Brows Be Waxed!

Yesterday, I decided to try getting my brows waxed at Ulta Cosmetics. Honestly, it didn't hurt a bit. I mean, yes it did sting when she tore the wax off but it was like tweezing time 10. But, I do know I shall be waxing instead of plucking from now on. I will still pluck, but only pluck the random sparse hairs under my brows. The ladies at Ulta Cosmetics are so sweet! I shall definitely be going there more often. $20 for brow waxing and definition is not at all a bad price, it is quite reasonable. I have now started a beauty budget in Excel so that I could track how much I would spend in a month on gel nail polish manicures, hair cuts, and brow waxing. I am happy right now because there is an Ulta Cosmetics near the university I will be attending in Washington. So excited!

My brows now down below. I absolutely love the new shape. I've always had thick brows so I kept their thickness and length. I just wanted to clean up around the edges to make them even more glorious.  I adore thick brows like those of Lily Collins and Cara Delevigne; just stunning.

Sorry for the bad photo quality, I shall improve!

Do you wax, thread or tweeze your brows?

Post Birthday Post to Come

Hey everyone! I had a fabulous birthday yesterday with my parents! I will be posting soon about what I got for my birthday.

Stay tuned!

January Ipsy Glam Bag 2014 Product Review

Hello everyone! I am sorry I have neglected you! Anyways, today I am finally uploading my January 2014 Ipsy Glam Bag Review! I will go through each product in as much as I can! Enjoy!

The first product I received was the Nourish Organic Lightweight Moisturizing Face Lotion in Argan + Rosewater. The size I received was a sample size of .5 ounces whereas the retail size is 1.7 ounces. I really loved this product because the title really speaks for itself. Putting this on is very lightweight. It has no sticky residue after application which is another part that I loved about this product. Sadly, its retail price at Nourish Organic is $21.99, but the price is worth it. The star quality I found in the lotion was that it was cruelty free. I adore products that are cruelty free because they are organic and natural and also don't cause any harm to animals. This is definitely a 5 star product.

My next product is the Tinted Lip Balm in #6 Fiesta by Mica Beauty Cosmetics. The sample size that I received was 2.5 grams whereas the retail size is 4 grams. It is the perfect size to travel with. This product cost $30.00 at Mica Beauty Cosmetics. I do love the shade I received, the perfect shade for my lip color. I also love that it lasts for 24 hours. However, it does stain the finger tip that you use when applying to your lips. Although it stained my finger tip, I managed to buy a portable lip brush in order for me to apply it to my lips although it would have been nice if it came with a brush. This product to me is rated at 4.5 stars due to the staining.

The next product is the Elizabeth Mott Smooth Shadow Creamy Eye Pencil in Pearl. The sample size is  .7 grams whereas retail size is 1.5 grams. This product sells for $14.99 at Elizabeth Mott. I do love this product, especially the color I received because it is the perfect shade to apply to the upper lid as a high lighter or a light shadow. Another reason why I love this product is that it is also cruelty free. This product is rated at 5 stars.

The next products are the Proactiv Mark Fading Pads. I don't know the retail size, but the prices for this product varies. 5 packets cost $19.95 and 15 packets cost $49.95. The size I received were 4 packs with one wipe in each. These are small in size, like very small. Although, they do give the face a freshly cleaned feeling as well as a bubbly feeling on the face. I do recommend this product. It is a 5 star product.

Last but not least, is the Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask. The sample size was 1 fl oz whereas the retail size is 5.25 ounces. This retails for $26.00 at Briogeo. Even though it is for damaged hair, it was lovely on my scalp this winter since it gets so dry and cold. I was literally scraping the contents out of the container because I loved it so much. It's so easy to apply. You could take a shower, get out, run a bath, and sit for the 3-5 minutes it has to be in your hair while listening to music. Again, the star quality is that it was cruelty free. And always, this is a 5 star product.

I personally find it less expensive to buy the yearly subscription of the Ipsy bag rather than buying each of these products individually; it can get pricy. Although if you like them enough, go buy them!

Toodles!

The Week Ahead

Outside my window… It's a winter wonderland with all the snow. Schools have been cancelled Wednesday, Thursday and schools in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and North Carolina have been cancelled. 

I am thinking… Ways to shape myself into a more scholarly attitude. I have computer class Saturday IF it's not cancelled. I don't think it will be cancelled. 

I am thankful… That I had a shovel because I shoveled the pathway to the gate today, along with some of the sidewalk to the car.

From the kitchen… Nothing, just DayQuil to relieve my congestion

I am hearing… The clicking of keys as I type on my blog and Army Wives playing on the TV.

Always one of my favorite things… To be watching Army Wives when it's too cold to be outside.

I am reading… My computer's textbook. Glory.

A Few Plans for the Rest of the Week…Wednesday class was cancelled, just spending my time shoveling snow and staying warm. I don't know if I have class on Saturday yet. But Saturday is my birthday and my dad is coming home Saturday night!

College Update… Working on my classes with pride. I've been doing well with turning in my work and trying to work ahead. 

Riding Update… With all this snow, the last two lesson days were cancelled due to the roads not being plowed as well as being too cold. I will be so sore by the time I get to ride.

A Snowy Wintery Day

Honestly, I feel like I am in Narnia and I'm the White Witch. It's so white and beautiful with all the snow. I only wish the wind wasn't so harsh on my cheeks. Although, everywhere is white and beautiful like a Christmas card. 

MudLynn enjoyed her frolic in the snow with her SmartPak Newmarket coat on. We went on a walk after we shoveled, well I shoveled the pathway to the garage as well as part of the back porch. I love her in her coat because she looks so cute and adorable. 

I wore so many layers when I went to walk her, I was glad I had my winter riding clothes and boots out still. I love my Mountain Horse boots because they keep my feet so toasty warm. I wore my Newmarket fleece under my Ariat coat which was very warm. MudLynn had a good time in the snow diving head first into it and eating the snow. We went inside the house when she started to shiver. 

So many businesses and schools are closed today and some are closing for tomorrow. My streets aren't really that plowed yet. I hope the plows come soon because if they don't, the snow will freeze and become hazardous to drive or walk on. 

If anyone is having snow day or not, I hope you guys have a great day!

The Three L's

Like

I am starting to like my professors a lot more now. I usually don't like them in the beginning because I don't know them very well, but since classes have been progressing, they are very nice professors. I'm starting to take more pride in my classes. I am ahead in one of my classes and I am trying to seek extra help with my computers professor. 

Love

I am loving my brain! I love the feeling of feeling intelligent. It is such an amazing feeling. The brain needs to be appreciated for its intelligence, it's sexy. Some people don't look at intelligence, but more towards body type and looks. It's really sad. I mean, yes you should look at looks when it comes to dating someone, but look deeper than the surface. Look into their minds, hear what they say, and strike up intelligent conversations. 

Loathe

Right now, I am loathing Kim Kardashian's choice to cut a Dior dress in half in order to design a crop top and a long body-con skirt. Come on, if you don't like the style you see it in, don't buy and re-design it; design your own and make it yourself. It is so rude to do that to a designer's clothing! It's like a number offense! It's terrible. 

The things I want, I must work for…

Many of us long to have the luxurious things in life, but do not pursue them because we are not challenged in order to get them. 

I challenge myself with my grades last semester and I overcame it with straight A's which rewarded me with an invitation to accept membership of the Beta Zeta Upsilon, the Phi Theta Kappa chapter on the Norfolk campus of TCC. I read a few of the success stories on the Phi Theta Kappa website and one lady was picked to interview the winners backstage at the Academy Awards. I am going to accept this invitation in order to pursue my career as a journalist. Also I am going to work extra hard this semester to maintain my GPA and profile. 

I want to have many luxurious things once I am a successful journalist. I want to own a beautiful house in Los Angeles, CA near the place where I could be working. I want to have a nice car that looks spectacular but can be used for anything. I want to own a gorgeous horse one day that I can ride on the beach. I long to own a Friesian, such a majestic breed. I'd loved to one day attend Wimbledon in England for the entire length of the competition. So many things I want to do and have, but I must have a successful career that gives me the money in order for me to have these luxuries. 

For in order to succeed, you must do the hard work.