BITE lipstick and pencil Review (I received these products for free from influenster)

I tested both of these colors over the course of a month and i was pleasantly

surprised not only by the quality of these items 

but by the amazing texture they provide. 

I received the Bite lipsticks in colors 

Honeycomb and Whiskey. 

Additionally, I also received the lip pencil that goes with it in

the numbers 020 and 044. 

My favorite color/lipstick was whisky due to it being a bit of a vampy color. 

Personally, I have been rocking this shade everyday since 

receiving the bite box. However, I am aware

not many people like dark lips on a daily basis, 

thus this shade make a great fall lip color. 

Honeycomb is a great shade for a no makeup/natural everyday look. 

I wore it a few times to work and received a lot of 

compliments. 

The lip liners are smooth and glide on easily. 

They provide a lot of pigmentation and coverage

which is great because they could be used on their own. 

The lipsticks are creamy and soft.

They also provide great coverage and they are 

beyond moisturizing. 

Bite products are truly amazing !! 

I received these products for free for testing purposes. All opinions are mine. 

L'Oréal Paris Color Vibrancy

My hair has never felt better <3
For the past two weeks i have used the
L'Oréal Paris Color Vibrancy products. 

First and foremost,  I would like to say that the Color Vibrancy Intensive Repair Mask

is great. It left my hair feeling light weight, soft, and healthy! 

I tend to dye my hair frequently 

and well  my hair is not the healthiest. 

However, after using these products my hair feels super healthy

not only is it shiny but bouncy and smells great! 

These products are intended for color treated hair thus shield 

color from fading and provides 8 weeks of color vibrancy! 

How great is that. 

It instantly nourishes your hair and leaves your hair protected 

from UV filters and bonus it is infused with anti-oxidant properties.  

This is how my hair looks after using these products 

FYI. i failed at taking a picture of my hair and the product together :)

*These products were sent to me, complimentary of Influenster for testing purposes. 

Snow Adventures

It was a random sunny day

fill with wonder and adventure in all our minds.

Initially, we intended to hike 

but ended up in the most beautiful snowy destination 

the first day was random

the second was planned 

enjoy :D 

Caliente VoxBox

Muy Caliente !!!

Recently this week i received my Caliente Voxbox in-which i received many amazing delicious treats :D

One of them being delicious ricekrispies 

they are a deliciously chocolate infused treat 

perfect for an on the go snack

and great treat for children 

it taste like a super yummy smore 

its like a crunchy, sweet piece of heaven 

Next item on the list are these beautiful, sparkly gel stick on nails 

they are easy to use and apply 

they last a reasonable amount of time; approximately 1 week and a half 

the length was a bit too long for my taste however 

if you like long, medium nails they are your to go gel nails ;)

I am in love with this sunscreen 

first of all it has an amazing mango smell 

that lingers for hours! 

I applied this sunscreen twice while on a hike and it 

definitely protected my skin from the harmful rays 

I am more than impressed with this product 

it leaves your skin soft and smooth 

does not dry out your skin 

i definitely wish this product was a lot bigger and not just the sample size 

Amazing product!! 

Another item i am truly impressed with and wish it was not a sample !

this oil left my hair feeling smooth, soft and alive 

it smells delish 

and a little goes a long way !! 

definitely recommend this product.. !!

**** I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes."

Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleansing Cloths

These cleansing cloths are okay !!

Personally, i expected them to be a lot better since they are 

from a pretty good brand <that i have used before and lovee!!> 

i was disappointed with this product 

they are not moist enough and do not remove water proof mascara 

Although, i love the cetaphil brand this product 

is not up to par :( 

sadness </3 

This product does not deliver ... 

I do not recommend .. 

However, they are beyond soft 

and leave an amazing sensation <if wet> on face.. 

before using theses wipes i had to wet them a little then proceed to remove my makeup :D 

All in all, an ok product .. needs a lot of improvement 

I received this product through influenster for testing purposes .. 

Uni VoxBox

This Voxbox was extremely awesome !! 

I loved every product i was sent :D 

I especially loved the stay matte rimmel foundation 

it was hands down the best product in the voxbox

as a person who constantly is trying new foundations 

i was pleased with the quality of this particular foundation 

it was awesome !! 

The Real tea water enhancer was the sweetest most delicious water enhancer i have ever tasted !! 

The pen was soft and smooth to write with !!

i truly enjoy writting with this pen it makes my life easier!! 

The play tex tampons were comfortable and easy to use !!

def recommend!!!

Although the press on nails are not shown in this picture i was sent nails to test !!

I especially loved the manicure press on nails they were amazing and easy to use!!

and they looked extremely beautiful and gel like !! 

Last but not least !!

the NYC lip color was amazing !!

Rich in color and coverage !! 

extra bonus !! it smells Delicious !!

**Influenster sent me these products for testing purposes 

StayMatteSwitch Rimmel LondonUS Foundation

I know I have the crazy look in my eyes !! 

But im crazy in love with the new Rimmel London stay matte Foundation !! 

It is easy to blend and definitely stays matte 

A little goes a long way !! 

blends beautifully and does not dry out your skin !!

my skin tends to dry out extremely quickly when using foundation 

however this foundation does not dry out my skin !! 

Really loved how pigmented it was !! 

No need for re-applying 

One coat is enough !! 

Also can be used as concealer !!

I definitely recommend this foundation !!

*Influenster send me this product for testing purposes 

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

For the past few months i have been fortunate enough to use these amazing nails !! 

Not only are they easy to apply but they look amazing !! 

I have received many compliments in regards to these nails !! 

Most often than not people confuse my nails for gel nails 

which in turn makes me feel great !! 

Not only are these nails inexpensive but look like a million bucks 

without breaking your bank 

they are long lasting however do chip  

They last approximately 2 weeks 

They are easy to apply and to remove 

Iam extremely happy with this product!!!

*I received this product complimentary of influenster  

Sally Hansen #CSMTKO

Hello Everyone, 

It has been a while since i last posted however i have a great review for you guys today 

it is regarding the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail polishes 

Not only are they long lasting which is something they promote constantly but they give your nails a great gel manicure look 

i was amazed at how beautiful and shiny the actual nail color is 

it definitely does last a long time i have been wearing the same color for the past 3 weeks and i could not be any happier 

People are constantly complimenting my nails 

which is amazing !!

However the only thing i am not happy with is the fact that you have to re-apply the same color more than once in order to have the color show otherwise it will be too sheer 

and well i like my nail polishes to be a lot darker 

All in all this polish is great 

for a date night or simply an everyday look

all products were complimentary from influenster 

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 ...