ULTA!

Hey guys! So I just found out an Ulta has opened near me! Yay! I'm wicked excited to go there tomorrow because I've never been to one. But I need your help. What are some products I should buy and try? Leave me a comment and let me know your favorite Ulta products! I might do a haul on what I buy tomorrow, depending on how much I buy. Thanks for the suggestions!

-AmieeJoy<3

Thank You!

I just want to say a big THANK YOU to all my lovely followers! I'm very appreciative that you guys find my blog worth reading. You guys keep me writing! Thanks!

Give me some blog ideas. I want to write things you want to hear about! :)

-AmieeJoy<3

Stylish Blogger Award!

I was awarded this award by Nicola. Thanks!

The rules of this award are as follows:

Stylish Blogger award rules:

1. Thank and link back to the person who sent the award

2. Share 7 things about yourself

3. Award recently discovered bloggers

4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award

7 Things About Myself

1. My favorite juice is grape juice

2. I My favorite TV Shows are House, Gilmore Girls and Americas Next Top Model

3. I'm always changing my hair color and doing new things to my hair (right now I'm attempting to grow it out).

4. I also like to watch ghost shows like A Haunting

5. I own a lot of beauty products...I'm ALWAYS trying new things!

6. I was teased a lot in high school...but I was just myself and in college I had lots of friends.

7. I believe all girls are beautiful.

I award:

1. b.e.a.u.t.y.b.a.r.b.i.e

2. Me, my best, and I

3. Things that are really worth trying

Love these blogs!

I'm in a blogging mood today...what do you want me to write about? Leave a comment!

Thanks for the award Nicola!

-AmieeJoy<3

Requested Post-Must Have Body Products

These are some of my favorite body products :)

St. Ives Body Polish Oatmeal and Shea Butter

I like this body scrub especially with spring here and my skin looking not-so-great from the winter months. I usually use it after a body wash and its also a really good exfoliator to use before using a self tanner. I would recommend not using this on a day you're going to shave your legs because it ended up being to much exfoliation for my legs and they were dry and a little red. But this is a great product!

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Body Wash

Another St. Ives product, I know, but I love the brand! This helps to clear breakouts on the body, perfect for the spring and summer months. I like the body wash better than the scrub because I don't feel like I need to exfoliate my body everyday and I like my body polish to much. This smells like the St. Ives Green Tea cleansers which isn't a bad smell. It's also helped clear up some minor body breakouts I was experiencing. 

Jergans Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer

This is a good body moisturizer and gradual self tanner. I am pretty pale and I don't tan at all, I only burn so I have to use a self tanner if I want color. This product has NEVER turned me even the slightest hint of orange. I've tried both the lotion and the foam and I like both.

Venus Spa Breeze 2 in 1 Razor

I like this razor because the shave gel bars make shaving easy. I don't know about you, but I don't want to spend half my summer in the shower shaving. This product you just lather, shave, and go! It's moisturizing enough to not give you nicks and smells great!

Schick Quattro Trim Style

I like to use this for my bikini line. The trimmer is perfect and makes shaving easy, without nicks. You can also adjust the trimmer to trim hair to different lengths. A definite summer must have!

So there it is! My favorite body products! What are yours? Leave me a comment and let me know, or request a blog post!

-AmieeJoy<3

Water, water everywhere

Ok, let me start by saying, I used to be a soda addict. I would drink 3+ cans of soda a day and it was what I would drink when I went out to eat. Then one day I decided, hey, maybe this whole soda thing isn't good for me. Maybe I should drink more water.

Best. Decision. EVER.

Now I drink about between 1 and 2 liters of water a day, sometimes more. I drink soda rarely and I drink grape juice if I want something with flavor. My skin has cleared up immensely. I still get breakouts but the amount of breakouts I get has decreased and my skin just looks dewier and healthier. I don't feel as sluggish throughout the day either. Really, everyone should drink water all day everyday. I guarantee you'll see positive effects in some way. Try it for a week and let me know how it goes!

Have something you want me to post on? Leave a comment!

-AmieeJoy<3 

I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”

— Audrey Hepburn

What should be in my beach bag?

Summer is around the corner which means BEACH TIME! A day at the beach is relaxing and fun. But there are some essentials you should always bring. Here are my beach bag essentials. 

The beach bag I'm thinking of purchasing this summer is from Forever 21. Here's a pic:

Cute right? And only $18.80! My requirements for a beach bag is something sturdy but not to heavy, something that is big enough to haul my stuff but not big enough to look like I'm going to be living on the beach for a month and something easy to carry. This fits all 3. 

First, the most important thing you need, SUNBLOCK. I prefer the Neutrogena Dry Touch sunblock.

I tend to not like spray sunscreens because I burn VERY EASILY and I tend to always miss spots with sprays. Also, for a day at the beach I would recommend an SPF 50 sunblock. Contrary to popular belief, higher SPFs don't protect any better. Anything above SPF 50 is basically the same. Be sure to apply a shot glass full amount to your body and a teaspoon amount to your face. And don't forget to REAPPLY every 2 hours or after a swim or periods of excessive sweating. A tube of sunscreen should last a couple trips to the beach, not all summer.

Next is sunglasses. I recommend purchasing a pair that has UV lenses to help protect your eyes.

Next is a hat. I usually bring a broad brimmed hat so I'm more sheltered from the sun.

And of course you need a beach towel.

Next is water. I usually bring at least one bottle with me so I don't have to run right to a store or vendor to get water. Water is so important at the beach because your body gets dried out and dehydrated from sitting in the sun. I usually like to drink Smart Water at the beach.

This has electrolytes that helps replace those lost through sweating.

My hair isn't long anymore but when it was I brought leave in conditioner so I could untangle my salt water drenched hair.

I liked this because it has vitamins that are good for your hair and it smells great.

I usually also have reading materials, my iPod to listen to music or watch TV shows, my cell phone and an extra pair of flip flops (you never know when your sandal will break!). I also have money and ID.

Those are my beach bag essentials! Whats are yours? Leave me a comment and let me know or request a blog post!

-AmieeJoy<3