Monday, April 4, 2016

Monthly Obsessions: March 2016

Hello Friends!  For my first big post into the blogging game, I wanted to share with you all my Monthly Obsessions for March 2016!  I don't have a lot of things to share, but I've discovered and rediscovered a handful of products.  So without further ado... Let's get started!

1. Healthy Sexy Hair Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner
When I got my hair dyed again back in October-ish, my hair stylist used this leave in conditioner after and it left my hair super soft.  It left my hair feeling like I'd just had a deep conditioning treatment and I knew I couldn't live without it.  It's kind of pricey, $17.95 for an 8.5 oz bottle at Ulta, or $5 for 1.7 oz (pictured above).  I'm a lil cheap-o so of course I bought the smaller bottle, although you get more bang for your buck if you buy the full sized bottle... Still like most beauty products, a little goes a long way.

2. Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
When this moisturizer came out a few years ago, I tried it and FELL IN LOVE.  I had a little deluxe sample sized because I was like 15 and was spending my parents money, so I never got to have the full sized.  I tried tons a different drugstore moisturizers but none compared, until one day my aunt texted me and asked if I wanted it so of course I said OF COURSE.  This moisturizer is super light and absorbs super fast.  You don't need to wait twenty minutes for it to absorb before you can apply foundation which I love.  Again, it's on the pricey side, $39 for 1.7 oz (pictured above) or $52.50 for 2.5 oz, but I'm telling you Friends, IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY.

3. Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Nail Polish in Babe Blue
For a while, I wasn't into nail polishes that weren't white, black, or baby pink, but I kinda started want to venture out again.  I found this nail polish and it was a color unlike any other in my nail polish collection.  In some lights, it's a periwinkle, in other lights its more blue, and it has really teeny tiny sparkles that you can only really see it you look at the bottle super upclose.  It's a super gorgeous color and it's perfect for the Spring months!

4. NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in Soft-Spoken
It took me FOREVER to get my hands on this, but once I did, it was over, I was in love.  This liquid lipstick feels amazing on my lips, almost like I'm not really wearing any product.  The color is similar to Kat Von D's Lolita, but it's exactly the same.  It's not super dark and wearable every day.  The only downside is that it has a light chemical smell, but it goes away once it sets.

5. NYX Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in Bedtime Flirt
Say hello to my new everyday lip color.  When these liquid lipsticks came out, I bought three of the colors because I have a problem, but out of the three, this one was my favorite.  It's kind of a MLBB color which makes it perfect for every day wear.  Similar to the Liquid Suede lip color, this one also has the light chemical smell that goes away once it sets completely, but it's also a little heavier on the lips.  You definitely know you have lipstick on and if your lips are a little dry, this lip color will make you feel even drier.  I really love the nude pink color and the lasting formula so much, it was easy to get over the downsides.

6. Alba Botanica Hawaiian Lip Balm in Pineapple Quench
If you don't know this already, I love me some pineapples, and when I found this lip balm in my school's little store thing, I had to have it.  This lip balm smells AMAZING.  If you love pineapples, you need to have this.  Besides the incredible scent, it's incredibly moisturizing.  I always apply it right before I go to bed and when I wake up, my lips are super soft and moisturized.  It's a couple bucks more than your standard Chapstick, but if you have some $$ to spare, pick up this lip balm, I promise you won't regret it!

7. Princess Mirror with Stand
Back at home, I have a nice vanity table with a mirror, and even though I love it, it can be difficult when you're trying to do eyeshadow or liner and need to look closer at your face.  I found this super cute mirror at Daiso Japan and it's the most perfect thing in the world.  It has a stand that's also adjustable so it you need to lean it further down to apply false lashes, it bends all the way back until it's pretty much flat.  No more having to hold onto a huge palette to get a closer look at what I'm doing, YAY! (I couldn't find a link to the actual mirror, but just go to Daiso, it's only $1.50!!!!)

8. H&M Mirrored Sunglasses
Niall has these mirrored, tortoise sunglasses that I love so much and I really wanted a pair just like them.  I found these at H&M for only $10 and they're actually really nice!  They don't look ugly on my face (thank god) and they fit really well.  Not to mention that $10 for a pretty good quality pair of sunglasses is something you absolutely cannot pass up!

9. Mini Gold Zodiac Necklace
Since December, I've been looking at Anna SacconeJoly's jewelry line and kicking myself for not having enough money to buy one of her zodiac necklaces.  I WANT ONE SO BAD so when I perusing the sale section of Urban Outfitters's website and discovered this necklace, I bought it before I could even blink once and I haven't worn any other necklace since.  It's a really dainty piece and goes great with any outfit.  The gold was brighter than I expected, but it grew on me and now I wear the necklace so much it's almost a part of me.  Because it's on sale, there's only a few of the zodiac signs left, so jump on it!!

10. Harmless Harvest Coconut Water
My one and only food obsession for March is PINK!  I love coconut water (and I've probably talked about that a lot before) so when I found this I had to try it.  First of all, it's pink and that's freaking amazing to me.  PINK COCONUT WATER?? I'LL TAKE THEM ALL.  Secondly, it tastes amazing. Harmless Harvest get's their coconuts from Thailand (I think?) and it reminds me of those giant cans of coconut water you get at Asian supermarkets.  It's the most refreshing coconut water I've ever tried and I'm pretty sure I've had like 10000 bottles by now lol.  (No link to a seller, but check out Costco or Whole Foods!)

That is all my Obsessions for the month of March!  I hope you enjoyed and I'm looking forward to getting back into blogging and sharing more fun content with you Friends!

Thanks so much for reading!!

Love, Cat <3

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