Hey Everyone,
I've been super busy this whole month! Between celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, getting a new job, getting ready to go back to school, and just life in general; I've had NO time to update.
Since today is the last day in August I figured what a better way to get back into blogging then August Favorites. I've never done a monthly favorites before but I plan on doing a mix of products to feature.
With out any further hesitation, lets jump right in!
My first favorite is Skinny Iced Caramel Lattes from Starbucks.
I mentioned that I've been busy this month and Skinny Caramel Lattes from Starbucks have been a lifesaver! The caffeine in these lattes are enough to give me an afternoon boost and the best part... a grande is ONLY 80 Calories!! That's half the calories of a regular iced caramel latte, and I must admit, its SLIGHTLY addicting. It has definitely been my favorite drink ALLL this month.
Next on my list is Jumping Juniper solid shampoo from Lush.
My hair has always been problematic,
Especially in the summer, and I have really never found a shampoo that I am happy with. My strands of hair are really fine, but I have soo much of it, it tends to get really greasy and oily and I mean REALLY oily. I could wash my hair in the morning and by 8:00 at night its greasy again. I went to Lush just to look around and the guy working there convinced me to try the Jumping Juniper Shampoo. I LOVE this product. It was my first time trying a solid shampoo and this specific bar is formulated for greasy hair. I can truthfully say my hair has improved, I can go at least 2 days without washing my hair and it still looks fresh. The lather on this bar is incredible I would definitely repurchase, and I'm interested in trying the other types of shampoo bar.
Next is my Yes To Cucumber Eye makeup Removing pads.
Before buying these I would use the Clean and Clear or Neutrogena makeup removing wipes, I liked them, they removed all of my makeup and would get the job done however! They are NOT Opthamologist Tested and that was one thing about them that would bother me. I used them anyway but I was never too happy about it.
I found these on a trip to Walgreens, and I always knew about the brand but I've never tried any of their products, but i decided to give them a shot. I am so pleased, one wipe removes even my darkest eyeshadow looks, I love the smell, they are safe for your eyes and last but not least, the price! The Clean and Clear and Neutrogena wipes are about 20-25 to a pack for I believe 7-8 dollars depending on where you shop. These wipes however, are 45 pads for the same price! I am so happy I tried this product I will definitely keep repurchasing them.
Next is my Matte- Shadow Base from Naked Cosmetics
I received this from my sister as a part of my birthday gift last year and I would occasionally use it, but recently I found myself reaching for it every time I do my makeup. I actually prefer this shadow base OVER the Urban Decay Primer Potion. Don't get me wrong the Primer Potion is a good product but for some reason my tube seems to be very dry, yet the product I do get out of the tube is very sticky, I try to blend it into my lids and it just kind of sits there. The Naked Cosmetics shadow base is a very lite formulation, it blends into my eyelids nicely, its very smooth and its staying power is great, even in this heat! I will do my makeup in the morning and by 9:00 at night it still looks fresh, nothing is running, nothing is creasing even after a full day of sweating in the heat. It doesn't budge until I wash my face at night!
Next is my blush, bronzer combination. This month I have really been loving Benefit "Coralista", and Too Faced "Sun Bunny"
Every time I do my makeup I use these 2 products and people always ask if I was Down the Shore. I have a light skin tone but when I swirl the Too Faced bronzer and dust it all over it gives me a really warm and bronzy glow with out looking too orange or brown or fake. Coralista also gives me a nice flush so I almost look a little pink from being in the sun. For me and my Skin tone this is the perfect combo.
Next is my New Timex Watch
I received this watch in the beginning of August from my mom and dad as a congratulations gift for getting a new job. I was looking at Timex watches to purchase for myself (I am an avid watch collector) and my mom told me "Christmas is coming just wait" So I stopped my Timex Watch hunt but I left a "hint" for "Santa". I went a week later for a job interview and was told I was picked for the job my parents presented me with my new watch! It is the Timex "Weekender" The watch face is grey and the strap despite the color in the photo above, is a really pretty magenta. The Nice thing about these watches are the bands are interchangeable so the possibilities are endless. I really love this watch and it has quickly become my everyday watch.
Next are The Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans from Old Navy
I had to take this picture off of the
Old Navy website because my jeans are currently in the laundry, but these jeans are HANDS DOWN my favorite! I wear them all the time, they are so soft and comfy and perfect for me because God graced me with a booty, it is tends to be difficult to find jeans, but these fit like a glove! I was skeptical because the reviews on the website were all negative but I decided to try for myself and I am IN love! I also got a coupon for 10 dollars off from September 7th to the 12th and I am certainly going back to pick up a second pair. I will probably try a different color but I can not wait!
And Last but not least is my Vera Bradley Coin and Key pouch
I have the color shown above in Boysenberry, and Once again I used the pictures from the
Vera Bradley Website because they are able to show the detail better then I could. I went out shopping with my parents and I decided to pick this up and of course they bought it for me, it was on sale and currently still is on sale for 16 dollars. I LOVE this little pouch, I have used it countless times when I am just running into the store and don't feel like toting around my whole purse, I also used it as a wallet when I went to the Bronx Zoo with my boyfriend. The top zipper compartment I store my cash, my drivers license, and debit & credit cards. The front zipper is where I slip my Backberry and I hook my keys on the key hook. I love that this pouch is very roomy but not huge, it holds all my necessities and makes running into the store a breeze.
Those are all my favorites for this month and hopefully I can get back into blogging. I go back to school on September 5th which is a bummer but I am really excited! I'm going to be graduating college this year so I will be busy with homework in addition to my two jobs, but I love staying busy, it keeps me going and prevents me from getting lazy! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoyed and let me know what your favorites are for August
-Victoria
