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Saturday, April 21, 2012

Cleaning Routine

My skin was extremely dry over the winter. My cheeks felt like sandpaper. I tried different types of moisturizers. Cheap ones, expensive ones all sorts, nothing worked. Back home in Guam a tried and true remedy for all sorts of things was coconut oil. I totally forgot about it, I can only get it at it's purest form back home, but the unprocessed oil at your health food store is the next best thing. I remember my grandma having the prettiest legs, she used coconut oil on her legs. I decided to see what this would do for face and whole body.

This is what I am using for my current face routine.

To start my day off I wash my face with Origins cheeks and balances. I got this as a sample from Birchbox. This cleaner is AWESOME! I will be making a purchase of this again. A little goes a long way, I use a pea size amount, add a little water and lather. It lathers really well, it is enough to clean your face with. After rubbing it in, I wet my wash cloth and scrub my face. Rinse my face with warm water, then cold. Next I use clarifying lotion, pretty much it is a toner. I love this because unlike other toners you do not get that burning sensation because of the alcohol. Next I take about a dime size of St. Ives Timeless Skin. I thought cetaphil was a good moisturizer, nope, na ah. This stuff quenches your skin like no other. Plus it helps your skin stay firm and hopefully wrinkle free. Cetaphil was too heavy, and I still get dry patches. St. Ives is lightweight and moisturizing.

In the evening I wash my face with cetaphil, then I apply the clarifying lotion. After it I let it dry for a minute, then apply coconut oil all over my face. Not too much though, a little goes a long way. You just want to add enough for it to sink into your skin. Love this stuff!

Monday, March 19, 2012

Thrifty pieces

I have to repost some if my previous posts. I was unaware that some of pictures were linked to this blog. When I was trying to make some space I deleted some pictures. Not being aware that I was deleting the pictures on my post. Oh well, repost, repost, repost......

I love thrift stores! They are so much fun, it is like a treasure hunt. I also love a bargain, I would not call it a bargain. I would call it a STEAL! Finding pieces under $5.00, that are normally priced twice as much or more.

The thrifted item is my skirt. It is a wrap around skirt, love the color. It was a little bit loose, but since it is a wrap skirt I can wrap it to fit me. I pulled it up as a high waist skirt. I got this for $1.99, yes ma'am! I can use on all seasons. I would add some tights or black stockings and booties with this in the winter. Here I have a sheer ruffled top from olive ole, purse from Baker's on sale from $55.00 to $25.00. I got this with my birthday money from my husband. Shoes are from Jessica Simpson, her shoes are AWESOME! can you say comfortable.

The thrifted item is my black blazer. This is a Forever 21 blazer that I got for $1.49. My zebra top is from Walmart for $3.00. Jeans are from wet seal, they had a sale online. I got these pants for $9.99. I got a red pair too with free shipping. Boots are from AMI Clubwear. Bought it 2 years ago for $9.99. I love bargains!!!!!!

The thrifted item is my skirt. I wanted a winter skirt that was cute, but not frumpy or grandma looking. I found this skirt for $1.49. It was a little long, so i pulled it up to a high waist skirt and cinched it at the waist. I can't remember where I got the sweater, it is old. Shoes are from Aldo, they are cute, but they do hurt my feet after wearing for long periods of time.

All my thrifted items came from my favorite thrift store in my area. My friend Amanda needs to go with me here and check it out. Love, love, love thrifting.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

VS PINK

Victoria's Secret PINK with a splash fresh & clean. i love this all over body mist. i can't do perfumes. i tried numerous times, but they give me a really bad headache and bbses me nauseous. body sprays, mists, lotions do not. i can't really pin point what this smells like. it had a fresh clean scent like it states. not strong and overwhelming. i love this stuff. i am going to go back and get another scent.

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GLAM BAG Feb. 2012

i finally received my February bag. For some reason they sent me two bags. i cancelled my other subscription in order to use my other credit card info. i do not know what happened. i have to check in on that. Love the envelope it comes in.


this month they sent 6 items including the bag.


look at this make up bag, it is so fun and girly. very cute.


the next thing i got is the X out shine control. it claims to eliminate shine, but still keep you're skin hydrated and healthy looking.


next is Dead Sea Premier skin products. the two items are instant stretching and revitalizing mask and an eye cream. Both are to help combat wrinkles and revitalize your skin. i can't wait to try these.


another product i received is the Freeman facial hydration mask with goji berry. i love Freeman masks. i hope i like this one, it is suppose to hydrate your skin. my face needs silk the hydrating it can get. my face gets pretty dry around this time of year, especially my cheeks.

the next product I received is NYX roll on shimmer for eyes, face and body. these colors are in Almond and Green. like i mentioned, i received two glam bags all the items are the same, but i got a different color of this product in the bags. i love both of these colors. i tried the Almond last night. it gives just enough shimmer, not too much at all. i would use this to line my eyes too. so fun!

the last item i received is ghiradelli chocolates. nice sweet treats for valentines. you can't go wrong with chocolate. yummers.


i love Glam Bag! oh yeah, they sent done awesome coupons. i received a $100.00 gift certificate for Nume styling tools. oh ship rocks, i am glad i am doing this post. i accidentally threw my coupons in the trash, i had them in the envelopes. good thing my husband did not take the trash out. whew..... i would have been pissed. i also got 30% off coupon for the NYX roll on shimmer. Glam Bag rocks.

GLAM BAG Feb. 2012

i finally received my February bag. For some reason they sent me two bags. i cancelled my other subscription in order to use my other credit card info. i do not know what happened. i have to check in on that. Love the envelope it comes in.


this month they sent 6 items including the bag.


look at this make up bag, it is so fun and girly. very cute.





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