Review: Lush's Snow Fairy Shower Gel

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One of the things I received for Christmas was the Snow Fairy Shower Gel from Lush. Unfortunately, it's only out during the Holiday season and is currently unavailable. However, I love this shower gel! First of all, it's a bubblegum pink color with some sparkles in it. All of my sparkles are on the bottom, and no matter how many days I keep it upside down, on it's side, or whatever, the sparkles don't seem to budge. It's not a big problem though, probably the only one. The other thing I love about this shower gel is the smell. At first I thought it was a very overpowering sweet scent, but when you use it in the shower, it's really a gentle candy-type scent. It smells so good and the scent lingers. I don't only have this shower gel (I actually have 5, 4 of which are actually in my shower! Half of those were gifts, okay? ;) so I alternate, yet I found that I have been grabbing towards this one most of the month. It leaves you feeling clean and fresh, and it also lathers up really nicely too! Overall, I really recommend this product. For my first Lush product, I definitely want more. Not to mention my brother got one (a different kind, obviously haha) but he loves his too! Talk to you all soon! -Kait

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Review: Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C

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Today I have an exciting post to share with you all! As some of you know, for Christmas I received a Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC. I was, and still am, very excited, and after using it, I wanted to share my thoughts on it. The purse that I got was in Soft Gray with silver hardware. The color is so pretty and is really versatile. The purse also came with an adorable dust bag that matched the interior of the purse, which is royal blue with black polka dots. And just to let you know-I love polka dots. When I opened this, everything was carefully packaged and nothing was damaged. I can't really say on shipping since it was a Christmas present, but I did ask for it straight off of the online store. (By the way, they have a mint green one which is so pretty!) Moreover, I love wearing this bag because it is so comfortable. since it's chain, but then turns into leather where you would put it on your shoulder. Even though it's small, it can fit many things. Another thing I really liked was the option to change the shoulder straps. You can wear it long and as a crossbody, medium for over the shoulder (which is the way I have mine), or no straps at all and use it as a clutch! So far, I really, really love this bag and recommend it. -Kait
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Review: Soap and Glory's Glad Hair Day Shampoo

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Today's review is on Glad Hair Day by Soap and Gory. I purchased this in the 'Do a Bubble Take Set' on Sephora, but I also found the shampoo alone on their website, here.
I absolutely love this shampoo! Since I have a small bottle, I don't really want to use it up fast, so what I do is I use my regular shampoo (a little less than usual) and lather that in my hair. Then I take a very small amount of this and lather that in my hair. I do this once every 2-3 weeks, because again, I don't have a ton.
The shampoo's consistency is very thick and when you put it on your hair, it lathers so, so well! I really like the scent, and it stays in for a whole day or so. I also think it cleans your hair great with out making it super clean. Overall, I really recommend this product!

Book Review: Legend by Marie Lu

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I haven't done a book review in a while because I'm not sure if you guys like them or not. However, let me say this: THIS BOOK IS A-MAZING. I actually just typed this up as a school paper (it was supposed to be brief, but you know... that doesn't happen with me!) Anyways, here it is! I read Unwind the other day, so if you want to see a book review on that let me know, or any other book for that matter!

Legend by Marie Lu

                The book Legend by Marie Lu has two main characters:  Day and June. The chapters switch on and off with their point of views. Day is the most wanted criminal; however he is not a mean person at all. He’s never killed anyone, so it’s safe to say he’s far from cruel. He is very smart, and quick.  Even some of his crimes were done to save people, but the Republic don’t see him as a good person.  On the other hand, June Iparis is the Republic’s prodigy, scoring at 1500/1500 on her Trial (the Trial is a huge test that you take showing your intelligence, physical agility and strength, etc. which you get tested on when your ten. This will determine where you will work and live). Therefore June’s also smart, strong, agile, perceptive and many more traits.

The story’s initial problem is that Day’s younger brother, Eden contracts the annual plague.  (Day’s family suspects he’s dead, except for his brother John, so he doesn’t live with his mother and two brothers.) Since Day and his family lives in the poor sectors of the city, they don’t have enough money to vaccinate Eden.  Moreover, this leads Day breaking into a hospital trying to attain the vaccines, only to find that the shipments aren’t in yet and nearly escaping the hospital. When Day almost reaches safety, a captain shows up. Day throws a knife hitting the captain in the shoulder. The next day, June receives a call saying her brother, Captain Metias, was murdered, and the prime suspect is Day. June seeks out revenge as Day and June’s paths cross, and together they figure out many secrets the government (the Republic) is holding.

This book was my favorite book that I read this summer.  I feel like both characters were displayed well and I really enjoyed reading more about them and who they were.  June is one of my favorite heroines I’ve read yet.  Day maintains his hold of being a criminal, but is still very caring. The book was faced past, and I wanted to read it more and more, finishing it in two days.  For instance, there were many parts I didn’t see coming like who really killed Metias and the Republic’s “annual” plagues.  I also really liked this government. It’s not your average dystopian government… at first.  I really enjoyed it and I would recommend it very much.

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Hope you enjoyed! -Kait
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Review: Maybeline Baby Lips

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Today's review is on the Maybeline Baby Lips. Mine is in the color Pink Punch. Originally when I got this, I wanted a very light pink lip balm that just tints your lips. No no no. This is a lot more pigmented than I expected. When people said it was a little tint, I thought your lips would look natural with a hint of pink, but this makes them a pink. Just pink. It's not as pigmented as Revlon Lip Butters, and I find it harder to build up the color on this than the Revlon LB. But that does not mean this color is not build able. The balm itself is mosturizing too. I find it has a little bit more of a wet texture than an EOS, but it depends on what you like. This is sold at CVS for $3.99, and I would definately recommend you check this out for only four dollars! I think I mentioned everything, but if not, just leave a questions below! :) Kait

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Review: Aussie Anti-Frizz Cream

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As promised, I'm going to do a review on my new favorite anti-frizz cream. I picked up my Aussie Anti-Frizz cream at CVS, and I believe it was around $5. My friend Fiona recommended this to me, so I want to say thanks to her! I have flyaways at the top of my head, therefore it's hard to find an anti-frizz product that works, and doesn't make my hair to greasy looking. The cream is really cool. It almost has a gel feel to it. Anyways, I rub it between the tops of my fingers and lightly apply it to the top of my head and the bring it down. The only thing that people may not like about this product is that if you don't brush through your hair after, or apply it thoroughly through/on your hair, it will get a little crunchy. But the easy problem to solve that is just taking the tips of your fingers again and press down and move your fingers down. The crustiness isn't that crusty. It's kind of like if you left a little shampoo or conditioner in your hair. Personally, it's no big deal to me. But overall, I recommend this product!

Book Review: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (My 1st Book Review!)

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As much as I love beauty, I love to read books. I have never been a big reader until I read THG, and now I have been collecting books since then. I know most of you are here for beauty, so I will be only doing this occasionally. Let's say I get 3 books from the bookstore, I may only do a review on one. Let me know if you like these. I personally really like sharing book recommendations, and I thought this was a great way to share. If you want to check out the current book I'm reading or read and would like to see a book review, check out my Goodreads account to follow up on that. Without further ado, let's get into the book review! BTW this are not spoiler-free posts, but I will let you know when they start, that way you know if the book sounds interesting to you. :) (Don't forget to leave questions for my Q&A post!)

Hush, Hush | Becca Fitzpatrick 5/5
Labels: Paranormal, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery
Sequels: Crescendo, Silence, and then Finale (Finale comes out 10/23/12)
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First of all, I really enjoyed this book. At times it was creepy, but it was very suspenseful and mysterious which made me want to keep reading. Normally I'm not into paranormal things, and I didn't think I would like this book, but I was surprised at how much I loved it. It's not my favorite book, but it's definitely in my top 10. I really liked it because of the suspense it had, and it (as people say) kept me on the edge of my seat (or bed, where I was reading :)).
The synopsis on the back of the book says, "A Sacred Oath, A Fallen Angel, A Forbidden Love. When Nora and Patch are forced together as lab partners, Nora would rather fall to her death than put up with his elusive answers to her questions, his teasing, and his infuriatingly handsome face and hypnotizing eyes. It seems Patch was put on earth just to drive her crazy. But before long, Nora's defenses start to break down as her curiosity about Patch heats up. Why does he always seem to be wherever she is and know exactly what she's thinking? How does he know what to say to both attract and repulse her? And what is up with those V-shaped scars on his chiseled back? As their connection grows stronger, Nora's own life becomes increasingly fragile. Nora needs to decide: is Patch the one who wants to do her harm, or the one who will keep her safe? Has she fallen for one of the fallen?" (BTW I typed all that! Not copied and pasted!)
So pretty much, in my own words, Patch and Nora end up sitting together in biology. Patch seems different and dark and has a huge secret to him. However, Nora is somehow attracted to him. (Spoilers start to kinda happen, but they will increase-you are warned! hehe) Some incidents happen which make Nora start to wonder about how safe she is, and if Patch is up to this-pretty much she starts getting curios about her life and safety, as well as Patch's own life. Nora and her friend, Vee, end up meeting these two nice boys named Elliot and Jules. They start to hang out with them as friends until Nora starts to get curious about why Elliot really left his old school. He said that his family couldn't afford his private school, but Nora didn't really believe that so much. When Nora looks more into this situation, she discovers that Elliot was (I'm not sure if he was actually guilty, or if he was suspected) of murder of a girlfriend. Elliot starts acting more weird, as Jules still stays quiet and bored. To speed things up, Patch is a fallen angel and wants to become human, but he can only do that if Nora is killed because she is a decendent of Chauncey. A few times he actually tried to kill Nora, but because he's an angel, he could make her see things and have her not realize what he was actually doing. As it turns out, Jules was also trying to kill Nora because of revenge or something (he was the one who caused a lot of the incidents, like jumping in front of Nora's (well Vee's) car). End of story is that Nora's high up, Jules is after her, Nora jumps down, dies, but because she's related to Jules because he's Chauncey (it makes a lot more sense in the story) and stuff he dies too. Now that Nora died and sacrificed her life, Patch could become human, but he turned the offer down, therefore saving Nora's life and bringing her back alive and becoming her guardian angel.
My thoughts on the book were that I actually suspected it was either Elliot or Jules that was the person jumping in front of the car, robbing her house, and trying to kill her, etc. I thought Jules at first because he was never around when Nora was in a creepy situation. For instance, at the park, Jules went to the bathroom, and then Nora saw a hooded figure, and then it disappeared. But then when Elliot came to Nora's house and almost forced her to go camping with him, Jules, and Vee, I started suspecting him. I don't understand why on Goodreads people are rating it 1 star. I mean it does have a rating of 4.01, but I was looking at people's review, and on the first page a lot of people rated it one star.
So overall, I really liked this book and would recommend it. :)
-Kait (That was alot of typing- I hoped you enjoyed because it took me an hour to make this whole post!)

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Review: Maybeline's Mega Plush Mascara

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I recently went to CVS and while I was there, I picked up Maybeline's new mascara, Mega Plush Volum' Express. I got it in blackest black. First of all, it's formula is a gel which I think is pretty interesting. It doesn't feel brittle on your lashes at all. I like the way it makes my lashes look though. The mascara makes my lashes look natural with one coat, just blacker, a little more thick, and a little more length which I really like. However, you can apply as many coats as you want and the volume and length of your lashes will increase. Because of the flex-i-ness of the wand, you can get from the bottom of your lashes to the top with no problem. I don't know how much it was when I bought it, but right now on CVS it's on sale for $5.62, with an original price of $7.49 (USD). Overall, I really recommend this mascara! :) (BTW, sorry for the picture, it isn't that great.)

My Two Favorite Mascaras (One Drugstore, One High-End)

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I have two mascaras that I both love. Sometimes I like one more than the other, and other times I can't decide so I just say that I like both. So the two mascaras that I love are: Maybeline Great Lash Mascara in BIG and Fresh's Supernova Mascara. (Sorry for the packaging on the Great Lash.)

Maybeline Great Lash Mascara in BIG:
This mascara, with one coat, can make your lashes look really natural, but a little longer, and a little more thick. The more coats you apply (as with any mascara) the more intense it gets, especially with this one. The formula of this mascara is pretty good. Compared to my Supernova Mascara, it has like a brittle texture. Another word that comes to mind is crispy, which makes-well when you think about it, it kind of makes sense. Does that make sense at all?

Fresh Supernova Mascara:
This is my current favorite out of these two. Like I said in the beginning, it always changes. This mascara is very similar in ways to the Great Lash. When you apply one coat of this, it looks natural, but your lashes are a little longer and a little more thick. Whereas the Great Lash does both (lengthening and adds thickness) Supernova lengthens more, but it does make your lashes a little more thick. Moreover, like I mentioned before, this formula is very... soft..? I don't know if soft is a good word to describe it, but it applies to well and feels natural on your lashes.

Hope you enjoyed! Let me know what else you're interested on seeing reviews on. :) -Kait

Review: Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub

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So today's review is on the Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Scrub. I got this one to two weeks ago at Walmart, but I'm sure you can find it at any drugstore that sells Clean & Clear. I just checked Walmart for the price online, which it's $4.97, and it's sold out! Sorry about that, but I can't control how good a product is! XD Anyways, as you might be able to see in the picture, it's oil-free, so there's one plus. It also says, "With bursting beads| wakes you up| gently exfoliates skin| with vitamin C & ginseng. First of all, when I use this in the morning, I feel like it does give me a little boost. Moreover, it is a very gentle exfoliating product.You can use it every single day if you wish. (I use it about everyday, skipping 1-3 days a week-just due to laziness... :D) What I do is wash my face with a washcloth, then take some and put it on my cheeks, forehead, and then as I am scrubbing it in, work it into my nose and chin as well. Then I wash it all off. Something I find really cool is that the beads do burst! They start out orange, and when they burst, they turn white. I find this makes my face feel much softer. This helps get rid of dead skin and regenerate the skin cells. I have noticed a difference and I would really recommend this product considering it's only $4.97. I hope you enjoyed and let me know if you've tried this product out or if you want to!

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My New Favorite Everyday Eyeshadow

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I have been loving this eyeshadow! I've been wearing it almost everyday. It's Sin by Urban Decay. It's a shimmery champange pink color. It's a perfect color just on the lid. Urban Decay eyeshadows are very pigmented and creamy (as a powder). I highly recommend this! It's also in the Naked Palette.
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Review: Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment

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So as promised, today is a beauty post! I will be reviewing Fresh's Sugar Rose Lip Treatment. First of all, the lip balm has SPF 15. I have been mostly using this for my chapped lips, not for SPF, so unfortunately I am unable to tell you if it works for the SPF part. However, I can tell you how well it works for the purpose I use it for. This lip balm is the most moisturizing lip balm I have ever used. It lasts for longer than I am used to, and creates a smooth, and (an almost) creamy feeling on your lips. It also smells like lemons. Not a strong lemon, but a light lemon scent which I love. I received this for Christmas in the Sugar Rose Party Favor set and have not stopped using it. I went out to CVS to get an EOS just so this lip balm could last longer and so I have something else to use 3-4 times a day. It is currently $22.50 at Sephora. It is very pricey for a lip balm, personally. But is it really worth it? As I said I went and got an EOS lip balm. The Sugar Rose one is more moisturizing and last a little longer. But the EOS isn't bad either. I definately want to get this again, when I feel like I want to splurge. For now, I am just going to stick to the EOS which suits my needs. I really recommend this product if you're willing to pay for it. I would personally price for at least $15, $16, or even $17. This lip balm offers a light, sheer tint that's really nice too. Here is a link for the Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment

Fresh Sugar Rose Lip Treatment
Sugar Rose Party Favor (it was limited eddition, so sorry-I just was trying to look for it!)