From Beachy waves to loose sprial curls

Hey guys! Todays post will be a hair tutorial, so enjoy!

First, you'll want to curl your hair. You can curl them so the curls are loos waves, or you can use 2nd day curls-now loose for this look.

Started like this

twirl a group of curls in a tight twist like this

unwind to look like this

loosen and position. Hair spray it in place to last all day!

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Sally Hansen Xtreme wear pink satin REVIEW+SWATCHES

Hello everryone, today I'm going to be talking about the sally hansen xtreme wear 425 pink satin nail polish.

I was drawn to this polish in target because it looked soooo pretty. Its this champagne pink shimmery color, which is very pretty for summer.

So basically I am going to review the formula and lasting power of this polish, because you probably can tell I like the color a lot. 

PROS: GREAT COLOR

CHEAP (~$2 at target)

Easy to apply and remove

Cons: Lasts an OKAY time (about 2-3 days without chipping)

overall: 9.5/10

This is not sponsored and I bought the product(s) with my own $. All opinions are my own. 

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DIY Lip Balm

Sup everyone, today I'm doing a DIY lip balm. Enjoy!

You will need:
Vaseline
A container
Something to stir with
food coloring
mint extract

Put your vaseline in the container

microwave for about 1.5mins or until its liquid

use your stirring tool to stir in red food dye or your preferred color. 

1 drop = sheer 

2 drops = a bit more vibrant

Let it sit in the freezer overnight or until it is solid/creamy- like the texture of vaseline

I used 2 drops

on the lips

swatch

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5 outfits, 1 pair of shorts

Hey everyone, today I'm going to be showing you that a pair of good shorts can be worn in MANY different outfits. You only really need a few pairs of shorts and your outfit choices can be endless! Today I'm just showing you 5 of many possible outfits with these simple blue denim shorts! Enjoy!

You can class it up with a fancy tank

You can make it casual with just a spaghetti strap tank

You can make it comfy-casual with an oversized tee

You can make it relaxed and easygoing with a loose patterned top

You can be a bit more revealing and wear it with a sheer shirt

Here it is with a pink mesh bandeau under a sweater shirt with slits up the sides

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Review: Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb in coral pop

Sorry for so many reviews everyone. I just needed you post this ASAP because-
I don't think I've ever disliked a lip product as much as I do this one.

This is the Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb in coral pop

First off, the color is so MUCH BRIGHTER AND NEON than this swatch. It just would not look as bright as it was on camera. The color was so hot pink it reaaaly did not match my skin tone. 

Plumping Power:

My natural lips- no plump

Right when I put it on- no plump

After 10 mins- little to no plump. During the 10 mins, it was itchy, and just uncomfortable. Not really giving that classic "plumping" sensation. 

15 mins- the little plump that came- left.

This costed $21. I got a neon pink color that didn't match my skin tone, and no plump. 

.5/10

no pros.

So disappointed. 

returned it. 

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June 2014 FAVES

Hey all, so this month I saw the fault in our stars, just like any other teenage girl in america. Well let me tell you. I cried. Then watched it again, and cried some more. Then listened to all the songs and cried more. Lets just say I love the movie. Of course, my fave this month is The Fault in Our Stars, (the movie) I will read the book this summer, and I will cry more.

Any who, some of my favorite songs in the movie were these:

Grouplove - Let Me In This song played when Hazel found out she was going to Amsterdam, and augustus arrived in a limo. <3

Charli XCX - Boom Clap This song played when the arrived in amsterdam, and this song went perfectly with the scenes and film. This song was also in a few of the trailers.

M83 - Wait This sad song happens at the end of the movie, in Augustus' letter, AND in Amsterdam when he tells Hazel about his PET scan. DA FEELZ

Well, I'm going to go cry now.

Okay?


...Okay.





sobs silently in corner.

Benefit They're Real Mascara vs. Revlon Lash Fantasy

Woohoo! Hey guys, todays post is going to be a battle of the mascaras! I'm gonna be comparing 2 mascaras, one drugstore and one higher end, to see which one is better, does what it says, and is WORTH YOUR MONEY. Hope you guys enjoy! Love, lizzy

the WANDS:
Benefit they're real

 Revlon Lash Fantasy

I chose the revlon lash fantasy to go against they're real because the wands are very, very similar.

The only real big difference I felt with the wands are that the benefit wand is harder, and the lash fantasy is a lot for flexible when I'm applying, like its make of silicone. 

ONE COAT:

THEY'RE REAL: RIGHT EYE

LASH FANTASY: LEFT EYE

they're real is showing more volume, and a bit more length when eyes are open(but very close in length to the other one when closed)

Lash fantasy is showing about the same length as they're real. 

TWO COATS:

THEY'RE REAL: RIGHT EYE

LASH FANTASY: LEFT EYE

THEY'RE REAL: MORE VOLUME AND LENGTH

LASH FANTASY: LENGTH, BUT NOTHING COMPARED TO THEY'RE REAL

So the winner is... Benefit's they're real mascara! It showed a TON more volume and length by the second coat! 

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