February Ipsy Bag

I'm back for another round what I got in my I
psy bag this month!

1. Mally Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner in shade Starlight

What they say:
This creamy formula glides effortlessly onto the lid and locks into lower rim to beautifully define your eyes. Create a fine line or a thicker line with no pulling or tugging. Wear it as a shadow by applying to the lid and smudge. Rich and full, this liner will give a strong coverage that lasts all day. 

What I say: Overall, I was really pleased to see this in my bag. I've always wanted to try Mally products and this certainly did not disappoint. It really is waterproof and took makeup remover for me to remove it. Only thing is that I wish I received a more wearable color besides silver.

2. RituOil by Uberliss

What they say:
Quench your hair’s thirst with the Überliss RituOil! Engineered with a light blend of Orchid & Argan Oil, RituOil will preserve precious moisture within the hair fiber by sealing the cuticle & will safeguard it from thermal damage. The end result will be amazingly soft, shiny, & frizz-free hair. 

What I say: I liked this! It did a great job on my damaged ends and left my hair very soft.

3. 9 Pan Eye Shadow Compact by Jesse's Girl in shade Behind Blue Eyes

What they say:
Jesse's Girl put together four great eye shadow collections suitable for all: Brown Eyed Girl, Behind Blue Eyes, Tickled Pink, and The Eyes Have It. Each compact features nine coordinating eye shadows in a sleek, travel-friendly case 

What I say: I was kind of put-off by this because I don't normally wear blue shadows, but I was pleasantly surprised that there were some other great more neutral shades thrown in. I will definitely use an eye primer with these because some's pigmentation is better than others, but I will get some great use out of this palette!

4. Plump Pout Mini by POP Beauty in shade Peony Petal

What they say:
This plumping pout perfector combines the high-shine of a lacquered gloss with the long wear of a stain and is packed full of lip-plumping peptides and avocado and jojoba oils. Lightweight, creamy texture immediately merges with lips & delivers intense glossy color for an extremely long-lasting finish! 

What I say: I am not a lip gloss person. I hate that sticky feeling, bleh. But, I did try this one out to see how the color looked. I was shocked! It did NOT feel like a gloss, but more of a balm. I don't think it did anything to plump my lips like they claim, but this may be the only gloss I will wear. I love love love the color too, it's the perfect neutral shade!

Top Mally pencil
Bottom POP gloss (for some reason it's showing more vibrant and red on screen than it is in real life)

5. Nail Polish by Zoya  in shade Odette

What they say:
This season's Zoya Nail polish are full of pure pigment, intense color and modern complexity that are a perfect transition into Spring.

(exude my awful nails)

What I say: If you've been following these for a while now, you know that I receive this nail polish brand pretty often. While I'm not complaining, because I actually really love the formula and colors, I was a bit disappointed to see it in my bag again. I always get nervous that I'll get a shade I don't like, etc. But this time, I was so happy with my color! It's the perfect transition shade from winter to spring. I love purples so I will get lots of use out of this!


That's all for this month. Overall, I was very very pleased with my bag this time. I loved everything that came :)

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February Update and March Goals and Bucket List!

Read  January's Goals 

Well, February is over, and March has begun.

Crazy, I know.

So here is an update on how I did this month!

February's Goals:

1. exercise and continue to walk my dog everyday

I did okay at this. Not perfect and not everyday, but it's a marathon and not a sprint, right?

2.read this book

read it, and loved it!

I really recommend it. 

{But beware, there is drug use and other things that might offend some people. So, if those kind of things bug you, then steer clear.}

Oh, and yes, I have seen the film! I thought it was fantastic and portrayed the book wonderfully. It's probably one of the best film adaptations of a book I've seen.

It definitely stayed true to the book, which I like!

3. Organize, organize, organize

Check, check, check.

Man. The spring cleaning bug really bit me hard this month.

I was organizing everything!
Here are just a few things I've organized this month:

I cleaned up underneath my bathroom sink using the black containers I found during this goodwill trip

I organized our family's movie collection.
{This was quite a task!}

 I even organized my t-shirt drawer using this method.
It saves so much room!!!

and of course you've already seen my Ikea cart storage 
So, as you can see, I was a bit OCD when it came to "organization" this month

4. Put finishing touches on my room and do a room tour!

This is still a work in progress. I feel like just when I think I finish one aspect, I find another item I need to work on.

But it will get done, and of course I will share with you!

I'm super duper excited with how it's all coming together, though!

Here is a sneak peek:

GAHH! I am so so excited to share it with you!

5. Do more Random Acts of Kindness.

~I surprised someone with their favorite starbucks drink

~I surprised a few peeps with a handmade dessert
~I bought my little Bro something small to let him know I'm thinking of him
and there were more, but I can't remember
{If you want to read more about RAK's read this blog, she did one everyday for a whole month!}

2013 Bucket List:

-Cut out processed foods-this has been hard, but worth it! I have been trying to only by foods with ingredients with 5 or less and ones I can pronounce :)

-buy local produce/go to local farmer's market more

-volunteer somewhere

-have my first giveaway on my blog-COMING SOON!

-figure out my college plan

-save my money up for something big (don't have a clue what that will be...yet   I have a few ideas of what I want to save for, now just to narrow it down)

-bake a blackberry cobbler from scratch

-eat better and be active-working on this! I've been eating my "green" smoothies, and obviously walking everyday has helped!

-make new friends-yay! I've met a couple new people this semester in school that I really like!

-work on my scrapbook- it took me a while to figure out where I put it, but I found it and even finished it! I am now working on my next one!

-go on a road trip
-write a letter to myself to open in 10 years
-go camping
-read at least 8 books-1 down, 7 to go :)
-teach myself how to sew

March's Goals

1. R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Give it where it's needed or deserved.

2. Switch my closet over from winter to spring!

{Bring on the capris and sun dresses!}

3. Write the people I don't get to see or hear from everyday, and tell them that I love them.

4. read this book.

And that's all!
I'll check back in with you at the end of the month!
Happy March!

February Beauty Favorites

Since I never made it around last month to posting my favorites, I though I'd pick up in February!

Now, I know there are still a few days left in the month, but I was too excited to wait!

Here are my most used or favorites for the month:

1. Too Faced Natural Eye Palette

I got this as a gift from my brother, and I have been using it everyday since.

The shadows are high quality and very pigmented.

I especially like the shades "Heaven" "Silk Teddy" and "Coco Puff"

to create a flawless eye look.

but I love them all!

I highly recommend the splurge on this. It's worth every penny!

2.Revlon PhotoReady Stick Concealer

I was a bit hesitant towards this at first because I find that a lot of stick concealers tend to be too thick for my taste. This one is perfect, though! It is the perfect consistancy. It's not too thick, but still provides great coverage.

3. L'oreal Everpure Volume Shampoo/Conditioner

I heard great things about this and it sure lived up to the expectations.

It smells great and is the first shampoo/conditioner where I can really tell there is added volume.

Plus, it's sulfate free so it won't fade my color!

4.Eos Medicated Lip Balm

I absolutely love love love these balms.

Every single flavor is amazing.

I specifically like this one because my lips get severely chapped in the winter.

The "medication" in this works wonders for that!

I put it on before I go to bed and I wake up with wonderfully moisturized lips.

5.OPI You Don't Know Jaques

This is my number 1 go-to shade.

It is the perfect taupe color.

Not too brown, but a bit grey.

I love it, especially in the winter months!

There you have it! 

What were your favorite products this month?

February's Ipsy-Myglam Bag

It's that time again!

I recently got my February Myglam bag in the mail,

so I'm sharing with you what I received!

I got thisSubscription to Ipsy as a gift, but it's only $10 a month if you're interested!

This month's theme was "Red Carpet Ready"

The bag was really cool this month:

It was a black faux black patent leather on the outside

and a bright red on the inside.

It reminded me of my favorite shoes: Christian Louboutin. 

Here is what was in the bag :)

First was this mascara:

Pop Beauty Smokey Lash Kapow Mascara

What They Say:

This lash-POP-ing mascara makes lashes plump, long and lusciously flirty! Smudge proof formula adds volume while curling lashes up and out for a look that truly POPs your peepers! 

What I say: Although I liked how big the actual brush was on this mascara, I was really disappointed this the durability of it.

After wearing this mascara for about 8 hours on both the upper and lower lash line, I literally looked like a raccoon at the end of the day. 

I had never experienced smudging so badly.

I was super disappointed because I was so excited to try this mascara, but it definitely didn't live up to it's claims. 

I'll save this for traveling because it's the perfect size for that.

Next was an eyeshadow sample:

Costal Scents Shadow Palette

What They Say:

Coastal Scents Shadow Palette Samples are an ideal way to try these highly pigmented, stunning shadows. These miniature-sized samples contain four hand-selected shades by ipsy, making it easy to create a variety of looks. Wear these pressed powders dry or wet for a more intense, dramatic look. Each palette's colors are labeled with the corresponding Hot Pot name, making it easy to repurchase your favorite shades individually, or in a palette collection like the 252 Ultimate Eye Shadow Palette.

What I Say:

I was really excited to try these! I had heard so many great things about costal scents, and I, overall, was pleased with these shadows.

The prices compare to any drugstores, and the quality was equivalent.

Not the best pigmentation, but with a good primer, they are great.

Here is a swatch of the shadows:

Excuse my dry hands :)

Next was a face primer:

Pixi Flawless & Poreless

What They Say:

The Pixi Flawless & Poreless primer creates a beautiful no-shine finish for flawless, long-lasting makeup application. This shine controlling, oil-free primer smooths out fine lines and hydrates while making pores instantly disappear. It is the perfect skin primer for all complexions and all skin types.

Beneficial Ingredients and what they do:
• Willow Bark gives natural shine control
• Salicylic Acid clears and unblocks pores
• Shea Butter to nourish the skin
• Titanium Dioxide protects the skin's surface
• Enantia Chlorantha bark is medicinal & anti-viral 

What I Say:

I loved this! It was really moisturizing, and my foundation applied so evenly after using it.

I will repurchase this!

It does have a tint to it, though it dries clear.

Then, I got a really interesting product:

The Lash Card by Lash Card

What They Say:

Apply your mascara perfectly with the Lash Card! Say goodbye to smudging, clumping, and messy mascara application. The Lash Card has two curves on each side that fit a variety of eye shapes, making it easy to get those hard-to-reach lashes. Each Lash Card is individually wrapped for on-the-go application. 

What I Say:

I loved the concept of this! There is nothing more annoying that finishing off an eye look and ruining it by smudging mascara on top. However, instead of buying these, I am going to make my own out of index cards. 

and finally:

Gel Eyeliner by MicaBeauty

What They Say:

Define eyes and apply eyeliner like a pro with the MicaBeauty Gel Eyeliner! This smooth, highly pigmented gel eyeliner glides over the lid evenly and dries quickly for a long-wearing, smudge-proof finish. Comes in 5 other highly pigmented shades. 

What I Say:

I have to say, I am intimidated by get eyeliner. I've never really tried it before, so I was happy to be able to.

It was really easy to apply and went on smooth. I also liked how it was a true matte black.

The only negative I have to say about this is that it's staying power is terrible.

After I put it on my hand and let it dry for a good 10 minutes, I rubbed it to see how it stood up.

It smeared.

So, I tried it on my eyes.

I wore it all day, and rubbed my eyes often.

Each time, more eyeliner came off.

This also contributed to the raccoon eyes I said earlier.

I am going to keep using it to see if anything changes.

Overall, I was so pleased with this months bag.

It truly left me "red carpet ready"

I had everything I needed to created a flawless look.

In fact, here is the look I came up with:

(it is really hard/awkward to try and capture your eye look, by the way.)

The mascara took a little work and the primer was awesome.

I loved the shadows and the liner.I just wished it still looked like this at the end of my day.

If you get Ipsy Bags, tell me what you got by leaving me a comment below!

January Update and February Goals and Bucket List

Wow! Where did January go?

I cannot believe that it's already over.

Get ready for this ginormous post...

Here were my goals for the month of January along with how I did:

January's 5 Goals:

1. Go to a class at my gym at least 3 times.

I should've planned better for this. I was bummed that every week the gym class was scheduled at the exact times I had work.

So, unfortunately, I did not make it 3 times to class at the gym, but I did make it once!!

It was definitely an interesting experience, and I want to go back!

2.Walk Sydney (my dog) everyday

Rain or Shine, I did it!

I honestly enjoyed doing it everyday.

She is a ball of energy, so moving into an apartment has been hard on her.

Walking her, and letting her run around everyday has made her break her bad habits (Chewing on walls and shoes!) and has also cut down on her hyper-ness. (yes, I just made that word up)

3.Spend absolutely nothing on myself (that's not necessary) all month. 

Things like clothes, makeup, books and sadly goodwill :'( 

I really should've been more specific on this.

It was hard for me to differentiate between spending money on needs and wants.

Yes, I spent money on things that were necessary.

(things like books for school, shampoo, and groceries)

In terms of wants, I did a really good job. Not perfect, but good.

Ultimately, I succeeded in my goal of saving over spending.

4. Start up my coupon binder/couponing again but still stick with #3

Yep, couponing is in full swing again around here!

I honestly love it, mostly because I know I have time to devote to it.

It takes a TON of time

but I save even more.

I'll have to write a couple posts on a few of my hauls!

5. Finish The Little Bee and begin a new book.

This was a huge fail.

but if you read this post you'll understand why.

I really do want to read it! It sounds so interesting and intriguing. 

but I didn't. oops.

I did however re-read one of my favorites, which I do every winter.

(because I'm weird like that)

and now for a bucket list update

2013 Bucket List:

-Cut out processed foods 

-buy local produce/go to local farmer's market more

-volunteer somewhere

-have my first giveaway on my blog

-figure out my college plan

-save my money up for something big (don't have a clue what that will be...yet    I have a few ideas of what I want to save for, now just to narrow it down)

-bake a blackberry cobbler from scratch

-eat better and be active-working on this! I've been eating my "green" smoothies, and obviously walking everyday has helped!

-make new friends-yay! I've met a couple new people this semester in school that I really like!

-work on my scrapbook- it took me a while to figure out where I put it, but I found it and even finished it! I am now working on my next one!

-go on a road trip
-write a letter to myself to open in 10 years
-go camping
-read at least 8 books
-teach myself how to sew

Now, onto February:

February's Goals:

1. exercise and continue to walk my dog everyday

2.read this book

3. Organize, organize, organize

4. Put finishing touches on my room and do a room tour!

5. Do more Random Acts of Kindness.

and that's it!

I'll check back in with you at the end of February (**shutter**) and tell ya how I did!