Birthday Wish List

My Birthday is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!! My Mom asked me last night while we were at Zumba what was on my list......I hadn't really thought too much about it because I told my husband a few things that I wanted :)  SO, I thought I would make my birthday wish list!!  AND PS...I won't have THAT many candles on my birthday cake, this year!!

It seems like everyone has a crossbody bag...except me.  I'm usually a big purse kind of girl, but I would like a small crossbody bag to have with me when I'm out and about running errands.  The thing i love about Vera Bradley is she gives you SOOO many fabric options!!!  I would LOVE to go to a Vera Bradley outlet store at somepoint in my life, just haven't made it there yet.  So for now, I have to settle with Hallmark :)

My husband has tried to talk me into a nook or a kindle for about a year now, and I've always opposed the idea.  There is just something about HOLDING a book and being able to physically turn the page.  Well...I'm starting to give in!  He supposedly is going to be getting me one for my birthday.  BUT, I want to know-do you own one of these? Pro's?? Cons??

 Giftcard to Forever 21.  I REALLY like this store.  I don't have one in my town, and the majority of my purchases from Forever 21 have come from online.  I have gone into the store a small amount of times, but I really dislike the store.  I get really bad anxiety when I go in there because I am soo overwhelmed with the merchanidse!! It is litterally EVERYWHERE!! I feeel like there is no organization to it.  SO, give me a giftcard and I'll shop online :)

A girl can always use a giftcard to Ulta :)  Again, I don't have an Ulta in my town (I know....we are so deprived here in Q-TOWN!).  The closest one to me is about 1 1/2 hours away. 

 Black workout pants or tight capris!  I HATE wearing shorts to workout in!  ESPECIALLY since my workout is usually Zumba, I like the black pants because they are just like jazz pants and I just think as a dancer these are the best!  Please note, this is NOT me in the picture!! Even if I sucked in my stomach, it still wouln't be that flat and I would have some love handles as well!! LOL

This is the 3rd book (and last I believe) in a series that I started reading.  I bought the first book probably 2 years ago.  Then, when I was Christmas shopping at Border's this past season, they had the second book (hardback) for $6.  At that point, I hadn't even read the first, but couldn't pass up that deal.  SO, I just recently found out there was a 3rd book in the series, so I would really like to get my hands on it.  I ALSO heard it was being made into a movie staring Julia Roberts!  Now, if I am to get the kindle or nook...let's not waste our money buying Laura this book...we'll just purchase it for one of those devices :)  Has anyone else read this series??

A Water Bobble!!! I JUST learned about this!!!! I think it is sooo cool that you have a FILTER inside your water bottle!!! This PINK one is from GNC.  I think I would want the middle sized one...the 18.5 one.  You can also purchase replacement filters.  SOOO, you are stylish, drinking FILTERED water, and being eco-friendly :)  It's a win, win for all!!!

That's all I have on my list!!  I'm perfectly OK with not getting any presents on my birthday (I'm not going to turn them down though LOL).  I'm content with just doing to dinner with friends and family and calling it a night.  PLUS, my birthday is on a Sunday this year, and I start a clinical that very next day.  Anyways-what do you usually do for your birthday??

Top 10 for June

 BareMinerals Matte Foundation in Light
I purchased this the last time I went to Ulta!  I blogged about it an an Ulta Haul Blog Post.  I am LOVING this!!! It goes on SOOO well!!!  You really wouldn't think that a powder foundation would give you so much coverage!  I was IMPRESSED!  What I really like about it is it has a slider thing (you can see it in the picture) that you can turn so it covers the holes so our product does come out all over the place!  GENIUS!! 

 BareMinerals Mineral Veil
I also picked this up the last time I went to Ulta and blogged about it in my Ulta Haul.  I love this product as well!!!  Obviously...it's in my favorites :)  The mineral veil comes in several different 'types' but I just wanted the sheer to be my finishing/setting powder.  This does a great job at giving you the finished look.  It also has that slider thing that rotates to cover the holes.

Victoria's Secret Shampoo-So Sexy Volume
I am sure every hair dresser will cringe when they see this because it isn't one of the name brand shampoo's, but I DON'T CARE :)  I was skeptical about using it, but my friend has used VS hair care products in the past and gives them high reviews.  Well, let me tell you, this is an awesome shampoo!! You do not need a lot of it because it lathers up really well!! It definitely adds volume and body to my hair and added bonus-it smells awesome!  I have the conditioner, but have not started using it yet as I was finishing up a conditioner from Lush.



Crown Brush Blush Palatte
I purchased this off of HauteLook.  It retails for $39.88 and I purchased it for $15!!!  BOOYA!!! This is a GREAT Blush Palatte.  it contains both matte and shimmer blushes.  I use the darker ones for contouring and for a bronzer.  There is a great mix of colors here and they are pretty pigmented! 







 Lemon and Pomegranate Scrube from Bath and Body Works
 I bought this at the JANUARY Semi-Anual sale and just started to use it.  My Bath and Body Works store had it back for the June Sale at 50% off.  I LOVE THIS!! The smell is AWESOME and I'm usually not a big lemon fan!! You don't have to use a lof ot product (bonus) and it has just the right amount of texture to be a scrub...not harsh on my skin AT ALL!


 Crown Brush 28 Neutral EyeShadow Palette.
I also purchased this from HauteLook the same time I purchased the blush palette.  This, also, is a great palette!  I have used just about every color in here since I have gotten it.  This has become my go to eye color.  I work in Physical Therapy and don't really want to do outrageous colors, but I'm also not a person that would do that anyways LOL BUT, this is PERFECT!!!  It retails for $49.88 and I purchased it for maybe $16...how about that!?!?!

 e.l.f. Concealer Brush
e.l.f. recently had an online promotion that when you spent $20 you would receive their 12 piece brush kit for only $1.20 (normally $12).  I have heard soo many good things about this brand, and it's priced really low!  SO, I figured this would be a good chance to try some stuff out.  I haven't used all of the brushes yet (they are waiting as backups), but this brush is great!! I use it for my undereye concealer!  Who knew a brush could do something so wonderful haha

 Andis Flat Iron-purchased at Shop-Ko SEVERAL years ago
Weird that something I have had for so long can be a favorite! I use a flat iron pretty much every day.  BUT thanks to JuicyStar07 on YouTube, I can now use this to CURL my hair!!!  The curls last MUCH longer than they do with a regular curling iron.  I HIGHLY recommend curling your hair with your flat iron, BUT you have to make sure your flat iron heats up on the outside.  Click HERE for JuicyStar07's tutorial on how to curl your hair using the flat iron!

 Joico Root Booster-purchased at Ulta
I had been using Big Sexy Hair Rootbooster, but I wanted to find something that was a little bit cheaper....umm Joica was maybe like $2 cheaper....FAIL LOL anyways-I really like this Root Booster MUCH BETTER than the Big Sexy Hair booster.  The BSH left a bit of a residue in my hair and I felt like it didn't give me much of a boost.  The Joico smells phenomenal and it definitely gives me the boost AND it lasts throughout the day!!!  I MIGHT see if I can still find something a little bit cheaper (this was probably $17ish), but if not, I would definitely buy the Joico again!

BeautiControl Secret Agent Foundation in P3
I recently did a review on this foundation, you can read it HERE.  Now, since I have been using the BareMinerals foundation, I don't use the BC foundation every day.  This is my 'special' foundation.  I use this whenever I have a wedding to go to, or going out on the town, or something else along those lines.  I'm not sure why I use this for those occasions over the BareMinerals, I just do :)

Ulta Haul!!

 

So, this past weekend we were out of town for a friend's wedding in a small town just outside of Springfield, IL.  On Sunday, we stopped in Springfield because our boys (my Husband, Matt and Nikki's husband, Jayson) wanted to eat at Cracker Barrell.  SO, to make the score even, us girls (Nikki, Mandy, and myself) had them drop us off at Ulta :)  Fair trade, right?!?!  Anyways, here is what I picked up:

Bare Essentials Matte Foundation SPF15 in Light

 Mandy has been using this brand of make-up for a few months and really likes it!!  I, as you know if you follow my blog regulary, have been doing tons of research for my oily skin.  This product line was recommended by a lot of people, and I thought it would make sense to use a powder foundation...to help soak up the oil!  SO, I used it today, but won't give a review until I use it a few more times!  *This is a stock image*

                                  
Bare Essentials Mineral Veil  

This is just a finishing powder to put on over top of your make-up to help set it.  It is translucent (at least the one that I bought is, you can get it it colored or with SPF, but I just wanted a translucent setting powder).  Again, used it today for the first time, but will give you a review down the road.  

*With the Bare Essentials purchase I received a free silver credit card holder.  It's cute, but I probably won't use it...so if you get that as a gift...umm you should feel lucky?!?! LOL

                                          
Physician's Formula Happy Boost Powder in Translucent. 

EmilyNoel83 on YouTube recommended this has a highlighter.  I have been using Mary Kay's Facial Highlighting Pen for YEARS and just decided I wanted to try something different.  I felt as if the MK product wasn't doing what it had done when I first started using it.  I used this today, and......IDK.  I don't feel it's doing the highlighting that I wanted it to.  I wanted to ask an associate at Ulta to help me find a highlighter, but there were none to be found.  Sure-they were all willing to help when we first walked in and I didn't need any help.  I would like to try Benefit's Moon Bean or High Beam.  Has anyone used either of these?!?!

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils in Iced Mocha and Strawberry Milk. 

NYX cosmets were buy one get one 1/2 off.  I had seen a lot of people using these pencils in tutorials either as bases or for color.  With this sale, I thought it would be a good opportunity try it out.  I used the Strawberry Milk today as I did kind of a pink look on my eyes and I really liked it!  Little bit of a shine!  We will see what happens the next few times I use it as well as the Iced Mocha. *This is a stock image, the two colors I purchased are right in the middle*

Basically U Nail Polish Remover                                                                   This is Ulta's brand of nail polish remover.,  I am just about out of my remover and I just figured while I was there I would go ahead and pick it up!  Nothing much to say other than that LOL :)

So that's it!  We could've spent SO MUCH more time in there, but the boys were getting ansy...NO they didn't go in with us, they went and got gas and went to Kohl's and then just hung out in the car.

Top 10 for May

Hey Followers!!! As promised, here is my TOP 10 for the Month of MAY! Let me know if you have tried any products mentioned or if you have any products you recommend!!!!!

GEL EYELINERS! MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack and Dip Down $15.00 each at MAC Cosmetics

Yes, it makes an appearance again in my May Favorites!! I learned about gel liners from watching the YouTube Beauty Guru's I mentioned above. Gel Eyeliners are not at all what I expected! LOVE THEM! I will probably never go back to a pencil or liquid eye liner again...well I will use the ones that I have left, but won't buy anymore! These go on sooo smooth, STAY on, do not flake, look amazing!!! I mentioned in my April favorites that I had a Maybelline Gel Liner. I really didn't need two black gel eyelines, so I gave it to my friend, Nikki. I don't notice a difference between the Maybelline or the MAC, so for the price, go for the Maybelline since it's cheaper, and if you live by me-more easily accessible at a drug store versus the MAC products which you would either have to order online or go to a MAC store.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray $8.97 at Wal-Mart
So, usually in the summer I am out in the sun A LOT! We usually go out on the river every weekend. Well, this summer, I probably won't go out a single time let a lone be out in the sun because I am class over the summer! I found this product, recommended by MakeUpByTiffanyD on YouTube. You spray it on your clean wet hair. I spray it around hairlineand then flip my head over and spray the hair at the base of my neck, spray my part, and then spray all over. When you use heat on your hair (blow dry, flat iron, curling iron) the heat reacts with the product and lightens your hair. I noticed a change IMMEDIATELY. I just finished using a product from Lush called Marilyn which is for Blondes and is supposed to lighten your hair. I used it four times and left it in for about 45 minutes each time and did not notice a change what so ever and it was about $15 more. I totally recommend this product, BUT it only works on BLONDES!!



Sally Hansen Nail Strips in Groovy Baby $8.50 at Wal-Mart
I saw these strips probably 2 months ago at Wal-Greens and looked at them and just thought they were nail stickers for little kids LOL!  Well, JuicyStar07 had them on in one of her videos and raved about them.  SO, I searched a little more on YouTube and some blogs and found really good reviews about them.  I bought these and the lace ones at the same time.  It took 2-3 nails for me to get the hang of it and then it was really easy to finish off!  I applied a top coat over the top because a lot of the reviews said to do that to help prevent chipping.  The strips lasted 10 days, just like the box said, but they could've lasted longer, but I wanted to change up my nails!  I went back to Wal-Mart and bought Cheetah print ones to wear to a wedding this weekend.  I TOTALLY recommend these!!!!!!!!

Too Faced Natural Eye Palette $38.00 from Ulta
Back again for the month of MAY! Another recommendation from YouTube Friends!! This is THE BEST palette to create natural eyes! It comes with 9 different eye shadows. It also comes with 3 look cards to help you create different eye looks, and it comes with an applicator (which I have yet to use!) I have played around with this quite a bit and created my own looks. I LOVE IT!!! I've gotten SOOOO many compliments when I use this on my eyes!!! BOOYA!!!! It's nice to be complimented!!!! There is a website: http://www.hautelook.com/ they offer deals on lots of high end things such as fashion, make-up, shoes, trips, etc. They recently had a deal with a company called Crown Brush. I ordered a 28 Neutral Palette for $17.00 (normally $49.88) and a 10 Color Matte and Shimmer blush set (which two of them I will use as bronzers) for $14.00 (normally $39.88) I will let you all know what I think about them and who knows-maybe they will be a favorite!!

 Microderm Abrasion Brush $9.50 from BeautiControl
First off......This brush is ONLY $9.50!!!!  Seriously!!! There are a lot of brushes out there because this seems to be the new craze and they are soo much more expensive!! BeautiControl has had this brush around for YEARS!  I use this once a week as a microderm abrasion treatment, but I use it EVERYDAY as part of my skin care routine.  To read more about how I use it click HERE  If you want to order one-LET ME KNOW :)

OPI San Tan-Tonio various prices...I bought mine at Ulta

I LOVE this color!!! Totally out of my box because I'm more of a PINK girl!! BUT, I was just drawn to this color because it is SOOO different!!! I get compliments on this all of the time!!! I truly believe that certain nail polishes only look good on certain skin types! AND I know this is more of a fall color with it being a brown shade, but I don't care-I'm wearing it whenever I want to!!! :)






OPI Sweetheart various prices...I purchased mine at my nail salon.
 I first saw this color on (again) JuicyStar07.  I LOVE this color!!!  It is just a very pale pink, a lot like the pink you might get on your nails if you were to get a french manicure.  It's that type of color that if you want a bit of color on your nails, but don't want a color that screams look at my nails!!!  I almost always alternate between this and San Tan-Tonio!

 Neutrogena Make-Up Remover Wipes $5.94 at Ulta or any DrugStore
WHY did I not know about these things SOONER!!! My face is WAY to sensitive to go through my full wash my face routine.  THESE are PERFECT at night!!!  For me, I almost feel like the wipe is too big!! I really could get by with only using one!  I just purchased the night calming wipes which are in the purple package and just have a lavender scent to them, but haven't started using them yet.  I HIGHLY recommend adding this into your skin care routine!!

 Tinted Moisturizer in Medium $20 from BeautiControl
I received this in my kit when I first started selling BeautiControl and honestly had forgotten about it..  I saw several YouTubers using a Tinted moisturizer during warm weathered months and also those who have oily skin.  SO, I started using this and I really like it as an option for foundation!! On days that I wear this, I DO NOT moisturize my face!  This gives you a good glow throughout the day and is LIGHTWEIGHT!!!

Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque $30.00 from Ulta
YET another repeat from my April Top 10!! Hey, there's a reason it's my favorite!  Again, another recommendation from YouTube Beauty Gurus! This is a hair conditioner for dry, damaged hair. The directions are to use this 2 times a week, which is what I do. I have read reviews that some people use this every day!! For me, using it twice a week works just fine! You use this AFTER you shampoo and condition. You apply to your hair just like you would a conditioner and then use a widetooth comb on your hair to get the conditioner really worked in. Leave it in for AT LEAST 7 minutes. It comes out SOOOO soft and shiny!!!!  AND you can still feel the results the next day-BONUS!!!!

There you have it!!! My TOP TEN for the month of MAY on the 10th :)  Be sure to check out my BeautiControl Deal by clicking HERE!  

What are some of your favorite products????

Top 10 from April

With the inspiration of some of the Beauty Guru's I watch on YouTube, I decided that on the 10th of the month, I would name my top 10 FAVORITES from the month before!! They will be a mix of everything from make-up, to clothes, to accessories, books, etc! If you are wondering here are the gals I follow on YouTube:

MakeupByTiffanyD
juicystar07
AllThatGlitters21
emilynoel83

In NO particular order :)

True Blue Spa Nail Buffer $5.00 at Bath and Body Works
OH MY GOSH!!!!!! How did I EVER give myself a manicure without one of these things?!?! My nail polish lasted about 6 days WITHOUT chipping! Before using the buffer, I was good to go 2-3 days! It takes hardly no time at all and see you see such difference! It has once side for removing ridges, one for smoothing, another for buffing, and the final one is for shine. They are numbered to make it idiot proof, too ;) AND it's PINK!

Beauticontrollers $1.25 from BeautiControl (ME!)

You get 50 of these tissue paper type things. My skin is oily, especially in the summer! These are perfect size to throw in your purse. When you start to feel that oil developing or that shine that you do not want on your face you simply take one of these out and press on your face where the oil is. IT DOESN'T REMOVE YOUR MAKE-UP!!!! You might see a little bit of a transfer, but nothing that will be noticeable on your face! These are a MUST HAVE, especially with summer approaching! I will be placing a BeautiControl order May 16th if you are interested :)



GEL EYELINERS! Maybelline $9.99 at Ulta or Drugstore MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack and Dip Down $15.00 MAC Cosmetics

I learned about gel liners from watching the YouTube Beauty Guru's I mentioned above. Gel Eyeliners are not at all what I expected! LOVE THEM! I will probably never go back to a pencil or liquid eye liner again...well I will use the ones that I have left, but won't buy anymore! These go on sooo smooth, STAY on, do not flake, look amazing!!! I don't notice a difference between the Maybelline or the MAC, so for the price, go for the Maybelline since it's cheaper, and if you live by me-more easily accessible at a drug store versus the MAC products which you would either have to order online or go to a MAC store.



BIG Shampoo from Lush $22.95
Once again, thanks to YouTube Beauty Guru's, I have become ADDICTED to LUSH! I have only tried a few of their products, but I am soo excited to go a LUSH store and smell all of their products and continue to try them out! Lush is all fresh, handmade, ORGANIC beauty products! When you go into the store, they literally have slabs of soap bars and you tell them how much you want and they cut it right there for you! This product is designed to give you volume, hence the name BIG. Now, in my opinion, I can't say that I notice my hair being BIG. What I notice is my hair is lighter, blonder, and softer! It looks like a sugar scrub. You don't need a lot, which is a bonus! You put the salty mixture in your hair, I just put it around the top of my head, then wet my hands again, and then work it into a lather. This lathers up SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!! This is a product I WILL repurchase!! The other thing that is cool about Lush, is you keep the pots that some of the products come in and when you have 5, you take them into the store and you get a FREE FACE MASK!!!!! BOOYA!!!


Skinlogics Herbal Hydrating Mist from BeautiControl $10.00
I use this EVERY DAY after applying my make up. It is a cool mist that "locks" your make up into place. Now, the directions on the bottle tell you to spray it on your face after you use your toner. I don't do that. haha You can also put this in your fridge, and spray it on after you have been out in the sun and gotten burnt :( Anyways-I think it really does help to set my make-up and keeps it looking fresh thoughout the day! You can get this from BeautiControl....again placing an order on May 16th :)



Samsung Mesmerize-MY PHONE
Ok, so of course, my phone doesn't look like this! This is just the photo I found on google images LOL! Mine has a pink rubbery case to help protect her when she falls! I LOVE THIS PHONE! It is completely touch screen! Some of the apps I have that I love are: SoundHound (song comes on the radio and you're like, who sings this? Oh, put this app up to the speaker and BOOYA it tells you the name of the song and the artist! Go SMS Pro-just a customized text messaging thing-you can choose your background, font, colors, etc. Sudoku, Angry Birds, Tetris, and WordswithFriends just some games to keep me occupied! Facebook and Twitter :) I gotta stay connected to my social media!! ESPN Score Center..gotta follow my Cubbies and Bulls......who are BOTH playing tonight! Pandora! A MUST HAVE! I listen to it while I am getting ready in the morning! Those are probably the ones I use the most! I have many others! Let me know what apps you use!



Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque $30.00 from Ulta
Again, another recommendation from YouTube Beauty Gurus! This is a hair conditioner for dry, damaged hair. The directions are to use this 2 times a week, which is what I do. I have read reviews that some people use this every day!! For me, using it twice a week works just fine! You use this AFTER you shampoo and condition. You apply to your hair just like you would a conditioner and then use a widetooth comb on your hair to get the conditioner really worked in. Leave it in for AT LEAST 7 minutes. It comes out SOOOO soft and shiny!!!!




Aromatherapy Sleep Dream Bath in Lavender Vanilla $16.50 from Bath and Body Works
My new thing has been to take a bath every week. OK-stop the jokes, I take a SHOWER every day, but I take a bath ONCE a week!! I pour myself a glass of wine, grab the book I am currently reading, light a candle, and run a hot bath. Currently, I have been using this product! The smell is sooo soothing and relaxing and it moisturizes/softens your skin and puts a little bit of scent on your skin. I use about 3 capfulls, this girl likes a lot of bubbles! This is a great way to escape for the world and give yourself a little "ME" time.





Aromatherapy Vanilla Verbena 3 Wick Candle from Bath and Body Works $19.50
This is the candle I currently burn while I am taking my bath! I LOVE THIS CANDLE! I just looked on Bath and Body Works' website, and it says they are OUT OF STOCK!!!! It's OK, I have 2 more on my shelf!!! If you want to buy this candle, or any candle from BBW, wait until they go on sale 2 for $20! This candle doesn't SCREAM out notes of Vanilla, nor Verbena (I don't know what Verbena smells like, but when I think of Verbena I think of Coconut Lime Verbena and it DEFINITELY doesn't smell like that!) This is just a great smelling candle!!! *LOVE*




Too Faced Natural Eye Palette $38.00 from Ulta
Another recommendation from YouTube Friends!! This is THE BEST palette to create natural eyes! It comes with 9 different eye shadows. It also comes with 3 look cards to help you create different eye looks, and it comes with an applicator (which I have yet to use!) I have played around with this quite a bit and created my own looks. I LOVE IT!!! I've gotten SOOOO many compliments when I use this on my eyes!!! BOOYA!!!! It's nice to be complimented!!!!

Other Things To Throw At YOU!

Book I am Currently Reading:
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

Shows I am Currently Watching: *We have a DVR, otherwise I would NOT be watching all of these!!
Ellen Days of Our Lives Army Wives Coming Home The Dance Scene Dancing with the Stars Mad Love The Biggest Loser Glee The Voice American Idol Modern Family The Real World Big Bang Theory Friday Night Lights CMT's Next Superstar

THAT'S IT!!!!!!!!!!! Reminder-if you want to order BeautiControl-let me know!! I will be placing an order on May 16th!! See some of my other posts for some BeautiControl product reviews!!!

Let me know what some of your favorites are, or if you've tried any of the products I mentioned and what you thought!!

Disclaimer: All products were purchased by me. All opinions are MINE.

Long time, no blog!

WOW!!! It's been a while since I have BLOGGED!!!! This is going to be an UPDATE!!!!

I am OFFICIALLY on SPRING BREAK from school.......however I still have Kinesiology homework that is due the middle of next week-what's up with that???
SO........what's new??

We have a a new addition to our family!!!

We have a chocolate lab named BOW!! Like Bow and Arrow because my husband is a hunter and he LOVES Bow Hunting!!! I would post a picture, but they are all on my phone/uploaded to facebook, so if you want to see a picture of him-check out my facebook! He is getting SOOO BIG! He went to the vet 2 weeks ago and weighed 20 pounds! When we brought him home he was 10 pounds!! Wrigley bops him on the head a lot and hisses at him. Princess doesn't want to have anything with him :( I was really hoping they would all 3 get a long and be friends!


New Obsessions:


YouTube Tutorials!!!
I am OBSESSED with learning about beauty products!!
I follow
juicystar07 Blair Fowler
allthatglitters21 Elle Fowler
makeupbytiffanyd Tiffany D (LOL)
I have found reviews, tutorials, knowledge, SO MUCH!!! Check out these gals! I've also searched some videos on Bath and Body Works and BeautiControl! It's AMAZING what people put on youtube! I used to just look up dance videos, animal videos, and that little guy that has the growing disorder that lip synchs the rap songs! You know what I'm talking about ;)





Ulta!!!! It's probably a good thing Quincy doesn't have one-because I would go BROKE at this store!! The very first time I ever went to an Ulta was a few years ago in Des Moines with my BFF since GRADESCHOOl, Mary! I don't even think I bought anything there??? I was really overwhelmed because I couldn't believe how many beauty products there were!! This past weekend, my BFF's Mandy, Nikki, and I went to to Springfield on the way to Hillsboro for our friend Keeli's bridal shower. Let me see if I can remember what I all bought....Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque, Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Oil Spray, Benefit Eye Bright, Joico Body Luxe Root Lift, OPI San Tan-Tonio, Austin-Tatious, and Ate Berries in the Canaries, and Too Faced Natural Eye Kit. SO-I'm wearing the San Tan-Tonio which is just a sandy brown color I guess? I like it-I think it's something different! I've used the Macadamia Oil Deep Repair Masque Once-you use it 2 times a week-and I REALLY like it so far-but I can't give an HONEST review after once use! The Healing Oil Spray I've sprayed in my hair after I shower and I notice a major difference using this! My hair is shiney and soft! That's all I've used so far! I will give reviews of these once I use them! So Ulta, of course has a rewards program, I swear everyone has one now! BUT-on Saturday, for every $20 you spent, you received a $5 off $20 coupon. Let's just say I got a handful of these coupons ;) Where they get you-you can't use the coupon online, and it expires May 11th. I'll be going to STL may 14th....SOOO my Friend Alli is going shopping in Springfield on May 7th so I'm going to send a list, my coupons, and I guess some money with her to pick up a few things-seriously JUST A FEW!! Anyways-witht he rewards-they track how much you spend because every item is worth a certain amount of points. THEN-based on the points you have acquired you get free stuff! MakeupbytiffanyD received Katy Perry's new perfume with her points-we saw it when we were there last weekend and it smells pretty good....and it's called Purrfect and the bottle is a cat!!!! Right up my alley!




LUSH! OK-my first delivery of Lush prodcuts is scheduled to be delivered TOMORROW!! I haven't even used any Lush products-but I've heard SOOOO many good things!!!! Mainly from those girls on YouTube!! haha BUT I am SOOO excited for this to get here! Also-there is a Lush at the Galleria in STL....so guess what I will be hitting up!!!!??? BOOYA!!!!!!!! So what did I order from Lush? I ordered Marilyn Hair Treatment, Big Shampoo, and Veganese Conditioner. I will FOR SURE let you all know how these products do for me! Oh, by the way, if you don't know what Lush is-it's FRESH, HANDMADE Cosmetics! Alot of the products are organic and vegan! I CANNOT wait to try this all out and then go to the REAL STORE and smell some stuff and make some more purchases! I already have a few things picked out!!




Taking HOT baths and reading a book and drinking a glass of wine! Last night, I got a little too hot in the bathroom and had a little scare attack for myself and Matt and we will just leave it at that! So what have I been using in my tub-Bath and Body Works Aromatherapy Lavendar Chamomile Sleep Dream Bath. I LOVE this smell...........BUT I've taken 2 baths using this product-and I'll probably only get 1 more bath MAYBE 2 out of it! Kinda disappointed that I needed SO much of it to create bubbles for me :( I burned Aromatherapy Stress Relief Vanilla Verbena while I soaked....LOVE IT! I was drinking Reisling Wine (one of my favorites!!! I don't remember the brand though.....sorry) And what am I reading? The Friday Night Knitting Club. I'm starting to really get into the book! I posted on my facebook a few weeks ago that I was on page 30 and was having a hard time getting into it, has anyone else read it? EVERYONE that replied said to keep going with it! It's starting to get good!! Will give you a full review when I finish it!



All of this YouTube make-up stuff has really inspired me to start doing more beauty stuff!! I want to (when I have the time!) do reviews on beauty products here on my blog and maybe even do vlogs (which I have learned is a Video Blog!) (EEK!)

SO, let me know your thoughts!!!!