Tip Tuesday #7

Has this ever happened to you? Ran out of shaving gel/cream and you really need to shave..what do you do you do? You can use your conditioner to shave. It seems strange but it works just as well, plus leaves you legs soft. 

Try it and leave me a comment on how it worked for you. 
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Random

I swear Dr Pepper Lip Smackers is like my lips but better. I used to use this as a kid but I recently discovered I still love this. It just gives my lips the perfect rosy color without looking like I have anything really on.

If you try it and love it comment below or tweet me @arandom_thought. 

Tip Tuesday #6

For those girls how love to curl their lashes. The best way to keep those lashes curled is to use a waterproof mascara. After you curl your lashes, apply a coat of waterproof mascara, and then apply your favorite mascara. You will see a difference.

Try it and leave me a comment on how it worked for you. 
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13 Non-Beauty Favorites From 2013

These are my non-beauty favorites from 2013.

1. CVS
- I have a major obsession with walking around CVS and looking at beauty products. I know its weird but its my guilty pleasure.

2. The color teal/turquoise
- This was my year for this color. Everywhere I went this color was there. Love this color so much and I have an obsession with match everything I have to the color.

3. Starbucks
- I am a coffee girl. Three things I like about Starbucks: one, good coffee, two, gold card, three, nice people who work there (including the cute guys).

4. Author: Dee Henderson
-  Dee Henderson's writing makes it easy to get lost in her books and she develops her characters well. I like the O'Malley Series, Jennifer's Story, Kidnapped, Full Disclosure, and Unspoken (newest book, which I am currently reading).

5. TV Show: Nashville
- I like country music and drama shows. This show is the prefect combo of those two. The Nashville writers do a good job at portraying how relationships can get complicated but yet we still our bound by that interpersonal need.

6. TV Show: Chicago Fire
- Lets talk intense...this show comes back every week with something new and intense. The show does not fail to deliver each week and I am looking forward to Chicago PD.

7. TV Show: Law and Order SVU
- This season has been so good. The show never fails at drawing me in because the writers do a great job at portraying human nature. The show maybe another cop show on tv but to me I look at it more psychologically.

8. TV Show: The Big Bang Theory
- This show is my comedic relief from my serious shows. I like that you don't have to watch the episodes in order if you don't want to but it helps to get some of the dialog. Sometimes the science/intellectual stuff is over my head but I still love the show. Its just so funny!

9. TV Show: Psych
- I just love Shawn and Gus's bro-mance on the show. It kinda of reminds me of my relationship with one of my best friends. The show is also another comedic relief and its always funny.

10. YouTube
- This year I found some really cool things on YouTube like, beauty, crafts, podcast, shows, viral videos, science experiments, reviews, tips, parenting related stuff (I know weird but I find it interesting), music, tutorials, vlogs, and weather related stuff (if you know me you know I would subscribe to Tornado Videos). YouTube has exploded this year and I just can't get enough.


11. Boo Boo
- My bunny Boo Boo is just the sweetest thing. We had been separated for almost 3 years while I was away at college. Now that I am back its like I never left. I just love her so much and I can tell she loves me too. The other night she was sitting in my lap and fell asleep it was just the cutest.

Boo Boo chilling in the backyard. 

12. My Best Friends

- I would not have made it though the year with out my best friends. They were my sounding board, my support, made me laugh and cry, were weird with me, and kept me sane. I am so glad I got to know the 3 of you (you know who you are). 

13. My Degree in Psychology

- I graduated in July 2013 with my B.A. in Psychology. It is my most proud accomplishment. It took me 5 years to complete it but I DID IT! When the graduates walked down the hall to walk in, all the professors were lined up cheering for us, it was the best moment of my life! Ok I almost cried. I would not have traded those 3 years away at school for anything. I made some really great friends, learned a lot, and matured. It was a growing experience that has made made me a better person. 

Me pretty excited waiting for the ceremony to start!

Me and my sister after my graduation. I am so grateful that she was able to come out to celebrate with me. 

13 Beauty Favorites From 2013

I wanted to share what my favorite beauty products were of 2013. These are the products I reached for on a regular basis.

1. John Frieda Radiant Red Shampoo and Brilliant Brunette.
- I switched between both of these in 2013 because I dye my hair. By far I love the Radiant Red the best. It keeps the red color I like and it works well with my hair. The Brilliant Brunette worked but it kept my brown hair on the lighter side and pulled the blonde in my hair out.

2. John Frieda Frizz Ease Smooth Start Hydrating Conditioner

- I LOVE THIS STUFF SOOO MUCH! It really controls my frizz and smooths my hair. It smells amazing and the smell stays in my hair for days. I've been using this for years and will continue to use it! 

3. TRESemme Salon Silk with Argon Oil
- I use this right after the shower. I comb through my hair and put this just on the ends. It really helps hydrate my dry ends.

4. TRESemme Climate Control Mousse 

- Pretty self explanatory...its mousse. 

5. Physicians Formula Eye Liner

- The black eye liner from this line is so great. It goes on very black and does not smudge. By far my favorite eyeliner. I wish Physicians Formula would sell the black eyeliner separately instead of in the trio. I don't get as much use out of the brown and hardly ever use the purple. 

6. Physicians Formula Organic Wear Black Mascara

- I love that this mascara is organic because I don't want to put anything harmful near my eyes. 

7. MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation with SPF 15 in NC 15

- . I have a hard time matching foundation to my skin because I am so fair and this is perfect for me. 

8. MAC Studio Fix Concealer in NC 15 

- This is a perfect match to the Studio Sculpt foundation. 

9. MAC Mineralized Skinfinish in Light Plus

- This is perfect for all over swipe of powder or building it up for contouring the face. 

10. NYX Smokey Look Kit

- These eyeshadows are just perfect. The dark chocolate color I use for my eyebrows, the taupe and grey color good for all over the eyelid, the black great for smoking out a look, and the white is great for a highlight. I do not care for the lip glosses in this kit but I love the eyeshadows. This palette is compact which is perfect of travel. 

11. L'oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Liquid Diamond.

- I love this eyeshadow. It last all day, it doesn't crease, and its a great everyday look. I seriously reach for this everyday. 

12. Sephora Pro Flawless Airbrush Brush

- I love to use this for my foundation. The MAC Studio Sculpt is a full coverage foundation and best to use with a dense brush or sponge. 

13. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment 

- I put this on at night before bed and wake up with softer lips. Its very moisturizing but still smells good.