Friday, August 5, 2011

Everyday Beauty Must-Haves

No matter how many brands I try, or how many times I switch up my daily routine, I always find myself going back to these awesome finds! Most of them are super cheap and do the job just as well, if not better than their pricey alternatives! Here they are:

1. Pert Shampoo
Regardless of how much I want my hair to smell like strawberry fields or shine like Eva Mendez', I always end up going back to the good ol' Pert. I use the 2-in-1 since it's quick and easy and it leaves my hair feeling clean and smelling fresh.
2. Crest 3D White toothpaste
There's no better accessory than a big smile and it's even better when it's pretty and white! This toothpaste has the same ingredients as my favorite whitening strips and doesn't leave my teeth numb from powerful chemicals! I use it every day to keep my smile bright and my breath fresh!
3. Centrum Women's multivitamin
To keep your skin glowing and your hair shiny proper nutrition is a must! But not all of has have the time (or want to) pile platefuls of veggies into our mouths! Take this bad boy every morning and feel a little less guilty when you skip the broccoli for a piece of chocolate cake! 


4. Aquaphor healing ointment
This little tub holds the secret to soft hands and feet! I discovered it when my father was going through cancer treatments after his doctor suggested he massage it into the spots that were effected by chemotherapy and radiation. It literally works magic! I put it on my feet before bed and cover them in socks and wake up feeling like a had the worlds best pedicure! I also use it on my hands and elbows whenever they're feeling dry or rough! 
5. Almay Oil-Free makeup remover pads
It's always a scary sight to wake up looking like you did when you were a zombie bride for halloween, to prevent being afraid of looking in the mirror in the morning I use these makeup remover pads before I hit the hay! I like the oil free version but the one with oil does remove makeup more quickly. 
6. Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat
If you want to keep your manicure looking fresh but hate sitting still for the mandatory 20 minutes after a fresh coat of paint you've gotta try this stuff! Put it on after you apply your favorite polish and skip the top coat AND the waiting! 




Thursday, August 4, 2011

Blogs To Follow for FREE STUFF!

Who doesn't love free things?! That shouldn't even be a question especially for all you poor college kids out there! If I can get something for free by tweeting/facebooking/writing or blogging about it you sure as hell know i'm going to do it! Way easier than waiting for a sale or begging my daddy! Here are some AWESOME blogs that you gotta follow if you want to be entered to receive some cute goodies to add to your wardrobe!

Let's Be Preppy!
This blog is by Katie who works for Lily Pulitzer and is a Sophomore at University of South Carolina! As you could have probably guessed by the name of her blog she's the queen of offering cute prepster AND giving away preppy goods! This week her giveaway is a Smathers & Branson belt of the winners choice! Keep 'em coming Katie! Love your blog and your giveaways!

Dilly Dallas
Dallas Shaw is an interior designer with an eye for fashion a heart for giving! Her blog is filled with super cute decorating ideas for your home and wardrobe, not to mention it's loaded with pricey freebies! Last week she was giving away a pair of Jack Rogers and this week she's giving away some Michelle Chang Jewelry! Follow her blog and comment on her posts quick before her goodies are gifted to someone else!