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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iDMosajZqPM/Uwj81WQm82I/AAAAAAAAA9o/1K9s5PyvXCI/s1600/IMG_3134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iDMosajZqPM/Uwj81WQm82I/AAAAAAAAA9o/1K9s5PyvXCI/s1600/IMG_3134.JPG" height="426" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Starting off with Birchbox: The first thing to catch my eye was this huge foil sample! Okay, so it's not <i>that </i>exciting, but it's not too bad either. This is the <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/smashbox-cosmetics-full-exposure-palette"><i>Smashbox Full Exsposure Palette</i></a> this samples10 of the 14 different shimmer and matte eye shadow shades to try. For a foil packet I have to say it's a pretty neat idea, instead of trying to send only one color that may not match the person you send it to they are giving all the colors in smaller sizes. Along with this came the <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/smashbox-cosmetics-full-exposure-mascara"><i>Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara</i></a> which I'm pretty excited to try. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm already loving this color changing nail polish by <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/ruby-wing-nail-polish"><i>Ruby Wing</i></a> mine is in the color combo <i><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/ruby-wing-nail-polish">Kitten Heels</a></i> and the bright pink is just so fun I also received in my box the <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/coola-face-matte-tint"><i>COOLA tinted Matte SPF 30</i></a> for face which will come in handy on those days where I need just a little coverage<i>. </i>Last is the <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/beauty-protector-protect-and-oil"><i>Beauty Protector Protect & Oil </i></a>for hair - this is a pretty nice sample size and a little goes a long way so I should get quite a few uses out of this. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now for the ipsy bag! This bag has some pretty fun makeup essentials in it this month like this makeup palette from <i><a href="https://www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com/product/9-pan-eye-shadow-compact/the-eyes-have-it-322">Jesse's Girl</a></i> this is the <i><a href="https://www.jessesgirlcosmetics.com/product/9-pan-eye-shadow-compact/the-eyes-have-it-322">9 Pan Eye Shadow Compact in The Eyes Have It</a>.</i> Also I have the <a href="http://jcatbeauty.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=18_46&product_id=53"><i>J Cat Beauty Eyelash + Eyelash Glue in EL 747XS</i></a><i>.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found another nail polish this month and it's a FULL SIZE Zoya Nail Polish! Woot! So it's the <a href="http://www.zoya.com/content/38/category/ZOYA_IPSY.html"><i>Zoya Professional Lacquer in Dot</i></a>. Next I have the <a href="http://popbeauty.co.uk/?1#3"><i>Pop Beauty Plump Pout Mini in Peony Petal</i></a> and last, but not least the product I think I'm most excited about is the <a href="http://www.firstaidbeauty.com/categories/shop-by-product/cleansers-exfoliators-and-masks/skinrescuedeepcleanser.html?IPSY"><i>First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay</i></a> I've been itching to try this ever since I saw <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/missglamorazzi?feature=watch"><i>MissGlamorazzi</i></a> talking about this in her <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brGxOCqSG10"><i>Airplane Makeup video</i></a> - it's like ipsy was reading my mind..hmm...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it! That's all the stuff I got this month in my beauty subscriptions I think they are both pretty good this month, but if I have to choose a winner....*drum roll*....I think I'll have to go with Birchbox! For this month they just had more products that suite my beauty routine. </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So what do you think? Which one is better? Leave me a comment and let know or if you have tried any of these products tell me what you think! </span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for reading! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello lovelies! I really can't believe how quickly January has flown by! Lots of things happened this month such as I completed my first Whole30, classes started back and a few other things that I'll be sharing soon! As far beauty goes this month was getting back to the basics for me. Getting into a routine and using those products that just make life a little easier. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So for starters I have been really liking the <i><a href="http://www.smashbox.com/its-about-prime/primer-finder#">Smashbox</a></i> primer in clear and this is my first ever primer and I can't believe I went this long without trying it. I'm really loving how smooth it makes my skin and how small my pores look! Secondly I have my first ever M.A.C purchase (I know..) and it's the ever so famous ( and rightfully so) <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/154/1573/index.tmpl"><i>Painterly Paint Pot </i></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thirdly I have been on the endless hunt for the perfect dry shampoo and though I'm not there yet I am really liking the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dove-Invigorating-Dry-Shampoo-Ounce/dp/B006T8BXF8"><i>Dove Refresh + Care invigorating Dry Shampoo</i></a>. I try not to make a habit of using dry shampoo, but you know those days where you wake up and either have no time or it's just too darn cold to shower? Yeah, bring in the dry shampoo! Plus this one to me doesn't feel "sticky" and it has a pretty nice scent - so it doesn't eave you smelling like a wall of hair product. Also for hair products I've been loving the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tresemme-Keratin-Smooth-Infusing-Protection/dp/B00AO4E9DG"><i>Tresemme Keratin Infusing Heat Protection and Shine Spray </i></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> </i>The fourth thing I'm loving are the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Simple-Radiance-Wipes-25-Count/dp/B00AO4EMKQ"><i>Simple Radiance Facial Wipes</i></a> and these are some of the BEST facial wipes I've ever used. Really I like all the Simple products because I have had sensitive skin reactions to other brands and so far so good with these. They are gentle around the eyes and leave my skin feeling refreshed and clean. And last but not least I'm once again raving about the <a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/lipstain/Just-Bitten-Kissable-Balm-Stain.aspx"><i>Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain</i></a> - I'm pretty sure I talked about these and the facial wipes in my <a href="http://lovelyonabudget.blogspot.com/2013/10/september-favorites.html"><i>September Favorites</i></a>, oops! sorry for the repeat, but hey if the product is that good then why not talk about over and over? But seriously, these are amazing - These have just the right amount of color and balm all in one that you can just grab and go for the day. </span></span></div>
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T <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here they are swatches (Left to right) Revlon Lip Balm in Sweetheart Valentine, Revlon Lip Balm in Precious, M.A.C Painterly Paint Pot. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Thanks for reading - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello all! Starting this month I'll be bringing you the monthly Birchbox AND the monthly ipsy bag! Be sure to let me know which one you liked better in the comments! So let's jump right in!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This box feels more like a lifestyle box for this month and I think I'm really liking that. The Tea would be an automatic turn off for some people, but I LOVE herbal tea and am always willing to try something new. Also I really like the nail glitter and am excited to try that out - but what I'm most excited about it the mascara! I am really into makeup that is made naturally and from plants and fruit so this is a super cool product. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hopefully you aren't like me and still in the process of taking down Christmas, but if you are then here are a couple budget friendly tips for organizing all the holiday decorations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second tip is for storing your faux wreathes throughout the year. I came up with this one after searching for a wreath holder and only finding them in the upper $20 - this was just not okay... Anyway! You simply grab a large trash bag - mines 13 Gal - and place your wreath inside. Insert a clothes hanger at the top and tie the bag around the neck of the hanger. Done! Now you can hang your seasonal wreaths in the closet or storage shed and they won't get flattened.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This year has definitely had it's ups and downs and I find it truly amazing that I was even able to accomplish as little as I did on this blog. Well, 2014 will be different for sure! I have a nice little cache of ideas that I am so excited to get started on - so in the meantime - here are some of my favorites and all of your favorite DIY projects that I've done this past year! </span></span><br />
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<li><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Focus More on Schoolwork: </span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This one is a big one for me because as a freshmen and sophomore in college I didn't apply myself as much as a should have. Now I find that I am kicking myself for it and GPA's are hard things to bring up. So if I'm not posting much you can safely assume diligently studying for my classes. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Getting Fit</span></b>: No, I didn't sign up for a gym member ship that I won't use ever again. Thankfully I live in one of those places that has a workout room on site and I find nothing wrong with living room exercise or just some good old outdoor jogging. For this particular goal I find that it's not about losing weight (going grain free fixed that quick on it's own!) but I'm actually trying to gain some weight - well muscle really. I have always been blessed with a small shape, but in the muscle department I am seriously lacking. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/sarah-potempa-half-up">The Half Up by Sarah Potempa</a></i> - <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/oribe-moisture-control-shampoo"><i>Oribe Shampoo</i></a> & <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/oribe-moisture-control-conditioner"><i>Conditioner</i></a> for Moisture and Control - BENTA BERRY <i><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/benta-berry-g-1-exfoliating-facial-cleanser">G-1 Exfoliating Facial Cleanser</a> </i>- Fatty Sundays Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzel in <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/fatty-sundays-gourmet-chocolate-covered-pretzels"><i>Toffee Crunch</i></a> - LAQA & Co. Fat Lip Pencil in <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/laqa-and-co-fat-lip-pencil"><i>Ring of Fire</i></a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I cannot believe how quickly this year is going by and how little time there is until Christmas! If you find yourself in need of some last minute gifts here's an idea. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I started out with some simple white mugs. Places like the dollar store and Big Lots are great for these since they're inexpensive. I used the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pebeo-Porcelaine-Bullet-Marker-Anthracite/dp/B005KOH1OY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387665289&sr=8-2&keywords=pebeo+marker"><i>Pebeo Porcelain Bullet Tip Marker</i></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">to draw on my little mustache and lips and then I placed these on a cookie sheet and in the oven for <b>30 minutes at 350 degrees</b> Fahrenheit. Make sure you place your mugs in the oven <b>BEFORE</b> turning it on and after you turn off the oven leave the mugs in until they have cooled completely to avoid any cracking. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These can be made so personal and perfect for each loved one you have on your gift list this year. I'm planning on filling my with candy and placing them in a cello bag topped with ribbon and bows! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello all! The holiday season is here and in full swing, which means we're all running around looking for that perfect gift while trying not to break the bank....So I've compiled a list of some holiday gift ideas for the ladies in your life that are all under $10 each! Because we all know gifts can quickly add up when you have so many people to shop for. I put this list together with things that I would like or things that I would get for people in my life - I hope it helps to inspire your gift giving this year! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am quite impressed with these boxes, especially by the brands that they use. I thought the food would be some off- brand "health food" (kind of a healthy M.R.E), but boy was I in for a surprise when I see brands that I know and like to buy myself from places like Whole Foods. These would be great for kids and adults who have allergies or that just want to eat cleaner and healthier. They also have many types like Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, and All Natural. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks for reading! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If there is any particular box you would like to see that is around $20 or less leave me a comment, I'm always open to reader suggestions! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hi guys! Happy Hump Day! Every time I say that I think of that <i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWBhP0EQ1lA">Geico commercial</a></i> I keep seeing everywhere.. you know the one..with the camel..Anyway! Today I'm going to review the <i><a href="http://www.freemanbeauty.com/product/peel-off-mask-cucumber">Freeman Facial Peel Off Mask in Cucumber</a></i>. I actually got this mask in a MyGlam bag (which is now <i><a href="http://www.ipsy.com/">ipsy</a></i>) a while back and I've used it way more than I ever thought I would. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's now been about four weeks and we are extremely happy to have her! xoxo - Hillary </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06809888927351698406noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8393850934573936182.post-28241682340391979602013-10-31T22:56:00.000-04:002013-10-31T22:56:48.045-04:00October Favorites<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eNybpgrDssA/UnANpq5YjzI/AAAAAAAAAso/8490NKystrE/s1600/IMG_2602.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eNybpgrDssA/UnANpq5YjzI/AAAAAAAAAso/8490NKystrE/s640/IMG_2602.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello lovelies! October seems to have flown by - like for real. I can't believe how close to the end of 2013 it is! Where did the year go? This month I have a few favorite beauty (and non beauty) items to share with you so keep reading to check out my favorites! </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-us8c9xjnRAI/UmrnRMjekhI/AAAAAAAAAp8/jnDMYo5tkaQ/s1600/IMG_2443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-us8c9xjnRAI/UmrnRMjekhI/AAAAAAAAAp8/jnDMYo5tkaQ/s640/IMG_2443.JPG" width="640" /> </a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello there! Here I am again to share with you what came inside my Birchbox for this month. Birchbox is a beauty subscription service where you receive around five beauty samples each month for only $10.00. </span></span></div>
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_DRGqW3FrI/UmrnnUyYIgI/AAAAAAAAAqU/dO9HGutOmj4/s1600/IMG_2450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X_DRGqW3FrI/UmrnnUyYIgI/AAAAAAAAAqU/dO9HGutOmj4/s640/IMG_2450.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Starting left to right) The first item in my box is the <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/pop-beauty-aqua-lacquer"><i>POP</i> <i>Beauty Aqua Lacquer in Floating Rose</i></a>. The second item is a BB extra and it's the <i><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/chapstick">Chapstick Hydration Lock</a></i> and in the back is a bag from BB with the BB label on it, I'm actually not sure why this was included and it didn't come with any explanation though it will be useful when traveling. Fourth and fifth are a duo even though they are counted separately (hmmm birchbox......) and they are the<i> </i><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/bain-de-terre-macadamia-oil-nourishing-shampoo"><i>Bain de Terre Macadamia Oil Nourishing Shampoo</i></a> & <i><a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/bain-de-terre-macadamia-oil-nourishing-conditioner">Conditioner</a></i> and lastly I have the <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/ruffian-nail-lacquer"><i>RUFFIAN Nail Lacquer - Hedge Fund</i> </a>and this is a BB exclusive.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So these are the products in my Birchbox this month, I'd love to know what you think of these products if you've tried them and if you would like me to start comparing other subscription boxes let me know in the comments! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Monday! This weekend I got an exciting package in the mailbox - The Varsity Vox Box by <a href="http://www.influenster.com/"><i>Influenster</i></a>! I'm so excited because <a href="http://www.influenster.com/"><i>Influenster</i></a> is a great program built on consumer feedback for products that they send you to test. Best part is? Totally FREE. Keep reading to find out more! </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Handful of DF cheese (I like the <i><a href="http://us.daiyafoods.com/">daiya</a></i> because it melts!)</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello All! Happy Weekend to you. Today I have a little Haul for you on some products I picked up from Target yesterday. Yes, all the products are TRESemme, but this is not a sponsored post. If it were I would definitely let you know! It Just so happened this week that these were ringing up at a great deal after coupons that I just couldn't pass up! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1.<i><a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/332952/tres-two-extra-hold-hair-spray">Tres Two Hairspray Extra Hold</a></i> a basic yes, but still a necessity and I'm hoping to try my luck at some curls in the future and this extra hold should do the trick! 2. <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/333051/flawless-curls-extra-hold-mousse"><i>Flawless Curls Mousse</i></a> this mousse is free of alcohol and gives curls an extra hold 3. <i><a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/353250/24-hour-body-foaming-mousse">24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse</a></i> this volumizing moussee should give my hair lots of bouncy body and keep any scrunching our curling in place 4. <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/332916/platinum-strength-heat-spray"><i>Platinum Strength Heat Protect Spray</i></a> this heat spray should help strengthen the hair and defend against breakage, which is exactly what I need! 4. <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/353254/keratin-smooth-heat-protection-shine-spray"><i>Keratin Smooth Heat Protect Shine Spray</i></a> this product is suppose to smooth and lock in shine. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/332927/platinum-strength-deep-conditioning-treatment"><i>Platinum Strength Deep Conditioning Treatment</i></a> I think this product is the one I'm most excited about. I am constantly looking for a good deep conditioning treatment to keep my hair nice and smooth. As I use these products I will try to give a review on them. xoxo - Hillary </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">October is here! Yay! This is one of my most favorite months of the year since it's the start of fall. The weather where I am is <u>slowly</u> getting cooler and I've been holding off till this month to do my Fall decorating so I can't wait to get started with that! But for now I wanted to share with you all the products and things I've been loving for the month of September. Stay tuned! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">My first favorite this past month was the <i><a href="http://www.simpleskincare.com/our-products/product/radiance-cleansing-wipes.html">Simple Cleansing Wipes</a></i> in <i><a href="http://www.simpleskincare.com/our-products/product/radiance-cleansing-wipes.html">Radiance</a></i>. These wipes are perfect for sensitive skin and are great for removing makeup. Second on my list of favorites for this month is the <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/product/detail/353275/thermal-creations-heat-tamer-spray"><i>TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray</i></a> and this stuff is ah-mazing. So far this is my favorite heat spray I have found. Plus this spray doesn't have a strong scent and it doesn't leave hair greasy. My third pick for September is the <i><a href="http://mycarmex.com/skin-care/healing-cream">Carmex Everyday Healing Cream</a>. </i>This hand cream is one of the best I have ever tired, it relieves dry skin and is nice and moisturizing without being greasy. Plus it has just a hint of soothing vanilla scent. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span id="goog_1391248847"></span> </i>Second to last I have the<i> </i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><i>elf Studio Shimmer Palette<span id="goog_1391248848"></span></i></a> which as you know elf products can sometimes be hit or miss, but hey, nobody's perfect. So for this product it's a definitely a hit. I usually use this shimmer palette as a base for my eyeshadows to keep them in place and to help them show up better. But this palette has a secret... It has three uses! Yes, you can use this on your...well eyes, lips and face. So maybe I'll try it as a highlighter next...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So these are all of my favorites from September - Leave me your favorite products down in the comments. Also if you've tried one of my favorites let me know what you think! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today's DIY is a pair of cute and simple flats that started out one way and ended up just a tad fabulous.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had originally planned to do just all stripes on these flats, but then I decided some gold caps would look super cute and well, it didn't.... so after doing some "capped toe flats" searching on Pinterest I got inspired to fix my gold cap toe with some gold glitter and voila! Happy accident? I would say so!... anyway scroll down.. you'll see! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First I used painter's tape to mark out my stripes and then I used a mixture of black acrylic paint and mod podge to keep the paint nice and bendable on the shoe. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It literally took 3 coats to get it that nice solid black color, I was getting tired of painting stripes after the second coat.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's where the gold paint came in. See? It just is missing something, right? Like it's cute but...eh..?</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tzt0hiS27Lk/Uiz-5n_RFWI/AAAAAAAAAks/yvjT07PA8EM/s1600/IMG_2238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tzt0hiS27Lk/Uiz-5n_RFWI/AAAAAAAAAks/yvjT07PA8EM/s640/IMG_2238.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Then comes the glitterspiration (gliter + inspiration) which just was as simple as mixing chunky glitter with mod podge and podging (?) it on to the part I had painted gold. Also after everything is dry I did one layer of mod podge over the glitter just so I don't leave glitter tracks everywhere and then I gave the whole shoe a nice once over with an acrylic sealer to put the gloss back into the matte paint. </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zW6CmlaNNgw/Uiz7kdSQ9WI/AAAAAAAAAkY/V4cN0fnJVug/s1600/IMG_2271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zW6CmlaNNgw/Uiz7kdSQ9WI/AAAAAAAAAkY/V4cN0fnJVug/s640/IMG_2271.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And that's it! They're super cute and totally gilttery and girly. Hope this give you some glitterspiration (haha) xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">So if you have been keeping up with some of my latest posts (<a href="http://lovelyonabudget.blogspot.com/2013/08/halfway-homemade-gluten-free-pizza.html">GF Pizza</a>) you might know that I am trying out a GF (gluten free) diet for health issues and this Tuesday will make two weeks so far. For all you GF readers out there I know you understand what it's like when the craving start kicking in...mmmhmmm... if I could just bite into a cupcake. So I have been doing what it is we bloggers do best - GOOGLE! And I have felt such relief in finding a world whee e you can still have the food s you love that are deliciously GF, and in this world there are cookies! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Lastly the taste test. I could not wait to sink my teeth into one of these yummy looking cookies. After they cooled for a few minutes I timidly tried my first GF cookie and.... YUM! If I didn't know that these were GF I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference. They are sweet and chewy and chocolatey! I was totally blown away by the fact that they are so close to gluten infested (delicious) cookies and still GF.</span></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oNNmuEzfH3I/UiPJ4zMWLpI/AAAAAAAAAiU/sOZGCbh8eSg/s1600/IMG_2222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oNNmuEzfH3I/UiPJ4zMWLpI/AAAAAAAAAiU/sOZGCbh8eSg/s640/IMG_2222.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I am happy to say that these are my new favorite ready to bake cookies and I will definitely be buying them again! Oh and the best part is that when they cool they don't harden into rocks! (Unless you like that..) I'm a big fan of the soft cookie and these will stay soft into the days following. Thanks for reading! xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HykHeDw5-lA/UhZsoCNAmuI/AAAAAAAAAhU/IaRzQRwesuI/s1600/IMG_2203.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="411" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HykHeDw5-lA/UhZsoCNAmuI/AAAAAAAAAhU/IaRzQRwesuI/s640/IMG_2203.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you've been here before you may have seen my <a href="http://lovelyonabudget.blogspot.com/2013/07/margarita-flatbread-pizza.html">Margarita Flatbread</a> which was the inspiration for my GF Margarita Piza. The other pizza is a oh-so-yummy white pizza with spinach. So let's get to it! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the second pizza I used alfredo sauce as the base and topped with spinach, basil and monterrey cheese. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So after trying out this recipe I am pleased to say that the gluten free pizza is ...close....it's not perfect. I think that this type of dough would be best suited as a thin crust pizza and so now I get to experiment again next time! But overall taste and quality are very good and I will definitely buy it again. xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello All! Here we are at Monday again....ugh.... and in my life I'm heading back to class..(double ugh) to work off another semester toward my Marketing Degree, yay! So I didn't have too much time this weekend to get my DIY on, but I did manage to come up with these little beautieis that I think are just FAB-ulous. They were pretty simple to make and I love that I can wear them on any shoes I like! Enjoy</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There you have it! Shoe clips that you can use to spice up any pair of shoes. Until next time xoxo - Hillary </span></span><br />
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