Road Trip!

So in my previous post I talked about the little road trip with my sister. We ate at Chipotle, and it was delicious. I have never actually ate there before and it was soo good. For those of you who haven't heard of Chipotle, it is a Mexican Grill. The main two food dishes are tacos and burritos. I had the burrito and it was huge! I couldn't finish, so I took the rest home. Unfortunately we didn't go home right away, so it sat in the heat for a couple of hours. Needless to say, I threw it away when I got home.

This is a headless shot of what I wore that day. I just took off my makeup when I decided to take a picture of my outfit. The top I got at American Eagle. It is a racerback tank and I paired it with a black cami underneath. It was so hot yesterday that I tried to go for a minimalistic outfit. I paired the shirt with jean shorts by G by Guess. (It is this store that I have at my mall. It's like a sub store of Guess.) I think it is supposed to be a little lower end in prices, but I am not really sure. Anyways they have a great clearance section there and that's where I found these. Flip flops are my shoe of choice during the summer.

I fell in love with the little peace ring that they had on the display by the counter. It is sterling silver, so it is a durable ring. I just really like that it is a little accesory to go on my finger. I am going to start buying more rings to wear now. :) They had the best smelling candles, so I decided to get one. I really love candles, and I thought the lid for this is soo cute. The scent is called Dolche Vita and I burned it while I cleaned my room. It smelled delicious!

Thats it for now! I hope you all are doing great. :)

Do you like the ring?

XOXO,
Cathy

Sorry!

Hey, Everyone! I got back this weekend, and am doing fine. I know I have been MIA! I don't know what is up with me but I have been feeling sooo tired and sluggish. I haven't been able to fall asleep at night, and it has thrown me off. That is the reason I haven't even given you guys an update. I just unpacked my suitcase and cleaned up my room today. This whole week I have been just really off, but I will resume posting like I was doing before! I have decided to to just push myself and do all the things that I want to do even though I have no energy and feel lazy. :) I have tons of great ideas for future posts so don't worry!

What did I do this week you ask? Monday I was feeling fine, and was really productive. I was busy the whole day and didn't have a chance to blog. All of a sudden Tuesday I was just sooo tired and didn't do anything. I took the day to watch some tv. (I have been watching the second season of Heroes. :) I can't help it I am addicted.) Yesterday I went with my sister on a little road trip. She had to stop by some places and do some errands, but after that we went out to lunch and visited cool little shops. I picked up a couple of things that I will talk about more in a later post. Today I got myself up and got my room cleaned and now I am blogging. By the way I am sooooo hungry right now.

Some future blog posts?

• My first experience with fake nails. (There was a reason that I haven't done them before.) 
• Outfit of the day/ what I bought at this little shop
• Makeup/ nail polish that I bought before my vacation

Those are just some of the immediate ones that I will be writing. Since I have nothing to do right now, I will be a blogging machine and write posts that I will publish in the future!

Everyone is soooo great and I appreciate all the comments I receive. :)

Important Update and Eclipse

WARNING: TWILIGHT/ ECLIPSE TALK. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. :) Haha

Update (Please read, I promise nothing about Twilight :D)

I just wanted to let you guys know that I am leaving this weekend to go on a vacation. I should be back next weekend though. I am thinking of just taking a little blogging break for that week and resume posting when I get back. I will try to write up a post or two, so I can just publish them during the vacation... I haven't really decided so I will keep you guys updated on whether or not I will be doing that. Honestly my little vacation isn't going to be that exciting because I am just staying with a relative of mine. I will probably take some pictures to share with you guys, but I don't really have any plans for that week.

Twilight Talk

On another note I went to see Eclipse today with my sister. We went to the earliest showing hoping to beat any crowds, and we were correct. The theater wasn't that full and everyone stayed quiet during the whole movie. I was dreading having to watch it with people screaming about Edward/ Jacob the whole time. I really enoyed the movie and I have to say it is the best of the Twilight movies that are out so far. I am super excited about Breaking Dawn and am really hoping they split it into two parts like the rumors say. All the actors have been reported saying that they are on board with it being two parts and hope that Summit officially does make it 2 parts. You girls/guys should definitely go see it if you have seen the other two movies.

Am I Team Jacob or Edward you ask? Well that's a tough question... When I read the series I absolutely hated Jacob, and was total team Edward. After reading the series again and watching the movie, I have really sympathized with Jacob. I have learned to really love him. It also doesn't help that Taylor Lautner is cuter than Rob Pattinson. (In my humble opinion) So I have to say for the books: Team Edward, for the movie: Team Jacob. By the way in Eclipse, Jacob is shirtless multiple times.

Was the movie exactly the same as the books? No. They kept the plot mainly intact, and took creative license on it. If you want the EXACT SAME details and plot as the book, than you should probably go read the book. Just saying. The creative licenses that they took were alright with me and helped keep the movie going and not make it last 20 hours.

So that is my opinion on all things Twilight as of right now. Have you read Twilight? Do you love Twilight? Are you planning on seeing Eclipse? Leave me a comment letting me know.

I really love and appreciate everyone who reads this blog whether or not you comment and follow me. If you are reading this leave me a quick comment just to let me know you are there. Please? I'll give you a cookie. ;)

XOXO,

Cathy

P.S. The poll is still going on, so please vote. I want to get feedback to know how to best improve. I can't improve though if I don't know how much you like this blog. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

NOTD

So this post is basically going to be a ramble. I am just going to warn you now. :) The color I am wearing on both my hands and toes is Turning Heads Red by Essie. I talk about this color in a previous post. I am assuming that this color is being discontinued because the polish was so discounted. Now I have no idea what is going on with my camera, but all the pictures it takes are blurry to semi- blurry. So sorry this picture looks so off. I promise the color is not at all an orange red, although that's how my crazy camera photographed it. I tried my new Essie Crystal Nail File, and so far I really like it. I heard it is supposed to be less damaging, and I have heard it from a reader that it has helped her nails not peel as much. I suggest this to everyone, but I would like to have a little warning that it feels different than a regular file. If you are have sensitive nails, you may not like it. (I have no idea if I am saying so it makes sense... I have re-written that sentence multiple times. Oh well)

So I have been hooked on the show Heroes. I have been flying through the first season. I watch an episode basically whenever I have the chance. Today I mainly stayed away from that and got some more productive things done today. I am always working to make my blog better so I decided to get a new picture up top and now you can listen to music while you are on my blog. I picked 25 songs that I personally like for you to listen to you. Do you like this new feature or is it annoying? I plan to change up the songs and get new ones every once in awhile. Speaking of tv and such Pretty Little Liars comes on tonight. I have been really into that show because of all the mystery... I have so many questions about what is going on. Some of the characters seem a little predictable, but I can't help but watch it. I just finished re-reading Eclipse because the movie is coming out on June 30. :DDDDDD I am super excited about that. I am not going to the midnight showing though :(. Ok I better stop rambling! I only meant for this to be a quick update post... :} Thanks so much for reading!

XOXO,

Cathy

P.S. I have a poll going on. Please answer... It's anonymous. :) Thanks!

Ulta Haul

On Sunday I was running some errands after Church and I made a stop at Ulta. I thought this would be a fun little post that you guys would enjoy. :) I went to a sporting goods store and picked some boring shorts and such... Without further ado, I should begin my haul!

So I thought it would be best to take one photo of all the products. Do you guys mind?
When I went to Ulta, they had a great little Clearance section, so I will share those items first. They had an Essie nailpolish for $0.99! Can you believe that? It is a gorgeous summer red, and I couldn't resist! I looove nailpolish! The color is Turning Heads Red :) The next great steal is the hair product kit in the back! It has 3 items for only $13. I really wanted a leave-in conditioner and I think this was perfect! It has Sexy Hair's Soy Tri-Wheat Leave In Conditioner (doesn't that just sound soo healthy?), Smooth & Seal Anti-Frizz & Shine Spray, and a water bottle. I thought this was super cool that it was that cheap. Would you guys like a review on any of those hair products?

I picked up an extra NYC Blushable Creme stick for my sister. (As talked about here.) She really loved it so... I just can't help it that I'm that nice! JK! It's really inexpensive, but it is the thought that counts. I got an Essie crystal nail file. I have really wanted one. They are really great because you can use them forever because they never get dull. I also got a cheap Ardell eye lash curler just to try.

Finally, the last product, and one that I am pretty excited for trying... Mario Badesco Drying Lotion. I will do a review for this and let you know what I think about it.

I recently got Netflix and have really been enjoying it! It's bad because I have been watching too much tv and such... I am going to start the shows Heroes and Lost. I know Lost has sooo many fans so I have to start watching it. Especially because it's already over so I don't ever have to wait a week for a new episode.Well I think that's it! Hope you enjoyed it! Leave a comment!

XOXO,

Cathy

Battle of the Brands

So I know I have heard someone do Battle of the Brands.... But I have no idea when or who it was, so I can't give the credit to them. What this basically means is you take two similar products, but are two different brands and you compare them. Normally you do a high end and low end product, but it doesn't really matter. Anyways I thought I would share my thoughts on a product that has been receiving some serious love in the blogging community: NYC's Blushable Creme Stick. I thought I would do a comparison between this product which is sooo affordable compared to NARS' Multiple in Orgasm.

Product: NYC Blushable Creme Stick

Color: Plaza Pink

Price: $3.99

Location (Where can you find this?): The Drugstore (Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target, etc.)

VS.

Product: NARS Multiple

Color: Orgasm

Price: $38

Location: Sephora, Online

So that is the basic information for the products. :)

This the NARS Multiple. I personally own the mini version of this, but it is the same product nonetheless. The Sephora website says it "imparts the radiant peachy pink with shimmer to the eyes, cheeks, lips, and decolletage.

PROS: The procuct is very silky... I mean it just feels so smooth and soo easy to blend. I just love the packaging of NARS products... I really do :) It has no smell, which I like. It does have a LOT of shimmer (depending on what type of person you are this depends.

CONS: The price is way too high in my opinion. This product is basically shimmer, and no color really. Once you blend it in the color disappears. Beware that it is basically gold shimmer.

This is a picture of the Creme Stick obviously :P. I took it in my own back yard to make the picture more intersting...

PROS: The price is great, especially for how great this product is. The color is gorgeous with just the perfect amount of shimmer in my opinion.

CONS: The packaging to me is very drugstore looking. (Some may not care, but I thought I would point that out. I, personally, don't really care.) The product also smells a little drugstorey (haha that word is totally made up right now on the spot) but once you apply it you can't smell it.

Insert picture of me owning more than one. :) I actually bought the extra one for my sister because she loves this product.


SWATCH TIME! hehe OK so this Plaza Pink. The one on the bottom is not blended, but the one on the top is. Sorry for the darkness. I know this picture isn't the best quality... oh well I can only work on it.

This is a picture of Orgasm on top and Plaza Pink on the Bottom. They both are unblended. Look how little color Orgasm has! This picture really is true to life.

Verdict: Get the drugstore one. In my opinion this NARS multiple in particular is not worth the money.

I hope you enjoyed this! Do you want more of Battle of the Brand? What would you buy? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO,
Cathy

P.S. GO GET YOURSELF A CREME STICK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have heard Plaza Pink goes great with Benefit's Coralista... Just thought I would let you know. :) Also an Ulta haul will be going up tomorrow.

Bittersweet Symphony-- The Verve

This is such a cute tag! You get a little look into what people's music taste is! Everyone feel free to do this tag. I got this lovely tag from *Viva La Fashion*

The Rules

1. Put your ipod/ Mp3/ iTunes on shuffle.

2.For each question press the next button to get your answer.

3.You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds.

Now onto pregunta numero uno (spanish for question number one. just showing off my skills... haha just kidding I have only taken one class on spanish . :)

If someone says "Is this okay?" you say:

Good Life -- Kanye West

How would you describe yourself?

I Can See Clearly Now-- Johnny Nash

What do you like in a guy/ girl?

Free Fallin'-- Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

What is your life's purpose?

Just A Girl-- No Doubt

What do your friends think of you?

Fluorescent Adolescent-- Arctic Monkeys

What do your parents think of you?

Lovegame-- Lady Gaga Ok that is wrong..... Haha you can tell this is totally random...

What do you think about very often?

Fall For You-- Secondhand Serenade

What do you think of the person you like?

Broken-Hearted Girl-- Beyonce

My music taste really is random. Lately I have been really liking alternative bands. I like oldies, a little rap, pop, alternative that kind of thing. Leave a comment if you want to do this tag. :P)

XOXO,

Cathy

P.S. As for the title, I put my iPod on shuffle and this is the song that came up. :)