Oct. 2014 Ipsy Subscription Box Review

Ipsy is a $10 monthly subscription bag that sends its subscribers a small makeup bag along with four to five full and sample products that match their preferences. These preferences are defined by the completiom of a survey at the beginning of sign up at Ipsy.com. For example you can choose to mark as favorites eye shadows and facial masks, while leaving off lipsticks and mascaras. Of course this does not mean that you will never get these products, but instead  Ipsy will try to provide you with the product you prefer and sometimes introduce you to products that you thought you would never like, but may end up liking. 

Also after sending their monthly bags, Ipsy provides their subscribers with special discount coupons for the products of the month!

So these are the product that I got this month:

 Patagonia Body Butter Sample.

 This body butter smells really good. It's not strongly scented, but it has a relaxing smell that I personally like. It is really moisturizing and smooth. I would definitely consider purchasing when after I run out of it. 

Purifying Exfoliant Sample

I am not really excited about this because my face is really delicate and every time I try to do something on it, I just break out, but I may try it some time to see how my skin reacts to it. 

Mica Beauty Cosmetics Eye Sadow

I was not really excited about this eye shadow at the beginning because I couldn't see myself using it. But then I discovered how multi purpose this shadow is. It could be used as an eyeliner or lipgloss if you mix it with water or vaseline. I am not sure how that works yet, but I'm definitely very curious to try!

i-Envy by Kiss Lashes

This is the only thing I was really really excited and grateful for because my lashes are done for and I really needed new ones. Also, I needed a new eye lash glue because my old one had dried out because I forgot to put the cap on... Oops!

Starlooks Lipsgloss Sample

I hate lipglosses, so I'm glad that I only got a teeny sample of this. I just don't like the sticky feeling on my lips. But the pink is a really nice natural color. 

The veredict of this month's Ipsy bag is...

Ehh Okay

I received around $18 worth of products for my $10. So it was not that impressive this month. And I also received products that I do not like. So I'm not really happy. 

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O Mighty Grinch Top/ Pacsun Mom Shorts

Top : O-Mighty 

Shorts: Pacsun

I bought my top from the sale section for $10, which was super cheap compared to the prices of their regular products, which are priced around $45. O-mighty is a quite expensive online store, but it is definitely worth it because the quality of their clothing is really good, or at least the one crop top that I have from them does have a good quality and is very comfortable.

The shorts I have, I purchased in stores during the summer, it was quite expensive, but totally worth it because of the soft and comfortable denim and perfect sizing. I do not remember how much it was exactly, but I think it was around $30. After about a week of my purchase, there was a sale on all of their shorts and I felt quite angry about the fact that I didn't wait for the discount, but I do feel good about having bought them before, because during the sale, these shorts were not available anymore, so I assume that they sold out (?).

That is all I have to say from this outfit, if you have any questions, please comment down below. And thank you very much!

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Jamba Juice Fruit & Veggie Smoothie Review

Orange Carrot Karma (Left)

Contains fresh carrot juice, orange, banana, and mango.

3.0 fruit and veggie servings

Kale-Ribbean Breeze (Right)

Contains kale, mango, passion fruit + Greek yogurt +chia seeds

3.5 fruit and veggie servings/ protein 10g

Jamba Juice is well known for its fruit and vegetable smoothies because they are very tasty, healthy, and fresh. For me, this was the first time that I had ever been to +Jamba Juice and tried a smoothie. I really surprised at first with the color of the smoothies, because I did't expect them to be so colorful! It was really intriguing and exciting to try these smoothies for the first time. 

I have to say that I was really pleased with what I got. Both of the smoothies had an interesting flavor to them because of the addition of the vegetable, but they didn't lose their sweet delicious flavor from the fruits. I was also really happy about the fact that these smoothies were really healthy and refreshing.

I know that +Jamba Juice will become one of my favorite places to visit because of the variety of foods and drinks that they sell. Not only do they sell smoothies, but they also have acai bowls, fruit bowls, sandwiches, wraps, juices, and even oatmeal. 

I would recommend +Jamba Juice  to those people who like to stay healthy and energized during their day without having to sacrifice their sweet tooth. I would also recommend it for people who want to have a quick breakfast before school or working, and even for lunch, or simply hanging our with friends!

One last thing, if you sign up at +Jamba Juice you will get $3 off your next purchase!
Go to : jambajuice.com/rewards
or text REWARDS to 411247

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Charlotte Russe Butterfly Print High-Low Skirt

After a couple of years, I finally decided to wear this skirt. I don't know why I hadn't used it before because it's gorgeous and I love it. I actually bought it during "Happy Hour" at +Charlotte Russe, which is the time where the store gives random discounts to costumers for a limited amount if hours during the weekend. I think I got this skirt for half the price or so, and I also got myself another orange/lace high low skirt that I haven't used yet...

Outfit Info:

Top +Styles For Less 

Skirt +Charlotte Russe 

Hair +Evalectric 

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Rita's Italian Ice and Custard Cone Review

Rita's is an Italian Ice cream place where they have a variety of frozen dessert options. They range from water based to egg based ice creams, delicious toppings, waffle cones, and even custard cookie sandwiches. 

We decided to go just because we had a coupon for "buy one get one free" for any product at Rita's. We got the Sugar Free Dragon Fruit Italian Ice With Vanilla Custard Gelati, and the chocolate and Vanilla Flavored Custard Cone. 

Honestly, I thought that the custard was the sweetest thing I have ever tasted. Don't get me wrong, it was really delicious but it gets to the point where it is just too much. Maybe Rita's  should consider having smaller sizes or serving less custard on the gelati. Or maybe it's just me. I don't know. I just got really tired of the sweet custard. But I really enjoyed the Sugar Free Grapefruit Italian Ice. 

I think that the Italian ice is simply perfect because it is no too sweet and you can enjoy lots of it. The grapefruit flavor tasted more like some kind of red gummy, not really natural flavored, but it was still good. 

Overall it was a great and overly sweet treat for me. If you have a sweet tooth, you should definitely try the custards, but if you can't handle too much sweetness like me, go for the water based flavors, unsweetened ice or the Italian ice. 

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Sept. 2014 - Ipsy Subscription Box Review

Ipsy is a makeup monthly subscription bag for $10. Every month Ipsy sends its subscribers a small makeup bag along with four to five full and sample products that match your preferences. These preferences are different for every person, since you have to complete a survey at the beginning of the process to personalize your Ipsy bags. For example you can choose to mark as favorites eye shadows and facial masks, while leaving off lipsticks and mascaras. Of course this does not mean that you will never get these products, but instead  Ipsy will try to provide you with the product you prefer and sometimes introduce you to products that you thought you would never like, but end up liking (like me).

Also after sending their monthly bags, Ipsy provides their subscribers with special discount coupons for the products of the month!

So in the following images, I will show you each product I have, along with its retail price, and calculated price (if the product I received was sample sized).

I loved the color of the lipstick and how smoothly it can be applied. It is not a really pigment, which perfect for those people who don't like bold lips.
 This nail polish is the bomb. It dries pretty quickly and it doesn't smell like nail polish usually smell like. And the color is gorgeous. In love!

Overall I LOVE this month's Ipsy bag. I couldn't have been more satisfied with what I got. Everything is good quality and goes beautifully with my skin. The price that this bag would have cost me is around $50. I can't beleive how much I got with only $10. I truly recommend you to try this monthly subscription because you will not regret it!

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Evalectric/ Evolution Flat Iron Review

The Evalectric or Evolution Iron is an flat iron that uses infrared waves to warm the inside protein of your hair strands without damaging your hair on the outside. It claims to keep your hair styled for longer because it emits ions to your hair opposite of your body. The flat iron has ceramic plates that are much more delicate, but compared to the usual metallic plates, they do not burn or damage your hair. 

Top +Choies  Shorts +PacSun 

In this picture, I straightened my hair with the Evalectric flat iron. As you can see, my hair does not seem damaged or dry at all. 

After three months of using this product, I can say that this is one of the best flat irons I have ever used on my hair. Honestly, at first I was wary of purchasing it at the mall because of the price, but it was totally worth it. And I definitely recommend it because of how beautifully it works on your hair. 

I do not recommend buying the flat irons from the online page because they are double the price than at the mall. If you find an Evolution stand at the mall, and purchase a flat iron, you'll get a shampoo and a conditioner worth $25 each, and a three year warranty. So it is a lot better to purchase it at the mall or on Ebay than on their website. 

If you have ever tried any other product from Evolution line that you have liked, please let me know in the comments below. Or if you have any other line that you believe has the best flat irons, tell me about it! (:

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August 2014 Ipsy Subscription Review

Ipsy is a makeup monthly subscription bag for $10. Every month Ipsy sends its subscribers a small makeup bag along with four to five full and sample products that match your preferences. These preferences are different for every person, since you have to complete a survey at the beginning of the process to personalize your Ipsy bags. For example you can choose to mark as favorites eye shadows and facial masks, while leaving off lipsticks and mascaras. Of course this does not mean that you will never get these products, but instead  Ipsy will try to provide you with the product you prefer and sometimes introduce you to products that you thought you would never like, but end up liking (like me).

Also after sending their monthly bags, Ipsy provides their subscribers with special discount coupons for the products of the month!

So in the following images, I will show you each product I have, along with its retail price, and calculated price (if the product I received was sample sized).

Beautiful eye shadow, I loved it!

So overall, the bag I received for the month of August was pretty good. It has the value of around 30 dlls, compared to the $10 I had to pay. I say it was totally worth the try, and I think that you should definitely give it a try. Besides, if you don't like it, you can cancel your subscription, or 'pause' it so that you don't have to get it each month.

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How To Be Unique

Millions of people are doing the same things you always do. They are breathing, listening to the music you like, shopping at the same stores, chatting with friends, etc. So how could you ever feel any different from all of those people?

Well first of all you have to realize that it is nearly impossible to be the only one in the world to be doing something. But just because this is impossible, doesn't mean that you are like everybody else. There are many things that make you very unique such as your likes and dislikes, your friends, your way of talking and thinking, and especially your genes (lol). But if you feel as if you were falling into the doom of a cliche lifestyle, just read a little more and you will know how to become a little bit more unique than yesterday.

The easiest way to become a little bit more different than everybody else is to break out of your comfort zone and try new things! Here are some examples that I came up with:

1. Start a new hobby

-photography

-collect stuff

-cook

-sing and dance

2. Dress up like you want to dress up.

    Don't be shy, everyone has their inner weird fashion waiting to come out.

3. Make your own clothes

    For me, making my own clothes has been very fun and rewarding; I have created pieces that I love and have worn many times. This obviously takes time an practice to perfect, but it's totally worth it.

4. Play with different colors and shades of makeup

    Try: Limecrime.com, EyeCandyCosmetics.com, UrbanOutfitters.com, MacCosmetics.com

5. Dye Your Hair

    Red Hair: hereeee

    Green Hair Inspo: click here!

    Purple Hair Inspo: click here!

    Blue Hair Inspo: click heree

    Ombre: click here for inspiration

6. Learn a new language

7. Lick Your Elbow

   C'mon try it...

Okay so I ran out of ideas, but you get me, just try new things and don't be afraid to do so. Just be yourself and don't be scared to do what you want to do because you may end up regretting it. Just free yourself from... well yourself because sometimes we tend to be the only ones holding ourselves back from doing things. 

Hope you found this helpful and inspirational, please comment down below what you have done or plan to do to become more unique! Thank you for reading. Also if you have any blog post ideas that you would like me to write about, feel free to comment down below. Thank you!

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Three Healthy Breakfast Ideas

In this blog, I will show you three different breakfast ideas that vary in amount and content because I realize that everyone has different breakfast preferences. For example I like to eat a well rounded breakfast while other people I know, don't really like to eat breakfast at all. So in these choices I will be showing you, you will be able to see that they are healthy and will keep you energized for the rest of your morning. I will start from the lightest breakfast and then I will continue to the sweetest one. Hope you enjoy!

#1
Light Small Breakfast:
1 Cup of fruit
1/2 Cup of cereal or oats
1/4 Cup of mixed nuts
1 Cup of milk

 

#2

Sweet and Salty Breakfast:

1 Strawberry Milkshake (cup of milk, some strawberries, oats and honey)

2 or 3 Quesadillas

Some Mini Bell Peppers

#3
Sweet Breakfast Delight:
2-3 Banana Pancakes (Blend one egg, half a banana, oats)
1/2 cup of fruits
1 tbsp of mixed nuts
Optional: drizzle some honey on top!

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