PINK

Not only do I love these shades of pink, I adore the makeup look shes wearing!
Doing research on where to purchase them NOW!
xoxo
APRIL

Pearly whites =) - Teeth whitening product review

I'm going on a mini vacation in April, Back to San Francisco. & to start preparing I needed my teeth whitened, I got them cleaned professionally last year, but then again Im trying to take the do it myself route with things nowadays. I was going to do the crest white strips but then I saw the Aquafresh White trays. They were on sale and have a guarentee! Plus you only do it once a day and resultys are showin in 3 days plus you only have to do it for 3 days! Also got the Arm ^ Hammar Whitening Booster, You add it to your tooth paste, last but not least the Listering Whining plus restorative- post brush flouride rinse.

I started using the Mouth wash & Booster paste prior to beginning the white trays, I figured I wanted to wait befor my trip to make sure my teeth were gleeeeemin! haha.

I have to say with in the first couple of days I already saw a change! They honestly looked whiter by using the mouth wash and booster paste. 5 stars for both of those products!

I will use the trays a week prior to leaving and will review that later. If your looking for a quick boost to white teeth try these 2 products =)
xoxo
April

Home pedis! - nail product favorites

I used to go to get a mani and pedi biweekly. With my hectic schedule and the fact that Im a single mom Ive cut back. I used to really dislike doing my own, Pedis were my fabulous gift from god! I finally got into the groove of doing them myself and I really dont mind! & Im getting better. I learned how to do nails in beauty school when I attended the San Francisco Institute or Estethics & Cosmetololgy. (Click name to read my review on the school) So Tried putting what I learned to the test.

Im just reviewing products that I use at home and like not a tutorial, definately not up to par for all that. haha. The products are in no fancy order btw.

PED EGG


One thing I must say I actually love is my new ped egg. I just picked it up at wal mart and im very happy with it. I love leaving the salon after a pedi with my feeet all nice and soft. Being that Ive cut back on getting my feet did.. I picked this up. Its easy, clean, affordable, safe and gets the job done. I got the pink one and I like the emery boards. If your looking for something to take some of the dry skin away, try this!



SALLY HANSEN VITASURGE

This products nice and lightweight, doesnt burn and doesnt smell like chemicals like most cuticle removers, I like it. It works well, and actually smells quite nice. I like to use it even during the week. It doesnt mess up already painted nails and you can even leave it on to dry and it has a nice applicator.











RIMMEL LASTING FINISH PRO IN CRYSTAL CLEAR

Overview:
Size/Count 0.45 oz.

• Super durable, chip resistant
• Lasts up to 10 days
• With shine release complex

Really lasts. I put this over my other polishes to make it stay and it honestly lasts even longer then 10 days like it says, it also dries instantly & I like the applicator brush a lot.




WET N WILD SHINE IN KALEIDOSCOPE

What can i say, I love sparkles. This is simple, not to meantion, CHEAP. I like putting sparkles on everything, it honesly makes your polish last reallllly long as well. I usually go for nude color on my nails or something like this. Makes your nails more durable because all the sparkles are protecting your nails from being bashed, lol..



NYX NAIL POLISHES

Im a HUGE fan of NYX nail polished esp. the sparkly ones. My favorites are ALLL the pinks and oranges, Ive recently been using "Second skin" Its a nice soft pink almost sea through but not with a little sparkle.









CREATIVE RIDGE OUT- START

I love this nail base, I think I got it from my Cosmetology school as well. What more can you say about a base? This one gets the job done and dries instantly, Nice and thin. =)






SEACRET NAIL AND BODY SKIN SET
Ive had this set for like 2 years, The lotion is of course gone and i forgot which one i originally got but I loved it. It smelled so good. I had bought this set from a kiosk in the San Francisco Shopping Centre, My friend sonia and I bought 2 for like .. 80. Now there sold online for like 15. I loveee this set though. The cuticle oil is nice but best of all its the "Buffing block" that is great. I definately need to replace this because its not working as well as it used to but after 2 years that edpected. Theres 4 sides to it. Blue for buffing- course, Grey Soft side and the white gives a beautiful shine like your wearing a clear coat of polish but your not..

BODYTOOLZ MANICURE SET (*GREAT FOR GIFTS)



I use the manicure set from Bodytoolz as well as whatever came in my cosmo kit as well.

& Thats that for now..
<3 April

Peace..

Ello ello! So i made up my mind and ordered the Lipovox and 7 day detox! Ive lost 10 pounds in three weeks! So I know I can get the last 10 - 15 off! & those Will just help me out a little! Lipovox seems great.. theres good and bad reviews of course! But Im excited to try it, I got an email this morning saying it was being shipped out! On a saturday! How nice! Anyways after work today I went to verizon because I desperately need a new phone. I downgraded to a Palm pre in October from my blackberry. I originally wanted a new blackberry.. but the sales person talked me in to that phone and its horrible. Im interested in the new Iphone 4 but I keep hearing rumors about the Iphone 5 coming out in july... So i can wait. I figure the rumor about verizon getting the iphone ended up being true so it might just be worth it. Im not paying $700 for that phone though, Ill say that. So Im waiting to see if they can help me upgrade without having to wait. I pay almost $200 a month for my phone bill. Id like a phone that works and doesnt die befor 12pm. Nothing on that phone works, and theres nothing I like about it! Anyways, I ended up replacing it again, Hopefully theyll see how many times I keep replacing it to realize I DISLIKE THIS PHONE WITH A PASSION! Anyways, I then had to pick a gift for my nephew kamana whos turning 3 tmro so I just went to The childrens place and picked up clothes for jarren too. I love that place, Its cute, simple and inexpensive. Works for me. Then Borders, I loveeeee borders.. Idk, I love books but its hard for me to find a book I lose myself in. But I found a few things Im excited about.

Ive been doing yoga and belly dancing alot recently and have been interested in Pilates but its not offered at my gym and my schedules hectic enough to try to find a class, plus I live in the middle of nowhere Im almost positive theres no classes taught close to where I live. Anyways, I picked up a very descriptive book on pilates! It talks about the history and theres pictures and everything.. lol


(click picture for link to site to purchase)

Synopsis & Book Info:
Accessible, authoritative, and inspiring, Pilates Practice Companion is a one-stop resource to guide people of all abilities in their practice of Pilates. Separated into exercises for beginner, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels, the book allows readers to focus on the exercises that are relevant to them and to progress at their own pace. With beautiful step-by-step photography, clear instructions on each exercise, and key features, such as annotated photographs of common faults and a list of the physical and mental benefits of each exercise, Pilates Practice Companion demonstrates how to practice Pilates without costly classes and equipment.

Hardcover: 256 Pages
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
ISBN: 9780756671495
Purchase at Amazon


Author Bio:
Alycea Ungaro is one of the most recognized and influential Pilates teachers in the world. As the owner of New York City’s top studio, Real Pilates, Alycea’s celebrity clientele have included Madonna, Uma Thurman, Sarah Michelle Geller, and many more. She is the author of DK’s top-selling Pilates: Body in Motion and 15 Minute Everyday Pilates.


Ill review this book after I put it to practice =)

On my way out I saw this Belly dancing kit, Ive been looking for a cd with music on it anyways so I thought it was a good deal. Theres a descriptive book and zills =) Im lovin it..

I couldnt find it online but click here and heres something similar and its even cheaper.

& Last but not least This book looked interesting, What I liked is that in the beginning its written like a journal, Ive always loved books like that. Idk if its suppose to be some sort of self help book but it seems intersting enough so i picked it up.. Peace from broken pieces by Iyanla Vanzant. Btw! I just looked it up to post the link and I paid full price for it but its only 15 online and free shipping.. hmm. I wonder if they do price adjustments?

Anyways, Ill review when I have time one day.
xoxo
April

Results!

Ive lost ten pounds in the past 3 weeks!! Ive literally been working out for hours a day and eating really well. My goal of course is to lose the whole 25 lbs. befor my POSSIBLE trip in March.. Which is only a month and a half a way.. To make sure I get to my goal I did a little research on Lipovox.. something I read up on in a magazine. I swear Ive been losing sleep over to order that or apidexin.. Apidexin seems more risky.. Im sensitive to caffiene and dont want to feel like shit no matter how much weight I can lose. Lipovox seems super safe and effective.. I should get it by friday.. Ill review how it goes. I also ordered the 7 day detox pills to go along with it..

Toast to that..

So its almost valentines day ..
Ive always been kinda whatever about this holiday.. and Ive usually had someone to spend it with. This year, Im single and not seeing anyone. Which Im usually very happy about.. Its a little sad that I wont get a corny balloon or an edibles basket.. or a big bouquet of flowers off powell street but I came home and my Aunt got me Wine in the cutest basket and a hand docorated martini glass. & I love both of them.. haha Im coming down with what I think might be the flu but had to have a little wind me down drink for the night. Works been hectic with the new collection launch and Valentines day on monday aka Single awareness day! Not only is Jarren sick but everyone on this island is and I think its getting to me, I woke up with body aches and a migrane but I banged it out at work today.. Made up my goal for the whole week going over $500! Anyways as for monday.. Im looking forward to just hanging out with my family and Jarren of course. My little piece of perfection =) Maybe ill even go see my mom and give her her gift..

This is Jarren..

April - 20 lbs!

Its been a while and I have a few things to update on. Since the holidays I gained about ten pounds. Im determined! determined to lose it all!!!!!! About two weeks ago I started up at the gym again. Thats everyday atleast 2 hours a day! And Ive been eating very well.

The scale at home mysteriously broke and I dont know how to use the scale at the gym but the last I checked I believe I was 148. My target goal is 125, 130 for now.

I do about an hour of cardio, yoga once a day, leg reps, abs and a few belly dance videos at home. Oh, and go running around my house. Ive even been doing zumba, The beginning of the classes make me laugh because its a bunch of old women and gay men dancing to like.. reggaeton music but at the end you feel pretty good.

My diets been very colorful..
Heres a smoothie I was recomended by my friends brother aka trainer. Hes a professional MMA, Jiu jiusu, kick box fighting .. guy. lol not sure what to title it..

try it tho, its good and keeps you full!

Youll need a blender, measuring cup and the following ingrediants:

Pure- No added sugar Acai frozen pack
1/2 cup granola
1 banana
8 oz soy milk

(I added flax seed to mine 2 tbsp)
just blend and your good to go!

Ill keep you posted on the progress, oh and heres some workout clothes i picked up!


(click link to go to site to purchase)

I joined a website to help me track my progress as well =)