February Favorites!!

Here are my monthly favorites! I only included products that I continually used! Some of the products are linked to posts that I did reviewing them!

Powder: Estee Lauder Dual Wear Powder

Concealer: Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer

Eyeliner: Lancome 3-D Waterproof Defining Liquid Eyeliner

Lip Gloss: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Afterglow

Nail Polish: Maybelline Express Finish Nail Color in mint green

Fragrance: Bath & Body Works Berry Vanilla

Scentbug Scent: Homemade Cookies

Lotion: Essence of Beauty Dreamsicle Body Lotion

Shampoo: Aussie Moist Shampoo and Conditioner

Exfoliating Soap: Destination Earth Oatmeal Bar

Soap: Dove Go Fresh Burst Soap in Nectarine and White Ginger

Food: Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Yay for Valentine's Day! lol)

Song: Tonight I Love You by The Latency

TV Show: Family Guy, Pretty Little Liars, Glee

Tree: Crape Myrtles!! (It is the tree shown in the picture above. haha)

I would love it if you left me a link in the comments to your February Favorites Post!!

REVIEW: Physician's Formula Conceal Rx™ Concealer and Rimmel Eyeful Eye Glistener in "100 Girls Only"

I had a WONDERFUL evening with my best friends today! For those of you who saw my last post about sports, I just wanted to let you know that I won my match and the team won as well! After the match, I hopped into my friend Chandler's car and we drove to CVS and Bath & Body Works because we were a bit early to be heading to our friend's birthday dinner that was scheduled later that night! I am proud of myself for not buying anything at Bath & Body Works. lol But I did pick up two great products from CVS! Let me know what you think of these products if you have tried them before!

Physician's Formula Conceal Rx Physicians Strength Concealer in Soft Yellow

Wow could they have possibly made a longer name? lol Anyways, I saw this concealer on the rack and it was 75% off! So I only paid $2.19 when it originally cost $7.95. :D Since it was in a sealed box, I couldn't really swatch it to see if I had the right color.. so I just guessed.. and I got it wrong. The color is much too light for my skin so I am deciding to use it as an eyeshadow primer!! It actually works really well as an eyeshadow primer so this was indeed not a waste of money!

Pros:

• Lasts up to 12 hours
• Oil-free
• Hypoallergenic (you will likely not break out from using this product.)
• Fragrance Free
• Good as an eyeshadow primer!
• Doesn't irritate the skin and it doesn't even feel like you have it on!

Cons:

• Is too dry to use as a concealer (kind of hard to blend)
• You can't swatch the product in the store

This is a picture where I used it as an eyeshadow primer!

Left side: Without concealer, Right Side: With Concealer

Ha funny how you can see just how much lighter the concealer is than my skin in the picture. lol These are eyeshadows from my Profusion Palette which I got at Ross and did a review on! Click here to go to that post.

Rimmel Eyeful Eye Glistener in 100 girls only!

I bought the pink eye pencil shown in the photos! I got a great deal on this, too! It was originally $7.49 and I purchased it for $1.87!! This pencil also comes in purple, blue, green, & orange. Sadly, it can't even go two seconds without creasing and smearing with my eyeliner. Ugh. (I do not own these first two photos of the eye pencil.)
 

Pros:

• Easy, convenient application
• Smooth gliding pencil
• Metallic- gold reflexes!

Cons:

• Creases pretty fast and really badly
• Super creamy- it sort of feels wet

Ignore the bags under my eyes. haha I did not get much sleep the last few days.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! I am going skating tonight with my friends instead of going to the school dance and then sleeping over at Chandler's house! Whoo hoo!! lol

Let me know what you thought of these products if you have used them before!

6 Products You Need Before and After A Sports Game!

Hey everyone! So I thought this would be a helpful post for those of you who are athletes

like myself or like to work out. I play tennis competitively but also play for my high school and we have our first match of the season tomorrow! To the right is a picture of our tennis uniforms (they are of the brand SSI)! I think my team is gonna look awesome in them! 

Here is a list of products that I like to use before matches!

1) Clean & Clear Makeup Removing Cleanser- It foams and does a great job of removing all of my makeup! The last thing you want to have is foundation melting on your face during a match!

2) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock- This has SPF 70!!!! That's insane! It is also waterproof and sweatproof! This is a very light weight, non-greasy sunblock!

3) Eco-Friendly Water Bottle- I personally do not own one of these because I just usually drink out of Gatorade bottles but all of my friends on the cross-country team use this kind of water bottle and love them. These are always made with cute little designs and definitely do a good job of keeping the drink cold for a longgg time.

These are so cute and are designed for tennis players!

4). Deodorant- No duh. lol I hope this is obvious to everyone. I like to use the Secret Flawless Renewal Deodorant because they smell very fresh and clean. It is in the form of an invisible solid so it does not leave traces of white particles on your arms!

5) Exfoliating Face Cleanser- You are definitely going to want to remove all the salt particles from sweating off of your face after your game is over. It is a good idea to take off the dead skin on your face after a match to keep the oil from building up in your pores because wearing a hat or visor causes a lotttt of oil build-up. I use the Publix version of the St. Ive's Apricot Scrub.

 6) Body Sprays- This is especially important if you are going to go out to dinner or lunch with your team directly after a tournament. Just spray it once or twice so you don't suffocate those sitting around you. Below are pictures of the Victoria's Secret Refreshing Body Mist. The middle one is my favorite; it is called Pure Seduction!

 

I hope this post was helpful and that you were able to learn a little more about me! Good luck in any future competitions you are in! Let me know what else you like to use before or after matches or games!

Bath & Body Works Haul!!!! Heck yes!!

First off I want to thank my friend Chandler for picking all this up for me since I was really busy this week and my coupon was about to expire! I love you so much girly! I was mildly satisfied with the small amount of Bath & Body Works products I had at home until my friend gave me my belated Christmas present which was a Slatkin & Co. 14.5 oz 3-wick Vanilla Caramel Candle!! Let's also keep in mind that this is mid-February. haha jk David, I love you a bunch too! I completely flipped out over the gift and went crazy for the rest of the day with this candle. In Spanish class, I sat with the candle without the lid so that I could smell it and while driving on the way home I sat with the candle in my lap. hahahaha. Obsessed? Yes. So now I have gone completely ballistic for more Bath & Body Works products and was finally able to get some more! I was so excited today when I picked this up at school that I was super happy and talking extremely fast to the point that my friends sometimes couldn't understand me. haha One of my friends even asked if I was feeling ok. lol

Here is what I picked up! (Also keep in mind that I had never smelled any of these scents before getting Chandler to purchase them for me so I wasn't satisfied with everything.) I will include the pricing of everything at the end of this post!

P.S. Today when I picked up my items since Chandler brought them to school, a lot of people passed them around and smelled them! lol I will include some stories about what happened and what they thought next to each item. They will be in yellow in case you only want to read that part of this post. lol

Slatkin & Co. (14.5 oz) Vanilla Caramel Candle- "Warm, creamy vanilla blends with rich caramel and hazelnut, with a hint of pumpkin spice." I have been looking for something with pumpkin spice for a while and this smells amazing! David said he smelt most of the candles in the store and said he thought this smelt the best. I'm so scared of setting off a smoke alarm or something when I blow it out though! lol

Bali Mango Shower Gel (10 FL OZ)- "Our tropical Bali Mango is an exotic getaway of juicy mango, sugar cane, pink passionflower and luscious nectarine." Yall, this smells amazing! It is the perfect fruity mix and will be the best scent ever for summertime!! It is almost smells like a fruit punch drink! All of my friends who smelt this approved and thought it smelt really good! This is my first full sized item from Bath & Body Works and I will definitely use all of it! I got this for free with my coupon that says you get a free signature item if you make a purchase of $10 or more!

Secret Wonderland Fragrance Mist (3 FL OZ)- " Master perfumers have blended luscious strawberry and frosted jasmine petals with magical notes of white amber and creamy sandalwood to create this whimsical fragrance inspired by a world you never dreamed existed." Wonderful scent! My guy friend, Andy, after I sprayed this said I smelt like candy! lol To me, this a slightly fruity scent with a hint of honeysuckle! It also has this refreshing/ cooling sort of smell to it. I will definitely be using this a lot! I think it is mainly suited for summer nights instead of the day though. Apparently this is the exact same scent as Moonlight Magic that was discontinued. Today in math class when all of my new goodies were being passed around, my friend, Anne Lanier, decided to spray this on my friend Adam's back! hahaha He was like "Oh my gosh what did you just do! Wow great. Thanks. Now guys are going to be following me around." lol I laughed so hard.

Carried Away Fragrance Mist (3 FL OZ)- "A whimsical blend of lush raspberries, white jasmine and whipped vanilla inspired by the way love sweeps you off your feet." To me, I kid you not, this smells like Sweet Pea and I personally do not like Sweet Pea. I can't really pick out the vanilla notes in this at all. I wish it was sweeter and fruitier but instead it kinda smells old lady-ish to me. My friend Adam said he liked it but my other guy friend Ayman said he did not. So mixed opinions on this one. I will probably not be wearing this one much at all. It is more like a perfume-y scent than a body spray. I am kinda dissapointed by this one.

                          Moonlight Path Mini Body Butter (1.7 OZ)- "Our exclusive Moonlight Path fragrance is an opulent floral bouquet that captures the essence of moonlit strolls in lush garden." Yuckkkk. This smells sooo bad! It smells like baby powder and laundry detergent. I shouldn't have gotten this at all because it has notes of lavender and I really hate the smell of lavender. This is also really small for the price of $6 (although that is not what I paid for it; total prices will be mentioned at the end of this post). This should last me for a while though because I will probably only use small amounts of it on my elbows. It is pretty easy to cover up the bad smell with another lotion and is pretty moisturizing so that is a plus. It is super thick though and is kinda hard to dig your fingers into it at first. lol My friend, Priya, smelt this and said that this smelt nothing like the other Moonlight Path products but I don't know if I care enough to try them because I am pretty grossed out by this one.

Slatkin & Co. (1.6 OZ) Candle in Caribbean Salsa- "Luscious pineapple nectar and fresh peach blend with Yuzu flower and vanilla." Wonderful citrus scent. This has a strong orange smell but I can smell the hints of peach and mango. The problem with these small candles is that they do not have very good strength when it comes to filling a room with a scent.


Slatkin & Co. (1.6 OZ) Pink Sangria Candle- "A refreshing combination of zesty mandarin, raspberry and fresh blueberry, layered with the sweetness of sugar crystals." This reminds me of the candy sweet tarts. It has that wonderful sweet/ sour mixed smell to it.
 



Slatkin & Co. (1.6 OZ) Candle in Calypso Sun- "A luscious blend of juicy mandarin, white peach and tropical mango." I was holding this around in pretty much every class. My friends all really liked this one. It is the strongest orange/ citrus scent of the three candles I got. It reminds me of the scent of my Clean & Clear In-Shower Facial Cleanser. This candle has a very sharp orange scent.



When I calculated the total price of the items (excluding the candle because that was a gift) if I didn't get sale deals, it would have come out to $37. I only paid $16! :) The deals I got were 3 1.6OZ candles for $5 and 3 for $10 mini's to go (which were the sprays and body butter.) The Bali Mango Shower Gel came free because of a coupon. :)

If you have done a recent B&BW haul, then please leave me the link because I would  love to see what items you like!

I Love Her Style: Heather Morris

Many of my posts have shown my obsession with the show Glee! The other night I was watching it and after seeing Heather Morris' outfit, I really wanted to a post on her style. She is super talented and gorgeous to say at the least! I love how confident she always looks and how she always seems to be having fun with everything she does! Here is the picture of the outfit that she was wearing that I really loved!

It was the Valentine's Day episode and "Brittany", played by Heather, was wearing this cute oversized tee with a heart on it with black suspenders and shorts. Maroon knee-high socks and heels were added along as well. I thought this look was really amazing and a mix of preppy and street style. I love every time the Cheerio's quit the cheerleading squad because then we get to see their gorgeous outfits! That also includes Dianna Agron who plays "Quinn" on the show and who's style I have also done a post on! Click here to see it!

Heather Morris' Outstanding Outfits!

Here is Heather Morris at the Emmy's in 2010! This sequined dress is stunning and she kept this look from being too "in your face" by keeping her hair simple with shiny waves. I also love her matte red lips because it keeps everything in her look from being shimmery. I like that she added the black clutch as well because it is suttle but elegant.

Here is Heather at the Grammy's this year! I love this flowy dress that has plenty of detail at the bust area. It appears as a mix of feathers and diamonds. This cream color is also super flattering on her and the whole look is just gorgeous! The makeup is very lovely and simple and is mainly nude. I'm liking the drop earrings as well! She is stunning!!

Here are some of her other cute outfits!

Here is a fun video of her and another Glee star teaching you "How to Dougie"! lol Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uYi729Rf0U

Let me know what you think about her style!

I'm Loving Soap Scrubs!!

I am now returning home after being in Charleston, SC for a weekend! I stayed in the Isle of Palms Wild Dunes Resort and it was so nice! The scenery was amazing and everything was super peaceful and relaxing! The beach house I stayed in had an amazing bath soap that was made with oatmeal to be used as a soap scrub! Using it was like taking a shower with a back scratcher; it felt soooo good. haha I'm not sure where you could get it because it is a hotel brand, but it was called Destination Oatmeal Bath Bar. However, I did find it on this site: http://www.gilchristsoames.com/view_product/1842/537/Destination_Earth_Jet_Settrade%3B_Travel_Pack and it comes in a package with other shower products for $10! Now I am obsessed with finding another soap scrub that will compare to the one from the resort. Here is what I've found so far!

Soap Scrubs from Lush! (The descriptions are from the website.)

Porridge Soap Lush $6.95- 3.5oz

Ideal for sensitive skin; irresistible to everyone else. Oats are soothing for the skin, while orange juice is refreshing. Rise and shine with some delicious porridge. When the oats mix with hot water, they create a calming milk that softens your entire body. The oatmeal also exfoliates your skin and scrubs the dirt away.

   

Sugar Babe- Soft-centered Sugar Babe $4.95- 3.5oz

Sugar Babe is a gentle alternative to the intensity of Sugar Scrub. It's scented with perfume made from ylang flowers and mimosa blossom, so that we can all smell sensational, too.When applied topically, coconut oil can reduce the symptoms associated with psoriasis and eczema, as it gives a natural balance to the skin.
 

Sea Vegetable Soap- Lime, lavender, and seaweed soap $7.95- 3.5oz

A refreshing splash in the ocean. Sea vegetable is made with seaweed, one of our favourite ingredients, with a crust of stimulating sea salt to give your body a good scrub down. It's like standing on the coast and inhaling the fresh sea air. This is a great soap for sharing amongst the whole household. The scent is perfectly balanced for boys and girls everywhere.

Brimstone Shower Scrub- Hot Spring Inspired Scrub Down $4.95- 4.9 oz

Brimstone is a deeply fragrant, hardcore body scrub, with natural sulphur to condition the skin and keep it clear of problems. Jasmine helps to cover the potent smell of sulphur with a beautiful, floral fragrance.

Stimulating Ginger and Fennel Sugar Scrub $4.95- 3.5oz

Tough on cellulite, kind to skin. Our Sugar Scrub is hard, but a bit of a sweetie. Its no nonsense stance stimulates activity and tackles cellulite with fennel and ginger. Calming lavender has a balancing effect and encourages healthier skin.

Miracle Bar for Bodies $12.95- 3.3 oz

Ground almond shells exfoliate even sensistive skin without irritation. [This is] a cocoa and almond butter mixture of perfect consistency to moisturize your skin without leaving it feeling greasy. Ground almond shells rub away dead skin and leave it soft, clear and smooth. Sandalwood and rose oils calm and lend a beautiful fragrance. Almond butter is moisturizing and creates a smooth, silky effect.

  

A soap scrub from Bath & Body Works!

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Body Exfoliating Soap $7.50- 7oz

Our mint-infused exfoliating soap refreshes, energizes and lightly sloughs drab skin with a super-infusion of peppermint oil and crushed walnuts shells, for a wake-you-up cleansing experience.

 

A Soap Scrub from Sephora!

Bliss Mammoth Minty Scrub Soap $18- 11.1 oz 

The first in the Bliss line of gritty BigBars, Mammoth Minty is soaked steep in 3% purely addictive peppermint oil, loaded with skin sloughing jojoba beads, and studded with stimulating massage bumps, lending freshness to your foam and bolster to your bath. 

If you don't want to go out and buy a bar of soap, then here is a website that shows you how to make your own! http://www.ehow.com/how_4699458_homemade-soap-scrub.html

If you have any recommendations for good exfoliating soap scrubs then please let me know! I would love to try them! <3

New Haircut and OOTD!!

Ok so to start off this post, I wanted to let you all know that I got a haircut! It was pretty drastic and I got like 6 inches cut off. This is the shortest I have ever had my hair in the last 9 years! For me, my hair was somewhat of a security blanket so sometimes when I get too comfortable with things, I think it is important to have a change. If you are the same way, then try going out of your comfort zone like me! Here is a before and after picture!

                           Before!                                                                                  After!

I was listening to music in the car. haha

Short hair is definitely a new and upcoming trend! A lot of celebrities like the ones below have begun to cut their hair! But please don't get yours cut as short as Emma Watson's (far right) though because I just can't bring myself to like it. Also, I am starting to see short hair a lot at school too!

So here is my promised outfit of the day! My brother along with some other students were in a big academic ceremony which happens every year so the entire school has a "Special Dress Day." For my outfit, I wore a floral dress, a black blazer, short closed toed black heels, and gold hoop earrings. The makeup I wore was the look in my bronze makeup post minus the lips.


I was also wearing the Bath & Body Works Berry Vanilla Body Mist which I got complimented on! :)

Anywho, I hope you enjoyed this post!

<3 Emily