Flowerbomb=The Bomb!!

I'm going to try to start doing my favorite things at the end of every month.

Basically, what this will entail is me picking the products and what have you's

that I find myself reaching for the most and are my "It" thing for the moment!

JUNE FAVORITE THING IS!!!???

Drum Roll Please........

Dummmmmm........

Flowerbomb Perfume by Viktor and Rolf

Ok, I cannot express in words on a computer the amount of love I have for this scent. I am a very picky girl when it comes to fragrances and perfumes. I like really light, clean, sweeter smells.

To name a few that I have and enjoy... Light Blue by Dolce and Gabbana, Vive la Juicy by Juicy Couture, ESCADA (Sunset Heat was my fav)

You can read the description from Sephora that I attached above, but it doesn't give it justice. It makes it seem floral and I would not describe this scent floral at all. I'm not a big fan of floral scents. It has a very light, clean, powdery, fresh scent that is feminine, romantic, girly, and sexy.

I would say it's more of a daytime perfume. For those of you that like stronger smells you may want something stronger for night, but it's perfect for day or night for me.

The only drawback is the price!! Yikes! It is a bit on the steep side. $100 for a 1.7 ounce bottle is more than I have ever paid for perfume. So, my advice and what I did was search for it on ebay and get the mini bottle.

Click here for Ebay Listing and the size I have.

Try it out and see if you like it. Or, go smell it at Sephora or SAKS.

This smell is YUMMY!! I literally find myself sniffing my arm all day when I wear it!!

Let me know what you think if you buy or smell.

Happy June Favorite Thing!

Food I'm Lovin

I find myself wanting to eat lighter most days in the summer.

I can't say that about the past week... I have eaten

horrible!! But, these foods I have a love for right now and could make a meal

out of or just snack on.

My friend, Alison, got me hooked on these nuts at the beach.

They are AHH-AMZING! Perfect blend of sweet and salty.

I love me some Avocado's this time of the year! I love to

cut these up and put some salt and pepper and eat with crackers!

Perfect light lunch.

These crackers are great. I think you can get them

at Wal-Mart now, but Sam's and Costco sells them in bulk.

These are the most addicting crackers in the world and they are

good for you!!

Me loves some Tomatoes! I don't really like tomatoes on

sandwiches or burgers, but love them by themselves. Have you ever

sprinkled them with lemon pepper?! mmmm, mmmm, good!

Try it! You will not be disappointed, I promise!

I have found myself eating a tomato with saltine crackers

for lunch a lot lately.

What do you like to snack on in the summer?!

Masks

So, when's the last time you treated your face with a mask?!

It seems like one of those things you don't have time for, right?

I really wish there was someone that could wash my face for me every night. I have moments when I enjoy the whole skincare thing... but I'm normally so tired I just want to crawl into bed and be done. However, with all that being said... wash your face a little early and while your watching your favorite tv show, reading, or taking a bath find time to wind down with a good mask!

Your skin and face will thank you for it! It deserves to be pampered every now and then to!

Here are a few I have been trying.

I had heard good things about the Mint Julep by Queen Helene. Now, let me just say I HATE mint!! Hate the smell, taste... it literally nauseates me. I don't chew mint gum, don't brush my teeth with mint flavored toothpaste, hate peppermints... you get the picture. The smell of this masque is not too bad... yes, it smells minty, but with a clay smell mixed in. It goes on like the scary green mask, but it's kind of a fun look! This one is designed to dry up acne, pimples, rinse away blackheads, and shrink pores. Even if you don't have frequent break-outs this one is good for cleansing and relaxing muscles.

The Mary Kay Timewise mask is a new one. I have only used it once, but really enjoyed it. It is white and looks just like a white moisturizing lotion. It isn't scented so it's a nice light mask to help your complexion .

The Peel Off Cucumber Mask is a new one as well. I thought a peel off mask would be fun to play with. It goes on clear and the directions say to leave on for 5-10 min, but I probably left mine on for 15-20 to let it get good and dry. It goes on and dries clear and has that clean cucumber smell. I was a little confused on how I was supposed to peel it off b/c it does dry clear and you couldn't really tell where to start peeling. After opening my mouth it started cracking and it was easy to pull off. Let me just say.... this was SO much fun. If you are a freak like me and enjoy peeling your skin after a bad sunburn you will love this mask! It has that same effect.

The only one that can't be purchased at a drug store or Wal-Mart is the Mary Kay. If you need a representative I will be glad to refer you to a great one!

Have a great day.

Banana Republic Outlet

For those of you that live in central Alabama you are probably familiar

with the new Outlets in Leeds! If your not you should

get familiar real quick!

I heart Banana Outlet... because I can actually afford some of

their stuff.

Is it bad that when I spell "Banana" I have to sing that Gwen Stefani

song to remember how to spell it?! I always want to spell it with

two N's. "It's Banana's... B.A.N.A.N.A.S!!!!

And guess what? Most everything I bought was on their

clearance rack!! woop, woop! For those of you that know

me well.... you know I get ANXIETY when it comes

to large stores... too many decisions overwhelm me... and most of the time

SALES RACKS STRESS ME OUT!! But, I did so well this time.

Green Clearance Rack Shirt. Thought it would be perfect for fall!

This was by far my FAVORITE purchase. One b/c it's a purse and I love purses.

Two b/c I love the color and it will go with everything year round.

Three, I am so excited to have a dressy cross over bag when I travel.

This will be a bag I use when traveling to just put a few essentials in.

This bag will also be great for those long shopping days when you don't want

to carry a heavy bag around all day... Black Friday... yes, please!

Look at the side detail... gold hardware. Love it.

Cute belt to wear with dressy shirts or dresses for work or play.

Lovin the shell necklace for summer time!

Great neutral color to go with lots!

Where is your go to place for buying some new clothes or jewelry?

Snakeskin Mani and Pedi

Style Editor of the Today Show, Bobbi Thomas recently gave a look

into the technique behind this new and expensive trend.

This is so cool. I would love to have this done, but don't think I will be paying

$150-$300 anytime soon.

I did find some more affordable solutions.

Sally Hansen Salon Effects in an assortment of options.

Click here for more info

Have a Hisssssterically Wonderful Weekend!

Microwave Tan

I'm sure most of you are familiar with Jergens Natural Glow lotions.

Have you seen or tried their new Express line?

I have both the fair to medium bottle and the medium to dark.

My skin tone varies especially this time of the year... I can get

really dark when I stay out in the sun so I wanted them both.

This Express line is FANTASTIC! It literally works overnight. It is designed to

get you where you want to be in three days.I always put tanning lotion

like this on at night b/c it doesn't smell that great. I don't want to smell like these lotions during the day so it works well to apply at night.

These are great as a tan extender if you have been to the beach, had

a spray tan, or just been out in the sun. They work great to build a tan for

this summer or a special event you may have and need a healthy glow FaSt!!

Happy Fake Tanning!

Real Life to Red Carpet

Lights, Camera, Glam-Action.

Want an eye shadow palette that you can use every day

and punch it up for a night out or special event?

I was in Sephora back in April when I approached a girl to explain

I wanted some eye shadow for a photo shoot I was doing. She pulled

this set and it is practical, affordable, and neutral enough for anyone.

This Lorac set includes:

Eye Shadow Compact of three shades

Eye shadow Primer

Black Liquid Liner

Mascara Primer

Mascara

Eyeshadow Brush for blending and smudging

Tutorial booklet with instructions.

Here are all three eye shadow shades on my hand in natural lighting.

I use the neutral colors EVERY DAY!! I love taking the copper color

in the middle and using as my lid shade and pairing it with a

matte brown for the crease. The lightest color on the far

right would also work great for a lid color or putting

in your inner corners to make your eyes pop.

Here is my Glam-Action photo by Rachel using all three colors. Not sure

if you can really see the lightest color in the corner of my eyes, but

it's there. I will try to do a review soon on that whole technique...

not that it is complicated or anything.

Have a Glamorous Day

Shampoo Splurge

So, here's to a review that I feel very mediocre about. But, I wanted to review it

and give you my thoughts b/c it may be something that you want to try.

Something that you should know about me is that I only wash my hair

about two times a week!! I am a big fan of dry shampoo and being

lazy with my hair. I personally like my hair better dirty b/c it looks

better and styles better.

So, when I went to trade secret several months ago and asked the girl to

recommend a shampoo/conditioner combo that would work well for me.

Something that will CLEANSE is my biggest need, but also something

that will hydrate my hair since it doesn't get conditioned very often.

She recommended this line to me. It's called Enjoy and it's the Hydrating line.

It is Sulfate Free which is becoming a big trend b/c it's supposed to be better

for your hair.... no harsh chemicals.

Pros

Smells Great

Very thick and creamy

Lathers up for clean feel

Leaves your hair feeling silky soft and blows dries out great

Cons

B/c it's sulfate free my hair feels dirty the NEXT DAY! ugh.

Thats really the only bad thing I can say about it, but for me it's a BIG con!

I don't want to use a product that leaves my hair feeling oily and dirty

after a day or two. So, for me personally I won't be using any more

Sulfate Free Shampoo/Conditioner anytime soon. Bring on the harsh chemicals

so I can get my nappy head clean!

However, if you wash and condition your hair every day you may really

"Enjoy" this product. No pun intended!

"Enjoy" Your Day!!