Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog. :) Sorry that I haven't posted recently. I've had a case of the 'blahs'. However, I'm back now! I got my January ipsy bag in the mail a few days ago and I am dying to share it with you guys!! I think product wise it's the best bag I have received so far!

{If you haven't signed up for ipsy yet and you'd like to, feel free to use my referral link.}

What I got in my bag: 

- Sally's Box Loverecipe AcaiBerry Mask & Loverecipe Aloe Mask. I love face masks, so I was excited to see not one but TWO face masks in my ipsy bag! I have heard good things about this brand on some skin care accounts that I follow over on Instagram. I'm very much looking forward to having a relaxing night in the near future and trying one of these out!  

- SLMissGlam Blend Beauty Brush L34. I have been wanting to try SLMissGlam's makeup brushes for quite sometime now (I follow them on Instagram and their products are magical and fit for a princess!) This brush is pastel purple with like rose gold accents {two of my favorite colors} and just so adorable. The bristles feel really soft too! I'll be using this next time I do my makeup for sure. 

- ModelCo BLUSH Cheek Powder in Peach Bellini. This is such a beautiful peach shade. I love natural and neutral shades of blush so I'm very excited to try this!!

- F.U.N Lacquer TGIF. This is a really fun sparkly gold color. I'm a huge fan of nail polish, the color gold, and all things sparkly so I really love this one. I cannot wait to paint my nails with this! I'm predicting a mini at home spa day soon. ;)
- Manna Kadar Cosmetics Fantasy 3-in-1 Eyeshadow. This product is a highlighter, blush, and eyeshadow in one. That appeals to me. And the shade is my kind of shade, it's light and neutral with a slight shimmer to it.

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My final thoughts: This month's bag was really fun! It had a nice range of products. All products that I will have fun trying out and get a lot of use out of.  Like I said above, I think it's my favorite bag yet. I'm very happy with it!



What products did you get in your ipsy bag this month!? xo

Hi guys! Today I thought that I'd share my go to hair products with you. I have thick/wavy hair that has the tendency to be a bit frizzy from time to time. These are products that I use most often. I tend to switch my hair care products around a lot and use many different shampoos/conditioners.

- Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures. I really love this shampoo and conditioner. It has made my hair stronger, healthier, and shinier. It keeps frizz to a minimum as well and it also helps repair your split ends. They have a whole amazing line of other Whole Blend products to fit a wide variety of hair types. {Shop here}

- L'Oréal Paris Hair Expertise EverPure Repair & Defend Lotion. After I am done washing my hair I use this on the ends of my hair to help with split ends. {Shop here}

- Not Your Mother's Beach Babe. First off, I am obsessed with NYM's products. They have so many great ones! There's literally a product for everyone! If you haven't checked them out yet - what are you waiting for!?  Okay, ANYWAY, I use this product to help enhance my waves. I feel like my hair isn't as wavy in the front as it is in the back and on the sides (I dunno maybe I'm just crazy). This works very well though, it adds a lot of texture to your hair. It will give you a great messy beachy look. It's great for when you're too tired to put a lot of effort into a hairstyle. {Shop here}

- Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Tousling Hair Mousse. I have been using this product for a long time now. A little goes a long way so it should last you a long time. It has a lovely floral scent to it which I really like. It holds in my waves in place and helps with any frizz. It doesn't leave my hair feeling sticky or hard like some other mousses do. It also is very lightweight and doesn't weigh my hair down. {Shop here}

- Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Hairspray. This product is from the same line as the one mentioned above. So, it also helps with holding waves in place, has a nice smell, and helps keeps frizz away. {Shop here}

- Not Your Mother's Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. As I said above, I'm a huge fan of NYM. This is probably my favorite dry shampoo. It refreshes my hair and makes it look freshly washed. In my opinion everyone should have a dry shampoo around! {Shop here}

Well that's it! Thank you for stopping by and checking out a few of my favorite hair products! 

Have you tried any of these products? What are your go to hair products? 

Hi there! Happy 2017! I wanted to post a few more posts at the end of 2016 but I got sick a few days after Christmas and I just didn't feel up to doing very much. :(
I hope that you all had lovely holidays with your loved ones and I hope that 2017 is treating you well so far!

Today I just wanted to do a relaxed little post because I'm having a lazy day. I've done a bit of cleaning around the house, listened to some records, had some tea, and played some Animal Crossing.

{A few of my Christmas gifts from Peter. I'm obsessed with the movie Drive and I really love the soundtrack so he got me it on vinyl. I've also been really wanting this pastel pink Instax camera for some time and now I finally have one! Be prepared for lots of snaps!}

{New Leaf and some tea.}

{My cat Sylar enjoying this lovely January day. He loves looking that the snow.}

And in honor of the New Year I thought I'd share my goals for 2017...

1. Blog more!

2. Go outside more. Take more walks. Take in all of the nature.
3. Be more patient. With myself and with the world.
4. Branch out and talk to people more (even if it's just making some online friends).
5. Be more organized.
6. Create more things. Draw more. Write more. Take photographs. Start journaling again.
7. Develop better sleeping habits.



What are some of your goals for 2017?