Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale

I recently went into Bath & Body Works and hit up the Semi Annual Sale. I got quite a bit of stuff but some of it were birthday gifts and not for me so I'm not going to include those things in this blog.

 

 

I got three of the foaming hand soaps. The Pomegranate Peony and Pink Grapefruit were $1.75 I believe and the Watermelon Lemonade was $3. I also got myself three of the pocketbacs. I got Watermelon Lemonade, Donuts About You and Perfect Beach Day. These for 5 for $5 but the other two I got as gifts.

 

 

I have been searching for the Cinnamon Sugared Donut candles and can never find them. The day I went in I found two of the small mason jar candles for $2 so I grabbed them both! I also got 2 of the wallflowers in Pink Lemonade Punch and Cinnamon Sugared Donut. They were 75% off.

 

That's all for my short little B & BW SAS haul I hope you enjoyed.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Colors Of The Rainbow Tag!

I saw this tag going around YouTube and thought it was cool so I decided to do a Blog post. This is the Colors Of The Rainbow Tag and the purpose Is to name a makeup or clothing item for each of the colors. I switched it up a little bit and chose makeup and nail polish because my clothing items consist mostly of black, white and jeans.

 

 

Red ~ NYX Butter Gloss in Cherry Pie

Orange ~ Baby Lips in Oh Orange

Yellow ~ Nicole By O.P.I. in Hit The Lights (Selena Gomez Collection)

Blue ~ Urban Outfitters in Pixie

Green ~ Revlon in Sassy

Purple ~ NYC in Plaza Plumberry

Pink ~ e.l.f. Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Pink Umbrellas

Multicolor ~ Deborah Lippmann in Happy Birthday

 

I tag anyone who wants to do it!

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara Review

I got this mascara in the Spring Walmart Beauty Box. It retails for about $8. Here is my review...

 

 

The package said that you would see lash growth in 30 days. Honestly I don't see any change in the length of my eye lashes which I am disappointed about. I'm not saying that it doesn't work, maybe it works for other people but it just didn't work for me. Aside from that, I really do love this mascara. It's not sticky, it makes my lashes dark and long when I have it on. I don't get clumps and I don't have spidery lashes when I use it. I would definitely buy this mascara. It didn't grow my lashes, but the product was amazing even without that and its around the same price as any other mascara. If it was a $20 mascara I would say don't waste the money because it doesn't grow your lashes (In my case anyway) but because it's $8 and a really good product, I would say if you want to spend the money definitely go try it out. I personally think it is worth the money.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Things That Could Be Causing Your Breakouts

I suffer from break outs once in a while and I try to pin point exactly what is breaking me out. Below is a list of some of the things that I have found to break me out and also some general ideas for helping to prevent them as well.

1. Cell Phone. Frequently wipe down with a disinfectant wipe.

2. Yoga Mat. Wipe before and after especially if you are using someone else's.

3. Pillow Cases. Wash once a week.

4. Hands. Try not to touch your face especially when you haven't washed your hands.

5. Laundry Detergent. I am allergic to some detergents and they make me breakout.

6. Food. This can sometimes be a cause. For example greasy foods.

7. Makeup. I breakout when I use foundation and some moisturizers/lotions.

8. Period. If you are a female, you can break out during that time of the month.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

How To: Cleanse Your Face

So I thought I would do something a little different for todays blog, I am going to do a how to type of blog. This one is How To: Cleanse Your Face...

1. Wash your face. This gets rid of a majority of your makeup, oil and residue.

2. Makeup Remover Toilette. This will clean any remaining makeup that is still left on your face and you can also remove mascara.

3. Use your cleansing system brush if you have one to deep clean your face and get anything that could be left behind from the previous steps.

4. Apply Toner. This restores the PH Balance of your skin. Moisturizers and skin treatments also work better. (I need to start doing this)

5. Add serum or eye cream. Wait two minutes to allow this to soak into your skin.

6. Use moisturizer/night cream.

7. Use Spot Treatment. Use this after you moisturize to avoid flaking in the morning.

8. Drink 8 oz. of water. This hydrates your skin and is just overall good for you.

Tip: Do not put more than 5 products on your face before bedtime.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

I Love Summer Tag!

Today is the first day of Summer so I thought I would post the I Love Summer Tag! Enjoy!!!! :)

1. Favorite Bronzer : I don't use bronzer.

2. Favorite Summer Drink: Raspberry Iced Tea.

3. Favorite Summer Lip Product: Anything moisturizing like Baby Lips, Nivea or EOS.

4. Pool or Beach: Depends on what I want to do. If I want to swim then pool, if I want to tan then beach.

5. What is your must have hair styling product: Only product I really use is leave in conditioner.

6. Sun Bathing or Fake Tan: Sun Bathing.

7. Favorite Summer Nail Polish: At the moment Essie Blossom Dandy.

8. Any Summer Traditions: BBQ, Beach Party, Fireworks, Camping.

9. Favorite Summer Scent: At the moment Victoria's Secret Mango Temptation Body Spray.

10. Favorite BBQ Food: Chicken and Corn on the Cob.

11. Favorite Summer Proof Product: Waterproof Mascara.

12. Any Summer Plans: Read, Swim, Hike, Camp, Shop, BBQ.

I tag anyone who wants to do it!

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Revlon Illuminate Skin Renewal System Review

So I went  ahead and bought a more expensive cleansing brush. It is not the Clarisonic but it is $25 more than the Olay VA-VA-VIVID that I bought a while back. I loved my Olay cleansing brush but I wanted something a little bigger and with more cleansing options. The cleansing system that I got is the Revlon Illuminate Skin Renewal System.

 

 

It comes with a case and three different attachments.

 

 

There are two speeds, high and low. It also spins around instead of vibrating like the Olay. Wipe the hand piece with a damp cloth.

 

 

I got it in pink and white but I also saw them in just pink and I think just white. It takes two AA batteries. Rinse attachments after each use with warm water. You can also use warm, soapy water.

 

 

The first attachment (the one on the left) is the Soft Silicone Flex-Tip. This removes dirt, makeup and bacteria. Use this at low speed. The picture didn't come out that clear but this is the attachment in the previous video that you can see more clearly.

 

The middle attachment is the Exfoliating Brush. This removes dead skin cells and stimulates muscles. Use this at low speed.

 

The attachment on the right is the Cleansing Sponge. This is made for intensive and soothing facial cleansing. It also removes makeup and oil. Use this brush on either high or low setting.

 

A few Tips...

 

Do not use in the shower or bath tub

Don not use if you have a rash, severe acne or other skin ailments

Rinse your face with warm water and pat dry

 

I love this cleansing brush. It is so light weight and compact. I love that it comes with a case, it makes it easy for travel and keeps in clean at the same time. I also love the fact that it comes with three applicator attachments and rotates. I wanted something a little more high tech then the Olay system but I just couldn't talk myself into spending so much on the Clarisonic. Maybe one day HAHA! All in all I am very pleased with the Revlon cleansing brush and I feel as though it cleans my skin deeper and makes my skin feel even better.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

Empties June 2015

These are all of the things that I have used up over the last few months...

 

HAIR:

 

 

I used up two Head & Shoulders Almond Oil shampoos. I love it and it's the only thing that seems to work for my dry scalp so I will keep repurchasing that.

I used up a tea tree shampoo as well. It smells really good but it seems like after a couple of uses it just didn't work as well as the Head & Shoulders.

I used up three conditioners. The V05 tea therapy smelled really good, the White Rain Ocean Mist is by far my favorite scent and the Herbal Essences conditioner had a floral scent that I really enjoyed as well.

I also used up a tea tree oil that I used on my scalp a couple times a week hoping that it would help my scalp but I didn't really see the same results as I did with the Head & Shoulders.

I used up two hair masks. the Argan Oil and the Keratin Protein. Both smelled good but I didn't see that much of a difference but they were also pretty small sizes. If I bought either of them again it would be the Keratin Protein hair mask because it smelled the best out of the two and it is also good for color treated hair.

 

BODY:

 

 

I used up three body washes. I loved the Bath & Body Works Strawberry Sparkler. It really did smell like strawberries and I would definitely buy it again if they brought it back. The Herbal Essences body wash smelled like coconuts and I would buy that if it went on sale again. The White Rain Ocean Mist was the best one of all.

I loved the Violet Sweet Pea foaming milk bath. I made my skin smell so good and feel so soft when I got out of the bath tub.

I liked the Renewal shave gel. It wasn't my favorite. It didn't make my skin feel soft like the skintimate but it is a good stand in.

The Secret Clinical Strength deodorant was amazing. I could smell it all day long, even when I went to take a shower at night. I got this for free in a Walmart Beauty Box but if it ever went on sale I would definitely purchase it.

I also used up three travel size body washes. The Dove one was very creamy and smelled good and I would buy it if it went on sale. The two Ulta shower gels both smelled good but the Water Blossom one was my favorite. The other one was Pink Petals I believe.

 

RANDOM:

 

 

I used up two candles I have had for years. They are both from Charlotte Russe. The Peony Flower and Winter Berry both smelled good but the berry one was my favorite out of the two.

I used up a colgate toothpaste. It was just a toothpaste, it did it's job. I'm not too particular about my toothpaste, I usually just buy whatever is on sale.

I used up an e.l.f. makeup remover pen, It worked great and I do have another one that I am currently using.

I also used up a nail polish remover. That one is kind of self explanatory.

 

FREE SAMPLES:

 

 

I also used up a bunch of free samples. I liked the Nivea in shower lotions. I am planning on buying some. The Purity, Fresh, Soap & Glory and First Aid Beauty face cleansers did their job. The Origins and Clinique moisturizers smelled good but one of them made me break out so those aren't something that I am going to be buying. The Origins face mask smelled kind of funny to me. The Glam Glow mask sample was just what it says. The Hope in a Jar moisturizer broke me out so I won't purchase that.

 

SKIN CARE:

 

 

I love the Simple Foaming Cleanser. It lasted so long and is so worth the money.

The Olay and First Aid Beauty cleansers worked good.

 I really liked the Eucerin moisturizer and I will definitely use it again in the future.

I loved the Boscia black mask and really wish it wasn't so expensive. I am searching for something cheaper and similar.

The Yes to Cucumbers and Olay makeup wipes were fine but I honestly didn't think they were anything special.

I loved the Simple Makeup Remover Pads and will definitely be getting more of those.

I also really loved the face masks. The three I got were Mint Chocolate Chip. Clean Up Mud with Aloe and Creamy Coconut. They all smelled so good but my favorite one was definitely the Mint Chocolate Chip. 

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

What's On My Phone?

Here is everything that I have on my phone at the moment...

 

I apologize in advance for the horrible photo quality. I had to take the photos on my IPOD and this was the only way I could capture the apps without having the flash show up...

 

 

FIRST PAGE

 

Internet

Settings

Calculator

Clock

Yahoo! ~ My personal email account.

Facebook ~ Also personal.

FB Messenger

Instagram

Twitter

Chase ~ Where I pay my Amazon card.

Discover ~ Where I pay my Discover card.

Citi ~ Where I pay my Citi card.

MyDays ~ This is a period tracker.

Play Store ~ This is where you buy and download apps on an Android phone.

Gallery

Advanced Task Killer ~ This kills any unused apps and saves on your battery.

 

PAGE TWO

 

Shop kick ~ Earn points for shopping and walking into certain stores and you can trade them in for gift cards.

S Health ~ Keep track of diet, exercise and weight loss.

Keep safe ~ Hide any photos you want hidden. I use this for blog photos so that I can find them easier.

Antivirus

Blogger ~ Blog on the go

YouTube

Taylor Swift ~ This is a fill in the lyrics game that I play on the bus to work to keep me occupied.

Weather Widget

 

These are the permanent icons that stay when you swipe to the other pages...

 

Contacts

Phone

Camera

Messages

Apps

 

 

The case that I am currently using is a mint green hard case that I got from Amazon for about $9. It's from the brand Caseology.

 

I wanted to show you what the case looked like from the front when it's on the phone so I used the flash for this one. Sorry about the flash on the screen. :)

 

By the way, I have the Samsung Galaxy S5. The background that I have on my phone is actually a picture that I took of a random street that I was walking down at night when it was foggy. I just think it looks kind of creepy.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

What's On My Kindle?

Here is the second What's On My... blog. This one is the What's On My Kindle blog. I am only going to give brief descriptions because I have quite a few books on my kindle. I love to read and the Kindle is the best purchase I have ever made. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do writing it...

 

PAGE ONE:

 

Affliction ~ Book 22 in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series by Laurell K. Hmilton about a female Marshall who can raise the dead and has several relationships with various supernatural beings.

 

Fifty Shades Of Grey Trilogy ~ BDSM relationship romance trilogy by E.L. James. Definitely for mature readers.

 

Kiss The Dead ~ Book 21 in the Anita Blake Series. 

 

Arena One: Slaverunners ~ Book one of three by Morgan Rice about the post apocalyptic world.

 

Beauty: An Anita Blake Novella ~ A short novel in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Found ~ Book 8 of 8 in The Vampire Journals series by Morgan Rice about as teenage girl who gets involved in the vampire world while looking for clues as to who she really is.

 

Vowed ~ Book 7 in the Vampire Journals Series.

 

Betrothed ~ Book 6 in The Vampire Journals Series.

 

Desired ~ Book 5 in The Vampire Journals Series.

 

Destined ~ Book 4 in The Vampire Journals Series.

 

 

PAGE TWO:

 

Betrayed ~ Book 3 in The Vampire  Journals Series.

 

Loved ~ Book 2 in The Vampire Journals Series.

 

Turned ~ Book 1 in The Vampire Journals Series.

 

Not My Daughter ~ By Barbara Delinsky. This is a book about a few teenage girlfriends who decide to get pregnant together.

 

Beastly ~ By Alex Flinn. This is about a teenage boy who is cursed with ugliness unless he can find someone to fall in love him within a certain time.

 

Hit List ~ Book 20 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Bullet ~ Book 19 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Flirt ~ Book 18 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Skin Trade ~ Book 17 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Blood Noir ~ Book 16 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

 

PAGE THREE:

 

The Harlequin ~ Book 15 in the Anita Black Series.

 

Danse Macabre ~ Book 14 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Micah ~ Book 13 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Incubus Dreams ~ Book 12 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Cerulean Sins ~ Book 11 in the Anita Black Series.

 

Narcissus In Chains ~ Book 10 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Obsidian Butterfly ~ Book 9 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Blue Moon ~ Book 8 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

Burnt Offerings ~ Book 7 in the Anita Blake Series.

 

A Quest For Heroes ~ This book is by Morgan Rice and It is book one in I believe what will be three. I haven't read this one yet but I downloaded it because it was free and I like her other series.

 

 

PAGE FOUR:

 

The New Oxford American Dictionary

Oxford Dictionary Of English

Archived Items

 

This last page is stuff that comes on the Kindle. I want to apologize in advance for the photo quality. This is the best I could get them without having a glare on the screen. I got one of the first Kindles to come out so it isn't touch screen and it doesn't have a backlight.

 

 

This is the case I am currently using. It's the Vera Bradley Tablet Sleeve in Lola.

 

That's what is on my Kindle. I hope you enjoyed it and definitely read the books if you haven't already and you like what they are about.

 

Thanks for Reading :)

 

XOXO Lola 

What's On My IPOD?

I want to start doing some different types of blogs not just beauty, skin care, nails, etc. This is the start of a What's On My... series of blogs. The first one is a What's On My IPOD Blog. Here it is...

 

First off, I have the IPOD Touch 5th Generation 32 GB Blue.

 

 

MAIN SCREEN:

 

Most of these are self explanatory so I'm not going to explain them.

 

Safari

App Store

iTunes Store

Music

Camera

Photos

Facebook

YouTube

Instagram

Pinterest

Amazon

Kindle

Sims FreePlay ~ A free version of the Sims game.

Covet Fashion ~ Buying and putting together outfits for events to earn cash, tickets and diamonds.

Dragon Mania Legends ~ Breeding and training dragons.

Agent Alice ~ Hidden object game mixed with murder mystery.

Guess Person ~ Basically Guess Who.

Charades ~ This is like Heads Up!

Misc. ~ This is where I keep all the apps that I don't use that often if at all.

 

 

 

MISC. SCREEN ONE:

 

FaceTime

Voice Memos

Newsstand

Notes

Passbook

Stocks

Reminders

Maps

Weather

 

 

MISC. SCREEN TWO:

 

Health

iBooks

Tips

Podcasts

Videos

Game Center

Messages

Mail

Clock

 

 

This is the case that I am currently using for my IPOD. It's blue on the top and black and greyish color zig zag stripes on the bottom. I can't remember the brand but I got it on Amazon for about $6.

 

That's what is on my IPOD I hope you liked it.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

How I Blog...Any Suggestions?

Todays Blog is going to be different than any of the others. This one is going to be about how I blog. How I choose the topics, take pictures, and post. I do not consider myself a complete blogger. There are things that I am still working on and things that I want to improve on. If anyone has any suggestions please leave them in the comments below or in any of my Instagram photos. I greatly appreciate any tips on making my blog better.

The first thing I do is make a list in my notebook. This list includes any blog ideas that I have, products that I want to talk about, ideas that I get from watching YouTube videos, etc.

Next I take photos on my phone of any products that I want to include as part of the blogs. I find that this is the hardest part. I am still trying to find the best background, way to set things up and lighting. It's been my experience that my photos either come out too dark or too light. If I take the photos when it's dark and use a flash, the products have a shine most of the time. If I take the photos when it's light and don't use a flash they seem like they are too dark. I am constantly trying to improve the quality of my photos to not only post on my Instagram but also to make my blog a little better.

The next thing I do is add the photos to my blog and then write out everything that I want to. I try not to make it too long so that people don't get bored and have to read a short story but I also try not to make them too short so people think that I don't put time and effort into my blog.

The last thing I do is publish my blog and then post a photo on my Instagram saying what my blog post is about and adding some hash tags for products, brands, or other things that are included in my blog post. I usually use the Instagram filters to edit the photo that I am using.

Depending on how much time I have and how busy I am during the week, sometimes I write the blog and post it on the same day. Sometimes I write multiple blogs in the same day and schedule them for different days and times.

So that is basically what I do when it comes to blogging. I am still pretty new to it and I'm still learning things. I am very tech challenged and don't know how to do a lot of things when it comes to editing and layouts and things like that.

Feel free to leave me any suggestions and tips for making my blog better and for taking photos. I appreciate any help I can get.

Thanks for reading :)

XOXO Lola

Summer Reading List

This is my Summer Reading List. Since Summer is officially around the corner I thought I would share some of the books that I enjoy reading. I choose books for many different age groups, interests, etc. Enjoy and read...

 

 

AUTOBIOGRAPHIES:

 

Welcome To My World ~ Johnny Weir

Out Of Sync ~ Lance Bass

 

SERIES:

 

Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series ~ Laurell K. Hamilton

Flowers In The Attic Series ~ V.C. Andrews

 

CLASSICS:

 

To Kill A Mockingbird ~Harper Lee

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings ~ Maya Angelou

 

AUTHORS:

 

Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, The Last Song, Safe Haven, A Walk To Remember)

Caroline B. Cooney (The Face On The Milk Carton Series,  Both Sides Of Time Time Travel Series)

 

GOOD READS:

 

Water For Elephants

Claude & Camille ~ Stephanie Cowell

May Favorites!

Here are my favorites for the month of May...

 

HAIR/BODY:

 

 

I have been loving the Herbal Essences body wash and conditioner. The body wash smells like coconuts and the conditioner smelled floral.

 

SKIN CARE:

 

 

I have really been loving the Queen Helene mud mask again. I was using up my sample masks and so I haven't been using my other ones and when I finished those I started using this one again and fell in love all over again in May. I have also been loving The First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads.

 

NAILS:

 

 

I have been loving Essie polishes in May. My two most used for the month were e-nuf is e-nif and Jazzy Jubilant. I have also been using the LA Colors Top Coat all month as well. It dries fast and it's shiny and really helps with chipping.

 

APPLIANCES/BEVERAGES:

 

 

I have had my Keurig for months and always forget to put it in my favorites blog but not this month. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Keurig. The K Cups I have been loving are the Lipton Sweet Iced Tea because it's been getting hotter as well as the Bigelow Vanilla Chai. I love the Chai for rainy days and chilly nights.

 

TV SHOWS:

 

May is the month of season finales. Once Upon A Time, The Vampire Diaries, The Originals and Grey's Anatomy all had theirs and they were pretty good for the most part. Grey's felt more like an episode ending instead of a finale but it was still ok. I think of all, Once Upon A Time was the best.

 

I have also been liking Reign and Game Of Thrones. I have been watching them online because I was a little late to the game. I am almost caught up on Game Of Thrones and I have Season Two of Reign to watch. Both are really good shows.

 

APPS:

 

I found two apps in May that I am addicted to. The first is Agent Alice, which is a hidden object game mixed with murder mystery. Also Covet Fashion, where you buy and put together outfits for certain events. This game really has no point but I am obsessed. HAHA!

 

OTHER:

 

EMOJIS. I have never really jumped on the Emoji band wagon but when I got my new cell phone I was playing around with a lot of different things and I became obsessed with Emojis.

 

Those are my May favorites. I hope you enjoyed them and get some ideas of things you want to try if you haven't already.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola