Netflix TAG

Hi! So today I have a fun tag that I found online about Netflix. I was sick all day today so I sat around all day watching TV/ Netflix.

http://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-new-logo-site-redesign-2014-6

If you guys want me to do weekly tags comment down below. Also, what other tags you would like me to do?


Do you usually watch TV shows or movies on Netflix?

TV shows

What do you watch Netflix on? 

normally my phone or laptop.

Do you use the Netflix DVD system?

I didn't know Netflix still did this! LOL.. so no 

How often do you use Netflix?

all day every day

How long have you had Netflix?

since June I think 

Do you binge watch shows?

most of the time

Favorite shows?

90210, Gilmore Girls, Gossip Girl, Dance Moms, Switched at Birth

Favorite movies?

White Chicks, The Interview, What to Expect When You're Expecting (can you sense a common theme?)

What show/ movie is your guilty pleasure?  

Dance Moms

Do you share your account?

with my mom and brother 

10 shows/ movies on you list:

Friends, One Tree Hill, Cyberbully, New Girl, Joan Rivers, Girl Most Likely, 
Lying Game, Safe Haven, Revenge of the Bridesmaids, The Switch

What was the last thing you watched?

Gilmore Girls

What should Netflix add?

The Purge, more reality TV shows lol

How much time do you spend on Netflix?

to much.. like 6+ hours per week

Netflix or Hulu+?

Netflix

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO WATCH ON NETFLIX?

XOXO

What I got for my 15th Birthday

Hi! So my birthday was January 29th, I know a week or two ago. But I figured it would be better late than never to do a What I got for my Birthday.

I turned 15 this year [I'm getting so old lol] so only one year till I get my drivers license! Can you sense the excitement? 

So here is the annoying disclaimer: I am not trying to brag in any way by this post. I am extremely grateful for everything that I received from friends and family. Birthdays [my fav holiday] are not about the gifts but about celebrating the past year of your life and another year to come with friends and family. 

So here is what I got:

I got lots of candy because I have a major sweet tooth. From chocolate, sour, chewy, to sweet I love pretty much it all. Tootsie rolls, Kit Kat [the best candy ever created] Jolly Ranchers, Sour Skittles, and Sour Patch Kids.

Okay so I never knew they had birthday cake gum, but they have every flavor of gum. This flavor was fitting for the event. I can't wait to try this new flavor of gum.

Next is a nail set. There is a pedicure set with clippers, scrubber, toes separators, etc. Also there is a gorgeous MAC nail polish, that is a sparkly green/turquoise-y color. 

So can we just talk about Dylan O'Brien for a second. I have already seen the Maze Runner a couple of times, but it is really good and I would recommend it to anyone. 

I seriously think I have bad blood circulation to my feet because they are always cold during the winter, and my friends know. And they came in this cute tin bucket that will surely become room decor.

My family has an obsession with Boston Terriers and my friends thought it would be funny to get me nail stickers of these cute pups. I also got 2 new facemasks, [I already used the other] which I was really happy about cause I needed some new ones. One is a skin peel and the other purifies your face.

I also got some super cute jewelry. A copper colored ring that says LOVE in cursive [it barely fit my finger!]. The necklace is from Forever 21. It is just a cute, dainty necklace with a sparkly flower and I have been wanting some dainty necklaces for a long time.

So I got some gift-cards [Sephora, iTunes, Forever 21, Tillys] and I can't wait to use them and do some shopping. 

I also got the Lorac Pro 1 eyeshadow palette. I have been wanting this for a while and I finally got it and was really excited. The eyeshadow colors are neutral and are very pigmented. 

And now time for the big present from my mom:

T-SWIZZLE 1989 CONCERT TICKETS!!!! I was super excited when I got them and have been a huge fan for a couple of years. I can't wait to go back and see Taylor Swift [the queen] perform.

XOXO 

Blog'Lovin

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Roller Lash Benefit Mascara- Review

Hi! So today I have a review on the Popsugar/ Sephora mystery mascara. Popsugar was giving out some samples of a Sephora mascara before it released, but it had no label or name. So it was a game to figure out what brand it was. 

I personally loovee mascara, so I was excited to get a free sample. Normally I only buy drugstore mascaras because let's be real: 1) I am on a budget and 2) drugstores have some pretty amazing mascaras; so I probably would have never bought this mascara. 

So this mascara's name was revealed today [Benefit Roller Lash] and will be available to buy at Sephora February 27.

No Mascara on my Lashes

What it claims to do:

It claims to curl your lashes, so you can throw those curlers away. The brush is curved with tiny bristles that grab every lash. 

The Mascara on my Eyelashes

So I have only used this mascara a couple of times but here is my review:

I really like this mascara. I personally do not curl my lashes, but this mascara leaves my lashes super curled. The brush coats every single lash (even the little ones!), lengths my lashes a little and is more of a dry/ sticky formula. I have been putting on a couple of coats of this and then a coat of a volumizing mascara. I feel that if you use to much product I could see this mascara making your lashes spidery.

Mascara on my Left Eye; None on my Right Eye

I think this mascara is water-resistant (no smudging when I went on a run!), but not quite waterproof. There was no flaking and was easy to remove. 

Repurchase? Maybe... I typically do not like to repurchase mascaras because there are some many different ones that I want to try. Also, I usually spend $10 or less on mascaras. I do really like this mascara so I am seriously considering buying this when I run out. If you want curled lashes: you would love this product. 

Thanks for reading(:

What's in my Travel Makeup Bag

Hi! So today I have what makeup I bring with me on vacations. Depending on where[/ how long] I am going I may not bring all of this, but this is just the basic stuff I tend to bring with me. If you would like me to do a what I bring for toiletries then just tell me in the comments.

I got the makeup bag from Ulta, but unfortunately it is discontinued. It has a zipper pocket and 2 detachable pouches (1 see through and 1 with a pattern). Also, it has a brush/ mascara/ eyeliner storage spot. It is pretty small, but can fit a lot of stuff and is blue/ green stripes
I'm sure you could find similar ones at Ulta, or any beauty store.

I bring my Naked Basics Palette everywhere because it has neutral everyday colors and a brow color. I can get many looks with this palette and it is really small and portable. 
For bronzer I packed my Pop Beauty bronzer which is nice for contouring or just warming up your face.  
I brought my favorite powder by Rimmel, which gives my face some coverage and keeps it matte all day. 

So I cannot wear eyeshadow without using an eyeshadow primer and my favorite [surprisingly] is by Urban Decay.
I always bring tweezers because you never know when you may need to fix your eyebrows or get dead skin.
I'll be honest and say I am terrible at eyeliner, but I packed my Urban Decay black eyeliner to tightline my upper lash line to make my eyelashes look fuller. 
So I packed 2 lipcolors, one in a light pink color by Pixi and a sheer red color by Clinique in the shade strawberry, which are my 2 daily colors. 
So I packed a single eyeshadow in a champagne, sparkly color by Jcat.
I also packed some oil absorbing sheets to fix my face throughout the day cause my face can get super oily. 
To help my makeup last all day I bring my favorite face primer: BareMinerals face primer. 

I bring lots of q-tips for fixing my makeup and cleaning my ears (lol). 
When I travel I like to bring a couple of versatile small pieces of jewelry like rings, necklaces, earrings (mostly from Tillys and Forever 21). Even though I don't really where jewelry when on vacation. 

Next is a makeup brush holder in the bag.


I pack 2 mascaras one by Tarte and another by Maybelline. These are 2 really great mascaras for length and volume. 
My eyebrows are a little crazy so I always have to bring my eyebrow lifesaver, NYX clear eyebrow gel.
So I try to bring the least amount of makeup brushes possible so here are what I bring:
Elf eyeshadow brush, Bare Escentuals bronzer, face powder, and blending eyeshadow brush and my Smashbox brow brush. 




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XOXO

Ipsy Unboxing- January 2015

Hi! So today I have my first unboxing of the new year. Ipsy is a monthly beauty box subscription that costs $10 per month. Each month you receive 4-5 full size or deluxe sized products and a makeup bag. This is my favorite beauty box subscription service because you get some brands you recognize and some you don't know. 

The makeup bag is cute this month, with a pink zipper and is white on one side and royal blue on the other side. 

Mojito Lip Balm- This is a clear lipgloss/ chapstick. It is a little sticky (not to bad though), but I still love this item. You can layer a chapstick, lipstick, and then add this for a little shine without messing up the color. 
Price- $12

PacificaNatural Mineral Coconut Eye Shadow- This is a pretty big single eyeshadow. You cannot buy single eyeshadows, but you can buy them in a palette. The shade is a pearly, sparkly, pigmented light brown/ skin color. This could be an everyday color or built up for a night out color.
Price- Could not find (eyeshadows not sold personally)

Hikari CosmeticsMechanical Eye Liner- So here is another eyeliner (I am not a huge eyeliner fan) and I feel like every other month I receive a eyeliner from Ipsy. It is a twist up eyeliner and is a [faint] sparkly silver shade. I personally do not know how often I will wear this eyeliner.  
Price- $13

La Fresh Eco-BeautyBe Good. Good Day. Day Moisturizer- This is a daily face moisturizer. It is supposed to hydrate your skin and make it look fresher and happier. For the size of the packet, there is not a lot of product. I personally do not like receiving skincare items in Ipsy, because I already have a set routine. 
Price- $40

Velvet 59 Velvet Rose Lipgloss- This is a lipgloss with a brush applicator. It is quite sticky, which is why I tend to not wear lipglosses. This is a mauvey shade with a slight pinky undertone and is pretty sheer, so it is good for everyday.
Price- $19

Here is a swatch of the lipgloss, eyeliner, and eyeshadow.

Overall price of bag- $84 (minus the eyeshadow) and I only paid $10!

Thanks for reading! Did you get an Ipsy bag?

XOXO

Fight the Cold

Sick Tips/Prevention

So right now I am fighting a cold, and I thought it would be nice to tell you guys how I try to prevent colds (even though they sometimes don't work:(). These tips are just prevention for getting sick that I use. I cannot guarantee these will work, sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.

1) REST. When I feel a cold coming on I try to get extra sleep or relax more. I also tend to wear more comfy, cozy clothes (sweatshirts, cartigans...[haha these are just my everyday normal clothes])

2) Eat Healthy. I try to eat more vegetables and drink more water when I am not feeling to good. Water will help you not get dehydrated and is just really good for your body overall. Also, I try to not eat as much junk food/ candy.

3) Vitamins. I try to remember to take my vitamins everyday, especially in the winter. I also take Vitamin C vitamins during the winter. There is also medicine you can use to either boost your immune system, or treat a cold if you get one.

4) Moisturize. So this may not be a sick tip, but when I get a stuffy nose I like to use a heavy duty chapstick and face moisturizer because I can get really dry, flaky skin. I especially have to moisturize around my nose and lips. 

5) So if all else fails and you do end up getting sick, here are some of my essentials to be comfy and get better. 
- Tissues to blow your nose all day 
- Blankets to snuggle up in all day to be cozy and warm
- Netflix (or any other TV/ movie service) to watch all day if you get stuck in bed 
- Water to stay hydrated and not get sicker
- Extra vitamins/ medicine
- Popsicles to eat because they feel really good on a sore throat and are just really yummy

Hope these tips helped(:

XO

Sofia