Blossoms and Beauty: December 2014

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Review: Covergirl Full Lash Bloom Mascara

Hi Everyone!

I recently have found my new all time favorite mascara and I need to share it with you. It is Covergirl's new Full Lash Bloom Mascara. If you have not tried this mascara I would highly, highly recommend that you do. I have tried tons of different mascaras high and low end and this is my favorite one that I have used. I am going to share a few pictures and go more in depth about it down below so keep on reading!

Let's Get Started!

Covergirl Mascaras are some of my favorite and I think that this one is by far one of their better ones.

I am a big fan of the wand and how it applies the product onto my eyelashes. It keeps it from clumping, because I hate clumping, but this wand prevents that.

I normally do two coats and that gives me a dark solid color. This product is build able so you are able to have a natural look as well as a dramatic look depending on what you are going for.

I also believes that it lengthens my eyelashes and the picture below demonstrates that it really does.

I personally do not find that it flakes for me which is a plus but it can be a little difficult to take off but that is my only complaint. Otherwise I think that it gives me the look that I want and works just as well as my previous favorite, Tarte's Light, Camera, Lashes.

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Monday, December 29, 2014

25 Facts About Me || YouTube

Hi Everyone!

Want to know 25 random and silly facts about me. Check out the video down below that I made where I tell you guys just a few fun facts about myself. Then let me know down below what are some facts about yourself or if you could relate to any of them that I shared!

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

My Everyday Makeup || YouTube

Hi Everyone!

Today I am trying out something new, I made a video! I have been wanting to make videos for quite a while since I am able to show and talk about so much more through the use of being able to talk. So here is a look at my first video in which I share with you the makeup products that I use everyday!

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Friday, December 26, 2014

What I Received for Christmas || 2014

Hi Everyone!

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful Holiday's. I know that I did and I am truly grateful for my family and friends and how my life is right now. I thought today, it being the day after Christmas, that I would share with you what I have received for Christmas. This is me in no way bragging but I know that this is one of my favorite things to look at so I thought that I would share. In the comments tell me down below what you received or share with me a link to your post or video because I would love to check it out!

Let's Get Started!

Monogram Longchamp Inspired Bag in Navy

The Wolf of Wall Street and The Great Gatsby DVDs

Harry Potter Daily Calendar

Japanese Cheery Blossom Shower Gel, Lotion, and Bubble Bath

Country Chic Shower Gel

Pajamas from Old Navy

Facial Cleansing Power Brush from Swirl

(If you would like me to do a review on this since it is like the Clarisonic but cheaper let me know down below!)

Two pairs of fuzzy socks and then a chevron pair from J. Crew

Journal

Saying on Front:

Remember this, That very little is needed to make a happy life

R Bracelet

Bracelet and Earrings from Pink House Designs.

A charm for my Pandora Bracelet with flowers on it. It is a clasp one.

Lilly Pulitzer Tumbler with Straw

Koozie from Lilly Pulitzer and Southern Shirt Company

Blanket with my monogram that my mom made. One side is fleece and the other side is flannel.

Chunky Sweater from Old Navy

Mint Green Oxford from Old Navy

Mint Blanket Scarf from Old Navy

Southern Shirt Company Boardwalk Jersey

J. Crew Factory Vest.

This is my favorite gift because I was not expecting it at all and I am in love with it and cannot wait to wear it. My other favorite is the Boardwalk Jersey because that is something that I really wanted. I have basically been living in it!

That is all of what I received for Christmas from my family and I am truly grateful for how blessed that I am.

Like I said above let me know what you received because I would love to hear.

I am back to a normal schedule after doing awful at Blogmas.

I am trying something new!

New Posts every Monday and Friday with a product review every Wednesday!

So if their are any products that you would like me to do a review on let me know down below and I will see if I can do them!

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

What's On My Christmas List || Blogmas Day 6

Hi Everyone!

As Christmas rapidly approaches I thought that I would share with you some things that are on my Christmas List. My mother already has my list in her possession so do with it what she will. I do want to say that this list is mostly for ideas on stuff that I have been eyeing or am interested in and I in no way expect to get everything or even half of what is on my list. I just thought it would be fun to share and in the comments tell me some things that are on your Christmas List this year because I would love to know.

Let's Get Started!

Lilly Pulitzer Tumbler

Lilly Pulitzer Koozie

Lilly Pulitzer Tumbler with Straw

Old Navy and/or Gap Gift Card

Southern Shirt Company Boardwalk Jersey

Vineyard Vines Graphic Long Sleeve

Vineyard Vines Koozie

Chi Omega Spirit Jersey

Alex and Ani ‘R’ Bangle

Alex and Ani Skeleton Key Bangle

Pandora Charm

Pandora Sparkling Bow Ring

Pandora Light as a Feather Ring

Elizabeth & James Nirvana BLACK rollerball

NARS Cheek Palette

Duck Boot

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New posts everyday up until Christmas!
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Let me know what are some posts that you would like to see during Blogmas down below!

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Very Merry YouTube || Blogmas Day 5

Hi Everyone!

One of my favorite things to do is watch YouTube videos and if you didn't know it is the month of vlogmas. Like how I am doing Blogmas where I make a post everyday up until December 25th. YouTubers do vlogmas where they make a vlog everyday up until Christmas. I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my favorite YouTubers who do vlogmas. I would also love to hear in the comments who are some of your favorites since I am always looking for new people to follow! Along with that if you are doing blogmas let me know so that I can be sure to check it out.

Let's Get Started!

My Favorite one has got to be Ingrid Nilsen on her vlog channel TheGridMonster

She is so much fun to watch and her bubbly personality cannot help but to cheer up my mood and make me happy.

Lauradollx is another one that I would suggest checking out. During December she is making a new beauty video everyday plus doing vlogmas.

The next one may not be everyone's cup of tea but I find him actually pretty funny and it is Julien Solomita

If you like puppies they are never in short supply in these videos.

Of course this list would not be complete without Zoella

She is one of my all time favorite YouTubers so I would strongly suggest, if you haven't, check her out because she just has such a bright attitude towards everything it seems like and the videos are always entertaining to watch.

The last one that I want to share with you is another pretty popular YouTuber and it is Tanya Burr.

That is all for my list but like I said if you haven't checked any of these people out I would highly recommend it if you like watching YouTube videos. Also if you have any people that you watch and love let me know down below so I can be sure to go and check them out!

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Lazy Outfit of the Day || December 4, 2014

Hi Everyone!

Today I decided I needed to relax. Why? Because I am stressed out with finals. I have been go, go, go the last few days and pulling late nights to get everything done that I decided after the one class I had today I was going to come home and lay in bed for a while. Maybe even take a nap because I am ridiculously tired as well. I am going to share with you what I like to wear on these lazy days in bed.

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Black Leggings: Macy's

Cream Socks: Old Navy

I also made delicious peppermint coffee and binge watched Gossip Girl because it's my all time favorite show.

Grey Sweater: Old Navy

I am in love with this sweater. It is cozy and oversized and just a perfect sweater to lay around the house in.

Scarf: Old Navy

It is flannel so it keeps me all nice and warm because it is freezing outside!

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Cozy Winter's Night In || Blogmas Day 4

Hi Everyone!

Today I am going to be sharing with you some things that I love to do when I take a night, during the cold winter months, to just relax and have a little me time. It is a break from school work and stress. With finals week approaching taking time to do these things are the only way I am able to stay sane and not be completely stressed out with everything I need to do.

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The first thing that I will do is light a candle. For the winter one of my favorite scents is Merry Cookie from Bath & Body Works. This just relaxes me and also makes my room smell yummy.

After lighting my candle I will put on some Christmas music because I love holiday music it just puts me in such a great mood. Some of my favorites are the Glee Christmas albums, Lady Antebellum Holiday Album, along with anything from the Nutcracker.

Getting my hair out of my face is next in the process so I will take a clip and secure my hair up in a bun.

You cannot have a night in without putting on some comfy clothes. I opted for a oversized comfy grey sweater from Old Navy and some black leggings.

When it is freezing out fuzzy socks are a must have of mine. What I like to do on nights like this is take some lotion and put it on my feet then put on the fuzzy socks. Trust me it feels amazing!

I will then proceed to take off my makeup from the day and clean off my face.

On this particular night I chose to put on a face mask and this is the Freeman Pomegranate Revealing Peel-Off Mask. I find them so refreshing and it gives me a reason to lay around as I am waiting for it to dry so that I can then peel it off.

The formula is supper sticky and it goes on clear but make sure if you are using these kind of masks that you do a ridiculously thin coat or you are going to be waiting way more then 10 minutes for it to dry.

Warm drinks are next on my list to check off for the night. Now I know that it is probably not a good idea to have coffee late at night but sometimes I can't help it and have a graving for coffee which is what I made tonight. Other times I will make the Snapple tea and just leave it hot. I also have apple cider which I make frequently as well. I am not a big fan of hot chocolate but that is always an option as well!

I added Chocolate Chip Cookie creamer to my coffee which is by far my favorite creamer and then you have to put some whip Cream on top too.

I need to get a Christmas mug but for now my cute little whale mug will work!

What better way to pamper yourself then being able to rub your own head? I love getting my head rubbed but since my mother is not at college with me I have settled for this and it feels so good. If you have never tried one of these things you have to.

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