Sunday, June 10, 2012

I'm still here!

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been posting recently! Classes ended the first week of May, then I had my sister's graduation and then 6 days before my summer classes started up. There's only 2 weeks left of my classes and I'll be posting more soon!


I hope you're enjoying summer thus far! My giveaway winners will be posted soon after my classes are over, so keep entering and spread the word!

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Giveaway... IT'S COMING! (Double or nothing? feat. Everlane)

Don't worry, I didn't forget!

The end of school is coming up within the next few weeks and I've just been busy with end of the year projects, assignments, and prepping for exams. I'm so sorry that I'm running behind. BUT! I do have a small preview for you guys of whats in the giveaway. I have more things but want it to be a surprise or I will announce them when I post my video. Here's a sneak preview:



How cute are these girls?!  Loveee

What's pictured: St. Ive's Mineral clay mask. I have this clay mask and absolutely love it. I have extremely sensitive skin and can't really use face washes to wash my face because my skin will break out literally to almost everything. I usually have to buy face cleansing wipes or soap free facial wash. I was hesitant to try this face mask but it worked really well and my face felt so much cleaner and more smooth once I took it off. Whether you have sensitive or normal skin, I think you'll love this mask!


Angel Wing Ring from Forever 21, Size 8. I think this ring would make a really cute thumb ring. The average finger size is a size 7 and since your thumb is generally larger I got it in a size 8

Brown and Crystal accented bracelet from Urban Outfitters. Pretty much self explanatory. I thought the bracelet was really cute and semi-bohemian, great for spring!

Two necklaces from Forever 21. I just think their faces are adorable, haha!

Two pairs of earrings from Forever 21. One pair of white hoops (go well with pastel colors!) and one pair of over-sized gold dangle earrings.

Revlon lip butter. The one pictured is actually mine in the color berry smoothie. (Want to see it on? check out my NYX smoky eye tutorial!) Since certain colors work better for certain complexions, I thought the winner should be able to pick out their own color! So if you're chosen you'll be able to tell me which color you'd desire most and it'll be yours!

Nivea creme. Extremely hydrating creme that I carry around in my school bag for a small, travel-sized hand creme in a tin so I don't have to worry about it squirting out all over my textbooks, notebooks, computer, etc. if ones of them was laid on top of it.

Two ULTA professional nail polishes. One in the color Good Clean Fawn and one in the color South Beach. Ulta's normal nail polishes (the ones usually listed in the BOGO) I don't think are the best quality. These ones, however, I like a lot more and don't require as many coats. They're within the same price range of OPI and Essie and don't start to fade or chip as soon as the cheaper ones.

EOS lip balm. Oh. My. Goodness. I am so addicted to these it's insane. I probably own at least 6 of them. I keep one in my car, one sits on top of my dresser, one in each of my two school "totes", and a couple that get alternated between which purse I'm carrying. You guys these are honestly so hydrating and I love the packaging so so much. It reminds me of a little egg. I used to buy so many different lip balms: Neosporin, chapstick, carmex, and so many other random brands but after discovering EOS I haven't purchased anything else. I'm convinced: you will fall in love.

Here's your preview and there will be a few more items thrown in that I will either announce in my video (coming soon, cross your fingers my school work winds down!) or leave it as a little surprise!

Start entering now for a heads up!

I've edited the ways to earn chances to win: each one you do will give you one entry.

1. Be a subscriber to my blog
2. Subscribe to my youtube channel
3. Follow me on twitter  
4. Follow me on pose: username is bsimpson14
5. Do you have a blog? Mention my giveaway, youtube channel, and/or in a post and link it for me to see!
6.  If you don't blog mention it on your facebook, twitter. (if you do both, you have 6 potential chances of winning!)

The rules:
Must be 18 years old or have your parents permission, and do at least one of the above ways to enter. Once you do, leave a comment here, on my youtube channel, or tweet me and let me know you've entered! Get ahead start on the giveaway! If you do so before my youtube video goes up You'll get two extra entries!

Start telling your friends. Ready? Set? GO! 

Good look, everyone!

xox 


Would you like one of the Everlane t-shirts I mentioned in my first blog post for free? 


Everlane is a super awesome website I've fallen in love with and would love for you to experience the heavenly fabric!

All you have to do is sign up for Everlane using this link and I'll send you the free t-shirt once I get at least 25 people joined! Sign up, and let me know that you used the link provided (yes, I can check!) and you could be the lucky winner of one of their t-shirts! If you're one of the 6 people who have already used my link to sign up, comment below and You'll be entered twice!

Haven't heard Everlane's testimony? Check it out! 

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Spring Diet: Put on Hault.

Since I haven't done any serious exercising since senior year of high school when I played lacrosse, I decided to start exercising during the spring since that was my usual time of year I would lose weight and get fit. I started run/walking 3.5 miles around my campus, stopped drinking pop, drink less juices, and increase my water intake. I started eating more fruits and veggies, less fried foods and less desserts (chocolate and ice cream: my addiction!)

But then... there was a remodel at the Target (my favorite store!) I go to; including the addition of a larger frozen food aisle and fresh produce. All was good and dandy, until I got to the ice cream freezer. Ciao Bella Mango Sorbet

I've never been much of a sherbert or sorbet person, but the packaging of this sorbet was eye catching and the mango flavor was completely gone, except for the one that I believe must've been faithfully waiting for me.
You guys, this sorbet will be the death of me - or my diet at least! While it is better than my occasional dietary splurge on a bowl of ice cream since it has no dairy which means no fat, the amount of it I've consumed is unimaginable. Luckily, this past weekend was Easter weekend and I returned home with it staying in my freezer at school otherwise I'm sure it could've been gone in two days! I'm almost out of my first container and am hoping that my Target has restocked it's supply because it's not sold anywhere else around here! (Yes, I looked it up on the website "store locator") But it being out of stock may be good on my diet ;)

Have you tried any of the Ciao Bella sorbets? Let me know which flavor is your favorite!

xox

Bre'Anna

Photos from here

Thursday, April 5, 2012

NYX Smokey Eye Tutorial

Hey guys! I just uploaded a NYX smokey eye tutorial on my new youtube channel. Check it out! :)
I will be uploading my giveaway hopefully over the weekend but if not then early next week . Happy Easter! :)

Leave a link below to your tutorials so I (and other people) can check it out!
http://youtu.be/BqQ7X8AzOZQ




xox

Monday, April 2, 2012

Everday Eye Makeup Tutorial

Hey guys! I just posted my everyday eye makeup tutorial on youtube! Go check it out and if you liked it consider subscribing to my channel? Also! Read below on my soon to be officially announced giveaway on youtube!

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Giveaway!!

Hey guys! To kick of my blog and Youtube channel, I wanted to do a giveaway. The official giveaway will go up on my Youtube channel sometime this week so subscribe to my channel to for when it officially goes up!!

Want a rundown of some of the prizes?

Sally Hansen Nail Polish
EOS lip balm
Sephora by OPI nail polish
NYX Eyeshadows
and more!! 

Here's what you have to do:
1. Follow this blog
2. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel
3. Follow me on Twitter
4. Follow me on Pose.

To make it fair: If you don't have one of these accounts don't worry! For each of the following steps you follow you get one entry to win the giveaway. For example: If you follow my blog and subscribe to my Youtube channel, that's two entries!

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER IN ORDER TO WIN, OR HAVE PARENTAL CONSENT!!!

Once you've followed or subscribed to me, let me know either on my youtube channel, tweet me, or leave a comment below!

Keep checking back for the upload of the video to hear the rest of the prizes!

Subscribe to my youtube
follow me on twitter
find me on pose: usesrname: bsimpson14

Good Luck and start subscribing now! It might better enhance your chances :)

Monday, March 26, 2012

Spring Trends: 1

Hey guys! I'm super busy with school and exams this week but I just wanted to share with you two outfits I created on polyvore:

I love love love maxi skirts and dresses! 

Do you use polyvore? Link yours below!! I'll post more later in the week. Happy shopping!

Friday, March 23, 2012

Everlane Tee Shirts

Tee-shirts are a basic necessity to every wardrobe. They can be styled in many different ways and are used in so many different outfits - the more comfortable the better. The perfect soft tee-shirt that ranges from 30 dollars and up can be more desirable but less sensible/affordable than the basic 5 dollar tees from Forever21. So why not have the perfect middle man?

I gladly introduce to you the BEST tee shirts I've discovered from Everlane. These tee shirts, in my opinion, surpass those from J. Crew, Gap, and other more high-end stores who want to charge you 30 dollars or more and aren't even comparable to those from Forever21 and H&M. These soft, luxurious, heavenly made tee shirts are nationally handcrafted items of perfection. Oh, and did I mention? They start at 15 dollars!

If you aren't intrigued yet, they offer free shipping within the first 24 hours of becoming a member. However, since they are a new local business based in Los Angeles, acceptance may take a few days but trust me it's worth every minute! I highly encourage you to go and sign up and support a company with everyone's best interest!

Everlane

Best,
Bre'Anna