Food for thought!!

Who we are is a direct result of what we perceive...
If we perceive our life is crap...well then crap it will be.
If we perceive our life is full of joy...then full of joy it will be.
The Law of Attraction is without a doubt one of the truest thing in our lives.
It works in several different ways....when we were children and we were praised for doing well and being good, we felt good about ourselves...it made us happy and in turn we were better. The same for the reverse...if when we were children we were constantly told that we were bad and that we couldn't do anything right...then that is what we perceived of ourselves and we were constantly in trouble. This carries over to our adult lives...what we grew up with as children we still feel that in our soul. It is a hard habit to break. This is where low self-esteem, low self-worth, and sometimes dis respectfulness stem from.
We can break this chain with a change in our thoughts. The more bad we focus on, the more bad we will have in our lives...the same is true for good, the more good we focus on, the more good will be in our lives. But, this change has to start with a change in your heart. You have to fully want a change. You can't be positive and still think your life is crap...it doesn't work that way.
This is a tough life, there is no doubt about it. But, why make it tougher by setting yourself up for tough times by saying "this is the way my life is gonna be, it can't ever get any better than this"...that is a load of BULL! It can get better, but like I said before, you have to want the change....you have to need the change. That change must start with you.
Open your heart to change, feel the need to have power over your life. Start by waking up with a grateful heart...that you are alive...God has given you another chance.
Take that chance. Fill your heart with joy and thankfulness...this is the best place to start. Then take one negative thought you have during the day and change it to a positive thought. Do this everyday, and before you know it, you have changed the way you

think about things....and everything around you will begin to change.

Quotes to think about!!

“When I was a child my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk, you'll be the pope.' Instead I became a painter and wound up as Picasso.” - Pablo Picasso

When we encourage our children to do their best and let them know that we are there for them and believe in them, it gives them a wonderful sense of security and perhaps the courage to take more chances.


"It's not who you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not." - Anonymous

By telling ourselves that we "Cannot" do something because we are NOT this, that, or the other, is what really holds us back.

“Ultimately, each of us must develop within ourselves the capacity to make our way through the darkness without any companions, maps or guide.” – Osho

We all need to find the strength from the God Source within us to learn and develop on our own. No one else can do it for us.

“There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people.” - Vincent van Gogh

The great art of loving is something we must learn to paint and weave throughout our entire lives.


"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." - Anatole France

To accomplish our goals we must fully dedicate ourselves to them; by totally believing in them and working actively towards them.

"People deal too much with the negative...with what is wrong. Why not try to see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom." - Thich Nhat Hanh

By focusing on the negative we create more negative. Try to focus on the positive things in every situation!

"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." - James Matthew Barrie

The more joy we bring into the world for others, the more joy we have in our own lives.

"Real love has no conditions attached. You just love! You may not choose to be in relations with a person, but you love them anyway." - The Coffee Prophet

"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can." - Michael Korda

Without belief in our own success, any limitations become extraordinary.

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Beauty Box by Target!

A week or two ago target had their spring beauty box on sale. It was $5 with free shipping and was limited edition. With this box you get 5 product all about travel size samples. With two full size products which where a mascara and a lip gloss. There are two hair care products, a body bb cream, and the two makeup products plus a coupon for $3 off and $15 beauty purchase. 

Hope to see you next time!!

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Elf Haul!!!

So elf eyes lips face, had a 50% off sale of their studio line. Most of their studio line is around $3.00. I got a few thing and that I have been wanting to try. This sale happened in late janurary and I am just now posting the pictures. I fell off the ball with this on. Sorry. But I do know that they are having a sale right now. 50% studio and all new products. The website is eyeslipsface.com and there is free shipping over $35.  So here is a bunch of pictures for what I got. 

Mineral face primer.

Eye primer and liner sealer, makeup remover pen, wrinkle refiner, zit zapper 

 

Volume pluming mascara 

  Cream eyeliner

Make mist and set spray 

Concealer and undereye setting powder

Mineralized Blush in rose

Makeup lock and seal

Mineral foundation. Tinted moisturizer and poweder sunscreen 

Lip products 

Blush and bronzer duo

Makeup remover and lotion wipes 

Makeup brushes

Eyeshadow pallet!

So there is my elf haul!! 

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Beauty Tip of the Day!

Time for a new series! Daily beauty tips!! Including makeup, skin care, hair tips anything and everything having to do with beauty. 

Tip for Monday 3/10/14

Freeze Your Eyeliner

Does your eyeliner constantly crumble or flak when you are putting it on?

Put your eyeliner in the freezer for 15 minutes before putting on your makeup. The outcome your eyeliner should go on smoothly. Best used on pencil liners.

Stay tune for more beauty tips!!

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My cards are in!!

Finally after waiting about a month my business cards are in! Getting my cards designed and order should have been easy. Well it was a little problematic. When I first got the shipment in the middle of last month, I was so happy. Then I opened the box and so the card for the first time only to discover they where all printed wrong. Works was spelled wokrs!! After getting over wanting to call and complain to the company I decided to use the chat option. After explaining what happened, the wonderful lady who was helping in said she was sorry and she then put in a new order and fixed the mistake free of charge. She even gave me two day shipping! Everything was taken care of in less the 10 minutes. She was so wonderful, best customer service ever. She also gave me a coupon for 30% off my next purchase and free shipping!!! The with the second order the box was misplaced and sent to a different city in another state!!! Lucky the person who live there sent back to the postal office and they finally got it to my house after two weeks. I got my cards last week and I am so happy with them. Way worth the wait!!

Revlon Limited Edition Vintage Lustrous Lipstick Collection

Revlon announced a few months ago that they where going to re-release 5 previous discounted Inconic shades, I knew I had to get my hand on some of them. I mean 80+ years this company has been around. All the wonderful lipstick shades that have been around and all the wonderful women who have worn them. It's a great way to get in touch with the women of the past by being able wearing a few of the lipstick shades that they loved! 

I was thinking I would only be able to find one or two of the shades but about a month ago I was at a cvs and found a 5 shades. I was so happy that I had to get them and all the colors where so great. Plus the fact that CVS was having a sale on Revlon at the time and I had coupons and extra care bucks just made it better. 

All five shades are 7.99 each and .15 oz. They come in the black tubes with the gold trim. 

1. Fifth Avenue Red - it's the one one far right- created in 1958 this is a neutral red cream, closer to the blue red family and not so bright blood red.

2. Icy Violet -next to Fifth Ave- created in 1946 . This is a sheer frosty mauvey lavender. When wore very lightly the frostiness is so pretty. 

3. Snow Peach -right in the middle- created in 1956. This is a pinky- peach shade that is closer to the pink.

4. Sandstorm- left side of snow peach- created in 1999. It's a warm cheasnut brown with golden shimmer to it. It's a great brow for everyday and it reminds of the 90's when brown lipstick was so big. 

5. Jungle Peach- far left- created in 1963. It's a warm pale peach. Which for me is closer to the nude side of the peach family.

I didn't see that there is some specks of color in every picture. It's from a blush that I opened and didn't realize that some fell out, till after I took the pictures. 

Extra: Elf Mineral Blush in Rose

It's from the Eyes Lips Face Mineral Line.

It's 5.00 and .12 oz. 

Bye

Kristen 

Colgate Optic White VoxBox!!

I got my Colgate Optic White VoxBox in the mail today! I received these products complimentary from Influnenster, to test and review for them. I love being a test for this company! 

In this VoxBox I recived Colgate Optic White Toothbrush + built in whiting pen, a small optic white toothpaste and some coupons for $3 off the tooth brush! The toothbrush is going to help whiten your teeth in just two days!!! All you have to do is brush your teeth with the toothbrush of course with your everyday toothpaste the right after use the whitening pen afterwards and then you just go!!! 

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I already had this toothbrush for about two weeks before I even recived this in the mail. So I already have a fell for it, and I have to say I love it!!!! I already see a big difference in my smile and teeth. They are whiter and brighter. So easy to use I use my regular toothpaste first, then I just pull the whitening pen out turn the dial at the bottom and apply the gel. It only takes a few seconds to use. Then I whip the pen of put it back in the brush and go!! I love the fact that it's all together in one!!! I will for sure repurchase this toothbrush and the toothpaste!!!! 

Stay tune for more updates about this great toothbrush!!!!

Thoughts of Week in Days!!!

Day 1  I know where I've been and I am
not going back. I know where I am at now, and I am learning and growing. I dont know where I am headed but with faith I know it's going to be amazing.

Day 2 Be true to authentic self, you know who you are....so be that person and shine

Day 3 Love life....it's the only one we have

Day 4 Take break for yourself today. Give yourself some "me" time, go for a walk, relax, read a book, listen to some solf music. Give yourself some love  today.

Day 5  If it weren't for all the problems, challenges and issues how else could you become happier and more enlightened.

Day 6 If someone has done us wrong and we wish that person harm. We remember that Karma works both ways. Our good and bad deeds are both counted and wishing ill on someone can come back on us. It  would be best to just let it go.

Day 7 Why do we worry so much about money and about material things in life? We came into this world with empty hands and we will leave with empty hands. The only thing that we will take with us is our hearts...full of the love that we have shared with others.

A Cheeky Day!!!

So today it's all about blushes and bronzers!!! With the right blush you can add a nice glow and with the right bronzer you can add warmth and color. With so many out there I have finally found a few that a great for spring!!!

It's all about the pinks and the corals for blushes for me this year. I have been loving these three. All have great color and are long lasting! At the top left is City Color Be Matte Blush in Fresh Melon. I have only had it a week or two but I have been wearing a lot and it's come to be one of my favorites. Top right is Milani Powder Blush in Tea Rose. This little beauty is so full of color and pigment. That you can help not to love it. Last is Revlon Highlighting Palette in Rose Glow. Love this to add a natural sun kisses glow and look to my skin.

I love a good matte bronzer, they always seem to be more natural looking and always work for me. The bronzer on the top is Too Faced in Chocolate Soleil. It's a wonderful matte color and so pigmented. Plus it smells like chocolate, how can you not love that!!! The bronzer on the bottom is Pixi Beauty Bronzer in Subtly Sunkissed. It's a wonderful matte bronzer as well and is perfect for everyday!

What a review about blushes and bronzers without the cream products. I love cream products to double up as either eyeshadow or even a quick lip color. So easy to put on and quick as well. The blush on the to is Dream Bouncy Blush in Rose Petal. I love this blush because it goes on light and can build to a more brighter color. I use this as a highlighter and a blush. My go to for everyday use!! Last but not least is Be a Bombshell The One Stick in Girl Crush. This one can be used as a lip color, eye color and cheek color. So pigmented and stays on all day!!!

I am all about blush and bronzers right now. So for me to pick witch one I like the most was hard but the ones in this post are the ones I would say I use the most! 

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Birchbox Finds Unboxing!!

So this is going to be a first for this blog and me. I am going to be doing an Unboxing for the limited edition birchbox finds. This box was $18 plus shipping, I got it for free thanks to birchbox points!!  So here we go in to the box!!

This is what the box looks like really cute yellow band on the box and yellow paper as the liner, the information card is yellow too.

So the first thing in the box is a Biore self heating one minute mask (pack of 4 is $7.99)  Can you say instant gratification? This warming mask uses charcoal to purify pores and control shine. 

Next in the box is COVERGIRL Bombshell Shine Shadow by LashBlast (8ml for 8.99) in color ice queen. A long wearing cream shadow that's oh so blendable and adds subtle shimmer 

Followed by COVERGIRL Bombshell Volume by LashBlast (11.99) in very black. Supersize volume in two steps: first with a thickening base coat, then a with a lengthening top coat

Followed by John Frieda Frizz Ease Nourshing Oil Elixir (9.99). Packed with Nourshing argan oil, this frizz taming formula leaves hair ultrasoft and shiny and never greasy.

Nivea Kiss of Care & Color (full size 4.99) in sheer caramel is next. Enriched with Shea butter, this balm preps and hydrates lips while adding a sheer wash of color.

Next up is Rimmel Stay Glossy 3D Lipgloss in Back Row Smooch (4.99). Color shifting sparkles create the illusion of fuller lips- one application lasts up to six hours

Last up is Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in Rosy Outlook (7.99). A base coat, top coat and color gel polish in one, this multitasking wonder lasts for up to 10 days. 

So not a bad box all together I am happy with it. Lots of great products and all full size too. The whole total of the box comes out to be $56.93!! Not bad price at all!! This is a good box!!!

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