Julep May/June 2018

It's been so long I don't even know if this is supposed to be the box for May or June but here I am. If you didn't know Julep is a subscription service, mainly for nail products. As of late, they have been expanding and pushing out things like lip products, face products, skin care and other related products. A box is normally $19.99 but I got this box with points that I've racked up and have been saving for something that I really wanted to try.

I picked up the Diamond Powder Bronzer in the shade medium tan.

Matte Lip Mousse in the shade Pillow Talk.

The matte lip mousse is a pretty mauve pink shade. Very wearable. The bronzer is extremely metallic. Maybe it might just be a spray overlay that makes it look super metallic. To me it seems more like a metallic eye shadow than a bronzer but I guess I'll continue to try it and see how I feel about it.

I hope you guys check out Julep to see if you guys like their services. Thank you for checking my post. See you next time.

May Bullet Journal Setup + Weeklys

My may cover page I tried to stay with a floral theme. However, it didn't stick that long. It only made it to the monthly setup and the first weekly spread.

My May month at a glance was pretty simplistic.  Anything with an underline was related to bills and anything that needed to payed. Any date with a filled in circle were events for the month. The red arrows signified any event that was occurring for more than one day.

Next was my budget and habit trackers. On the top of my budget tracker I just put in order by date my bills and the amount due. Which I did not fill in until the week it was due. On the bottom half of that page I just have different things I'm tracking like how much I'm spending on gas, take out, entertainment, groceries, and miscellaneous items. Under that I marked out each week so I know exactly how much I'm spending each week and then a grand total for the month for each category.

My habit tracker was all over the place this month. As you can see I made 3 tiny months for each habit I was tracking. My mood tracker was a wreath full of leaves. And each day I colored the corresponding color to how I was feeling that day.

I was debating about a brain dump page but I'm happy I added it. I feel like on the months I put this in I don't use it and on the months that I don't have it, I wish I would have put it in. So I think I'm going to continue putting this page in even if I may or may not use it.

My first weekly spread was from April 30th to May 6th.

Week two: May 7th to May 13th

Week three: May 14th through the 20th

Week four: May 21st through May 27

Week five: May 28th through June 3rd

I made both these weeks a one page per week because I knew they were going to be uneventful. I made them just large enough to fit in my daily thoughts and any reminders for due dates or events.

Julep Your Lip Addiction Tinted Lip Oil Treatment

Today, I bring to you the Julep your lip addiction tinted lip oil treatment in the shade Covet. I received this in the May 2016 Julep box. I was NOT sent this. I paid for it in a sense. I used my points to get the box basically free. Which is basically the only reason why I've stayed with them. Anyway...back to the product.

Covet is a sheer pretty pinky-red shade. It has a slight fruity candy smell but not over powering to say the least. After applied the smell does go away. Just in case some of you think its going to taste like anything. It tastes just like oil.

The applicator is kind of funny to describe but you can see from the photo it's like a two sided doe foot applicator.

BEFORE

AFTER

As you can see my lips are pretty pigmented on their own. The first time I put this on I seriously thought it wasn't going to show up but it did. I feel like it kind of actually stains my lips even though they don't make this claim.

I think the real question everyone has is "if it's an oil will it rub off" and the answer is yes and no. After applying the product I have to let it kind of dry down which is only about 10 - 15 mins. I've noticed that if I let it dry before doing anything the oil will rub off making my lips less shiny through out the day but the pigment doesn't rub off with the oil.

I noticed that while I was drinking tea I could clearly see oil marks left by my lips on the mug. But there was no actual color transfer. I was drinking out of a white mug so from what I could tell maybe in the very slightest transfer but not much to the point that there was obvious color left behind.

I also noticed that after I used the lip oil my lips felt dryer than they were before I used it. It made my lips soft but the dry, cracked parts felt even dryer like how they would right before my lips start cracking and peeling in the winter. It's a very hard thing to describe.

Overall, it isn't bad but it isn't amazing to the point where I feel you have to run out and buy it.

FOTD 05.15.13

If you like this look I used the same products from my other post just a few different colors.

PRODUCTS USED:
-BROWS
Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit
Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel

-EYES
Benefit Stay Don't Stray
Maybelline New York Color Tattoo
    -Barely Branded
Urban Decay Mariposa Palette
     -Gunmetal
     -Rockstar
     -Skimp
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal
    -Black
Mica Beauty Cosmetics
    -Black
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
Wet N Wild MegaLength Mascara

-LIPS
Mirabella Lipstick
    -Daydream

-FACE
Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles
     -Fair
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder
     -Light Pale
E.L.F. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder

NOTD 05.15.13 Featuring Joan & Check Me Out

I did my nails a few nights ago but didn't get to blog so here it is. It's super simple and cute. ENJOY!

THE FINISHED LOOK

PRODUCTS USED:

Julep Nail Color in Joan

     -Dark burgandy red with red micro shimmers.

Loreal Paris Nail Color in Check Me Out

     -Bright doll house pink with micro shimmers.

Joan is a beautiful dark burgandy red. It has red micro shimmers that almost look gold when reflecting in the light. My photos do this color no justice what so ever. What you see in the bottle is what you will get on your nails in one coat. I love this color and I would totally recommend it.

On my accent nails I used Check Me Out by Loreal. In the bottle it is a bright barbie pink with blue micro shimmers and gives off a blue sheen. On the nails it is basically a bright barbie pink with little to no shimmers. Not even a blue sheen. You have to look very closely in order to even notice the micro shimmers. The bottle is very deceiving but it is none the less a very pretty color.

If you would like to check Julep out I will leave my invitation link below.

JULEP LINK: http://www.julep.com/

FOTD 05.14.13

I know I have not done one of these in a long time so I thought I would do one today. I enjoyed coming up with this look. It's just a simple smoked out purple/pink look.

 

 

PRODUCTS USED:
-BROWS
Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit
Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel

-EYES
Benefit Stay Don't Stray
Maybelline New York Color Tattoo
    -Barely Branded
Urban Decay Mariposa Palette
     -Infamous
     -Rockstar
     -Skimp
Rimmel London Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal
    -Black
Mica Beauty Cosmetics
    -Black
Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara
Wet N Wild MegaLength Mascara

-LIPS
E.L.F. Essential Lipstick
     -Charming
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsgloss
     -Foiled

-FACE
Maybelline New York Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles
     -Fair
Revlon Nearly Naked Pressed Powder
     -Light Pale
E.L.F. Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder

Definitely follow my blog as there are reviews coming soon. If you would like to see a tutorial just make a request and I'll do my best to film it.

Ipsy May 2013

I received my May 2013 Ipsy today. If you would like to check Ipsy out I will leave a link.

Website Link: www.ipsy.com

The infamous pink bubble mailer!

The theme for this months bag was Spring Fling. Along with the card telling all the brands for this moth I also received a NuMe gift certificate voucher thing.

 Contents of my bag!

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THE REVEAL!!!!

Item number one in my bag was the Pacifica Island Vanilla Perfume Roll-On. The bottle is .33 fl oz/ 10 ml and smells amazing. This smell reminds me of Vanilla Bean Noel by Bath and Body works that comes out every year during Christmas.

The second item is the NuMe Finishing Serum. It comes in a blue bottle with a stopper lid. The stopper feels cheaply made so I hope it doesn't break on me. I have not used this item but I think I will enjoy this once I finish using my Big And Sexy hair care item I received in last months bag. It does have a smell but not enough to bother me so I don't really mind it.

Next up is the Yaby concealer in pecan. Honestly I'm not sure how I feel about this but I will definitely be trying it out and tell you my thoughts on it.

Fourth item is this Mirabella lipstick in the color Daydream. The color is a nude, dusty rose color with silver micro shimmers. I'm not a big fan of lipsticks with shimmer but I am open to trying out new things.

Lastly is the Zoya nail polish that everyone has been anticipating. The color I received is called Julie. It is a gorgeous soft lilac purple with blue/silver micro shimmers. A great summer color which I will definitely be wearing.

What I Received In My Influenster Box!

 

GOT IT FROM INFLUENSTER

I've been waiting for this box for a few weeks now and it finally came in the mail! When I first got the invite from Influenster they called it the Featured May Dish Product saying I was pre-selected. I did the normal Influenster steps and I was selected as the...however many there were selected to be sent a box. I checked in my Influenster VoxBox and the official name for this VoxBox is the Palmolive soft touch.

I want to mention something really quick as it was disturbing to see when I received the box is that it was open. Not like it had accidentally been ripped open during the ride but as if someone had actually cut the tape to look inside. I am not sure if it was the mail man or if some one was trying to steal my mail. I am not sure but everyone in my household claims didn't open it. Anyway back to the box.

The two bottles I received are the Palmolive soft touch with Coconut Butter(left) and the Vitamin E(right) with their "New Formula". I have not used either yet as I will be giving one to my mom. My first impressions of the "Ultra Concentrated Dish Liquid" has not had my standards set too high since I am a major Dawn fan. My honest opinion when I first opened the package I thought the liquid was rather runny. The smells on the other hand are nice. The coconut butter one smells like coconuts with another kind of smell that I can't exactly put my finger on. On the other hand the vitamin E dish liquid caught me by surprise as it has a floral smell but with a note of citrus.

I actually like the Vitamin E one just a little bit more so I think I'm going to end up keeping that one and giving my mom the coconut butter. I can not wait to start using my new dish soap so until I post a review I will be seeing you all next time.