Fave 2nd Trimester Products

+Pregnancy Pillow  I got this one at the beginning of my 2nd trimester and I literally could not have gotten through my pregnancy without it!! Not even being dramatic! I would name our babies middle name after this pillow TBH. I experienced a lot of belly ligament and muscle pain when lying down it needed support at ALL times to prevent spasms. I had a lot of chest and rib pain as well as some heart "things" going on throughout the remainder of my pregnancy when lying down and this pillow helped with positioning SOOO much!

+Maternity Bras I started wearing these at the end of my first trimester when the sisters started getting bigger and my VS bras just weren't comfy anymore.  These ones are SO comfy but have a little bit more support and shape than a sports bra! And honestly I couldn't get over the price point! I read through the reviews to decide which size to get and I went with an XL and they have fit perfectly. They have the clasps on the side so that they will work for nursing as well! Highly recommend!

+My Essential Birth Class If you follow me on insta you know how this birth class has completely CHANGED everything for me. It has given me so much confidence not only in myself and my ability to get through labor & delivery with as much of an enjoyable experience as I can- but also in my decisions and birth plan! It is different than any other course out there and I could honestly dedicate an entire blog post about this course because I love it so much and have had such an incredible experience as I've taken it! It is 1000% worth the investment and I know I will be referring back to the workbook many  many times leading up to our due date as well as with my other pregnancies! I have a special discount code for 10% off BAILEY10.

+Hot water bottle and ice packs  Hot water bottle has been amazing for my low back pain and the ice packs for my chest and rib cage! I don't LOVE taking medicine so I always am using these to help with aches and pains.

+Ultra Repair Cream  Okay so my face really freaked out when I got pregnant and none of my normal skin care products were cutting it. My nose was SO SO dry and my skin just never felt soft. It was miserable.  I had a sample of this cream laying around and once I started using it my face LOVED me again!!! It is SOOOO nourishing and the most hydrating lotion EVER. I would apply a thick layer on my face at night and it made all the difference in the world. Even though it is a lotion that you can also use on your body it did not leave my skin feeling greasy or like it was too heavy. Will definitely be ordering it once I'm out!

+ Essential Oils-Aroma Touch, Past Tense, Lavender- I LOVE essential oils! I use them almost everyday and think they are a great tool! Aroma Touch has been great to diffuse if I'm feeling anxious as well as on my back if I'm achy. I plan on taking this one with me to the hospital. Past Tense has really helped with headaches/migraines and low back pain, it makes it feel icy cool and helps my muscles to relax. During my 2nd trimester I had the WORST insomnia so I would use lavender on my feet and chest at night time to help my relax!

Holiday Decor on a Budget

I LOVE decorations, especially Holiday Decorations! The Decor sections at TJ Maxx, Target, Real Deals, & Hobby Lobby are my happy place! I was always so excited to get married, have our own place, and decorate the heck out of it! One thing I quickly learned was that I would need to buy things slowly and not all at once because we were (and still are and probably always will be) on a budget. So over the past 2.5 years I have slowly added to my holiday decor! It makes me sooo happy and excited to get to redecorate for the changing seasons!

So here’s a few tips that have really helped me!

+I only buy items I absolutely LOVE. Yep. Not even ones I really really like.  Just love. I ask myself if it will make me happy to look at it everyday, if it's a yes, and I love it, it's going in my cart! TRUST ME- I could find 100 things I think I need at a store. But do I LOVE all of them? I mean maybe.....but.... Probs not.

+ Know your space! Make sure to figure out the places you will be adding Holiday decorations before you go shop! You don’t need to purchase 100 decor items if you only have room for 10! We live in an apartment and so it really can limit the amount of decor (sadly)!

+ Targets “dollar” section is AMAZING, but you already know that. So. Many. Cute. Items. They kill it during the holidays! You can find all the cutest little holiday goodies & decor here! This is a GREAT place to start!!

+Walmart really can come in clutch during the holiday season.

+ Hobby Lobby and Michaels have SUCH cute holiday decorations and I feel like they are ALWAYS having 40%+ off sales and on top of that they always have a 40% off coupon (for one item)  you can find on their app, in their flyers, or online! Nothing better than discounts on top of sales!

+ TJ Maxx is heaven on earth. I’m obsessed. Their prices are incredible and they always have such fun & unique items!! I would say I have gotten half of my joke and holiday decor from here! You can find such great deals on quality products.  I could literally spend hours shopping there, oh wait, I always do!

+Pinterest has TONS of DOLLAR STORE crafts you can make and a lot of them are actually super cute & creative! Who doesn’t love DIY crafts that don’t break the bank!? I try and do 1 DIY item each season!

+Get FREE prints on Pinterest that you can print at your local Walmart or Walgreens! This is what I do and just switch out my pictures for the season!! Literally just search “FREE FALL  PRINTS” and there’s hundreds!

+Shop sales at the end of each holiday to purchase new decor for the  NEXT year! The decor gets HEAVILY discounted and you can get some awesome items for like 70% off! Especially at Real Deals! I know, I know - you want it NOW. But if your budget can’t hang, you can’t either. So just be patient and then the next year you will be just as excited because it’ll be brand new! It’s like you’re giving a gift to your future self, which is awesome.
You really don't need a TON of decorations to make your home feel cozy and festive!

Here are some items I have been eyeing that WONT break the bank! Those letter board words are probably next on my list!!!


xoxo
Bailey

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My Sky Map

This is what the night sky looked like over Twin Falls Idaho on the day me and Paxton got married. Super romantic right!? I have this hanging in our living room and I'm pretty sure it is my most favorite thing ever. It is so effortless and beautiful and I will cherish it forever. When I first heard about Greater Skies  I was instantly OBSESSED! There are not many things that I  love more than personalized/meaningful products and to find one as special as this? I am in heaven!

I seriously want to give everyone I know one of these!  You can personalize it in SO MANY ways. You choose the time, date, and place then can change the style of the map, the colors, and add constellations if you choose. You can order it as an instant download if you're in a hurry or have it shipped to you for free! There are so many options to make it perfect for YOU! They are seriously such a great gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays-EVERYTHAAANG!

This is what  I put on the bottom of mine-
THE NIGHT WE SAID "YES" TO FOREVER

THE NIGHT SKY
TWIN FALLS ID USA
NOVEMBER 21 2015
42.5558 N. 114.4701 W.

You can find the style of my map here
Greater Skies Website & Instagram 

xoxo
Bailey 

March Clarity TheraBox

You are looking at $150 worth of products from the March Clarity Therabox. I enjoyed my January Box so  much I had to treat myself again.  So here are all the goodies that came in this box:

Wildflower Seed Bombs- They look like the coolest things ever!!! Here is the link to the easy shop these came from because I have never heard of them before! They come in these clay/flower petal/soil bombs and you plant them outside or in a pot! HOW COOL. We have been so busy these past few weeks I have not yet had the opportunity to plant these but I am SO excited!

European Spa Whipped Soap-  First of all anything that has the word European and Spa together HAS to be good right!? This soap is a cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer. I've been using it as a shaving cream and I am loving it! Doesn't dry my skin out like normal shaving creams and smells/feels amazing

Day Dreamer Essential Oil- This is my favorite item from the box! I love essential oils and I love yummy essential oil blends! It smells absolutely amazing and the packaging is adorable. This one helps with stress and anxiety which is right down my alley so I use it ALL the time!

Aromatherapy Shower Steamer- I was so excited to try these! They are made with eucalyptus essential oils and is supposed to help clear the sinuses, soothe sore throats, and support immune systems. You put it in the bottom of your shower and let the steam do its thing. I tried one of them and honestly don't know if I did it right because I didn't love it? And couldn't really smell it? Therefore didn't really feel any therapeutic benefits but it looked cool watching it dissolve hahahaha

Clarity Hypnosis Meditation CD- I will be 100% honest and say I would have already used this by now but I do not own a CD player... because it's 2018 and do CD players even exist? I didn't even know CDs still existed... totally joking. But really. This looks like a really cool meditation CD and retails over $70 so it must be good! 

Wooden Diffuser Bracelet- I've always wanted to try one of these! It is made from raw wooden beads and lava stone. I have been wearing it when I've been doing yoga and/or meditating and have really really liked it! The essential oil smell lasts a very long time and helps to keep me grounded.

Tibetan Rope Incense- I have never used incense before and for some reason it kind of intimidates me? So I haven't gotten around to using it yet! I want to wait for a day where I can meditate, set my intention, and really just vibe out hahah. It smells soooo yummy from the package so I'm excited! It says it's supposed to help with stress, depression, and tension so I will let you know what I think once I've used it!

Overall I was very pleased with this box and will most likely purchase a Therabox again! 

xoxo

Bailey

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BATH BEVY

Bath Bevy is a dream come true. You know how much I love my baths, and you know how I feel about subscription boxes! This was a perfect combination and it was like Christmas when I found this package at my door! I was beyond excited to receive this cute Bath Bevy Box! This was February's box and I've already used all the product you see here. I know, I take baths like it's my job.

Sweet Lips Bubble Bar- I have never heard of a bubble bar before!! I was so excited to try it! You hold it under the running water and BAM bubbles galore! I liked the smell but I personally prefer liquid bubbles! It was also pretty crumbly and made a bit of a mess in the tub, but then again maybe I didn't do something right? Haha!

Pucker Up Bath Melt- This was one of my favorite products!! It not only smelled amazing but it made my skin SO soft!! I will definitely be purchasing this again!! You can use it as a in the shower lotion or in the bath! I used mine in the bath and rubbed it on my skin and oh my gosh this is the coolest thing ever!

Solid Lotion Bar- Love love loved this! I had never tried anything like this before or new it existed! It's basically lotion that looks like its in the form of chapstick! I use it everyday! It's almost feels a little greasy at first, but after a few moments it goes away and the smell lasts a long time!

Unicorn Kisses Bath Dust- HECK YES i freaking loved this! The colors were so fun!

Champagne Kisses- It is a sugar scrub, exfoliator, and moisturizer all in one! It is soooo pretty and soft! I would purchase this again but in a different scent!

Kiss Me Bath Bomb- Bath bombs are my all time favorite thing! Call me basic but man they make me so freaking happy! I have soon many of them and use them ALL the time!!

I 10/10 would recommend Bath Bevy to ALL bath and/or self care lovers!!! It exceeded all my expectations and I loved the products!!!!! It was so fun to be introduced to new brands & products! It's totally worth the money if you are someone who likes taking baths & enjoys fun bath products.

xo
Bailey

What Did I Think About My TheraBox!?

I can't help it- I AM OBSESSED WITH SUBSCRIPTION BOXES! 
+They are such a good way to TREAT YO SELF! 
+You have something to look forward to each month!
+It's like buying a gift for yourself but you still get the surprise!
+You get introduced to tons of new products and brands that are out there!
+You are getting tons of products that are worth SO MUCH MORE than the payment of the box itself!

Around Christmas time I decided I was going to use some of my Christmas money for a subscription box! Why get a new shirt when I can get a subscription box right? haha you guys I know it's kind of odd but I just freaking love subscription boxes.  So I started googling subscription boxes and found out there is literally a subscription box for EVERYTHING! I'm not even joking. It was so hard to decide which box to go with! There are so many out there that I want! I'm such a sucker for these things guys haha. 

Anyways, I came across TheraBox and instantly FELL IN LOVE. You know how passionate I am about self care/self love! THAT IS WHAT THIS BOX IS ABOUT! This is their mission statement:
"to inspire happier lives through practical joy boosting activities and thoughtful products! Each box is curated by therapists to increase your happiness using activities and products inspired by research in neuroscience, positive psychology, health, & wellness! We believe self care = self love  ♥ "

UM YES PLEASE!

I was so stoked!

January's box theme was YOUR YEAR! The first thing I saw was a cute pamphlet that explained what each product was, the retail value of the products(this box was $155 worth of products for only $34.95), and some of them had promo codes for discounts if you wanted to purchase the product again! So here is what was inside-

Goal Setting Journal- If you know me, you know I LOVED to journal growing up. I have 53 complete journals since the time I was 8 years old. It has always been a passion of mine so I was very excited for this! It even had off white pages which is the BEST.

Your Tea Energy Tea- I have never really been a tea drinker...not because I don't like it but it just wasn't really on my radar? I HAVE BEEN MISSING OUT!! And let's first take a moment to praise that gorgeous packaging! Love it! I will DEFINITELY be ordering from this brand again! They have so many other amazing teas as well. I linked their website because I'm obsessed with their entire BRAND! I'm probably going to try their Tiny Tea next!

Starboard Alchemy Mocha Mask- I've never been much of a face mask girl! I try soooo hard to like them but I just can't handle anything (besides makeup) being on my face! I gave it a try though and I loved the smell! But I gave it to my sisters to use because the mask life aint for me.

All Is Well Engraved Pen- Absolutely darling! It is seriously SO pretty and makes me feel fabulous. If it was at a store I don't think I would have purchased it but I'm definitely happy I have it.

Manna Kadar Cosmetics Precision Point Eyeliner- I've never heard of this brand before but I'm always excited to try a new eyeliner! I really liked it!! I don't think I would go out of my way to purchase it again, but I will enjoy it while I have it!

Becalm Signature Body Scrub - LOVED it. I just searched their website to link them and apparently they have tons of BOXES TOO! I'm in trouble! This was the best body scrub I have ever tried! It was very gentle and smelled amazing! I would totally purchase this again!

Coffee Mask- Like I said before, not a mask person, and definitely not a sheet mask person. I'M THE WORST I KNOW! So I also gifted this too my sisters even though I kept hoping I would change my mind and give it a go. Ugh. 

1 Months Subscrition To Lunar Yoga- I haven't started this yet because I want to be able to commit to a whole month of yoga and meditation BUT I'M SO EXCITED to get to try this!!!

Overall- totally worth it!! I didn't get Februarys box but I'm planning on getting March's!! I would recommend this to everyone! Seriously! It was the perfect little pick me up!

GOD BLESS SUBSCRIPTION BOX CREATORS

xo

Bailey

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Fall Style Favorites

Gorgeous Gold Open Face Ring HERE // Edgy Boho Crystal Earrings HERE // Photographer Honeyseed Photography HERE

I am obsessed with fall you guys! I love everything about it! Give me all the pumpkins, layers, hot chocolate, leaves, apple cider, smells, colors- EVERYTHING. Seriously. It is my favorite season and it just makes me freaking happy. So far I have made the cutest halloween wreath, decorated for halloween including my fave yoga skeleton (literally a skeleton doing yoga! it's amazing), gone to a pumpkin patch with my family, got all the pumpkin spice smellies for my car, made pumpkin chocolate chip treats, and started adding to my fall wardrobe! 

Getting out my fall/winter clothes box is one of my favorite days of the year hahah but really- I wish I was joking hahaha. Getting out all my ankle booties, solid color layering shirts, jackets, coats, and cardigans made me soooo happy! I only wish this denim jacket would have been apart of it...This denim jacket is my sisters and I am on the search for the most perfect denim jacket to add to my closet! So if you know where to find one- let me know! She found this one at TJ Maxx and I am soooo jealous. These are SO in right now and perfect for year round! I am also loving all the ruffle and embroidery tops! YES. This is one of my new  ruffle sleeve tops and I love how edgy adding the denim jacket made it! That's what I love about layering! It can change the style of one item SO much and there are so  many ways to wear things! With fall I feel like you get double the outfits because of how much layering changes things! 

I am all sorts of heart eyes over these gorgeous 2 part earrings and that ring! These earrings are seriously everything! I've been wearing them every chance I get! I love them because I can dress them up or dress them down! So versatile! And this rings is SO in style right now! I love the little details on it- it really completes the outfit! I got them both from 7 Charming Sisters-- remember my amazing necklace from this post and this post? Yep ALL of them are from the same place. Such amazing cute and affordable jewelry that your clothes will love you for! If you haven't checked it out yet you HAVE to! And I happen to have a discount code for you down below! 

xoxo

Bailey 

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Use code EveryStep15 for 15% off your purchase at 7 Charming Sisters (does not include sale items)

7 Charming Sisters is the brainchild of seven "work sisters" who've been colleagues for 10 to 15 years. The sisters are: Paula, the elegant Executive, Kim, the vivacious Life of the Party, Jennifer, the dedicated Fashionista, Donalda, the flirtatious Social Butterfly, Jessica, the smart and Sexy Nerd,  Kimberly, the cute All-American Girl and Sylvia, the sporty Super Mom; 7 Charming Sisters has a deep commitment to helping those with disabilities find jobs and employs disabled people in their studio. Many of their handmade pieces are handcrafted by those with intellectual disabilities who earn commission.

Current Fave Five Beauty Products

Tarteist Pro Glow Highlight & Contour Palette
If we are friends on Snapchat you may have seen me post about this palette like 5 times before and seen a little tutorial I did. Well, THIS IS IT YOU GUYS. THE PALETTE OF ALL PALETTES. Like, probably my favorite beauty purchase EVER. It comes with 4 highlighting shades (powder)  and 2 contour shades (1 powder, 1 cream). Once again, this is perfection. I have used it every single day since I purchased it and will continue to do so until I have to buy another one. It is worth the money! I have used all the colors, they stay on throughout the day, easy to blend, light weight, pigmented, and it smells so good!!
Side Note **Brushes are important! They can change how well the product does or does not blend SO much! I went and bought a contour brush from TJ Maxx and it changed my life, before I was using one from ELF and it just wasn't giving me a natural blended look. Also beauty blenders are everything!

Too Faced Natural Eyes Eye Shadow Collection
I got this gorgeous eye shadow palette from my cute sister for Christmas and I LOVE it. Urban Decays Naked Palette has been my #1 go to since Freshman year of college and a lot of my most favorite colors I used in that pallets are similar to ones in this palette! I was impressed with how well and easy they blend and how long they lasted! I really like the light weight yet pigmented formula of these shadows and love how many shimmer ones they have! Definitely comparable to UD Naked Palette!

Benefit Cosmetics Goof Proof Brow Pencil 
This is my first "higher end" brow pencil I have tried! I used to use NYX Brow Powder then tried one of Loreal's Brow Pencils and I  just wasn't a huge fan of either of them because they smudged easily and didn't last very long. So I went to Ulta and was deciding between this and the Anastasia Brow Wiz pencil which I've heard great things about. I chose this one because I liked the shape of the pencil and have always been a fan of Benefit Cosmetics formulas. I have really been pleased with this pencil because it is waterproof, lasts all day long, and doesn't smudge! My brows look so natural and it is so easy to use! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is knew at doing brows or nervous about spending this much money on a brow pencil! It really is "goof proof" and easy to shape my brows with! I'll probably try the Anastasia one after this one is gone to compare the 2!

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illumination 
I got this as a sample from Sephora and loved it! All of the It Cosmetics products I have tried have definitely been some of my favorites. I love that their products are good for your skinned have anti aging/color correcting benefits. This is my first higher end concealer that I've tried and it is great! Full coverage, waterproof, never creases, and anti-aging- everything I would want in a concealer. I see a HUGE difference using this under my eyes compared to my Maybelline Studio and Glamaflouge concealer.

Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Mascara
I used my points on Ipsy to get this full size mascara for Free- you guys- Ipsy is SO worth it, I can't say it enough! I don't know why everyone doesn't sign up for it. Anyways- this mascara is great! I love the brush so much! It is great at separating my lashes- which is a huge thing for me.  Yay for great mascara! But I think I still prefer  It Cosmetics Hello Lashes  because I just haven't found a mascara that gives my lashes more volume and length than that one does!!

xoxo,
Bailey

October Beauty Review

I've been watching makeup reviews and tutorials like CRAZY around here! I really am loving learning about beauty products and different ways to apply makeup and things to try. I feel like I've seriously been doing it ALL wrong my whole life! Haha! I've always loved makeup, I was always just scared to buy them and not like them wether it was a drug store product or high end product I just didn't want to chance it! I found out some stores actually are great about letting you return the product if you still have the packaging and receipt with you which is bomb!  I just feel like I've been blind to all the awesome products that are out there and different techniques there are! I'm just beginning this whole makeup-loving-passionate-try-knew-things stuff and I'm really loving it!

Okay I'll start off with my FAVE product of the month! BECCA Blushed with Light Palette  is AMAZING YOU GUYS. This is my first ever blush palette I've ever purchased so I was super stoked and felt kind of sophisticated and like the real deal. Ha! This is a Limited Edition palette and I 10/10 recommend it! It came with  2 best selling colors Luminous Blush in Snapdragon (coral) and Mineral Blush in Songbird (peachy pink) and a new shade Wisteria (delicate rose w/neutral warm overtones). It was a $77 value for $34 so I couldn't pass it up! Not to mention the "details" section on Ulta.com will convince you to get it so fast. I have yet to try Snapdragon, but the other 2 colors are a dream! They blend super well, they are easy to apply, and they are buildable! Go get it while you can!!

The first time I tried a face primer (a NYX one)  I ended up HATING it! The one I tried felt like sunscreen and I stopped using it after like 4 times cause I couldn't handle it.  Instead I used moisturizer or a face serum before applying makeup to help my foundation go on more smooth. I have really dry skin on my nose and chin and so those 2 things helped, but my makeup wasn't super smooth and lasting as long as I wanted. I really wanted to find a primer that worked for me.  Lorac I'm So Sensitive Soothing Face Primer  was recommended to me from Ulta and it is a GAME changer! It is more like a super soft, thin, lotion than what the typical primer is! It is really moisturizing and my makeup has gone on so much better and smoother! Super happy with this purchase, definitely worth the money plus you get more of it for a cheaper price than most of the other high end primers out there! The only complaint I have is I don't love the smell of it.

Kat Von D Tattoo Liner- I have heard nothing but positive things about this eye liner! I was planning on going to buy it because of all the great reviews I've read and heard from everyone but I ended up getting it in my Ipsy Bag! WIN! I've been practicing a lot with this one lately and really like it! Comparing it to my EYEKO one I posted about last month, I feel like they are pretty similar but this one is less pigmented and I sometimes have to go over it a few times to get the jet black, but it's not really a huge complaint and I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Even if you are a beginner, because I definitely was and you have to start somewhere! BUT a friend told me that Physicians Formula Eye Booster 2-in1 is a dupe! So i'll probably purchase that one next and compare them!

NUDESTIX Concealer Pencil - This was my first time trying cream concealer and I am a fan! It's a super soft formula and very pigmented! Very easy to blend and is infused with moisturizing ingredients which I am a mega fan of. But, truthfully I've been reaching for my Maybelline FaceStudio Master Concealer more frequently than I have this one!

Noyah Lipstick in Smoke-  I had never heard of this brand before but I'm definitely a fan! This company uses natural formulas to hydrate and moisturize your lips. This color is not one I would have ever picked out for myself but I ended up LOVING it! Such a fun grey-lavender color that looks good with everything! It has a semi-matte finish and lasts for a few hours which is always a plus! It doesn't moisturize like a gloss would but it wasn't as drying as other matte lipsticks I've tried.  It comes off on my water bottle when I'm drinking but not enough to where I'm worried I would have to reapply it, worry about tit getting on my teeth, or smear on my lips. Definitely have my eye on their color  "Currant".

xoxo

Bailey

September Beauty Review

Last month I set some goals for myself to become a better and happier me. One of those goals was to become more knowledgeable about beauty products- applying them, different brands yotta yotta yotta. I have really tried to expand my makeup and hair product vocabulary. And by vocabulary I mean brands, prices, makeup dupes, must have products, different ways to apply it etc.

Growing up I mostly used drug store products because #broke #nomoney #noknowledge #safezone. I would rather spend $10 on a foundation and hate it rather than $50 which I'm sure many of you can relate to. But, for the most part I believe in the "you get what you pay for" philosophy so I've slowly converted over to more high end products. But sometimes I'm still a chicken. That's one of the reasons I tried out Ipsy and joined Influenster. I wanted to try new products to get a feel of which brands I liked and which ones I didn't care for (again, not being paid to say all this stuff, I just really think they are great!) I really also just LOVE trying new products, finding ones that I love, and sharing them!

So instead of just doing monthly Ipsy Glam Bag posts I'm going to change it up a bit and do Beauty Reviews on ALL the products I try or love! I'm also going to start adding in recommendation sections, dupes, and all that jazz. I'm not a beauty guru, but I am starting to learn more about being fabulous so that counts for something, right?

EYEKO Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner in black- This is my first liquid eyeliner I have ever tried! It is "online only" at Ulta and a "crazy-popular" item, which now I totally get why! Waterproof, easy to use, very pigmented, and features widelash enhancer. LOVE LOVE LOVE, it lasts me all day long and has a perfect precision tip. Now I just need to get better at applying it. Tips welcomed! Ha!

Eva NYC Dry Conditioner- Dry shampoo= best thing on earth. Dry Conditioner= I was confused. It has great reviews on all the websites I've looked at but I'd never heard of it. It's said to seal and soften the cuticle, and enhance shine and moisture. It smells amazing but I honestly have not used it a ton because I love the way my hair feels after dry shampoo- more textured, rather than this conditioner which makes it soft.

BellaPierre Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Autumn Glow - I Loved this mineral blush! It feels so light and smooth! Super pretty color that has a shimmer and glow to it! I sometimes use is as a bronzer  because of the brown tones in it. I definitely will be purchasing this in other colors.

Perfekt Liquid Gold Illuminating Perfector  So first off I have to say that I got this full size $30 product for FREE from using my Ipsy Rewards (if you review products, you get points). So that was dope. And I was stoked to try this because lately I am obsessed with highlighters and anything with a shimmer. I've heard such great things about this brand so I was excited to try this.  I mix this in with my normal lotion after getting out of the shower and it leaves a really pretty glow all over! You don't have to mix it with something else, but I felt like I could make it last longer this way! You can use it on your face, skin, and even as a leave in conditioner for your hair. It seriously is just a gorgeous product, yes I said gorgeous and I mean it. It feels amazing as is a 10 in 1 lotion.

Japonesque Liquid Light - Like I said before- I am a sucker for illuminating products lately. I also got this for FREE from Ipsy rewards which always makes me so excited! This is AWESOME. I have used it as my blush and as my highlight on my cheeks/nose/forehead. It is great! A super pretty, light, shimmer that leaves a pretty natural glow! 

xoxo,
Bailey

Influenster: Formula X VoxBox and $160 worth of FREE

This last month I received Influenster's Formula X VoxBox! I received the Delete All 5 Finger Nail Polish Remover,  The system XCEL Customizable Gel-Like Nail Polish Set , and the Formula X Nail Polish in TGIF.  I love doing my nails and I love getting my nails done even more. These products claimed to be a 4-step  at home gel manicure that's supposed to last up to 10 days. I've tried a few other "gel manicures" without the UV lamp and have never been sold on any of them so I was excited to try this!


Delete All Polish Remover- An intensive nail polish remover that's supposed to remover even your toughest polishes.  It has 5 holes for each of your fingers and you're supposed to be able to put them in with nail polish on and take them out with nail polish gone. Fastest nail polish remover i've EVER tried. I love it! The first time I tried it I even had glitter on my nails! It took about 2 times putting it in for 100% of my nail polish to be gone and it literally took me like 30 seconds total. The only thing I did not love about the product was that it isn't specific to just your finger nails so my skin gets that "acetone" feel on it that no one likes.  I would definitely purchase this product again! I'm curious to how long it is going to last me and if the sponge is going to get disgusting from all the nail polish removing. So for now it gets a 9/10 from me.

Gel-Like Nail Polish Set- 4 step manicure set to extend Formula X nail polish up to 10 days. The set comes with a Cleanser, Primer, Polish, and Shiner. You can purchase the colors on their own and use them like normal polish, or buy the set to make it last longer. I did not like the brushes used for the Cleanser or the primer. They separate when I am applying them and make it hard to control where it goes and I have to do more coats than necessary. It was really frustrating.  The color and shine applicators are great and didn't give me any problems. They were easy to maneuver and I felt like I had control. The first time I tried this my nails literally had chips the NEXT day! I was super bummed because I had high hopes for this product. After only 4 days I removed them because they looked terrible. I decided to give it another try last night and used it again because I'm hoping it was just 1 bad experience and that it will be different this time. I'm on day 2 and it really is just like any other polish I own.  I love the color and really like that it has multiple steps to follow because I feel like I am doing a little "extra" but I really feel like  I'm doing extra steps just for normal 1 step polish. There hasn't been any big wow factor for me that would persuade me to just use this brand of polish unless round 2 lasts up to 10 days this time. As of right now I would give this product a 5/10.

So, how have I gotten $160 worth of products in the last 3 months for FREE from Influenster? I'll tell you. For some reason I really LOVE trying new products and I LOVE reviewing products. With influenster it was a win win. I'd read up on it a lot before I decided to sign up. Basically I learned that you connect your profile to ALL your social media accounts so they can see how much "influence" you will have. You review products online and when a VoxBox comes available and you seem like a good fit for it (from the previous products you have reviewed) they will send you an email to do a survey.  You fill out the survey they send you and they analyze your responses to decide if you would be a good candidate to receive the box. If you are, you fill out your mailing address and then you wait for the box to come! Once you get the box you have to "sign it in" saying you got the box and then you have to do different tasks like posting on Sephoras beauty board, writing reviews not he products you received and sharing them to your blog, instagram, twitter ect. It takes time, but I really enjoy doing it so it's not hard for me at all!
I heard that it was really hard to get boxes but I have gotten 1 box each month since I signed up! I have LOVED doing it! You get more chances of getting a box by being involved! Asking and answering questions, writing reviews on all different types of products ect. It's so much fun and you don't have to pay anything! Just dedicate some time to write product reviews and you get rewarded with awesome stuff! All 3 of the boxes I have gotten have been in the beauty category because those are mostly the products I review! They have all sorts of boxes available each month! After my first VoxBox Campaign I even got an extra free gift- the Covergirl Naked Pallet because they liked all of my posts and reviews. It's awesome! If you are interested in signing up- click on my referral link and make sure to sign up with Facebook:
www.influenster.com/r/1710532
If you have any more questions- ASK AWAY :)

xoxo,
Bailey



*I received these products free for testing purposes*

August Makeup Review

Secret Garden Ampoule Masks by Sally's Box-  1 Olive oil mask and 1 Camellia Oil mask. I don't love facial masks because they make me feel disgusting while I have them on so I haven't used them yet. I get worried I'm going to break out or that it's going to make my skin dry. This one claims to be a moisturizing mask so I might need to give it a try. 

12-IN-ONE AMAZING LEAVE-IN TREATMENT by IT HAIR CARE- This product claims to Gets rid of 1. Frizz 2. Tangles 3. Brittle ends / Adds 4. Body 5. Shine 6. Health / Repairs 7. Dry hair 8. Damaged hair / Protects 9. Color-treated hair 10. Against heat 11. Against split ends 12. Against breakage.  I LOVED this product!  Probably one of my top 10 fave Ipsy products I have received. The biggest thing I have noticed since using this is that my hair feels healthier and is less frizzy! I will definitely purchase this product again! I put it on when my hair is wet after I shower and sometimes I put a little in my hair at night when it's dry.
My rating: 10/10. 

I-LINE 24-7 Eyeliner in Black Magic by Beauty For Real- This eyeliner really does stay on 24-7 and I love it for that reason! It is really pigmented and doesn't smudge easily. At the same time that sucks because when I'm applying it it dries SO quickly and if I make a mistake it is hard to fix. I have about 10 seconds where I can use one of my makeup brushes to smudge/shape my liner but after that I have to get creative. The point isn't as small as I prefer so it's usually a lot thicker than I prefer. I have liked this eyeliner better than my usual Covergirl Perfect Point, but I'm not sure if I'd buy it again because it's so hard to shape! 
My Rating: 7/10

You Glow Girl Highlighter by OFRA- I love getting highlighters from Ipsy.  I have loved all of the ones I have gotten and this one did not disappoint! I feel ike you can't go wrong with a highlighter though. It lasts most of the day and has a pretty pink shimmer to it! I have no complaints about it! I have gotten a few other OFRA products from them and have liked them all. I would definitely buy this highlighter again! 
My Rating: 9/10

Pain Pot in Spinning Teacups by Ciate London- I really liked the formula of this product as well as the brush! Super easy application and I only needed 2 coats which surprised me since it's such a light shade.  It has stayed on fairly well for the past week- comparable to other nail polishes I've used. I didn't personally love the color but I would be interested in trying this brand again!
My Rating: 7/10 (mostly because of the color)

I seriously LOVE getting an Ipsy Glambag every month! I get to try so many different brands and products for only $10 a month! I would recommend it to everyone and anyone! Some of these products are $10 just by themselves and you end up getting 5 of them! 

xoxo

Bailey

*All pictures from Ipsy.com*

July Makeup Review

* Sorry for the font/sizing inconsistency it literally will not save it any other way*

This definitely wasn't one of my best Glambags that I've gotten because I have only used 2/5 of the products.  Usually I end up using all of them but this time I will probably only use 3-4/5.  But the products that I have used I REALLY like and most of the products I received were full size.

Show Me Your Cheeks Blush in Peach Pink- This is my first Elizabeth Mott product I have tried! This has become my favorite blush! I love this perfect summer color and that it has an iridescent finish to it! It lasts longer than a lot of my other blushes have. I would definitely purchase again, worth the price!

My Rating: 10/10

Delectable Lemon & Cream Ultra Nourishing Hand Cream by Delectable by Cake Beauty- This was one of my full size products that I got in my Glambag! This is my second product from Delectable by Cake and I really like their products. You can pick this brand up at Target which I love. Lemon isn't normally a scent I would buy, but I ended up really liking it! It wasn't too strong and it was really sweet. They have other yummy flavors like Vanilla  or Coconut so I probably would have chosen one of those instead!  I keep this one in my purse with me at all times, it's a perfect size! This lotion is super nourishing and didn't leave my hands feeling greasy! Worth the price, but it is comparable to other lotions so the reason I would purchase it again would be if I loved the other smells!

My Rating: 8/10

Meet Matt(e) Trimony Eyeshadow in Matt Moskowitz- I have not yet tried this product and I don't think I will because 1) I am not a huge fan of theBalm cosmetics, I have gotten a few samples from Ipsy and have ended up giving them away. 2) I am not a fan of this share, and I like my eyeshadow to have shimmer in it. 

OFRA Cosmetics Lip Liner in Silk- I got this as a full size product. I have not used this product yet either. have never worn lip liner in my life. I have never found it necessary and never bought any to try. This shade is really pretty and would look nice with some of my lipsticks I have but I will definitely have to google youtube videos and instructions on how to use it haha. 

Luxie Beauty Small Angled Eye Brush I got this as a full size product. I have not yet used it. I have another brush exactly like it so it hasn't been necessary. I like receiving different makeup brushes from Ipsy because I've gotten to try tons of different tools I have never tried! This is the first one I haven't used immediately!

xoxo,
Bailey 

*All pictures came from Ipsy.com*

Ole Henriksen VoxBox Review

My face is complicated. In the past few months I have tried SOOO many different face washes, primers, moisturizers and I just can't find combinations that take all my problems away. My nose is SUPER dry and can get really red and blotchy. When I put foundation on it looks awful and just creates a while new problem. The rest of my skin is pretty normal though. Not too oily, not too dry, a few zits here and there but manageable. But it is so frustrating. I hate spending lots of money on face products because I don't want it to end up not working, you know? I usually purchase sample sizes if possible, but still! This last month I received my 2nd VoxBox from Influenster in the mail and it was an answer to my make-up loving prayers. I got the Ole Henriksen box that came with 3 different products,  FOR FREE*. I am in LOVE and you will be too.

The first product that I used was Power Bright  It is a 3-step brightening system for dullness, uneven skin tone, fine lines and wrinkles. I personally have never have never noticed if my skin fell into any of those categories but figured I would give it a shot! I don't LOVE masks because I do not like things touching my face especially if it is sticky or thick, so I usually just stay away from them but I'm glad I tried these ones!The first thing I noticed was how SOFT and smooth my skin was after! It was DRASTIC! The first thing you put on is a sugar scrub- this one made me go crazy because it was SOOO sticky haha. The next one is a thick clay mask that kind of would burn if I had any zits but it wasn't unbearable. The next one is a gel that actually felt really great and cooling. My skin has been consistently softer  after using this product for the past 3 weeks and I have loved it. I don't think I would ever purchase it again though just because I am not much of a "mask" person and it takes about 30 minutes to complete the whole process and I am not patient.

Now lets talk the Sheer Transformation Moisturizer. My face was in heaven. This product is supposed to be used for dryness, darkspots, uneven texutre/skintone. Let me tell you, there was an instant difference after using it once. Hands down the best and most effective moisturizer I have ever used in my life. #notbeingdramatic It is amazing. My skin feels instantly drenched in moisture, dramatic word choice but the only one that I could come up with to explain how amazing it is. I have used it every single night and have finally found the solution to my dry problematic nose. I will definitely be purchasing this product after this one is gone. It is pricey..... but to me it is worth it to finally have my makeup going on smooth like I've always wanted and saying goodbye to my flakey nose. It is so moisturizing I only have to use a little to feel satisfied. This product is a 10/10.

Every morning before I apply my makeup I put on this Truth Serum. It is used as a solution for fine lines/wrinkles, uneven texutre/dullness, and elasticity. I think this product is another reason why my make-up has been going on so much better these days! I have been using it kind of like a primer and apply it right before my foundation. I have tried different serums and primers that made my face feel sticky and thick and I hate that. This one feels refreshing and smells incredible. This product gets a 10/10 as well and I am going to strongly consider buying it again.

I love that these products are good for oily, dry, and normal skin. I don't know if I necessarily recognized the "brightness" of my skin or my skin becoming firmer, but the dryness and blotchiness I have had for years now has finally gone away! I am so glad I got to try these products! They are ones I normally wouldn't have thought of splurging for, but now I know how amazing they are and that they are worth the price! I will probably just purchase the moisturizer and see if it is just as effective by itself!

xoxo,
Bailey

*I received these products free from Influenster for testing purposes*