AirPods Review

This post is long overdue. I've had my AirPods for almost 2 months now and I'm finally sitting down to review them. When I first got them J was a little nervous because I had said I thought they were overrated. But oh how wrong I was!! Today I'm going to share with you all the things I love and don't love about them. Plus if they are really worth the price tag. 

Let's start with things I love about them. The obvious answer is no wires! I hate when you have to untangle your headphones when you pull them out of your purse. I also hated how when I run I would have to hold a certain amount of wire in my hand so it wouldn't be swinging back and forth and hitting me. The no wire thing is really freaking awesome! You can also now charge your phone and listen to music at the same time!! Life changing! 

The next thing I love is how well they stay in my ears. I was a little worried they would easily fall out but I haven't had that happen once! Even when I'm running and working out they stay put! 
Another thing I feel like people are worried about with AirPods is sound quality. I think the sound quality is compatible if not better than the regular Apple headphones. They definitely get loud enough to drown out people at work and even louder to get me through my workout.
The last thing is controls. You can still technically control all the same things you do with the regular headphones just a bit differently. (You also still have a microphone so you can use them for calls.) You have the option to set a control to each headphone. My right headphone is set to change the song and my left headphone is set to Siri. Since Siri is set to my left headphone that is how I can still control all the same things. I can say "Siri turn up the volume." Or "Siri next song." While I think it's great you have this option it is a bit weird to constantly be talking to Siri while you're at work or the gym. Speaking of controls this is the one problem I have with AirPods. Even though I can tap my right headphone to change the song, it isn't always the easiest thing to do. You have to tap it on the top and you have to tap it just right. It's hard enough to do that when you're just sitting there, but even harder when you're running or doing some other workout. 
Do I think they are worth the price tag? Absolutely! The fact that they are completely wireless is worth it to me. I also forgot to mention the battery life. It's been really great! I got mine for Christmas and I seriously think I have charged them maybe 5 times. And I use them A LOT!  You charge the case that holds them which in turn charges the headphones. So when you aren't using them, they are just charging. I was a skeptic, but now I LOVE them! If you're on the fence and I can answer any questions feel free to leave them in the comments.
Side note: I still carry a pair of my regular headphones just in case. 

AirPods

What are you up to this weekend? We have a wedding on Saturday and then lots of wedding planning for our own wedding on Sunday. 
Thanks for stopping by! 
I hope you have a great weekend! 

I'm Baaackkkk!! & Tula Review

Hey y’all!

Oh my it’s been FOREVER!!!

Who knew moving, starting a new job, & living in the same city as your boyfriend and closest friends could be so time consuming? Not this girl.

Anyway, I am finally BACK!

I have tons of content coming your way and my full time photographer, (aka my momma), is back at my disposal.

Without further ado let’s jump into today’s post shall we?

I’ve finally written my Tula review. Yes months and months later. Haha!

I cannot say enough good things about this brand. I started with the discovery kit; which is what they recommend, and it was great. I’m going to go product by product and tell you my thoughts on each. This is the order I would use them in as well.

Let’s start with the cleanser. This has changed my skin so much. I don’t have bad skin by any means; however, I do struggle with bumps on my forehead. (I’m not sure if it’s under the skin acne or what but, it can flare up from time to time.)  I use the cleanser once a day with my clarisonic and those bumps are pretty much gone. If you’re thinking “how does this girl only wash her face once a day?” I don’t   I wash my face twice a day, and I use the clarisonic once a day. And sometimes I will use a different cleanser. (Purchased full size cleanser)

Next up is the serum, and I use the serum. I really like this one because it doesn’t leave your face feeling sticky like some serums can. The consistency is like a lotion verses a gel, (this is stated as a reference). I didn’t purchase the full size, as I don’t find this step absolutely necessary for me.

The third step is probably my favorite…the hydrating day & night cream. Let me preface with I canNOT use any type of moisturizer for an extended period of time, or with other products, without my face becoming really oily and usually breaking out a little. I can use the serum, multiple nights in a row, and my skin is fine. I also love that it’s the same moisturizer that you can use day and night. It’s not heavy at all but, it definitely hydrates your skin. I seriously love this stuff! (Purchased full size day & night cream)

The last product in the discovery kit is the revitalizing eye cream. Again an amazing product, it’s just not something I purchased in the full size. I think eye creams are the hardest to see results from but, I have nothing negative to say about it. As long as it doesn’t burn the skin under my eye it’s a win in my book.

All in all Tula has amazing products in my book. They all leave my face feeling fresh, clean, and not oily at all. Another thing I forgot to mention about these products is they are unscented!! I have purchased products before and the scent was so strong it would give me headaches, and I would have to stop using it. That is not the case with anything I have tried of theirs.

If you haven’t tried Tula yet, I highly encourage you to buy the discovery kit and see what you like.  While you’re on their site, I would highly recommend signing up for their email list. They are always doing sales, special gift sets, and coming out with new products. (I’ll link some of the stuff I want to try.)

Tula Discovery Kit | Facial Cleanser | Hydrating Day & Night Cream 

Things in my cart to try: Pro-Glycolic 10% pH Resurfacing Gel | Probiotic Exfoliating Treatment Mask | Probiotic Illuminating Face Serum | Probiotic Multi-Spectrum Eye Renewal Serum

Let me know if you have any questions about their products, my routine, my skin type, or anything else.

I hope you have a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Let me know if you decide to give their products a try. 

P.S. They just launched auto delivery today which means you'll never run out of your favorite product!! 

Drugstore Makeup Review

Hey y’all!

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday weekend. I had such a great time in Orlando. My friend’s parents threw a big party on Saturday with tons of good food! I was seriously in HEAVEN since I’ve been on a low carb diet the last month! Sunday we went to the Brad Paisley concert in DT Orlando. I love a good country concert especially when it’s FREE. Finally, we closed the weekend with the FSU opener against Ole Miss on Monday night! The fact that the Noles won just made it that much better and I was so glad I was there to cheer on my team!! I love football season and so happy college and NFL is BACK!

Now that I recapped my weekend, let’s get down to today’s post.

If you follow me on instagram, I posted a photo of these 3 drugstore beauty products a while back and promised a review. It’s been a while but I am here to make good on that promise today!

Let me start by saying trying to match foundation and concealer to your skin when there is no tester bottle is a little tricky! (I had to exchange them because the first colors I bought were too light.)

I’m going to start with my favorite product of the bunch, which was the Revlon Colorstay Makeup. Not going to lie…I was pretty skeptical about trying this but I cannot say enough good things about this product. I would compare it to my Estee Lauder Doublewear and tell you I think I like it just as much. It’s medium coverage and comes in two formulas. I got the combination/oily and it is so matte which I LOVE!! It blends really well and isn’t cakey. I also love that it has a pump because I feel like I don’t waste product.

My second favorite was the Revlon Colorstay Liquid Eye Pen Classic. This eyeliner is just like a pen making it very easy to use. It’s also extremely pigmented which I love. For me it does smudge a little at my inner corners during the day but I just don’t take it all the way in. Overall, for the price I would definitely recommend this.

Last is a concealer. I’ve heard so many good things about Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer but I’m not sure I am 100% sold yet. I like the sponge applicator and the consistency but, when I blend it that is where I get my uncertainty. I feel like it pills around the outer corner of my eyes. This very well could be a different issue like my primer or what I’m using to blend so I am not ruling this one out completely. I feel like it has good coverage (y’all know I have some dark circles!) so I would say for the price point it is probably worth it.  2 side notes with this product: 1. There is a foundation that’s really similar so make sure you don’t pick that up if you want the concealer. (I made that mistake.) 2. If you need help picking your shade on Ulta.com, you can click “Ask a Question” and tell them the product and color you currently use and they will tell you what should be your match. (I think that is really great because as I stated above matching your skin tone when there’s no tester is a real challenge.)

Overall, I would say this was a pretty successful drugstore haul.

What are your favorite drugstore beauty buys? I would love to try some especially lipsticks so leave in the comments below!

April Glam Bag

Hey y’all!

Happy Tuesday.

Today I’m reviewing my April Glam Bag from Ipsy.

This month was overall a good one for me.

First off, I got another brush. If you’ve read my reviews before you know I love getting brushes because my brush game is seriously lacking. This month I got the Just Blending In Blending Brush from L.A.B 2 Live and Breath Beauty. It’s really soft and does its job perfectly!

My second favorite item in this bag was the Tarte Lipsurgence lip creme in Wonder. Y’all know I love my lip stuff (i.e. lipstick, stains, sometimes glosses, etc.) and this one is great. It packs a good amount of color and is really moisturizing.  The color is really pretty too. It’s not super bright and compliments my natural lip color really nicely.

The third item in this month’s bag was a concealer, and I will admit I was pretty skeptical. My first thought was a concealer could be really tricky, and coming in a monthly subscription just really scared me, but it surprisingly, it matched pretty well. I would say I’m blessed and cursed in the fact that I don’t have breakouts really (blessing) so the only place I use concealer is under my eyes because I have pretty bad dark circles (curse). The great cover up ultimate concealer by em cosmetics (in shade medium warm) is a little on the thicker side but blends perfectly with a beauty blender. This along with my new color correcting is perfecting for hiding my dark circles!

The fourth item I just recently tried because I thought it was regular lotion but was actually face lotion and I really like it. The Evercalm Global Protection Day Cream  by Ren Skincare is pretty great. It smells amazing and makes me feel like I’m at the spa. It is definitely a day cream meaning it’s not super hydrating. If you have dry skin, I would recommend using something else at night.

The last item I have not used. The Don't Despair, Repair! Gel-to-Oil Overnight Repair Treatment by Briogeo requires you to put it on at night and wash your hair in the morning. I am not a morning person so I RARELY wash my hair in the morning. If you try, it let me know what you think.

If you are thinking about a monthly subscription, I really recommend Ipsy.
Subscription boxes are a great way to try new products and learn about new brands. I also love that a few of my girlfriends get it so when we get things we don’t like or want we just switch. Another good idea is taking all the stuff you don’t want and give it to your mom or sister. (I’m keeping all my stuff in one of my bags and plan on giving it to my mom when I see her in a couple months.)

March Glam Bag Review

Hey y’all! Sorry I have been MIA on here. I haven’t been able to shoot any outfit looks lately but thought I would do some makeup posts this week. I should be able to shoot some styled looks this weekend so, be on the lookout for those next week.

Today I am reviewing my March Glam Bag from Ipsy.

I was very pleased with this month’s bag.

Let’s start with my favorite item from this bag, which is Precision Ink liquid eyeliner from ILLAMASQUA in Abyss. I was a little weary at first because the applicator intimidated me but I have since perfected my cat eye skills with it. Seriously perfect cat eye every time. I am obsessed and so thankful. (No more tape.) I will be purchasing this when I run out.

 The second item was the Dead Sea Wash Off Mask by Global Beauty Care. I love trying new masks. This one made my skin feel so soft and refreshed after. I’ve only used it once but will definitely be using it again soon!

 The third thing in this bag was a Loose Powder Brush by Me me me. I really need to up my brush game so, I am always thankful when I receive one. This one is a little small for my allover powder but perfect for my banana powder, when contouring. It’s the perfect size for getting under my eyes and it’s so soft.

 Item number four was LIP LACQUER Lip Gloss from Model Co in Socialite. I’m not a big lip-gloss person but this one isn’t bad. It’s not extremely sticky like most glosses. (That’s always a win in my book.) It’s goes on almost clear and has a watermelon flavor to it. Honestly, it takes me back to my middle school days in a good way!

 The last item in my March Glam Bag was Baked Bronzer in Heat Wave by Be A Bombshell Cosmetics. Since its “baked”, it definitely has some sparkle in it. That being said I tend to stay away from makeup with sparkle in it. I like the product overall and would possibly use it in the summer when I’m a little tanner.

 I hope you enjoyed this review. I really can’t recommend the Glam Bag enough. I might not always like everything I get but there are at least 2-3 items every month that I LOVE. It’s a great way to try new brands, formulas, and products. If you’ve been thinking about a subscription, I would highly suggest this one.

 I’ll be back Thursday with another makeup review on products I have bought lately including my new holy grail, can’t live without makeup item.   

I hope you have a great Tuesday and as always thanks for stopping by!