Beauty Post - Preparing for Autumn and Winter

Just recently I have discovered a lip balm that is one of the most moisturizing products I've ever used. Even better than the classic Vaseline! It's called the Nuxe Rêve de Miel Lip Balm. I get it, it's french and quite the mouthful to say, but it is absolutely amazing. I thought I should purchase some new skin care products to change up my routine for the seasons to come. I cannot rave enough about this. Firstly, I think it's better than Vaseline because it doesn't leave any (gross) residue. I usually apply it at night before bed, and in the morning my lips are unbelievably soft! Once I wake up, there's no worry that there is any product left on my lips! Ha! I would strongly suggest buying this product if you tend to have dry lips like me, or you just want to be prepared for the colder seasons!

I have been using this for the past few weeks, and have discovered that you also don't need a lot of product in order for it to do wonders. I still have a lot left and it's not bad for the cost! If I remember correctly, I think it is around $20. It's worth it and it lasts a long time!

Another great add-on is that it smells quite nice! It smells fresh (a lot like honey - of course), and doesn't feel thick after you apply it!

I hope everyone is having a great day! I absolutely love fall and want to go on a walk just to take some pictures soon! Maybe for a new blog post! Tell me what you think!

Much love,
JessicaLynn

Three Words for NYC

I have been dreaming to travel to new destinations every year my entire life, but always incapable of doing so. I really wish that I could just travel as my job. So when I do have the opportunity to travel, I take it without hesitation. So far I have travelled to a lot places around my own country, and I've been to a few places in the U.S. and last march I travelled around England for 10 days (not nearly long enough!). I know this is not many places, but my excuse is that I am young and I still plan on travelling as much as possible in my lifetime.

A few weeks ago, I watched a video on Vimeo called "3 Words for NYC". Whoever created this video did an absolute amazing job. I cannot believe the talent that people have. This video that I've watched a few weeks ago, and as well 5 minutes ago made me want to write a blog post about it. It brought me back to New York City when I was there in February 2013. After the trip I was speechless. There was so much that had happened in just a few days and cannot express how grateful I was to be there. I am truly in love with city vibes and plan to live in a huge city when I am a bit older. And this video just summed up everything about New York. Here it is...

What Makes New York so Special ? In three words

(sorry that the video isn't available right on the blog, unfortunately I couldn't access it from YouTube) ENJOY!

There are so many beautiful places in this world, so if you have the opportunity to travel, do it. You will not be disappointed.

Yes this is a short blog post, but I just wanted to share this amazing video and I hope it will encourage you to explore what we have out there in the world. I can't wait to see the endless possibilities to arrive in the future. And I've barely seen anything compared to what this world has to offer.

TRAVEL

MuchLove,
Jessica Lynn

Beauty Post - Bourjois Volumizer Mascara

Happy September everyone!

I feel like this month we are off to a good start. The past week has been so productive and I've been getting everything ready for university... I am so excited to get back into routine. I will do my best to keep up with blog posts, but can't guarantee anything. I'm hoping that when I take study breaks, I will take the time to write a few posts.

Anyways, I've just recently been trying out a LOT of new make-up. And this mascara works wonders... It's called the Bourjois Volumizer Mascara. I decided to review this product because it is a product that stood out to me.

Firstly, I would like to point out that the packaging is gorgeous. I'm not a pink fanatic, but every once in a while it's nice to see and it doesn't look like a cheaply made product! The neat thing about this mascara is that it comes in two steps. The first step includes separating the lashes and giving it its length (something that we all look for in lashes). And the second step gives you the volume that we all want. I saw it on the makeup counter and it intrigued me that it had two steps - It was something I have never heard of before.

The nice thing about this product is that it is not time consuming. I sometimes can get very impatient when applying makeup and this helps time pass by even faster. I also love the fact that this mascara does NOT clump. I repeat, does NOT! There are very few mascaras that clump on my eyelashes and it can be so frustrating. As it is usually the last product to apply on my face, it must be perfect in order to look the way I want it to. For example, you want to avoid making any smudges or clumping so that you don't have to start over. Trust me, it is so frustrating when it happens, and thanks to this mascara I don't have to worry about it.

Lastly, the Bourjois Volumizer Mascara is very light on the eyes and lasts quite long. I've never had a problem with it flaking off or smudging under my eyes after long-wear. It does become a hassle when you worry about how your makeup looks later on in the day. When times get busy (thanks to school...) its nice to know that there's no worries of reapplication of this part of the makeup routine. It is so convenient and just a fantastic product overall.

I have no complaints of this mascara and will definitely continue to use this product, and most likely repurchase. The cost is very affordable, especially for us students! Only $20 - and you're getting great results from this price. It is well worth it to try this product!

Much love,
JessicaLynn

Beauty Post - Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation

First things first - I just wanted to say that I am very new to this whole blogging thing. This is my first beauty post and I hope you enjoy it!

Recently I've been watching a few beauty bloggers both on youtube and written blogs. I've had so much inspiration in creativity to try new things and just have fun with it all! I had no idea how much fun I've been having trying new products and enjoying the beauty world in general.

The first thing that I would like to review is the Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation. Yes I'm a little late on the bandwagon, but it has been SO popular and I felt a strong need to try it! At first I was a little bit worried about the fact that it was a low cost drugstore/highstreet product. My skin is quite sensitive to a lot of products and I'm always taking care of it properly. I tested a little bit on my skin and the first thing I noticed was the scent. It was so refreshing and did not feel like I even had put anything on my face. The consistency of the foundation was very light, but still had decent coverage over blemishes and whatnot (side note: I did NOT breakout from this product!!). I loved the packaging as well. I noticed that a lot of the high end products like Nars does not have the pump included (Although I've never tried Nars before - I have high hopes of trying it soon). The Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation has a pump and brings out just the perfect amount for applying it on my entire face! I was impressed. I also loved the colour of the bottle - orange. It really caught my eye in the store while browsing and I felt like I had to check it out! Just like the name of the product, it does give you a nice glow on your face. It has a very light shimmer that is barely noticeable. I am highly impressed with this product and will definitely continue using it. With a cost of about $15.00, it is very affordable and a great product!!

P.S. I am so sorry I haven't posted much at all this month. It's been crazy in the outside world!

Much love,

JessicaLynn

Social Networks Galore

So basically all week I've been working (and still am). I would love to post more often and hopefully a little bit more interesting things! In the meantime (on my small breaks) I am always checking my social networks that I have joined. This includes Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Vine, Youtube... And the list goes on! I really can't believe how many social networks I am a part of, and still able to do other things at the same time! Let's just say I always have to be doing something.

The most ironic thing about all of these social networks is that I am most inspired by these people I "follow" and it makes me want to do more. With me seeing everyone travel and experience new things, I have hopes someday that I can find a time in my life where I can do the things I truly want to do. But then there are the things that I have to do - things such as my typical day-to-day chores. Everything ends up piling up like crazy and sometimes I just need to sit down a relax for a moment - cue the social network browsing!

At the moment I have many things on the go, and I have no choice but to create a list of things to do. Thank god for pen and paper and a cell phone to remind you about everything else! I truly think that sometimes we need to take a break from our busy lives and maybe try to find something that inspires us. So I guess this post is just a little Thank You to all of the social networks and the people a part of them to inspire me!

It is absolutely amazing to think that there are so many things in this world going on right now, and there are endless opportunities if we try. I'm actually glad that these social networks can bring this world a little bit closer together. I am so inspired and it just makes me want to do more and more in life.
Don't get me wrong, the outside world is where its at, but its nice to have some motivation and get some ideas on what we would like to do with our lives.

If you have any comments on my blog, feel free to reply!! I'd love some feedback, and maybe what I should post about next.. How do YOU feel about social networks? Hope to hear back soon!

And to think there is more than just this small view out there. Be inspired!

Much love,
Jessica Lynn