Sorry guys!

Hi lovelies!!!
We are hugely sorry that we have been so inactive this summer. Sara and Josie were at camp and I was so busy. Don't worry though, we are back and better then ever with many blog ideas floating through our heads for fall. We are so sad that summer is over, but are anxious to see what the falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes of autumn will bring to us.
xoxo
(on account of all of us)
Char

Ciate Manicure Review

Ok, so I was at the mall today and when I went to Sephora, I found a really cool manicure kit. It is called Ciate Caviar Manicure. I bought it, went home, and immediately tried it out.

Basically it comes with 4 things.

• A light pink nail polish
• tiny little pearls
• a funnel
• a plastic tray

To apply, you paint your nails with the light pink polish and then sprinkle the pearls on top. Do this over the tray so that with the extra pearls you can pour it into the funnel and back into the container. This product is soo fun and it was definetly worth the buy. 

Evian Facial Spray

Hey guys, so currently in New Jersey it is like 97˚ F outside and it is hot! Summer has only just started and it is scorching! So I have been experimenting with ways to cool down. Evian Facial Spray is one of my personal favorites.

So basically, this product is a spray bottle with a water like substance inside. When you spray it on your face, it is extremely cooling and refreshing. It is said to moisturize, refreshen, and tone your face. It comes in three sizes as seen above- small, medium and large. I personally have two of the small ones, and I recently bought a medium sized one for the rest of the summer.

This is definitely one of my new summer favorites and I highly recommend that you try this product. You can find it at places like Sephora or even Bed Bath and Beyond.
xxx
Josie
Are you going to try this? Have you tried this product? What did you think of it? Tell us in the comments below

Hey guys! We are so sorry for being inactive!

We are so sorry for being inactive!! We have finally finished school for the year and are finally done with finals! We promise to be more active in the approaching summer months and to always blog. I'm sorry I can't post a good one today, but I do not have much time. More will definitely be out as soon as possible.

x

DYI: Colorful Summer Nails

So lately I have been addicted to nail polish for some reason. I went to CVS over the weekend and I found all these bright colors, so I wanted to do a look with all of the colors together. So, after hours of research (not really), I found these:

This particular style is called tie die marble. I thought all the bright colors would be perfect for summer so here are instructions! **IT TAKES A FEW TRIES TO GET IT PERFECT**


Materials:

• Shallow container of water (I find that cool or room temperature works best)
• Scotch tape (or any different preffered type of resist - such as rubber cement)
• Paper towel (just to keep things from getting too messy)
• A couple toothpicks
• Needle
• Nail polish
• one color for a base coat
• at least two more for the designs
• Clear coat of polish

Step 1:

Use the scotch tape to sort of seclude your fingernail. Put it on the skin all around your nail - this is so when we put the design on the nail, the paint does not get all over the rest of your finger.

Step 2:

Choose another color and let paint drip from the brush into the saucer of water.

When it drips into the water it should disperse a little bit.

Take your second color and let it drip in the same manner, in the middle of the first color.

Keep doing this, alternating colors just a few times. The more colors you use the more you can alternate 

Step 3:

With the needle draw some lines in the colors. This will make everything swirl and twist, and be wonderful!


Step 4:
Pick your favorite spot on the design and gently dip your taped finger into the water. You can completely submerge the finger, and the polish will adhere to the nail.

Slowly lift your finger out of the water, remove the tape, and marvel at your creation.


Step 5:
After doing the rest of your nails in the same manner, paint over them all with a clear coat.

After that you'll have beautiful, and completely unique nails


HAVE FUN!!


   XO,
     Sara <3
Are you going to try these? Have any other fun nail tutorials? Leave them in the comments!

DIY Body Scrub

Ok, so a while ago my body scrub ran out and I was really in need of one. I decided to look up how to make my own one. My searches led me here. I am going to tell you how to do it below (a more simplified version), but you can also just look at the link.

Do It Yourself- Body Scrub

Time needed:

10 minutes

Materials:

salt or sugar

oil

a bowl

essential oils (optional)

a spoon

Procedure:

To start, you want 1 part oil and two parts sugar or salt. (1:2; 2:4; etc) Place sugar or salt in a container then add the oil. Mix with a spoon. 

If you would like your scrub to smell "divine" add a few drops of essential oil. 

Notes:

• Sugar can be more gentle than salt. If you have extremely sensitive skin, I would use dark brown sugar.
• For the oil you can use a basic baby oil, coconut oil, almond oil, vegetable oil, etc.
• Don't be worried if the salt settles to the bottom. It is impossible to prevent this.
• When using- take a spoonful of the mixture and rub a dub dub all over your body (:

Xoxo

Forever 21

So a Forever 21 opened around January(ish) in the mall in our town. Its two floors and HUGE! It is definitely my favorite clothing store at the moment because it has everything from skirts to tanks tops to p.j.'s to bikinis to even make-up and accessories. They even have shoes and lingerie. I'm a tank-top girl, and in the last 3 time I've been there (probably once a week or so) I've gotten about 4 tank-tops. They have all the new trends are are constantly changing their looks. I swear, there's probably something there for every one's liking. So if you know one around you or you could always check online. It will not be a waste of your time, and every things so inexpensive priced there. Thanks!

^^ Actually store in our mall! ^^

                 XOXO,
                       Sara

Hi Pretties!

Hi-- I'm Sara, a new blogger on Pretty Little Somethign, and along with Charlotte and Josie, I will be posting things about beauty, fashion, and life. I am full of new ideas and post and I just can't wait to get started! I love fashion, beauty, clothes, books, and so much more. My birthday is January 19, a month after Charlotte's, and I am young. If you have any questions for me or anyone else, feel free to ask or leave a comment.

       XOXO,
             Sara

Cutie Patootie: Ducks!

Ok, so I was randomly surfing the web and I came across the most adorable picture of a duck. I really wanted to share it with you and I decided to make a new section for "our life." I am going to call it Cutie Patootie and every time I do it, there will be a theme. I will then show you my favorite pictures of the theme, in this case ducks!

Gahh! Isn't this just adorable! Just look at it's fuzzy hair and plump body! It's eyes are just staring right at me as if they were saying, "Pick me up!"

I love how in this picture the cat is staring right the ducks, while they just sit there. (: Super cutee!!! 

This little baby is precious! They flowers on it's head make it that much better! I would love to cuddle this sweetie pie.

I saw this, and I just had to throw it in here! Just look at those eyes!

Xxxx

which is your favorite duck? What should the theme be next time?

My obsession: Lush Toothy Tabs

Hey girlies! So around ten days ago, on my birthday, I received a whole bunch of Lush goodies. Among them, were these Toothy Tabs in the Sparkle flavor. So basically toothy tabs are little tabs for brushing your teeth. You place one between your two front teeth and crumble it. Then, with a wet toothbrush, you scrub your pearly whites. ;) They come in a few different flavors, mine a mixture of lemon, grapefruit, and black pepper. Personally, I do not love how this tastes as a toothpaste, because I am not sure the flavors mesh well. I still use it because it is so unique to other toothpastes in a bottle. It actually works really well, because as soon as the wet bristles start scrubbing the tabs dissolve and foam into a regular dental cleanser. I would definitely recommend this product to you!
Xx
Have any of you tried this product? If so, what flavor do you have? Do you like it? If not, are you interested in trying this? 

Lovely Looks: Brights!

Hi girls! How are you doing? Where I live it has been raining for the past couple of days. I guess April showers came late this year! So last weekend I walked into Forever 21 and my eyes instantly picked up a sea of bright colors! I saw Elle Fowler's video which was a haul of all brights and I fell in love! I don't have many brights in my closet so I think a shopping spree may be in order for this weekend! A few of my favorite trends are bright blazers, colored denim, and bright purses. When wearing this trend do not be afraid to go all bright! If you want your outfit can include everything bright, just make sure the colors do not clash! If you are not as bold go for one pop of color in your outfit. My favorite look is one that includes half brights and half classic pieces. My style is not vey bold. My dream look would be.....

Thats all for today folks, I hope you enjoyed this post!

Are you going to try this look for spring and summer? Tell us in the comments!

XOXO!

Fragrance Sampler

Ok, so my birthday was on Thursday, and one of my friends got me the Sephora Fragrance Sample for Her. Incase some of you do not know how it works, the package comes with samples of 12 perfumes and a voucher for a full size bottle of your favorite - which you bring to your nearest Sephora.
The Scents:
bvalgari: Mon Jasmine Noir
This scent to me is very floral. With notes of Golden Cedrat, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Nougatine, and wood this product is very modern and chic. If you are seeking a floral scent that is highly refined, I would chose this product.

Coach: Poppy Fower 
This scent smells very fruity with some hints of florals in the midst. It layers the two scents between fresh herbal notes and warm hints of musk and exotic wood. I know that it has some fruity notes of lychee, apricot skin, and raspberry (among others) and some floral notes of Water Lily, Peony, and Jasmine. It has a very romantic  and youthful scent so I recommend this if that is what you are looking for.


Clinique: Happy
This scent seems to have a hint of citrus in it and I can aslo smell flowers. It is said to contain grapefruit, Hawaiian wedding flower, and spring mimosa. I love the way they combined the citrus and floral scents, and if you are looking for that kind of thing... I would recommend this scent in a second.

Dolce & Gabbana: Light Blue
This scent is comprised of floral and fruity notes. It's combination of limes, apples, bluebells, jasmine, bamboo, and white rose creates a very lively and happy scent. I would recommend this to any feminine and decisive woman looking for this kind of smell.

DKNY: pure 
This scent has a very light floraly scent. According to the company, the signature note is a drop of verbena. It makes the product very fresh and bright, but at the same time balanced and sophisticated. If you are looking for a pure, simple, and floral scent I would recommend this one.

Giorgio Armani: Acqua di Gioia
To me this scent smells very clean and aquatic. It is said to represent the "purity of nature." If you are looking for something natural and pure I would definitely recommend this product.

Givenchy: Very Irresistible, Givenchy l'intense
This scent is also floral! It is said to have notes of Turkish rose, plum, musk, and patchouli. It is extremely sensual and feminine. I would recommend this scent to anyone looking for something floraly, feminine, and glamourous.

Gucci: Guilty
This perfume smells kind of like an oriental floral mix. It is said to have notes of mandarin, pink pepper, peach, lilac, geranium, amber, and patchouli. I would recommend this to anyone looking for something bold, brazen, and beautiful.

Juicy Couture
When I first smelled this perfume it was kind of sweet but then it kind of dries down. It is said to have notes of watermelon, mandarin, passionfruit, apples, crème brulée, and vanilla. I would recommend this perfume if you are looking for something classic and flirty.

Marc Jacobs: Daisy
This scent smells just like a bouquet of flowers! It has notes of wild strawberry, violet leaves, and red grapefruit! If you are looking for a happy perfume with a playful innocence I would definitely recommend this floral scent.

Prada: Infusion d'Iris
This scent is a floral-citrus combination. It has notes of iris pallida and mandarin- which combine to create a fresh and dreamlike experience. If you are looking for something classy and original, with a elegant touch, I would recommend this perfume.

Versace: Bright Crystal
This scent, to me, smells very fruity/floral. It is said to contain notes of yuzu lemon, pomegranate, peony, lotus flower, acajou wood, and musks. I would recommend this perfume to those who put glamour first and crave that fruity floral scent.

I love most of these perfumes, but I think I will get the Clinique Happy!

My Favorite Starbucks Drinks!

Hey girls! Now that the spring is here and summer is fast approaching on a hot day there is nothing better then a delicious cold drink. Starbucks is my favorite place to grab a coffee or tea on the run. I love Starbucks all year round. Some people only go for their holiday drinks but I am there all year. I
have two spring/ summer favorites for you.


1) Iced Vanilla Latte. This drink is amazing! It is a milk and coffee drink with a shot of vanilla syrup. Ohmigosh I want one so badly right now, mmmmm! It is perfect first thing in the morning. It never fails to brighten up my day!
It looks like this!







2) Sweetened black iced tea lemonade. This drink is probably my favorite for spring and summer. It combines, in my opinion, the two most refreshing summer drinks there are, iced tea and lemonade! It is perfect for those scorchers when you can't seem to beat the heat!
It looks like this!
Enjoy these drinks! They won't disappoint!
XOXO

Floral Denim

We are midway into Spring, I have began to notice that Floral Prints are all over the runway! From clothing, to accessories, to footwear... Florals are a very large trend this year.

A particularly popular way to incorporate floral print into your outfit this season is through denim! You may think it strange if you are not used to the idea, but it is extremely trendy and fashionable.

If you have Floral Denim or you are interested in buying a pair here are a few suggestions:

• Florals on Florals is a bit too much for something as loud as floral jeans, so I recommend sticking to a solid color top.
• I would also recommend not wearing an extremely, brightly colored top... for this would take away some of the pants unique effect and they will not stand out as much.
• Personally, I try to keep the same color scheme 
• On the shoe front, you have a lot to work with... just think about what you would regularly wear with jeans... but be a little more cautious of clashing.
• On the accessories front, I like my handbags to be as matching as possible... but if you are like me and your handbag supply is not huge... then I wouldn't stress it.
• I have not given examples of jewelry below, because I think that it is really up to you. 

Nighty Night Girlies!

At the end of a really long day do you ever get that feeling where all you want to do is climb in bed and relax? That is exactly what I feel like now. Right about now I am planning to put my computer to sleep for the night and call it a day. My bath has been taken, my face has been washed, and my tea has been drinken. I think I will read a little bit of the book I am reading currently, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. I can do a review on it if you want. Ohmigosh is that picture not the
cutest thing you have ever seen!? It has some of my favorite things ever-
pink, fuzzy blankets, and golden retriever puppies. I think I will explode from the cuteness =). Thanks for reading, good night!
XOXO

Book Corner: The Summer I Turned Pretty

Ok, so a while ago I read the book: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. It was absolutely amazing. When I first saw it on some website it did not look very good to me. Then Charlotte recommended it, so I purchased it and began to read. It took me about an hour and I sat in bed until it was finished.

The book is about this girl who has gone to this beach house her whole life with her mom's best friend and her two sons, Conrad and Jeremiah. Belly, now fifteen, has been in love with the elder son Conrad for a very long time. She thought about him every day during the long winter months, and chased after him in the summer. Belly had always been the odd one out between the 2 boys and her brother Steven, but this summer... something changes. Everything changed, because it was the summer she turned pretty of course! Despite longing looks from Jeremiah, and meeting a guy named Cam... Will Conrad finally notice her?

Well I am not going to give anything else away, but if you are interested in finding out Belly's fait... I highly recommend reading it and the second and third books in the series.
Xx (:

Honey I Washed the Kids Review

Okay guys, before I even start this post I have to admit that I am a total Lush junkie. Lush is a store that sells all sorts of bath, hair, and shower products. Seriously my whole bathroom smells just like the Lush store. Honey I Washed the Kids is easily my favorite shower product from Lush. It is a bar soap that you use all over your body in the shower or you can use it as a hand soap. I use this every day in the shower. Lush describes it as smelling like honey and toffe. I think it smells like the soft caramels that are so irresistibly tasty. It lathers really nicely and the smell kind of wraps around you while you are washing your body with it. The base of the soap is a dark cream color and then it fades to the brown/orange of the honeycomb on the top. Seriously how cute is that!!?? It is like Lush hired a bunch of busy bees to make honeycomb for their soap ;). I would rate this product a 100000000000000 on a scale of 1 to 10.
XOXO!

My Top 5 Beauty Picks for Spring

Hello Lovlies! I hope you used your tulips to kiss winter goodbye because spring has sprung! Time to break out those shorts and flip flops and of course update your makeup look! I have chosen 5 of my favorite picks for spring.

1) Daisy perfume by Marc Jacobs- with notes of Strawberry, Violet Leaves, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Gardenia, Violet Petals, Jasmine Petals, Musk, Vanilla, White Woods this perfume is perfect for spring! Sephora describes it as bright, eternal, and alluring. The smell alone is to die for! And also... who could not instantly fall in love with the bottle? I think I will go spritz my self with some now.....


2) Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Protective Face Lotion- I love this product. It is super moisturizing, all of my life I have had these little dry patches on my skin that feel like tiny bumps but when I tried this, they all went away. This product gives a very nice glow to your face. You really want to always use SPF to prevent wrinkles and skin cancer but especially when the weather is warmer and the sun is stronger your skin needs a barrier from the sun. When you first put it on it is snow white but once you rub it in it does not leave any white on your skin. This lotion is very light-weight and not oily at all.


3) Chanel Levres Scintillantes- I love these lip glosses! I remember when I was little and would sit on the counter wide eyed as my mom did her makeup I would always ask her to put a little bit of makeup on me and I feel like this was the one she would always reach for. Now I know that she would only put on a tiny bit (you could barely see it) but I felt like a princess! This lipgloss is now the first one I grab when I want to add a little bit of color to my lips. They are super moisturizing after they wear off which is such a great quality to have in a gloss! I love the sparkle and glossiness these add to my lips. I don't like that they wear off kind of quickly but if I toss one in my purse I know that I will be ready to go! I love the packaging of these glosses. They come with a sponge applicator that in one swipe gets enough gloss over my lips. Sometimes with other lip glosses I feel like I need to keep dipping until I get enough product. The color that I am loving right now is number 148.


4) Benefit Bella Bamba Boxed Blush- This blush is perfect for spring time! It is a gorgeous bubble gum pink color. This blush comes in a cute purple and orange box and contains a mirror and a brush. I found that the brush is really high quality and was very soft when I was using it. I had to take it out of the box though, because blush kept getting on the handle then the blush would get on my hands.... it was a mess! The blush itself is very shimmery and gives great color to any skin type. It lasts me all day and it is very blendable! This blush is the complete package! 


5) Urban Decay Super Curling Mascara- This mascara adds volume and length to my usually long but straight eyelashes. I don't think it really lives up to it's promising of "curling" but if you have an eyelash curler and you use that prior to this Mascara you are good to go! It darkens my blonde lashes, makes them super long, and thickens them. I am not going to lie sometimes this mascara clumps but I usually just brush it out. This mascara lasts for hours and hours! It is always the first one I reach for.


So there you have it folks! My top 5 picks for spring. Now that I have my makeup done I can go marvel at the beautiful flowers growing! =)
XOXO!  

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Ok, so where we live it has rained a lot this passed weekend. Sometimes, rain ruins your good spirits, but you can never let it ruin your sense of style. I put together a few tips and ideas for your next rainy day.

First thing's first: Don't be afraid to add some color to your outfit! Rain can be depressing, so why not be bold and cute when you have a reason? I added these pink Hunter Rainboots to the outfit. As for your rainboots... Don't be afraid to have fun choosing them!

On the clothes front, I decided to go with some comfy jeans, a knit top, and a nice scarf to compliment the outfit. I thought about adding a trench coat, because they are so cute on a rainy day, but since the summer months are nearing there are not many cheap and cute ones available, so I decided otherwise

And of course... What is the point of rain if you don't have a fun umbrella to carry along with you? There are lots of places you can buy cute and inexpensive umbrella's so there is no excuse to stick to black.


Do not worry completely about using water proof materials, because if you have an umbrella on hand, you should be safe.

This post is not mainly about fashion, but while I am talking about it... I have a few tips for your beauty routine:

• Try to use waterproof mascara. It may be more difficult to get off, but who wants those nasty black streaks under their eyes?
• Skip the lip gloss. I personally love lipgloss, but it can look a little messy especially when the wind is blowing and it gets caught in your hair...
• My last tip is to use powders over cream. Generally powder has a better chance of absorbing oil and moisture.

Of course, when the weather is cold... Why not stop at your favorite cafe for a warm coffee!

Evolution of Smooth

Have you ever wanted a lip balm that could make you smile? Well that was the main purpose of Evolution of Smooth's (eos) Lip balm sphere. It comes in six different unique flavors- Summer Fruit, Lemon Drop, Strawberry Sorbet, Honeysuckle Honeydew, Medicated Tangerine, and Sweet Mint. They all smell/ taste amazing and the packaging is to die for! They are very natural and organic and they come out clear on your lips. I personally love this product because of how long the effect lasts! It keeps my lips smooth and moisturized for very long periods of time. My favorite flavor is the Summer Fruit- It smells like those candy peach rings (: It contains extracts from Strawberries, Blueberries, and Peaches, but I honestly can only smell the Peach. I would definitely recommend this product for the summer months to come!

Have you tried this product?

Tell me what you think in the comments below! Xx

My favorite Spring Shoe

Hello beauties! This post is going to be all about my favorite spring shoe. This gorgeous shoe is the Tory Burch Emmy flat. First off let me say this shoe was a real wallet drainer. I bought these shoes for 210 dollars in my local Bloomingdales. But to balance it out this shoe's  quality is amazing! You know the expression 'you get what you pay for'? Well that is exactly what I was thinking when I purchased these.  I know that these babies will last me for a long time. I am literally in love with these sandals. They are perfect for those warm months coming off. I love how the base of the shoe is a fun pattern instead of just plain navy to match the strap. The colored base adds a fun kick to the shoe. My foot covers a lot of the bottom but not all so that means I can not wear it with a patterned top or bottom without it clashing. I think these shoes are very worth the splurge and  I look forward too many outfits with these as the star of the show!
XOXO!
P.S. photo is from here

Hey girlies!

Hey loves, My name is Josie! I blow out my candles on May 3rd! I am actually very similar to Charlotte... I love taking long bath's with bubbles and bath bombs, drinking tea and coffee (hot or iced!), walking through malls and window shopping, and talking endlessly with my amazing friends. More to come... <3 Xx

Hello Pretties!

Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte! I blow out the candles on December 19. I love shopping, doing my hair and nails, unwinding in a luxurious bath, sipping Starbucks, being with my besties, and more! I guess you will just have to stay around to find out what the more is! ;) I am super excited for this and I hope you guys are too!
XOXO!