Glowing Green Smoothie Anyone?!

Hi ladies (and gentlemen)! Ha ha

It's a new year, which means new craziest diet fads, gym work outs and much, much more! I've never been one for new years resolutions but recently I've realized that I really need to start taking better care of myself.

Skip To The Point Woman...

Today is my first day of the "Glowing Green Smoothie". Now if you've never heard of the GGS, it's a recipe from Kimberly Snyder. If you're interested in learning more about her, here is the link to her web site http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/

Her blog is also quite interesting (click "blog" in the upper right corner) ha ha.

What Are You Looking To Gain/Change?

I'm not looking to lose a large sum of weight, give up my love for chicken or eat six almonds a day. I'm a young woman who loves to "get her grub on" ha ha. My skin has been suffering due to my lack of not eating healthy and that's something I am definitely hoping to change.

I'd like to acquire a taste for veggies, as they extremely important to implement into your everyday eating habits. Now, with that being said... I don't expect this to be a quick, "painless" task for my taste buds! Ha ha.

What's The GGS Recipe?

Why, I'm so glad you asked!

Ingredients (64 ounces / 2-4 servings)

• 1 ½- 2 cups very cold, filtered water
• 6 cups spinach, chopped
• 5 cups organic romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 stalks of organic celery
• 1 organic apple, cored and chopped
• 1 organic pear, cored and chopped
• 1 organic banana
• 1–2 Tbs. fresh organic lemon juice

Optional Ingredients

• Ice cubes (the extra coldness can help newbies with the taste)
• 1/2 cup of organic cilantro
• 1/2 cup of organic parsley

http://www.kimberlysnyder.net/blog/2009/07/11/green-smoothie-recipe/

Final Words...

I ordered "The Beauty Detox" (her book) a couple days ago from B&N and am just waiting for it to make it's way to my house. Now, I don't plan on changing my whole entire diet or going on a "diet" but I really enjoy her tips and recipes.

It's not the easiest drink to swallow, but it's also not unbearable. If you love your veggies, you might love the taste! It's very, very thick. When I think of "smoothies" this isn't exactly what comes to mind... ha ha ha. I'll make it work though, all about repetition!

Has anyone read her book, make any of their own healthy smoothies or have tips on how to eat veggies?! I'd love to hear them!

Thanks in advance from a very unhealthy tummy,

xoxo!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage

I'll admit, I bought this product at two in the morning off QVC a year ago and honestly, I've used it four times and hate it. I had to wait for about four months until it shipped out, they didn't have my shade in stock. I was more than excited to try it but to my surprise I couldn't believe how horrible it looked on my skin.

Please take into account that I have heard many people rave about this foundation and how much they love it. As with any other product, what works for some, does not work for others.

What kind of skin do you have?

I have oily, acne prone skin, that lately has been more combination (I hate flakey skin!).

Why don't you like it?

It makes my skin look like an alligator and settles in every single crease! My face gets extremely oily within an hour and it's so sheer, even after applying two coats...which then just make it look cakey ha ha.

Final Thoughts

Okay, I'll admit...this review was a tad harsh. I'll stick with my $3.50 foundation that I ADORE! Now, I paid around 35 or a little more for this foundation but it came with a large application brush as well.

Okay, serious review ending in three...two...one...!

So tell me, what's your favorite foundation? Have you tried anything from Tarte? Love it, hate?

Until next time... xox

On the run? Throw it up in a bun!

I have admit, though my hair might look shinny and healthy from afar...it's a MESS! I wash my hair every single day while in the shower (I use to wash it twice a day, morning and night). I blow dry it everyday and also straighten it, did I mention that I hate using a heat protecting products. I know, I know... I can hear the "IS SHE CRAZY?!" through the computer screen ha ha.

With that being said, I'm on a hairdo redo mission! My hair is so long that even I can't believe it, but since it's so thin it doesn't seem as long as it really is. Lately I've been trying dry shampoo's, (which I hate, since they never seem to work) heat protecting products and rocking the good ole lazy bun. Anything to not wash it everyday, which I end up doing anyway? Ugh!

Anyhoo! I've been loving this look I saw on Lauren Conrad's blog!

It's cute, chic and adorably simple!

So, tell me... What are your favorite quick/simple hairstyle(s)? Do you have a favorite dry shampoo or other styling products?

From one (soon to be) happy hairdo to another, ha ha

Blessings xox

I'm back!

I realize that I've been a horrible blogger and gone for way too long!!! After a big move, big relationship changer and a little life detoxing, I am happy to say I'm back!

I'm going to try my hardest to be faithful with blogging and can't wait to jump back into all things beauty!

I really appreciate that my followers didn't "Un-follow" me! Ha ha

Until tomorrow, blessings and love

xox

Losing your marbles?

I've been hearing a lot about "nail marbling" lately and thought I'd give it a try.

With a little more practice I'm sure they would come out a little better...

Just thought I'd share with my lovelies!

Off I go to enjoy this beautiful weather

:)

xo

All lashed out and nowhere to go

Mirror mirror on the wall, which mascara gives me the greatest lashes of all?!

(I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself! Ha ha)

I'm blessed to have inherited reasonably long lashes from my father but my eyes feel naked without a little mascara on them! I've tried brand after brand but have always come back to Maybelline Great Lash, that's about to change!!

Heres a few different brands I have in my drawer at the moment

From left to right

E.L.F. Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara, Maybelline- The Colossal Volume Express, Maybelline Great Lash in Clear and Blackest Black & blinc.

(This is what I have in my drawer but doesn't even begin to make a dent into how many different brands that I've tried! Ha ha)

The E.L.F mascara is on my list of worst products ever!! Ha ha. Really, it is thee worst mascara I have ever tried in my life! I only put it on one eye and couldn't take it off fast enough ha ha.

Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara (also a freebie when I bought a kit at Clinique) is a great mascara. I love the way it makes my lashes look but I don't love how it looks when it leaks off my lashes onto my skin, yuck.

Maybelline Colossal Mascara, you my friend win the "grossest smelling mascara" award! The smell is horrid, while the product isn't so bad itself, I can't stand the smell!

Maybelline Great Lash was the first mascara I had ever tried and the only one that I always seem to go back too. I remember my mother using it throughout my childhood so when she finally let me purchase makeup (only mascara and a blush, ha ha) it was the only choice in my head! I do think it's a good mascara, I love the natural look it give my lashes. For summer, it just doesn't hold up as well as I would like it too.

As for "blinc" read below :p

This months Birchbox may have not been my favorite but inside I found a new little treasure,

blinc mascara! Love love love this little guy!

Here's What It Claims To Do:

This game-changing mascara encases your lashes in a thin tube of water-resistant formula that won't smudge, smear, or run.

Does It Live Up To It's Claim?

In one word, yes!

Do you ever notice someone says a certain problem they have and you say "oh, really? I've never had that problem", that a week later you're experiencing the same problem(s) as them?!

My sister has always had an issue with her mascara leaking under her eyes, leaving her looking like a raccoon and I haven't ever met a cute raccoon...have you?! Ha ha. Now that the back story is out of the way, I've been having the same problem everyday for the past three months!!!

This tiny, compact mascara does exactly what it promises to do. It doesn't look clumpy, melt off my face in the hot weather or smear all over my face when I rub my eyes. It also leaves your lashes looking long and full, what more could a gal ask?!

Will I Repurchase?

Ugh, I guess this is the part where I have to list the one negative part of this mascara...the price! blinc mascara will run you $24.00 for 0.21 oz. I'm too "cheap" to spend $24.00 every two-three months. Ha ha.

Here's to hoping I'll get another sample of this, find a dupe or find a twenty dollar bill on the ground while walking into an Ulta? Ha ha!

If you lovely ladies know of any dupes, tips or are willing to share your favorite brands I would love to hear about them!

Thanks so much for reading, take care :)

Color me cupcake!

Firstly, I'm sorry for showing you my toes!! Ha ha

Nails aren't my speciality (as you can see below) but I thought I'd share the frosting and cherries I have on my toes and middle fingers.

Have a blessed evening!!

MUFE Aqua Cream

I was going out with family and friends the other night and was looking for an eye shadow that would last throughout the night. I orginally planned on going to Sephora and picking up a 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil. After researching the UD pencils, I came across MUFE's Aqua Creams and headed to Sephora!

I was torn at first with which one I should choose but after finding out that the MUFE Aqua Cream was only two dollars more than the UD pencil and had double the amount of product it was a no brainer!

What Is It?

"An ultra-pigmented, long-lasting waterproof cream."

I picked up shade 15, which is a pretty copper color.

Size: 0.21 oz

What it does:
"Aqua Cream combines the highest-quality pigments with mother of pearl particles to give immediate rich color payoff with a luminous finish in just one application. It's long-lasting formulation will not crease or smudge under the most extreme conditions and its creamy and elastic texture allows for easy blending."

My Thoughts

I love love love it!!

I've been wearing it everyday since I purchased it and can't say enough great things about it. I will say that I noticed a little creasing when I skipped my eye primer (creasing, yuck!) Other than that, I love it! The staying power is really great, the woman at Sephora told me that I would need to buy MUFE's makeup remover but my removers and face wash took it off just fine.

If you're looking for a pretty, cream shadow or something that will last through a night of dancing I recommend this product! It comes so many beautiful colors, I'd buy them all if they weren't so pricey!

I'd love to hear your tips and product suggestions for long lasting makeup!!

August Birchbox

It's that time again, Birchbox time!!

I'll be honest, when I saw others Birchboxes I wasn't really thrilled with any of the products. I know a lot of people cancelled their subscription after receiving this months box as well.

Anyway, here we go!

After viewing a few boxes I hoped that I would get the box with the blinc mascara and Befine mask and night cream. I just thought that I would get the most use out of those products and lucky me, that was the box I got.

What's inside my Birchbox?

Befine- Night Cream

Upgrade your nighttime routine with this lush cream-cocoa spurs circulation, while rice bran keeps skin supple and healthy+Exfoliating Cleanser

Blinc- Mascara

This game-changing mascara encases your lashes in a thin tube of water-resistant formula that won't smudge, smear, or run.

Kate Spade New York- Twirl

This flirty scent is a fresh update on the classic fruity floral.

Liftlab-Lift & Fix

An anti-aging serum with a PhD-LiftLab's molecular biologists spent years perfecting a patented natural protein that strengthens and regenerates cells.

Extra-Twistband

This soft elastic gives the hair tie a sophisticated makeover- it looks as good on your wrist as it does on your hair.

What do I think about the products?

I just walked in the door from work and haven't been able to try any of the products listed other than the Kate Spade scent, which is WAY to strong of a scent if you ask for me! I tend to like very watered-down scents. I like soft vanilla's or light fruity scents, sorry Kate Spade, you're just a little too intense for me!

Tonight I plan on trying the Befine cleanser and the LiftLab serum. I'll be sure to update and share my feelings about all of the products listed.

Oh, as for the twistband...yuck. I wouldn't wear it on my wrist or in my hair! Ha ha. The big knot and long "tail" isn't attractive at all!! I love my goodie hair ties from Target, I don't use anything else!

Final Thoughts

I'm not super pleased or excited about this months box but I'm not giving up on Birchbox just yet! Hopefully next month has less skin care and more makeup!

I'd love to see and hear what you guys got in your Birchboxes! If you have any questions, please ask! Take care :)

Flower Power!

Good morning fellow followers!

In my last post I talked about going out to get flowers with my mother and I thought it would only be fitting if I showed you all how they came out!

Six bridesmaids & six bouquets with six flowers each

The bride wanted a simple bouquet with white and yellow roses

Fancy chinese boxes holding all the mens and mother of the bride and groom corsages! Ha ha

As always, take care & God bless!

Bright & Simple

I'm running out to pick up a large order of flowers with my mom, I'll post pictures later of what we're going to do with them all!

The skirt is from Forever 21

&

I have no idea where I got the tank top (tisk tisk!)

I'll be posting pictures of the flower "project" later :)

Take care!

Dinair Airbrush Kit Pt. 2

As promised I'm back with more information (and some photos, ek!) on the Dinair system. I've been using it for a week now and I'm still enjoying every second of it!

I purchased the system with the intent to use it for special occasions and "date nights" but once I started using it I feel in love with the coverage and staying power that I've been wearing it everyday!

Opening Of The Products

Compressor and wall unit cable

I picked the compressor in the color "White Pearl"

All the goodies that come in the kit

(Makeup Colors, Shimmer, Blush, Face Tanner, Instructions, DVD, Coupon, Airbrush, etc.)

The Airbrush!

I purchased the "Light" kit

(Face Tanner, Moist And Dewy, Practice Makeup and the Dinair Cleaner)

Before

After

Final Thoughts

Maybe it's because of my Canon camera but my skin doesn't look flattering at all in the first photo! Ha ha. Firstly I'd like to say that I do leave my house without makeup and that I still feel confident and beautiful. God made all of us with different skin, hair and body types and we're all beautiful now matter how we feel about ourselves on our "off days"!

Back to the makeup! Ha ha. My color match is four drops of alabaster mixed with two drops of golden beige. Alabaster is pink toned, which fits my skin type perfectly! I used nothing other than dinair products on my skin for the end result. I look the photos after my first time using them (hence the over spray on my lips and everywhere else! Ha ha). The first application took me over twenty minutes, now I do it in under four minutes and I love the outcome.

Would You Recommend Dinair?

Yes, I would completely recommend Dinair to friends and family and to all of my lovely subscribers! I've stated this before but I'll say it again, this system was an investment for me. I went back and forth with the idea of buying this product because of it's cost. I buy a lot of products each month that don't work for my skin or break me, to have something I love and know works is amazing. What I would have spent on dead end products I know ended up saving on using my Dinair. I love it and couldn't recommend it anymore if they paid me!!

(I'm not being paid nor was this system given to me, just incase I didn't state that already! Ha ha)

If you have any questions at all, please ask me and I will be more than happy to answer them. Whether it's about this product or any other!

Thanks so much for reading!! Take care :)

"Watcha" Wearing?

I thought I'd mix it up a bit and show my outfit (yes, I'm faceless!!!). I've been working nine hour days recently but I'm going to work on putting time aside to make sure I blog!

Nothing fancy

The shorts are mossimo- Target

The watch is bongo BG147- I purchased it from sears

The shirt is C&S- Pac Sun

Kay Jewelers 7-Diamond Journey Necklace

Random Tidbit

This might sound silly, but I couldn't be more excited that I have three followers!! Ha ha Thanks so much for reading and following ladies!!! It's nice to know I'm no longer "talking to myself" ha ha.

Until next time, take care!!! :)

Nude Nails

I wanted to use the nail polish that Birchbox had sent me to replace the ybf eyebrow pencil I received that was broken. I know I've said it before but Birchbox has the best costumer service I've ever seen experienced!

I'm wearing ZOZA polish in "Pandora"

It's a glossy pink toned nude, I applied two coats and it's still a tad sheer. I put on a top coat of Sally Hansen "Mega Shine" (though I didn't notice it add anymore shine) and they chipped within two days.

All and all I do like the color and maybe if I purchase a better top coat it would last longer? I've been hearing great things about Seche Vite, perhaps I'll give a try!

If you have any tips or recommendations on polishes and topcoats I'd love to hear them! Thanks for reading :)

Dinair Airbrush System

Dinair Airbrush Review Pt. 1

I've been researching airbrush makeup for the past month and finally broke down and purchased a kit for myself. If you're interested in airbrush makeup I strongly suggest that you research all the different companies until you find one that fits your needs best. The popular brands that you hear about most are Temptu, Dinair, Luminous Air and so forth. Temptu was not an option, it didn't offer enough for the price, though I know many people own it and love it.

I was looking for something that would be matte, long lasting and to help cover up the scaring I have on my cheeks. I was willing to invest in purchasing a system if I could find one that I believed best suited my needs. Like most, I've spent endless amounts of income on makeup, acne treatments, etc. The idea of "flawless" skin is an incredible thought, is it not?!

I purchased the Foundation Deluxe Kit for $199 and after tax my total came to $209.51

It's a investment, definitely.

"Enough Rambling, do you love your Dinair or not?!"

Ordering Process

The web site is very easy to follow, well organized and informative. I've heard so many great things about there costumer service but I'll get to that later. They offer a free "Color match" so you're able to achieve a perfect match, no matter your skin tone. All you have to do is E-mail them a photo or yourself and they'll E-mail back what they believe will suit your skin tone best! I chose to just buy the kit in "Light" and passed on the color match. I know I glow in the dark already, I didn't need anyone to tell me!! Ha ha

There are fourteen different color compressors that you are able to choose from and then a variety of shades and accessories. The kits comes with the compressor, a brush (the gun and a hose), accessories (rubber band, caps/plugs, etc), cleaner and the makeup colors of your choice.

Color Options

Foundation Color Options

Every shade comes in three sizes- .25 ounces, .50 ounces, or 1.15 ounces. Pricing varies depending on the formula. They also have a Paramedical line of foundations, which is supposed offer more coverage for scaring, covering tattoos, etc. The Paramedical line is a little more pricey than the Glamour line, they start at $18, $26 and $35.

(My order)

My Thoughts On The Company

I won't lie, I was a little unhappy that the three E-mails I sent went unanswered. I do wish the costumer service was better, it would have made my experience that much better. I ordered my kit on July 17th and received it on July 25th. The box came in the mail and was nicely packaged, everything was sealed so that any unfortunate spills that might occur wouldn't have a chance!

Dinair is first airbrushing system and has been around for years and I felt comfortable purchasing a system from them.

My Thought On The Products

I'll be honest, if you've never airbrushed before (like me), don't expect to be amazing at it right away! I had such high hopes for the system that after trying it for the first time I was crushed and thinking about sending it back. I know, I can be a little dramatic (I've always been an all or nothing kind of gal!).

The Foundation

I remember watching Kandee Johnson on a bridal video I believe saying how she applies it without the airbrush system and just works it into her skin with her fingers. I don't find that it covers or looks good that way, though I do love Kandee Johnson (what works for some, doesn't work for everyone)!

The coverage starts off sheer (as it is small pixels being sprayed on your skin) but it is definitely build able.

Blush

Oh my, the first time I used the blush it wasn't all that pretty!! Ha ha I suggest watching the DVD that they send you in your kit before attempting to use it straight out of the box, it's full of great information and helpful hints!!

I've been using this system everyday for the past four days and so far...I love it!!!! Liquid makeup always seemed to slide off of my face and my powder mineral makeup would get patchy after about 45 minutes. I applied this at 3pm, ran errands, went to the beach for

3 hours and hung out with a friend until 2am and when I came home my makeup still looked great! That's 11 hours of wear (and tear from the beach) and my makeup still looked great, I'm sold! I didn't order any eye shadows, brow shadows, stencils or any of the other neat things they have to offer on their website but now I wish I had!!

Final Thoughts

I'm extremely pleased with my Dinair Airbrushing System and can't wait to try out more products from Dinair!! My skin stays matte (finally), the makeup is weightless (it feels like you're wearing nothing!) and it covers up imperfections like no other!! I can't wait to try the Paramedical line for my scaring, the eye and lip shades and and more. I truly recommend this system for anyone that has oily, acne prone skin and who is looking for great coverage or anyone that is just looking for flawless skin that lasts all day.

In part 2 I'll show pictures of everything I purchased, what I use and before and after photos! I hope this review was helpful and if you have any questions I would be more than happy to do my best to answer them!! Thanks so much for reading :)