Thursday, March 27, 2014

Mini Beauty Haul- spring break 2014

  Spring break has got me forgetting about school and has me focusing on the dry patches of my legs and the oily patches of my forehead. At school I rarely have time to or even remember to put lotion or body oil after I shower. AND, forget about washing my face at night! It's an extremely rare occasion when I actually finish my homework and can muster up the strength to head over to the bathroom. Ugh. 

Buying new products to try out always get me excited to get back to the sink or shower and take care of my body. My hair and skin is in much need of TLC, so what better time to get down to business than spring break?! I'm holding off on buying cleansers and other things since I have some other products I need to finish before I go off and buy more! Here are the things I've recently picked up.

-Products explained L-R-


1. Yes to Cucumbers Facial Wipes ($8.49) - I've been a fan of simple's kind to skin cleansing wipes for a very long time now, they're basic get everything off your face wipes. But in the beauty world I've been seeing constant love going to these wipes, so i thought i might just give 'em a go! So far so good!

2. Herbal Essences Naked Cleansing Conditioner ($4.99)- I was on the hunt for shampoo and i stumbled upon this one! I originally thought it was a "value size" of the naked conditioner line but it wasn't! It's what it says it is! On the bottle it says "...let this low lather hair cleansing conditioner go to work, combining the conditioning properties of a nourishing oil while gently cleansing the hair, for touchably soft hair" So in short you only use this product instead of shampoo AND conditioner. I thought this was a pretty neat concept,, or a cool way of telling the consumer it may be a 2 in 1 hair product! But- this may be the answer to keeping shampoo away from my head one more day. I've been trying to be nicer to my hair and this may be the answer!

3. Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil ($4.99)- This coconut oil was so much cheaper than the oil I've found at whole foods! I've been trying to become a coconut oil user but prices had me holding off but i finally did it! I tested it on my hands last night and they feel so incredibly soft! You can only purchase this puppy in-store. There are other sources such as vitacost.com that can deliver right to your doorstep (prices may vary) if you so desire! I can't wait to try all of the things this power product can do!

4. Pure Rosehip Seed Oil ($6.79)- I have combination/oil and acne prone skin. So i have breakouts more often than i should for my age. So, always in search for products that can help me clear my skin, I've heard many good things about this specific oil. Properties that increase cell turnover and diminishing dark spots and acne scars got me hooked. I hope these claims are true! I'm super excited for it to work wonders.

5. Mario Badescu Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion ($18.00)- Wow-that is quite the mouthful! I was in search of a toner since my salicylic acid based toner had run out i kinda wanted some change in this part of my skincare routine! This lotion was found under their oily skincare line and claims to deep clean and remove bacteria. So far it feels great and non-stripping on the skin!

6. Herbal Essences Naked Moisture Shampoo($3.99)- No parabens and sulfates...for 3.99? I'll give it go! Hoping this shampoo lives up to all the hype and it's claims! 

7. Biotin 1000 mcg's ($2.49)- I used to take biotin everyday about 2 years ago and that's when i had my  longest and healthiest hair. Why did i ever stop taking it? Biotin is supposed to be a super supplement that aids in the healthy maintenance/growth of your hair, skin and and nails! Trying everything i can to get these locks back in shape!

8. L'oreal Infallible the Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner in Black ($8.99) - Another mouthful (and not skincare related!). I'm a big "cat eye"- or flick if you will- person. Winging out my eyeliner is must for me. The nib on this eyeliner is super tiny (0.4mm) and is nice for getting that clean line. It gives me a more feminine and put together look! I stopped trying with the eye makeup since my glasses did not allow for fanciness like this (not even i could tell how much effort i put into my lashes) but now that i got me a fresh set of contacts i can revive my love with liners! 

I'm still in the market for a new body wash, body polish and serum... all of which the body shop seems to have! And of course their sales protect my wallet from having a nervous breakdown! Excited to see what it brings me! See ya soon!

Stay street (◕‿◕✿)

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

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My days have been fast and slow. Fast in the nice parts and of course slow in the not so happy parts. Nights leaving me anxious for the next day but the light of my phone keeps reminding me only a minute has passed in the last 20 minutes of my mind. I've been having a lot of conflicting things going on in my mind. I'm going to see a therapist tomorrow and see if we can sort some things out. I really want to transfer schools again and start new, but when you've got no money and you're not poor enough to the government to receive enough financial aid...you're kinda stuck where you are. And as for my major...who knows what i want anymore. I'm 20 and i feel like i should have these things somewhat sorted out better than what it is now. I'm missing Andrew more than ever and i feel like if he was with me all of the time i wouldn't have these issues of not knowing what to do. I don't need anything but him to be ok, to be sound and safe feeling. ANYWAYS, i went thrifting this weekend and i took photos of things i didn't get. Why? Cause you'll see photos of me in things i did buy. I kinda regret not making these purchases, but alas the bank account only allowed for a lunch at native foods. But i also did buy a cute black hat! ^_^ Before heading home for spring break my sissy came over and we celebrated her 5:09 mile in wicker park! It was super cold but we managed to have a grand 'ol time!


This lil guy had a hole in the back :(


Both of these pieces had rips in them and weren't reasonably priced for super worn out items!



Italian Meatball sub <3 
Probably the only fake meat meal that fills me up alll the way. 

bad picture of me and ma new hat (¬‿¬)


So, today hopefully I'll head out to find me so face products for this weather. Meaning,,,,the warmer it gets, the oilier my face gets...thus breaking out more often.ugh. Can't wait to actually go out and do things! Ah! It's gonna take lots of shopping and good food to make me finally start my homework...See ya 'till next time~

Stay street (✿◠‿◠)

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