Friday, April 5, 2013
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
march favorites
Its really incredibly hard to believe that it's already April. I mean really, where did 1/4 of the year go? Anyways, here are a few of the things I've been loving this month. The soap and glory greatest scrub of all, is legit, the greatest scrub of all. The Korres mattifying primer is the absolute best thing. The sheer tint evens skin tone, and the silicone free formula doesn't clog pores, and keeps skin matte. And it smells divine, as is expected from Korres. The sephora brand liquid liner is awesome for a super clean wing, or little dots of the lashes. you can even get your liner brush a little damp after you allpy a thin line, and then smudge it for a lightly smokey lash look. My only complaint is that it tends to smudge, I think iI'll try the Illamasqua one next. The sephora nano pencil sharpener gets pencils to a super fine point without having to waste a lot of product. Dutch mints, the super chic version of junior mints. Revlon photo ready 3D volume waterproof mascara has been amazing this month, I love the brush and the no smudge formula. See my review here. Neutrogina deep clean cream cleanser. This seems like a very basic cleanser, but it has greatly helped my skin over the past month. Honest Kids ( from the makers of Honest Tea) organic fruit punch. Laugh all you want, but this has a ton of vitamin C, only 40 calories, and tastes amazing. L'oreal wet shine stains. I have two of these and the formula is so so so amazing, I highly recommend them, even to those of you that don't like gloss. These Classiques Entier "sabrina" pump are a recent purchase of mine, and they are incredibly comfortable, in addition to being a particularly stunning shape.
Marina and the Diamonds has been my music fix of late. I especially love the song "how to be a heartbreaker". I hope you guys had a wonderful March, and have an even better April.
Marina and the Diamonds has been my music fix of late. I especially love the song "how to be a heartbreaker". I hope you guys had a wonderful March, and have an even better April.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Saturday, March 30, 2013
summer staples- forever 21
Sometimes you have to make an investment in certain wardrobe items, i.e. a great LBD, handbag, or those heels you will wear all the time. But sometimes you don't want to put so much into your clothes that your week will be ruined if they get messed up or misplaced. I happen to be prepping my wardrobe to go to Europe this summer, and we all know about loosing luggage. So, I went to forever 21 in hopes of finding some simple pieces that would travel well. I ended up getting several lovely things. Not all of them will have a place in my suitcase, but nonetheless, go check them out!
featuring forever 21
Monday, March 25, 2013
food for thought: skinny tips
Cut carbs and sugars. Stick to proteins and good fats ( like avocado and olive oil ) Even if they are higher calorie, they keep you full longer, and don't spike insulin levels. Eat several small meals, instead of 3 larger ones.
Foods to eat. ( these are not necessarily all the mot healthful foods, just the ones that help loose or maintain weight.
Avocado- it's super yummy, keeps you full, and is all the right kinds of calories.
Think Thin bars- gluten free, 20 grams of protein, and no sugar. Plus, they taste like a candy bar. I highly recommend the chocolate fudge flavor.
Sugar free carbonated beverages- maybe not THE healthiest thing ever, but it really does help with sugar cravings, keep you from getting hungry, and there are some that are better than their sugar filled counterparts. Aka cherry coke zero. Enough said.
Popcorn. Not microwave popcorn, the amazing, stovetop kind. Use a healthy oil, and add a little salt. It's a party food so it feels fun, but it's super low calorie. You can even add cocoa powder, spices, or a little Parmesan.
Bell peppers - think of them as chips. Use these instead of the bad fat and carb filled chips you might usually grace your guac with.
Greek yogurt- boosts the metabolism, is super tasty, and has all sorts of other awesome benefits. It's a win win. my favorite is Chobani peach. So good.
Coffee or sugar free red bull- don't judge. If you're an athlete, they improve performance, they speed the metabolism and give you energy, get rid of headaches, and get off water weight. Seriously, what isn't to love?
Foods to eat. ( these are not necessarily all the mot healthful foods, just the ones that help loose or maintain weight.
Avocado- it's super yummy, keeps you full, and is all the right kinds of calories.
Think Thin bars- gluten free, 20 grams of protein, and no sugar. Plus, they taste like a candy bar. I highly recommend the chocolate fudge flavor.
Sugar free carbonated beverages- maybe not THE healthiest thing ever, but it really does help with sugar cravings, keep you from getting hungry, and there are some that are better than their sugar filled counterparts. Aka cherry coke zero. Enough said.
Popcorn. Not microwave popcorn, the amazing, stovetop kind. Use a healthy oil, and add a little salt. It's a party food so it feels fun, but it's super low calorie. You can even add cocoa powder, spices, or a little Parmesan.
Bell peppers - think of them as chips. Use these instead of the bad fat and carb filled chips you might usually grace your guac with.
Greek yogurt- boosts the metabolism, is super tasty, and has all sorts of other awesome benefits. It's a win win. my favorite is Chobani peach. So good.
Coffee or sugar free red bull- don't judge. If you're an athlete, they improve performance, they speed the metabolism and give you energy, get rid of headaches, and get off water weight. Seriously, what isn't to love?
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Review: Revlon waterproof photoready 3D volume mascara
This is my newest mascara venture, and so far, I quite like it. It holds curl quite well, doesn't run, and gives lovely volume and length. It isn't the most natural looking mascara, but as long as it isn't clumpy, I don't mind. In fact, where my lashes are concerned, "natural looking mascara" also usually ends up meaning it doesn't give volume or hold curl. I have this in the blackest black shade, and it is a very true, glossy black, nothing grey or ashy. I really like the brush, it is quite separating and makes for fluffy lashes, complete with a spiked ball on the tip for inner corner.
Rating 8 of 10
Rating 8 of 10
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