Zoella Beauty

Hi everyone! I hope your week has treated you well. I recently received some products from Zoella Beauty and I wanted to share them with all of you. When I was younger I discovered the beauty/fashion/lifestyle world on YouTube. A big part of the reason I started my blog was from watching and reading these people’s content. One of the people I started watching early on was Zoe. I’ve been a fan for some time, so I was thrilled when I was contacted to try some of her products out. Zoella Beauty has recently launched in the US! You can now buy the products at Target.

Everything I received has a very fresh smell. I’ve been very impressed with it all. One of my favorite products is the ‘ Pretty Polished’ sugar scrub. This scrub is very gentle on the skin while leaving it smooth and soft. I’ve tried scrubs in the past that are very abrasive on the skin. I feel like this scrub accomplishes the same thing as an abrasive one without feeling like you just removed a complete layer of skin.

Something that intrigued me when looking through the products was the ‘Soak Opera’ bath and shower gel. You can pour this in your bath water for a creamy bath with bubbles or use it as a shower gel and put it directly on your skin. I like using it both ways. The soak has vitamin e, shea butter, and aloe extracts to make your skin extra soft.

I’m a bit of a sucker when it comes to lotions. I like to changed mine up quite often. However, something that is a requirement with my lotions is that they moisturize. The “Creamy, Madly, Dreamy’ lotion passes the test for me. It leaves my skin super soft and smelling lovely. I think this would be the perfect lotion for the warmer upcoming months. It’s lightweight while still moisturizing.

Last but not least we have ‘Soap Pop’ which is a fragranced soap on a stick. How cute is this packaging and concept? I haven’t used bar soap in forever, but I had to change that with this cute little thing. This also has vitamin e, shea butter, and aloe to keep your skin soft and clean.

I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you missed my last blog post I will have it linked here.

x. Cattleya

Have you tried any of the Zoella Beauty range yet? If not which are you most interested to try? Let me know in the comments below.

Disclaimer: These items were sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.

VIIcode Eye Masks

Hi everyone. I hope you all are having a lovely week. For today’s post I’m talking about these VIIcode eye masks.  VIIcode eye mask is an 8-hour overnight treatment, which is different from other sheet masks. You put this eye mask on before you go to bed and wake up with the results. The VIIcode eye masks help combat dark circles and fine lines.

I find the eye masks to be cooling, the gel-like material is very soothing on the eyes. I am lucky enough to not have very dark under eye circles, however I could see a difference in the little I do have. My under eyes also feel very hydrated. I think these are great for when you don’t have time during your day to put on a sheet mask and wait for the allotted amount of time. With these, all you do is put them on before bed and are left with the results in the morning. If you do have a bit of time on your hands though, I think these are great to wear around the house for a few hours. You still benefit from them and they’re just so relaxing.

The VIIcode eye mask can be applied two or three times a week and three boxes a course treatment. These masks have essential vitamins, antioxidants, proteins, and fatty acids that your under eye skin needs to keep healthy. Each box comes with 6 packets. If you haven’t yet, I definitely recommend trying these out. You can buy them here.

I hope you all enjoyed this post. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here. Follow me on my social media. They are linked in the side bar or down below. I know I’ve been MIA lately, life has been super crazy lately. But I’m back and ready to resume normal schedule. Have a great week!

x. Cattleya

Disclaimer: This product was sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.

Neutral Plaid Blanket Scarf – Zaful

Hi, everyone! I hope you are having a good week and are keeping warm. We just got a fresh snow last night so this neutral plaid blanket scarf from Zaful is perfect for the weather. I love blanket scarves they keep you super warm and bundled while still looking cute. I received a few for Christmas this year and have definitely been putting them into good use.

These looks are some of my favorites for the winter months. They are super simple to put together and take very little thought. Yet, you always look put together with them. I paired this neutral plaid blanket scarf with some cute skinny jeans and a simple long sleeve black tee. T-shirts are great layering pieces. I have a full drawer dedicated to t-shirts in various lengths and styles. They’re so easy to throw on and go.

I hope you enjoyed this post and found inspiration to recreate your own neutral plaid blanket scarf look. The weather has been super crazy here lately. It snows one day and then the next it’s 50 degrees. It makes for choosing an outfit to be a bit more difficult. Next week it’s supposed to be in the 60’s. If you would like me to do a post on how to style the crazy weather changes in a day, leave it in a comment down below. If you missed my last blog post I will have it linked here. Follow me on my social medias they’re linked in the sidebar and down below for mobile users. Enjoy the rest of your week!

x. Cattleya

Disclaimer: Some of these items have been sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.

Gray Zip-up Back Sweater – Rose Gal

Sweater: RoseGal

Hi, everyone! Today I’m sharing this cute gray zip-up back sweater from RoseGal. I’m in love with this sweater. It’s becoming one of my favorites. The zip-up detail in the back is just to die for. I love it so much. Of course, because it’s gray it makes me love it a little more. You can definitely dress this sweater up or down depending on what kind of look you want. I think this sweater is super flattering on many body types.

To go with the gray zip-up back sweater, I added a pair of my favorite skinny jeans. I’m in love with these jeans. They’re my favorite style. I own them in a bunch of colors. You can never go wrong with riding boots in the winter. These are my favorite, they’re super comfortable. I love how simple yet complete this look is. The necklace adds just the right amount of sparkle to the sweater.

I hope you all enjoyed this post. This gray zip-up sweater is one of my go-to anymore. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here. If you don’t already, follow me on my social media. They’re linked in the sidebar and down below for mobile users. Check back tomorrow for another new post. Have a great week!

PS. Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes you’ve left for me. I appreciate them and all of you!

x. Cattleya

What is one of your go-to pieces for this season? Leave it in the comments down below.

Disclaimer: Some of the clothing in this post has been sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.

Casual Oversized Blazer

Tank Top: Aeropostale | Blazer: LOFT (similar) | Jeans: Hollister | Boots: Target (similar)

Hi, everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your week so far. I’m in love with this casual oversized blazer. I love blazers but sometimes I find it hard to style them. I don’t want to look like I just stepped out of the office. Blazers, I feel, automatically give off an air of professionalism, however I find that you can change how that comes across with the fit you pick and the way you style them. This blazer is very classy looking while remaining casual and laid back. I’m a huge fan of neutrals particularly gray. If I can buy it in gray there’s a good chance I’m getting it.

I wanted to keep the rest of this look pretty simple as usual. My lace tank top is the perfect touch of a pattern for me. It adds another dimension to the outfit without adding color. If you’ve read my blog for a while you will know my love for these riding boots. In the winter here you can only pick from a very short list of sensible shoes while still looking cute. Riding boots are my go-to shoes for winter. For accessories I just added a simple gold initial pendant. I used to love to accessorize absolutely everything I could. However lately I like to keep it minimal with only a necklace and some earrings.

I hope you all have a lovely week and found this casual oversized blazer look helpful. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here. These photos were taken a few weeks ago and sadly since then all the snow has melted. I don’t know about you but I would rather have snow on the ground if it’s going to be cold out. If you aren’t following my social medias yet head over and give them a follow. They’re linked in the sidebar and down below.

x. Cattleya

Valentines Day is coming up soon. Do you have any fun plans with your significant other or friends? Leave it in the comments below. I love hearing from you.

My Skin Care Routine

Hi, everyone! Today I wanted to share with you my skin care routine. I started using the Pur-lisse line a few months ago and fell in love with it. My skin hasn’t always behaved very well for me. Over the years I’ve tried just about everything. After years of using harsh products on my skin to try to combat breakouts and oiliness, I’ve discovered that my skin reacts better to gentler products. This is what my daily skin care routine looks like:

In the evening, if I have worn makeup that day, I remove it with the Neutrogena makeup wipes. For my eye makeup, I remove it with the Neutrogena oil free eye makeup remover.

I first start out by cleansing my skin with the ‘Blue Lotus Cleansing Milk‘. This cleanse is super gentle on my skin, it leaves it feeling moisturized but still clean. I use this cleanser with my Clarisonic Mia 2. I’ve had the Mia 2 for years now. I’m so in love with it. It’s an essential in my skin care routine now. I use the acne cleansing brush head.

After I finish cleansing my face, I use Witch Hazel for a toner.  I’ve tried other toners before but I like using witch hazel as it naturally helps with oily skin, acne, and prevents redness.

I have started using the ‘Blue Lotus Brightening Serum‘ and I’ve seen improvements in my skin. The Brightening Serum brightens and evens the skin tone. I find my skin is more even in color and my dark spots are lighter.

To finish everything off I use the ‘Blue Lotus Essential Daily Moisturizer‘. This has SPF 30 in it which I love. I am very fair so a sunscreen is a must, even in the winter time. This moisturizer is what completes my skin care routine. After I finish this routine my skin is so smooth and soft.

At night I will also use ‘Mario Badescu Drying Lotion‘ on any problematic spots.

I hope you all have a wonderful week. If you missed my last blog post I will have it linked here.

x. Cattleya

What are some of your favorite skin care products? Leave it in a comment down below.

Disclaimer: Some of these items have been sent to me for free. All opinions are my own. 

Gray Peplum Sleeve Knitted Dress

Dress: Sammy Dress

Hi, everyone! Today I’m sharing you this gorgeous gray peplum sleeve knitted dress from Sammy Dress. This would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. I love the lace beading detail on the top.  Most of the time I stay away from knit dresses because I’ve never found one that looks right on me. I’ve found that I can pull this dress off. It’s not your normal knit dress. The peplum sleeves are just gorgeous.

If you’ve read my blog for a while you will know that I like to keep my accessories minimal for the most part. Today’s post is no different. I added one of my favorite pairs of nude ballet flats. I don’t think you can ever go wrong with them. I love to wear my hair like this. It’s so cute, takes me less than 5 minutes to do, and goes with so many looks. If you would like to learn how I did this, I have written a blog post showing you how. I will have it linked here.

I hope you liked this gray peplum sleeve knitted dress as much as I do. I’ve been on bit of a hiatus with the blog lately and I would like to try to get back on my normal blogging schedule. Life has just been very crazy lately and I haven’t always been able to sit down and write. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here. Follow me on my social media. They’re linked in the sidebar and down below. I hope you all have a great week.

x. Cattleya

What have you all been up to lately? Leave it below in the comments. I always love reading them!

Disclaimer: Some of these items have been sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.

Abstract Dress

Dress: Target | Cardigan: Target | Shoes: Payless

Hi everyone! I’m in love with this abstract dress. I got it for my 18th birthday a few years ago. This isn’t something I would normally think of wearing but I love it. The colors are gorgeous. I love the fit and flare style of it. It’s very flattering.  Normally I can’t wear a lot of patterns but I can pull this off.

This abstract dress is sleeveless, so to wear it in the winter time I like to pair it with this black cardigan. If you have followed my blog for a while you will have seen this cardigan a lot. Cardigans are a great staple piece especially for the colder weather. However, I wear them all year around. Nude ballet flats are another staple piece. They also go with basically everything. Because there is a lot going on with the abstract dress, I wanted to keep the other pieces of clothing minimal. That way all the focus be on the dress.

I hope you all are having a great week. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here. Follow me on my social media, they are linked in the sidebar and down below. This abstract dress was a little out of my box when I first purchased it. It’s quickly become one of my favorites though. I encourage you to try something that’s a little outside of you box. It may surprise you.

x. Cattleya

What’s one thing that you have purchased that was outside of your box that you ended up loving? Leave it in the comments below.

2016 Blog Post Round-up

Hi, everyone! I can’t believe it’s already 2017! Today I wanted to go back and do a 2016 blog post round-up. I want to share some of my favorite blog posts I did this year. Looking back I think my blogging style has changed a bit as well as the quality of the blog posts. This was super fun to do. I put them in order of when I posted them. If you would like to read any of the original posts I will have them all linked in pink.

Pretty in Lace

This is one of the first blog posts I did in 2016. I love the gorgeous lace crop top. I’m still in love with this post.

Wide Brim Red Hat

 

I had a thing for hats this year as you will see in later posts. I loved this post. I like the simplicity of the shirt with this beautiful red hat. The snow didn’t hurt the pictures either.

Braids on Braids

I love how this hairstyle turned out! I’ve actually gone back to this blog post a few times for reference when doing this.

Black and White Tribal Print Shorts

This outfit turned out so cute! I’ll definitely be wearing it again when the weather warms up.

Light and Airy Tank Top

I kind of felt like a hippie wearing this with the glasses. I’m still so in love with this look though.

Hats and Crochet Tops

This was a really fun day. I enjoyed writing this blog post. Also, this hat was just so cute!

South Carolina 2016

This could be one of my most favorite blog posts I’ve written to date. It’s quite lengthy but I’m in love with it. The pictures are gorgeous. I love looking back and reminiscing.

Charleston

Everything about this post I’m in love with. The dress. The city. I’m still so in love with it.

A Red Dress and A Floppy Hat

I had picked up this dress on that trip to Charleston that you saw above. I love the color and style of it. The hat goes with the look perfectly.

A Weekend Getaway

This was another fun trip that I had the opportunity to go on this year. I’m not sure why but travel/trip posts are my favorites to write.

Collaborating with The Daily Delicacy

This year I had the opportunity to make some new friends via the blogging community. One of which was Hannah from ‘The Daily Delicacy‘. I loved doing this post with her!

An Autumn Outfit

And finally we have an autumn outfit. I wore this look when I went on that weekend getaway and absolutely loved it.

I hope you all enjoyed my 2016 blog post round-up. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here.

x. Cattleya

What was your favorite blog post that you have read/written in 2016? Leave it in the comments down below.

 

Black Mesh Sweatshirt

Sweatshirt: SheIn | Jeans: Hollister | Boots: Target (similar) | Necklace: (similar)

Hi, everyone. I’m in love with this black mesh sweatshirt. I think it’s so unique but still casual. It gives a cute flare to your normal sweatshirt. I love the mesh top. The black mesh sweatshirt is from SheIn. If you would like to check them out I will have them linked here. They have cute clothing for affordable prices.

If you’ve read my blog for a while you will know that these riding boots are one of my favorites. I like how the jeans lighter jeans look with the contrast of the two blacks. Longer necklaces go well with simple tops in my opinion. They give the top something a little extra without being over the top.

You may have noticed I took a bit of an unplanned break over the holiday season. As I’m sure all of you know life can get pretty hectic during that time and I had to put blogging on the back burner for a bit. I’m happy to say that I’m back at it again. Posts should resume the normal schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I’m making this a New Years resolution to be more consistent with blogging, although not promising it will always happen.

I hope you all had a lovely holiday season. I can’t believe it’s already 2017!  May this new year be your best year yet. If you missed my last post I will have it linked here. All of the snow melted since my last post which is very upsetting. I thought for sure we would get a white Christmas this year :(. Follow me on my social medias for more. They are linked in the sidebar or down below.

x. Cattleya

Do you have any New Years resolutions? If so let me know in the comments below. 

Disclaimer: Some of these items have been sent to me for free to review. All opinions are my own.