My favorite scent for summer & who I think should play Christian Grey!

As you all know, summer is approaching very quickly. I am the type of person that has to have some type of body spray or perfume on me before I leave the house. I just like knowing that when people are around me they will smell an amazing scent. I typically change up the scents that I wear with the season because some scents smell more "summery" or "wintery" than others. Last year, I found the perfect summer scent. The smell is literally the definition of a summer scent and it is perfect! Are you ready to find out what it is??? *drum roll please*.......... Bronze Goddess by Estee Lauder! This perfume is absolutely amazing and I could not imagine my summer without it. If you would like to see what notes make up this perfect summer fragrance, you can check it out on the Estee Lauder website here. I can't rave enough about this scent, it smells sooo good!

My next order of business is to tell you all that I am completely obsessed with the book 50 Shades of Grey. Since everyone was talking about it, I decided that I had to read it and I am so glad that I did. I am currently on book number two of the trilogy and I can't wait to see what happens! If you have read it, then i'm sure that you have an idea of who you would like to play Christian Grey. As I was watching The Bachelorette last night, I realized that Kalon McMahon "Helicopter Guy" would be the perfect Christian Grey. Not only is he absolutely gorgeous, he flies a helicopter AND has an impeccable vocabulary like Mr. Fifty Shades himself. If you are a 50 Shades of Grey addict, e-mail me at glitterocity@gmail.com and tell me who you think should play Christian and Anastasia.



Peace, Love, & Glitter
Catherine

Memorial Day Weekend Madness!

Hello my beauties. I am so sorry that I have not posted in awhile, I hope you all had amazing Memorial Day weekends! My weekend was a hectic one for sure! On Friday, I went shopping and out to dinner with my best friend. Saturday something was wrong with my car so that had to be taken care of, and then I went to an ABC (Anything But Clothes) Party at my friend's house (I wore clothes though!). Some of the outfits were really creative and I had a good time! On Saturday, I went to the beach with my friends and my aunt. Then we went to the boardwalk and shopped a little bit before heading home. Today was pretty laid back. My family opened our pool this weekend so in the morning I helped my parents clean it and stuff, then I just hung around with my dad all day (he's the greatest person I know).

I have been having a little bit of writer's block lately with my posts so I decided to just do a post explaining my favorite products at the moment and why I am absolutely in love with them! Okay, the first thing on my list is Urban Decay Primer Potion. This stuff is amazing. I basically work outside and even though i'm sweating in the heat for hours, my eye makeup does not budge with this product. I feel that you could even wear this product by itself because it evens out the skin on your eyes and just makes them look clean and bright. The second thing I have recently fallen back in love with is Pond's Cold Cream. This cream is so amazing for removing makeup. It does not have a harsh smell or dry out your skin, it literally seems like it melts the makeup off of my face and it leaves my skin feeling silky smooth. My next favorite product is my Mint Julep Lip Scrub by LUSH. For some reason, my lips tend to peel sometimes. If you have never tried a lip scrub before I would definitely check out the ones from LUSH. They literally exfoliate all of the dead skin on my lips and it tastes amazing too! The next product I have been loving is Twilight Woods Body Wash. I got this body wash from Bath and Body works and it smells AMAZING. It is unlike any other smell I have ever smelled before. The key notes in this scent are said to be: juicy berry, soft mimosa, apricot nectar, and warm woods. The only thing that I can say is that you have to try it because it's amazing! My last product that I am loving right now is my new blush Punch O' Peach from MAC. This blush is the perfect summer blush for me. I have really pale skin and it just looks amazing no matter what I am wearing on my eyes. I think it would go great with any skin tone and it is definitely my favorite blush right now!

Well guys, that's it for now! Like I said, I hope you all had an amazing weekend and I wish you all a great week. I would love to hear some of your favorite products because I always love trying new things. If you have any blog post suggestions or would like me to review any products feel free to e-mail me at glitterocity@gmail.com :)



Peace, Love, & Glitter
Catherine

Hi Beauties!

I finally received my pin up pictures! If you would like to see them, you can check them out here!

Get rid of blackheads with this product!

Hi my beauties! Sorry I have not been posting a lot lately, but work has been crazy and I just finished my second year of college. I got all A's this semester so I am really proud of myself, but I am definitely ready to get my summer vacation started. I hope you all had an amazing weekend, and I hope this week isn't too stressful!

Anyway, I started noticing that I was getting blackheads near and on my nose and a little bit in the area under my bottom lip. I think it was mostly because I wear makeup to work and since I am around food and i'm sweating, the dirt gets into my pores causing blackheads. I knew that I needed something to get rid of these awful blackheads, so I went in search of a product to eliminate them and I think I found it. I ended up purchasing the Swiss Formula Blemish & Blackhead Control Apricot Scrub by St. Ives. I started using it a couple weeks ago and I definitely see a significant decrease in the amount of blackheads on my face. I also notice that the rest of my skin is clearing up and feels smoother too.

The bottle recommends that this product should be used three to four times a week. I followed this for the first week, but this week I have been using it everyday and it is working out fine. It doesn't have a harsh smell like other products do, it smells amazing and feels amazing on your skin. I will definitely be repurchasing this product after I use it all... which probably won't be awhile since there is a lot in the bottle. Basically, this is an amazing product and you definitely get your money's worth!

If you liked this review and want to see more of them, definitely e-mail me at glitterocity@gmail.com. Also, if you have any review requests, or topics you want to see me blog about e-mail me there too! :)




Peace, Love, & Glitter
Catherine

Mrs. Giove's Must Haves!

Mrs. Giove & Angel, shot by Alexa Prisco

If you're a huge Jerseylicious fan like I am, you are familiar with Filippo's gorgeous mom, Mrs. Giove. Over the past couple of months I have gotten the chance to talk to Mrs. Giove on Twitter and Facebook, and I have to say that she is one of the sweetest and most genuine people that I have ever gotten the opportunity to speak with. Not only is she beautiful on the inside, but she is GORGEOUS on the outside too. I decided to ask her what her favorite beauty products were and she was kind enough to share them with me.

The first products that Mrs. G uses to stay flawless are La Mer products. These products use sea kelp to keep the skin looking amazing. Also, they make the skin appear renewed, softer, smoother, and more refined. La Mer's most known product is Creme de la Mer, which is a moisturizing cream. This company also offers products specifically designed for the face and for the body. La Mer also has liquid and powder foundation. This line of products seems absolutely amazing and I look forward to trying them in the future! If you want to check out these products, you can visit their website here.

The next product that Mrs. Giove recommended was Societe Eye Cream. I had never heard of this product before, so I decided to see what it was all about. This eye cream is said to be a two step age reversal regimen designed to combat aging around the eyes. This cream actually had a five star rating on the Dermstore website, and I'm sure if Mrs. G uses it, it must be amazing.

The third thing on the list was MAC Makeup Wipes. I personally have never used them, but I heard that they are amazing. I have spoken with other people who use MAC wipes and they have said that they take all of their makeup off with one swipe. The cool thing about this product is that they are infused with vitamin E, so they hydrate and nourish your skin as you remove your makeup!

The last two products on Mrs. G's list were Neutrogena facial cleanser and a Clarasonic brush. Mrs. G uses these products together to cleanse her skin. I have heard nothing but great things about the Clarasonic brush and I definitely plan on purchasing one. The Clarasonic brush is said to shed years off of your skin and it provides impressive results. On the Sephora website there is a whole Clarasonic section where you can view all of the products, see before and afters, and watch videos on how to use the brush, so if you are considering purchasing one I would definitely check that out!

If you want to achieve Mrs. Giove's gorgeous glowing appearance, you should definitely consider purchasing some or all of these products. I would like to thank Mrs. G for sharing her favorite products with me so I could share them with you guys! Make sure to catch her and the rest of the cast on Jerseylicious (Sundays at 8pm on the Style Network). Also, if you want to follow Mrs. Giove on Twitter, just click here. Thank you so much for reading! If you have any requests or questions, feel free to e-mail me at glitterocity@gmail.com.



Peace, Love, & Glitter
Catherine

Sunday Random Post!

Hi my loves! I was thinking of starting Sunday Random posts. Basically, on Sundays I will talk about subjects that aren't makeup related to break the blog up a bit. Would you guys want to see that? If you would, you can always suggest the Sunday topic by e-mailing me at glitterocity@gmail.com! If I pick your topic, I can credit you in the post if you leave your name, twitter username, etc. Please let me know what you think because I want this blog to cater to what you all want to see! I'm going to type one to give you a little example of what they'll be so you can decide...

This week's Sunday random post is going to focus on music! I love having music playing when i'm getting ready, or when i'm doing someone else's makeup. For me, I feel weird if i'm in a completely silent situation so it's always better to have music playing. I like all kinds of music... my best friend is actually a music guru. so she is constantly showing me all of the newest and most amazing music. My favorite songs change all the time, but here are a few of my favorite songs right now:

• Changin' (Tommy Rogers Edit) - Chris Cox & DJ Tommy Rogers
• Feel It In My Bones (feat. Tegan & Sara) - Tiesto
• Give Your Heart a Break - Demi Lovato
• Now That I've Found You (feat. Nikki Reed) - Paul McDonald
• Some Nights - Fun.

As you can see, my taste in music varies! But I hope if you guys haven't heard these songs already, you will listen to these and love them as much as I do! I love hearing about new songs, so e-mail me and tell me what you're listening to! I hope you all have an amazing week :) Until next time......




Peace, Love, & Glitter
Catherine

My Favorite Lipsticks!

Hi loves! I have recently become obsessed with lipsticks and I have started wearing them almost every day. I never realized how rare it is for a person my age to wear lipstick until I started going to class and noticing that I was the only one there that had it on! Personally, I think lipstick can be worn anywhere and it definitely brings a makeup look together. I have developed a good size lipstick collection, some I love and others I just like. So, i'm going to give you guys my top five and a little explanation of the colors!

1. Chatterbox by MAC - this is my favorite lipstick by far. It is so bright and fun, but it isn't too much. I love wearing this with a natural looking eye. I just think that it gives my look a nice punchy girly feel and I LOVE that.
2. Fruity Orange by Givenchy - this was my first statement lipstick. It's so deep orange that it almost looks red, but it goes really well with my skin tone. Although the texture of this lipstick is not as great at the MAC lipsticks, the color is phenomenal.
3. Angel by MAC - love love love this color! It's kind of like a nude washed out pick that just goes with anything. If you're going for a Kim K look then this is definitely for you.
4. F.T.W. by Kat Von D - this lipstick is from Kat's foil lipstick line. I love the shimmer in it, it just makes it so different from any other lipstick i've ever had. This is kind if a dark cranberry color. It is my staple lip color for winter.
5. Snob by MAC - this is the funnest lipstick ever! It's a bright pale girly pink and it instantly boosts my mood when I put it on. This was the first MAC lipstick that I ever bought and I will definitely keep buying it forever!

I hope you guys get a chance to try some of these shades because they are truly amazing. I want to hear what some of your favorite lipsticks are! E-mail them to me at glitterocity@gmail.com or comment on this post. I hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!

Peace, Love, & Glitter

Catherine

New Blog Design & Be Tan Without Harmful Rays!

First of all, what do you guys think of the makeover on the blog?! I'm in love with it and I think it's so perfect for summer! All of the bright colors just make me so happy when I look at them & I hope it does the same for you guys! I'm a sucker for anything cute and girly :)

Moving on..... I am the palest person ever. Like, I could literally be mistaken as a member of the Cullen family (from Twilight). Lately, I've been wanting a tan but after seeing so many things about skin cancer from tanning beds on TV and online I definitely did not want to spend over $80 on a monthly tanning membership that would fry my skin! So... I decided to take the self-tanner route. I have heard of multiple self-tanners, but since i'm always looking for a bargain I decided to go with Jergen's Natural Glow. I picked up a large bottle for my body and a small bottle specifically designed for the face. I was skeptical at first, because when the lotion comes out, it is pure white. I never imagined that it would work as great as it does! I have only been using it for three days, but I already see a HUGE difference. I am no longer translucent! I have a beautiful bronze glow and I couldn't be more happy with this product!

I really wish that I had taken a before picture so that you guys could see. The difference is literally amazing and I would recommend this to anyone that wants to be tanner without damaging their skin. I will probably use this product for the entire summer because the results are so impressive!

side note* since my classes will be finishing up this week, I will have all the time in the world to make YouTube videos and blog so let me know what you wanna see!!!


peace, love, & glitter
Catherine <3

I'm going to be updating my blog!

Hey guys! Since summer is approaching very fast here in New Jersey, i'm going to update my blog with funner & brighter colors :) Let me know what you guys think when it's done! xoxoxo, thanks for reading!

My New Obsession - Dry Shampoo!

Hey guys! I hope all of your weeks are going great and moving quickly! It's supposed to be 80 degrees on Friday where I live (Southern New Jersey), I think I might go to the beach for the first time this season! This post is inspired by my own personal experience this month. I have been hearing about dry shampoos for awhile now, but I just never picked any up because I never felt that I needed it. I have had brown hair for my whole life... the biggest change I ever did was put highlights in or get colorful extensions. Recently, I was ready for a bigger change. So, a couple weeks ago I went to my friend and she dyed my hair red and I am completely in love with it! I feel like I was meant to be a red head.


Anyway, my friend Sage told me that I shouldn't wash my hair everyday (which I usually do), because the color wouldn't last as long. I was stuck in a vicious cycle... because I was washing my hair so much, it was drying out my scalp and causing it to create more oil. So, my hair was ALWAYS greasy after a day so I had to wash it. Washing your hair everyday is not healthy because it dries out your hair and your scalp. Moving on... I decided to pick up a little can of Tresemme Fresh Start dry shampoo. I literally use this shampoo every other day because it's amazing and so EASY to use! All you have to do is shake the can and spray the product on your roots. Then you wait two minutes and massage it into your scalp and roots. This stuff literally makes it look like you just washed your hair. It even gives you some volume and it smells good too!


I would definitely recommend buying some dry shampoo if you color your hair and want the dye to last longer. Or if you just want to keep your hair healthier and less dry. If you have any questions about dry shampoo or would like a YouTube video on how to apply it, e-mail me at glitterocity@gmail.com or leave a comment!






peace, love, & glitter
Catherine