Chapstick Spring Line

I was contacted by an Assistant Account Executive at Chapstick to review their new Spring line of chapstick flavors and I was delighted to say yes! Although this is not a paid sponsorship, all opinions are my own. I was provided with four samples, two of each flavor, so keep reading for my review!

Disclosure: The Chapstick product and information have been provided by Pfizer Consumer Health.

I don't know about any of you, but Chapstick has been a brand that has been with me since I was about ten years old. Maybe even younger. They are probably one of the only ones with a consistent formula that keeps my lips hydrated and soft ALL DAY LONG.

I recently fell in love with the Chapstick 8-hour Hydration Lock in Vanilla from a previous Birchbox. It's so smooth and the vanilla smells amazing. When I received these samples, I hoped they'd be the same way. And I definitely wasn't disappointed.

 

The two flavors, Pomegranate Gumdrop and Citrus Jelly Bean, remind me of Easter. It brings me back to all of the candy that I munched on from the Easter Egg Hunts when I was a kid. Warning. Do not eat your new chapstick like Easter candy. I repeat. Do NOT eat your chapstick like Easter candy.

--Side story-- I knew this kid in 6th and 7th grade that was in Chorus with me. The one thing I remember about him? He used to eat, literally, Chapstick every day in class. Gag me now.

--Back on track--

Being that I'm on this fresh health-kick, boy do I miss my candy. But, by applying either of these new scents, I not only smell the sweet flavors, but every now and then I can taste them if I lick my lips. I'm all for a guilt-free smidgen of my favorite Easter candies.

SQUEE.

My favorite is probably the Pomegranate Gumdrop. Don't get me wrong, I love citrus-y things, but the other appealed to me more. They both will be available for a limited time at all Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens stores beginning March 1st. So why not stock up for your kiddos' Easter baskets? Or if they love candy just as much as I do, buy in bulk and they can have candy-flavored Chapsticks all year long. WE ALL WIN!

I hope you all go out and buy one, or both, of these Spring Chapstick flavors for a friend and maybe it'll perk them up for the upcoming season. I know I'm ready for Spring. How about you??!

I'm linking up with All Things Thursday, Look What I Got, and Tres Chic Thursday.

February 2014 Ipsy Bag

The February Ipsy Bag came a whole week later than my Birchbox and it's usually the other way around. But that's okay because the glam bag was love themed. And just because I really wanted a love themed bag, here's something fun to listen to while you're reading.

True story: This is my dad's ringtone for my mom.

So. I love every single thing in my glam bag. EVERYTHING. I'm actually excited to use all of the products provided by the different brands. Let's jump right in and we can compare bags later!

POP Beauty

Plump Pout Mini in Peony Petal | Full-size, $16

The color of this lip gloss is such a pretty pink, not too dark and not too light. We all know I hate glosses since my lips are already big, but the fact that it's plumping too is just a bad sign. I tried it on the moment I pulled it out of the bag and wasn't convinced there was plumping power in the ingredients. I think for the color, I'm going to keep it. Otherwise I would've given it to someone else.

ZOYA

Nail Polish in Odette | Full-size, $9

Lavender is one of the hot colors for Spring and I'm really ready for Spring. This color looks more mauve online but it's definitely a purple. I've tried Zoya only once in the past and I remember liking it a lot. And the price is the same for other drugstore brands.

Mally Beauty

Evercolor Starlight Waterproof Eyeliner in Starshine | Full-size, $15

I'm not really sure why I keep getting silver eyeliners but I'm not too happy about it. Yes, this is a waterproof liner and yes, it's super buttery. But, I just don't wear silver.

Uberliss

RituOil Orchid + Argan Oil Complex | Full-size, $19.90

I love most hair products like these. It claims to "seal your hair cuticles, which helps prevent moisture loss, minimize thermal damage, and prevent split ends from forming." I use somewhat of a similar product now but it's not meant to moisturize at all so I'm interested in seeing how this works on my hair.

Jesse's Girl

9 Pan Eyeshadow Compact in Behind Blue Eyes | Full-size, $3.99

I'm not sure that I've ever heard of this brand name before but I really like the price for how much you get in one compact. I don't wear blue shadows that often but I like that these all seem to be very wearable. It does include some grays so I could wear those during the day and apply more of the darker blues for going out afterwards.

Ipsy's still in the lead when comparing it with Birchbox. Were your glam bags all that you thought for the month of love??

I'm linking up with Random Wednesday, That Hump Day Blog Hop, Your Whims Wednesday, and I Feel Pretty.

Neutrals

It's good to change things up every now and then. You know, it's fun to bring out the bright colors and funky jewelry, but sometimes you just gotta get back to basics. Today's all about NEUTRALS.

Studded Jacket: F21+ // White Top/Dress: F21 // Faux Leather Leggings: Target // Nude Heels: Target

(Sorry...all items are at least a year old, so no linkys for you.)

I'm linking up with Trend Spend Tuesday, Style Sessions, The Pleated Poppy, and Totally Posted Tuesdays.

Pastels

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I know, I know. Pastels are ALWAYS a hit for spring fashion. Some winter colors transition over, but the lilacs and mints are always present. I wanted to try a few new things today and I'm hoping they inspire you to jump-start your spring season as well as give you ideas of your own for makeup that's outside your normal routine.

Tell me, which one do you like?

...ONE...smoky lavender eyes

...TWO...baby blue lines

...THREE...icy white eyes

I love the simplicity of the white, but I think if I'm stepping outside my makeup box, I'm really liking the blue eyeliner. It's just so FUN!

I'm linking up with Mix it Monday, Monday Morning Gossip, Manic Monday, and Funday Monday.

Friday Faves

Happy Friday and Happy Valentine's Day!! Too bad this isn't a paid holiday because this would be an amazing 3-day weekend...BUT we all probably have special plans for tonight so that's something to be excited about. My favorite meal of all time is being prepared tonight by the hubby. BRINNER!!!!!

With that being said, this day needs to hurry up so I can get home! 

So on to my top 5 favorite things from this week:

[one]

"Hey guys, what's up?" Asher just thinks he can get away with anything. But he never catches on that I'm within arms reach of the squirt bottle.

[two]

Abigail, Zion, and myself went to the Chattanooga Aquarium a couple of weekends ago and I forgot all about the pictures I took. I think this one's probably my favorite.

[three]

I found this artist on Instragram several months ago and I cannot get enough of him! Check him out and I'd love you forever if you bought me one of his coloring books :-)

[four]

As you know, I did my mom's makeup this week and I took this picture to show her where I was applying the highlighter. Kinda Navajo, right? Lol.

[five]

The Perfect365 app now offers wigs. What better sport to try it on than Jerry?! Bahaha.

I hope you all enjoy the rest of your love-making weekends.

I'm linking up with H54F, Five on Friday, Friday Favorites, That Friday Blog Hop, and Fresh Face Friday.