Showing posts with label Shopaholic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shopaholic. Show all posts

My Favorite Lush Hair Care Products

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share the last bit of Lush products that I've tried.  These are all hair care products and I have some new favorites I'm excited to tell you about. 
Big:
The name says it all...this gives you big giant volumous hair and that is saying something for someone with flat fine hair like mine.  It has chunky pieces of sea salt in it and smells like beachy salt water too, which I like.  Just rub some in your hand to get some suds and then wash your hair like you would with any other shampoo.  Then condition as normal and let your hair air dry afterwards.  It will leave you with volume and beachy waves afterwards. 
 
Roots:
If you only buy one thing from Lush this should be it because this is a game changer.  So I've noticed over the past year that my hair is getting a lot thinner and that I'm losing a lot of hair.  My hair has always been thin, but I've had a lot of it.  My hairline over my forehead seemed to lose a lot of hair and it wasn't growing back anymore until now!  I have been using roots every two days and not washing my hair in between.  Think of this as a deep conditioner that you rinse out with shampoo.  You apply a little bit to your roots and massage it into your scalp.  I let it set while I finish my shower and then rinse out with the rehab shampoo below.  The result is a tingling scalp and smooth hair, which I let air dry.  When my hair is dry it has volume and shine and I have noticed little baby hairs growing again near my hairline...yay!!  My hair has seriously never felt more healthy and I totally love this stuff!
Shampoo Bars (Montalbano and Honey I washed my Hair):
Enter the amazing invention of shampoo bars! These are another saving grace for when I travel because they are solid, so I don't have to worry about the liquid oz. restriction for my carry on.  I am currently using the Honey I Washed my Hair which smells amazing and leaves my hair really shiny.  It pairs nicely with Roots as well.  All you do is wet it a little and rub in your hands to gather some suds.  Then use those suds to wash your hair like a normal shampoo. They have all kinds of different ones for different hair types as well. 

Rehab:
This is a regular shampoo, but does not have the same feel that other chemical filled shampoos have.  It's light, it's not sticky, and it leaves your hair feeling soft and smooth afterwards.  This one also has peppermint oil to stimulate hair growth as well, so it pairs perfectly with Roots.

Fairly Traded Honey:
This shampoo is another staple for sure.  It smell sweet like honey, but don't worry it's not as thick and sticky.  This also leaves your hair really shiny and smooth afterwards.  This is a good cleansing shampoo for those extra sweaty workout days. 

American Cream:
This conditioner smells sooooo sweet and amazing! I seriously bought it because of the smell and I actually really like it.  It pairs nicely with any of the Lush shampoos and is a lightweight conditioner that really hydrates your hair.  This one will definitely become a staple for me. 

R&B and Dirty ToothyTabs:
One awesome thing about my visit to the stores is that they give me samples if I want to try something.  I have the sample of the R&B conditioner to use on split ends and it's great.  You only need a tiny bit rubbed across your fingers and then apply it to your ends after styling.  It keeps them healthy and adds great shine.  I have not tried my tooth tabs yet, but you basically chew these and they'll sud up like regular toothpaste.  Then take your toothbrush and scrub like your normally would and then rinse.  I think it's such a cool idea, especially to travel with and I'm excited to try these. 

What do you think?  Which one of these products are you most excited to try?

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Why I am Obsessed with Lush




Hi Everyone!
I wanted to share a new brand that I've recently been introduced to.  It's called Lush and it is now my new favorite cosmetics brand.  Here's why...
  1. The experience I had at the store for the first time was amazing!  A friend and I just happened to be walking by in a mall at Salt Lake City and we decided to go in.  An employee welcomed us right away and asked if we had ever tried Lush.  Both of us had not, so he literally gave us the FULL scoop.  He went over each section and told us about the products, how to use them, and let us sample anything we wanted.  We walked out of there with a bag full of stuff, smelling good, and feeling sooooo soft. 
  2. All of the products at Lush are handmade, use fresh and natural ingredients, are 100% vegetarian, and they are extremely transparent about their products.  They tell you exactly what is in their products, when they were made, when to use them by, and even a picture of which employee made it for you.  The guy at our first store even said that none of the products are harmful...if you accidentally swallow or ingest something they may not all taste good, but you don't have to call poison control or anything.  How cool is that!? It's just nice to know that when you're face wash says it has lavender in it, you can actually see the pieces of lavender.  Talk about integrity!  They are very high quality and so far everything that I have used has been very consistent. 
  3. As you can see I have bought a lot of products since my very first visit to Lush and after trying many different things I can honestly say that I love it all! My skin has seriously never felt better.  It is much more even toned, super soft, not too dry or oily, and the list goes on and on.  My hair looks shinier, feels softer, and grows so much faster too.  
I think it's safe to say that I am officially hooked! More to come on specific product reviews in future posts. 

Have you ever tried Lush?  What are some reasons why you love it?

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Transition into Fall












Hi Everyone! I seriously can't believe that it is already time for fall and leaves are starting to change in other parts of the country.  Growing up in the desert, I've never quite known when to transition into fall because the signs are less obvious.  One night it will get really cold and all of a sudden it's fall lol! 

With that in mind my wardrobe also goes through a similar level of confusion, so I wanted to show you some outfit ideas I love and how they can help ease you into fall attire.  Most of these incorporate light pastel tones, so that your summer outfits that you just bought on sale can get some wear.  The key is adding another layer whether that's a scarf, or a comfy sweater over your normal tank.  If it's not too hot you can also add some cute ankle boots too!

What are some tips you have for transitioning your fall wardrobe?

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My Picks from the LC Runway Collection





















I was so excited to hear about Lauren Conrad's runway collection!  Normally when I think of runway fashion the first things that comes to mind are trends that are hard to wear for the every day girl and outrageous price tags.  I am happy to report that this collection is nothing like that.  The entire line is feminine and functional and is available at Kohls on sale for 25% off!

I already ordered a couple of pieces and was able to apply an additional 30% off the sale price with another coupon.  I have always been very pleased with the LC Lauren Conrad clothes from clothes, but I'll let you know how everything is once I get it. 

What are some of your favorite items from her collection?

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Confessions of a Shopaholic: JCrew Fall Picks



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In last week's post I admitted that I am a true shopaholic and promised to share all of my desired purchases instead of actually buying them.  You can read more about it here.

I was again browsing the JCrew website and became even more inspired for upcoming fall fashions.  Keep in mind that I live in New Mexico, and it's still 85 degrees outside.  Nonetheless, I am ready to start wearing boots, scarves, and layers. The pieces above are light enough to wear now as we transition into fall, but they represent all of the fall hues I am most excited about.  I am currently loving anything burgundy, navy, and cognac, but I have also seen these colors pair well with light pinks and greys.

What are you most excited about for fall?

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Confessions of a Shopaholic: JCrew Sale Picks

 
 


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My name is Clarissa and I'm a shopaholic...no really I am.  I literally love shopping, whether it be online, in stores, clothing, home décor, or anything else.  Online shopping is definitely one of my downfalls.  As most of you know JCrew is one of my favorite brands, and now they have this handy dandy feature of allowing you to save items to a wish list.  Well my wish list (and shopping bag for that matter) is always full.  Sometimes I take the plunge and buy most of it, but sometimes I exercise restraint and just look at it every day until it hopefully goes on sale and I can afford to buy more.  See what I mean? I seriously have a problem lol. 
 
My new solution to this problem is to share these items with you all every week.  I am hoping that this will somehow keep me from buying some of these items. I really need to start saving money and I have so many clothes in my closet already, so I truly don't need anymore.  Hopefully these posts are a source of inspiration for you as well.
 
Any fellow shopaholics out there have the same problem?

 
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