Powered by Blogger.

July Favorites!


This month I've been loving Bath & Body Works Malibu Heat shower gel. Last summer it was my signature scent along with the fine fragrance mist. When I got the chance to go to Bath & Body Works I knew that I was going to get this. Malibu Heat is described as a "fresh blend of juicy pineapple, California oranges and creamy coconut milk." It smells like summer. For hair I've been loving the Organix nourishing coconut milk anti-breakage serum. It smells amazing. I put it on the ends of my hair at night and then when I get up in the morning I notice less frizz. MAC's Paint Pot in Painterly has been my go-to eye product. 95% of the time that I'm wearing eye shadow i'm wearing this. It's wonderful as a eye shadow base or worn alone. It covers the redness and the veins on my eyelids, it doesn't crease and it lasts all day. I definitely recommend it. For nails I've been loving Essie's Eternal Optimist. It's a nude pink that works for any occasion. I've been obsessed with the Rimmel Apocalips lip lacquers. I got the shades Nova and Celestial. Nova is a hot pink and Celestial is a dusty rose. I like Celestial because it's one of those your lips but better colors. These go on looking shiny and as the day goes on they become a stain on your lips. They are very opaque and one swipe is enough to go all over your lips. I've also developed an obsession with MAC Plumful. It's a rose plum color that looks really pretty on the lips. Since it's a lustre it has a shine to it. I love it.


I LOVE Summer TAG!

I saw Ingrid missglamorazzi start this tag on youtube and I decided to do it just because I love Summer lol. 

1. Favorite bronzer for summer?
I don't wear bronzer on a daily basis but when I do it's the highly raved about NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing face powder in Sunny. It looks natural with my light complexion and it doesn't look muddy. 


2. You're relaxing in a hammock, on a tropical island. What are you sipping on? 
(Favorite summer drink)
This is a no brainer for me. Sweet tea. 

3. Favorite summer lip product?
MAC Plumful. It's a good color to wear all year round but I've been wearing it recently. I purchased this lipstick after hearing essiebutton rave about it so much.   It has a lustre finish so it starts of a little sheer but provides nice shine on the lips. MAC describes it as a "blossoming rose-plum." Now that I think about it I think calling it a rose-plum is pretty accurate. It adds a nice tint to my lips and it's perfect for every day.


4. Pool or Beach?
Pool. I just love swimming in general. I love swimming in the ocean but since there is no ocean near me I prefer the pool.

5. Summer = crazy hair! What's your must-have styling product?
The Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk anti-breakage serum. It somewhat helps control my frizzy hair and smells amazing. I like to put it in my hair at night and then in the morning I find that my hair isn't frizzy. Throughout the day my hair isn't as frizzy as usual. 



6. Sun bathing or fake tan?
A little bit of both. 

7. Favorite summer nail polish?
OPI Fly lives on my toes all summer.



8. Any summer traditions?
Going for long walks in the evening and going to dairy queen on the way home. 

9. Favorite summer scent?
Marc Jacobs Daisy. It's a fresh and girly scent that makes me think of summer. 




10. Favorite BBQ food?
Meat: my absolute favorites are ribs and chicken. Potatoe salad. Pasta salad. I LOVE corn. 

11. What's your favorite summer-proof product?
My MAC paint pot in painterly has recently been my go to eye product. It stays in place and doesn't crease making it a wonderful base for any eyeshadow. Wearing it alone is great because it covers the veins on my eyelids and stops my eyelids from getting oily. My covergirl clump crusher waterproof mascara is my go to mascara because it makes my lashes look natural and doesn't smudge.



12. Any summer vacation plans this year? No plans? Tell us about your dream summer trip!
At this point I don't think I'll be going anywhere but there is still a slight chance that I might be going to New York. If I could go anywhere right now I would love to go to the beach in Florida or visit my family in Italy.

Sincerely JoJo. xoxo

NOTD: Essie Eternal Optimist

I've had my eye on Essie's Eternal Optimist for a long time. I recently caved and bought it. Essie describes it as "a spiced tea rose with a dash of cream". I was drawn to this color because it's a neutral pink. It would be good in a professional setting. It's not too pink and it's not beige. 

2 coats with flash (it shows up more pink in person)
I don't see many people mentioning this polish.The formula is amazing. It applies really well. 2 coats is enough for maximum opacity. Essie polishes last about 4 days with minimal chipping on my nails. I definitely recommend this polish. 

Sincerely, JoJo xoxo

P.S. follow me on bloglovin'

NOTD for Canada Day: Julep Myrtle

Happy Canada Day to my fellow Canadians out there. I was feeling patriotic so I decided to paint my nails red for the occasion. Julep Myrtle is a classic, true red nail polish.

natural light






































The formula of this polish is amazing! It's thick and creamy. It's very easy to work with. One coat is actually enough for maximum opacity but because I'm paranoid I had to do 2 coats. The only issue I have with this polish is that it chips fast.


Sincerely, JoJo xoxo