Welcome back to this space!

I have been reunited with my true love, Soap & Glory. Let me take you back to the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Last year (Autumn 2014) I fulfilled my dream of studying for a semester in London. As you can imagine, after a sixteen hour journey, the first thing I wanted to do once I arrived at my flat was to take a hot shower. In order to do this, one needs shampoo, conditioner, and BODY WASH!

I trekked down to my local Boots and immediately looked for the Soap & Glory section (many bloggers and youtubers that I follow had raved about it, so it was a must). I picked up the Foam-Call body wash. Let me just tell you, it was heavenly! I am not usually able to use creamy body washes but Soap & Glory is the exception.

Fast forward a little over a year. I had been without my love since returning back to the states. The only shop Soap & Glory retails in is Sephora. For most people this is no problem. However, if you live in a relatively small city like me, the only Sephora in the area is a very small one within the walls of JCPenny. Between work and being away at school, I get very little time to get there and when I do, the selection is minute.

Last weekend I decided to head out to my Sephora by my school (a full sized Sephora) to check out their selection of Soap & Glory. It took me a while to find it as it was in the back of the shop but it was worth the search. Granted it was not the size of selection offered in Boots or Superdrug (because it is a UK brand) but, holey moley, it was the holy grail in comparison to my hometown. I kid you not, it took all of my self restraint to not buy one of every single product. I ended up picking up the Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in the shade Nudist as well as the Hand Food Hand Cream.

I could not be any happier with these two purchases. I will always use Soap & Glory. If you have any product suggestions from their range let me know! If you try any of their products let me know!

As always, let me know if there's anything you want me to write about on my blog! Until next time...

I decided to finally take the plunge into the high end makeup world. I have been looking at the Naked palettes for some time now but couldn't bring myself to spend the money on it. However, this year I decided to put more effort into my appearance as I am graduating and hoping to enter the professional working world. Therefore, I thought that the Naked 2 palette would be the best item to purchase for this purpose.

To start off, this purchase came with the palette (obviously), four different Urban Decay shadow primers (each of which are suppose to last a week. So that is four weeks of primer), as well as a dual ended eyeshadow brush.

I decided on the Naked 2 palette for several reasons. I felt the Naked 3 palette would not have been as versatile. I think this is mainly due to the pink. If I already had one of the other two, this probably would have been my choice. However, I was looking for a more neutral palette instead of a pinky palette. I also decided to forgo the original Naked palette because I felt that the Naked 2 has more browns and coppers while the original ventures into a few berries and even a grey-ish blue at the far right end. In terms of packaging I feel the Naked 2 and 3 are better packaged. I do not like the velvet casing of the original. I also particularly like how the later two palettes snap closed unlike the original.

I just have to say one thing about this palette, IT'S BLOODY BRILLIANT. I never used eye shadow often until now. I am okay at applying it but I have always had an issue blending shadow. This is why I usually skipped it unless it was a special occasion. These shadows though are so incredible. They blend incredibly well and easy. The first eye look I tried was so easy to achieve. Also, I have found that many other drugstore brand eye shadows have been chalky. These Urban Decay shadows are so buttery and smooth.

Since I have never really used eye shadow, I never used primer. I always thought it was just a scheme to get you to spend more money than you needed to. Oh boy, was I wrong! I used the original primer that came with my palette and my eye shadow did not smudge or wear off at all. I will definitely be buying more primer when these samples run out.

The one thing I did not like about this palette was the applicator brush. Don't get me wrong, it is infinitely better than the tiny sponge brush applicators that come in drugstore eye shadows. However, I found it very difficult to blend even these easily blend-able eye shadows. I think this brush would be good in a bind, but I much prefer my other eye shadow brushes.

Overall, I think this palette is well worth the money. It is exactly what I wanted. The colors are the perfect neutral shades and are a much better consistency than drug store brands. If you are unsure of splurging on this product, I honestly believe it is worth it and a great first step into higher end makeup.

Let me know your opinions on the Naked palettes or any other products to try. I'm always up to trying new products.

As always, let me know if there's anything you want me to write about on my blog! Until next time...

I originally stumbled across this gem on Instagram and Twitter. I read a couple of posts and I was intrigued. But part of me thought it was just a novelty item. I mean it is just a tea, right? How could it possibly do all the things it promised? WRONG.

I first bought the 28 Day Teatox in May of 2014. After reading a ton of testimonials I caved and order some. I was so excited to get it and give it a go. I got home from my junior year at university, unboxed this little piece of heaven and started my teatox the very next day.

There are not enough words to describe all the goodness held in these 84 tea bags. I noticed a difference by the next day. I am the kind of person that clings to my bed until the last possible second in the morning even if that means looking like crap for the day. The day after I started my teatox I was able to get up without a problem and without that groggy feeling. As the days passed I noticed myself not feeling tired and exhausted during the day. Not only did this magic in a mug give me more energy, it helped so incredibly with my digestion. I did not realize how sensitive my digestive system was until I drank this and got it under control. This is the main promise of Tiny Tea; to help your digestion. If that is the only promise they kept, it would be enough.

Not only did this tea help with my digestion and energy, it helped with my skin, bloating (I lost an inch in the first week), and most importantly to me it helped me control my diet coke habit. This is the most important part of my experience. I was drinking so much diet coke. It was at a super unhealthy point. The second I started my teatox, I did not crave a single drop.

Now on to the taste. It is a very earthy flavor. Initially I just stomached it. It is not horrible, however it just was not my cup of tea (see what I did there?). I mostly went for fruity or minty teas. But the more I drank it, the more I enjoyed it. Prior to ordering my second box during December, I was craving this tea so badly. I look forward to every cup I drink now purely for the taste.

I highly recommend this tea. Everyone is going to experience different results from the tea. However, I really believe everyone should try it just once because it could be one of the best things you could drink for your body.

If you would like to try some out you can get it here. (Hint: follow them on instagram and twitter. They post coupon codes for most holidays.)

If you guys do order some, let me know how you like it or what effects it had! I'd love to hear feedback.

Let me know if there's anything you want me to write about on my blog! Until next time...

Long time, no talk. Sorry I've been MIA for a while. Finals were crazy and since I've been home I have been trying to organize everything for my online class over winter break.

So I mentioned in my previous post that I am in the process of making A LOT of changes in my life. I have made several changes already, but today I decided to change my hair. I know, I know, it's minor. But what a better way to kick of the new year than with a new head of hair... well kind of.

In the spirit of blogging and allowing people a look into my life, there are more changes I have made and are going to make. My online class started today, technically, but my official new schedule starts on Monday. I decided that I really need to start honing my craft and since that is writing (hopefully), writing is exactly what I am going to do. Part of my new schedule and new changes is to read types of things I hope to write to better perfect the format and of course write those things.

Now since it's the new year, of course there's the obligatory "I'm going to cut negative people out of my life" and "I'm going to get healthy" and "I'm going to spend smarter" new year's resolutions. I honestly think all of things are steps in the right direction for a happier, more satisfying life. So, they are on my list as well.

One thing I have been horrible at this past year is spending time with my friends. Schedules just don't match up and then the next thing you know, it's a month later and you haven't really seen your friends. I always make the excuse that I don't have enough time. But then somehow I find myself binge watching a new show and depressed that my friends never ask me to hang out. All you can do is try sometimes, so that's what I'm going to do and if we still don't hang out then those people don't really want to hang out with me.

These are just a couple changes I am doing to build my life into what I want it too be. So, all in all I'm looking forward to 2015 and going into the new year with positivity. I wish you all a happy holidays. Until next time...

Hello friends! I am Kristin and the proud owner of the blog you are currently viewing. I figured just to get everyone acquainted, for my first post I would tell you all a little bit about myself.

1.) I am currently finishing my fall semester of my senior year at university.
2.) I am an aspiring writer (in case you couldn't tell from my blog title).
3.) I have decided to finally take my life and turn it into exactly what I want it to be. I realize I am starting this a few weeks before New Years, but you know what they say! Good things come to those who WORK. Basically this means I am implementing lots and lots of changes into my life.
4.) My favorite time of year is November and December because fall and winter and Christmas and Thanksgiving.
5.) Books man, books. (I am running out of room for my book habit.)
6.) I am a huge nerd. I quite like being a nerd to. It's like wearing a badge that allows you to be un-apologetically passionate and enthusiastic about things. As John Green says, "When people call people nerds, mostly what they are saying is 'you like stuff,' which is not a good insult at all. Like, 'you are too enthusiastic about the miracle of human consciousness.'"
6.) Not only do I love all things written, or acted, or basically any kind of artistic expression, I also love fashion, and beauty, and makeup. So, just a warning, you may come across posts of that nature in the future.
7.) MUSIC = LIFE

So, those are just a few things about myself. Comment below some things about you so I can get to know you too! Until next time...