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• June's BirchBox - The Addiction Continues...

  

  Well, it’s time for yet another BirchBox unboxing. Yup. Still subscribed. J For some reason, this month’s box took forever to get to me. But it finally arrived... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• NYX Cosmetics Bought by L'Oreal

  

  Last month there was controversy regarding Jordana and Milani (which turned out to be untrue – they DO NOT test on animal and are now PETA certified), this... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Bite Beauty's Deconstructed Rose Lipsticks - All 4 Shades with Lip Swatches! :)

  

  Bite Beauty recently introduced a limited edition collection of lipsticks inspired by the phases of a rose. They are called Deconstructed Rose Lipsticks and... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Milani & Jordana STILL CRUELTY FREE!!!

  

  As I posted a week or two ago (check it out here), it was thought that Jordana, Milani and/or their suppliers were now engaging in animal testing with their... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• My Ideal Nail Polish Shade - Thanks to Julep! :)

  

  Recently Julep reached out to bloggers for inspiration for a new nail polish shade. The idea is simple – share your own idea for your ideal nail shade and the... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Eyeshadow - Fun in the Sun Or Sand in Your Shorts?

  

  Being a fan of the Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelee (see my review here), I was quite intrigued when I saw the Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Eyeshado... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• In Case You Haven't Heard: Milani & Jordana No Longer Cruelty Free

  

  I believe it was last week that Tashina at Logical Harmony revealed that Milani and Jordana are no longer cruelty-free brands. I highly recommend that you... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• May Favorites - Bite Beauty, Lipstick Queen, IT Cosmetics, Sibu Beauty, Tarte &...

  

  Another month down, another round of favorites! This is always my favorite time of the month because I love to hear what other beauty enthusiasts have been... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Pacifica's Hawaiian Ruby Guava - How I Was Converted to a Perfume Fan

  

  I’m generally not one for perfumes, though I absolutely adore scented body lotions, shower gels, scrubs, what have you. I suppose that’s fortunate for me since... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Hang Ten Classic Sport Sunscreen - A Sample I LOVE!!!

  

  Today I’m doing something I don’t think I’ve ever done before. I’m reviewing a product from one of my sample boxes!!! J In my May Ipsy bag I received a 1oz... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• May's Ipsy Bag!!! (On Time for Once)

  

  I’m trying to post my unbagging’s as close to when they arrive as possible this month, and so far so good! Today’s bag of choice is the May Ipsy bag!!! Usually ... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• BirchBox Time!!! May 2014

  

  It’s mid-May which means it’s BirchBox time again! This month the outer sleeve seems to imply it’s a collab with Kate Spade’s new Saturday line. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Bite Agave Lip Mask Dupe?!?! – The Body Shop’s Aloe Vera Lip Care

  

  Recently, I wrote a post about the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask (check it out here) – not to mention the blogosphere seems to be buzzing about it as well. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Ipsy Bag Time! - April 2014

  

  It’s Ipsy bag time! I should start with the bag I suppose. This month it’s a navy blue bag printed with a record on a turntable. It says “Beauty Rocks.”... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Miracle for Dry Skin? - Flexitol Diabetic Foot Balm

  I have the worst dry elbows. Seriously. They’re not only dry and flaky, but they actually look almost dirty because they are so much deeper in tone than the res... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• April's BirchBox - Hit Or Miss?

  

  It’s that time again – BirchBox time! This month’s “theme” is Rainy Days. Kind of a strange theme to me, but I guess April shower bring May flowers…or so they... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• April Favorites - Full of Makeup! - Too Faced, NARS, Jouer, Tarte, Buxom &...

  

  Another month, another Favorites post! It’s been a crazy month…again…but I managed to wear a bit more makeup this time around. My skin has been so red and... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• NARS Larger Than Life Eyeliner - Worth the Hype?!?!

  

  If there’s one thing I don’t need, it’s probably another pencil eyeliner. And to be fair, I’m pretty happy with the ones I know and love – mainly the NYX... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Buxom Full On Lip Creams - the Gloss of My Dreams!

  

  I first picked up one of Buxom’s Full On Lip Creams quite a while ago. I decided I wasn’t sure how I felt about it and tucked it away, forgetting about it... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Bliss 'Pout'-O-Matic Lip Polisher - Must Have Gadget Or Gimmick?!?! (NOT...

  

  ***I'm breaking my own rules with this review because Bliss appears to sell in China so it is not cruelty-free, though I thought they were when I bought and... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE