New Hunters!

Weather where I live is really crazy, so I've been looking into getting a pair of Hunter boots. Hunters are really popular at my school. After some research, I found a pair that I really liked!

The pair I settled on are the Regent St. James. They are a bit pricier than the Original Hunter Wellies ($195 vs $140) but I think this style is a little more versatile and able to be worn in more than just rain. The Regent St. James comes in multiple colours: beige/brown, black, twill, green, and others. I was originally going to get the black, but they weren't available in my size, so I got the beige.

I didn't think I'd like them, but they are so cute in person!

I really like the riding boot style cut, but I have yet to try these with Wellie socks.

They even have a space on the inside for you to write your name!

The Regent St. James are very very comfortable and flattering. Today, I wore them with leggings, a button-down, and a sweater. This color and style doesn't really look like a classic rain boot, and I really like that. The entire boot is very flexible and waterproof! Hunter makes some amazing boots, so I encourage all of you to check them out!

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DIY: Nail Polish Storage

Today, I'm going to show you how I made my nail polish rack. For a long time, I kept my growing collection on my desk. Once it got to be too large, I had to find a different solution. I did some research, and discovered that many people use a spice rack to store their collection. I found an extra one at my house, and here's what I did to it:

1. Once I had acquired the spice rack, I took an extra mirror I had hanging in my room

2. I painted the mirror frame coral to complement my Tiffany Blue walls

3. After some hard work drilling screw holes into the mirror frame, I attached the rack to the mirror

4. To make sure no polish bottles were too small for the wire rack, I placed a small piece of white cardboard in the bottom of both shelves to create stability

5. Lastly, I added my nail polish!

Overall, I am pretty pleased with how this turned out. It sturdily holds 75+ bottles of nail polish and it's cute too!

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Birthday Goodies

 
    My 16th birthday was a couple days ago (Sunday, September 29th), and I'm really excited to share this post with all of you! Firstly, let me add a disclaimer: this is not a haul, and this is not meant as bragging. I am sharing these products with you (that I am grateful that I am fortunate enough to have received) because I enjoy recommending products to my readers. So let's get started!

J. Crew Elephant Necklace

J. Crew Coral Fan Necklace (no longer available)

NPW Nail Art Pens

Maybelline Color Show Nail Polish in Keep Up The Flame (250), Paint the Town (260), and Pinkalicious (270)

L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Color in Pink Me Up

OPI Nail Polish in Elephantastic Pink

Check out the nib on the nail art pens!

NARS Laguna

This stuff is definitely worth the hype.

Covergirl Lip Perfection in 375 Coquette and 380 Dazzle

Revlon Lipstick in 643 Satin Plum

Estee Lauder Pure Color in Pink Parfait and Crystal Pink

Swatches: Coquette, Dazzle, Satin Plum, Pink Parfait, and Crystal Pink, top to bottom

Victoria's Secret Crewneck Sweater

Victoria's Secret Bateau Sweater

Scarves by Sperry Topsider and Free Press

J. Crew Café Trouser

J. Crew Excursion Vest

Sources: Victoria's Secret and J. Crew

Thanks for reading! If you would like an in-depth review of any products listed above, let me know!

What's in my September Birchbox?

      Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of posts recently. School started in August and I needed to find my footing first in both school and choir. It's been going well so far, and I'm excited to share this post with you today!
      I had a birthday recently, and I was ecstatic to receive a Birchbox subscription. I've been eyeing Birchbox for a while, but never actually subscribed. So for the next 6 months, I'll be happy to show you what's in my Birchbox each month and do reviews on the products you find interesting!

The packaging is adorable!

Unboxing...

The are my 5 products of the month: 

1. Beauty Protector Protect & Shampoo - Right now, this product is a trial early release in partnership with Birchbox. The pearl powder in it acts like keratin to repair damage and leave your hair shiny, smooth, less frizzy, and smelling amazing! 

2. Beauty Protector Protect & Condition - The counterpart to Protect & Shampoo, this also contains pearl powder and acts to protect and shield hair from future damage from heat styling tools. It also smells fantastic!

3. Ruffian Nail Lacquer in Fox Hunt - The first lacquer line from Ruffian is awesome! That packaging really made a first impression. Fox Hunt is a bright metallic orange with reddish purple shimmer. It's very similar to Orly Emberstone. Check out the Crowdsourced Collection and the Classics Collection, both from Ruffian.

4. Dr. Lipp Original Nipple Balm for Lips - The name surprised me at first, but after some research I was excited to try it out. It is extremely hydrating, so a little goes a long way. This is the product I am most likely going to purchase in full size. I've only been using it for a couple days, but I can tell there's a massive difference in how smooth my lips are. 

5. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive - This is a very gentle exfoliator that uses acids from fruits to dissolve dead skin and reduce lines and hyperpigmentation. It is organic and delivers spa grade exfoliation, so I'm looking forward to trying this out!

If you would like an in-depth review on any of the products in this month's Birchbox, comment below and let me know.

Thanks for reading!