Mac Haul!!

So I've purchased a thing or two from MAC once before in my whole entire life time and found myself wanting to revisit my nearest MAC counter for a second time. I got a few things, some basics, a lippy, and pigments. My verdict...... Sorry MAC lovers, but soo not impressed. I spent a rounded out total of 90 freaken bucks which pains my heart and my wallet to say. First off every time I've visited a MAC counter they either look pissed at the world, inconvenienced by whoever crosses their path, or like they just want to get the sale over with. Like WTF! So anyways I put up with the chicks rudeness and didn't blame her because it was close to closing and and knew she had to be tired. After getting the products home and really checking them out I was a bit disappointed with the pigments and lipstick. I couldn't even swatch one of the pigment colors because the dang cap wouldn't unscrew! WTF! Think I'm making a trip back for a return. All in all I believe that it's the prices that don't really sit well with me. They are a bit ridiculous in my opinion, lower your prices and I'll be a happy camper :)

Peace&Make-Up,
Amber Nicole

Accessorize Yourself!

It's time to accessorize if you aren't already. Do you ever find yourself frustrated over a dull outfit?? Just add some pizzazz to your outfit with a chunky or exaggerated necklace, eye catching bracelets, fun funky rings, and don't forget the hair! You can always throw the attention off of a boring outfit by focusing up towards your beautiful face with a lovely hair accessory and you're ready to go... Create a Great day!!

Peace&Accessories,
Amber Nicole

p.s. All of the accessories can be found at the following stores: Target, Wet Seal, Forever 21, and Claire's. If you have any ?'s feel free to ask :)

Lush Cupcake Fresh Face Mask Review

First off I just need to say, this is an effin amazing product! To give you a background on my skin type, I should let you know that I have combination to oily skin. Leaning more towards the oily side, ew. I haven't really suffered with issues such as severe acne. I do have my occasional 1 to 2 zits especially around the time that the red dot wants to visit each month, ew again. Lately however, for the past few months I'm finding that I have been getting 2 to 3 zits each week and that is just not kosher. It really woke me up and made me realize that I need to take more care of my skin and be more aware of what I put on it and of course in it. So through my search to find the proper face products for my skin situations I came across "Cupcake" during my first ever visit to Lush in Carmel, Ca. Thankfully I did. This mask is fantastic! Not only do you want to eat it but you also want to shed a tear over how good it makes your face feel... OK maybe that was a bit too dramatic, but it is true. This mask is specifically designed to help those with oily problematic skin. So if you look like you have been eating extra crispy Kentucky Fried Chicken all day or you're going through puberty, maybe you have or are, then this is the product for you! You simply apply it to a clean damp face and leave it on for 5-10 min. Even the process of putting it on feels sooo good. When it comes time to take of the mask it can be a bit messy, obviously, you're dealing with chocolate and mud! So what I find to be the most effective way to not make so much of a mess is to get a hand towel that you don't mind staining, soak it with warm water, ring it out, lay it over your face and gently massage with the tips of your fingers in little circular motions. Once you have done that for 30 to 60 seconds, take the towel and slowly wipe of the mask. Voila! Enjoy your new fresh face! A+ Lush!

I Dare You...

I dare you to jump,
I dare you to breath,
I dare you to look at what's hiding underneath
Give me you and I'll give you me, as I take your hand guiding you to where your life can be
I dare you to laugh,
I dare you to cry,
I dare you to love,
I dare you to fly, Give me yours and I'll give you mine, watch me take you beyond the skies
I dare you to fall,
I dare you to fail,
This is no sweet little fairytale
I dare you to dream,
I dare you to feel,
Your life is screamin' that this shit is real
I dare you to be a voice,
I dare you to listen,
My sweet child, you dont know what your lifes been missin'
I dare you to take,
I dare you to give,
Most of all, Love,
I dare you to live!

And the Day Came to Blossom...

"It's a new day!" What are you going to do with this day you have been given?? Is it time for change? No matter how big or small, make today a productive one. Whether it be cleaning out your closet or creating an action plan on how you're going to safely lose those extra 5 or 10 lb's. It is absolutely imperative that you not get too comfortable in life to the point where months and years have gone by and your asking yourself why you haven't done what your heart has been calling you to do. NO MORE EXCUSES! It's a new day... Don't allow your mind to cripple your world. Get up and make this day and the rest that follow, count!

Peace N Blossom,

Amber Nicole

True Love???

Is it Love??? How do you know??? How do you know when to separate attachment from love? Do you love that person because you need them or do you need them because you love them??? That is the question and deserves a clear answer. Through my observation it has come to my awareness that the love we seek from others is really the love we are blinded to find within ourselves. As human beings we are conditioned to explore outside our means for what can bring us happiness; ranging from story book fairytales, the oh so famous perfect vampire love/boyfriend, media, tabloids, the rising popularity of reality t.v., (which at times make me want to vomit over how ridiculous people can be.) So the whole point of this post is what love really comes down to, and it's YOU. Answer me this: When we begin to feel lonely in our relationship, unloved and starving for attention, we have our own little way of making it known to our significant other. In which they come back shocked believing to have done everything they could possibly do to make us happy and at one point are stuck with saying "I just don't know what I can do to make you happy anymore." Yeah, I know those words feel all to familiar. Ok, here's the question that I want your answer to... Is it really your significant other not showing you attention, not making you happy, not loving you? Or could it possibly be, You? Seriously think about this question before you answer because I know you want to point the finger. You see the truth is this... It just might be that your partner is slacking on the affection side however the bigger picture is that they are just a mirror image of You, where in turn, You are failing to show affection to yourself. This, my friend, is not so healthy. Chances are this maybe an all to familiar cycle for you, feeling unloved at times, that is. Well stop it!! Stop the cycle! Learn to love yourself, explore who you truley are. I dare you to look at your own reflection and ask yourself if you really love You. If that person you see in the mirror is genuinely happy and fulfilled within do to your own doings, well than by all means dump that bastard assmunch and move to the next best thing!! But just don't forget that reflection in the mirror along the way because they need love too. Remember you are beautiful, life is precious, and you deserve nothing but the best. :)

Peace&Reflection,
Amber Nicole

My first ever lush experience and haul!

So like many, I had watched a crap load of reviews on this so called gotta have it place called Lush. I visited the website and was like "HOLY BUTTERBALL THIS ISH IS EXPENSIVE!" and went on about my day not giving another thought to it. But then I noticed lush was just EVERYWHERE. It was always lush this and lush that and OMG I WANT TO EAT IT! and I was like really?!?! Soon I found myself with this nagging curiosity that would just not go away. I looked up my nearest lush locations and found that there would be a lush in exactly the same place we were going on our vacation, and it's quite a small town, so was it a sign??? So we arrive to our destination and foot it to try and find this magical place that is so raved about. All of the sudden my eyes stopped searching and my nostrils led the way. There she was! As soon as my foot stepped over the crack past the entrance I felt as if I had saw the light and heard the soft angelic "aaaahhh" melody in the background. Ok, so it wasn't that dramatic, but all in all I could tell why Lush has created sooo many addictions across the world. Lush has officially made me feel like a "Rock Star" and I can't wait to "Avo Bath" everynight haha! I completely recommend that you give lush a try, if you haven't already. Trust me you won't be disapointed!

Until next time, you amazing people you...

Peace&Lush,
Amber Nicole