 Since the Beautiful World of Jeffree Star debuted on YouTube last night, I figured I would piggy back off of all of the popularity and review one of his latest products for y’all! The Morphe x Jeffree Star Set & Refresh Spray! I am still holy grail-less when it comes to a setting spray! I feel like all the almost fabulous ones are just too overpriced. I will shell out ridiculous cash for good makeup, but not for almost fabulous products and that’s how I feel about all the setting sprays I have tried to date. Jeffree is known to go over the top for his products and puts a ton of heart into his formulas, Will his latest collab with Morphe be true to his brand name?! Or did he sell out to make a quick buck? Keep on reading to find out!  Opinion!I have to admit, I love the formula! The point of a setting spray is to keep your makeup set all day long or to refresh your look without applying more makeup and becoming a huge cake-face! For $18, I couldn’t have asked for a better setting spray. It has only reached the 80’s here in NY since I’ve had my pretty little bottle, but every time I used the Set & Refresh spray my makeup looked pretty flawless all day long! I barely had to do any touch ups. score!!! You also get a decent amount of spray for the price! You can’t beat it! And did I mention the spray legit smells like strawberries?!?’ Deliciousness every time you spray your face. The only bad part about this spray is the spray part itself. I don’t know if my bottle got a tad bit messed up in the mail or if all the squirters are the same? But there is a 50/50 chance it will stream at you and not mist. So when I use the Set & Refresh spray, I hold the bottle back and walk into the spray to avoid all of the spray going onto one spot of my face. I really wish the squirt part was a tad bit better. Then again, they would probably have to raise the price for a fancier squirter.... For $18, I would definitely buy this spray again if something else doesn’t hit the market that I just need to try. However, if my makeup holds up when I go to 99 degree Turks & Caicos in two weeks, I will definitely be adding this to the holy grails list when it comes to setting sprays. Update to come!!! Stay tuned!!!  Let’s Chat!!Have you tried the Morphe x Jeffree Star Set & Refresh Spray?
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 Happy almost fall y’all!!! I know I’m going to basic girl hell for this, but fall really isn’t my thing! I just hate colder weather. I loved fall when I lived in Florida. 75 degrees and sunny? Best weather ever!!! Hot enough to chill outside, yet cool enough where you don’t melt! Literally heaven!!! Here in NY however, ughhhh! Once October hits? Brrrrr. I don’t want to leave my house. Wet, cold and gloomy just isn’t my thing! However, fall scents are a favorite of mine! Something about vanillas, Cinnamon & Pumpkin is just so cozy and comfy! I can’t help but buy the whole Bath & Body Works store when I’ve spotted the fall scents have been released  Last weekend, I spotted a killer deal on the Bath & Body Works site. Flash Sale, $6 lotions. Buy 2 get 2 free candles AND free shipping over $25! You best believe your girl stocked up and is now showing off all the fabulous scents she picked up for mad cheap!!! This was actually the first time I ever ordered and didn’t shop in store at Bath & Body Works, and I’m happy to report that I received my package in two days with free shipping! I don’t know if I just live near the distributor or they ship this fast always, but I was mad impressed. Nothing worse than tracking a package for a week! I didn’t even have time to track since my box was literally at my door two days later!! Seriously. Ordered Sunday night before bed, sitting at my door Tuesday morning! #Awesome Enjoy!!!  Coconut Macaroon Your house will smell like you hit the tanning salon and then decided to spend the rest of the day baking cookies. Literally a favorite of mine right now! So glad I took a chance and ordered since tanning and cookies are two of my favorite things! Black Cherry Merlot This is definitely not a newbie, but I will say I can't believe I didn't discover this fragrance earlier than last winter. It's easily one of my favorite Bath & Body Works hand soaps for fall / winter! This is the first time I have purchased the candle and omg! I know people complain on the internet saying it’s not as strong as the hand soap, but it’s still a badd ass smelling candle! A totally berry smelling candle. Reminds me of fruit snacks. It gets two thumbs up from me :)  Pumpkin Apple Two favorite fall fragrance in one candle? Dreams do come true. If you’re a team Apple girl, this is your candle!! While you do get hints of pumpkin, the delicious apple scent does take over when lit. Purrfect Pumpkin I will be honest, I totally purchased this candle because there is a black cat on it!!! Looks like my cat Baby!! However, this candle does smell falltastic. A purrrfect treat of carved pumpkin, spooky cinnamon & moonlight vanilla!!! Literally fall in a jar! If you want one candle and you want that candle to smell like fall, this is it!  Autumn Nights Friday night lights, cool air, and varsity leather jackets! I purchased this lotion last year and just had to scoop one up again since it’s perfect for those occasions where you want to smell like fall, but not in the mood for cinnamons, apples or pumpkins! If you’re into the more perfume-like scents at Bath & Body Works, you will love this lotion.  Sugared Cranberry Cider I’m currently wearing this scent and loving it! While I do wish the scent was a tad bit stronger, I am a huge fan of all things berry scented! While perfume-like scents are my go-to’s most day’s, when I feel like smelling sweet, berry anything is my jam.  Sweater Weather Golden autumn leaves, bright blue skies, and crisp apple slices! Sweater Weather is definitely a scent I pick up annually! Not only is the bottle over the top falltastic to look at, the scent itself is so yum!!!  Pink Velvet Cupcake Not going to lie, this is the scent I was most excited for!! When I first spotted Pink Velvet Cupcake in stores in August, I couldn’t wait for my current fragrances to run out so I had an excuse to purchase this very scent!!! Did it live up to the hype?!?! Yes and no. While I do love the scent. It’s actually my new favorite!!! It has a berry, sugary smell which is right up my alley, I don’t think I would call this fragrance cupcake lol. No hints of baked goods at all. More like berry frosting. Glad I finally got my hands on this scent, but it’s definitely not the name.  Wild Blackberry & Vanilla Another fragrance I was super excited to get my hands on, but unlike Pink Velvet Cupcake, I was left very disappointed. You do get hints of blackberry, but this fragrance reminds me of a man lol. Very masculine!! I actually had to check the bottle to make sure I didn’t order a men’s scent by mistake lol. I will definitely use this bottle up, but it will be the scent I use when I’m not leaving the house. Maybe my before bed lotion.  Twilight Woods If you like perfume-like scents and are into the sensual side of life then this really is the scent for you. The Twilight Woods scent from Bath & Body Works is romantic (heck, with a name of “Twilight” it had better be, right?). The girly fragrance has bright flowers, surprising spices and creamy woods with a touch of cashmere!  Bonfire Bash
I purchased Bonfire Bash last year and was first very disappointed. The lotion does not smell like Marshmallow Fireside contrary to reviews I read before purchasing. I love marshmallows so I was sad my lotion didn’t smell anything like them. However, the scent grew on me the more I wore it!!! I ended up loving Bonfire Bash and was sad when the bottle hit empty! It still smells mighty good regardless of not exactly smelling like marshmallows!  This post was sponsored by Michelob ULTRA as part of Influencer Activation and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Happy almost Summer y’all!!!!! It’s the happiest time of the year for those of us in Western New York!!! Gorgeous weather, pool days & barbecues galore! So much fun taking place that many of us struggle when it comes to balancing our fitness goals & living our best Summer lives! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking pretty fly the past few months. I’ve put so much work into my new lifestyle that I refuse to let it slip away!!! So, I’ve compiled an awesome,REALISTIC list of ways both you and I can stay on track with our fitness goals this Summer, plus a great sweepstakes!!!  Get Out Get Active SweepstakesWho wouldn’t want to win free stuff!?! Especially when it’s fitness stuff! I’m sure you’re wondering “What are those prizes?” Well, let me tell you! The winner of the Get Out Get Active Sweepstakes will win an awesome prize pack including Optimum Nutrition products, a Schwinn Bicycle, and accessories! WooHoo!!! The Get Out Get Active Sweepstakes runs from May 19, 2019 - June 30, 2019, so you will take advantage today! For official rules please visit GetActiveThisSummer.com  Swaps!I will start with one of the keys to success when it comes to that fabulous bod!!!! Better for me swaps. If you follow me on insta, you know I’m a beer girl. Nothing better than cracking open a cold one on a hot Summer day. I’m here to tell the masses to NOT waste those cheat days on high carb beers! There’s no reason to now that Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold exists! When I discovered Michelob ULTRA, it was literally a game changer. I could still enjoy my favorite Summer past time:cracking open a cold one at a barbecue and still sticking to my low carb eating ways! With only 95 calories and 5.5 carbs, this light lager has a superior golden taste, is triple-filtered, and isbrewed free of artificial colors and flavors. This beer is a total win!  The Swaps Get Better!!These swaps get better folks!!!! If 95 calories and 5.5 carbs sounded good, what do you think of 2.5 carbs and 85 calories? Say hello to my new favorite drink Michelob ULTRA Lime Cactus! Michelob ULTRA Lime Cactus offers a refreshing lime taste without weighing you down! Plus, it has organic grains for a pure and refreshing taste! I’ve literally been searching for a flavored, low carb beer for Summer and Michelob ULTRA has definitely delivered! So yummy!! So good!! But please do me a favor, enjoy these delicious beers responsibly!!!  Have A Plan!Having a plan will definitely help you stay on track with those fitness goals! I know when I make calendar appointments in my phone or post sticky notes in my office about my next few workouts, it makes it really hard to skip them. Pick one day out of the week and make a plan for the following week. What days can you work out? What day is that pool party so you can plan your next workout around it?! What will you be eating every day? It’s smooth sailing when you have a plan in place!!  Set Realistic GoalsOne mistake many people make when planning those Summer workouts is squeezing way too much in! You already know you want to hit the beach with the kids! Plan those hard-core workouts, but make sure those workouts are realistic. Can you really hit the gym for two hours?! Can you really hit 5,000 steps in a day now that the kids are out of school for the Summer? Just because you scale those things back, doesn’t mean you’re giving up! If anything, they will keep you motivated. When you plan too much, you end up quitting! When you plan the right amount, you feel good about yourself! Hold yourself accountable! Toss on that favorite date night little black dress or even that bikini from YEARS ago you never thought you would wear to the pool again & keep tabs on your results!!! This is a fabulous way to stay on track and not lose sight of all the hard work you’re putting in.  Create a List of Positive Mantras That Will Support Your Progress!While this sounds a tad bit silly at first, sometimes you have to be your own cheerleader and remind yourself that you are THAT awesome. The best way to do this is to find positive mantras that will help you manifest your fitness goals. Repeat your mantra throughout the day. For example, ‘I am creating an active way of life and I’m noticing what makes me feel good — and I’m doing more of it!’ The more you say it, the more you will believe in it & stick to it! Wake Up EarlierIt’s easy to say you can’t work out because there’s no time due to the kids being home and you’re too tired at night!However, if you would just set your alarm an hour earlier and crush that work out in the A.M, not only will you keep your gains, but you’ll start your day feeling on top! Track Your Progress Through Pictures Not The Scale!Hold yourself accountable! Toss on that favorite date night little black dress or even that bikini from YEARS ago you never thought you would wear to the pool again & keep tabs on your results!!! This is a fabulous way to stay on track and not lose sight of all the hard work you’re putting in.
 Another day, another Hello Kitty creation!!! I just can’t get enough of this Hello Kitty mold!!!! Today’s creation?!? Bath Bombs! Y’all know Lush is my daughter and I’s favorite store ever, so we thought it would be fun to make bath bombs, Hello Kitty Style!!! Enjoy!!  Supplies• 2 cups baking soda • 1 cup citric acid (It’s better to buy in bulk on Amazon) • 1/4 cup cornstarch • 1/4 cup pink Himalayan Epsom salts (I get mine on Amazon) • 1/3 cup coconut oil (I get mine on Amazon) • 1 teaspoon polysorbate 80 (I get mine on Amazon) • 1 teaspoon of orange essential oil (You can find it here in this set on Amazon) • Pink soap coloring (I got mine from Amazon) • Pink cosmetic glitter (You can find it here on Amazon) • Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol • Hello Kitty mold (I got mine on ETSY)  In a large mixing bowl, add the baking soda, citric acid, Epsomsalts and cornstarch. Whisk dry ingredients together. Add the coconut oil. This binds all the ingredients together, so you bath bombs don’t crumble when you touch them!  Add the polysorbate 80. This helps the coconut oil disperse more evenly in your bath water, makes the bath bombs bubbly and prevents the mica from sticking to the side of the tub. Add orange essential oil and 1-2 drops of the pink colorant. Mix well. Continue to add 1 drop of color until you achieve the color you desire. Add pink cosmetic glitter.  Mix all ingredients together. You may need to use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is mixed in. The mixture is perfect when it holds together when you press it into your hands and feels like wet sand. Add bath bomb mixture to your mold. Fill to the top and pack down firmly. Allow to dry at least 24 hours.  To release from mold, place a plate on mold and gently turn over. Gently tap around the mold with a spoon until the mold slips out.  Take a bath & enjoy!
 Happy June everyone!!!!!! Literally my favorite month of the year because it’s 1. My birthday month. WooHoo!!! 2. Fabulous weather starts to show up here in NY!!! 3. End of the school year meaning pool days galore with my little princess!!!! Everyone remembers to grab those teacher gifts, even if it’s just a Starbucks Gift Card. But I swear so many people forget about all the other people who work with your kids throughout the year. My daughter has an aide in her classroom, she rides the bus so she has a bus driver! She even sees the speech therapist at school. All of these amazing people Haylie has on her support team deserve a fabulous end of the year gift too. So we decided to get a little cleaver with a box of Bath Bombs from Life Around 2 Angles!!!  Life Around 2 Angels“It all began with me simply trying to make some fun bath bombs for my 2 girls without the harsh and unknown ingredients other stores offer. My girls take bath everyday and they won't go to bed unless they have their fun bath time. Then I tried to sell my bath bombs online, not sure if anybody would like them. Before I knew it, there were tons people supporting me and loving my creations. Many have told me they broke up with LUSH because they tried my bath bombs =p That was my biggest assurance and motivation.” ~ Life Around 2 Angels At Lifearound2angels, everything is done with the idea of 'Do the right thing, do what is right for everyone'. Today, the products are the best sellers in many markets, but everything is still made as if it was the very first time the owner made them for her 2 girls.  OpinionWhen I first spotted this email in my inbox, I was stoked to try a brand of bath bombs claiming to be equal, if not better than Lush! My daughter and I are Lush addicts. Literally. Every time we are at the Galleria Mall in Buffalo, we do some serious Lush damage! I definitely agree that these bath bombs are the same exact quality as Lush. Honestly depending of the season at Lush, these could be better!!! Before you even open the box of Life Around 2 Angels bath bombs, you can smell them! That’s exactly what I’m looking for when shopping for bath bombs. Strong fabulous scent made with all natural ingredients. I will say the bath bombs are smaller size-wise. They aren’t giant like the bath bombs at Lush. Honestly though, I like the smaller bombs better. As Boujee as you feel dropping an over sized bomb into the tube, we all know that’s not exactly necessary at all. These bath bombs look small, but are super “powerful”. I love them!!!! So glad I was able to test a few out and make a few gifts!!!!  Bus Driver, Aides, Therapist Gifts!Since these bath bombs legit look like bird eggs to me. Especially with that brown “grass” at the bottom of the box, I thought it would be cute to create little bath bomb gift bags! The school year is over, so relaxation is definitely needed. Who wouldn’t want bath bombs as a gift?!?! Just pick up a package of clear bags at the Dollar Tree. My favorite place for craft supplies! And pick up several spring colored bows. The picture definitely doesn’t do this creation justice. These bags look so cute in person!!! Total spring/summer vibes that’s for sure!!!  Let’s Chat!Are you a Bath Bomb fan?! |
welcomeCourtneyLynne is former model turned mommy & wifey! When not blogging all things foodie, fashion, travel, mom life & straight up fabulousness to the masses, she can be found chasing her toddler around in 6in stilettos & laughing at her own jokes her glass of wine told her to tell. Categories
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