Once Upon a Time (OUaT) Season 4

The last time I did a post on OUaT was in 2013 (click here to read that). I thought I would share what I think of the show now that it got better in my opinion and it's close to the end of the 4th season!!

The second half of the 4th season is much more interesting and entertaining then the first half. I got over the whole Frozen thing so it was just getting annoying to see it everywhere, but the inclusion of new characters like Cruella was a good idea. It might get tiring at times to keep track of all the characters and their stories, but once they start to connect, it makes more sense.

Episode 20 "Lily" was my favorite episode from the second half of season 4. This episode was really suspenseful and it was interesting to see Regina and Emma team up to beat Gold's plans. The way Regina was talking Emma out of doing something she would regret was great and it definitely showed how much Regina has changed from the very beginning. I love how Regina is now on the good side; a hero in her own way. The episode also ended at an interesting point ;)

I can't wait for the finale and wonder if there will be another season! I highly suggest you watch the show if you haven't already. You can watch Once Upon a Time on Hulu.

Collective Sephora Haul

 

 

I've been more into skincare recently, so I ordered a few things from Sephora in the past few months. I plan to do reviews on some of these products iA so check back soon!

Links to the items have been provided. Just click the product names. You can also enlarge the photos like always.

Disclaimer: I was not sent any of these products. I paid for them myself. These are my honest opinions.

Ole Henriksen The Whole Truth Vitamin C Kit

 

NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation  

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Clinical Concentrate Radiance Booster deluxe sample

Fresh Black Tea Firming Overnight Mask

L'Occitane Immortelle Divine Cream

           

 

Caudalie Founder Favorites Set (currently out of stock @ Sephora)

 

Omorovicza Queen Of Hungary Mist

Nest Midnight Fleur

Drybar Sake Bomb Shampoo

Julep Maven Spring 2015 Welcome Box

I got an email from Swagbucks a few days ago about an offer from Julep Maven. Basically, any newcomers who join the subscription service can get the welcome box for free (just pay for shipping) AND 800 Swagbucks using a promo code!!! (I plan to do a post on Swagbucks in the future iA.) The points really got me so I decided to finally join Julep.

I don't think this offer expires, but the items you get in your welcome box might be different and this free offer is only available to those new to Julep. If you are interested in trying Julep products and want in on the offer from SB, just join Swagbucks here, add the Julep welcome box found here, and type in the promo code SWAGBUCKSFREE once the welcome box is in your cart on julep.com. You should only be paying for shipping and the 800 SB should be added to your Swagbucks account in a few minutes.

Here are the products I got!



Everything came in a cute little box that kept the products from breaking. The box is a little too bulky for what is inside plus the box was full of crinkled papers which can be a hassle to clean up. These are just minor issues though.

I like these colors in the reverse order shown in the picture above. So the purple is my first favorite, then pink, and finally the blue.

The colors in my Spring 2015 Welcome box (from left to right) are Shelly, Vicki, and Flora.

Here are some swatches of the colors on a clear nail wheel. All of these are just 1 coat! These colors are opaque on the first application, but I almost always do at least 2 coats on my nails. I actually don't have these exact colors which I was happy about.

 

I think this is a cute idea that Julep already had a way to add the colors to the top of each polish. This way, if they are standing on a rack or in a case, the colors can be easily seen without taking the polishes out.

 

Just to compare the amount, these Julep polishes have .27 oz. or 8mL of product while a Maybelline Color Show polish has .23 oz. or 7 mL. This isn't a problem for me since it does take me a long time to completely finish a bottle of polish.  

 

A nude/pink lip gloss in Graceful was also included in my box. It is nice, but this color won't do anything for my lips :(

 

Final Thoughts

Overall, I think this box was a nice addition to my collection. I honestly don't plan to keep the subscription since I have way too MANY nail polishes, but I did want to try something from the Julep brand after seeing it EVERYWHERE and couldn't turn down the offer. If you are into (mostly) nail products and don't mind spending around $24.99 per month, then Julep might be for you.

My 2015 Shopping/ Wish List

I thought I would update my last updated wish/to-buy list. Again this is for myself to keep track of  what I want to save up for, but if anyone finds this helpful/ interesting that's great too! The title says 2015 because I am posting it this year and it is updated from my 2014 list, not because I want all these things this year. Nor do I want the items in the order listed below. So here are the things I am keeping my eyes on ;)

Beauty
My Sephora love list has everything so far I want to try from there so listed below are a few beauty things I haven't added yet because I can't find them on the site or I didn't decide which one I want to get. To view my Sephora wish list, you can go to http://www.sephora.com/lovelist/245939602?om_mmc=oth-url-2013loves

- Especially Escada fragrance
- a lighted vanity stand mirror
- a hair "suction" curler like the one by Conair

Clothing 

- black leather jacket
- denim jacket
- new jilbabs/abayas like the picture above

 

Accessories

- medi rings
- shirt collar necklace (something like the one shown above from JewelMint)

My To-Watch List

I have some fun beauty posts to share in the next few weeks, but before that, I thought I would give beauty a break here and share my to-watch list of movies I can't wait to see! I listed the movies in random order. I added trailers too which I thought would be entertaining and useful.

Scooby-Doo! Stage Fright


Scooby-Doo! Frankencreepy


The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
Yes, I haven't watched this yet, but I am waiting to read the book(s) before I do watch the movie. I am looking forward to this since I think it is a bit similar to the Percy Jackson series!


Mockingjay Part 1


The Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb