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Essential Oil Make & Take Spa Party!

Saturday night I threw a fun Essential Oil Make & Take Spa Party!  8 of my friends came over to make bath and body products and learn about essential oils from my sister Sara.  I put out some food.  And some kick ass punch.  I’m so mad I didn’t get a picture of it.  But trust, it was awesome.  Recipe: 2 bottles moscato wine, 2 bottles Sprite, 2 cans/tubes of frozen pink lemonade.  Mix together, slice up a lemon or lime to float in the punch and serve.  SO good.  Everyone loved it.  Thanks for the recipe Bonnie!

Sara arrived a half hour before everyone else to set up.  She set up the table in such a cute way with trays with all our supplies we’d need.    Here’s a close up of each place setting.   We were able to take notes in the inside of each flier that she made.  So cute!  First Sara told us all about essential oils and what they are, how to use them etc.  Then she passed around each of the eleven oils that come in the Premier Starter Kit from Young Living.   We all smelled the oils and picked out our favorites (Stress Away!!!)  Then we got to work.  We made body wash, linen/room spray, and sugar scrub.  Sara had made lip balms for all of us ahead of time.  And at the party she made us whipped body butter.  It was all so easy!  And by the end of it we all smelled amazing! Check out the finished products!   If you’d like to smell amazing like us and be able to make all your own bath and body products, you can sign up for the premier starter kit here.

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Unboxing! February BoxyCharm

My February BoxyCharm box is here and full of goodies!!! IMG_6475

Here’s what I received:

-Modern Minerals Duo Fiber Mini Round Brush.  Full Size. $15  So soft!  And I can always use a new eyeshadow brush. IMG_6470

-Mullein & Sparrow Mini Facial Mask.  Deluxe. $15  LOVE the packaging so much!  And I really like that it’s a mix per use so I won’t have to worry about it drying out before I can use it all. IMG_6472

– NCLA Nail Lacquer in Heart Attack. Full Size $16  Super cute giant heart glitter.  Will definitely use next Valentine’s Day! IMG_6473

-Jing Ai Velvet Shine Lip Jewel.  Full Size $22  Gorgeous color and goes on super smooth. IMG_6474

-Mistura Beauty Solutions C-2-P Complexion Corrector.  Full Size $36  Concealer.  I haven’t used a cream concealer in years since I use Bare Minerals but I love that the ingredients include coconut oil and shea butter so I’ll be giving this a try! IMG_6471

If you would like to start receiving BoxyCharm then click here!!!

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January BoxyCharm!

My BoxyCharm box arrived yesterday and I was so excited to get it!!!IMG_6342

Here’s what was included:

-Beauty For Real The Perfect Pencil.  It’s a lip liner and they say it’s the only one you’ll ever need.  Gorgeous color!  They may be right!  $14IMG_6344

– Beauty For Real True Color Lip Cream in Always There.  Such a pretty container!  With a mirror!  And gorgeous color, but with too much orange for me.  So this will go to my Mom.  $22IMG_6343

-Mirabella Face Prime.  I can always use more primer!  And perfect timing right before my cruise! $29IMG_6345_2

-Tarte Maracuja Bronzing Serum.  I was nervous about this because I’m so fair, but after reading some reviews online I’m super excited to try it!  It’s supposed to hydrate, even skin tone, help fight the signs of aging, and give you a self tan!  $47 IMG_6346_2

-Pur-lisse Skin Sparkle Flash Tattoos- 1 sheet.  These are gorgeous!  Although I feel a wee bit old sporting flash tattoos so they will go to my little sister.  $12 IMG_6347_2

This is my 3rd BoxyCharm box and I LOVE it!  All items are FULL SIZE!!!  Click here to sign up to get your own!  https://www.boxycharm.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/25996/    Total value for this month’s box= $124!!!  I love being able to try items I would never splurge for!  Like the Bronzing Serum.  So fun!

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ModaVoxBox from Influenster

I received my #ModaVoxBox from Influenster recently and I’m so excited about it!  It’s full of fun products I can’t wait to test out! IMG_5916_2 Here’s what I received:

Hair Food Moisture Hair Mask:IMG_5926_2  I love a good hair mask, especially in the winter when the air and my hair are so dry!

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa:  Who doesn’t love a good cup of cocoa?!?IMG_5956

Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer:  Perfect for my sensitive, dry skin!

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Resource Spring Water:  I drink water all throughout the day and it’s so cool to try one with electrolytes! IMG_5928_2

Puffs SoftPack:  Perfect timing since we’re in cold and flu season!IMG_5927

Rimmel London Scandaleyes Rockin’ Curves Mascara: I’m a big fan of mascara and love to try new ones.  And this curved brush looks amazing!IMG_5922_2

Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick:  Gorgeous color!IMG_5924_2

Kimmel London Moisture Renew Lip Liner:  I’m not normally a lip liner girl because I wear lip gloss and I’ve always associated lip liner with lipstick.  Plus I can never find a lip liner to match my gloss.  Problem solved!  This liner is clear so it holds my gloss in place and matches everything!!!IMG_5923_2

I received these products from Influenster FREE for testing purposes!

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October Ipsy Glam Bag!

My October Ipsy Glam Bag has arrived!

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This is a great bag!  Here’s what I got:

Skyn Iceland Glacial Cleansing Cloths.  I’m really excited about these because they are great for travel!

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Jesse’s Girl Mineralized Baked Powder Eye Shadow in Plum Frost. LOVE this shade!

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Kiss i-Envy False Lashes.  I’m a little creeped out by the human hair aspect of these but I’ll give them a try!  I love wearing lashes so I’m excited about these!

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Figs & Rouge Nourishing & Soothing Hand Cream in Rose Berry.  Made in the UK so instantly fun!

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City Color Be Matte Lip Stick in Cappuccino.  Gorgeous shade.  I like really shiny lips so I’ll give this to my sister. IMG_5884

Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/1mlq?sid=ipsypoints&cid=email

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September Ipsy Glam Bag

My September Ipsy Glam Bag is here!  Here’s what I got:

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*Pacifica Waterproof Eye Liner in Brown  IMG_5776

*Crown Brush Infinity Shadow/Crease Duet BrushIMG_5777

*Moisturizing Cream Face Cleanser by Nourish Organic

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*Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair MaskIMG_5773

*Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss

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Everything came in a super cute silver, studded bag!

Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/1mlq?sid=ipsypoints&cid=email

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Mystery Glam Bag!

I traded in my Ipsy points for a Mystery Glam Bag!  I was so excited to see what I’d get!

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Here’s what I received:

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Starlooks eyeliner in Amethyst.  This is so pretty.  I have one already and it’s nice to have a backup.  It’s a sparkly light lavender.

IMG_5720Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar Body Butter.  OMG! This lotion smells amazing!  And it’s the perfect size for travel!

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Pop Beauty eye shadow trio in browns.  Nice! and good colors!

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Klorane smoothing and relaxing under eye patches.  I haven’t tried these yet.  Waiting for an eye baggy day!

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Coastal Scents eye shadow brush.  I already have one of these and love it so I was psyched to get another!

Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/1mlq?sid=ipsypoints&cid=email

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July Ipsy Glam Bag!

My July Ipsy Glam Bag came today!  Super cute bag filled with all new to me products!

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The breakdown:

  • Pur-lisse SPF 30 Sunscreen.  Perfect for travel and it’s supposedly good for sensitive skin.  Yay!IMG_5593
  • Bare Minerals 5 in 1 BB Advanced Performance Cream Eyeshadow.  The color is a dark taupeish color.  It doesn’t say which shade it is on the teeny tiny bottle.  A little dark for me for Summer but I’ll use it for sure in the Fall. IMG_5597
  • Clear Clinic Vanished Clear Spot Treatment.  It’s a tiny bottle of pimple treatment. Good for travel when my skin almost always acts up!IMG_5596
  • Tints & Sass Fabulous Lip & Cheek Stain by Elizabeth Mott in Cherry.  I’m a wee bit afraid of this as I have such fair skin. I don’t want to look like Raggedy Ann with big red cheeks.  But I’ll try it! IMG_5594
  • Models Own nail polish in Red Sea. It’s a reddish orangeish coral with holographic glitter floating around in there!  Can’t wait to try it! IMG_5595

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Ipsy Oopsie!

When my June Ipsy Glam Bag came I had a problem with 2 of the items.  The Be A Bombshell mascara smelled SO bad and chemically that it was unusable.  And the Jessie’s Girl liquid eye liner exploded all over me and my eye.  So I sent Ipsy an email and got one back that they’d send me some replacement items.  My replacement package came today!

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Ipsy sent me 3 things to replace the 2!  Nice!  I got:

  • Starlooks Kohl Eye Pencil in Obsidian (black)
  • Be A Bombshell Lip Gloss in Last Call Girl (hot pink)
  • and Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour in Plum

I’m super excited about these products and I’m very impressed with Ipsy’s customer service!

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May Ipsy Glam Bag!

My Ipsy Glam Bag for May has arrived and it smells so good!  Here’s a group shot of what was included:

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Now, for the breakdown.

I received:

-Eva NYC Therapy Session Hair Mask. This is what is making the bag smell so good.  Can’t wait to use it!

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-Hang Ten Classic Sport Sunscreen in SPF 50.  Awesome!  It’s got to be at least SPF 50 to do anything for me so I’m really excited about this little tube.  Perfect for travel!

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– Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub.  Smells like lemons!  Yum!

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-Pacifica Natural Beauty Eye Shadow Duo #1.  A pinky champagne & a browny bronze.  I have Pacifica lotion, I had no idea they make eye shadow too!

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-Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Elusive.  A rosy, melony, nude.

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Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/r/1mlq