Batiste | Dry Shampoo

I bought this, took its picture, uploaded it to a post, saved it to a draft, and waited for the day I knew I would right only a lackluster review on this product. I've never been one to jump on the dry shampoo wagon because, let's be honest here, I didn't really think some magical powder would suddenly soak up all the oily bits in my hair and BABAM, fresh and cleaned. Loads and loads of bloggers hoot and holler and rave about the Batiste dry shampoo so of course I got super curious, but still, didn't think it would be magical.

Welp ... I was so totally wrong. Now I'm going to join the herds of bloggers raving about this product! This magical canister of powder is amazeballs to the max! Let me start with the superficial; the packaging on this can? product? is so cute. I love the little flowers and the cute blue font. It appeals to me in so many ways that I actually wouldn't mind having it out as a mini desk decoration (I'm odd, I know). Next, the smell. Oh my guacamole, the scent is delicious and I want it made into a perfume. There are cans? bottle? (what the heck do you call this thing?!) with different scents and even powder colors (for those with darker hair) but I picked up the Floral & Flirty. I was actually looking for the one with the Union Jack but seeing as how I live in America, I can see why they don't stock it, LOL. Anywho, the scent is nice and sometimes I find myself just spraying this in my hair so it has a lovely scent to it. I wish I could describe the scent properly to you all but just ... I can't see anyone disliking it! *knocks on wood* 

The product itself is something to get used to if you, like me, have never used dry shampoo before. You're supposed to pick up your hair and spray at the roots, with the can? bottle? (please someone tell me!) about 5 inches from your hair and spray! At first it looked liked it wasn't doing a darn thing and I put it away thinking "I knew it, nothing special..." It says to massage your hair after spraying, but I found it works WAY better if you just leave it and let it be for a few minutes. When I massaged right after spraying it was like I rubbed all the product out. But it actually works, it really does! How do I know, for sure? On Saturday it had been 3 days since I'd washed my hair (don't judge, let's just pretend I was doing it for the sake of experimentation ;) ) and I had to go to work that day. My hair was looking like an oily mess and I looked at this bottle?! can?! product?! and thought "now is the time to prove yourself" Prove itself it did! My train wreck of a do turned slightly more voluminous and made it look like "2nd day hair" Sure I sprayed a gallons worth but it worked and I looked totally presentable for work! My verdict is that everyone needs at least one dry shampoo in their collection of hair products for emergency uses. It's seriously a life saver and the Batiste one works magnificently! I wash my hair every other day, but when I don't feel up to it, this is so handy to have!

I found this at my local Stop N' Shop for around $9 but I'm pretty sure you can get this at a drugstore or and Ulta, as well! If anything you can always order it off of drugstore.com (they have the one with the Union Jack!)

What do you guys think of the Batiste dry shampoo? Have you tried any others? Let me know!

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Valentine's Day Look | Archie's Girls Inspired

Happy Friday, guys! Hope all of you on the eastern side of the States are nice and safe at home! Why do we always seem to get such random, out of the blue weather always? It's insane, and I'm not sure for how much longer we can all keep up!

Earlier today I posted a video on a Valentine's Day look I had created based on the Archie Girls! It's actually a collab I did with Andrea from the blog FromInsideMyCloset. I took inspiration from Betty, and she from Veronica. I don't mean to toot both our horns but I think we did a pretty awesome job! Hey Veronica look is something I could have totally pictured Veronica wearing for make up and I like to think I did a pretty good job with Betty! You'll have to let me know! Besides being inspired from the Archie Girl's, I think this is a very wearable and sweet make up look that you could pretty much get away with wearing for whatever it is you're going to do on Valentine's Day! My entire school schedule is messed up because of one day off we have and now I'm spending all day in school. No Valentine plans for me, but studies, studies, and more studies. I do hope you guys check this look out and let me know what you think! I linked Andrea's tutorial in the video description and at the end of the video, but I'll link it here as well so you can go give it some love!

Andrea's Veronica Tutorial :: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41uUNgaH_tQ

What have you all got planned for Valentine's Day? :)

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MAC | Let's Skate Paint Pot

Left: Natural Lighting, shows the pale pink
Right: Artificial Lighting, shows the pearlescent gold shimmer

Drumroll please for the only MAC Paint Pot I own and can now freely review and talk about! Why? Because MAC has come out with a collection of Pro Longwear Paint Pots that includes this gorgeous shade I'm going to talk about, that once was limited edition! That shade is Let's Skate. I originally bought this with MAC's Glitter and Ice collection! That's why the lid of mine is white. Let's Skate is a a super pale color, pearly pink base color. I was instantly attracted to it because of the color, it was unique and nothing like I had in my collection. In the pot it doesn't look like it'd be very shimmery but holy cow when swatched it's jam packed with mini gold shimmers. Maybe not jam packed, but a considerable amount. Personally I think the shimmers enhance the color and makes it so that you can actually wear this paint pot as an all over shadow and get away with it. It's pretty opaque when you pat it on the lid. I wouldn't recommend using a brush for application because it can pack the glitter all in one place and make it look chunky. The consistency is creamy and easily blend able (it does dry down quickly though, so if you're gonna blend, blend quick!)  My only recommendation would be to store these upside down because it really makes a difference and keeps it from drying out!When it's not dry I've been loving using this as a primer! I also love taking some on my pinky and placing this as a gorgeous inner highlight. It brightens the eyes and just leave a that gold shimmer that I'm a huge fan of! 

Let's Skate retails for $18.50 at MAC stores, counters, and online. It may seem steep but this (and any of the paint pots) will seriously last you SUCH a long time! I was worried I'd need a back up of this when I bought it but as you can see I've been using it a lot, and not even a dent!

Do you own any MAC Paint Pots? Which are your favorite?

Haul | Bath & Body Works and LUSH

Happy Monday! I have an itty bitty collective haul to share with you all that consists of super colorful and super spring smelling products! Bath & Body Works was having their 2 for $22 (I miss the $20, seemed like a better deal) and after having to stand in front of the candles for 5 straight hours and shoving them in people's noses, I fell in love with some of the scents. So one day my dad took my sister and I to the mall and I begged and pleaded to let me just get two candles! Here's what I got:

• Palm Beach Cooler | I love when Bath & Body Works puts out cocktail scented candles. I personally think they are the best. I liked Pink Sangria and Island Margarita, but my sister and I wanted to get a scent we both liked and that was Palm Beach Cooler. It's has notes of berries and grapefruit, but ultimately smells like a watermelon lollipop!
• Oceanside | I love the beach. I love the ocean. So I love everything about this candle. It smells like the ocean air. I don't know how else to describe it, really. Just picture your perfect beach day with the sun shining, a tiny breeze, and THAT'S how the air smells (not helpful, I know!) 

Even though I got a ton of LUSH over the holidays I couldn't resist popping over for the Valentine's Day products because they are consistently my favorite! I look forward to them every year and if they ever discontinue these two I will have to threaten them to bring it back write a strongly worded letter! So here's what I got:

• The Ex-Factor | The concept of this little guy is brilliant beyond comprehension. They created this blue gingerbread looking man with a teeny pink heart and made him a fizzy so that you could slowly and surely use him as voodoo ritual. Limb by limb, sink this guy into the bath and watch as they dissolve into nothingness. It's really funny and kind of sad cause of that cute wittle smile! I feel sort of bad when I dissolve him ): I usually get two of these but decided to be good!
• Magic Mushroom | I'm never good with these guys. I always buy at least two and I call that being responsible. This is my favorite bubble bar from LUSH! It smells of strawberries and cream and just creates the biggest bubbles with loveliest pinky/red bath water. I always seem to sit in the bath a tad bit longer when using this guy! 

That's the end of my haul. I'd love to know if you guys snagged any of the new tropical Bath & Body Works scents or at least had a chance to sniff them out! Also, if you got anything from the LUSH Valentine's Day products. They had a really lovely smelling massage bar that I passed up on but I can't stop thinking about it, haha! And I may need more Magic Mushrooms! Ahhh, the curse and pull of LUSH and shopping!

Graze Box Unboxing

I used to be very jealous of all those lucky enough to be able to afford any sort of beauty box. I think there's something so exciting about getting a package every month and never knowing what's inside! Then there's always that scary feeling of never knowing what's inside! I saw a whole lot of bloggers talking about this subscription box called the Graze box. It seemed RIGHT up my ally because honestly, who doesn't love food? And how awesome would it be getting nutritious and delicious looking snacks every, single, week?! Unfortunately, this company was only based in the UK which made me sad, until (boy, this post has a lot of italics going on) until, I found out that the Graze box has recently come to the States and now we can all enjoy this delectable goodness!

I got my first box on Wednesday and if you'd like to see my super candid reactions to the foods I eat, then watch the video below! I also explain how you get to pick and choose different foods so they send something to your liking each time! So far in the US it's invitation only, which stinks, but have no fear because I have an invitation code you guys could use! The most awesome part? Your first box is completely free!!! Hooray for free! Each box after that is $5 a week but you can always cancel and start up your deliveries whenever you feel like it! No ifs, ands, or buts! So after your first box if you feel it's not for you or you just want to get this monthly or that first free box was good and dandy, you are free to do so! 

Anywho, get on to the video and see what tasty snacks I got to try ... and then ate in one sitting 30 minutes after I finished filming, hehe!

:: Invitation link for you guys to get your first box fah-ree! ::

http://www.graze.com/us/p/Z27PMD2

 Enjoy guys & have a great weekend!