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

*******

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

My Subscription Addiction

Wanna join? Click here. You also get points for referrals *yay*

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)

*******

That's it for June'14 for Birchbox. 

Want to sign up? Click here

International Coffee Day

#coffeetime

Happy International Coffee Day All!!!

I definitely have been behind in updating here - and hopefully I'll get all the boxes and bags updated today (...once I defeat the Monday blues)

*sips coffee*

Thoughts while having coffee...

One thing I have been on the fence about is how personal this blog should be. In the past it was very easy to blog and express thoughts and events on my personal life; now not so much. Fear of being judged maybe? I still suffer from the complex of thinking what others may think of my actions - after all, I am held accountable to it. How much should we really put 'on-line'?

But! As I have my coffee today (on this special day), I remind myself that this is exactly what this space is suppose to provide - an outlet, as well as a tool to help me improve in some areas.

So - look forward to some more posts (fingers crossed?) ...lol

In the meantime, have a warm cup of love and celebrate International Coffee Day with me 

*cheers*

PCOTM - #StandTall

#StandTall ...finding happiness in the small tings

Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry

August 2014

Click here to subscribe and learn more

PCOTM is a fun and easy monthly phone case subscription

PCOTM - #StayStrong

#StayStrong ...conquering life - July 2014

Wallpaper:

Click here to subscribe and learn more

PCOTM is a fun and easy monthly phone case subscription