February Favorites!

Here are my February Favorites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

 

 

I have been loving my Vera Bradley Cargo Sling in Flower Shower since I got it in January. It holds everything I need with extra space. I can even put a 1 liter bottle inside and zip it up. This is my newest favorite pattern from Vera!

 

 

This Strawberry Sparkler shower gel from Bath & Body Works smells so good. I am just about out of it and it lasted me such a long time even using it everyday.

 

 

My two favorite nail polishes for February have been Pure Ice in First Time and Deborah Lippmann in Mermaid's Dream. I have been into the green, mermaid, sea type of colors recently and these are my favs! I also just picked up a Tips and Toes polish that looks a lot like Mermaid's Dream. Check out my previous haul blog for that!

 

 

I have also been loving the First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream intense therapy. With the weather being so cold here in Vermont lately my skin has been so chapped and dry, but this really seems to be helping.

 

I have recently gone back to using my Vaseline lip therapy for the past few weeks. I neglected it when I found the First Aid Beauty Lip therapy but to save on that, because it is kind of pricey, I go back and forth between that and this. I do really love this lip balm. I use it at night before I go to bed and when I wake up, my lips feel so hydrated.

 

Other Favorites...

 

I recently watched the documentary To Russia With Love, mainly because I love Johnny Weir, but it was such a good watch. I normally don't like the documentary type stuff but this one was such a good one. It tells about the Gay ban in Russia and some gay Russians speak out about how they feel and how they are treated. It really is very powerful and makes you really appreciate living in a country where you are basically breaking the law by being who you are. I highly recommend watching it.

 

I have also been listening to Meghan Trainor. I didn't like her when she came out with All About That Bass but then I heard her song Lips Are Movin' and I fell in love with it. I gave her another chance and now I love her and All About That Bass! I also really like her song Dear Future Husband.

 

I also wanted to mention BlogSpot. I have been blogging for a couple of months now and I am really enjoying it. I love going on YouTube and watching all of the videos and getting recommendations about products, but because I am not comfortable in front of the camera blogging is perfect for me because I can share the things that I love with others like me that might get some ideas of different products they could look into.

 

I have also really been loving Instagram, I'm not sure if I have this in another favorites blog though. I love posting pictures of products and announcing new blog posts. I love the comments I get from followers and all of the likes on my pictures.

 

Those are my February favorites. Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

Walmart & A.C. Moore Haul

Today's blog is a short haul of some of the things that I bought recently that I wanted to share. Enjoy!

 

 

I made a trip to Walmart because I needed some more shampoo and it's the cheapest there. I got the Head & Shoulders dry scalp care in Almond Oil. It's the only shampoo I can use without my scalp being so dry and the almond oil one smells so good. I also needed body wash so I picked up this White Rain Ocean Mist which also smells so good.

 

 

I have been hearing around YouTube that the Walmart 3 wick candles are just as good as the Bath & Body ones so when I was there I decided to check them out. I got the Sweet Pea and the Strawberry Lemonade. They smell so good and I really do think they could give B & BW a run for their money. The strawberry lemonade is my favorite. The best part is that these candles are only $3.50!

 

 

The other place I went was A.C. Moore. I had never been there before so I wanted to go and check things out since I like to do crafts and things like that. Being me I go in there and come out with nail polish. HAHA! I got three of the Tips & Toes by Nicole nail polishes. I have never tried the brand and they had some pretty colors not to mention they were 3 for $5. I got a baby blue, a peachy orange with glitter and a greenish color with glitter. The one on the far right reminds me of Mermaid's Dream by Deborah Lippman.

 

 

This is a close up of the two glitter polishes. The picture doesn't do the one on the right any justice. It's the perfect dupe for Mermaid's Dream. The only thing is, I wish that they had polish names. I love getting polishes that have names especially the really cute or funny ones!

 

That's all for my small haul. I hope you liked it and as always thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

E.L.F. Haul

Last week I made an online purchase at eyeslipsface.com. I love E.L.F. products. They are so affordable and very good quality for the price. Here's what I got...

 

 

I got the 32 eyeshadow palatte in Natural. I love the earthy, neutral and nude shades and this palatte is perfect. The pigmentation on them is pretty good except for a few shades that don't really come off, the shadows are good quality. They also look really good if you wet your brush a little before putting on the shadow.

 

 

Because there are 32 shades, I just swatched a handful to show you the pigmentation quality.

 

 

These two eyeshadows are two that I have been wanting to try for so long and since I had a gift card I figured it was the perfect time. The one on the left is the Flawless Eyeshadow in Beautiful Browns. I have heard so much about this that I just had to try it for myself. The one on the right is a baked eyeshadow in Toasted. I have been wanting to try a baked shadow and I love this color.

 

 

These are the swatches for the Beautiful Brown quad. So pretty.

 

 

This is the baked shadow. It is so pretty and so pigmented. This might be my favorite shadow and I may have to buy some more!

 

 

I love the Jumbo Lip Gloss Sticks. I have two already and I bought two more. The one on the left is In The Nude and the one on the right is Tiki Torches.

 

 

These are the swatches. I love them because they give you color but not too much. These are good when you want a little bit of color on your lips but you don't really want to wear lipstick. They also smell really good!

 

 

I also got another Flirtatious lipstick because my other one was broken and I go another Mineral Lip Tint. This one is in Pink. I love the other one I have so I decided to get another.

 

 

And here are the swatches for those.

 

 

I also got a few little odd items as well. I got the Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer in Sheer. I have been wanting to try an eye primer so I picked this one out. I got an eye crease brush to try out as well as some daily brush cleaner.

 

 

This is what the eyelid primer looks like if anyone is interested.

 

 

I have been waiting for the E.L.F. Skincare line to come out since they announced it. Well it is finally here and I got the Daily Hydration Moisturizer to try out. I can't wait to use it and see how it works!

 

 

With this purchase there was also a code to use and you got sent a free mystery box and this is it. There were actually quite a few items in it. They are all full size and most of them I will definitely get some use out of.

 

 

The first few things are makeup items. I got the pressed mineral eyeshadow in Heartbreaker. I also got the contour brush, which I have already and I love so I'm very glad to have a backup. I also got the hypershine lipgloss in Flirt. I haven't tried this gloss yet but I am excited to and it also smells soooo good.

 

 

These are the eyeshadow and lipgloss swatches. Both of them are very pretty.

 

 

I also got the Mineral Mist which I am excited to try because I have never used anything like it before. The last thing that I am keeping is by far my favorite of the box. The nail polish is in the shade Bubble Gum Pink. It's such a pretty color and is going to be great for the spring and fall. It also says that it's a new and improved formula.

 

 

These last two things I didn't open because I knew that I wouldn't use them. The first is an HD Blush in Superstar. The other product is a waterproof shadow liner in Black. I don't use either product so I am not opening them and putting them up for a future giveaway so keep checking back for that!

 

So that's all for my E.L.F. haul. I hope you enjoyed it and go out and buy some of these products for you to try out yourself. Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

 

 

Vera Bradley Haul

Last week I made an online purchase at verabradley.com. I love the colors and designs of the purses and wallets. They are by far my favorite bags. They can be costly though so I usually only make a purchase when there is a sale or when I get an email for a percentage off. Here are the things that I ordered. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

 

This is the wallet that matches the purse I got I believe a month or so ago. It's in the pattern Flower Shower and it's the turn lock wallet. I love it. When you open it up there are multiple credit card slots, two ID slots and a pocket. There is also a zippered part with more credit card slots, two pockets and a divider. The back also has a coin zipper. It so spacious and can hold so much stuff.

 

 

This is the medium tablet sleeve in Lola. I got this for my Kindle because the other holder I had was getting so worn and old. I like this one because I have the original Kindle and it fits in this sleeve with extra room so that if I ever need to buy a new Kindle I won't have to buy a sleeve for it because this is plenty big enough.

 

 

The last thing I got in this order was the tech wristlet in Provencal. I got this to keep my IPOD in. I have the 4th generation touch and it fits in this case perfectly as long as there isn't a case on it. That's the only downfall with this wristlet is that it's not long enough to hold my IPOD if it has a case on it but that's not a big deal for me.

 

So that's my Vera Bradley haul. Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

This or That? Beauty Tag!

A while back I did the I Love Nail Polish Tag. It was a fun little Blog to do so I wanted to do another one. This is the This and That Beauty Tag. I looked it up on YouTube and then used Google to cut and paste the questions. I hope you all enjoy and do the tag as well.

makeup:
blush or bronzer: I don't use either for my face but I do use Nars Laguna Bronzer as an eyeshadow
lip gloss or lipstick: Lip gloss
eye liner or mascara: Mascara
foundation or concealer: I don't use either
neutral or color eye shadow: Neutral
pressed or loose eye shadows: Pressed
brushes or sponges: Brushes

nails:
OPI or china glaze: China Glaze
Long or short: Long, I just wish mine would cooperate!
Acrylic or natural: Natural
Brights or darks: Depends on my mood but mostly brights
Flower or no flower: No flower

body:
perfume or body splash: Depends on my mood but probably body splash
lotion or body butter: Lotion
body wash or soap: Body wash
lush or other bath company: Other. Never tried Lush products

fashion:
jeans or sweat pants: Jeans
long sleeve of short: Long
dresses or skirts: Don't really wear either but if I had to then skirts
stripes or plaid: Plaid
flip flops or sandals: Don't really wear either but flip flops
scarves or hats: Scarves
studs or dangly earrings: Dangly
necklaces or bracelets: Bracelets
heels or flats: Flats
cowboy boots or riding boots: Don't normally wear boots but cowboy boots
jacket or hoodie: Hoodie
forever 21 or charlotte russe: Forever 21
abercombie or Hollister: Neither
saks 5th or Nordstrom: Nordstorm

hair:
curly or straight: Straight
bun or ponytail: Ponytail
bobby pins or butterfly clips: Butterfly clips
hair spray or gel: Hair spray
long or short: Long
light or dark: Dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs: Side Sweep
up or down: Down

random:
Rain or shine: Rain
Summer or winter: Summer
Fall or spring: Fall
Chocolate or vanilla: Vanilla
East coast or west coast: East

There's my answers for the This or That beauty tag. Definitely do one of your own.

Thanks for reading:)

XOXO Lola

Face Mask Review

Today's blog is a little different. I am doing a review of the face masks that I currently have. I love doing at home face masks. I do them a  couple times a week. All of the full size masks I got from Ulta for $3.99 which isn't a bad price at all. The mini Boscia I got as a 100 point pick from Sephora.

 

 

This is the Queen Helene Mud Pack Masque with natural English clay. It says it's old-fashioned, time-tested treatment. It softens lines and tightens sagging skin. It's also a pore cleanser which is always a good thing. You cleanse your face, apply the mask, wait 15 minutes for the mask to harden and then remove with warm water and a cloth. The mask comes out of the tube a light brown color. I love this mask. When I use it my skin feels so smooth and clean and it just looks more healthy.

 

 

This is the Freeman Facial Revealing Peel-Off Mask in Pomegranate. It refines and purifies your skin. It removes dirt and excess oils. It is infused with acai, goju, mango, mangosteen, cranberry, noni and blueberry. It's perfect for all skin types. You apply it evenly to your face, leave on for 5-10 minutes or until it has dried then you gently peel it off and rinse your face with warm water. This mask comes out of the tube clear and kind of makes your face look wet. I always say that it looks like I have been working out all day! I love this mask. I think my favorite part is peeling it off my face. It's just so fun! It leaves my skin feeling and looking so amazing. It looks clear and refreshed and feels so fresh and smooth. It also smells really good.

 

 

This is the Freeman Facial Peel-Off Mask in Cucumber. It clarifies and renews your skin. This mask peels away impurities that can cause rough and dull skin. The cucumber extract and aloe help sooth while moisturizing. It is perfect for normal to combination skin. You put it evenly on your face, leave on for 5-10 minutes or until dry, then gently peel off the mask and rinse with warm water and a cloth. This is a lot like the pomegranate one. It comes out clear and makes your face look extremely wet. This mask has a cooling effect and leaves your skin feeling smooth, moisturized, fresh and clean. It also smells good.

 

 

This is the Boscia Luminizing Black Mask. It's a peel-off mask and it definitely lives up to it's name and comes out of the tube black. It helps boost skin clarity and minimizes the appearance of pores. You apply a thick even coat to your clean dry skin. Be sure to avoid eyebrows, hairline, lips, and eye area. Leave it on for 30 minutes or until it is completely dry, then gently peel off the mask from the outer edge and then rinse off the residue. I love this mask. I have only used it once but because it's so small you can probably only get two uses out of it anyway. It makes your skin smooth and clean looking. I'm not sure about the pore minimizing because I have only used it once. I hope this mask goes on sale soon because I would definitely buy it but because I have other masks I can't justify paying the $38 for it!

 

So that's my face mask review blog. I hope you all enjoyed it and definitely go and pick these masks up if you get the chance because they are so worth it.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Products I Regret Buying & Some Alternatives

So today's blog are the products that I regret buying and some alternatives that I like a lot better. This is a blog suggestion from sophayhum. Thanks for the suggestion! Check her out on Instagram and read her blog on here as well if you don't already :)

 

 

These two products are from my local Dollar Tree. The Shaving cream was watery and didn't last long. The Dermasil Labs lotion was also very watery and didn't do anything for my skin. The products were only $1 so I really shouldn't complain but it's not worth spending even $1 on something that doesn't work.

 

 

This Rite Aid Renewal Shaving gel was only $2 and it works great. It's got a thick gel consistency and makes my skin feel so smooth. I got the baby soft with baby oil one and it also smells pretty good too!

 

 

Now for the lotion. If you want to use a higher end product then I would go with the First Aid Beauty ultra repair cream. It's a thick cream and after only a few uses I can already tell a difference in the dryness of my skin. This is normally not a product that I would buy because it is quite costly. It's about $30 I believe but I got it as part of a five product set and only spent $48.

 

 

This Jergens Shea Butter lotion is a cheaper alternative. I got this at my local drug store in the travel size section and spent $1.50 I believe. It says it's good for your hands but I use it all over and it works great and smells good.

 

 

This is creamy petroleum jelly and this is also from my local Dollar Tree but this product is actually a good one. Unlike the other lotion this one is a thick cream and it does work great.

 

 

These are two candles that I got from Dollar Tree. I wouldn't recommend them at all. There is a scent when you smell them but when you are burning them there is nothing. I personally don't think that it's worth burning a candle if you can't smell it.

 

 

These are two of the Bath & Body Works candles that I have. I prefer the 3-wick candles. They smell so good even when they are burning. They can be a bit pricey but I usually buy them when they have the two for $22 or $20 sale or when they have them for $8 or $12. I have also heard that Walmart and Target sell 3-wick candles pretty cheap but I have not checked those out yet. If anyone knows if those are worth purchasing let me know.

 

 

As I've said in other blogs I have dry skin and a dry scalp and cannot use regular shampoos. This is the Rite Aid brand anti dandruff shampoo. This is only a half regret buy. This shampoo worked for a little while but then just stopped working. I think it might just be because it is a store brand and different formula. I think it's a good product to use for a few washes and then switch to something else that works better.

 

 

This is the Head & Shoulders anti dandruff shampoo. This one in particular is the Almond Oil one and it smells really good. I don't particularly like the original scented one. I think it smells like medicine. This is the only shampoo that I have found so far that works for my dry scalp and keeps my hair flake free. It can be a little pricey for a shampoo in my opinion but it is very much worth the price if you suffer from dandruff.

 

 

This toothpaste was about $3.50 when I bought it and I did not see any results. My teeth looked no different when I used this than when I use other cheaper toothpastes.

 

I would go with a Colgate or Crest or even a store brand. I can get a tube of toothpaste for $1 and it does the exact same thing as the 3D crest.  I got this toothpaste for $1 at Dollar Tree. Also my local Rite Aid usually has a sale on Crest or Colgate where it's $1 - $1.50 and I can always get the store brand for $1. It also is worth getting their rewards card as well.

 

 

This Ulta Amped Lashes mascara was a bad purchase in my opinion. It was $10 and it just wasn't worth it. I don't know if it's the formula or if I just got a bad one but it's so sticky and it stays that way all day. I feel like my top and bottom lashes stick together whenever I wear this mascara. I thought in the beginning that it was because it was waterproof but I have used others that were not sticky so I don't know what's going on there. Let me know if you or anyone you know has used this mascara and if the same thing happened.

 

 

This is by far my favorite mascara. It doesn't clump, it's not sticky, it makes my lashes long and dark. It's amazing and it's also cheaper than the Ulta one. I believe I got this one at Walmart for $4.99.

 

So that's my blog on products I regret buying and the alternatives that I prefer to use. I hope you enjoyed it and got some ideas.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola

Small Discount Store Haul

Yesterday I went to my local discount store and picked up a few things that I thought I would share with you guys. Everything I bought was only .99.

Enjoy!

 

 

I needed some conditioner and toothpaste so I picked up some White Rain Ocean Mist conditioner and Colgate Baking Soda and Peroxide toothpaste.

 

 

I picked up these two hair treatments. The first is an Argan Oil from Morocco. It says it's an intense deep conditioning hair treatment and it strengthens, restores and smooths dry, damaged hair. The second one is a Keratin Protein. It says it's a smoothing deep conditioner and it softens and prevents breakage in weak, damaged hair.

 

 

I also go these three single use face masks. I have used quite a few of these and I really like them but these are three that I haven't used yet. The first one is a mint chocolate chip with peppermint oil and cocoa. It says it's a refreshing and tingly moisturizing treatment. The second one is creamy coconut with coconut water and shea butter. It says it's a hydrating vitality boost for tired skin. The third one  is a clean-up mud mas with aloe vera and willow. It says it's made with aloe juice for blemish prone skin. All three masks are from the brand Montagne Jeunesse.

 

 

The final product I bought was yet another nail polish. (Like I need anymore!) This is a Julie G polish in the shade Fred. I believe I watched a YouTube video with Lindsey Hughes saying that Julie G is a YouTuber who came out with her own nail polish line but I am not 100% sure.

 

So that's all for this blog. I can't wait to use these products and do future reviews on them so stay tuned.

 

Thanks for reading :)

 

XOXO Lola