Must Have from My Ulta Beauty Haul

August 6, 2021 No Comments

Sharing all the good make up finds I just bought on this Ulta Beauty Haul top help you see if you need to buy it. To be honest with y’all, this is my very first time shopping at Ulta and also my first time getting these many make up in one sitting. But I couldn’t resist all these good stuff that I found that is a must have in every make up bag.

Let us start with…

IT COSMETICS PRIMER

This primer is very good and helps my makeup last longer and evens out the skin tone. Such a good buy!

ESTEE LAUDER LIQUID FOUNDATION

This liquid foundation gives a streak-free finish and another way to that even out skin tone making my face looks flawless.

ANASTASIA CONTOUR KIT

This contour kit is so good specially if you have fair skin as the color really smoothens the look and defines the contour of your face.

MAC LIPSTICK

I got the red like the one I am wearing here and the nude color so the best of both worlds open neutral and the bold color.

IT COSMETIC GEL EYELINER

Love the consistency of this gel eyeliner and it is really dark close to being black.

SALLY HANSEN SALON GEL POLISH STARTER KIT

This is the best as I usually do my own nails and very rare that I go to the nail salon. This is a total game changer as this makes the nail polish last longer than usual for me. It has everything you need as if you have been to the nail salon.

So I hope you find this post helpful as I want to give insight in case you are looking for new make up to buy to narrow down your search.

Have a wonderful weekend and see you again Monday on the next blog post.

Simply,

Christianne

Beauty, Lifestyle

Different Ways to Glam My Nails

January 13, 2021 No Comments

I am into nails and stuff but honestly I rarely go to the salon and get it done, I always DIY my nails. I am obsessed doing it myself and also really not spending a lot of money every 2 weeks to get it done. So I have been finding different ways to glam my nails and found nail wraps and false nails.

Here I will be showing you guys all the other unconventional ways I have tried to glam up my nails and I am loving it. They are so easy to use, cheap and lovely.

Few months back my college friend introduced me to her business of nail wraps. You can check her Facebook group here to order. They are pretty much like nail stickers but very durable for long uses, mine usually last 2 weeks. Given I wash hands very much in a day because I work in healthcare.

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I also have tried the dashing Diva from target they are $6.99 and looks like real gel manicure and is really worth the money. They really stick, there are a few that doesn’t but you have more nail wraps that you can always replace it with in case it comes off.

Second one I found was this Impress nails. They are ready made and really looks professional and easy to use. I just used it and most of the nails are still intact just by their own adhesive that came with it but there were a few that are already coming off so I will be using my glue to put them back. Still worth the purchase because it is easy to use and is under $10 bucks.

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So if you are like me who doesn’t wanna spend much for their nails and wanna do it at the comfort of your own home that mostly last 2 weeks like the salon manicures then you need to try this.

I hope you find this post helpful and hit the share button. Thank you for stopping!

Simply,

Christianne

Beauty, Outfit

Quarantine Series: Beauty Haul

May 13, 2020 4 Comments

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MADEWELL SWEATER

H&M SHORTS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

SAM EDELMAN SANDALS

Quarantine Series: Beauty Haul for Self Care. What beauty items favorite I got this stay at home moment and why they are a must have.

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There are a lot of things we realize during this quarantine period. Like self care, the most important thing that we usually does not invest much time. We have to nourish ourselves, give it rest and beautify it also. One of the things that is a game changer for me here is the Clarins extra firming cream. I apply it on my neck as I have loose skin there. In just few usage it is already showing progress.

I always use different beauty products from drug store items to high end beauty products. I always mix them up especially if they really gives good impact on me. The eyeliner here is so good and ever since I used it I stick with it. The blush and the lipstick is a good combination for me right now. I am into pink this Spring and it feels and looks so refreshing to me.

I just enjoyed the time when I was on isolation and I was so bored so I just got my make up set, nail set and hair care essentials and worked with it. How about you aside for beautifying your home, homeschooling your kids, Spring cleaning and working on storage at home. What else have you invested your time during these times?

Let me know your thoughts and any topics you would want me to cover here. I would be willing to share them all to you and also follow me on my instagram to see the IGTV I created on how I put up this look in less than 10 mins.

Thank you for stopping by and stay safe and healthy!

Simply,

Christianne

Beauty, Lifestyle

Quarantine Series: Nail and Hair Care

May 4, 2020 2 Comments

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OPI NAIL POLISH/ CUTICLE NIPPER/ NAIL FILE SET/ SALLY HANSEN NAIL POLISH/ NAIL DRYER/ NAIL CLIPPER/ NAIL POLISH REMOVER/ MANICURE SET/ CUTICLE REMOVER/ MANICURE KIT

Quarantine Series: Nail and Hair Care linking items that are essential for grooming you hair and nails during this stay at home. I am in all honesty, I really do not go to nail salons anyway unless we have something really going on like Bachelorette something something. That being said, I do own all these stuff and just recently bought a new carry caddy for it. I literally just ordered it in the morning and it came this afternoon. Amazon you guys is the best companion during this quarantine. It just makes life so easy so thank you guys “essential worker.” This wouldn’t be possible without y’all! Stay safe and healthy.

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HAIR CLIPPER/ HAIR STYLIST SCISSOR/ HAIR COMB/ HAIR COLOR KIT

Now let’s get to hair care, I personally do not color my own hair, I recently got my hair colored at Madison Reed and still loving the color. But my mom, she is a pro on this topic, she has been coloring her hair since forever. And as for the hair clipper I was supposed to be doing this for my husband and since I am currently on isolation. He will have to wait for it then… I am yet to find out if I can cut hair. I already watched several youtube and honestly, still not confident yet. I need more watching hours to make sure. I just cut my own hair and Adi’s in case you haven’t noticed on my instastories how short Adi’s hair now is. A good pair of scissor and hair comb is the key!

Also in case you missed the last post. Mother’s day is just a few days away and created this post dedicated for gift ideas here.

Beauty, Lifestyle

Drugstore Beauty Products I Swear By

September 4, 2019 No Comments

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GARNIER HAIR MASK

DOVE DRY SPRAY

NIVEA COCOA BUTTER BODY CREAM

NEUTROGENA KOHL EYELINER

I know I do not talk about beauty products much. But I just wanna share these drugstore beauty products that I swear by and why. I will outline all the reasons why and what benefits it gives our hair, skin and the whole body.

GARNIER HAIR MASK I use the coconut

First of all, it smells good! You cannot deny that we all look for products that can make our hair smell fresh. It nourish my hair so much that all my curls are being defined and the frizziness is eliminated. I have been getting a lot of compliments on my hair since I started using this and I myself is loving it so much, the texture of my hair is so much better than before.

DOVE DRY SPRAY

Using a spray is so much better than using a stick. I still use a stick though sometimes but the spray last long. Even if I really do sweat a lot, it still gives me that fresh scent. I cannot stress it enough since I tried it and promoted it on my Instagram, I got hooked! I know you will too. Also, no more worries that it might stick to your clothes.

NEUTROGENA KOHL EYELINER

Since I promoted this on Instagram last year. I have been using it, you know why? Because it doesn’t come of unlike the other eyeliner I have used before. I use this as an eyebrow pencil and of course I do not want it to smudge. This one really last long and stays, it is water proof.

NIVEA COCOA BUTTER BODY CREAM

What I love about body cream is its texture and the softness it gives my skin. It dries out easily compared to body lotion. It gives me long lasting moisture on my skin.

We all have beauty products that we really splurge but these ones are really worth the bucks and is inexpensive. How about you, what are the drugstore beauty products you swear by?

Thank you for stopping by and see you again next time.

Simply,

Christianne

Beauty, Lifestyle, Outfit

Simple Casual Outfit at the Kneipp Store Opening Event

March 29, 2017 4 Comments

OUTFIT DETAILS:

BLACK PEPLUM TOP MARSHALLS SIMILAR HERE AND HERE

DISTRESSED DENIM BOOHOO SIMILAR HERE

SUNNIES SIMILAR HERE

CATHERINE MALANDRINO HANDBAG SIMILAR HERE, HERE AND HERE

JESSICA SIMPSON SHOES LOVE THIS AND THIS TOO!

I was so thrilled to share to you my first experience as blogger to attend an event. Also sharing my simple casual look at Kneipp Store Opening at the Pentagon Mall in Arlington, VA last week. As a blogger, you feel worthy when a company invites you to their store opening, right? It means they value you and what you have to say. Not only that, you I also get to know a good product to share to all of you and specially to all the people who lives in the DMV like I do.

In the event, I got to learn this new beauty and skincare product and got to try it and know more about their mission and vision as a company. It is a product of Germany and is making these natural products and concepts for health and well being. I like that they have good beauty products and what interests me is the stuff for wellness. As a PT I always deal with muscle and joint pain and they have products for those. I really loved them and used it already on my husband.

Another thing that I liked about them is their drive to fight against hunger. As you can see we were all wearing flower crowns here. There are 3 ways to help them with their campaign.

1.) Snap a photo wearing floral crown and post it on instagram of facebook with hashtag #kneippgrows (every post means “grower start kits” are given to communities in need) I love it because you are not just giving them food and then when they consume then they will ask for help again but you are actually educating those communities to learn how to harvest them and be able to feed their families long term.

2.) Purchase Kneipp “soft in seconds” hand cream proceeds benefits AAH (action against hunger)

3.) Join and shop using Kneipp Loyalty program proceeds benefits AAH

I am so proud to be a part of this event and sharing good things of value for all of you. Visit www.kneipp.com

Have a nice day and Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

Beauty, Outfit

Hair Styling Tools to Try Now

March 15, 2017 20 Comments

HAIR TOOLS c/o T3 MICRO

SINGLE PASS LUXE PROFESSIONAL STRAIGHTENING AND STYLING IRON

FEATHERWEIGHT LUXE I2

As you all may have noticed. I have been styling my hair differently and putting on some make up now. When I started blogging, most of the time I will just brush my hair, put some lipstick on and mascara then I am done. But now, I really work on to complete the whole package on not just dressing up good but also looking good from head to toe. The most of it all is my crowning glory which is my hair. I noticed that this low maintenance hair style I created works good and it also makes my face look a little longer. I have always been insecure with the round shape of it when I use to do vtr’s. I have been approached to try this new product T3 styling iron I love it as it create this desirable curl and volume specially when I have photo shoots. It is very easy to use as the flat irons consistent heat silky and long lasting results for me. Unlike the previous flat iron that I use and it makes my thin hair even flatter and thinner.

To create some volume on my thin hair. I’ve tried this Featherweight i2 hair dryer and it is similar to most of the hair dryer to me but what I like is the comb that comes with it. It really do the work volumizing my hair. If you are looking for a change, give this product a try as it did work for me specially the flat iron.

How about you, brand do you trust to use on your hair?

I know this post is late but I was a bit busy lately. Thank you all for stopping by and for all your comments.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better Half)

Location: Courtyard by Marriott Annapolis, Maryland

Beauty

My New Facial Routine

November 2, 2016 18 Comments

Zo skin Health facial products c/o Zo skin health

I don’t usually talk about beauty product much as I am not really religiously doing one. Are you shocked? Yes, it is a shocker. I used to use a lot of beauty products like cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Why used? Let me tell you about my story. When I got pregnant with Adi my first born. My sense of smell was so sensitive that even the brand of our rice we had to change because the smell of it makes me nauseous.

So that being said, I had to also stop everything that I was putting on my face. anything that is really close to my nose were I can smell it. So the whole time I was pregnant until recently. I was not really putting anything on my face. I just wash it with soap and water. I do facials every now and then but then they won’t usually ask me about my facial routine. Until I had a facial session on my birthday. The aesthetician I had was really concerned about my skin. She said I have a good skin so start I should start young to take care of it so I will thank myself when I get old. I do believe her, she did not sell me anything. She just recommended that I should I use a facial cleanser, toner and moisturizer which I already do (I use nivea as my moisturizer).

That got me thinking a lot. I told myself, I am already 35 and I know my skin is aging so I really do need to take care of it. So maybe I summoned the need to try facial products and here came Zo skin health asking me to try their product. I already like them even before using it because I believe in Dr. Obaji’s skin regimen. I know a lot of people who uses his product and that are very satisfied. So I agreed to try and ever since then. I am using it now and happy about the results of it. I use the magnetight and it really did soften my skin. I also use the offects hydrating cleanser, ossential brightalive non-retinol as I have some facial discoloration and offects sulfur masque whenever I have breakouts. I do get skin breakouts every once in a while as I sleep late to do my blog.

If you are in the hunt for trying out new skin products. This is my suggestions but of course results may vary. We all do not have same skin types or you may want to consult your dermatologist.

Have a great day y’all and thank you for visiting my blog and for all your comments.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better Half)

Beauty, Outfit

Stylish Halloween Look

October 31, 2016 2 Comments

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BLACK LACE DRESS c/o OASAP UNDER $20 as worn HERE

FERRAGAMO SUEDE PUMPS (old) SIMILAR HERE

FLORAL HEAD PIECE c/o HEAD BANDS OF HOPE

Stylish Halloween Look for fashion babes like me. If you are into fashion and style this is the type of Halloween look for you. I actually got this idea watching this on youtube. I tried as much as I can to make it look like the one on the video but hey. I am not a make up artist 🙂 and plus I really did not get the chance to get all the accessories he listed below. But honestly, I do believe I will be able to make it look like his work If I did have all the things I needed. What do you think about my make up skills here and my resourcefulness? I would love for you to give me a rating from 0-5 on make up skills.

Watch the link below to see how it is done and all the links to where to get the make ups and accessories are listed there too.

Jordan Liberty is such a talent! Fell in love with this one and to see more of him. Follow him on instagram at @jordanliberty.

I hope I was able to give you some last minute Halloween Ideas. Happy Monday and have a fantastic week ahead.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better Half)

Beauty, Reviews

Jamberry Nail Wraps Review

February 29, 2016 38 Comments

Happy Monday everyone! Today I am sharing you my review about this Jamberry Nail wraps that I received. This is an alternative to your regular nail polish if you are on a hunt of a cool and graphically designed nail glam. I actually have been hearing about this on my personal Facebook account from some friends who were inviting me to attend a Jamberry party. I was curious about it but never had a chance to go to one.

So I have gotten this product last Friday in the mail. I know that Cheryl (independent Jamberry Cosultant), She sent me the video on how to apply the wrap. I honestly only watched it like few minutes before I applied these first set of nail wraps on my finger nails. So, when I was watching I just found out that I had to have a set of things I need for the application. But most of the materials I do have and I just used my resourcefulness and used up my Hair dryer instead of their Jamberry dryer, Nail scissors (I used a regular smaller scissor), I also did not have a cuticle oil.

NOV_0662 — Jamberry Nail Wrap, nail prep included inside. Pretty design perfect for Spring!

It took me about 15- 20 mins to apply the whole thing. The whole time I was doing it Adi kept on saying “mommy I love your nails!”

I know I did not do a good job with the application. I need more practice on this one, Just like with any other new things we need to do. It was honestly hard to use the scissor using the Left hand to trim the nail wraps on the Right finger nails. But hey, practice always makes perfect!

I have been wearing the Nail wraps for almost 3 days now and according to them it can last up to 2 weeks. Not bad right and of course it also depends on how you use it. For me I have done most of the house hold chores with it, you know Sunday mornings… like washing the dishes, bathed the kids… Not bad right.

I also tried taking it of the one on my left pinkie and it was easy then I put a new one on it. Overall, this is a very good product. There are lot of beautiful designs to choose from. Good quality material and they have the tools in their website for you if you want to start.

If you are planning to try it. Watch this video first and make sure who have the materials before you start. It’s not hard to find you just have to be prepared.

https://youtu.be/vWChddzkXeU

Please visit their website and you can contact one of their independent consultant. Do visit Ms. Cheryl Amenson site at www.facebook.com/cherylamenson.jamberrynails to get assistance. You can also check out their website at www.Jamberry.com

I hope this was helpful and thank you for stopping. Have a wonderful week!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos by: Novel (my better half )