Ulta Haul

Hello lovelies,

over the weekend I had went to Ulta and bought a wide range of stuff, so now I am super excited to share what I bought with you lovely people.

Some products will have their own separate review, so just stay tuned :)

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Okay, let's get started.

When I went into Ulta with many intentions to splurge, I had to make sure I had to buy my favorite face wash. Biore's Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser is the absolute best cleanser I have used. For a long time I was using Neutrogena's Invigorating Foaming Scrub mainly because of that cooling sensation, but for some reason my skin wasn't getting as clean as it made it feel. Also, it would leave my skin really dry. 

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Biore's cleanser gives me that cooling sensation because of the menthol that is in the cleanser and it keep my skin the normal soft that it. When I wash it off it, water glides off my face and it makes for a really awesome makeup canvas which is awesome when it's 100 degrees in Florida at the moment.

There are many benefits for charcoal on your skin but, the one Biore is proud of is that charcoal has the ability to draw out and absorb the oils and impurities that cause breakouts and acne. 

My skin is not really one to have a lot of pimples at once- but when I do it's so very annoying because they are not merciless, they hurt so bad :c- but only because I use this to prevent it. I have normal skin, I am not saying this is your perfect product but try it out if you are having trouble finding your no. 1 product. 

Since we are talking about faces one thing that was so difficult for me to find was moisturizer for the day time. Especially because in the summer time, I wanted to find one with SPF but that wasn't going to melt underneath my makeup. When I was at Ulta one of the floor associates she tried to sell me Benefit's moisturizer that was $32, I tested it and knew that it would be way too heavy for my skin, and I am not balling in dough like that so I swerved on over to Neutrogena to see what they had to offer.

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I bought Neutrogena's Oil-Free Moisturizer with SPF 35. When I saw it I was happy that it was $11.99 and that the SPF 20 more factors than Benefit's because I get really red from just standing in the sun for a minute. So it claims that it is oil-free and that it absorbs very quickly while still being able to protect you from the premature signs of aging and from the harmful UV rays of the sun. 

If you want to see what I think of this product click here :) .

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Next I bought NYX's Angel Veil makeup primer. I have tried Lancome's makeup primer that is oil free and I personally don't like it because it isn't absorbed fully by my skin probably because it was too heavy. Also because it's getting to that summer time in Florida, I wanted something lightweight that would make my makeup last. Plus I am very big fan of NYX cosmetics, I am in love with everything matte that they have.

It claims to be a primer that "perfects" your skin while being able to create a comfortable canvas and that "makes makeup last with a satin smooth finish".

If you want to see my review on this product click here ") .

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I also bought Sally Hansen's Miracle Gel nail polish in Blacky O because I just like that color (or mixture of multiple colors). It's pretty okay, I wouldn't compare it to a salon or the one's that need a UV/LED light but it dries very fast which is super convenient.

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Okay so this next product is very popular in the beauty world and I hadn't really believed everyone that this product really is what they say it is.

I purchased Too Faced's Better than Sex Mascara. I had seen so many people review this mascara on YouTube from hauls but, I never understood why it was so great and fantastic especially because $21 could have gotten me 3 different types of mascara. I got it because I have this problem when I put on mascara and my lashes look like spider's legs.

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If you want to see my review on this product, click here (-.^) .

Next I bought Lorac's TANtalizer Highlighter & Matte Bronzer Duo.

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I really love contorting and highlighting because of the accentuation they do, but I never found the right highlighter. I think it does a pretty good job but my highlighter brush is full of bronzer because I used it for contoring so once I clean it-if ever- I will be able to judge the product accordingly.

I bought quite a few lip products and they include Rimmel's 16 HR Provocalips lip gloss, Exaggerate Lipliner, and Revlon's Lipstick.

Rimmel's Provocalips lip gloss review.

I am really digging the whole nude lips and I especially like the dark reddish nude colors, so if anyone knows about some really good one's let me know :D

Thanks for reading, the links will soon be active later on tonight sit tight.

Tattoo's :)

Hello my lovely readers,

personally I don't even know how to begin this post. Most younger women such as myself are often excited to talk about this topic but for some reason, I am not all that excited. 

Okay... let's talk about tattoo's. So when I hear the words I think art, expression, individuality, and a lot of mystical meanings. Some might think young, foolish, immature, waste of money, rebellion, and all these other negative connotation. Others think it's just a tattoo. Which is fine, but why is it that getting a tattoo is a big deal? I am not talking about planning the tattoo, I am talking about planning you life after the tattoo. Which may not seem like a big deal for some people but then is for others. 

I wrote an essay about people who either can't get jobs because they had tattoos and how there is no protection for that, also I presented this argument in 10th grade even though my horrible English teacher didn't really care to listen to my group's argument and support. I guess she felt that it wasn't as important as human trafficking; which is not equally as important but deserved the same amount of attention. I remember this really annoying, know it all girl said that she wouldn't let her child go to a pediatrician that looked like Birdman.  I would have liked to say to her that she rather go to a pediatrician that looks the part but treats you child for polio when your kid just has a little cold, but unfortunately our Jesus freak teacher cut us off and told us to take our seats. 

Personally I feel like that is just as bad as saying you don't want an Indian doctor looking at your kid because of what they have on their skin. I could careless what doctors have on their skin, just get whatever needs to be done and make sure it's right. 

It's an unfortunate truth that many people think like that 16 anal retentive girl. I don't really know where the thought is heading in the years to come because my generation can be super open-minded but at the same time so closed and narrow minded. I know what a lot of adults are thinking though and I hear you. You think that this is some sort of rebellion and revelation for your kids, that we have too many privileges, and how we want too much. Well I get it, you really just want us to be normal heterosexual with clear skin, two and half kids, and all that other social norm bull crap beings that you grew up to know and love. I am not trying to attack the belief systems of others, I am not trying to change reasoning's, I am simply talking.

I think it would be preposterous to get a tattoo in spite of someone, what would I gain from that? Pride? I think I have enough of that already, I feel like tattoo's are something that should be experienced but are often not and that's okay too. There are many indulgences in this world that should be explored but are often prevented because of what other's will do or think. It's hard to learn to not give a crap about what people think about you especially family. But at the end of the day you're the person living with either the regret or the satisfaction about a new experience. 

By the way, I totally want a tattoo or five in the near to distant future.

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Game Addiction

Hello lovelies, 

So I just wanted to let you know that I have recently purchased some games :)

So Target had a really nice sale this week where customers can buy one game and get another game for 50% off. Now I don't know about you but that sounds pretty great to me. 

So at Target I bought Kingdom Hearts Remix 2.5 for my PlayStation

and Far Cry 4

I have never played the first Kindom Hearts for the PS2 but one of my friends introduced me to the series and I am in love. Kingdom Hearts Remix 2.5 has three different sets of games from the series, what happens is what I hope to find out because it's not like the versions that you can play on the PS3 because they are a bit different. I would recommend Kingdom Hearts to anyone, including my zombie obsessed little sister who hates games that are girly and easy. But it's such a beautiful game and Utada Hikaru's voice just gets you in the right feels and with Disney being a part of the game it's super family friendly.

Far Cry 4 is a game I'd never thought I would get because I am really bad at shooting, aiming, and fighting usually because I get scared or anxious and sometimes I am just really bad at games like this. But I saw my brother and older cousin play it and I was just amazed and so I thought I would get it because it was a happening game so why the hell not. I have never played and of the other Far Cry games but I guess I'll learn as I go.

The last game I purchased from the PlayStation store is Journey. Journey is the beautifully crafted game that just takes you to a whole new world of gaming. It's serene but not boring and it's a nice little quick play. I have only ever thought of buying the game and now that I am finally playing it, I feel so happy. It's so beautiful and just ugh. I have yet to complete it but I can already understand why this game had won and been nominated for so many awards.

What kind of games do you guys enjoy, play, or want to play but are scared or unsure? Let me know in the comments.

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Flagship Phones

Hello lovelies,

So recently at Mobile World Congress Barcelona, many cellular companies announced their flagship phones for the 2015 year. Flagship cell phones are the phones that companies release and they are usually a follow up from the last generation phone. Famous flagships include, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, HTC One, and others. 

This year Samsung released the specks and designs of their flagships. Samsung has come out with the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. The S6 was long rumored to have some crazy features and wacky designs. When Samsung released the Note 4 Edge there were many rumors that said that Samsung would only make that version, but me knowing better, no one who respects Samsung would fly with that. Samsung has really updated their flagship and they really have listened to their customers. 

The new S6 and S6 Edge come in four colors which is a nice change from just black and white, and if you were lucky gold. The four colors are black, white, gold(ish), and a deep blue. Speaking of change, Samsung has gotten rid of the removable back as well as, the compartment to add memory with a micro SD card. Samsung said that they were waiting to do this until they were sure that there would be no malfunctions with the phone. Personally I don't like that you are unable to add memory but I completely understand why they did that, as a lot of customers requested a thinner phone.

They gladly cut back on TouchWiz which is a super crappy software that Samsung persistently continues to use, I have no idea why they couldn't have made it better or just remove it all together.

Personally I would not get this phone only because I have an S3 and there are just too many issues with it and it drives me crazy. It will glitch like crazy and can't work as fast as me and unfortunately, I can no longer receive the latest Andriod updates. 

Although the S6 Edge is tempting, I feel like trying out a new company. Which I'll talk about next week.

Thanks for reading!

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"Why Did You Cut Off Your Hair?!"

Hello my lovelies, 

Today I wanted to touch upon a subject that I get asked when I am approached by a old friends, current friends, family, and people I have not seen since the 9th grade.  

Why did I decided to cut off my hair, now you see ladies and gentlemens, for some weird reason in society if you are biologically a woman and you cut your hair oh I don't know, maybe like a bob, people are going to question your ways and why you decided to take this route. 

In this society there is some sort of stigma that if a woman chops off a good length of hair she is going through some traumatic crisis. 

I am here to tell you that is not the case (sorry). 

I had first cut my hair in January of last year, with around 6-7 inches of hair when it was curly. 

This photo was one of my Facebook profiles.

As you can see in the photo above I have pretty long hair. I think it is an in between of 3a and 3b hair. For those who don't know, you hair type is categorized with a number and a letter and there are certian aspects you have to consider depending on the type of hair you have. Anyways, in January of 2014, I had this sudden urge to chop off all my hair just because I wanted to. I know what you all might be thinking, why would a woman want to deliberately cut her hair, well you see in the 21st century women are allowed to want things and put them into action. 

This is the FB photo I put up same day I cut my hair.

 When I did cut my hair, I had a very stubborn hairstylist who would refuse to cut my curly mane so short which was so frustrating and I ended up never going there again because she would listen to what I wanted.

I had went to a Dominican lady for a few months after but since it was such a small establishment, she didn't have the tools that were needed to accomplish the hair I wanted. So I left and searched for a different salon before my hair got too long. 

My hair was turning into a short curly bob and I was very frustrated and angry because if the first lady would had done it right, it would had stayed in the range of pixie. 

I finally found this super hipster salon to cut my hair really fantastic-even though I had to pay a little more, which ticked me off a little- Jessica, my stylist, had made the sides even keep a bit of hair on the top and it was great. 

I loved the way she cut it and everything but then my issue was that my curls would not behave and I saw Kennedy Grace (@wtfkennedy is her instagram) had shaved her head so I thought I would try it as well.

There is something about shaving your head, it's so freeing and honestly I think it's beautiful because it shows off the person's face and I find faces pretty when hair isn't all up in there. I really enjoy it a lot.

When I first went out I obviously got stared at but, when I asked for permission to shave it I told my mother that I would not deny my fellow Americans the simple act of staring at a beautiful creature like myself. I stare at people all the time and I have a grand ol' time. Even though the human race is full of not nice people that's okay because I didn't shave it for them, and I am happy with my hair.

Bottom line is, I cut and shaved my head because I can. I love not having so much hair because it's different and I like change. So if you decide to change your hair whether it would be to grow it out or cut all off, remember to do it for you because no one else is living your life, you are.

Thanks for reading,

Samantha Billings

Update

Hello lovelies,

First let me start off with apologizing for not putting up the shopping haul. I actually wished I would have just done it but, I got really busy and then really lazy because of spring break. I had all the pieces finally and then I just didn't know what to do. 

So long story short I will not be doing the shopping haul because it's way over due, so instead I'll be uploading just outfits that feature the clothes and accessories I have. 

I don't have much to say, except sorry. But for sure expect a Japanese Subscription service review. It will take long not because I don't want to do it, but I recently have been dieting and I don't want to break and shove all the delicious treats in my face. 

It's crazy hard but I am determined to do this. So please be patient with me and pray that I don't end up like Pusheen lol :)

Thanks you guys. 

Love,

Princess Samantha

Shopping Story

Hello my lovely readers, 

Let me just tell you all about my horrid experience from the day before. I am with my grandmother to go shopping at "Garbage-field" mall. I have always held up this sense of class for the "Garbage-field" mall. Let me just tell you that if it wasn't for one store to two stores, I would have cried from this frustrating and unsuccessful shopping trip.

So I am so excited to go to the "Garbage-field" mall with my grandmother who was visiting. I park in the Macy's parking lot, because my grandmother loves Macy's. We get there and it's pretty empty but my hopes are set pretty high because my heart wasn't really set on shopping at Macy's anyways.

I look around not really seeing much for myself or my grandmother, which was weird because my grandmother really likes that place. Unfortunately, we leave Macy's dissatisfied and we head into the actual mall.

We passed by a few small stores before heading to Charlotte Russe, I love Charlotte Russe for their pants. I love the material and how they stretch and just ugh, I love them. But guess what, "Garbage-field" mall closed it down. I have no idea why "Garbage-field" mall would do this to me because I -used to- love them and how they weren't very crowded but still had likable stores but, not anymore.

Although, I was EXTREMELY upset, I had not lost hope because I knew that there was a Wet Seal there as well and Love Culture.

Now these stores are usually hit or miss so I was hoping for a good day, did I get it, no.

Wet Seal decided to remodel their store apparently and everything at Love Culture was just not good.

I was on the verge of tears as we passed these stores and went to Dillard's. If you guys need to know anything about me you need to know that I don't like shopping at Dillard's, like with a super sized passion. I think they are over priced and I have seen same clothes at JCPenny's for a lot cheaper. Anyway, we go upstairs to look at the jeans and nothing, nada, zilch, there was not one thing that met my standards.

I was so looking forward to this shopping trip and it was nearly ruined except for G by Guess. I want to thank G by Guess for being a affordable alternative to Guess clothing, I also want to thank them for just being a fabulous store all the time and for saving me from a nearly horrible shopping trip.

I got a couple of things from G by Guess in the store, but I then bought a lot of stuff online. By the way if you lovelies sign up now you get 10% off plus free standard shipping. This is not sponsored but I just really appreciated them being there when I needed most haha.

Anyway I wanted to let you guys know that I will soon be making a shopping haul post soon, I just need my shipments to come in first. Thank you for listening to my story, comment if you had any similar experiences or if you have any stories of your own, I would love to read them.

"TTFN, Ta Ta For Now"