Review: Jojolovesyou Bling Earrings

It's very rare I'll find a certain brand of jewelry to love and stick with but I think I have found one. How adorable are these Jojolovesyou bling earrings? Handmade in Boston, MA, these are certainly becoming a staple earring for dressing up any outfit. In this pair specifically, there are many colors reflected through the bling making them undeniably gorgeous. These are making their way into local stores you could search for on their website. Retail for this pair is $28.

Silk Aurore Boreale Mini Party Bling 

The company also holds contests on their Instagram page for free pairs, all you have to do to enter is tag a friend or two. I entered once & sure enough, I was one of the winners. I unfortunately lost the second earring but on their website they allow purchase of single earrings.

Contest on Instagram: jojolovesblings

I know many girls have started purchasing pairs for braidsmaids which I think is an excellent wedding idea. There are multiple styles and sizes to choose from made from Swarovski crystals and surgical steel. I love these and i'm dying for more! 

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Ipsy August 2015 Glam Bag Review

Items Included:

-Houndstooth ipsy bag

-Hikari lip gloss in 'Merlot'

-AILA nail polish in 'Mister Pookies'

- Starlooks Pro black eyeliner pen

-Lather face wash

-Briogeo Blossom & Bloom volumizer

I have to admit that although I love the bag that everything came in, I was disappointed that my bag did not include the new Too Faced 'Hangover' primer that other bags received. As a matter of fact, I have not heard of one of these brands, which is always a bummer, but it's always fun to try new products.

I was most excited to receive the eyeliner pen because my Kat Von D tattoo liner has been running out and I needed a new one. The Starlooks pen is more difficult to use because it is so much thicker, you really have to only use the tip if you want a thinner line. However, I like how bold it goes on and seems to stay on. On the Starlooks website, this pen retails for $19.00 , 20% off with code 'IPSY'.

Swatch of Merlot lip gloss & Starlooks eyeliner pen

The color of the Merlot lip gloss looks pretty but the texture reminds me of why I hate lip glosses. It's very sticky so I probably will not be using it much at all. Retails for $13 on the Hikari Cosmetics website. 30% off + free gift with code 'hikari30'

Hikari Lip Gloss in 'Merlot'

I was also not a fan of the nail polish ipsy sent me. Completely because of the color. It's like an ashy black/brown. I may try it one day, but I was certainly not impressed in the color choice. I guess it;s vegan, which is pretty cool. Retails for $17 on the AILA website. 20% off with code 'IPSTER'

The Lather face wash was one of the better products in this month's bag. It smells just like green tea and lathers up without added water. Full size retails for $19 on the Lather website. 20% off + free sample with code 'IPSY20'

I don't know when I'll be sampling the volumizer because I rarely blow dry my hair. It smells just like lemon and is also vegan. Full size retails for $23 on the Briogeo website. 20% off with code 'IPSY20'

Maui Babe Browning & After Browning Lotion Review

As I was nearing the end of my Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil at the beginning of the summer, I decided it was time to try another product that feels better on the skin & leaves me with a better tan. I came across Maui Babe's browning lotion at Ulta and decided to give it a shot although I was questioning the color of the product.

The Maui Babe browning lotion is a dark brown product made with ingredients such as coffee plant extract (which does leave it with a strong odor). I was not looking for a lotion that would stain my skin so reviews online claiming that this lotion did stain clothing was concerning. Luckily, it did not stain anything and the smell was not as awful as the internet says it is. It smelt like chocolate in my opinion.. which I love :)

Here are some comparison pictures from the first day at the beach to 3x later at the pool:

The browning lotion needs to be rinsed off after use so I was really questioning if I should bring it to the beach or not, especially considering that reviews have said that sweating will lead to brown beads of sweat. I decided to try it anyway and was happy I did because did not have that problem. If you're going to be in and out of a pool, that's another story. You will definitely experience the product on yourself or on pool floats if you use them. 

Hands after application

Overall, I am going to continue to use this product although it is more difficult than a simple oil or colorless lotion. I do feel like my tan has accelerated and that the aloe in the lotion helps avoid burning. I follow-up with the After Browning Lotion Tan Enhancer and Healer which smells lovely. It is more gel-like than most creamy lotions which requires it to be rubbed in more.

Maui Babe Browning Lotion: $13.49 at Ulta , $10.89 online at Walgreens , $14.99 on Amazon

Maui Babe After Browning Lotion Tan Enhancer and Healer: $12.49 at Ulta , $10.89 online at Walgreens , $8.99 on Amazon

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