September Favorites

Hi Guys,

It's already October and that's just crazy to me! It seems like September has come and gone extremely quick. I hate when that happens but I'm pretty excited that October is here. It's one of my favorite months since Halloween is my favorite holiday! I didn't have too many favorites in the month of September but I did have a few.

Check out my video below to hear about my favorites this month!

Products Discussed in video:

Proganix Quench Leave In Moisture and Norurish Mist $11.99

L'Oreal Infalliable Eyeshadow in Amber Rush $7.99

L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Matte Lip Color Stick in She's So Matte $9.99

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in Tulle $6.00

Mossimo Woman's Easton Chunky Heel Combat Boots $37.99 
BaubleBar Mariposa Ear Jackets $32.00 

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What where your favorite products this month? Post your comments below!

Review: Play! By Sephora Sept 2015

Hey Guys, 

I'm super excited to share with you the first Play! By Sephora subscription box! Just last month I found out Sephora was coming out with their own beauty subscription for just $10.00 a month. You better believe I jumped on that and signed up on the waiting list right away. Like other subscriptions, you get 5-6 deluxe sized samples sent to you for $10.00 a month. The difference with this service is that they are all high end products that you can buy at Sephora. 

Here what was inside the September box:

Check out my video below to hear more about this subscription and my thoughts on these products!


Elizabeth and James Nirvana White $80.00 (for full size product) 

GlamGlow Super Cleanse Daily Clearing Cleanser $39.00 (for full size product)

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Primer $27.00 (for full size product)

Sephora Rouge Infusion Lip Stain in Peony $14.00 (for full size product)

Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Gel Eye Crayon in Blacquer $25.00 (for full size product)

Ole Henriksen Sheer Transformation $40.00 (for full size product)

Here are swatches of the Marc Jacobs eyeliner in Blacquer and the Sephora Lip Stain in Peony:

Overall, I was pretty happy with my first Play! By Sephora box. I really like that we are getting high end products to try out that are from brands that I am actually familiar with. I also like that everyone gets the same items. That way, I don't get bummed when I see someone else get something that I would have rather had. I am really excited to see what I get in next months box.

Are you interested in signing up for Play! By Sephora? You can get on their waitlist HERE.

What product interests you the most from this box? Post your comments below!

Review: Ipsy Glam Bag Sept 2015

Hi Guys,

Another month another Ipsy Glam Bag. I'm not really excited anymore for my glam bags but regardless, I still feel the need to review them. For those of you unfamiliar with  Ipsy, it is a monthly beauty subscription service. For $10.00 a month, you get 4-5 deluxe to full size beauty products. To learn more you can check out my previous Ipsy reviews on my Subscription Reviews tab at the top of my blog. The theme for this month was "Face Fashion" keeping in line with New York Fashion week which is in September. I actually liked the bag for once. Its pretty plain and will match with any black or cognac leather bag that I have.

Here are the products that I recieved:

Check out my video below to hear my thoughts on this bag!



Nyx Ipsy Eyeshadow Trio $3.00 (full size)

City Color City Chic Lipstick in One Nigh Stand $4.99 (full size)

Temptu S/B Highlighter in Champagne Shimmer $6.88 (deluxe sample)

Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask $2.46 (sample)

Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in Elegantly Wasted $15.00 (full size)

Total Value: $33.33

Here are swatches of each:

L-R: First three swatches-Nyx/Ipsy trio, City Color City Chic Lipstick, and Temptu Highlighter

Overall, this bag was more exciting before actually trying out the products. I'm pretty sure I am cancelling my subscription after next month. I just subscribed to Sephora Play! and I just find that I never use the products that I get in my glam bags. Hopefully Ipsy starts to feature better brands and products because I feel like the Sephora subscription will be a tough competitor.

Are you interested in learning more about Ipsy or signing up? Click my referral link HERE.

Have you tried any of these products? What did you think of them? What did you get in your Ipsy bag? Post your comments below.

Review: Proganix Quench*

Hey Guys,

Today I'm going to share my thoughts on some products from the new Proganix line of hair care. For those of you unfamiliar with Proganix, it is the sister brand of OGX (Organix). Proganix products are created with the best ingredients of nature and science combined. 

The product line that I was sent to test out was the Quench line. Proganix Quench products are all about replenishing, hydrating and nurturing dry damaged hair. Quench products are made with coconut water, coconut oil, and electrolytes.

Quench Moisture Balm $11.99

This product helps replenish and moisture your hair while you sleep. Put a small amount of this in your wet or dry hair at night and style as desired in the morning. This is said to make your hair soft and silky.

Quench Leave-In Moisture and Nourish Mist $11.99

This moisture mist it supposed to protect your hair while you swim in a pool or at the beach. You spray it beforehand and the product protects your hair from harsh chemicals. I actually having been spraying this in my towel dried hair after showering at night and it leaves my hair feeling super soft the next day.

Quench Moisturizing and Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner $9.99

This shampoo and conditioner is supposed to hydrate and nourish dry hair. The conditioner is also supposed to mend split ends.

On to my thoughts:

First of all, these products smell absolutely amazing! If you are a fan of coconut or island type scents, you will love the scent of these products. I love the ingredients in this line. Coconut oil is supposed to be really good for your hair. I really liked all of the products from this line. My favorite product was the Leave In Moisture and Nourish Mist. Even though I don't use it exactly the way it is said to, it still makes my hair feel super soft and silky the next day. I highly recommend this line and will definitely will be purchasing it once I run out of these products.

Have you tried the Proganix Quench line? What product are you most interested in? Post your comments below!

*I was sent these  products as a gift.  However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog.

Review: Stitch Fix #12

Hey Guys,

It's been quite a while since I got a fix from Stitch Fix. I finally decided to get one so that I could transition my wardrobe into fall appropriate attire. For those of you unfamiliar with Stitch Fix, it is a personal styling subscription service. You can learn more about Stitch Fix and see my previous fixes on my Subscription Reviews page. Below is my 12th fix.

Check out the items that I recieved:

 $44.00

This was the only longer sleeved top that I got. I didn't really like it. It didn't do much for my shape and I wasn't crazy about the detailing on the pocket. 

$48.00

I really loved this top and thought it fit me very well. I also liked the colors. It was pretty expensive for a short sleeved shirt. I also wasn't looking to add any more short sleeve tops into my wardrobe at this time.

 $48.00

 I really liked these leggings and the ankle zip detail. However, these were too expensive in my opinion.

 $48.00

This skirt was really cute and I liked the print. I just wasn't looking to add a skirt into my wardrobe at this time.

$44.00

I liked this top however, it didn't flatter me once I tried it on.

Overall, this fix was a miss for me. I was looking for season appropriate items. I would have liked 3/4 length. long sleeved shirts, or layering items. I sent all of these items back and spoke to my stylist. She agreed to credit me the $20.00 styling fee and is going to be sending me a new fix with items more geared to what I was looking for.

Are you interested in learning more about Stitch Fix or signing up for your first fix? Click the ad below!

What are your favorite pieces from above? Post your comments below!

Review: NKD SKN* Self Tan Products

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Today I am going to introduce you to some products by NKD SKN and share my thoughts on them. I recieved this products to try out back at the beginning of the summer but am just getting around to reviewing them. I wanted to make sure that my tan was completely gone before trying the self tanner out. For those of you unfamiliar with NKD SKN, it the newest collection of self tan products from Vita Liberata. All of their self tan products are odorless and made with natural ingredients. Vita Liberata is based in Ireland but their products are available at Ulta, Walgreens, and Target!

Gradual Glow Daily Tan Moisturizer in Light $14.50

Here is what is said about this product on the NKD SKN site:

"This gorgeous daily moisturiser with a hint of a tan will give you stunning, soft, smooth and sun kissed NKD SKN. A subtle glow develops over 4 – 8 hours and can be deepened daily. With zero smell, zero transfer onto clothes and organic extracts that hydrate skin for the ultimate natural glow. Designed for all skin tones.

Amazing Extracts

Aloe Vera – Conditions and fights ageing

Shea Butter – Healing and conditioning

Lychee – Revitalises skin with Vitamin C"

http://www.nkdskn.com/product/gradual-glow-daily-tan-moisturiser-light/

This reminded me of the Jergens Natural Glow moisturizer but better! I have used the Jergens one in the past. The color took several uses to show up and it left an orange tint to my skin. I saw results with the NKD SKN Gradual Glow Daily Tan Moisturizer right away. The color showed up the next day after the first use and it was natural looking. My skin didn't look orange. It was also very moisturizing. The only tip I would give is to use sparingly on your elbows and hands because they will develop an orange tint if you use too much or don't wash your hands good enough.

Tinted Tan Liquid in Dark $19.50

Here is what is said about this product on the NKD SKN site:

"Love the beach babe look? Get it in seconds with this dark tinted tan liquid that dries in an instant for the ultimate beach look. Natural extracts will give you super soft skin for a totally flawless finish. Instant bronzing for easy application and a deep, dark, odourless ‘holiday tan’ that guarantees gorgeous NKD SKN and fades without patching. Lasts up to 7 days."

http://www.nkdskn.com/product/tinted-tan-liquid-dark/

This tinted tan liquid was a brown color and applied evenly. The mitt helped create a more even application without getting it all over my hands. I also applied the self tanner to my face. I kept the self tanner on for 5 hours. It didn't have any particular scent and wasn't sticky at all. I probably could have slept with it on but I decided to shower before bed. Overall, I was hoping that I would see more dramatic results. I was only slightly tanner after using the product. I already had a little color left over from my summer tan. I am going to try this self tanner again once I am back to my normal coloring. Maybe the results will me more dramatic. 

Here is a before and after using the NKD SKN Tinted Tan Liquid:

The left picture is before NKD SKN and the right picture is after.

I was really happy that I was given the opportunity to try out these products. I really liked the daily moisturizer and am going to give the tinted tan liquid another chance.

Interested in trying out any NKD SKN self tanning products? You can check them out on their website HERE or at your local Ulta!

Have you tried NKD SKN products before? Which product above interests you the most? Post your comments below!

*I was sent this product for review purposes. However, the thoughts and opinions in this post are my own. I am always 100% honest in my reviews for all products discussed on my blog.

Review: Maple Holistics Dead Sea Mud Mask*

Hey Guys, 

Today I am going to share my thoughts on the Maple Holistics Dead Sea Mineral Youth Mud Mask that I was sent to try out. Maple Holistics is new to me. For those of you unfamiliar with this company, they offer natural and therapeutic products made with high quality ingredients. Their products range from shampoos and facial masks, to bath soaks and food scrubs. All of their products are vegan friendly and cruelty free!

Dead Sea Mineral Youth Mud Mask $13.77