May Youtuber Fave: Charismastar

I've been following Caris ever since the beginning of the NYX face awards and have been diligently voting for her through the whole process because I felt as if her energy, positivity and creativity were amazing... and indeed they are.   She is beyond talented and came up with the most creative ideas! She's now advanced to the top 6 and will be going to IMATS in cali - so jealous, which I was going so I can meet her!!

She has an innocent, God fearing, and carefree personality that makes her so likable and easy to watch. I love how even her simplest OOTD videos gets transformed into such a fun video that makes me want to get up and dance! 

You can check out that video here:

She truly takes her ideas and goes all out - making her final product friggin amazing!

Moreover, her personality really shines through! It makes you wish she were your friend because she's truly such a breath of fresh air & such a ball of positive energy. I think even without her realizing it, she has really influenced a lot of girls (including myself) to step out of their comfort zones to not be afraid to be creative and be your true self!

I hope to be able to meet her in the future ... and tell her how absolutely awesome she is in person one day! maybe I should take a trip to Alaska! I dont think I've ever met anyone that was from there! lol! I know that she has such a bright future ahead of her because she truly is a 'shining star'!!!

For all of you that haven't already, definitely check her out HERE. God has truly blessed her with her creativity and talent -- and God has blessed us with her videos!!!! lol ;D

Caris - best of luck to you in the top 6! I'm rooting for you <3

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May's youtuber fave: EleventhGorgeous

I've been following Stef and Tracy for as long as I can remember. I think I loved watching them so much because they were fun and vibrant... and were sisters! That always makes me happy because it reminds me of my sister and me. <3 heartssss!

I recently got to meet them at IMATS in NY at the StyleHaul get together. I kinda wanted to pee a little because I was like holy crap! it's eleventhgorgeous.......!!! I needed to find some kinda excuse to talk to them (haha!), so I creepily snuck myself over and complimented Stef on her bracelet and then began chatting with her. Dude these girls were the sweetest girls by far. They were so easy to chat with and honestly, they are not much different than their videos. They are just as fun and vibrant!


Ok. I realized just now how creepy and stalkerish I may have just sounded. I apologize. but they are that amazing. . . LOL

They do great reviews, tutorials, ootds and hauls - and have great taste for drugstore and higher end products. I ALWAYS love their choices in nail polish colors and arm candy.

Recently, they even made this amazing DIY video where they made cheap cute jewelry into a hot neon trend by adding nail polish to it. Um, genius?!! I think so.

You can watch that video here:  

I adore these girls and have gotten to really admire them more and more after I got to meet them in real life. On top of that, their interaction with each other and their viewers make it seem as if you are chatting with them in real life rather than really being miles away... thus why they are one of my May Youtuber Favorites!! I definitely recommend checking them out if you want to have a good laugh or have a good ol' time. You can watch their videos HERE! Click it! you'd be a fool not to!

Heart you girls!

Also, they are in the running for King of the Web! You can vote for them here! :)

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Favorite vloggers/bloggers of the month! :)

I am going to dedicate my next three posts (throughout this weekend) of my favorite vloggers and bloggers of this month. When I was editing my may favorites, I had included these three (four) people in my faves but there was so much more i wish I could've said. It just didn't seem like it was doing each channel/blog justice. So I was going to post my favorite products of the month, but instead I decided to just leave those for my videos and then post some of my favorite bloggers and vloggers on my channel so I can say all that I want to say. stay tuned. I have 2 amazing youtube channels and 1 amazing blogger to share with you all xox

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GlossyBox MAY Box Review!

I was skeptical of what GlossyBox would be like. After the first AMAZING promo box, I knew that the second box would not be the same. Many new box subscriptions have AMAZIN BLAZIN first boxes and then begin to plummet, but I was pleasantly surprised!

If you don't know what GlossyBox is, it is a monthly subscription serve for $21 a month where you get at least 5 deluxe samples. The difference between GlossyBox and other boxes is that it is already an established subscription service that is sold in 19 different countries!

So as I was on my way home, I was so surprised to see not one, but two glossyboxes! I was thinking it was a shipping malfunction... similar to other *coughmyglam* subscription services, but the sweet Adrianne from GlossyBox sent me a free box as a thank you for reviewing the product on my youtube channel. She even wrote me a very sweet letter, which adds such a nice personal touch. I hope their customer service is as amazing as the customer service I've received from Adrianne :)

Blah blah blah, Okay so I know you just want to know what's in the box. In both of the boxes, I received the same products except for different color polishes.

This is what the box looks like when you first open it. It comes with a card with the theme "Beauty Around the World" and all the products on the backside. Each item features a product from a different country! HOW fun!  

The first thing I noticed was a FULL SIZED zoya nail polish. I absolutely adore their polishes and I got two different colors in each of my boxes. GEEZ. I LOVE both of these colors SO MUCH! They are perfect for the summertime! I'm so used to getting the sample size from other boxes that getting a fullsize was a great treat! 

Next was the Marvis toothpaste which I was glad to get because I've gotten a small sample (smaller than this fullsize) in my birchbox and I loved the toothpaste. It has such a nice strong minty taste and really left my mouth refreshed for a long time. I'm excited to try the whitening one! 

I've been a long time fan of Amore Products, unfortunately I'm not  a huge fan of their HUGE price tag. Only when I've bought something have I gotten these awesome deluxe sample. I adore their moisture bound face cream, I'm excited to have two of these ;D 

This looks awesome and is a HUGE sample. UM amazing. I can't wait to try this in my hair! 

Despite the fact that this is a teeny tiny sample.... its BURBERRY. Come on! How can I not be happy? Not only is the color SOO neutral and gorgeous, they did not skimp on packaging! They had the same awesome burberry packaging on the box and also had the cool burberry imprint on the lipstick as well! 

Lastly they gave a glossybox brush. It's kinda a powder brush I believe? I'm not a huge fan of it because it has kinda a stinky smell and I've been spoiled rotten by amazing brushes. So maybe I'll wash it and give it a try, but I think its cute that they have a "glossybox" label on it!

Overall I'm still blown away by the box so far. As of right now, the first box is a great first box after the promotional box. Even though the promo box had 5 full size products, I was still happy with the box I got!

I'm looking forward to seeing future boxes - super excited about this subscription... still :D

Check glossybox out and subscribe here <3 

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Instagram Love!

Man, I feel so sad! It's been way too long since I've been on here. I promise it isn't because I'm neglecting you! I've been so incredibly busy with life recently, I haven't had the chance to catch up with you all! I HAVE been obsessed with instagram lately - I think the last post that I posted I was still with phone from the early 1990s or something. HA! I've finally upgraded to an Iphone!

Here are my instagram updates because they essential sum up what I've been up to ;)

I got a new phone as Felix embarked on making me new bling-ed out cases! 

lots of flats shopping since I wear them every day for work! 

Finally getting to break in my wedding shoes! 

Drinking some late night tea for relaxation while sporting my favorite nail polish!

Speaking of nail polish.... um addicted. Esp with all the new colors! 

Had to take a picture of the happiest car in the world

Finally graduated (and walked) from graduate school! I'm officially.... a master! 

Lots of food and celebration of course goes with that ;) 

And of course - nail tutorials for you guys... while Felix is sleeping ;) You can find this tutorial here :)

If you'd like to keep up with my updates or follow me- you can find me at jessicalee422 or at http://web.stagram.com/n/jessicalee422/ :) 

Promise next time I wont go too long without a post again! ... I hope.. HAHA 

til next time!!! x

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Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain Review & Swatches

REVLON HAS DONE IT AGAIN!

 Look how cute these are! Oh man do Clinique Chubby sticks and Tarte Lip Surgence pencils have some tough competition. HOLY CRAP, YES THEY DO!!!! I was lucky enough to spot some of these revlon just bitten kissable balm stains and they are FANTASTIC!!! I've only had it for a day, but I can't stop using them! :P 

I picked up three shades - precious (nude), cherish (cool pink), and sweetheart (bright pink) 

They are these chubby lipbalm sticks that do not have to be sharpened! They twist up! They provide a wonderful balm texture that not only hydrates your lips, but that have a lasting stain. 

I am absolutely adoring the formula of this lip balm stain! HOLY MOLY! It's so nice! It's not as glossy and slick as the tarte lip surgence, but it has more of a balm like texture/feeling that leaves my lips feeling way more hydrated. It has a slight minty scent, which is nice and refreshing - similar to the tarte as well! 

Here are the swatches of the colors on my hand! :)

Here are some lip swatches:

These are just some of my dry nakey lips lol 

Precious: a beautiful everyday nude color! I honestly think this is the PERFECT nude color for me. Just sheer enough so it doesn't make me look dead, but pigmented enough that it looks like an amazing nude!  

Cherish: a beautiful cool pink color. This is a really pretty pink - its not necessarily very unique, but it does look extremely gorgeous on the lips! It stains to a gorgeous pale pink that just looks like you have awesome naturally pigmented lips lol!  

Sweetheart: This is such a fun, hot pink. I think the picture makes it almost look neon which kinda freaks me out, but its a beautiful summer hot pink lip. It's a perfect bright hot pink - not too deep, not too hot. I absolutely adore this one and it stains into a perfect bitten pink look. I can see myself wearing this a lot in the summer!

I thought this combo looked just so pretty - so I had to share it. After sweetheart stained my lips, i wanted to put another balm color on my lip, so i put precious on top of the stained lips and it made the perfect everyday pink color on my lips! YUM! 

Overall, I really...... REALLY... adore these! I have been loving chubby sticks like this for so long - they are easy and pretty. Honestly, I am so glad that Revlon came out with these because now I do not have to waste 20+ dollars on a highend chubby lip pencil when these are just a mere $6.79 (give or take some dollars depending where you are). If you love your chubby lip pencils - look no further. GET THESE NOW!

I am looking forward to getting more - I really really want the orange one! LOL!

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Future Favorites & Giveaway!

FIRST LOOK FOR YOU! before it even comes out! :D


Gah. I love Hipapotheca.com - I really do. I not only love the people that are behind the site, .. I also love the products and the dedication and time that goes through choosing only the BEST products to sell. My good friend Michelle, who put together this set of deluxe sample products to sell - slaved for weeks and weeks on the perfect products to put in this set... and I think she nailed it on the head!

Sample boxes have been SOOO popular these days. With monthly subscriptions taking over the world, it's hard for any 'full size' company to keep up. Hipapotheca decided to handpick some of their favorite goodies, put them in CUTE baby form (some full size), throw them altogether in a box and label it FUTURE FAVORITES - because they are 100% confident that these products will be in your "future favorites" ;)

Here is the rundown of products:

Left: One Love Organics Easy Does it Foaming Cleanser

Right: Yarok Travel Size Shampoo and Conditioner 

Left: John Masters Organics Travel Size Blood Orange & Vanilla Body Milk and Wash 

Right: Antipodes Avocado Pear Night Cream

Left: Swatch of Blush

Right: Alima Pure Leigh Luminous Shimmer Blush

Left: Figs & Rouge Sweet Geranium Balm (full size)

Right: Tsi~La Fiori d'Arancio perfume sample

I already have the F&R balm and i LOVE IT. I have it in my purse and next to my night stand. And I'm so glad there is there John Masters body wash and milk because Michelle sent me samples of this, and I was in LOVE. I cannot get enough of that stuff. Lastly, One love organics has always been a favorite brand of mine - I cannot wait to start using their face wash. Their stuff smells SO YUMZ! 

This is such a great deal because you get all these products for $19 US dollars ($24 Canada)!!!!! Less than 20 bucks for all this goodness! (The retail value is around $41 US, 54 CA) Amazeballs. No joke.

Because I <3 you - I asked hipapotheca if they'd be willing to sponsor a giveaway so I can give one of you the chance to get a box! And obvi because they are the bomb.com - one of my readers will be winning a FUTURE FAVORITES box of their own! This box launches on Friday, May 4 on the hipapotheca website.

Here are the rules:
1) Follow my blog
2) Go to hipapotheca.com and sign up for their newsletter
3) Leave a comment below saying: a- what username you are following me under, b- what email you are following hipapotheca.com under and c- a random fact about yourself.

This will end in one week on Thurs May 10, 2012 :) Good luck! x

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Marcelle BB Cream Review

I've heard so many rave reviews on this product, I just had to try it myself! Because it is not sold in the US, my good friend Erin was able to pick it up for me from Canada. I think that this BB Cream may be my favorite "non asian" bb cream... probably the best one i've seen on the market outside of Asia.

Now this claims to do many things. Not the traditional things that Asian BB Creams have, but it claims to:

Out of all of these - I think it does what it claims. It certainly evens out my skintone and hydrates it. I'm not sure if I would know if its anti-aging of skin regenerative, lol but it does have great shine control (has an almost powdery finish), sooth and calms skin (it really does! i think it is the aloe), reduces appearance of imperfection and add radiance (with its bizarre powdery AND satin-y finish!)

For me, this is a great everyday BB Cream that I can throw on without a lot of fuss. I'm absolutely in love!

Now for my usual breakdown:
Texture: It's very soft and smooth - it is kind of a mix between a foundation and a BB Cream. It is not as thick and it doesn't just sit on top of skin like a BB Cream does, but acts a bit more like a mix between the two. It has a bit more of a liquidy texture than a traditional bb cream and feels very light weight on the skin.
Packaging: I LOVE THE PACKAGING. okay, now that I got that out of the way... it has a similar package as the lioele beyond the solution bb cream. it is in a squeeze tube, but instead it has a pump on top to make it convenient and hygienic. Unlike those tubes though, this is the first pump where I can actually control how much comes out without a ton of product exploding out or accidentally putting too much. Above that, the pump doesnt emit any extra product to get stuck in the cap!

Pigmentation: The pigmentation is alright. I would say this provides light to medium coverage.
Moisturization: I think it does a good job of making your skin not feel WET, but providing skin with some moisturizing factors. It definitely felt nice on my parched skin even when I forgot to put on moisturizer.
Finish: It's gonna sound bizarre but it has a satin-y finish that is almost powdery, but not really.
Lasting Ability: Doesn't last especially long, but does the job. probably 3-4 hours.
Color: I believe it comes in two colors, light to medium and medium to dark. I am light to medium (NC25ish)

Overall: I think this is an excellent performer. It doesn't stand as a tradition "BB Cream" but has made some nice adaptations for the American (well or Canadian) consumer. I found that it is light weight and smooth (VERY SMOOTH) and performs better than any other tinted moisturizer/foundation out there. If you are looking for a BB Cream that is more full coverage or do not fall in it's limited color range, I would look elsewhere.

My friend purchased it for you from canada. I do not believe it is readily available in the US, but you can purchase it online from marcelle.com :)

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