It's time for some empties peeps.

I haven't made an empties post in a very long time. Empties are my favorite type of video to watch on youtube and a hashtag that I check regularly on instagram (which I have an account by the way, follow me @withjenzy). Plug that shit Jen, plug that shit.

So, this January I finished up:

1. Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Nourishing Shampoo - smelled nice, basic shampoo. Not sure what else to say about this one.

2. Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub - gentle scrub, I could use it everyday. I don't think it did anything for my acne and but it was alright and left my skin feeling soft. I wouldn't run out and buy a new one though, it's really nothing special.

3. Ulta Brand Beauty Smoothie 3-in-1 shower gel in buttercream cupcake - the best thing about this was the smell. If you like really sweet, vanilla/bakery scents, this is a good one. It didn't feel ultra moisturizing though and the lather wasn't phenomenal. I recieved this in a sample bag from Ulta and I probably would not buy the full size as I have other shower gels that I would rather use/buy.

4. Victoria's Secret body wash in Pure Seduction - okay I have about 5 of the VS body washes. This is my favorite smelling one (and does anyone else think it smells identical to Love Spell?). However, I don't like the lather, I don't find it creamy enough and not really all that moisturizing. Although I have a few more to go through, I don't think I'll be buying any more after this batch. But it does smell delicious.

5. Figs and Rouge Mango Mandarin hand cream - recieved in an ipsy bag. It smells fresh and fruity, but was not moisturizing. I won't be buying this.

6. BBW Pocketbac - these are always awesome. The Fresh Picked Wildberries scent was nice too. Smelled more floral than fruity to me though. Would buy these again when I run out of my current stock.

7. BioMiracle Aloe Collagen sheet masks - I used up 3 of these in January when my skin was unusually dry and flakey. They are a great experience, smell good, relaxing, and they did leave my skin a lot more plump after I used them. We find these at TJ Maxx for a great price (5.99 for 6 usually).

8. Givenchy Ange ou Demon Le Secret perfume - we need to take a moment here to appreciate the fact that I have gone through a whole perfume. It is impossible for many people, not just me. It was a 1.7 oz that took me almost 2 years to go through. I did like the scent, its very light and fresh and something I was able to wear all year around. I probably won't buy it again though because there are so many great perfumes out there that I'd like to try (I just picked up Gorgio Armani's Si) and I don't have any emotional connection to this one.

So there you have it. Used up 10 items this month. I also went through a couple samples but they're not worth mentioning and I don't have a huge pile like itsKeerstin on Youtube does, so I'm not worried about it.

I do plan to do a beauty/makeup inventory in the coming days. It requires some organizing of all of my products to do a proper inventory, and I really don't like doing any sort of cleaning, so this could take a while.

xx Jen

2015 is here!! 

The last time I made a post was March 8, 2014. That's the first goal I have for 2015, to really dive into my blog more. I even bought a keyboard for my iPad and everything, in the hopes that it would motivate me to blog regularly. Well, I've had the keyboard (which is lovely, may i say, and really increases the functionality of my ipad) for a week now and here we are. Blogging. Woohoo.

My second goal for 2015 came about when I was in the Louis Vuitton boutique in San Antonio, Texas, on a weekend trip in January with my boyfriend. I was looking at the Speedy B 25 (I have the Speedy 30, but I really would like a bag with a strap). At 1370$, it's not a light purchase, at least for me. No special occasion and really no need for me to get a new bag. That was when I decided that if I could make it through a whole year without buying any makeup and using just what I have (which, by the way I have enough for 5 years I'm sure) I would treat myself to a new "fancy" bag. Maybe not the Speedy B 25 as I may not be into it a year from now, but I'll allow myself something. To keep track of this I will be posting monthly updates of the makeup I'm using and the products I'm finishing. I'm also banning myself from buying body and skincare (I need another body butter like I need a hole in the head). 

My last goal for the year is to live a little more minimally. Buy/keep only the things I truly love. Which is probably going to be harder than the first 2 goals combined. Because I love shopping. I love spending. I love deals. I love stuff. But I'm also really inspired by minimalists, not bare bones, mattress on the floor minimal, but less clutter (which is where the use up the makeup/skincare stuff comes in). I'm currently finding myself in an excessive state, I own too much and I can't love everything because there are too many things that attract my attention. 

We'll see how far I can take this. Because who knows, maybe I'll say eff it and buy myself a new bag and 500$ worth of Dior makeup tomorrow. I can be that way sometimes. Useless.