Dior BB Creme Review

I had really high hopes for the Dior Diorskin Nude BB Creme in 025 as I do not like wearing traditional foundation; every single one eventually makes me break out. Now while I did like the actual product, it is truly beautiful and just blends into the skin making you look fresh, glowing, and healthy, the color selection is terrible and doesn't really suit my unique skin tone. I usually always have a hard time finding a shade with Dior, Chanel and all of the other high end brands. Why do they always make me look either pink or orange?!

Here are a few photos showcasing the product and it's deplorable shade on my skin. Enjoy.

The Failure of 30 Days of Yoga

This post is long overdue as I am a complete failure for not completing the 30 Days of Yoga Challenge with YogaWithAdriene. I was scrolling through all of my old posts and I realized I only got up to day 10 and I didn't continue with it. That is literally the story of my life. I always start things but I never finish them.
                                                                    I have a problem.

My only excuse is life got in the way? That is not really an excuse though is it? I began the journey over the summer while I was doing online summer school and it was going well until I went on vacation to California then to Las Vegas for my husbands birthday. When we got back, I just wasn't in the mood to do it anymore.

If I am honest, I haven't been in the mood to do any type of exercise for the past two months. I got really busy with school and I started a new job, at the gym ironically enough, that I just haven't been in the mood to do yoga or work out. I have been so burnt out that when I am home or I have a little bit of free time, I just want to sleep or spend time with my husband.

I believe a lot of people have these issues, not only full time students but people with children and full time employed people, who the last thing on their minds is to work out after an extremely long day. 

The first step is admitting you have a problem and then you are to work on it. I have admitted it and know where I am going wrong. I have made the conscious decision to improve my health and overall wellbeing by pushing myself to eat healthier and be more active. 

This might seem cheesy as I am writing this on the 31st of December but this is not my New Year's Resolution; this is my Life Goal. 

Here's to a healthier life. 

Dealing With Acne: Teenage Skin

When I was in high school, I had acne. Now, that is one of the most common things I hear people say.

Why? 

Because a lot of us have to deal with acne when we are young and going through puberty. Granted, some people get it worse than others and I was one of those unlucky ones. I had chronic acne when I was a teenager and I didn't even know it. I had dealt with it for so long that I was just used to it. That doesn't mean, however, that I didn't try everything out there to make it go away. Believe me, I did. Nothing ever worked for long. It would always come back.

Being Latina, I would always get family members and people I didn't even know give me advice on what home remedies I could make and use and what foods I shouldn't eat because they were bad for me, i.e. the almighty Chocolate. Honestly it just hurt my feelings to always have people nagging at me about 'Why does your face look so bad'? or 'Wow, you really should watch what you eat more because it's affecting your skin.' I honestly just wanted to tell people to fuck off and mind their own business.

I have made a video detailing my experience in high school and what my skin was like then and what I did to try and fix it which was try every acne product from Target, Proactive and even Origins. Nothing ever worked. It wasn't until I went to the dermatologist after I graduated from high school that they explained what was going on and actually tried to do something about it.

I wish I had photos to share of my terrible high school acne days but unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, I do not have any. You will just have to take my word for it.

Finding Inspiration

If you are at all like me, you find it extremely hard to stay motivated. What really helps me is finding inspiration. It can either be an incredible person you may or may not know in real life or a quote on Instagram. I usually take inspiration from both.

Inspiration and motivation I feel are kind of the same thing; most people use them interchangeably. I know I do. I feel like to get motivated you need to be inspired. This week I have made a conscious effort to do more with my life. Do you ever feel like life is just passing you by and you are not actively participating? I feel that way a lot and I don't want to continue feeling that way. I have made the decision to be more active and take control of my life instead of just watching it go by. 

My personal examples are with school; I normally get by doing the bare minimum and it has worked for me all of my life.  I have always gotten good grades. I don't want to do that anymore, I want to reach my full potential. 

That is what I am getting at, reaching our full potential. Sure, you can get by in life just doing the bare minimum, but what about actually being active and doing the assigned readings every night and not slacking off when you get home and watching trashy reality television shows till midnight? (I am totally guilty of this, practically every night. It is not something I am proud of.) I am tired of slacking and want to get shit done.

This week I have proposed to myself to go to the gym everyday in between my afternoon classes that way I don't have an excuse as to why I am not going in the evening because I am tired. This is a small step but so metaphorical for my life. I always find excuses not to do things because I am tired or this or that. 

Here's to a great week and the beginning of something new? That is why we love fall right? The start of a new season and endless possibilities...

Happy productivity!

Collective Summer Haul

As mentioned in my video, I would list all the products I purchased this summer here on my blog.
Looking back on it, I have indeed bought a lot of crap and I want to share it with you.

So, here goes:

Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream in Light Medium

REN EverCalm Cleansing Milk

Sephora 500 Point Perk Living Proof Set

Dove Advanced Moisture Clear Tone Deodorant in Skin Renew

Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free UV Protector SPF 42

Paper Towns By John Green

Nathan Water Bottle

YogaWithAdriene Find What Feels Good T-shirt in XL

Northern Arizona University T-Shirt in L 

Lucy Final Rep Top in L

Lucy Pocket Capri Legging in L

Old Navy Boyfriend Denim Shorts size 12

Lululemon Singlets (Similar)

Lululemon wunder under pant *full-on luon (roll down) in 10

Under Armor Kaleidalogo Scattered Tank 

Birkenstock Arizona- Mocha Birkibuc

Thanks for reading!!

First Impression Update: L'Oreal True Match Foundation & L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara

I reviewed these two products a very long time ago and I just hadn't gotten around to giving my final thoughts until now.

I did a video on it if you guys want to go ahead and check it out.

Let me know if you have tried these products and what your thoughts are.

Thanks for reading!!

Find Your Life Purpose- Lululemon Style

I am as Lululemon obsessed as it gets. I frequent the site often pining over the oh so expensive workout clothes that I want to purchase. I often have to control the impulse to click check-out.

One part of the site that is not dangerous however is their blog section where many contributing yoga instructors, life coach's and overall health experts contribute to the site and pass on valuable information/knowledge.

What intrigued me about this post was the questions it asked you to fill out to 'Find Your Life Purpose'. That is something that I struggle with and I know I am not the only one; a lot of people want to find their purpose in life and it is very hard to figure out.

The six questions asked are fun and give you a little more insight into your mind.

1.) What would I do if I had six months to live?
      I would say f**k it to everything and travel the world. I would visit the places I have always wanted to see.

2.) What would my 90 year old self tell me to do?
      Stop procrastinating so much and get shit done. Also, not to take life so seriously and just have fun.

3.) What can I give myself more credit for?
      When I actually do work, I work very hard and accomplish a lot.

4.) How would I behave if I was the best at what I did?
      Confident, proud and a little cocky.

5.) What do people thank me for?
      My husband thanks me for being caring, loyal and just being his wife.

6.) What is it time for in your life?
      To be a student, to learn as much as possible, to be free from serious job commitments and enjoy my youth.

This didn't particularly help me find my life purpose but they were fun questions to answer and find out a little more about myself. I challenge you guys to answer these questions and find out a little more about yourself.

Good luck!