Late night post

It is currently 11:57pm and I am up

I really needed to eat so I had to get up even though I wanted to drift asleep. Thanks to the nagging of a friend of mine - I got up, made a sandwich, did laundry, took out the garbage, took off some old nail polish an got inspired to blog while browsing some articles.

...yea

There are so many 'new' things happening right now and I am a bit sad that I didn't get to 'record' it. I realize I have been placing too much importance on appearance of this blog, so much so that I'm not enjoying it.

As I sit here listening to 95.1, I am quietly making plans in my head for this space; the inconsistency is so apparent. But with these new changes, I'm once again inspired. My main issue is time management. I believe that if I really settle down and focus I can go really far. Maybe I am playing a 'wait it out' time game to make sure that I can claim it for what it is and it isn't jus a past time. As I typed that, I remembered the saying in the poster below

So! I'll stand one again!

*fingers crossed*

Updating ipsy - July 2014

ipsy July 2014 - Sensationally SunKissed

Wow! Now that's a pink bag!

There was no doubt that you'd miss July's bag - the pink is electrifying! 

Here's a breakdown of the items:

bareMinerals 5-in-1 BB Advance Performance Cream Eyeshadow Broad Spectrum 15

How tiny! But a little goes a long way. The shade doesn't really do anything for me, but its cute enough to add to my collection

  

Befine Food Skin Care Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15

 Nice sample size, nice to keep handy as a quick moisturizer. 

Hang Ten Dark Tanning Oil SPF 08

Now ...what am I to do with tanning oil? Hmm

Pixi Beauth Mini Tinted Brilliance Balm

Lovely balm to add to my collection!

wHet Nail Polish in Facetious

This is a very vibrant blue. It applies nicely (2 coats in pic below)

So that was my July's bag - What did you get?

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Updating Birchbox - July 2014

Here's July 2014 Birchbox items:

This month, Birchbox teamed up with Women's Health Magazine and provided this booklet with 

12 Power Up Challenges. 

The booklet included  some challenges like:

-Write it down: keeping a log of activities to motivate and to push yourself further

-Part your hair differently

-Eat veggies for breakfast

-Get out of your color comfort zone

Now for a breakdown of the items:

Number 4™ Super Comb Prep & Protect

Yet to try - but a lovely scent and looks like I may get one or 2 uses from this. 

Real Chemistry Luminous 3-Minute Peel

I'm still not too sure abut using this product - maybe its the words 'chemistry' and 'peel' is throwing me off. I will try it soon ...or maybe pass it on to some one

Balance Me Wonder Eye Cream

Yet to try this one as well - a little bit nervous on how things may react on me maybe. But, I have been looking for an eye cream that will deal with my 'lack of sleep' eyes.

Stay tuned...

Coastal Scents® Revealed 2 Palette Set

I LOVE this palette! My only complaint is the packaging as it makes storage an issue. Keeping it in the box may lead to forgetting it's even there!

Needless to say - this is a beautiful collection for any time of day on caramel skin!

100% Pure Gingerade Shower Gel (Honey Cream Wash)

Ah! these one time use foil packets! *grumbles*

I am no fan of ginger - so maybe its a good thing I got 2 little packets so I can give one away 

(or both!)

There you have it - Birchbox July 2014 items

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Updating ipsy - June 2014

ipsy June 2014 - Pretty in Paradise:

What a cute bag! Love it! This month's bag was designed by Rebecca Minkoff 

(See her tweet about the bag here)

Now for the loot:

Marc Anthony - Dream Waves Beach Spray

I'm liking this product. It was easy to put together a hairstyle when my hair didn't want to co-operate with me. Just spray and scrunch hair and you're good to go! 

NYX - Butter Gloss (in the shade apple strudel)

Liking the gloss - but the shade is not to my liking :(

clariSEA - Sea Salt Solutions Rapid Detox Charcoal Exfoliant 

How ...interesting. According to ipsy's description, this scrub exfoliates with the activated Bamboo Charcoal and deep cleans your pores taking away oil and dirt; while helping with breakouts with Pacific & Himalayan Sea Salt. 

I'm yet to actually try it...

Jesse's Girl - Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner

Always love getting eyeliners :)

Laneige - BB Cushion

Ok - so, I don't even know how to start with this item. I still haven't opened it as yet.

The product promises to hydrate, brighten and correct skin color giving you a flawless look. We'll see how it works when I try it

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Below I have 5 links of ipsy June reviews. A lot of users have vlogs (video blogs) of the unboxing of the items which are pretty cool to check out as well

ipsy June 2014 reviews:

Organized Jen

The Blondeshell

Brighest Bulb In The Box

Ramblings of a Suburban Mom

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Updating Birchbox - June 2014

Here's my June 2014 Birchbox items in all its glory:

Shipping via Websource came in at $83TT - mainly due to the weight of the shampoo - ouch!

This month, Birchbox's theme was Away We Go  

They provided a quiz (booklet below) and an opportunity to win a trip from JetBlue. Unfortunately, it was only applicable to US citizens 

Close up of the items:

Vasanti BrightenUp! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator

Seems like a miracle product when I read the product description. Papaya enzymes to break down dead cells; aloe vera, coconut, vitamins B & E to keep skin fresh - definitely need to put this to the test

Folle de Joie eau de parfum

A 3.4 fl oz of this will cost you $98.00 US. Folle de Joie translates to "crazy with joy"; and it brings a woodsey floral scent with hints of jasmine as described by Birchbox. 

I didn't gravitate towards it - I prefer more sweet and fruity scents. I actually edited my Birchbox profile so I won't receive perfume samples. I prefer to search for that perfect match and stick with it (for as long as I can)

LAQA & Co. Sheer Lip Lube Pencil

The tip came off and caused a bit of mess. But this color/shade of purple is definitely something I'm not brave enough to wear ...in public ...on my lips. 

Oh well - Halloween is coming up :P  

Davines Love Smoothing Shampoo; Davines Love Smoothing Conditioner; Davines OI / All in One Milk

The scent of the shampoo threw me off a bit. On reading the label - it's probably the scent of the Indian fig extract. As for the conditioner and the milk - it's in these little packets that I do not like. 

I'm yet to try it 

Supergoop!® Everyday SPF 30 with Cellular Response Technology, 18 oz.

Supergoop Supergoop Supergoop - another sunscreen to pop into a bag

(who gets excited about sunscreen? ...not me)

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That's it for June'14 for Birchbox. 

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