Sunday, October 28, 2012

Wet N' Wild's Walking On Eggshells Eyeshadow Trio Review!

     I must let you guys in on a secret. My holy grail, every-day, most absolute favorite eyeshadow is the Walking On Eggshells Trio. I absolutely love the bronzy shimmer it gives. It is an easy access, high quality product.  It is SUPER pigmented and looks lovely all the time! I don't think I have ever been this happy with one product.

Packaging; This is the only thing that keeps this product from being an A+. The packaging ins't that cute. However, it stays intact and does what it is supposed to. It also comes with a sponge-tip applicator, and a blending brush, which could be very useful while traveling.

Packaging Grade: B

Shadow's Pigmentation/Color Payoff: I LOVE these shadows. My favorite trip is w.o.e., but all of them are great! They show up exactly as they look in the pan. It is just... I can't. They're perfect. Buy it.

Color Grade: A++++++++++++++++

Price: These trios cost approximately $3. You can also buy eight shadows for $5.

Price Grade: A

Overall Grade: A

I will most likely be repurchasing this shadow until I die. It is incredible. Way to go Wet n' Wild!

Walking on Eggshells Swatches

Walking on Eggshells on Eyes

Friday, October 26, 2012

Thrift Store Shopping Tips and Tricks!

Wanna hear a secret?

     Well...I shop at thrift stores almost every weekend. I know it's a lot!!! But they have such great deals on super adorable clothing and accessories that I just can't resist! I've bought so many sweaters for a fraction of the price they're worth, and I found my every- day purse for $4! Let's face it. There's only two reasons why we don't shop at thrift store; our pride, and the cleanliness of the store. After finding a decent-awesome thrift store, there's absolutely no reason why you shouldn't go. It's like a treasure hunt. Except instead of gold, you're looking for outstanding outfits!

These are some tips that I picked up on from my endless hours shopping in these stores. 

1) NEVER give up. You have been looking and looking for hours. You found nothing that was attractive, flattered your figure or fit. You are running purely on caffeine. You get so infuriated, that you leave the store empty-handed. Sound familiar? I've done this many times. Instead of focusing on your failure, focus on what you have achieved. Maybe you didn't find anything worth while, but you made a costumer laugh. Maybe you picked up a shoe for a toddler who took it off. Whatever happens, just remember that you didn't waste your time, and that you had a productive day. Which leads me to the second tip...

2) Stay Optimistic.  This is a tough one for me. As soon as I hit the dressing room, my self esteem plummets. But recently, I have learned something very valuable. It is the clothes that don't fit. It isn't me who doesn't fit in the clothes. We all have very unique body shapes, and we can't really narrow them down to "Standard" sizes. So as soon as you try on that pair of size 6 jeans, and they're too tight, remember, the jeans are too small. You are not too large. 

3) Make Sure You Have Plenty of Time to Shop. A trip to Target may take 45 minutes, but a thrift store takes WAY longer. Make sure you leave at least an 1 1/2 hours to shop, so you don't feel rushed. 

4) Shop With a Second Opinion. Sometimes, mirrors can lie more than people. Bring a friend or family member with you to give you an honest opinion. Just make sure the person isn't the same size as you... you don't wanna be fighting over the cute clothing!

5) Don't Just Look for Size and Style, Look for Patterns! Maybe you'll find a super cute patterned top, but it is too small. No biggie. If the price is reasonable, you can cut and sew the shirt into a headband! There are so many DIY (do it yourself) clothing crafts on YouTube. You can check 'em out!

6) Buy For Your Friends! If you see an irresistible blouse that your bestie would die for, buy it! You can either give it to her as a gift, or just to show your admiration.

7) Don't Just Check In Your Size! Although you may say you're a size 2, check in the surrounding sizes, (0,4,6) who knows... maybe a certain company runs small/large!

8) Really Look. Make sure to pry through all the clothing and shoes. Maybe your dream shoe, navy blue, were under the worn pair of . You need to thoroughly check through a majority of the clothing. It will be worth it. 

9) Try New Things! Maybe something doesn't particularly catch your eye. That doesn't mean you won't love having it in your wardrobe. 

10) Compare Now, and in the Future. When I am torn between two purchases, I think "Which would I like the most now?" and "Which would I like the most when I'm older?" That way, I've been able to mostly avoid those "I liked it when I bought it." moments.

    I hope you guys enjoyed my little advice on how to shop at a thrift store! I will attach some photos of the things I have bought and their prices. 


Monday, October 22, 2012

Review...Arbonne Shower Set!

     One day, while I was helping my dad in his office, a woman came up to me and offered me free samples of the Arbonne products. Apparently, my father had spoken to her about how I really have a passion for health and wellness, and would be interested in some eco-friendly, botanical products. I was overjoyed when this woman showed up a few weeks later with the complete shower set! I have been indulging in this set for a week now. I will return it to her in a week from now so she can use it as a sample for other possible buyers. 

Overall Packaging:     The packaging is super cute. I think it's adorable. The bottles are super sleek and beautiful shades of green. The lids keep the product from drying out, and is easy enough to open. 
      Grade: A

Invigorating Body Wash: Smells amazing, leaves your skin feeling amazing. It is an amazing product. I would greatly recommend this product. It is pricy though. 

Grade: B+

Nourishing Daily Shampoo: It is okay. Smells nice, but does nothing for my thick curly hair. I probably wouldn't repurchase, firstly because it doesn't really work for me, and secondly, because of the price. 

Grade: -C

Nourishing Daily Conditioner: Again, smells amazing and untangles my hair, but doesn't moisturize. And that's what I need for my hair. 

Grade: -C

Overall Price: These products are about $20 a piece. I cannot afford to be constantly using them. 

Repurchase?: I would only repurchase the Body Wash, because I really liked it!




Saturday, October 6, 2012

My New Vlog Channel!

Hello everyone! This is just an announcement... I started vloging on YouTube! It will also be a health and beauty related.

My YouTube Channel!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

My Exercise Routine!

Although many people dread starting to exercise, I find it enjoyable. Starting to exercise is the worst part for me. One my blood pressure is up, there's no stopping me!

Here is my usual routine...It's pretty simple really.

I try to exercise three times a week.  On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I tend to work out for approximately 30 minutes. It's really not hard. I use an exercise program on my family's Xbox... you heard me right...Xbox. It keeps track of your progress, and even your diet if you wanted it to! It is very easy to use. It has an animated figure doing all the exercises along with you, and you can choose the digital workout space and music. Also, you can select what exercise equipment you own, so the computer can use them in your workout. It allows you to set a schedule. It's really a nice program. It's called, MySelfFitness. I would absolutely recommend it to everyone who is, or wants to begin working out.