Sunday, September 13, 2015

OCEAN CAKES





Hello!  Welcome to my beauty blog!  Its been FOREVER since I wrote and I must say I have so many products to write about.  Today's blog is about Aquatic scented products, and yummy bakery scented products.  I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by my blog!





LUSH OCEAN SALT SCRUB


My first product is Lush brand Ocean salt.  This is really good exfoliating scrub!  Its very ocean/fresh scented and I would call this a unisex scrub.  So if you want that ocean scent in the shower and need a good scrub this is great!


http://www.lushusa.com/Ocean-Salt/02128,en_US,pd.html












BLUE JASMINE PETALS CANDLE

 The next product is a candle from Target.  It's called Blue Jasmine Petals.  I love how light and clean scented this is.  I think of the color blue when I smell this.  Fresh, soft, clean and calming.











PHILOSOPHY FRESH CREAM


 OK this product is one of my Favorites for fall/winter.  Its Philosophy Fresh Cream lotion.  I get asked constantly what I'm wearing when I have this on.  Its literally like  fresh baked cake!  I like to layer scents to make my own unique blends.  I will sometimes put this on and a different perfume that's warm and sweet scented.  It will mix very well and when I layer my scents I am able to smell like strawberry cake, blueberry muffins, lemon cake, raspberry cake or birhday cake.  I have too much fun mixing things!!



http://m.sephora.com/product/P387548












VERSACE BRIGHT CRYSTAL

 Ok back to a fresh clean scent.  If you want a fresh long lasting perfume Versace Bright Crystal is perfect.  I tend to like this scent after its been on for about an hour.  I feel like when I first spray it can be a little strong.  I love the dry down though super fresh and lasts throughout the day!  I like to layer an aquatic scented lotion with this.



                                          http://m.sephora.com/product/P163103










DOTERRA BUBBLE GUM


 My sister in law sells Doterra and I feel so lucky to learn so much from her!  I have so many essential oils and they have become a daily part of my families life.  I use them for everything like aches, pains, digestion issues, migraines, relaxing, diffusing, etc.  I love to diffuse and mix a few together to make amazing scents for the house!  I also like to diffuse when its cold and flu season to purify the air.  This bubble gum combo is one of my favs at the moment! If you are interested in learning or want a catalog you can always message me and I can get you in touch with my sis in law.












ISLAND MOONLIGHT CANDLE


This next candle is sooooooo good!  It smells just like one of my all time favorite candles by Capri Blue called Volcano.  This candle is just half the price and I swear is a dupe for the Volcano candle.  Its like candy and the beach mixed in one!  You can find this candle at Target also and I believe it may come in different sizes and a diffusing reed.


 






SOFTSOAP SEA KISSED AND FUJI WAVES


The last two are made by Softsoap.  The first is one of my favorite aquatic scented products!!   Its called Sea Kissed and its an exfoliating scrub that leaves your skin soft and smelling amazing.  The last is Fuji Waves.  This too has a wonderful fresh scent that is just a body wash so there is no exfoliating beads.  I love to wash with this and then exfoliate right after with Sea Kissed.  You can find these at Target.






I will leave this post with one of my favorite drinks from starbucks. If anyone knows me they know I LOVVVVVE my coffee!  Iced or hot with dash of cinnamon and nutmeg and cream.  I found a new drink that is not coffee though and you can make it at home!  You can get the Tazo Passion tea at Target or Cub, and the Raspberry Syrup you can buy a bottle from Starbucks.


1 tea bag of TAZO Passion Tea
A few pumps of Starbucks Raspberry Syrup
Ice
ENJOY

PS.  I sometimes ask for a Passion tea Lemonade with a shot of raspberry for an extra treat!



Thanks for reading!  I'll be back soon with new products! XOXO

Thursday, June 27, 2013

PuNcH Me!

Hello!! Sorry it's been about 4 weeks since my last blog:(.  It's been a busy summer so far!  I thought since it's summertime I would write a blog about fruit punch like products.  I don't know about you but I LOVE fruit punch!!! MMMMM... and now I want a big glass of fruit punch shaped ice cubes a pineapple slice and an umbrella in it.  Well onto blogging:)


First is two of the new Baby Lips shades Oh Orange and Berry Bomb.  I am obsessed with Baby lips and I plan on getting the other new flavors too.  They are reasonably priced, smell amazing, and make your lips, well like a babies lips.  These two colors are very bright and I wanted to add these to the Fruit Punch blog because when I think of fruit punch I just think of bright, juicy and fun.  I can't wait to try the others!! If and when I try them I will write about them:)

Tarte Natural Beauty cheek stain is one of my all time favorite products!  This scream sheer fruit punch color.  Its a shade that looks great on most skin colors.  I love to wear this on my cheeks with a sheer lip gloss or balm with just a little mascara for a more natural make up day.  It just gives a nice healthy glow.  One thing about the Tarte Cheek Stains, they last FOREVER!!!  Worth the splurge!

This next product is something I just took a chance on since Macy's had a sale and they were a couple dollars each. Its Material Girl Flirty Fruity, It smells like fruit punch sweet tarts.  I get so many compliments when I wear this that I smell like yummy fruity candy.  The scent lasts quite a while and is light and uplifting.  If you like smelling like sweet fruit punch candy you would love this!!

So this next product is also a scented product.  Its Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh.  This is a new scent for summer, and is very fruity and light.  I smell strawberry and a fruity floral.  This is a great day time scent and best for spring and summer.

My last product tonight is a candle.  If you have been following my blog you obviously know candles and yummy smelling stuff is my FAV!!!  Yankee Candle Berry Tangerine candle literally screams fruit punch!  I want to stick a straw into this candle and start drinking it, ok that's gross but it really smells good enough to eat/drink.




Thank you for stopping by my blog! Let me remind you please feel free to ask any questions!  I love to talk anything beauty or answer any questions! XOXO


www.YankeeCandle.com
www.ULTA.com
www.Sephora.com
Macys.com








Saturday, May 25, 2013

Case of the BLUES....

Hello!! Well It's been forever since I wrote in my blog!! I wanted to be able to write about a few products I'm loving right now.  This is kind of a shorter blog as it's after midnight and need to get to sleep.  Also this blog is more random products and not all beauty products.... So hope yo9u enjoy!!



The first thing today is Scensty scent bar in Thunderstorm.  If you love the smell of rain and spring this is a definite scent for you!  I love how this makes my house smell so fresh and clean with a touch of cozy.  

This next one is Batiste original dry shampoo.  Now I have tried many dry shampoos and I have actually a few favorites, but since I'm writing about "blue" products well this one has a blue can ;) lol!  This is a fresh scent to it and I just love how it really revives my hair the second day!

The third product is body products.  Victoria secrets Aqua Kiss body lotion and body splash.  I have been wearing this scent a lot lately.  I really love the aqua, beach smell it gives me.  I get a lot of compliments on this when I mix it with certain perfumes.


I LOVE this laundry softner!!  This is very fresh with a touch of sweetness!  This sounds weird but it makes me think of the color blue when smelling this!  Its just such a fresh water scent that I wish I could have a perfume in!! ;) 




Last is just a OPI nail polish called Blue my mind.  Its a beautiful "true" blue.  I'm very into blues, greys, blacks, deep reds for nail polishes.  I'm not really a pastel kind of girl with my nails.

Well this is probably my shortest blog, but I felt horrible for not writing and reviewing products for a while now.  If you're ever in a "blue" mood maybe try some of these favorites of mine!!!



www.VictoriasSecret.com
scentsy.com
target.com 









Thursday, May 2, 2013

Soothing Vanilla Dreams







Hello!  Today I am writing about some relaxing and comforting products that I really love.  If you like soft and calming scents I am sure you would love all these products I will be writing about.  So lets start with the first product :)

The first product is Ahava Dead Sea Vanilla bath salts.  This bath salt has a very soft calming vanilla scent.  I honestly feel super relaxed after taking a bath in this and I love the way it makes my bath smell!  It also leave a nice soft vanilla scent on my body after the bath.

The next product is one of my favorite candles.  Natures Wick Vanilla Dolce candle.  This is a relaxing scent and the best part of these candles is the wic.  The wic is made from wood and it crackles like a fireplace burning.

This next one is Nivea Vanilla & Macadamia Kiss Lip Butter.  This smells good enough to eat and leaves your lips soft and glossy.  I use it at night right before bed so I can have soothing vanilla scented lips while I fall asleep.

The last product tonight is Trader Joes Organic Ginger Pear White Tea.  This is my favorite tea right now!!  I can drink this tea all day long.  The smell of the tea is AMAZING!!  I found out about this tea a few weeks ago when I was working at the clinic one day.  I had a very upset stomach and had a very long day of surgeries ahead of me.  I drank a few cups of this and I swear it made my stomach better.  I now drink this almost every day because its so flavorful and light and there is zero bitterness to the tea.  I definitely give this tea 5 stars!!!!


*** So last I thought I would add a little recipe I just made this week that I found from Pinterest.  This is not my own recipe like I said this is a pinterest recipe.  I made these and put some in my coffee, and chai tea.  They are sooooooo good!!!  






Ingredients
  • 2 c. almond or refrigerated coconut milk
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 1 tsp. vanilla (optional--add for more intense vanilla flavor)
Instructions
  1. Combine almond milk and sugar in a large saucepan. Slice open vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape insides into saucepan, then place empty vanilla bean into mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking to break up clumps of vanilla. Once mixture has come to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes more, whisking occasionally.
  2. Allow vanilla mixture to come to room temperature. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl with a spout, then pour mixture into ice cube trays. Freeze until completely solid, 3-4 hours (depending on the temperature of your freezer and size of the cubes). Serve with iced coffee, tea, or other beverages.






Thursday, April 18, 2013

SnOw DaY rAnDoMs

Hello, So today I thought I would mention some of my favorite things that made me smile today during this major snowstorm in Minnesota.  It can get depressing at times living in Minnesota with the cold and snow and hibernating inside, so its always nice to find your own little favorite pick me ups.  So here are some of mine.....

First is from one of my favorite body care lines C. Booth.  This is the Original Bath and Shower Cleanser.  This has a very soft, fresh, slightly sweet beach scent.  Its actually a very hard to explain scent but I can say this is one my FAVORITE scents!!  It just is so calming and not overpowering and makes me happy.

Next product goes a long with the C. Booth Original Bath and Shower Cleanser.  This is C. Booth Original Bath and Body Oil.  This smells the same as the cleanser and I get SOOOOO many compliments when I wear this.  It stays on the body for most the day, and its nice to put some in a bath and soak, or you can get out of shower and rub all over body.  It's a very moisturizing body oil, and I like that it sinks in and doesn't leave me feeling greasy.  I am wearing it now after my bath and I can't stop sniffing my arm.  MMMMM so good!!!!





The next two products are two of my Yankee Candles.  The first one is Creme Brulee, which smells like heaven in a jar.  Little random fact, Creme Brulee is my favorite dessert.  The second is Vanilla Clouds which is a light sweet vanilla scent mixed with freshness.  I have Creme Brulee burning downstairs and the Vanilla Clouds is burning next to me on my nightstand. 

My next product is from a line called Youngliving.  This is an essential oil called Valor.  I put this on my wrists or the back of my next and it just makes me feel calm and grounded.  I can't really explain the scent, it's a very herbal/Earthy scent.  I normally don't like the herbal scents but this one is different.  I like the way it mixes with my chemistry.  I normally just wear it when I want to lay in bed and read or relax. 

This next one is one of my favorite wines I get at Trader Joes.  It's a sweet moscato wine called Sara Bee.  I believe its about $6.00, so very reasonable for a tasty smooth wine!  I suggest if you like sweet wines to try this one!! I love to take a hot bubble bath and have a glass.

This product is from C.O Bigelow called Rose Salve.  It's just a rose scented thick vaseline like balm.  I have it on my nightstand to put on my cuticles or if my lips are very dry.  It can be used on feet, hands, lips, face, etc.  It's very gentle and is amazing!!!  The rose scent is light and not overpowering.  This is a great product to have on hand especially during winter.

So I just painted my nails with this color from OPI.  It's called My Private Jet.  This has been one of my favorite colors for a long time.  Its a sublte sparkly dark taupe/greyish color.  I can't really explain the color you just have to see it.  Its such a nice dark color.  I tend to be into darker colors all year round and I like this one for spring.  This is also a great color to wear for a interview or business event.

The next product is a cheek stain by Tarte.  This color is Dollface which is a perfect pale pinky color.  It gives me the perfect flushed cheek.  Since it's a cream base it makes my cheeks look very "dewy".  These cheek stains come in a range of colors and the product lasts SOOOOOO long!!!  I have worn the cheek stains for a few years and never get sick of them.

So on my lips today I have on one of Loreal Colour Riche Balms.  The color is Tendre Mauve which is a pale mauve/nude color.  I love the texture of these balms and I really love this color.  It just gives the perfect amount of color when you are not looking for a bright lip.

My next product is the little tiny mini Vaseline Cocoa butter jar.  This is only .25oz, so if you can imagine how little it is.  It's maybe a little smaller then a ping pong ball.  It's so adorable and I really love having this next to me on my nightstand.  I put it on a few times a night or if I wake up in the middle of the night.  i like my lips to be really soft and never to crack.  I also am addicted to the light cocoa butter scent.

So last today is a product I was lucky enough to win from a chiropractors office my friend Tavia works for.  It's Called Irwin Naturals Immuno-Shield.  Let me first day I was kind of skeptical when Tavia said since she has been taking this she never gets sick.  Well I started taking it and for the most part when I feel myself starting to get a cold or run down I take the amount recommended and I knock on wood haven't really been sick.  I will maybe get a very light one day sickness that most people are sick with for days to weeks.  Now I also take a Wellness C-1000 and a super B complex.  I think that all of those combined really make me feel better, have more energy and for the most part keep the sickness away.  The Immuno-Shield has things like Vit C, Vit E, Zinc, Echinacea, oregano oil etc.  Now please now one before you take any vitamins/ supplements to get a doctors ok, and to also know not everything works the same for everyone.  What works for me may not work for you. 


I hope you enjoyed my very random products today.  These are just a few out of MANY products that make me happy.  This has been a very long drawn out winter, so any little scent or pick me up to make me feel happier, more energetic, and all around just content is worth it to me.  I will post some links to places to get these products below.  If you have any products you want to share with me I would LOVE it!  If you have any questions please feel free to ask.  Thanks you for reading XOXO


www.ulta.com- you can get the Tarte cheek stains, OPI nail polish, C. Booth products, Loreal Colour Riche balms, or Vaseline Cocoa butter.
www.yankeecandle.com/- candles
www.bathandbodyworks.com/- Rose Salve
www.traderjoes.com- Sara Bee wine
www.youngliving.com- Essential Oils
www.mycompletehealth.net- Immuno-Shield



 












Friday, April 12, 2013

Sweet Glow

Hello! So sorry it's been a few days since I wrote in my blog.  I had a crazy 3 day rotation with work.  I apologize if I ramble in this since I am going on a few hours of sleep in the past 3 days.  First I wanted to mention one of my many favorite lotions. This lotion is from a line called C.Booth.  This line is has some amazing products that are very reasonably priced.  This is called Apricot Oil Firming Body Lotion.  This smells like Smarties candy!  If you like smelling sweet like candy you will love this lotion!  It really moisturizes, and the scent lasts a few hours.  I like to layer this scent after using a sweet, candy, fruity body wash and with one of my sweet smelling perfumes.  Its a great spring/summer lotion.

Next is two bronzers from the line Benefit.  These two are my favorite!  First is Hoola which is a perfect tan.  There is no shimmer in this so it can look very natural.  You barely need to use any since its very pigmented.  If you are fair like me I suggest tapping the excess off the brush then very lightly brush it on skin.  The second is Dallas which is an amazing cool toned  bronzer.  It has a slight shimmer but still very natural.  This is a perfect bronzer for fair skin. It has a very faint rosy tint that really adds the natural sun kissed glow. If you are looking for that perfect glow for summer I would suggest trying one of these bronzers.  One added bonus is these have a nice smell to them also.

Last today is a product I can't get enough of!  Benefit Watts up!  This is a highlighting stick that gives the perfect glow to the cheeks and any areas of face you want to highlight.  I love that when I put this on in the morning it literally lasts all day until I wash my face at night.  You don't need very much of this so this stick lasts a VERY long time!  Benefit has so many products I could rave about.  They have such a great line with fun names to all their products. 

Thank you for reading today!  Let me now if you have any questions or if you have tried any of these and love them or what products you are loving right now! :0)



Thursday, April 4, 2013

RaNdOm CoZy ThInGs ThAt MaKe Me HaPpY!

First thing I want to mention is Archipelago Oat Milk collection.  I mentioned the Oat lotion in one of my first blogs, but I wanted to talk about the whole Oat Milk collection.  This is by far my favorite lotion, bubble bath, body wash, and hand soap.  The scent is a fresh, creamy, milk and tea with a touch of honey.  I get SOOOOO many compliments when I wear this.  It's one of those scents that just makes me feel so cozy and relaxed.  If you are a fan of fresh and creamy scents definitely try the Archipelago Oat Milk collection. 

Next is Burt's Bees Coconut foot creme.  I love to take a hot bubble bath and then get out and put this foot creme on my feet.  It has a light coconut scent and is very thick so you don;t need much.  I put fuzzy thick socks on and let it work its magic.

This next one is also from Burt's Bees, its Burt's Bees Almond Milk Hand Creme.  I am almost out of this because I use it ALL the time!!  Its a slightly strong sweet almond scent, so you have to like almond scent to like this one.  I personally think I smell like a glazed doughnut once its rubbed in.  My son asked me what smelled like doughnuts after I put it on so that confirmed it.  I like warm, sweet, gourmand scents most of the time so I really like this!  I am just a fan of scent so much that I match it to my mood.  Some days I want a fresh beach scent, some days a candy lollipop scent, some days a warm cozy gourmand scent, etc....This has changed my hands life(literally).  With working with patients, to having little kids with lots of germs, I wash and sanitize my hands a TON! Since using this hand creme it has made my hands so soft and it worked within two days of using it for the first time.  If you like warm, almond scents try this hand creme!!!!

Everyone who knows me knows I am OBSESSED with candles and wax tarts.  I have way too many favorite scents but three stuck out that I tend to burn the most.  First is the Yankee Candle Jelly Donut.  This smells like a yummy berry filled jelly doughnut!  I am burning two of these as I am writing this.  The second I am also burning right now that I didn't post a picture of is the Yankee Candle Buttermilk Pancake candle, and third is Yankee Candle Creme Brulee.  Yes you can tell now that I love sweet, gourmand, foodie scents!  May I suggest if you are like me and have WAY too many candles and wax tarts to sign up for Yankee Candle rewards on their website. Yankee candle can get a little pricey so I wait for deals and coupons and you can save a ton of money!  In March they had all their wax tarts for $1, so you can really stock up when they have these sales.  I will put a link to their website below along with all the others I wrote about today.

This next product is AMAZING!!  I received this for Christmas this past year.  It's MOR Lip Macaron in Lychee.  This is sitting on my nightstand and as I am writing about this I just had to put this on.  It feels as if you are putting water on your lips and the smell is so intoxicating.  It's like candy on your lips!  I just can't get over how smooth it makes my lips.  I still want to try others from the MOR line.  Check out their website and you will see how many fun products they have from bath stuff to lip stuff. 





Last today is not a beauty product it's just my favorite drink.  I first found out about this drink a few months ago at my favorite little coffee shop called The Daily Dose.  Its called a Cafe Miel.  Now let me tell you most coffee shops do make these but they all make if somewhat different.  I personally like a sweet and creamy coffee, so that's why I like how The Daily Dose makes it.  I have found a way to make a decent Cafe Miel at my house now since I don't want to spend a few dollars everyday on a coffee.  Especially with having a nice Keurig coffee maker in my kitchen.  So I tend to go to The Daily Dose for a treat once in a while.  If you want to make your own Cafe Miel I will post a recipe down below.


* This is the recipe I use, you can change it up to your liking*

-1-2 cups brewed coffee
-1 tbs honey
-2 Tbs half n half
-dash of vanilla extract
-dash of cinnamon
-dash of nutmeg
-brown sugar to your liking

When I make this since I am trying to watch my calories, I make one cup of coffee, which is easier since my Keurig is a one cup brewing machine, I do 2 tbs half n half, 1 tbs honey, and a dash of brown sugar and then a dash of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.  Now if it were up to me and I wasn't watching my calories I would probably use more like 3-4 tbs half n half since I LOVE creamy, milky coffee.  So you can play with this recipe and see if you enjoy it as much as I do.  I hope you liked my blog today about all my cozy things that make me happy.  Let me know if you tried any of these and loved them.  Thanks for reading! :O)



http://dailydosemn.com/
http://www.archipelago-usa.com/
www.burtsbees.com/
www.yankeecandle.com
www.morcosmetics.com