Wedding Invitations

Alright, so I know this is not a makeup or beauty review post but I am so excited to show you my wedding invitations! I received these gorgeous custom invitations from Michaels.com. Creating them was so easy! I just scrolled through the winter themed ones since I am getting married in December, and then filled in the blanks and looked at the preview before ordering. The preview option is wonderful because you don't want to spend all of that money on them and they turn out not the way you wanted. My invitations look exactly like the preview so I am extremely pleased. I especially love the "W" in the snowflake which stands for "Williams," my fiance's last name. The invites are reasonably priced and shipping was super fast as well! I definitely recommend using Michaels to ease some of the stress of wedding planning. Also, be sure to check out their other invitations for showers, graduations, and other events!

If you want to get your own invitations, you can use promo code 301VR59P to get 35% off! 

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Acure Organics Products Review

I received these products from Acure Organics to try out. As always, I am very honest when giving my reviews. I don't want y'all to go out and waste your money, especially since these products are kind of expensive. Since these products are from an organic line, they are supposed to be natural and healthier for your body. I like that. I have been trying to incorporate more healthy things into my life. BUT since this is organic and does not contain sulfates and whatnot, the shampoo ($10) does not lather all that well. I do not like that. I feel like my hair isn't getting as clean if I don't have a good lather. Also, the conditioner ($10) didn't soften my thick hair like a lot of other products I have used before has. On the plus side, these two products smell divine! But the scent isn't long lasting. I plan on purchasing my first set of clip in hair extensions within the next month so I will probably exclusively use these products on them since they are organic. 

The body wash ($10) worked pretty well for me. It smelled like I was rubbing tea tree oil all over my body, but the minty scent was refreshing and went away once I dried off. It's supposed to help with body acne too. I don't really have body acne except for the occasional blemish on my chest or shoulder, so I'm not sure how well it works in that department. The Day Cream Gotu Kola Stem Cell ($19) is supposed to moisturize and "keep your skin looking young and feeling smooth." I'm only 21 years old so I don't know about the looking young part, but it is a nice moisturizer and it smells like tangerines. I don't know if it's worth $19 though, but you can be the judge of that. 

If you enjoy natural products, I definitely recommend these and the Acure Organics line. Check out their website, they have lots of different goodies on there. I actually want to try out their lip products. Have you used these or other Acure Organics products? Let me know how you liked them! 

Mary Kay Clearproof Acne System Review

So, I recently received the Mary Kay Clearproof Acne System from House Party to try out and review. But honestly, I would review this anyway because of my horrid experience with it.  I used the system one time and had an allergic reaction to one of the products. My face and neck are swollen, red, and extremely itchy. Needless to say, I will not continue to use this system. I do, however, have very sensitive skin so maybe the  Benzoyl Peroxide was much too harsh for me. I would suggest trying it out for yourself ( I have read many reviews where people have raved about this system) but the retail value is $45 and I would be afraid of wasting that money just to get an itchy red face. Because of it being so pricey, I will have to not recommend this system.

On the other hand, I have been using Noxzema's Triple Clean Anti-Bacterial Lathering Cleanser for the past 5 years and I must say it is the ONLY product I have ever used to get rid of my severe acne. I had such bad acne all the way up until I started using that face wash and now I only have hormonal and stress breakouts. I swear by it and it's only $5 compared to $45. So I would suggest that instead.

This is just my experience, but let me know if you have tried the Clearproof System yourself and what your results were!

xo,
Kathleen

Hairstyle for Naturally Wavy Hair

I'm a college student, so being able to quickly do my hair in the mornings is essential. Mousse has become my best friend! All I have to do is wash my hair, put some mousse on, and go. Sometimes, however, I don't have time to wash my hair in the morning, so I have to do it at night. Here's three easy steps to save you some time if you have naturally wavy hair.

Step one: Wash your hair at night
It's important to wash your hair at night and let it air dry. It will not work as well if you blow dry it, because it takes away some of the wave.

Step two: Spray hair with water
In the morning, brush your hair and then lightly spray water throughout your locks. You can go to Wal-Mart and get a travel sized spray bottle for less than $2 that works great.

Step three: Apply mousse
Once your hair is wet (more than damp, but not soaked), apply mousse. I use Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Mousse. It keeps the humidity away, and adds a bounce to my locks. It's also really inexpensive.

There you go! Once your hair dries, it should have a little curl to it without having to use a curling iron. They won't be perfect curls that you would achieve with a curling iron, but it still looks cute and hardly takes any time to do. Above is a picture of my fiance and I. It was difficult for me to find a picture of myself with this technique since I usually curl or straighten my hair when I go out, but here you can slightly see it. Hope this helps!

xo.
Kathleen

The #1 Eyeliner

The one eyeliner I swear by is Rimmel London Exaggerate Eye Definer. 

This little cosmetic gem can be found at Wal-Mart for around $4. It is waterproof and smudge-resistant. Glides on smoothly with a fine line. It is the only eyeliner I will wear, because it is cheap and wonderful. Retractable fine tip, and has a built-in smudger for the ultimate smokey eye effect. Go try it! 

xo, 
Kathleen