Ipsy November 2014 Sneak Peeks!

Long time no sneak...cough...bad joke sorry xD Anyways here are the sneak peeks for this month! Enjoy!

SNEAK PEEK #1: Every woman deserves an incredible bag. Excited about this sparkly silver stunner? We can't wait for you to see whats inside your November "Girl Meets Glitter" Glam Bag.

SNEAK PEEK #2: So vivid, so vibrant, they'll see you coming from a mile away. What product are you hoping to shimmer and shine with?

Nicole by O.P.I; Possibly in the color "Make a Comet-ment" Value- $5.97

CK One Color Lip Gloss; Possibly in the color "Tender" Value- Not sure (sample), Full Size- $15

Starlooks Lip gloss; Possibly in the color "Guilty Pleasure" Value- Not sure (sample), Full Size- $12

Love & Beauty Matte Lip stick; In the color "Fuchsia", Value- $3.90

L.A. Colors Chunky Lip Pencil; Possibly in the color "Orchid", Value- $3.99

Wet n' Wild Megaslicks Balm Stain; In the color "Lady and the Vamp", Value- $2.99

J.cat Wonder Lip Paint; Possibly in the color "Red Potion, or Queen of Harts", Value- $4.99

SNEAK PEEK #3: Wave goodbye to the wallflowers, You're bound to stand out with one of these eye-catching picks. Which one are you looking forward to the most?

Starlooks Gem Eye Pencil; In the colors "Ultra Olive, and Ultra Orchid", Value- $16

Elizabeth Mott Your so Fine Liquid Eyeliner; in the color "Glitterati", Value- $17.99

Be a Bombshell Eye Base; In the color" Submissive". Value- $14

SNEAK PEEK #4: Steal the spotlight? Be the spotlight with one of these cult-favorite beauty products.

Elizabeth Arden Fragrance Free Eight Hour Cream, Value- Not sure (sample), Full Size- $21
Glamglow Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment, Value- Not sure (sample), Full Size- $69
Tarte Maracuja Oil, Value- Not sure (sample), Full Size- $46
Laura Mercier Loose Setting Powder, Possibly a sample size, might be a Full Size- $37
Temptu Highlighter, Value- $27.50
It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer, Value- Not sure (sample), Full Size- $24

Announcement...

Okay! So I know I kept saying that I'm going to post more often, but yet I don't. But the truth is I never know what to post, but for you people that do read my post or stumble upon them. Just to let you know I will DEFINITELY be posting more near mid-end of November, and throughout all of December. Since then I will have time to plan different holiday things like for example, Christmas gift guide/stocking stuffer guide for different ages and genders, recipes, crafts, etc. And this time I am going to keep my word about posting. If those of you who are reading this if you have a request, you can comment it and I will see if I can fulfill it! Thanks for reading, and sorry for not posting!

Chicken Salad w/Greek Yogurt

So want chicken salad, but don't like mayo, or want a healthier version of the classic mayo version? And a great thing about chicken salad is that you can add different things to it such as fruit; grapes, dried cranberries, or apples, or vegetables; cucumbers, celery, or even shredded carrots (yes it does sound weird, but it tastes great!)

So lets get started!
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Here's what you will need for the basic recipe!

Shredded chicken, for this you can use pre-made chicken, or make some fresh
Plain greek yogurt
Other things that you can add include; grapes, apple, carrots, celery, nuts, cucumbers, dried cranberries, or raisins, etc.
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1. If your chicken isn't already shredded, then do so, you can do this by either taking a fork and going up and down on the piece of chicken, or just peeling it with your fingers.

2. Put your chicken in a bowl, large enough to mix all of your ingredients together. Then, add 1-3 Tbsp of plain greek yogurt into the bowl, you may need to use more then 3 Tbsp, depending on how much chicken you are using, and mix the chicken and yogurt together; add more yogurt if needed, to get to your liking.

3. Add any other things you would like, some things that pair well together are apples, and walnuts; and dried cranberries, grapes, and pecans.
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So as you can see, this is a very simple recipe, that can only talk like 5-10 minutes at the most; if you have the chicken all ready. So I hope you enjoy this recipe! Have fun making this if you decide to! :3

I'm backkkk.

So first off all, for those who do come on my blog, sorry for my like 3 month long absence. I was just in a slump where I didn't feel like blogging. So yeah, now...on too the post.
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Okay, so I'm a night owl, if you can't tell from the title, and I'm working on getting back on a sleeping schedule since school is in like 2 weeks (summer went way to fast!) Now I'm in cyber school, but I still need to be on a schedule for those who are wondering, so I can attend live lessons (which is one of my goals for this year) **These tips are what I find works for me, they may not all work for everyone!

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So Tip #1: Stay hydrated, water is the best way to go with this, with maybe one or two caffeine drinks during the day to keep your self awake, be sure to stay hydrated though, if you don't, I find that it makes me even more tired!

Tip #2: Exercise! Now I don't mean like a 60 minute workout, just like 5-10 minutes worth of jumping jacks, sit-ups, etc. Just to keep yourself energized, I usually do this every few hours.

Tip #3: Scents, I usually do this by spraying some perfume on my wrist and the smell usually helps keep me awake, it works best if you use a stronger scent though, not such as a light one, I use realtree usually, but also you can burn a candle that has a scent such as sweets, don't use scents such as lavender.

Tip #4: Water (Splash!) Try splashing your face, or wrists with cold water, or if you don't want to get wet, sucking/chewing on crushed ice may also help!

Tip #4: Nap time! Try taking a nap if you get overly tired, only a hour or so at the most though.

Tip #5: Listen to music, this can keep your self awake, especially if you are using headphones/earphones.

Now usually it takes me a few days to get back on schedule, because sometimes I do fine my self taking too long of a nap, dummy me. But anyways don't be discouraged if you dont get back on your schedule right away. (Laughs because cat is like attacking phone because im playing music out loud. Cuteness.) But anyways, good luck! C:

Ipsy May 2014 Sneak Peeks!

Sneak Peek #1: Let your beauty bloom with one of these soft, fresh shades to cheer up your spring style!

So these look like they are either something new Pacifica is releasing, or a Ipsy special, because I could not find these duos on their website! However, the colors do look like they come from two of their quad palettes.

So the duo on the left looks like it has the colors urchin, and skinny dip (the one on the far left, and the one on the far right) from the Pacifica Enlighten Palette.

The duo on the right looks like it has the colors opal, and celestial (the two colors on the left) from the Pacifica Mystical Palette.

Value: $14 for quad, so I'd estimate about $7 for each of the duos

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Sneak Peak #2: Time to head outdoors and enjoy a beauty al fresco. Don't forget to put one of these pretty picks in your picnic basket to stay safe in the sun.


So seeming summer is right around the corner, these two products are perfect! 


Hang Ten Classic Body SPF 50 - Value- $12.99


Sans Tan Anti-Aging Sunscreen Travel Size - Value- $12.50

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Sneak Peak #3: A lovely bouquet of beauty awaits you this month. Which blooms are you excited about?


Woah! Lots of products in this sneak peak! Love it!


Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer - Value- $30


Olive Natural Beauty Refreshing Rosemary Lip Balm- Value- $5.95


Tini' Beauty Blue Carnation - Value- $13


Hey Honey Take It Off Exfoliation Mask - Value- $35 (This does look like a sample size though, so it will be worth less then $35)


Boo-Boo Cover-Up For The Body - Value- $19.99


Dreamsicle Body Balm - Value- $10


Revlon ColorBurst Matte Lip Balm, Elusive - Value- $6.49


Endless Euphoria By Calvin Klein - Value- $69 (Obviously this is going to be less, as it is only a sample size, or a deluxe sample size.)

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Sneak Peak #4: The freshest picks, the prettiest products! One these beauty finds will be yours to enjoy all spring. 


This sneak peak looks like its mostly hair products, cause yah know you gotta protect your head too!


Balanced Guru, Nourished Scalp, or No Frizz - Value- $13
I'm not sure which one it is but it is one of the two! :)


Eva-NYC, Rock-A-Wave Curl Cream- Value- $8 

Eva-NYC, Mane Tamer Leave in Cream - Value- $8


Pur~Lisse, Pur-Moist Moisturizer - Value- $55(may be less though) 

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Sneak Peak #5: Garden party or relaxed picnic, one of these beauty finds will keep you pretty and polished for any outdoor soiree this month.





Balanced Guru Hair Oil (again, not sure which one) - Value-$13


Derma E Microdermabrasion Scrub - Value- $29.95


La Fresh Travel Lite Make-Up Removing Wipes - Value- $2.49


La Fresh Travel Lite Facial Cleansing Wipes - Value- $2.49


Mee Beauty Honey Infused Night Cream - Value- $30 (Looks like a travel size though)


Avene Thermal Spring Water - Value- $9


 Bare Foot Polish

Brushes, Maybe From Coastal Scents?

Purple Eyelash Curler

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Sneak Peak #6: The anticipation is killing us. We can't wait for you to check out our fresh picks for May and show us your spring style.


I'm so excited for this months Ipsy! The bag looks so pretty, but simple at the same time, I love how its going to be made out of canvas! :3 

Ipsy April 2014 Review!

So...WARNING in this post you will find proof that IPod's do not take good photos, and I lost my phone atm so...I worked with what I had, and tried to edit it to make it look better... so. on with the review!

Its small, but if I make it any bigger it will get too blurry, sorry!

So beginning the review, I'll go in order from this photo.

So starting with the Benefit lollitint, I have got to say this is a very small sample for a deluxe sample. But I did like the product over all, it also has no smell! (If a product smells bad I will most likely not use it!)

★★★★☆

The second product was a Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm in the color "Acid Pink" Usually I don't like darker colors, because I don't fell like they look that great on me, but I really love how this color looks on me, and the fact that it is a balm, and not really so much of a lipstick it makes me love it even more, It is kinda drying though if you dont wear some type of other balm underneath it.

★★★★★

The third item was a travel size of Urban Decay's Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil. This was just as good as I thought it was going to be, it goes on so smooth, and stays on really well.

★★★★★

The forth item is City Color White Gold. I thought I could use this as a highlight maybe, but nope. this has a very golden glow to it, and the color really does change to gold from white. The only complaint I really have with this product is it is very soft.

★★★☆☆

Lastly, I got Kiss Lashes in "Flirty", I don't wear fake lashes, and I don't think I am going to be wearing these, they are too dramatic for me, they are very soft though.

★☆☆☆☆

April 2014 Ipsy Sneak Peeks

So first of all, if you don't know what Ipsy is, it's a monthly subscription box that costs $10 but you get a value of way more then that! Every month you will get a package delivered to your house filled with 4-5 deluxe-sized samples, or full sized goodies!

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Ipsy Sneak Peek #1: Urban Decay Black Velvet Glide-On Eye Pencil - Value- $20




Ipsy Sneak Peek #2: Mary Kay At Play Jelly Lip Gloss-Berry Me (Shine) - Value- $10
Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm-Fiesta - Value- $19
Cailyn Tinted Lip Balm-? Value- $19
StarLooks Lip Liner-Glory - Value- $12

 


Ipsy Sneak Peek #3: City Color White Gold Shadow and Highlighting Mousse - Value- $3.99
Rainbow Honey Nail Polish-Lumine Hall - Value- $10
Elizabeth Mott Pop! Goes The Shadow-Champagne - Value-  $12.99






Ipsy Sneak Peek #4: Benefit Lollitint Deluxe Sample - Value- $8
Cover FX Mattifying Primer - Value- $38 (Seems to be a sample size, so I'd estimate a value of around $12 maybe)
Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant - Value- $78 (Again, seems to be a sample size so a value of maybe around $20?
St. Tropez Tan Plus Firming 4 in one lotion - Value- $40 (Again may be a sample so around about $12)




Ipsy Sneak Peek #4: Big Sexy Hair Mini Root Pump - Value- $6
Kiss Looks So Natural Lashes - Value- $3.99
St. Tropez Tan Plus Anti-Ageing Multi-Action Face - Value- $35 (may be less though)
Demeter Jasmine .29 fl oz Roll On - Value- $10
Coastal Scents Classic Blender Brush - Value- $2.95

The Final Sneak Peek is here!

Its the bag!

My review of the bag will be up soon after I receive it!

DIY Natural Lip Stain!

                                                   *I did not take this photo*
                      *Please note, the reason I am not taking my own photos is because*
             *I want to have decent photos, and my IPod...it doesn't really take decent photos.*

Okay, so I know I'm not the only one that hates lip gloss and lipstick (well most of it anyways)Well anyways on pinterest the other week I saw a post to make a lip stain, but I wanted to figure out how to make my own, so I've been looking into it and trying to find a recipe that will actually work...believe be this has failed...a lot.

So what you will need:

Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, or Coconut Oil, just make sure you liquefy it
Berries! (Cherries, Raspberries, Pomegranate Seeds, Etc.)
Small Cauldron? <<<Sorry Not 100% Sure What To Call It)

1. So First Take your berries, and mash them so you get the juice, if they have a seed, cut it in half and remove the seed(s)

2. Drain the juice through the cauldron, to remove all the pulp, and skin that may have gotten into it.

3. Put in about 1/2-2 tsp of oil, (I found that with some of the juices like blackberry I had to use more) Start at 1/2 tsp and work your way up so you don't use too much, the consistency should be very liquid-y, but not overly liquid-y...sorry if that was bad explaining.

4. Pour contents into a small container.

*TIP* If you use Coconut Oil, It should Harden to be a Solid Lip Stain.

I found that the ones I made with olive oil lasted about 2-5 days out of the fridge, and about a little over a week in the fridge, the ones made with coconut oil lasted a bit longer, weird but they did maybe cause they were solid? But anyways just to warn you, they aren't gonna last like normal ones, so I suggest making it in small batches!

Have Fun Creating!
Also, Have fun experimenting the colors, different mixtures or berries will make the colors vary. :3