Favorites: November 2012

Hi everyone! I know I have been slacking when it comes to these monthly favorites. Hopefully I can keep them going especially with the new year coming up and all the new goodies that come along with the holidays.

This month's favorites only consists of a few makeup items due to not wearing much lately. I also have some hair products and body products I have been loving in November.

Now let's get on with my favorites for this month!

 

Bath & BodyWorks Wallflowers Fragrance Plug and Wallflowers Fragrance Bulb in Leaves:

 

I love love love the leaves scent they have! One of these can make my whole living room smell so good! Everyone that comes over always asks me what that smell is and that they love it. Also, isn't that pumpkin plug the cutest?

 

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface:

 

Lately my go to blush I am always reaching for is my Tarte Dollface blush! Love it! It has to be the perfect pink blush. Also perfect for when I just can't decide what blush to pick.

 

Nars Blush in Orgasm:

 

Also a blush I have been reaching for lately. To me it seems like the perfect color for fall.

 

Smith's Rosebud Salve:

 

I think I may have mentioned this in another one of my monthly favorites, but who cares right? When it is this amazing it needs another shout out! I can't live without it! I can't even count how many times I apply this to my lips in a day. With it starting to get cold here and my heat in my house so dry, this is perfect for those dry and chapped lips! Also great for cuticles!

 

Yogi Detox Tea:

 

A very good friend of mine recommended this tea to me a couple of years ago and I fell in love with it. This tea helps promote healthy liver and kidney functions. So whenever I am feeling alittle sluggish or just feel like I'm not myself, I grab one of these. For more information on this tea and other Yogi tea they have click here. I usually get this tea at my local grocery store or some health food stores may carry them.

 

Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask:

 

This is my all time favorite mask! I'm sure everyone has heard of it. It helps dry up acne pimples, rinse away blackheads, and shrinks enlarged pores. I use this mask once to twice a week. I love how different my skin looks and feels after I use it. I recommended it to my mom and she also loves it. I also use it on my daughter who has recently started having acne problems and it works great!

 

TRESemme Split Remedy Shampoo, Conditioner, and Leave-In Conditioning Spray:

 

I picked up the shampoo and conditioner at the beginning of November because I was in desperate need for a new shampoo and conditioner. Thought I would try something new and at a drugstore price and fell in love! Smells amazing and leaves my hair super soft. The leave-in spray I had for awhile and have come to realise that I can't live without it! Great detangler spray also and smells amazing too!

 

DKNY - pureDKNY Verbena:

 

A few months ago when I purchased some things with Ulta I received a sample of this parfum. I sort of put it off somewhere and forgot about it. When I found it this month I couldn't believe I had tossed off to the side! I wore it on Thanksgiving when we had our family dinner, I had two cousins ask me what I was wearing. Love it and definitely looking into purchasing a bigger bottle.

 

Secret Clinical Strength Deodorant in ooh-la-la lavender:

 

This is the only deodorant I can wear. I usually go for the original light and fresh scent, but when I ran out I decided to try a different scent. Love this deodorant and love this scent!

 

Bath & BodyWorks Fragrance Mist in Honey Autumn Apple:

 

This spray smells so yummy! It came out with their fall collections so I'm not sure if they still have this scent. If you do come across it, have a sniff! Bath & BodyWorks describes it as - a fresh blend of crisp red apple, sparkling nectarine, and a touch of honey. I really hope they bring this scent back next fall!



 

That is all for my favorites for this month! I can't wait for next month's favorites it should be great with the holidays.

 

I hope you all have a great weekend!

xoxo, Alicia

Favorites: August 2012

At the begining of this year I made a silly New Year resolution to start doing a monthly favorites post. Well, I failed. I did one of them and then left blogging for awhile. So here I am again, months later with an August favorites!

(My picks for the month of August - from top left)

1. Mom's Planner - As a mom I try to be as organized as I can. This little planner helps alot! If you are a new mom or a mom like me who has 2 kids ages 12 and 8 who are in school, this baby helps! I found this planner at my local Big Lots for under $5.00 I love that it has cute little stickers for appointments, field trips, doctors, etc. It even has date night stickers (so cute!) I also like that it has grocery list and weekly menu sections that can be torn out. This planner is a life saver!
2. Black Amethyst Perfume from Bath & BodyWorks - Loving this perfume at the moment! I found this at Bath & BodyWorks Outlet. I believe it is being discontinued, but on the website they do have this in the fragrance mist, shower gel, and lotion. Bath & BodyWorks describes it as: Top Notes: Bergamot Italian Oprur, Juicy Mandarin, Sparkling Tangerine, Zesty Orange, Waterfruits, Crisp Melon - Mid Notes: Lily of the Valley, Magnolia Blossom, Sheer Gardenia, Tuberose, Freesia, Peony Petals, Camellia - Dry Notes: Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanilla, Musk
3. MAC Lipstick in Angel - This is my go to lipstick. If I don't know what lipstick I want to wear, I always pick up this one. I can't believe I went this long without it!
4. ScentSationals Wickless Fragrance Cubes in Cupcake - Who doesn't love the smell of cupcakes?! Yum! I just throw one of these cubes in my tart warmer that I keep in my kitchen and BAM! Smells like I'm baking yummy cupcakes! I usually don't go for "foodie" (is that even a word?) scents, but this is amazing! My husband even likes it and insisted I make cupcakes! Like I said I found these at my local Walmart but they do have a website: www.ScentSationals.com If you see them at your Walmart take a sniff! As the package says, they are "Fun, playful, and calorie-free!"
5. Slatkin & Co. Leaves Candle from Bath & BodyWorks - If you follow me on Twitter HERE then you would know how much I love the leaves scent they come out with in the fall! My favorite season is fall. The colors, the crisp air, the SMELL! It is described as: golden nectar, juicy mandarin, and red delicious apple blend with toasted cinnamon, mulled cider and freshly harvested berries. Everyone I talk to, my mom, my friends, my family.. I am always telling them to go in to Bath & BodyWorks and smell the leaves candle! I got this cute little mini candle at the Bath & BodyWorks Outlet, but since fall is getting closer they are now out at the stores and online. I am stocking up!

That is all for my monthly favorites for August! I hope you all had a great month of August! I am looking forward to fall! Anyone else excited for fall?

♥ Alicia

Favorites: January 2012

Since it is a new year, I decided to start it off by doing a monthly favorites. I love reading blogs that have monthly favorites. To me it's a great way to get an idea of products I might be interested in picking up to try for myself.

Here are my favorites I love and have used most in January ...



Makeup Products:

1. Urban Decay Naked Palette - I am always grabbing this palette. I love all the eyeshadows in this, but the ones I have reached for the most are Virgin (to highlight my brow bone) and Naked (to blend).
2. Maybelline XXL Pro Extensions Mascara - I have problems with my lashes mostly due to having hooded lids. So with that issue my lashes seem to disapear. I love false lashes for my hooded lids because it makes me look more awake, but most days I just don't have time to mess with them. So when I started using this mascara I fell in love with it! It is a 2 step mascara, first is to apply the white side of the tube then apply the mascara side. Great mascara, and actually a rediscovered one!
3. Urban Decay De-Slick in a Tube - I recieved this deluxe sample when I purchased products from Urban Decay awhile back. I didn't start using it until this month and I love it! I'm thinking of purchasing the regular size tube.
4. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Dollface - This has been the blush I have been reaching for the most. It is such a pretty pink! You can read my mini review and see a swatch of it here.

 

Skincare Products:

1. Vaseline Aloe Fresh Body Lotion - Love this lotion! It is hydrating, non-sticky, and smells amazing!
2. Alpha Hydrox Enhanced Anti-Wrinkle Cream - You can read my review about this product here.
3. Smith's Rosebud Salve - For years I have searched high and low for a lip balm that can smooth my year round dry/chapped lips and I finally found it! This lip balm is amazing! As soon as I apply it my lips are instantly soft. I use a little before I apply lipstick or lipgloss. I also like to apply it at night so when I wakeup my lips are smooth and flake free.

That is all for my favorites this month. I really enjoy these posts and I hope to continue them every month! I would love to see your monthly favorites!

♥ Alicia