Victoria Secret Sport Products Review

First I can not begin to explain how excited I was to recieve this box from Influenster!! This line is called VSX Sport and has quite a few different Sports Bra styles and different colors/patterns for the leggings.

Sports Bra: The Sport Bra I am wearing is in the style Incredible. The sizes range from 32-36B-DDD, 385-DD

The features of this sports bra include: concealed wire for cushioned support, padded straps & bonded, seamless technology that eliminates irritation, super-soft elastic band for comfort and movement, cushioned adjustable back closure.

WOW just WOW. I honestly thought this bra was going to be too big, when I opened up the box that came in the mail, just because it's hard to get bra sizes right online. However, this bra fits true to size :) I was so pleased that I didn't have to go into the store and make an exchange! I hate owning sports bras that literally do nothing for securing my ladies in place, or create a horrible uni-boob. #Sportsbrabreakup!! This bra does not cause any of those problems. The second I tried this bra on and started to do jumping jacks, I knew that never again will I settle for anything else ever again! I couldn't wait to go on a run in this outfit (with a shirt on top)! 

Leggings: These are the Knockout Crop Medium rise, form-fitting leggings. Ladies let me tell you…these are the most comfortable, butt friendly leggings I now own!! They are super comfortable to workout in and/or go to class because college students wear leggings to class. I like the medium rise because it makes me more comfortable in my apperance and I don't like showing that much skin when I work out…or really ever.

This is a sponsored blog post. Influenster provided me with complimentary Victoria's Secret products to test and review as part of a contest.

Empties_January-Feburary

Hey guys,

Here are some empties that I used up from Janurary to mid Feburary

 Herbal Essences: Totally Twisted Curl Defining Mousse

Thoughts: I LOVE this stuff! Managing curly hair is hard to do and I find this mousse works really well! It makes my curls defined and really cute and cuts down on the frizz, and it smells really really nice!

Frizz-Ease: Smooth Start Hydrating Conditioner

Thoughts: This conditioner is on the pricer side. It works really well, I noticed that my hair seemed more hydrtated after I used it, and it worked well in cutting down on the frizz. My hair has been really dry lately.

Yes to Grapefruit: Daily Facial Scrub

Thoughts: I din't really like this facial scrub that much. Good thing it was a small trial size that was only a $1. I find that as a scrub it is decent, but it doesn't really do much to cleanse the face.

Bath & Body Works: Country Chic Shower Gel

Thoughts: This is one of my most favorite scents EVER! Not to mention I love the repackaging since sunflowers are my favorite type of flower :) I love every single one of their products and I have no complaints about their shower gels.

Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner

Thoughts: LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. These are the tiny version because during the holiday season (December) Ulta had these in the 5 for $10 section and I had a $5 off coupon so essentially I got 5 of these for a $1 :) These work wonders for my hair, escpecially  because my hair is really dry sometimes :( I like to use these sparingly to detangile my hair.

Vidal Sassoon Color Infinity SHADE INTEGRITY Shampoo & Conditioner

Thoughts: I like to color my hair sometimes and I usually buy a shampoo and conditioner that is specially formulated to protect colored hair and to try and make it last longer. I felt that this did a really good job in protecting the color as well as keep my hair hydrated and not like straw like texture.

Assured Shower Bath Chamomile Body Powder

Thoughts: This is found at the Dollar Tree. I HATE sweating! I don't really smell when I sweat but I hate that sticky feeling that I get when I sweat. I use power every day in order to prevent sweat and that uncomfortable feeling. I have gone through many a bottle of body powder. This smell is fresh and nice. I put powder on right after I dry off from my shower, in-between my legs and my chest area.

Beauty Blogger Hype

I'll admit I watch Youtube videos about make-up reviews, tutorials, empties videos, etc. I'll admit that sometimes watching those videos makes me want to get out of my house and buy all of Ulta..but I have some self control so I don't. I feel like we get suckered into buying products because we are addicted to the beauty blogger hype on youtube and instagram. I am not saying we shouldn't watch these youtube videos, but I am saying we shouldn't be suckered into buying products. I love youtube because when I really want to buy a product I can find many reviews and different opinions and more importantly try and find a review that matches my skin tone before I buy anything.

No Makeup

When I say no make up here, I literally mean NO MAKEUP!
It is okay to not wear make-up some of the time. I don't wear make-up when I am working out, playing sports (indoors or outdoors), or when I am having a relaxing day at home. I feel like now we have the "no make-up makeup" look when really we shouldn't be wearing anything at all. Believe me I understand the love of makeup but sometimes there really is no need to wear it, especially when you are going to sweat it off. Just remember you define your own self-worth, NOT society. You are beautiful inside as well as out.

Root Canal :'(

So today I had my first root canal :'( and it hurt!!! Got to say I have never wanted to donate my blood before but I'd rather have donated my blood than gone through the 4 hour appointment I just got done with. After all the shots to numb my mouth, it wasn't bad but when they gave me the shot on the roof of my mouth…tears came streaming out of my eyes. It was a little embarrassing but I just don't do well with any type of pain.

In other news I hope you guys are having a fabulous Spring Break!

Simple Rose Gold eye look

Hey guys,

Here is a simple rose gold eye look. It is kinda hard to tell the exact shades on my eyelid but I'll try and take better pictures next time. I'll post the products later during the weekend with hopefully better pictures of the look.

Products:
Ulta Illusion Eyeshadow Quad
-"Naked" as a highlight
-"Seashell" all over the lid

Cargo Meet Me in Paris Pallet
-"Croissant"in the crease (blended really well..this is where we get the most rose gold look from)

Rimmel Scandalous eye pencil in 001 Black (so awesome! I love this eyeliner)

Maybelline
-The Colossal volume express "Cat eyes" mascara

Khroma
-"Whip Lash" mascara

Revlon Photoready 003 Neutral

My thoughts:
I pretty much love all the products in the photoready collection. I have two of these trios but this one is my favorite. It comes with a bronzer, blush, and highlight shade. I mostly use the bronzer shade, which you could tell from the swatch pictures, I have hit some serious pan. It doesn't make my skin look powdery or flakey, it brings a natural bronze look to my face which is nice when I feel really pale during the winter. It was my go to bronzer and I am sad I have used that shade all up!

Note: I use this bronzer when I have a medium (pale) skin tone during the winter months.

Revlon Photoready 003 Neutral

Hey guys,

So I fgured before I use up the bronzer portion of this little trio I would show you some swatches. Keep in mind these photos where taken during my pale days of winter. This color of bonzer obviously not work on my skin tone now becuase I have tanned thanks to some good weather over spring break!

 Here it is a little hard to see but the bronzer is above the shiny highlight shade that also comes in the trio.

 This is what the bronzer looks like on my finger after I take a few swipes across the pan.

I will give my thoughts in a seperate post :)

I try not to keep things too long winded

Thanks!!!

Nails Nails Nails_Update

Alright here are some pictures of my nails :)

See the nails are super cute!

Tiny sidenote: since these nails are the child sized nails they are going to be really short! But if you can handle them being practically the same length as your natural nail, I say go for it! If you tend to have a larger nail size these child sized nails will probably not fit you.

Nails Nails Nails

So I am all about having my nails done all the time. However, getting them done professionally all the time takes a lot of money. Instead I like to save special occasions for when I go to a nail salon. I like to shop around Walgreens, Target, and Walmart for cute fake nails. But hey let's not forget the Dollar Tree guys! Sometimes I find the cutest nails there and they are only a dollar!!!

Check out my recent deal :)

Keep this in mind, both of these sets are kid sized so you need to have some pretty small nails, and be prepared to buy more than 1 set of each or mix and match because it is most likely you will have complications on fit.

Physicians Formula

GO AND GET YOU SOME!!!
There is an entire section of Physicians Formula cosmetics at the dollar tree!!! Go and try these products out! Their company has some great cosmetics that are designed for sensitive skin and even some of these products are designated as Organic. I am trying to get all the blushes because: blushes = weakness.

Unicef Tap Project_Update

Hey guys,

So I posted about the Unicef Tap Project previously, but I wanted to include some pictures to show you that I actually do this!

This is pretty awesome!!!!!

Unicef Tap Project

Hey guys,

I encourage you to check this out. It is something really easy to do. Sometimes I don't use my phone at all during the day and now during that time I can help children in need.

Here is what the website says:
"Go without your phone to help give clean water to children in need. UNICEF Tap Project is working to help the 768 million people around the world without access to clean water. This year you can help by taking a challenge to give up access to something far less vital than water-your cell phone. For every 10 minutes you don't touch your phone, our sponsor can provide one day of clean water for a child in need."

Here is the link to the website to get more info:
http://tap.unicefusa.org

You can take this challenge on your Mobile Phone:
Uniceftapproject.org

Where am I?/Who am I?

So I guess you know nothing about me..and yet the blog title is "I am who I chose to be." I will start by telling you that I currently go to a University in Oklahoma, but when the academic year is over, my place of residence is in North Texas. This is my 4th (senior) year of college, and yet I have to take another year. Why? I transferred to this University located in Oklahoma for my Junior year of college. But that is a LONG LONG LONG story that will be discussed later…and not when I am running on little to no sleep.

Rimmel match Perfection Blush #002 Light/medium

I mentioned that I would update you guys on whether or not the Rimmel match perfection blush in #002 light/medium would show up on my skin tone. 

Refer to this post http://allaboutbabytigerlily.blogspot.com/2014/02/target-deals-21014.html 

Unfortunately NOTHING showed up, literally nothing! There was absolutely no trace of color, not even a white or pastel cast on my arm. I am usually against returning beauty products to the store after I have opened the packaging, however there is just nothing I can do to this product. If it was a foundation I could easily darken it up with some bronzer. However, this is a blush and I shouldn't have to "darken" or "change"the color of a blush. Therefore I will be returning it to Target.

TARGET DEALS 2/10/14

Hey guys so I went to Target today and a TON of things were on clearance. I am sad that I missed the start of when they clearanced a lot of these beauty items because there really wasn't a lot left to pick from.

 Loreal Colour Riche--> Left to Right: 175 Violet Chiffon, 178 Cardinal Plume
Both were $5.58 (each)

 Left: Covergirl Trublend Minerals #435 golden sunrise| mineral bronzer $3.98
Right: Covergirl Lash perfection #215 Brown $2.98

Left: Rimmel match Perfection Blush #002 Light/medium (we will see if this is too light for my skin tone) $3.48
Right: two elf custom eyeshadows, #2512 Diftwood, #2516 Peach
Both were $0.85

Left: Sonia Kashuk Nail Colour (color is TWO CENT) $2.38
Middle: loreal 24hr infallible eyeshadow in #800 bottomless java $4.88
Right: Revlon diamond lust eyeshadow in #105 Plum Galaxy $3.14

Maybelline New York The Elixirs COLORSENSATIONAL 040 Vision in Violet

040 Vision in Violet


AMAZING!!! Super duper pigmented. It is a pretty bold color so it might not be used for an everyday use. I love it. I always pair it with a brown neutral eye look, and usually neutral clothing (white top with jeans and boots).

This is also a great lippie to wear when you have an all black outfit! or just want to look done up but with minimal face/eye makeup.

This color definitely gets you noticed but in a good way :) so in love with purple lipstick! It's one of my top favorite lipstick colors of all time!

Maybelline New York The Elixirs COLORSENSATIONAL 050 Caviar Couture

050 Caviar Couture


This is like a dark red/wine color. I usually just dab and then blend so it's a sheer wash of color. It's amazing and has burgundy glitter in it that you can't really tell from the packaging.

Maybelline New York The Elixirs COLORSENSATIONAL 025 Mauve Mystique

025 Mauve Mystique

Mabelline New York The Elixir COLORSENSATIONAL 080 Captivating Carnation

080 Captivating Carnation

What a pretty pink! It isn't an in your face pink so it is perfect for an everyday look :) and it works on darkly pigemented lips! You will need a mirror to apply this one.

Maybelline New York The Elixirs COLORSENSATIONAL 100 Petal Plush

100 Petal Plush

This is a harder color to pull off on my natural lip color ;/ I can shear out the color so it isn't as "dead" looking. It has pretty pink sparkles (not alot).

Not really satisfited with this color. It was streaky in it's application. I would say to pass on this color and look at some of the darker shades!

I think the easiest way to used this color is to simply just use it as a topcoat to a pink or nude lipstick when I want to go for a more glossy, juicy lip look. I can't really use this on its own because of the streaky application. It can also go on over a lip liner and this tends to be a pretty easy look to pull off.

Maybelline New York The Elixirs COLORSENSATIONAL 065 Caramel Infused

065 Caramel Infused

This is another great nude, it isn't too deep of a brown. It is a brownish nude. This is fantastic formula for every color!

Maybelline New York The Elixir COLORSENSATIONAL 060 Nude Illusion

060 Nude Illusion
The perfect nude, I thought that it would be too light because my natural lip color is a little dark. However these lipgloss/lipsticks are super opaque!! They are comfortable and very moisturizing. This color you might be able to get away putting it on without a mirror, but some of the other colors you won't get that lucky.

Maybelline New York The Elixir COLORSENSATIONAL

Left to Right: 060 Nude Illusion, 065 Caramel Infused, 100 Petal Plush, 080 Captivating Carnation, 025 Mauve Mystique, 040 Vision in Violent, 050 Caviar Couture

Up to Down: 060 Nude Illusion, 065 Caramel Infused, 100 Petal Plush, 080 Captivating Carnation, 025 Mauve Mystique, 040 Vision in Violent, 050 Caviar Couture

DSW Finds

DSW-Designer Shoe Warehouse

I am not sure how much these were but I didn't end up purchasing them…I have no where to wear these :(
But they are fabulous!

I did buys these at 70% off!!!! They came out less than $15! I pair them with dark skinny jeans and a cute top for a casual night out.

imPress Nails

Halloween is my favorite holiday so you can image how bad I freaked when my best friend gave me these impress nails she found at Walgreens!!! I loved them and they stayed on a week prior to Halloween till just about 4 days after Halloween. #halloweenswag

I am currently wearing these right now. As you can tell from the packaging these are the new Ultra Gel Nails. So far I like them..I just don't know if they will have the same lasting power as the non gel nails. I will update you guys on how long these last on my nails.

Also check out my new midi-rings!! I got all 3 at JcPenny this weekend for a total of $1.97!

PUT A RING ON IT

Alright so looking at this post http://allaboutbabytigerlily.blogspot.com/2014/02/ulta-glitter-eye-top-coat.html you can tell that put a ring on it is a sparkly silver glitter top coat

I personally like to put it on top of silver, sliver-blue, or black eyeshadow that is placed on the lid. Sometimes fallout occurs and if that bothers you, just spritz some setting spray on your brush/applicator, then dip it in the glitter top coat and then place it on top of your lid.

If you go with a dramatic eye look, be sure to keep everything else simple. Such as lips, and blush.
The focal point should be your eyes.

ULTA Glitter Eye Top Coat

PUT A RING ON IT

Silver base with silver glitter.

FAIRY PRINCESS
Very pretty pink with green, blue, and silver glitter.

I bought these when Ulta had a buy 1 get 1 free on ulta products. They usually retail for $8. These are super glittery and perfect. Warning: there will be fallout but try spraying your brush with setting spray, then dip the brush into the glitter and then place on your eyelid. I personally use fairy princess a lot more because I do a lot of neutral browns and pinks for an everyday look.

It's a lot easier to deal with glitter that packed in a pan like this rather than loose glitter in a container. Loose glitter can get very messy VERY fast.
If you are going for a fast all over application, it may just be easier to use your fingertips rather than opting for a brush. I find it easier to control the saturation of glitter and the placement by using my ring finger or my pointer finger.

When working with glitter just take your time and have fun!!

These are also great to use during cheer competitions or for theater makeup.

Don't you guys just hate wasting time being sick!!! 

JcPenny Deals 1/31/14

Hey guys so I went to JcPenny this weekend and found a ton of jewelry for only $1.97!!!

These are personally my favorite! They are so dressy and I can where them for my spring sorority banquet which is coming up in April! I might where them before hand becuase they are too pretty to wait that long!