so you can see that I really do wear makeup... every few years

I was going through some old pictures. Pictures I used to take back when I *loved* doing my makeup.

Sigh.

Now, a shower with shaving is a luxury.

So, to cheer me up, here are some of the pictures I came across :)

-C

Bloom June Box... Pacifica Body Butter and more!

Pacifica Blood Orange body butter

My first review! Bloom.com sent me a wonderful package of goodies, including a set of Pacifica lotions and perfumes. I decided to try a few *right* when I opened the box, because the smell was ah-ma-zing. The thing I used first? The Tuscan Blood Orange body butter. Here is a quick description from the website:

Tangy citrus for spicy ladies – that’s the essence of Pacifica Body Butter in Tuscan Blood Orange. With fragrance notes of orange, tangerine, raspberry, strawberry, and petigrain, this complex and sophisticated fragrance is great for layering with other fragrances – it adds life and energy whether you wear it alone or paired with another favorite scent. This nourishing and moisturizing body butter is free of parabens and glutens, and is 100% vegan


Sounds awesome, right? It is. OMG, it is. Even my husband, who really dislikes any perfume (traumatized from shopping with his Memaw as a child, lol), loved this. It is not overpowering in the least, however it lasts. Three hours after applying I got a compliment at the grocery store!


I also love the packaging. It is bright and clean-looking, and something I would proudly display in my guest bath.

Also included in the box was the coordinating Blood Orange Color Quench lip tint. I. LOVE. THIS. 


There is really no other way to say it. They sent another shade, as well, and as great as the formula is (hydrating, long lasting, creamy), the color doesn't make my socks fly off. Yup, that's what happens when I find a lip color I love. Socks everywhere.


The Blood Orange color is a pinky coral, which surprised me, because it looks like a dark red in the tube. It really is the perfect summer shade, and I can't think of any skin coloring that it wouldn't look great on!


My camera took a tumble, so I borrowed a picture from a lovely blogger, to show you the color. 

Isn't it the most gorgeous color you've ever seen? Are your socks on?

(image courtesy of Valentine Kisses)

Okay, so that's my big review. Is anyone interested in these products? Have I introduced you to something you wouldn't otherwise have thought to look at? Let me know!

Here is a discount link to get you started!

-C

Beauty Reviews

Hey all :)

Starting next week, I will be doing a massive amount of beauty reviews. This is due to Bloom.com giving me the opportunity to be a Beauty Ambassador program. I am not being paid for these reviews. I will be receiving free product, in exchange for an honest review.

If you don't know about Bloom.com, you should check them out. They even gave me this nifty button through their affiliate program (which I will be paid for, in form of commission if you buy through this link), which gives you 30% cash back.

The nice thing about Bloom? They give you at least 10% cash back on EVERY purchase, they have amazing customer service, and they let you return any product for a full year! Yup, no more random product sitting in your bathroom that you've tried a few times and hated. No more 30 days to return said product... no more wasting money :)

Give them a try, I think you'll be as impressed with them as I am. Also, I would love your opinions on what brands you would like to see there. What are we missing? Any Indie brands you know and love? Let me know, and I may be able to get them in!

a roadblock

Remember how I said that I wanted to find a health blog I identified with? Well, here is one thing I know most women can feel me on... the roadblock.

You find yourself all gung-ho about a workout routine, and a diet plan... you even buy yoga pants that make your but look more like just two butt-cheeks instead of the four you feel like you have. You start out with the BEST intentions. Then, as easily as it comes... it goes. A bowl of cookies and cream ice cream here, a missed workout there. Next thing you know you're spooning Nutella into your slack jaw watching Maury in your 'yoga' pants. With four butt cheeks.

So, I'm not off the deep end yet (I may or may not have had cookies and cream ice cream... but not calling a stage Nutella emergency). I've worked out only one day in the last four, I'm slowly losing my will to live motivation.

So what do I do? Do I make a thinspiration board on Pinterest? Do I say effitall and set my DVR to catch the 16 and pregnant marathon and find a comfy spot on the couch?

No.

I tell all of you, so you can tell me your successes and push me to succeed, as well.

Please?

-C

Bloom like me

Hey ladies :::waves::: Are you a beauty junkie, like me? DO you have cabinets and caboodles (yup) FULL to the brim of stuff you have used just a handful of times and either didn't work for you, or you found something even better?
Do you buy makeup just because it's pretty ::ahem, BeneFit:: but find it way overpriced and full of fluff?
Do I sound crazy right now? Okay, great.

So, I have an exciting announcement. I was chosen to be a Beauty Ambassador for Bloom.com.

What the means, is that I will have the opportunity to review the newest products monthly, and I will be featuring those reviews here!

Once things pick up speed, I will also be featuring some giveaways, which I am super stoked about!

Like you, I buy stuff ALL the time with *such* high hopes of that miracle (insert product type her), only to be let down, wishing I had a friend who used it before I blew $35 to tell me to buy a weeks worth of Starbucks instead.


So, please join me here, and follow me on my journey of trial and error. I hope to discover some new awesome products, and weed out the not so wonderful for you. THe awesome thing about Bloom, is that they have a 365 day return policy... it really doesn't get any better.

So please keep an eye out, I will be posting my first reviews next week.
-C

long time no blog

I'm so sorry, ya'll... I know I have been neglecting you. It's been so difficult to find time to get on my real computer, as opposed to the Nook. I plan to make it up to you, though. With my favorite new dinner. It's yummy, and has a decent calorie count. Fajitas! They can be so easily tailored to suit your taste/calorie goals. I use plain, nonfat greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and it's identical. So, first things first, you want to use the kind of tortillas you have to fry up yourself. Trust me, worth the effort. These are what you're looking for, though I've used several brands with the same yummy results. The other ingredients... cast of characters, so to speak. We use orange, yellow, and red bell peppers. To me, these give a much better flavor than green bell peppers. Of course, this is subjective, and easily changed to suit your taste buds :) We also use coconut oil to sauté the chicken, and to fry the tortillas. Doesn't that look amazing? It is. We have it once a week, at least. Also, with the leftovers I have made casseroles and soups... super yum. As far as marinating the chicken, I have used several variations of lime juice/chili powder/cumin combo. It's hard to screw up. Also, I'm not a great cook, so if I can make it yummy, so can you :) -C