Sam R.

The one exotic fragrance that stuck with me over the years was by the brand NEST. The brand offers a wide range of scents, specifically from the Mediterranean region. I love how long the scent lasts and bottle is so beautiful as well. My favorite scent is Indigo, which has notes of Italian lemon, orange bergamot, Moroccan tea, Kashmir wood, and wild figs. Definitely check them out in Sephora!

Every method I used to remove my upper lip hair would irritate my skin so much resulting in hives, burning, and itching. It wasn't until I decided to try the hair removal cream by GiGi that I found a pain free result. This product works really well to remove hair from your face in a gentle way that also lasts a descent time. The best part about using this product is the fact that the brand is very affordable.

If your a frequent waxer or shaver who notices a lot of skin irritation in terms of redness, ingrown hair, and pimples, I highly recommend you purchase Lumanere's razor bumps solution roll-on. Ever since I started using this after waxing/shaving I have seen a serious reduction in ingrown hair and redness. I mainly love the application of the product itself, it's very convenient to use as its a roll on and not messy whatsoever. I also love how it doubles as a dark spot corrector as well and i've definitely seen the difference with that. Ordering was very easy to use and the product came within the week without any problems.

I have 3B/3C curl pattern and my hair has always been very prone to dryness. Every hair stylist I have ever talked to always told me to use very minimal styling products to define my curls while not weighing my hair down. Ever since I started using their leave in styling milk and mousse my hair has never felt better. Their products are moisturizing and not thick so it's the key to keeping my curls hydrated and defined. My favorite part about them would definitely have to be the scent. I love the moroccan scent and the way it lasts in my hair for days until my next shower.

I tried out their orange blossom lip balm with coconut oil and it truly did live up to it's name. It was softening to the point where you can feel the oils soak into your lips and feel hydrated for a long period of time. As for the plumping aspect, I personally didn't see a difference but none the less i've repurchased this lip balm two times now and it will always remain my favorite. The best part about their brand is the fact that they're cruelty free and vegan so you know the products your putting on your skin is clean.

I've been searching to find the most perfect and comfortable summer sandals that weren't too high and that didn't hurt my feet. I was able to find what I was looking for with Miss Lola. Ever since I got them I have not stopped wearing them. These sandals practically go with anything and I always get a lot of compliments whenever I wear them.

I've never been an eyeshadow person, mainly because I always found it too time consuming. Using the loose mineral eye color makes it so easy to use, all I have to do is take my fluffy eyeshadow brush and apply it to my eyelid, I barely have to blend if not at all and it takes a few seconds to do. At the end, my makeup looks very effortlessly beautiful, not to mention the color "bare skin" makes my eyes pop.

All my life I've had very thick and bushy brows that whenever I let grow out would be very hard to manage. By the time I would get home my eyebrow hairs would be going in different directions. Ive tried a lot of failed products that didn't help my brows stay in place but the nyx "the brow glue" became such a staple in my makeup routine. The consistency feels exactly like glue and holds my brows in place the entire day!

I've been using the brand Shea Moisture for a long time and have always seen great results, so it was no surprise that I would love the Curl Glam shampoo and conditioner. These two products paired together really help maintain the moisture in my hair as I have naturally dry curly hair that is prone to being frizzy and dull. When using these products, I felt my hair become so soft and easy to detangle in the shower which is amazing as it made my hair look so soft and defined after the shower, when my hair was dried. The best part would definitely have to be the amazing ingredients that I know I'm putting in my hair and the fact that it has no sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, and mineral oil.

One of my all time favorite perfume would have to be Flower by Kenzo Red Edition. I remember the first time I ever smelt it as a sample from one of those perfume stands at the mall, and I knew that I would always be obsessed with that scent. The best way I can describe the scent would be having notes of orange, blood mandarin, and bergamot paired with orange blossom and jasmine. The only bad thing about it would have to be the price, which is why I recommend you buy the dupe version as it looks and smells exactly the same for only a fraction of the price!

For the longest time I never wanted to wear blush because I thought it wouldn't look flattering on my fair skin with pink undertone. It wasn't until I tried this blush that it made me change my mind. The Milani baked blush in 03 berry amore is such a beautiful light rosy shade but also looks so natural! I love how it even has hints of golden shimmer as well. I will say that whenever I wear this blush I choose to not wear any highlight on my temple as it would be too much of a shimmer for my preference.

If you live in the Houston area and are in need of a flower bouquet for Valentines or any other occasion then I recommend you go here. I ordered a bouquet of flowers on Valentines day for my mom a few years back and I really enjoyed their service. They have a wide selection of flowers and arrangements to choose from and the best part is that it's at an affordable price.

If you know someone like me where they're really into crystals then I recommend you go and get them a Valentines Crystal box. I received this last year as a gift from a friend and I absolutely loved it, it was such a cute and fun surprise. Not to mention, the packaging was just absolutely adorable. It's definitely a good way to gift a friend something they love while being in theme with the occasion. I wish I took a picture of it when I got it but this example from Etsy is basically the same as the one I received.

Another Valentines gift I received last year was a rose pendant necklace. I loved it because of how dainty and elegant it looks, so anyone would love a gift like this. The best part would have to be the fact that it's sterling silver. If you don't already know, sterling silver (stamp 925) is an amazing but also affordable type of material for jewelry that doesn't rust or turn colors. I've had it for a year and it still looks shiny and like new so imagine how good it would still look in a few years. If you want a perfect jewelry piece that lasts then consider getting this for a family member, friend, or partner!

I only ever buy my purses from here because I love the process. I love being able to negotiate prices with sellers and having so many vintage options to choose from. It's especially nice because of the customer protection they give out. I've found Guess as well as Burberry purses for less than $20!

I only ever wear jewelry thats sterling silver, especially when it comes to rings. Bling Jewelry has all the type of rings I could want while being sterling silver and being affordable. I bought my first ring from them almost 4 years ago and it's still in perfect condition, no rusting or tarnishing what so ever. Each ring even comes with a cute pouch to keep clean in.

I've personally used swap.com numerous times and I have never had any problems with them. They provide amazing second handed clothing and accessories for prices even cheaper than goodwill. Not to mention they ALWAYS have sales and promo codes so you're bound to get clothing for a few dollars each as well as for free shipping. I've found brands such as Juicy Couture, GAP, as well as VS. I especially love how they describe each listing on their website accurately based on the items condition. My only problem would be the fact that trying to search for a specific item as well filter items is kind of annoying, a lot of the time it will return no result.

My favorite thing to wear during the fall/winter season are boots. I've been looking for a nice quality pair of boots for a while, as I have really thin ankles and calves so normally high boots won't fit me well, and will look very wide on me. But I love this brand because their boots fit me perfectly and you can tell that they're going to last because the quality of the leather is top-tier. It is a bit high end but it's worth it because it will last you years.

Reebok sells the most comfortable shoes to wear, specifically the Club C vintage shoes! The shoe feels very light weight because of the soft leather and padded cushion on the inside, it's also very stylish and it goes with any outfit. My feet never hurt whenever I wear them, which is amazing because I go to college and have to walk like A LOT, so I literally wear them every single day. The price might look like a lot but the good thing is that Reebok always has promo codes and sales going on so your bound to get them for at least $20 off. Shipping was also really fast as well.

I'm a big supporter of buying second hand items, especially when it comes to books, which is why I buy all my books from ThriftBooks. You're able to find most books you want for a really affordable price. I love being able to read something new while saving money!