Summer Must Haves Collab Video

After a week off, I've come back refreshed and ready to give all of you a special treat! A few days ago, my friend Sara and I did a collab video where we discussed our favorite items that we like to use during the Summer. We had such a good time and many laughs making this video and I hope you enjoy watching it!

Xx
Tina B.

Current Favorite Apps

Personally, I think that apps are one of the greatest things ever to be invented; technology wise that is. I use them everyday and there's one for any job you could possibly need to have done! I thought that I'd share a few of the apps that I have been in LOVE with these past few weeks.

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The month of May is probably the busiest month, besides December, for me. There are so many birthdays and other events ,like Mother's Day, going on. To mark these occasions I like to make little collages of pictures that I've collected with that specific person. This app helps a ton!! All you have to do is pick which ones you want to use and the app does the rest for you! Total game changer when it comes to creating photo collages to share on social media.

Afterlight
I used to love VSCO to edit my Instagram apps, but now I've started going a bit more minimalistic in my editing techniques. Afterlight is amazing at doing the small tweaks that I like to make to my photos, such as changing the brightness and saturation of the colors. It's been my go to editing app for the past couple of months!

The Bouqus
As I stated previously, May has been one of the busier months for me, socially. Being social also come with the task of choosing presents for people. Flowers are always a nice gesture as they can be as small or a big a gift as you want them to be. As I was searching for a company to order nice, original flower arrangements from, I came across TheBouqs.com. You have no idea how I felt once I found this website! It was like I had hit the jackpot big time! They have amazing prices, gorgeous flowers and all of their flowers are ethically and environmentally sourced. This app makes ordering flowers as easy as getting takeout or booking a hair appointment! A total lifesaver this month! P.S If you want your first order free, click on my link: https://www.thebouqs.com/refer-free?sal=553631a1496200&spop=0&bcid=1057. Who doesn't like free flowers!

QuizUp
If you are looking for a way to pass the time while stimulating my mind at the same time, this is the perfect app to use! Fair warning though, you will become addicted! When I first started playing this quiz game app I couldn't put it down! There are hundreds of quiz topics to choose. The topics range from logos to Harry Potter as well as everything else in between. You'll never be bored again with this app.

Liquid Chlorophyll: The Key To Glowing Skin

 A few weeks ago I was reading an article on Byrdie.com on how to get glowing skin without pricey facials. One of the ways that were listed was to drink liquid chlorophyll mixed in with water. It took a couple of days for me to get the courage to do it but eventually I brought myself to Whole Foods and bought a bottle of that supposed green skin saver.

Later that night I tried it in a 22 oz bottle of water. First off let me tell you, it tastes amazing but only if you like the taste of mint leaves. That is exactly what mint leaves infused in water tastes like. After you get past the taste, it takes a couple of days to see the result of drinking this dark green water. The result is clearer, more radiant skin with a healthy glow to it. Totally worth drinking in my opinion, because now I have the skin to confidently go out in public and not have to worry if I forgot to put on makeup or anything like that. Bravo you gorgeous green bottle of goodness!

YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush: 9 Rose Epicurien

I'm not really the biggest fan of multipurpose products, but when I saw the gorgeous packaging of this YSL kiss and blushes , it drew me in like a siren call and I had to try them out. The color that I was automatically drawn to was number 9 Rose Epicurien. It is the nicest pinky, nude color that looks gorgeous on the lips! I haven't used it as a blush yet but when I swatched it on my hand it looked amazing, so I have a feeling that it will look beautiful as a blush.

It has a semi matte finish, so it has a very nice texture on both lips and cheeks. This feels very soft, velvety and not at all drying. I use this on most days when I want a natural, "no makeup" makeup look because it's very weightless but still packs a lot of color. All in all, it's a great multi-use product.

Favorite Face Masks

Twice a week I try to treat my skin to a face mask to keep it in tip top condition. Face masks give your skin that extra something that bumps it up from average to wow you're skin is really glowing! Recently I've noticed that I've been reaching for the same ones, so I've gathered that those are the ones that my skin likes the best.

Peter Thomas Roth Pumpkin Enzyme Mask
If glowing, lit from within skin is what your after, then this mask is going to be your new best friend. It smells like pumpkin pie and works to remove all that gunk from within your skin leaving behind soft and glowing plump skin. It's a magical experience to say the least.

First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Purifying Mask With Red Clay
This one does what it says, plus it's fun to take off. If your skin is a bit on the sensitive side, I would say to pick this one over the the Pumpkin Enzyme Mask. It does the same thing, just a bit more gently. You'll also get to peel off the mask once it's dried on. 

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask To Clear Pores
This is your typical mud mask amped up times 10. The charcoal in this mask draws out all of the yucky gunk that causes pimples to pop up on your skin and keeps your pores nice and clear.

James Read Sleep Mask Tan- Face 
So technically this isn't a purifying mask, but it's still a frequently used mask so that's why I included it in this list. This is a mask that you put on at night and when you wake up in the morning, you wash it off and you're left with the nicest natural looking tan. I use this twice a week and it lets me skip foundation because I really wake up with selfie ready skin.

Coconut Banana Chia Pudding

Chia puddings are one of my favorite things to eat in the mornings or just as a mid-day snack, plus they are super good for you as they have tons of calcium, omega-3, antioxidants as well as other essential nutrients. In theory, chia pudding can be made from any liquid and topped with what ever you have available in your kitchen, so feel free to substitute whatever need to in this recipe.

Coconut Banana Chia Pudding

2 tablespoons of black chia seeds
1/2 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 banana
1/3 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
optional: dash of cinnamon and stevia

-stick the banana in a blender of your choice and blend until smooth.
-add almond milk to the blender, followed by the shredded coconut, cinnamon and stevia blend it all up.
-then add the chia seeds and give it a good stir until the seeds are well distributed.
-put the mixture in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. I have found the best results when I've left it in the fridge overnight.

 Once it's set and ready, enjoy the goodness that awaits you!