Twilight bath bomb: Lush Review

Last night I had a killer headache and I just wanted to be soothed and let all my thoughts and my body rest. So I popped out my Twilight bath bomb so that I could use it. To me, it smells of lavender, as explained in the online description, but also of toffee and honey or something sweet like that. It's a very nice scent. It's a light purplish pink color, and it's decorated with stars and half moons. It's such a cute little thing, and only for $6.55. That might seem expensive, especially for only one use at a time, but it was a treat definitely worth it, and especially in comparison to many of Lush's other bath bombs. I filled the tub and got in, and then plopped in the bath bomb. As soon as it hit the water, it began to fizz and the smell of lavender, toffee, and honey filled the room. Soon enough, these lovely tendrils of pink and blue came out and swirled around in the tub before melting into the mix like liquid cotton candy. It dissolves very quickly, and after several minutes, all that was left was a thin shell of pink, which I crumbled into the water. At first, the water was a deep purple, but soon enough it was a midnight coloring, like a mix of blue and purple together. It was a very relaxing show and the scent stayed with me the entire end. By the end of it, I was already feeling pretty heavy-lidded. Oh, and on the top of the water is this very pretty luster to add even more to the beauty of this product. Once the water is drained, there may be a bit of sparkle residue left over, but nothing that can't be fixed with a splash of water. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this product. It's my favorite Lush item so far, and it will definitely be a staple in my household. 6/5 star rating for me. And yes, it was just that great. This makes me rather excited to try other lavender scented products, like French Kiss, Ickle Baby Bot, Blue Fun, and such. I can see why it's such a popular product.

Lush Cocktail: Brightside and You've Been Mangoed

I absolutely adored Brightside, and You've Been Mangoed was delightful the first time around. And I needed a nice, warm, relaxing bath to soothe my headache last night. So, I threw in the last half of my You've Been Mangoed luxury bath melt and a fourth of my Brightside Bubble Bar. The bubbles were even more overwhelming than ever, smooth and frothy like bathing in liquid silk. My skin was very soft. However, I did find that the luxury bath melt scent of lemon did slightly overpower the Brightside bar orange scent. And, at least for me, it smelled kind of like lemon air freshener, with a hint of orange. So the second time around using the bath melt, it was kind of tiring, though it was still a nice bath. The bath was bright orange, like the sun rising up in the air. Together, the bath products make for a very soothing, soft, colorful bath, with an overall score of 4/5. This makes me very excited to try out Pink Flamingo bubble bar and Mmmelting Marshmallow Moment bath melt as a bath cocktail, as I think these will go well together. And, judging from the Brightside bubble bar, I'm also very interested to try out the Comforter. Lush is honestly so great for my anxiety. Love it.

My Travel Dreams...Europe (The UnKnowns)

.Albania
.Andorra
.Armenia
.Austria*
.Bosnia and Herzegovina
.Bulgaria
.Croatia
.Czech Republic*
.Denmark*
.Estonia
.Finland*
.Germany
.Greece
.Hungary
.Iceland*
.Italy
.Kazhakstan
.Kosovo
.Latvia
.Lithuania
.Luxembourg
.Romania
.Russia
.Serbia*
.Slovakia
.Slovenia
.Sweden
.Switzerland*
.Turkey
.Ukraine
*Places of most interest as well as safest

Dear Killer Literature Review

"I know how to surprise somebody. You just gotta stab them."
Those are the words of my nine year old sister. I'll be watching out for her on April Fool's Day, for sure. Which leads me into the review of the day...
"Dear Killer" was a book that I knew I wanted to read the moment I picked it up in my local library. I have only praise for this particular book. Written by Katherine Ewell, the main character, Kit, is a teenage serial killer. I've never read a book with the point of view being...well, a killer. I was very intrigued by the Kit's thoughts, and how she justified murder. It truly was an interesting read, to get inside the mind of the killer. I also felt that the other characters were well thought out and developed smoothly throughout the book. The ending was very satisfying, at least for me. The only thing I'll say is, I like when the main character has a little bit of...well, we'll say, trouble, at the end. "Dear Killer" is probably the most intriguing and captivating book I've read in a long time, and for that, I give this literature pick a 5/5 star rating. I definitely recommend it. Trust me, you won't regret it.

Lush Review: Brightside Bubble Bar

Oh, snap. The best decision I EVER made was to buy the Brightside Bubble Bar. It has a very sweet and uplifting orangey scent that I was automatically attracted to. It retails for $11.95, but it's HUGE and can be used for several baths, so in my opinion, it is well worth the cost. I had a grueling workout today via Just Dance 2016 (which I may or may not be reviewing later on) and I smelled like greasy Wendy's french fries, so I wanted to take an enjoyable and relaxing bath. I decided to get out my Brightside bubble bar. I put it beneath the faucet as the tub filled up with hot water, and almost immediately the water began to turn this lovely, vibrant orange. Once it softened a bit, I crumbled about a fourth of the bar into the tub and put the remainder of the bar out to dry. My current Snapchat story is filled with pictures of my bath. It smelled just as strong as the bar had originally, and it was like bathing in orange juice. Oh, and the bubbles were absolutely fantastic! So many came from just a tiny portion of the bar, and it was absolutely breathtaking. This Lush product really packed a punch. I soaked in it for a good hour and a half, purely enjoying myself, until my fingers were completely pruned up. Once I exited the tub, my skin was soft and supple, and still smelled faintly of orange. There is a tiny bit of cleanup to do afterwards, as some of the bubbles collected around the rim once the water had been drained, not to mention the fact that bubbles were all over me, too!!! But, it's an easy fix with a little bit of water to coax it down the drain. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Brightside. 5/5 for me. It was lovely. I loved it.  I could imagine it going well with Avobath, or perhaps Yuzu and Cocoa Bubbleroon, and You've Been Mangoed luxury bath melt. Anything citrus, I think, would mix smoothly. I highly recommend this Lush product, and to be honest, now that I've tried it out, I'm tempted to go out to the mall and buy some more Lush products. Maybe splurge a little bit. We'll see.

TV Tuesday: iZombie Review

Oh my goodness. No words can describe my admiration for iZombie. It's my all-time favorite television show. And tonight's episode certainly did not disappoint. It was very intense. I think it's always very interesting to see Liv taking on different personality traits in every episode and to see every. single. recipe. she makes with the brains she has to eat to survive. Forget solving murders, just get your own cooking show for zombies. And then there was the murder case to solve, which always teaches Liv a lesson in her life. And there's the bad guys: Blaine, Major, Max Rager, and Drake. And honestly, I cried over Blaine tonight. Honestly, I can't help but fall for at least one of the bad boys. He came back to life and it was like BAM YES PLEASE. And can we get more of him in just the boxers? And we can't forget that Major almost ends up spilling the beans about him being the Chaos Killer to Liv, but then Rita gets home and runs into both Major and Liv. On Major's way out, he calls her by "Rita" and Liv ends up finding out the truth, about him and her roommate having a "thing" with each other. Mind blown, guys. I can't wait until the next episode.

Music Review: Melanie Martinez

I first picked up a Melanie Martinez album due to my best friend, who'd introduced me to her music. Right away, I was hooked. Her album, "Crybaby" is pure genius. My sister describes her music as "creepy", but I say otherwise. "Crybaby" is the likes of nothing I've ever listened to before. Each song is like an intricate story, each one leading into the next seamlessly. It's dark and slightly pessimistic, which suits me just right. I may be a fairly happy and confident person, but my taste in music is a different story. The songs tell tales of very real problems in these days, and it's nice to relate. Additionally, every track has well-written lyrics and a catchy beat, and I've been listening to this album every single day since the day I purchased it. I can't praise Melanie Martinez's first album enough, and I highly recommend it. It's a 5/5 for me.

Drugs: An Honest Review

Drugs seem to be an integral part of the high school society, all the fun of being a teenager. People in the eighth grade are already doing it, and so now I'm really stirred up on the subject. Doesn't matter what you're on, cough syrup, benzos, ritalin, meth, it's all the same. It's like the best antidepressant ever made. Until it's not. From Delsym, to codeine, to norcos, to ritalin. Even if you never get on to the illegal stuff, doesn't matter. It sucks, and sure, you can say you "only" do it once in a while, but whenever you're not on it, you crave it. And once you're off it, you go through all the withdrawal symptoms. And it utterly and completely sucks. The same goes for drinking and smoking. Honestly, if you want have a good time without, like, dying of an overdose or something, I don't know, just...drink a Dr. Pepper and have some friends over or something. I don't know. You do you. But no drugs for me, thanks.

Soft Coeur (the Honeymooner): Lush Review

Before I deduced to hop into bed one night, I decided to put the Honeymooner massage bar to the test. It smelled of white and milk chocolate to me, as real as though I felt like I should eat it. I typically go for scents that are citrusy, smell of vanilla or coconut, chocolate, or any other such sweets, so this was right up my alley. I rubbed it around in my hands a bit, and it came pretty easily on to my hand. It rubbed well into my hands and arms, and the smell is as strong as ever. However, I must admit, it is a bit oily (though after about ten minutes it should sink into your skin nicely) and it was pretty costly, but I think it'll last a good while and besides, it smells like chocolate. I mean, why not? I can see myself carrying this with me, whether on vacation or to school. It's a chocoholics most beautiful dream. I rate it a 4/5 stars, because I think the price would've been more reasonable at, say, $8 rather than nearly $11. However, it's definitely worth trying out. I love to use it for my elbows daily, and this massaged bar has yet to disappoint me. It's been more than six weeks already. Honestly, though, just shower me in this lovely fragrance and I'll be eternally grateful and all set to go.

The Nom Noms: TGI Friday's Review

It's Foodie Friday! So, I'm critiquing TGI Friday's. I'd never been there before and I was expecting it to be much like any old Red Robin, something similar to that. The reality exceeded my expectations. I ordered a BLT on ciabatta bread, no avocado, with fries. The fries were okay, but the sandwich was absolutely fantastic. I could've done with a little less bacon, but it is a BLT, so what can I say? After devouring my entire meal, I ordered an Oreo Madness. That was the icing and the cherry on the cake. Oreo Madness is an ice cream sandwich with two slabs of Oreo cookie and cookies and cream ice cream in the middle. Fudge is drizzled generously over the top. The taste is indescribable, it's pure heaven. It tasted very similar to a recipe my mom makes yearly, an ice cream cake also with a fudge drizzle and cherries to top it all off. Overall, it wasn't too pricy, although each component of my meal was probably loaded with enough calories to make my head spin. But that's to be expected as far as eating out goes. Not only that, but all the staff were friendly and helpful, so that's a definite plus. TGI Friday's is a must when it comes to eating out, with my personal marking at 5/5 stars.

Crepes de Paris Review

I was very excited to try out Crepes de Paris at my local mall. After all, crepes are my all-time favorite food. I'll eat seven or eight in one sitting. Oink oink, I know. It's no secret that I'm a pig when it comes to sweet treats. The atmosphere in Crepes de Paris is lovely. It's cozy and you feel like you've been transported into modern day France. Quaint little tables are set up around the room, and flowers are placed in soda bottles in the center of each table. It's an adorable place. I ordered a Normandie crepe, which has apples, cinnamon, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and alcohol. It was scrumptious. The crepe tasted like an apple pie descended from heaven. No exaggeration there. Although it was on the pricy side, it was well worth the cost. I definitely recommend Crepes de Paris, with a 4/5 star rating. A crepe is the perfect meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even dessert, so why not?

EOS Lipbalm Review

In my opinion after trying an assortment of EOS lip care products, it's just like any other lip balm. Although the lip balms last a substantially longer time than the typical chapstick out there, I just wasn't feeling it. The variety of flavors didn't particularly please my nose or stand out in any way. In fact, I especially disliked the blueberry flavored lip balm. The scent made me feel sick to my stomach. However, I would recommend the mint lip balm. In my eyes, it's the best on the line. The smell is strong, fresh, and just minty enough to my liking. Additionally, it actually keeps my lips soft and smooth and I can feel it working. When applied, it tingles. It's a very outstanding sensation. I also liked the strawberry and creme lip balm, though it didn't seem to work as well as the mint. Overall, I'd give EOS lip care products a 3/5. Although I'm not a huge fan, I do think highly of the mint lip balm, and that is precisely the line's saving grace, at least for me. Enjoy ;)

You've Been Mangoed Melt: Lush Review

I went out on a shopping spree with my sister to the mall last Saturday. Our first stop on the list was Lush. I'd been to Lush before with a couple of friends, but I'd never bought anything. I must admit, I wasn't looking forward to this trip, but it turned out to be worthwhile. I ended up picking out the luxury melt, You've Been Mangoed, and the bath bomb, Brightside. Tonight I decided to put the mango melt to the test. You've Been Mangoed feels oily, rubbing off onto your hand like a bar of soap, but it's not so much a problem because of the lovely strong scent. Contrary to its name, it has more of a zesty lemon scent, and although I'm not particularly fond of lemon fragrances it really did blow me away. I highly appreciated the strength of the scent. It fits perfectly into your palm, and it's a tropical orange color. Very cute, although I must say that for an ounce, it was pretty pricey, at a whopping $6.45. However, it's worth the price, if I do say so myself. I was certainly not disappointed. I filled up the tub halfway with hot water and placed half of the bar in. As it slowly melted in the water, it made these lovely tendrils of bright orange, like little streams of orange juice. Once it had melted completely, the color soaked into the water and my bath turned a subtle orange color, very pretty. The scent remained strong and citrusy, which was very pleasing to my nose. As I soaked in the tub, I could feel my skin softening, smoothening. Even once I'd drained the water and stepped into my towel, my skin was nice and baby smooth. The citrus fragrance lingered both in the bathroom and on my body for a long while, like a nice perfume. All in all, the You've Been Mangoed luxury bath melt is a Lush product that I highly recommend. Although it's expensive for something so small, the scent is strong and fruity in the best way possible. The melt has a lovely visual display once in the water and leaves the skin soft, smooth, and smelling of lemon. I bestow it a 4/5 star rating. Being my first Lush product ever, the mango melt made a great impression on me and if I needed a little bit of moisturizing or wanted a light bath, this would definitely be my go-to.