Oviedo High School for senior year. But she’s living a lie. Diego Alvarez hates his new life in the States, but staying in Cuba is not an option. Covered in tattoos and scars, Diego doesn’t stand a chance of fitting in, and doesn’t want to. His only concern is his secret past-a past, which if it were to surface, would cost him his life. Everyone knows that Faith and Diego don’t belong together. But fate has its own plan. All they want is to be free. What they get is something different  entirely.

Beauty/Makeup:

 Seacret Facial Products: 

I actually bought these products last year around this time, but my blog didn’t exist then so I thought I would review this for you guys. I bought these at a kiosk sort of thing in the mall. The salesperson said that it would help with my acne and i tried the products and they worked. It actually costed quite a lot, around $200, and I just want to say that it’s not worth that much. It’s doesn’t really help to get rid of acne, however I still use then for their real use. 

The first product I want to review is the skin peeling gel. (Picture at the bottom) This product works really well. You take a little bit on your finger and rub it on your face, and it takes off your dead skin. This is especially great in the winter and fall when skin gets dry and flaky. I love using this, but it should only be used once a week. 

The next product is the purifying peeling milk. (First picture) This has a nice, creamy texture with apricot seeds in it. This is to be applied after the peeling gel. It is really nice to exfoliate my face and get extra dead skin off. 

The last product is the moisturizer. I feel that this is a nice, refreshing moisturizer, but it’s pretty standard and you could get a moisturizer of equal standards at a drug store. 

  

    
 

   
 
Maybelline New York Blushed Nudes Palette

I’ve seen this in magazines, and thought it was really pretty so I thought I should try it out. I’m very glad I got it. The colors are shimmery and subtle, great for an everyday look. I would probably wear these in spring or fall. The colors are not very pigmented, so you must apply it multiple times to achieve the full color. One thing I like about this is that on the back, it has quads, trios, and duos of eyeshadows to create different looks. Also, I like that it is a product you can find in a drugstore, and it’s relatively cheap. 
Others: 

   
    
    
   
Color me calm meditative coloring book: Barnes and Noble, $17

This is a coloring book for adults. It’s great for me because I still like to color but most coloring books are for children. This one is nice because it calms you down. It has 6 sections, (example photos shown above) so you can have variety in what you color. The sections are: Mandalas, water scenes, wooded scenes, geometric patterns, floral and fauna, and natural patterns. I think the illustrations are beautiful and they look even better when they are colored. This book is also great if you need something to do when you’re driving somewhere for vacation. There are more of these books that are for other things than calming, and I wanted to get them but I didn’t have enough money. 
That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time!