Curlipops 1 1/4" Ceramic Curling Wand | Review

Hey Hey Everybody!!

So recently I had to bite the bullet and get a new curling 
wand with a bigger barrel since my hair is longer now and I don't
 always have an hour + to invest in curling my hair. 

I browsed the Ulta website a bit, read some reviews, and decided

this was the 1 for me...

I've used it a few times so far and figured I'd share my thoughts

with ya'll.

This is the Bed Head Curlipops 1 1/4" Curling Wand

it retails for $29.99 and can be found HERE

So... What do I think??

Well, at first glance once I got home with it I

was a little annoyed when I discovered it doesn't have

a temperature control.  My own mistake for not

inspecting it better...  Still annoying though.

It claims to heat up to 400 degrees- I'm curious how long

you have to let it marinate in order for it to reach that temp 
because it definitely doesn't seem as hot as my Conair wand

that I usually use on 400... So.. There's that.

Obviously the curls are much looser with this; 

which I don't mind and did expect.

But I also have found that the curls don't last all day

where as with my other wand they'll last DAYS. 

Yes, days, plural... Dry shampoo is my bff.

So.  My thoughts?  I don't hate it.
I kind of wish I had just gotten the 1" though since my hair
isn't extremely long.  I am curious why the curl falls out so fast though.
Not sure if it's to do with the iron itself or the size.
I really like the style and look it gives once I've done
my whole head.  

Overall- I guess I'll keep it.  I like the curl/ wave style it 
gives I just wish it would last better.
While I still love my smaller Conair wand I would totally recommend
this 1 by Bed Head to someone who wants to curl quickly and run.
I think the loose wave look is super cute and "in" right now.

My Results 👇🏼

Hope this helps any of y'all in the market for a big wand! (HA)

As always feel free to leave questions in the comments below.

Til Next Time...
XO,
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The Dream Team | How I Achieve Flawless Skin in the Winter

Hey Ya'll!  Happy New Year!!

So I'm sure with all of this crazy weather I'm not the only one who's skin

is freaking out.  

Sooo with smooth skin in mind- I wanted to share my secret to

getting my makeup to look flawless during the winter months when I'm dry

as the Sahara.  

Not today Satan, not today.

First things first- all products will be listed below and the

names are clickable links to said product.  😉

The first thing I do before applying any makeup is put on a generous amount of

my facial moisturizer, Garnier Gel Cream, and I let that soak into my skin

really good before moving onto anything else. 

I also like to fan my face after applying this because it makes my skin feel

really cold, and I like it.  I'm weird like that.

Next up I put 2 drops of the Palmer's Face Oil on my 

Real Techniques Foundation Brush then I apply that to my face.

Starting at my nose, chin, forehead, and under-eyes (my driest spots) 

then working it outward onto the rest of my face.  

Again, give that time to absorb and sink in good.

Once I've done those steps I squeeze about a quarter size amount of

my Garnier BB Cream onto my Real Techniques Sponge and then dab

it all over my face (forehead, cheeks, chin, nose) then slowly pat it into

my skin and all over my face.  

No- I don't experience any issues with it breaking up or looking funky.

I do set my t-zone with a pressed powder (Neutrogena is my fave) and it

works like a charm!

If I didn't do this my makeup would cling and have so much texture.  Gross

I hope this helps any of you struggling with the winter dryness.

Feel free to drop any questions or comments below.👇🏼

Til Next Time...

XO,

Terin

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Affordable Gifts for the Family | Under $50!

Hey Ya'll!  

Today I'm sharing an affordable style gift guide. 

I realize this time of year is tough for a lot of us and many

are shopping on a budget.

PLUS who doesn't like a good deal, am I right?!

Keep in mind this isn't a "you need these items" guide but more of

an idea starter to maybe help you think of other gift ideas as well.

And if you decide to purchase some of the items I share then that's great too!

Don't forget to signup for EBates this holiday season and earn some

cash back!  I'm secretly (not really a secret) trying to order as much online 
as I can so I can get some money back.  (hehe)  
A lot of stores are also offering in-store cash back now which is a double score!!!  

Wham bam thank ya ma'am!
Click HERE to Signup! 

*As usual all item names are direct links to that item cause I

cha back like that!

Also- scroll all the way to the bottom for additional coupon codes.

For Her

MAC Snowball Eye Compact $29.50

Mantra Band "She Believed She Could So She Did"  $35.00

Philosophy Amazing Grace Gift Set $18.00

Aimee Y-Choker by Baublebar  $42.00

Chevron iPhone Case w/ Card Slots $35.00

Blouson Sleeve Sweater by Leith  (ON SALE) $46.23

Aromatherapy FOCUS Gift Set $21.50

Million Dollar Tan Cabana Tan Extreme Gift Set (ON SALE) $66.00

Use code TERINTAN20 for 20% off your purchase on the MDT website!

For Him

The North Face Tech Glove w/ ETips $32.50

1901 Vancouver Slipper (ON SALE) $39.90

Cotton & Cashmere V Neck Sweater $49.50

The Jack Pack Set by Jack Black $49.00

Simi Stripe Silk Tie $49.50

Sphere Silk Pocket Square $48.00

For Boys

Chuck Taylor Sneaker by Converse $34.95-$49

(Toddler, Little Kid, and Big Kid)

Reversible Hooded Robe by Tucker + Tate $45.00

Classic Moccasin by Freskly Picked $49.00

(Baby & Walker)

Woodland Babe Moose Stuffed Animal $25.00

Tucker + Tate 5-Pack Boxers (ON SALE) $17.40
Twas the Night Before Christmas 2 pc PJ Set + Book (ON SALE) $29.98

For Girls

Plaid 2 Pc Pajama & Sock Set (ON SALE) $20.98

Pegasus Boo Stuffed Bear Unicorn $28.00

Ashlyn Crown High Top Sneaker $49.00

(Walker, Toddler, and Little Kid)

Classic Moccasin by Freshly Picked $49.00

(Baby & Walker)
Animal Tunic & Legging Set $39.00

Assorted 2 Pack Plush Critter Socks $15.00

Bunie Slipper by Steve Madden $24.95

(Toddler, Little Kid, and Big Kid)

Pets

Holiday Plaid Pet Blanket $14.97

Pet Holiday Cuddler Bed $14.97

Pet Holiday Plaid Bow Dog Collar (ON SALE) $9.09

Pet Holiday Velvet Felt Flower Dog Collar $6.47

Plush Reindeer Dog Toy (ON SALE) $2.39

Pet Holiday Glitter Bow Bell Cat Collar (ON SALE) $3.13

Holiday Santa Doorknob Dangling Cat Toy $4.97

I hope you guys enjoy this post and  get some ideas for gifts for your 
loved ones, and maybe even those you don't love so much.  Lol
Let me know if you love any of this items in the comments
below.  😊

Til Next Time...
XO,
Terin

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Black Friday + Cyber Weekend Sales!

1. BP. Cardigan

Reg: $49 | Now: $25.52

2. BP. Moto Leggings

Reg: $39 | Now: $20.90

3. Bath & Body Works Twisted Peppermint 3-Wick

Reg: $24.50 | Now: $12.50

4. UGG Wrin Slipper

Reg: $119.95 | Now: $71.97

5. Top Shop Eyelet Layer Sleeve Tee

Reg: $45 | Now: $27

Hey y'all!

I wanted to quickly share some of my favorite 

Black Friday and Cyber Monday/weekend sales!

I know I'm about a day late and a dollar short, but honestly 

guys I think the best of the sales just started today.

Above are a few of my absolute must-have sale items

and below are my favorite stores and what deals they have going on. 😊

Also- don't forget to signup for and use EBates to get

some extra $$ back!  I've earned over $100 so far.

Click Here to Sign Up!

*All item & store names are clickable links.

Nordstrom :: Designer Clearance up to 40% off | Extra 20% off select sale items
Target :: Save $25 when you spend $75 on holiday decor | 50% off select smartphones 
*Also be sure to download the Target App and use CARTWHEEL for awesome in-store coupons.
Macy's :: Take an extra 20% off w/ code HURRY | Major door busters
Kate Spade :: 30% off site wide with code GIVEJOY
Old Navy :: 40% off EVERYTHING
Dottie Couture Boutique :: Small business Saturday | Free gift with purchase 
ColourPop Cosmetics :: 30% OFF site wide- no minimum!!!
Bath & Body Works :: $10 OFF $30 | All 3-wicks on sale for $12.50
DSW :: 20% off EVERYTHING | 25% off select UGG
Express :: 50% off EVERYTHING!
Dick's Sporting Goods :: Huge Nike sale | North Face sale | Workout machines on sale | Free shipping no minimum!
LuLu's :: Up to 90% off site-wide use code BESTFRIDAY + Free shipping
ULTA :: So many good deals!  Up to 50% off prestige brands | 5x the points on fragrance 
Restoration Hardware :: Major deal on robes! | Save up to 40% + Free shipping
Pier 1 :: Up to 50% off store-wide | 50% off ALL Christmas 
Michael's :: 60% off any 1 regular price item | 50% off all trees | 25% off ENTIRE purchase including sale 
American Eagle :: 40% off EVERYTHING + Free shipping + Free blanket with $75 order
Urban Decay :: 25% off EVERYTHING + Free shipping w/ code LETSCYBER

Happy Shopping!!

Xo,

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Top 10 for Dry Skin

Hey Hey Hey!!!

You read the title so you know what's going down in this post.

First though... Let's take a moment to admire the title. 😊👆🏼

Quite the clever gal, huh?? 

I actually made it up by complete accident when I was saving

my cover photo... Anyhow....

Let's get to the good stuff.

*Majority of these products can be found at your local drugstore

or Target (target is my jam)!

I'm all about affordability and accessibility.  

(I just made that up also- I don't even know if affordability is a word.)

1.  Soap & Glory "The Breakfast Scrub"  -Click Here to Shop-

The smell y'all!  It's really the only reason I caved and bought it.

I don't care, it's the truth...  It's a really nice scrub though.

Pretty typical- gets rid of the dead skin and what not.

Oh did I mention how good it smells?

2. Tone "Mango Splash" Body Wash  -Click Here to Shop-

I've been using this stuff for YEARS.  Years on years.

Not sure about the mango- it used to be called coconut something

and it still smells exactly the same sooo yeah.

Anyways it's really amaze balls and super affordable. 

I stock pile this stuff!

3.  LUSH "Ocean Salt" Scrub  -Click Here to Shop-

Good golly miss Molly!  A part of me wishes the sales rep

at Lush had never given me a sample of this amazingness because now

my life cannot go on without it.

I only use this on my face but it is marketed as face + body- it does

wonders for my face!  It smells (and tastes.. is that weird?) amazing.

It has VODKA, limes, salt.. so basically it's a margarita for your face.

It exfoliates and tones and I swear it makes me a better person as well.. 

*Make sure you buy the original!  The self-preserving version has honey

and that's not so great on ya face trust me- I tried it.

4.  LUSH "Bubblegum" Lip Scrub  -Click Here to Shop-

I have their "chocolate" lip scrub but I couldn't find a good stock 

photo of that so here's the bubblegum! LOL

I imagine they all work the same.  This tiny jar will probably

last you at least half your life.  No joke.  It's an all natural

product so you can literally eat it if you want (which I do sometimes).

Don't judge me.

I love using this when I have chapped lips but also when I wear 

liquid lipstick (before & after) because it helps prep your lips

and also helps remove all the leftover product that's hanging on for dear life

when you're removing your makeup.  

5.  Palmer's "FACE" Skin Therapy Oil  -Click Here to Shop-

La la la la; do do do do do ohhhh.. Cause loving you has made

my life so beautiful. 

I've mentioned this before on my blog..

I live for products that are great and affordable.  

I apply this with a makeup brush to dry patches on my face usually before

bed and find that it really helps soothe dry or chapped skin.

I've also applied it all over my face and neck as moisturizer as

well as under my makeup during the winter.  It's a blue ribbon product.

*Fun side note..  I experienced some breakouts while undergoing laser

hair removal and this really helped!  It reduced the size, redness, and helped

get rid of them all together.

6.  Simple Moisturizing Face Wash  -Click Here to Shop-

So I got a sample size of this with my last re-up of my makeup remover wipes.

I assumed I wouldn't like it because I have pretty oily skin and feel the need to

exfoliate nearly ever day; however, I was wrong and I'm so glad I was!

I've since re-purchased the full size bottle of this and use it nearly every day

which is major because if you know me- I'm ride or die for my Garnier face

wash.  

So the Simple brand is geared towards being "kind to your skin" it has

vitamins B5 & E and claims to cleanse throughly without being harsh.

All of which I believe to be true.  It's really cool because it cleans and

moisturizes my face without making me any more oily than usual.

It also has a faint fresh scent.  (Not clean cotton scent but just clean.) Love!

7.  Yes to Coconuts Lip Balm  -Click Here to Shop-

I'm coo coo for this cocoa balm!

Seriously..  It's the best chapstick/ lip balm I have EVER used

and I'll probably never buy any other product.  Immediately after

trying this the first time I knew I was in love and ordered 5 more!

It's constantly sold out at my Target (I think that says something).

I keep these things everywhere!  Bedside, purse, vanity, you name it!

It has a soft coconut scent and is SOOO moisturizing.

A huge bonus for me is if your lips are chapped it won't cling

to those dry areas and make your lips feel or look gross.  MAJOR

If you try nothing else off this list please try this..

Or actually don't because I already have a hard enough time finding this gem.

Lol

8.  Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel Creme  -Click Here to Shop-

Another tried & true.  I've been using this stuff for years.  I love how

light-weight it is on my skin- feels like I'm bare faced.

The mint version is for "normal" skin and their pink version is for dry skin-

I've personally tried them both and don't see a difference between the 2 so obvi

I opt for the mint because it's my favorite color.

Girl logic.

No scent, the gel feels cool to your skin, and looks great under my makeup!

I ALWAYS apply this before doing my makeup- unless it's summer time

then I use a Clinique gel creme that controls oil.

9.  Vaseline "Cocoa Radiant" Body Gel  -Click Here to Shop-

So #9 & #10 go hand in hand.  Literally.  

I mix them.  Talk about the DREAM TEAM.

When I'm feeling dry or even if I have a sunburn- I'll pump some

of the lotion into my hand then a squeeze of this gel (oil) and mix them in my hand

then apply all over my body.  AMAZING!

I have also used this stuff alone.  It's a bit heavy and will for sure leave ya greasy

so beware, but it's really good!!!

It's also a great foot treatment. Lol  I smother my feet in it and then put on socks.

10.  Vaseline "Cocoa Radiant" Body Lotion  -Click Here to Shop-

Again.. Hand in hand..  I use this lotion even if I don't use the body gel.

I apply this daily after I shower.  It never leaves me feeling greasy and doesn't

give me that heavy feeling that some lotions do.  I'm super sensitive to most smells

(which is why I don't really use specialty lotions from places like B&BW) and

I find that this isn't so over powering that I get a headache from it and after a while 

I don't really smell it at all.  It also doesn't clash with any of my perfumes.

If you haven't noticed I live for coconut anything but if you aren't a fan

there's a lot of different versions & scents of this lotion so don't let that

keep you away.  😊

That's all y'all.. Omg again with the rhyming. 

I hope you guys enjoyed & hope you can fight off the dreadful

dry skin this time of year!

Til next time...

XO,

Terin

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3 Steps for a Flawless Complexion

Hey ya'll!

For today's post I wanted to share 3 easy steps to a flawless complextion- 
with the help of some makeup of course.  😉

I strongly strongly urge everyone to have a good skincare regimen 
in place because let's face it- there's some things that not even makeup 
can help.  I think that skin care is paramount, with the right skincare 
routine you could possibly take over the world and wouldn't even need 
makeup to do so.

(I'll touch on that another day.)

Now for a good appearing complexion with makeup...

Ever heard "if you can't tone it, tan it?"

Well that statement is true about most things in life.  
Life is just better with a tan and far more sexual.
So that my friends is where a good self tanner comes into play.

Personally, Million Dollar Tan is my favorite brand that I've tried.

My 2 favorite tanning products are their 
Cabana Tan Extreme & Mermaid Mouse.

You can receive 20% off any order with code TERINTAN20

*My Self-Tanning Routine Can be Found HERE

Now once you've got yourself all sexified with your fake tan you can 
add makeup to the recipe at any time.

My top 2 recommendations are as follows:

1. Color Correcting (as/ if needed) 

*My choice pictured above can be found HERE

2. A good foundation/bb cream/cc cream & concealer

*My go-to products pictured above can be found HERE and HERE

For color correcting, you can choose whichever 
products/ colors you like that apply to your trouble areas.

Each color helps a different problem.  
I believe the concept is whatever the color is- it combats it's opposite
on the color wheel.  (Don't quote me though.)
There are multiple color correcting products on the market both high 
end and drugstore, most are in a palette form and need a brush to apply 
which is why I opted to share the Maybelline versions.  
They're in a convenient twist up stick w/ an applicator tip. SCORE

Now if you are at all familiar with my blog you know 
I am ride or die for the Garnier Oily to Combo BB Creams.  
First foundation type product I ever bought and have it in every shade!
I try other things and sometimes mix Garnier with another product but at the 
end of the day I always come back to my first true love.
With that- I use the Garnier anti dark circle eye roller.  I don't personally 
feel I have dark circles (although I probably will soon) but I just love this 
concealer.  The roller ball feels cool to the skin and the product itself is so 
creamy and easy to blend.  
True match made in Heaven if there ever was 1, but feel free to use whatever 
you enjoy and feel comfortable with...


And that's all folks!
Afterwards go about the rest of your makeup however you usually would with 
your favorite products or perhaps some new goodies you picked up.. 
Your choice.  
Be sure to let me know your favorite tips & tricks for a 
flawless complexion below.

I hope you all enjoy this post (if you don't I'll cut you).

Til Next Time....
XO,
Terin

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