Birthday Wishlist

My birthday is in exactly one week — can you guess how old I'll be? These are just a few things I've been wanting for a while and are definitely birthday wishlist worthy.

1. ASOS High Brow Mustache Rings - I'm not really into the whole mustache trend but this ring set is just so cute. Eyebrows, glasses, and mustache that stack on top of each other to create the cutest look ever.

2. Enrapture Encode Totem Styler - I've been really into curls and waves as of late and I've heard through the blogger grapevine that this is the holy grail of stylers. The barrel has three separate sections which can be set at different temperatures to create a ton of different style curls and waves. Want. Want. Want.

3. Topshop Jersey Skater Skirt - This is basically the perfect staple skirt for any wardrobe. I'm not sure why I haven't bought it yet, but I'm pretty sure I will within the next two weeks.

4. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm - Beauty Flash Balm is another product I've heard really great things about. I've started to get really into skincare and this is something I definitely want to add to my daily regimen. It brightens and tightens and seems like a great product to use under makeup!

5. NARS Deep Throat Blush - I currently own Orgasm but want something more subtle for days that I feel like less is more. Deep Throat seems like the perfect shade of pink to give me a natural-flush look.

5. Topshop VECTRA3 Studded Slippers in Nude - I love the whole loafter/slipper thing going on and basically want every pair I come across. The nude shade + studs make for a pretty adorable combination. I don't own any nude shoes at the moment (gasp) but will probably have more than a few pairs in my collection in the coming months.

Bumble & bumble Surf Spray

Bumble and bumble Surf Spray · $24

So this wasn't a product that I bought, it was a product Richard bought to style his hair — but what the hell, I figured I'd try it too.

I've always been into having my hair verrrrrrrry straight since it's naturally ridiculously curly, but as of late I like a bit of wave and volume. Today I thought I'd give this a go and it turned out pretty nice. I put it in after straightening my hair, and this was the effect that I got! I did straighten some pieces that were really out of place but this was the overall effect.

I used this with Bumble and bumble's Styling Lotion for a little hold and texture. I have to say, I'm starting to love the tousled beach look especially since it's been glorious outside. Now all I need is a tan!

What do you just think of surf sprays? Have you tried this one?

Benefit: Full Glam Ahead

Benefit Full Glam Ahead · $12

On my way out of Sephora I saw this little box of goodness and couldn't resist. After my amazing experience with Sun Beam I figured why not try a few more products from Benefit aaaaand of course, I wasn't let down.

BADgal Lash is my new favorite mascara. The brush amazing; it's really big and thick which helps plump up my lashes while adding a nice amount of length. The bottle itself is cute (as with a lot of Benefit's branding) and I definitely see myself repurchasing this once this little bottle runs dry.


High Beam is hyped up like none other. Everyone seems to say its like model-in-a-bottle so I was really excited to try it. Unfortunately it seems that the pinky tones didn't mesh well with my olive skin, but I'm definitely willing to try it a few more times to see if I can work it out. I've thought of possibly mixing Sun Beam and High Beam so maybe I'll try that and see what happens.

Stay Don't Stray is a "360 degree primer for concealers and eye shadows" and it really is exactly that. I use this a lot with my concealer and the one thing I really love about it is how much it brightens the area under my eyes. It holds my concealer like none other, so I'm pretty excited to try this with shadows! I'm not sure it's a product that I need to own, but I definitely love using it and having it around.

Overall I'm pretty happy with this mini set and it was definitely worth $12 (if not more). I have a feeling that I'm starting to grow a serious addiction to Benefit products, and I do have a bunch more things I want to try from them (*cough* POREfessional, CORALista, Hello Flawless! etc etc *cough*).


What are your favorite Benefit products? Any recommendations on what I should try next?

Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo

Batiste Blush Dry Shampoo* · $7.99

Let me start out by saying: I have super curly, dry, color-treated hair — because of that, there is absolutely no way I can wash my hair every single day. It will get even drier and the breakage I sometimes see is just crazy. I've been looking for a dry shampoo to use between washes that will ultimately make my life easier. Batiste Blush does exactly that.

This stuff is amazing and soooo easy to use. Shake. Spray. Massage in. Brush. Style. Done. That's it. It helps get rid of all of those unwanted oils while giving your hair a bit of extra body. It also helps make hair so much more manageable on days you go without washing. The smell of this one is really sweet; very floral, hints of vanilla, kind of strong (but not too strong).  I've been using this constantly since I got it and honestly, its a god-send. I'm definitely sold on using dry shampoo, especially Batiste, so much so that I went out and bought another can just to have around (different scent!).

Another thing I love about this brand is the packaging — it's so cute! Each can has it's own personality and there are quite a few scents you can buy/use depending on your mood and what you're looking for. If you're not already using dry shampoo, you should definitely try it! It really is awesome to have around and is definitely something I'll always have on hand.

Have you used Batiste dry shampoo before? What do you think of it? If not, what do you use?

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!

Agent18 iPhone Cases {giveaway!}

Agent18 Vintage Floral iPhone Case* · $29.95

Agent18 Lux Gold/White iPhone Case * · Coming Soon

Aside from makeup, skincare, and other things of that sort, one thing I can't seem to pry myself away from is my iPhone. It goes everywhere with me and holds the contents of my life, so to speak. As with anything else I love having things that add a little personality to everyday items which is exactly why I am in love with these iPhone cases. They're sturdy, thin/light, and absolutely gorgeous. I've been using them both a ton; Vintage Floral when I'm feeling a bit more feminine and the Lux when I'm in a more fun and bold mood. I love how slim and barely there they are while also doing the job of protecting my phone. I definitely foresee myself buying a couple of their other cases — they're just so cute.

Now for the fun part — Agent18 and I have teamed up for a giveaway; enter and you could win the Vintage Floral iPhone case, wheeeee!

To enter you must:

• Follow Agent18 on Twitter
• Follow my blog (either via Google Friend Connect or Bloglovin')
• Tweet my review with the hashtag #winA18

The contest will run for two weeks, so you've got plenty of time to enter. You must do all of the steps above to qualify. At the end of the two weeks the giveaway winner will be announced so be sure to check back! Also, don't forget to check out Agent18's website and Facebook page!

Do you guys have a favorite iPhone case? What do you think of these and Agent18's other cases?