10 Reasons to Love Zoe Sugg [aka Zoella]

1. She is ALWAYS poised and composed in her videos. 

 
 
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2. She manages to look amazing in everything she wears. Even things that normally make other people look silly. 
 
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3. Which makes you want to buy everything she wears. 
 
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 4. She isn't afraid to get a little dirty. Literally.

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5. She knows how to shake her groove thing.

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6. She isn't afraid to look silly.
 
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7. She surrounds herself by an amazing group of funny and supportive friends.

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8. She always keeps you guessing.

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9. Her videos are goofy and fun.


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10. But she also creates some very motivational and inspiring content. She isn't afraid to talk about serious topics like body image, relationships, and panic attacks.

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And there ten reason I love watching Zoe's videos! If you have different reasons, leave them in the comments below. I really enjoyed writing this post. Keep your eyes peeled for similar ones in the future.

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Holiday 2014 Nail Polish Collections from SinfulColors

SinfulColors "24 Karat" and "Girl's Best Friend"

The holiday season is officially upon us and you know what that means--holiday collections! SinfulColors has come out with two holiday collections that are available exclusively at Walgreens. But don't hesitate because these polishes are available for a limited time for $1.99! 

The Holiday Tinsel Collection comes with six shimmery shades that will give your nails a holiday glow. Silver Rainbows is slivers of silver glitter. Spiked Ice is bold black dazzle. Pink Icicles is a bright pink confetti concoction. Cold as Ice is a classic white white shade. Tinsel Town is a wintery blue sparkle. Gold Tinsel is the gift of gold!

Sinful Colors 2014 Holiday Tinsel Collection

Sheer Lustre Glitter Top Coat is the name of SinfulColors second holiday collection! 24 Karat is a sheer glitzy golden top coat. Diamonds Are Forever is a silver confetti topper. Top Me Off is a deep purple/blue shimmer. Girl's Best Friend is a gorgeous deep purple glitter. Sapphired Up is a chic turquoise shade. Glittery in Pink is a sparkly blush top coat. 

Sinful Colors 2014 Sheer Lustre glitter Top Coat Collection

SinfulColors "24 Karat" and "Girl's Best Friend"

1. Here are the two polishes I received to review swatched for you to see. Both shades are part of the Sheer Lustre Glitter Top Coat collection, so I was a bit surprised when I realized that their finish and formulation were so different. "24 Karat" is a true top coat (and a bit hard to see in the swatches) while "Girl's Best Friend" is more of a traditional glitter polish. I like both but I see myself wearing "Girl's Best Friend" more.

Here's a better swatch of "24 Karat" on my sister's super cute Santa manicure. It isn't very noticeable on its own but it's a polish that will give any nail look a festive glow. Anyway, I hope you all have a fantastic Christmas and New Year! Don't froget to check out these polishes at your local Walgreen's!

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Disclaimer: These products were sent to me for review. 

MAC "Woodwinked" Eye Shadow Swatch + Review

MAC "Woodwinked" Eye Shadow

It's time for another MAC eye shadow review! Surprisingly, I've found that these are really fun to write. When I first started getting into makeup, reading beauty blogs and watching videos from the beauty community on YouTube, I kept hearing about this MAC eyeshadow called "Woodwinked". Elle Fowler (aka All That Glitters) loved it. Lollipop26 loved it. Everyone and their mother loved this stuff. 

MAC "Woodwinked" Eye Shadow

Every time I went to MAC, I would always stop and swatch "Woodwinked". It was a lovely color, sure, but could I justify spending so much on an eye shadow? This was back in high school when the only time I got to buy MAC products was when I got my makeup done for a special occasion like Homecoming or Prom. Back then $15 was a lot of money for an eye shadow. Heck, even now it's a lot of money. But, in the end, I finally picked up this shadow when I got my makeup done for Prom. I still remember how excited I was to use it.   

MAC "Woodwinked" Eye Shadow

 "Woodwinked" is an interesting color. It looks brown and a little olive-y in the pan but swatched on the skin it becomes this beautiful copper-brown color. It's a lovely color but I've heard from a lot of people with very light skin tones that the color can look a bit orangish on their skin. However, "Woodwinked" is stunning with a tan. It is my go-to summer shadow.

"Woodwinked" is a luxurious eye shadow. It is so soft and easy to blend. I always forget how soft high end eye shadows feel in comparison to drugstore brands. In all honesty, even though I love using drugstore eye shadows, there is a noticeable difference between the two. If you have the money to splurge, I highly recommend this shade. But, be sure that you try it on to make sure it suits you.

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MAC "Purple Haze" Eye Shadow Swatch + Review

For today's post we're going to take a walk down memory lane. We're going to go back, way back, to when I was a little ninth grader and I was getting ready for my first big dance. I was nervous and excited and absolutely clueless when it came to makeup. As an early birthday present, my mom took me to the MAC counter to get my makeup done. She allowed me to all of the eye products the girl had used to create my makeup look plus two other eye shadows. She was being very generous. "Purple Haze" was one of those extra shadows that I picked up because the girl at the counter told me that purple eye shadow would make my brown eyes pop.

MAC "Purple Haze" Eye Shadow

To be honest, if I could go back in time I would've helped my mom save some money and I wouldn't have purchased this shadow. It's a nice color but it isn't something that I use a lot. [sidenote: I know that it looks like I've put a major dent in this eye shadow but that's only because I dropped it and a huge chunk fell out.] I know that I should throw this product out. It is super, super old. But, even though I don't really use it anymore, a part of me wants to hold onto it. It was one of my first MAC eye shadows. [sidenote: I know I sound crazy right now and feel free to tell me so in the comments.]

"Purple Haze" isn't a popular MAC eye shadow--and, for good reason. It's a dull, flat dark purple matte color. It's nothing special and doesn't have a smooth, easy to blend formulation. It goes on sheer and sort of looks like a foggy, dark purple. It takes a bit of patience and skill to create a makeup look with this color that doesn't look like it belongs on an episode of a TLC makeover show. The most common way I would wear "Purple Haze" was as a pop of under my bottom lash line. 

In conclusion, "Purple Haze" is a nice color but, unless you know that you will be wearing purple eye shadow enough to use up 1.5 grams of product, I would recommend buying a cheaper version from the drugstore. It isn't worth the price tag considering how much most people would use it. 

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Physicians Formula "Warm" Happy Booster Blush Swatch + Review

Physicians Formula "Warm" Happy Booster Blush

Don't we all need a little happiness boost in our lives? I know that I wouldn't turn one down if it was offered to me. Well, if you're like me than Physicians Formula is here with a product for you. This blush makes a lot of bold claims.According to the Physicians Formula website this blush is "infused with our Happy Boost Blend, featuring Happy Skin* and Euphoryl, natural plant extracts which have been show to promote a feeling of happiness by mimicking the effect of Endorphins and helping protect the skin from environmental stress".

Physicians Formula "Warm" Happy Booster Blush

Well, I know what you're all wondering. Does this blush actually make you happier when you use it? Well, here's my short answer--no. I haven't noticed a difference between days when I wear this blush and days when I wear others. I, personally, believe this whole "happy booster" stuff is nothing more than a marketing scheme. The cute hearts and the subtle violet scent make me happy but it isn't something that will last throughout the day or anything like what Physicians Formula is trying to claim. 

Physicians Formula "Warm" Happy Booster Blush

Physicians Formula "Warm" Happy Booster Blush

The Happy Booster blushes come in these adorable bright pink compacts. On top there is the blush but underneath there is a small round mirror and a large, pink and red blush brush. The mirror comes in handy when I'm trying to fix my makeup on the go. It isn't very big but its very handy in a pinch. The brush, on the other hand, isn't quite so handy--no pun intended. It's way too large on my face and the pink and red bristles makes it hard for me to judge how much blush is actually on the brush. I cannot tell you have many times I've accidentally given myself clown cheeks using this brush. It is more hassle than anything else and highly recommend that you toss it as soon as you can. It is junk.

Physicians Formula "Warm" Happy Booster Blush

Here is the color swatched on the back of my hand. It is a warm pink, almost coral, color. I do own another Happy Booster blush in the shade "Natural" and I will admit that I prefer this one. It gives a nice, bright flush to the cheeks. In winter, it gives you that fresh I've-just-come-in-from-the-snow glow to your cheeks. It's really, really lovely. And it never seems to disappear. I've been using this color non-stop for weeks now and I can't really tell that I've used up much of the product. I'm impressed. There are two more colors in the line that I haven't tried and I think I might check them out sometime in the future.

However, this blush is a bit pricey for a drugstore. It retails for about $11.95, depending on where you make your purchase. If you do want to buy something from Physicians Formula I highly recommend that you wait until it goes on sale at CVS or Rite Aid or at your local drugstore. If you can get 40 or 30% off $11.95, it makes it more budget friendly. And drugstores are always having sales so you wouldn't have to wait too long. Have you tried any Physicians Formula products? What did you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

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