NYC New York Color Big Bold Gloss

This NYC Big Bold Lip Gloss is definitely worth the hype

Not only is lip gloss inexpensive (Only $3.99) 

but long lasting, shear, sparkly and overall an amazing product at an amazing price 

the hint of color this lip gloss provides is just right and definitely does plump up your lips ;) 

I personally love the fact that this lip gloss gives me big, full, bold lips 

As a college student i do not have time to do my makeup in the morning; my makeup routine is very basic 

at times i simply wear lip gloss to save time and look presentable 

the NYC lip gloss is definitely  part of my routine in the mornings now 

Another great feature this lip gloss has is the huge applicator !! 

like i mentioned before it does last a long time on and it is not sticky ! 

Dr. Scholl's® For Her High Heel Insoles Review

Other than the fact that these insoles make your feet slippery :(

they are great !! 

i definitely noticed a difference :)

i was able to wear my high heels for a much longer period of time without 

having my feet hurt !! 

p.s. i danced for 4 hours straight without taking my shoes off .. ;) 

however i do recommend wearing short flat socks to keep the slippery feeling away ! 

in the picture above i am not only wearing the dr scholls insoles but my flat socks !!

best combo ever !!!

all in all  these insoles do provide the arch support one needs when wearing heels, they are squishy enough to make any pair of heels comfortable and 

other than making your feet slippery 

this is a pretty good product :D 

I received this product from influenster for free ;) 

Olay Fresh Effects Review

The Olay Fresh Effects truly does what it claims 

it actually controls your shine just as the name implies !! crazy right ? 

after using this product my face felt smooth and soft ;) 

and the shine was gone !! 

it is also great at removing makeup and any oils that build up through out the day! 

the smell is pretty good if you like fruity smells .. 

i like fruity smells thus like the smell :D 

the texture is unlike any regular cleanser i was pretty surprised
but it works !!
a little goes a looonngg way!!

i know i write this a lot but trust me this thing is super foamy and awesome !! 

so trust me when i say !! a little goes a long way !! jaja 

TIP: if you use this everyday apply moisturizer right after since it might dry out your skin!! 

http://www.olay.com/skin-care-products/fresh-effects

I received this product complimentary of influenster !! 

NYC New York Color Sparkle Eye Dust Review

Honestly girls this eye shadow is pretty awesome !! 

of course there are some things that  could be improve  but for 2.99 it is amazing !!

the color is rich and pigmented it is beyond shiny and looks super natural ! 

As you can all see by my picture this eye shadow looks extremely natural ! 
During this busy time of year i like natural eye makeup looks because they are easier and faster to do and trust me 
with this eye shadow you will never be late for anything 
it does such an amazing job 
at blending and a little goes a long way !! 

when i first received this item i was not very fond of the color however after trying it a few times i have definitely warmed up to it and now it is one of my favorites !! 

the only thing that i did have a problem with was the fact that it was a bit messy. 

The color seems to last 3-4 hours for me !! without primer !! 

it does not crease once again for me .. :D 

i have gotten so many compliments it is ridiculous and to think this eye shadow is only 2.99 !! Unbelievable !! i definitely recommend this product :D 

http://newyorkcolor.com/products/eyes/eyeshadow/sparkle-eye-dust-0

I received this product complimentary of influenster for free for testing purposes ;) 

How to naturally lighten hair ( No Damage)

Do you want lighter hair without all the harsh chemicals ? 

well i have the perfect solution for you :) 

For the past Month and a half i have been using this creation on my hair 

and i have noticed a big change 

this is a gradual change meaning it will take a couple of times to see a drastic change 

especially if you have never dyed your hair 

for those of you who have dyed your hair you will see the change right away :) 

i promise you this works :) 

Before 

After 

Weight-loss Week 2 (Feel like i failed)

I feel bad today; I failed. Well not really but I feel like I did… I over ate and drank a soda. I do not feel bad for drinking the soda it was delicious but now I shall not have a soda on Saturday like I usually do. I am still hungry I believe I am carb deprived.  I usually eat a lot of fruits and well today and I believe for the rest of the week I will have no access to my delicious, yummy fruits L I am truly saddened because I go through a lot of fruit. That is my primary source of energy/food.  Now that I have no fruits and I am solely depending on vegetables primarily lettuces (Only thing I could afford at the moment) I am feeling a drop in my energy and self esteem. Which is weird considering clean eating should make you feel better.  However, one bad day will not destroy my confidence I am sure tomorrow will be a better day.
                Lack of fruit is lack of food for me. Today I ate the last of my delicious fruits!! It was amazing but it was not enough. I had no energy today while running; it was hell. I literally felt like I would die. I was short of breath and energy. However I managed to run 2 miles and well I am pretty happy. I cannot say the same for everyone around me though. I felt bad for those who got on my bad side. I wish I could apologize to them but I probably will never see them again.  My mood was horrible today while running. I felt like a dragon, pissed off at the world primarily myself. Not eating before exercising was probably a bad idea as well. I have learned my lesson.
                Fortunately, today will not defeat me I will not let it bring me down. I know I can do it I am committed tomorrow I will just work harder.  

Weight-loss Journey.. Week #1 Re-cap ..

                Today marks the first week of my official weight loss journey.  I am more than happy with myself; not only did I conquer a fear but accomplished a new goal. Unfortunately my body was not ready to embark this new goal. On Tuesday I was able to run 2 complete miles without stopping however my body soon realized it was not ready. A year ago today I injured my back the cause being over exercising. I realized on Wednesday morning after waking up with a horrible back ache and terribly sore legs that I was putting my body in jeopardy again. That same day I decided to walk two miles and run one which is not bad considering all I did for an entire year was walk. This upcoming week I have decided to continue to run one mile and slowly increase my speed.
              Today is my rest day which means no running or exercising I am letting my muscles relax and giving them time to grow and catch up. Today I am not sore and I do not feel drained out. I believe my body is finally getting use to this new routine which makes me happy. Never did I think I would have this much fun losing weight. In the past I tried many times but always failed. It always disappointed me but I never lost hope.  I finally realized I was ready for a change and truly wanted it for myself. It finally became about me and not everyone else; which is something I feel comes with time.  Failing is just part of the journey it is part of being human and having insecurities.
              Slowly but surely I am letting go of everything I have been told and taught about beauty. I am learning how to eat, exercise and accept myself. Accepting myself has not been a problem for me since I have always been into myself. Fat or not. I always considered myself beautiful but like everyone I have my own insecurity moments.  I am human thus I feel. People at times can be extremely cruel as well even when they do not mean too. Which is odd.  I know that many overweight individuals suffer from low self esteem issues and well I understand them because at one brief point I use to be very insecure. To my fellow fatties .. yes fatties..  Fat is not a bad word the faster you come in terms with that the better. Also realize that no one is perfect.. NO ONE will ever be perfect.. work on building your self esteem first learn to love yourself above all and everything will turn out at the end <3 

Weight-loss Journey ... (MILESTONE ACCOMPLISHED)

           A long time ago I promised myself I would do something about my weight but every time something would happen to discourage me.  This time I have decided to face my fears head on. To challenge myself not only physically but mentally and take control of my life I know this sounds cheesy and to those who know me unrealistic since I always said I would do something about my weight however never did or I always gave up. But I am in a different stage of my life; being overweight has not only prevented but shun me from so many different opportunities. Opportunities I use to believe had nothing to do with your weight. I use to believe in the kindness of people and human’s over all. Neat less to say, I have seen the worst in people and I have been treated horribly. My experiences have not only shaped the way I view life and the way I will continue to view life but has shaped and developed it in the way.  I feel beyond blessed to have stumbled upon amazing individuals that have helped, supported and challenged my views.  To those who have shun and made me feel worthless I thank you because without you I would of never have gotten the courage to face my fears. One of them being public exercising; I know it sounds stupid but it’s real.

             Today I accomplished a huge milestone that is running not just one but two miles. I have never been able to run for that long non-stop I felt amazing. Not even when I was working out 6 days a week I was able to run for that long. Changing my diet has truly been a blessing in disguised. I use to think portion size was all I needed. However, every time I did that I would fail. I went in the search for the perfect, natural way to lose weight. I educated myself, bought books (something I never imagined myself doing) and now I am more than satisfied with the changes/improvements I am beginning to see. Not only am I more energetic but happier and even more confident. This time next year I am more than positive I will be an entire different person. I am excited to see how this journey will turn out and ecstatic to share it with all of you.

(My happy 2 mile's Face) 

I love you all,

Kitty <3 

Salt is the Devil ..

This is completely irrelevant to the blogs i usually post ... 

i feel HORRIBLE! i ate a crap load of salt today... 

this is what happened .. 

I ate tuna today and well i am not a fishy kind of person and usually when i eat tuna i tend to add a lot of salt and lemon to take the flavor of fish off i also add a lot of mayo :/ 

Today i believe i added far too much salt and now i am feeling the side effects .. 

and i can honestly say i do not feel like ever eating salt in my life again !... 

at this point i am a bit scared of salt .. 

Not only do i feel dehydrated but moody and bloated .. 

 there are times were my heart seems to rapidly beat .. 

I am a bit scared and after this i can honestly say i will not be consuming any salt for a while.. 

I will start to take my eating habits a bit more serious .. 

it is a horrible feeling.. 

my insides feel on fire.. 

my mouth is dry .. 

my skin wants water .. 

it is such an odd feeling .. 

somewhat like getting sun burn for 10 hours and being extremely dehydrated... 

i am drinking water and tried working out for a bit 

which helped but i feel weird.. 

so i stopped and now i am just trying to stay as hydrated as possible and increase my potassium levels in order to defeat the sodium side affects... 

Moral of the story.. 

DO NOT eat too much salt .. :/ 

Never again !!! 

Peach-Licious

Yummy quick Summer Smoothie ;) 

Ingredients: 

5 Peaches 

1 Banana 

1 cup of Milk
1 table spoon of Cinnamon

Directions: 

Blend everything togther 

Enjoy ;) 

Diabetic?? Foods you should be eating but are not...

Diabetes is an insulin deficiency that results in high blood-sugar levels. It affects your body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fat which often increases your chances of infections. If not treated or controlled diabetes can result in high blood pressure, deterioration of circulation which will cause kidney and eye problems. 

There is two types of diabetes those of which include type 1 diabetes which begins in childhood and most often than not is hereditary... 

Type 1 diabetes: Often results from your pancreas being unable to produce adequate amount of insulin (Often controlled by daily insulin injections) 

Type 2 diabetes usually occurs during adulthood and is caused by poor eating habits and being over weight.. The body produces adequate levels of insulin however it is unable to use it efficiently. 

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed with a low fat vegan diet... 

Things you should be doing but are not:: 

Maximize your daily vegetarian intake (fresh organic fruits and vegetables) 

Legumes and unrefined grains to help regulate blood sugar and boost your immune system

Maximize Omega 3 fatty acids 

Exercise Daily 

Healing Foods:: 
Apples, Avocados, Blueberries, Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Pears,
Broccoli, Artichokes, Leafy Greens, Onions

Things you should not be doing but are: 

Minimize Animal fat's in meat 

Eliminate: 

Dairy products 

Potatoes

Dried Fruits 

Sugar 

Sweeteners

Fats and Oils 

Processed Foods 

Refined Foods

Caffeine  

Yummy Recipe:: 

Apple Deliciousness 

2 Apples 

1 Pear 

3 Beats 

1 Lemon 

1/2 Ginger Root 

Using a juicer, process your fruits then serve ... ;) 

*Consult your doctor before trying this ... 

Diarrhea Madness: How to Stop it..

Diarrhea is simply an inflammation of the bowel which is caused by bacterial or viral infections.. 

Most often than not diarrhea is caused by food allergies or intolerance to certain foods... 

It is a digestive system MALFUNCTION!! 

What to do:: 

First of all stay HYDRATED !!! diarrhea can and will cause dehydration.. which can become life threatening.. Drink tons of water .. You can also drink beverages that contain electrolytes... 

Eat foods that are high in Pectin and Potassium as this can help eliminate or reduce symptoms of diarrhea.. 

Bananas 

Yougurt 

Apple Sauce

Potatoes

Carrots 

White Rice 

What Not to do::

Avoid Foods that are: 

Fatty and Greasy 

Alcohol

Caffeine 

Dairy Products 

Soda 

Nuts and Whole grains 

Raw Fruits 

Raw Vegetables (Cook them, the fiber in raw veggies can irritate an inflamed bowl) 

In all honesty, Banana's are the way to go ... Not only are they delicious but affordable and are always ready to consume :)

*If diarrhea last longer than 4 days consult a doctor as this can become life threatening especially for young children.. 

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Review

Want Big Voluminous Hair??!!

Then the OSIS Dust it is perfect for you .. 

Pros: 

Volume 

Smells Delicious 

Holds hair 

Control 

Lift 

EASY TO USE 

Cons: 

Leave's Residue 

Irritating to skin 

Sticky 

A little goes a long way ;)

http://www.schwarzkopf-professionalusa.com/

Benefits: 

Innovative rubber consistency provides you with outstanding texturizing effects
Versatile, moldable texture
Separates, defines and shapes as you wish
No shine, subtle matte effect
Strong style control for thick hair, but not overburdening for fine hair 

Ingredients: 

Innovative microsponge technology to keep the hair moldable at any time 

Application:

                                                      Take a small amount and rub it between the palm of your hands

Apply it on dry or damp hair and work it throughout the hair

Roughen up your style as you wish 

Countrol Level 3/1.69 fl.oz 

http://www.youtube.com/user/Apassionforhair

i received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

Spicy Fruit Salad

Looking for a fast, Spicy and sweet delicious treat ?? 

Well i have the perfect Fruit salad to satisfy your sweet tooth ;) 

Ingredients: 

1 Mango 

1/4 Cup of Pineapple 

1 Cucumber (Pepino)

2 Orange's

2 Table spoon's of Tajin 

Directions:  

Blend the Pineapple and 1 orange together then add the tajin

Cut the Mango, Cucumber, Orange into little squares

Get a bowl or container 

Add the fruit then the juice 

Refrigerate for 30min's 

You can let it marinate longer for a better tasting Flavor 

Enjoy this Deliciousness !! 

Secret Outlast Clear Gel

Do you hate white marks left by your deodorant ?? 

Does it annoy you ?? Make you angry?? Ruin's your day !!! ? 

Well the Secret Outlast Clear Gel is here to the rescue !! 

Not only does it smell great but does not leave any white marks !! 

Which is the best thing ever.. 

And it last for 48 hour's!!

I am not joking when i say this !! i actually went 48 hours without reapplying deodorant

thanks to the Secret Outlast Clear Gel Deodorant ;)   

However this can vary from person to person ... 

Although this product is amazing...

 some of you might be disappointed with the amount of time it takes the formula to dry 

the smell is completely over powering ..

however it is a pleasant smell (kinda fruitie) 

And a little goes a long way with this product .. 

This is now my to go deodorant 

I love it !!! My clothe's no longer have white marks !! ;) 

And for 4 bucks !! it is an amazing product that will definitely keep you feeling fresh and clean through out your day 

Totally Worth it !!! 

I received this deodorant complimentary from Influenster

Cutest Kitty -Meet Abby

My family and i found this gorgeous playful kitten wandering around lost, hungry and afraid.. 

We found her in the park wandering around.. 

We waited for someone to come looking for her since she had a flee collard on... 

2 hours passed and no one came .. 

We decided to keep it and raise it as our own :) 

Her name is Abby Shaila 

This is a video introducing her to the rest of the clan A.K.A. all of her new  brothers  

Kiwi, Robin, Panther, Moochie, all accepted her 

Shadow is a bit reluctant and jealous of the new kitten.. 

Shadow is my 3 year old tabby male cat (He is getting used to the fact that he no longer is the only cat in the house ) lol 

Abby is a strong and brave little kitten .. 

Extremely beautiful and playful 

We do not know how long she was in the streets for 

however we are more than drill to have her join our family :) 

No animals were harm in the making of this video!!  

Leafy Green Deliciousness

Tired, Moody in need of some energy ?? 

Well you came to the right place <3 

 This is such a yummy juice 

I guarantee you will love it !! 

Ingredients:: 

Red and white Chard (A couple of leaves) 

3 Carrots 

2 Cucumbers 

1 Lemon 

1 Apple 

Cup of Spinach 

Small piece of Ginger 

Enjoy this Deliciousness <3  

Tastykake® Kandy Bar Kakes

Chocolate-Licious Treat 

For someone who does not enjoy or eat chocolate on a regular basis I'll have to 

admit that this chocolate kake is actually delicious !! 

Not only is it soft, sweet and fluffy 

but chocolaty !!

it has the right amount of peanut butter and chocolate !! 

Kandy Bar Kakes are the best of both worlds. Light and Fluffy chocolates cakes come in a unique 

Candy bar shape with delicious creme filling ;) 

those of which include: 

Smore, Peppermint, and Delicious Peanut Butter

Personally, i loved this cake!! 

Like i mentioned before i am not a big chocolate fanatic 

but this chocolaty deliciousness definitely satisfied my sweet tooth 

tip:: 

Freeze or leave it in the refrigerator before you eat otherwise it will break and crumble.. 

"The Tasty Baking Company, founded in 1914 and located in Philadelphia, Pa., is one of the country’s leading bakers of snack cakes, pies, cookies, and donuts. As a subsidiary of Flowers Foods, the company has bakery facilities in Philadelphia and Oxford, Pa. that offer more than 100 products under the Tastykake brand name. Celebrated for their freshness and quality ingredients, the Tastykake line includes such classics as Krimpets, Kandy Kakes, Juniors, and Kreamies."

For more information visit : 

http://www.tastykake.com/

i received these product's complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

http://www.influenster.com/

Spring Fever VoxBox Unboxing 2013 Influenster

Yay !!! I received another Influenster Vox box !!! Thank you so much !! 

Stay tune for all the reviews !!! <3 

Palmolive® Soft Touch Review

This soap is amazing !!! It leaves your hands feeling soft and moisturized .. 

 No more  chapped or dry Hands for me !!!  ... 

There is three different versions.. those of which include: Vitamin E, Aloe, and Coconut..  I received the Vitamin E and Aloe versions of this soap... 

The Vitamin E soap smells great !! But the aloe version smells amazing !!! 

I am not the kind of person who likes washing dishes however the Palmolive soft touch soap makes this chore some what enjoyable.. 

Not only is it soft on your hands but tough on grease !! When i first received this product and read their slogan i did not believe it ! honestly, i was skeptical... after the first use i fell in-love . my hands were softer and smooth !!  and the best part was the fact that it actually did what it claimed, that is to remove tough, sticky, nasty  grease !!! 

A little goes a long way with this soap... 

It is inexpensive... 

Extremely affordable and it last longer than cheaper versions since you use less of the product... 

All in all the Palmolive soft touch lives up to its name .. 

Great for dry skin and very visually appealing... 

Has a great smell and does not leave unwanted residue... 

I had a great experience testing Palmolive® soft touch™ soap 

Palmolive Soft Touch is tough on grease, soft on hands! If you would like to purchase it, you can find it at Walmart. 

you can also check out the Influenster Webpage for more information 

http://www.influenster.com/review/palmolive-soft-touch

Palmolive Website :::: 

http://www.colgate.com/app/Palmolive/US/EN/HomePage.cwsp#softTouch

I received two bottles of Palmolive® soft touch™ soap complimentary of Influenster  to review. The products were free, all opinions within this blog are my own... 

Palmolive® Soft Touch Unboxing

Woohoo!!! I received a new package from influenster !!! Pretty exciting :D 

Just wanted to share it with all of you :D 

and Encourage ya'll to join :D 

BerryLicious

Easy...Fun..Yummy Snack .. 

Great for children and picky eaters :) 

Ingredients ::

1 Banana 

1mango 

1/4 cup of blueberries 

1/4 cup of raspberry's 

4 to 5 Strawberry's

1 cup of milk 

1 cup of yogurt 

Ice (Optional) 

Directions :: 

Blend everything together in the Blender ;) 

2 Drinks can be made from this recipe if you want to make smoothies for more than 2 people just increase the amount of ingredients :) 

Sweet Treat (Yummy)

Today i want to share a yummy sweet treat with all of you :) 

i truly hope you all enjoy this recipe ... 

Good luck :D 

Ingredients::

2 Beets 

8 Carrots 

3 Cucumbers 

4 Celery sticks 

1 Bunch of Perejil 

2 Apples 

2 Cups of chopped Lechuga!! lettuce .. lol (OPTIONAL) 

Directions:: 

Disinfect all Veggies and fruit.. Cut Apple into 4 small pieces.. the cucumber into two pieces.. and the beets in half... Then throw everything into your juicer or blender lol !!! 

Serve and Drink this sweet and delicious juice :D 

This Recipe usually serves Two Individuals  ;)

Vitamin C Boost !!

Vitamin C is great at maintaining a strong and healthy Immune System; it helps aid the absorption of Iron!! 

It is considered to be a powerful tool when trying to avoid or kick a cold.  ;) 

Ingredients: 

5 Oranges 

Yummy Watermelon pieces (eyeball this one lol you dont need a lot) 

Small piece of Ginger 

1limon 

Directions: 

Peal and then Juice all ingredients together 

Enjoy this Deliciousness !! :D

Melon Deliciousness (Easy and Yummy Recipe)

Ingredients : 

1 Cup of sliced melon 

1 Entire Mango 

Boba 

1Cup of Milk 

Directions :

Blend all the Ingredients together and then add boba 

 YUMMY !!!!! :)

Ginger Tea Awesomeness !!

Are you feeling sick?? Looking for something to make you feel better?? 

well you have found it !!! 

Ginger tea is Magical !!! 

It is a great Herbal and Natural remedy for flu, sore throats and headaches !! 

 Health benefits of Ginger tea:: 
        It is Delicious !!
         Reduces heartburn                                                         
         It controls chronic pains.
         Anti-fungal properties 
         Good for reducing dizziness
         Prevents and treats inflammation
         It combats infection.
         Lowers Blood Cholesterol levels 
         Promotes Blood circulation 
        Controls the levels of High blood pressure 
        Helps relax Muscle spasms 
        Alleviates symptoms of menstrual Cramps 
         Ginger is a good anti-clotting herb

Ingredients : 

Ginger Root 

Raw or Pure honey 

1 Limon 

Oregano 

Water 

Directions: 

Boil the water and add small /thin pieces of Ginger root and half a handful of Oregano .. 

Cover the Pot and let it simmer for 15 Minutes 

After 15 minutes strain the tea and add 1 entire limon and 2 table spoons of Honey 

You must drink this tea when hot otherwise it will not work 

Enjoy!!! :) 

  

Yummy Sweet treat (Smoothie Deliciousness)

Delicious, Easy, naturally sweet Smoothie 

Yummy Treat for any occasion : 

 Ingredients:::

2 Bananas
1 Large Mango
Milk 

Ice ( Optional) 

Blend all ingredients together and serve .. 

Enjoy this yummy and sweet easy to make Smoothie :) 

Boosting your immune system one juice at a time..

This juice is not only tasty but gives your immune system a little boost ... 

It is great to prevent and cure sickness :) 

Ingredients : 

8 Oranges 

2 Limas 

1 clove of garlic 

1 Stalk of Celery 

half a jicama (Optional i just happen to love jicama) 

Half a cucumber (Yum Pepinos!! :) ) 

I hope you all enjoy this recipe and hope it helps cure and prevent your  future sicknesses !! 

STAY HEALTHY :)