Maybelline's "The Rocket" Mascara

Hey guys,

I recently picked up Maybelline’s “The Rocket” mascara from my local drugstore, and was excited to try it because I’ve heard so many great things about this product. Most people I’ve heard talk about it love how it feels and looks on their eyelashes, and that it looks very natural. I however, did not have this wonderful experience.

Before I get started though, let me first say that I do like the packaging of this mascara. I need to get me some nail polish in that blue!

The brush itself is quite fat really, and I found it a bit difficult to apply it to my lashes without nearly poking myself in the eye! I might just be extremely inexperienced in mascara application, but it just seemed TOO big for a mascara wand.

The product itself was a total flop for me. My eyelashes generally fall flat within an hour of application, so that’s always been a bit of a concern of mine when purchasing mascaras. Even after curling my lashes, I found this mascara was so heavy that it just weighed my eyelashes down, and made them droop. Not to mention that I had spider lashes because it made them all gloop together. I might just be spoiled now that I’ve tried the ClumpCrusher, but I’ve never had a mascara make my eyelashes look that bad before.

To top it all off, and this is likely my own fault, but I bought the waterproof version. This is great when I go swimming, because it literally does not budge, but when it comes to taking it off at the end of the night, it’s a nightmare! I scrub and scrub with no end in sight...not to mention the mascara pieces that fall in my eye in the process and result in my temporary lack of sight.

I might just be really behind on mascara application and usage, but this product was not the one for me!

Let me know if you have any recommendations for some awesome mascaras!

BYE =)

Current Playlist

Hey guys,

So I was listening to music today, and thought I’d share my current playlist with you all, and hopefully you can suggest some more awesome songs for me to add! Keep in mind that this is a totally random list, because I have a huge variety of interests when it comes to music.

Aerials-System of a Down

Curbside Prophet-Jason Mraz

Party-Beyonce

Magic-Coldplay

Adore you-Miley Cyrus

Classic-MKTO

I Wanna Dance with Somebody-Whitney Houston

N/A Ok-USS

Heaven nor Hell-Volbeat

Lola Montez-Volbeat

Do I Wanna Know?-Arctic Monkeys

Battle Born-Five Finger Death Punch

Fly-Sugar Ray

Afraid-The Neighbourhood

Wish you were here-Pink Floyd

Breakdown-Seether

Rise Above This-Seether

Island in the Sun-Weezer

Chat with you soon! Bye =)

Moving...oh NO!

Moving. That dreaded six letter word.

I don’t think there’s a person out there who really enjoys moving-except maybe moving men. I don’t think even THEY enjoy moving.

There’s nothing fun and exciting about having to pack all your items in boxes. It involves too much organization for my taste. You have to put all the plates in one box, label it PLATES. Don’t forget to write FRAGILE on there too, or else you won’t have those plates when you open that box again.

I’m moving this weekend, and I’m dreading every moment of it. Is it bad that I haven’t even started to pack yet? That has to be bad I think...

There are numerous elements of “the move” that aren’t enjoyable. First, you have to consider your weekend is completely wasted. You work hard all week, expect to kick back, relax...oh WAIT...you have to carry large amounts of boxes and couches all weekend.

Then, you have the actual packing. I come home from work (again, expecting to relax), and I have to take all my belongings and shove and cram them into boxes. Then write clever little things on the box so I can remember what I just shoved in there.

Most importantly, and possibly the least pleasant part of the entire thing-physically moving your things. I’m incredibly weak, so I get to just carry boxes mostly...but I have been known to carry a couch or two in my time (I’m completely joking, I haven’t carried a full size couch ever). Up and down the stairs, all day, no end in sight. You go upstairs, expecting one box to be left, and there’s a whole other room full of boxes you forgot about.

Wish me luck guys. I’m going to need it.

The Body Shop Seaweed Pore-Cleansing Facial Exfoliator

Hey everyone, 

So in a recent post about "Feeling Blue" (read here), I mentioned The Body Shop's Seaweed Exfoliator. I have been using this product for about three months, about two-three times per week, and have been loving it. There is a faint smell to it, but nothing that overwhelms you or sticks on your skin after you have washed it off. 

The actual product is clear/tan with brown beads inside it. These beads are actually exfoliators and the product begins to lather slightly as you massage it into your skin. Although there are particles within this, it is not harsh on the skin, and gently removes any dead skin or residue left on your face. 

From the photo you can see that the particles are quite small, and therefore create a gentle feeling on your skin, as opposed to many of the harsh exfoliators that I've tried in the past. In general, I would recommend this product highly to those of you looking for a more gentle exfoliator for your routine. I have oily and sensitive skin, and this product does not damage my skin in any way. 

Great job The Body Shop!

Cheers and see you soon!

Being healthy rut

Hey all. 
Lately, I've been continuously mentally reminding myself that I need to get back into a healthy routine of working out and eating right. HOWEVER, thinking something doesn't always translate into actually doing it. I can think all day about what I will eat and how long I'll run or work out. When I get home from work however, all of my mental plans fall through and I'm far too quick to sit on the couch and catch up on some TV shows or watch videos. 

So, amid my healthy thinking, I started thinking of how you can actually start DOING all of these amazing plans. I'm not sure about any of you guys, but I'm super guilty of searching through Pinterest or workout blogs and liking just about every post that I see, and thinking to myself "Dang, I can do that". Ya, I CAN do that...but I DON'T do that. So, I decided to make up a little list of tips to actually get on track and be committed to your goals! 

1. Write things down. My hugest mistake while on sites like Pinterest is just "re-pinning" something I like and never going back to it or not actually reading it. What I find helps is to actually write down either websites that you found helpful, or recipes, or workout routines that you liked. This way you can actually physically see the idea and are more likely to put it into action.

2. Continuing with the writing it down, put it somewhere noticeably  (and if possible big). When you write it on a sheet of paper and tuck it away in a drawer, or through it into a bag, you are likely to lose it or forget about it. Writing it on a calendar or posting it on your fridge, etc. are great ways to remind yourself of the goals that you have set for yourself, and how you can attain them!

3. Pick out REALISTIC ideas and plans for yourself. If you know that you LOVE chips way too much to quit eating them, don't go pick a plan for yourself that has you completely exclude them. You will likely never reach your goals if you are constantly restricting yourself. Allow some freedom for the foods and activities that you know you love and won't likely give up in the long run!

4. Have fun. This, in my mind, is the most important part. If you decide to start running, and you absolutely hate the idea of running, and it bores you to no end, then why start in the first place? Doing something that is not interesting to you will only result in your lack of motivation, and likely, eventual quitting. However, if you pick an activity that you know you will enjoy, say hot yoga for example, you are more likely to stick with it, and potentially even develop a long-lasting hobby. 

5. Lastly, don't stress yourself out or over-do it. All too often we see people jump into diet or workout plans and completely overwhelm themselves with rules and restrictions that just end up stressing themselves out. If you work 9-5 and you know that yoga class you love is at 5:15 on the other end of town and you'll never make it because you have to stop and pick your friend up first, DON'T DO IT. Don't commit to things you know you can't hold true to, or that will end up in your eventual quitting. Make reasonable and stress-free goals for yourself that you know you can attain without overworking yourself, or burning out. 

Now, if only I can follow some of these tips, and take my thoughts and make them into plans.

See you guys soon!!

Feeling Blue Lately

I've been feeling blue lately...but not in a bad way! I've just been using a TON of "blue" products. The other day as I was going through my daily routine I started to notice that a lot of my products were blue (the remainder being mostly white...odd) and thought I'd make some posts about my "feeling blue" products! 

More posts to follow about  these awesome products, minus the Mattifying Day Cream that I already wrote about (read here: MDC). The products I've been "feeling blue" about lately are:

1. The Body Shop's Seaweed Pore Cleansing Facial Exfoliator

2. EOS Blueberry Acai Lip Balm

3. Clinique's Anti-Blemish Solutions Spot Treatment Gel

4. The Body Shop's Mattifying Day Cream (Seaweed)

See you guys soon for reviews of products 1, 2 and 3! 

The Body Shop "Vineyard Peach Body Lotion"

Hello there.  I have begun to develop a love-hate relationship with this product. After purchasing the Peach Body Wash, and immediately becoming obsessed with it, I figured "What would be better than washing myself with peach, then moisturizing myself with peach?!". Which, in theory, is a wonderful idea. 

Getting to the reason why I LOVE this product so much...the smell. Words cannot describe how incredible this body lotion smells, and if you're a peach fan, this is the bomb. I generally apply this after I get out of the shower (at night), or before I go to bed and the smell is overwhelming and delicious. I feel like I'm lying in a bed full of freshly sliced peaches...AMAZING. It also helps that it is quite moisturizing as well! 

However...with every amazing product comes a downfall. If you noticed that I said I only use this product in the evening, it's with good reason. After applying this product it becomes incredibly difficult to get the greasy/oily feeling off my skin. It's not so bad on my body, because I don't have to really touch things with my legs, arms, etc. Where it gets more annoying is the feeling on my hands, as I, of course, have to apply the lotion with my hands. 

All in all, the smell of this lotion is probably worth the annoying feeling on my hands. The true tell is that I will likely continue to apply this product for many weeks to come, without fail. If you're looking for an amazing smelling body lotion, this is your calling.