I'm still alive! I promise!

Hello all!

I know I've been a bit reclusive lately, especially if you watch me on YouTube or have left me a comment there.  I apologize, and I will promise I will respond to your comments (for those of you who have left one) very soon and will make another video soon.  Also, I have surpassed 100 subscribers!  I am so thankful for that!  You guys do not know how much I appreciate your support!  It means so much to me! ^_^

As for my absence lately, for one, I have been on vacation at the beach, and another reason is I just haven't been feeling like myself lately.  Everybody goes through that at some time or another.  On top of that, I recently got my birth control shot (the depo shot) and that really gets my hormones out of whack for several days, so I get all sorts of moody. Lol.

I think I'm pretty much back to normal and have been thinking a lot about making another video for you guys.  I always want to do a giveaway sometime within the next few months to show you all how much I appreciate your support!  Again, I am just so grateful to have reached 100 subscribers!  I know that may not seem like a lot to most people on YouTube, but it does to me!  That many people are watching my videos and showing support for me!  That means the world to me!  And that is why I want to do a little something special for you all. :)

In my absence, I haven't been doing anything too spectacular or exciting.  As I said, I did go to the beach with my family, and it was a lot of fun.  Also, I've been doing a lot more painting.  Going to all the little beach shops and seeing other artists' work really inspired me to get back  into creating pieces of my own.  Painting is really therapeutic for me.  I'm not very good at it, but I enjoy the heck out of it, and that's what counts! :D

I've also been birthday present hunting like crazy... at the mall, the beach, online!  That's always such a difficult task for me.  I lack all creativity when it comes to picking out the right gifts for people!  Since, it was just my best friend's birthday and my fiancé's birthday is coming up soon, I wanted to get them good gifts since they are both very special people in my life.  I found one particular gift for Elgin that I thought was a perfect gift for a guy who plays guitar... but  I won't tell you guys what it is just yet, in case he happens to be reading this post. ;)

Also, if anyone has any questions, requests, comments, concerns, etc., please do not hesitate to let me know!  I love to hear from you guys! :)

That's it for now!

Later!
Peachersara ;)

Coupons! They really make a difference!

I had never really gotten into couponing.  If I saw a useful coupon in the Sunday paper, I would clip it out and use it on occasion, but I'd never been to any of the coupon websites.

My dad's girlfriend, however, uses them often.  This morning she was picking out coupons online and asking me if I used this, or if I used that and it turns out quite a few of the items she listed, I did use, or could use.  So I hopped on my computer and went to www.coupons.com and www.couponsuzy.com and found several useful coupons.

Today, while I was out running errands, I stopped by Wal-Mart to pick up a few essentials and wound up saving $6.50 using coupons!

My absolute favorite shampoo and conditioner!!!  I saved $1.50 on this combo!

 

In addition to the $1.50 I saved on both shampoo and conditioner, I had a coupon for $0.75 off the shampoo! ^_^

 A new one for me.  I usually use the Tresemme hairspray, but since I had the coupon and absolutely looooove the shampoo and conditioner, I decided to give their hairspray a shot and the coupon saved me $1.00.

Another new one for me, but I know I'll just love it!!!  It smells SOOOO good.  I got the Jergens Crema in Hydrating Coconut Milk!  I just love the smell of coconut!  I saved $2.00 with a coupon.

And last but not least!  Rimmel Scandaleyes Show Off mascara.  I saved $1.50.

I think I may become a regular visitor of those coupon websites, as well as perusing the ads in the Sunday newspaper for coupons.  $6.50 may not seem like a lot of money, but overtime, it really does add up.  This was only one trip to the store, after all.  If you haven't tried clipping coupons, you should definitely try it out and see how much you'll save!

Later!

Peachysara ;)

Sarah Manning (Tatiana Maslany) Look from Orphan Black

So I have fallen in love with the new series Orphan Black!  The first season just ended on the very beginning of this month.  If you haven't seen the series, you should go check it out!

One of my favorite things about the show is how Tatiana Maslany plays all the clones.  They are each different, have their own personality, some have different accents.  She plays them so well, it seems like they really are different people!  You forget each one is played by the same actress!

One of Tatiana Maslany's characters, Sarah Manning has a very punk-like, grungy style at the beginning of the series.  I really liked the look and decided to replicate it in my own way.

My attempt.

I think it's a very sexy, edgy look.  I'm thinking of perhaps uploading a video on my YouTube channel (link to the right, as always) showing what I did to achieve this look.  I'm kind of hesitant about it because I've never done a makeup video trying to replicate a look before... I feel more comfortable with the ideas that come out of my head.  Lol.  I guess it could be my own take on it.  Well, if you're reading this, let me know what you think of the look, what you think of the series, or it you'd like to see a video of this how to get this look, or all three.  Ha ha!

Well, that's it for now!

Later!

Peachysara ;)

Hello, lovelies!

I guess I haven't really been keeping this thing updated, have I?  Well, I'll have you know that I got my groove back and am making videos again!  Yay!  That also means I'll be keeping my blog more updated as well.

Currently I'm uploading a video about eyebrow waxing with pre-waxed strips.  My favorite way to remove hair around the brows!  It's got a couple of hours to go (thanks to my slow internet).

Me showing off my freshly waxed brows... Kinda lame.  I know.

Also, I've gotten new glasses.  Those are the pair I wear more often and then I have another pair I wear just around the house.  Lol.  I've decided to stop wearing contact lenses because they've gotten to where they really bother my eyes, especially when I wear eye makeup (and you know I'm not going to stop wearing eye makeup!).  Glasses are better for your eyes than contacts anyway and I think it was a good decision. :)

And I just haven't been buying makeup lately.  I think I mentioned this in my previous video which was my May Favorites video.  I guess I haven't been wearing it as much since school is out, so I guess I don't feel a need to buy it.  Plus, I do have a lot of makeup that I barely touch.  Don't worry, I'll see some exciting new product or find some new shade of lipstick that I'll just have to try eventually!

Well, that's it for now.

Later!

Peachysara ;)

Out for the Summer!

Hello all!  I know I have been neglecting Blogger and YouTube lately, but as I am sure I have mentioned before.  I have been going through finals week dealing with presentations and exams.  This semester is finally over though and I'll find out what my grades are this evening at 5!

So now that I'm out of school for the summer (this is the first summer in four years I have not taken summer classes), what do I plan to do?

Well, first, I'm definitely getting back into doing more art.  I recently purchased oil paints and I have been experimenting with those because I've always wanted to try oils!  I've also been working on some charcoal drawings.

I'm going to continue selling on eBay.  It's amazing how much stuff around here we don't need and its a good way to get yourself a little money.

I'm going to spend more time with my granny since I now have more time.  She really enjoys my company and I enjoy spending time with her too.  We work on puzzles and go to the park together.

I'm going to get back into an exercise routine!  I know I said that I'd do that over Spring Break and that didn't really happen, well, I have more time now and I've already started on it. Plus, I bought some more exercise clothing.  I don't know about you, but new exercise clothes somehow motivates me to want to exercise...

I'm going to study!  Yes, I said study.  I'm taking a pretty difficult load in the fall and I want to be well prepared.  I'm going to brush up on my math and physics so that I'm ready for my upper levels.  By the way, you may not hear much from me in the fall...

Finally, I want to make more YouTube videos as it is something that I really enjoy to do and will have more time on my hands for!

Well, that's it for now!  I hope everyone else has a wonderful summer and did well on their exams!

Later!
Peachysara

Revlon Nail Polish - 580 Eclectic

Hello once again all two of you that follow my blog or other readers who have randomly stumbled upon it!  I'm excited to try out my new nail polish that was in the haul video I uploaded today.  If you haven't seen it, it's right below ready for you to watch.  Go check it out!  I found some great bargains! :)

But back to the point of the post (which happens to be yet another post about nail polish, lol)  It's a beautiful pastel green color.  I've been really wanting to get into the pastel colors for spring.  I think those are always a spring hit and it gives me an opportunity to break away from my typical dark polish shades (not completely, though, if you saw my previous post. lol)

I will say Revlon nail polishes are definitely my favorite drugstore nail polish.  My absolute favorite has to be OPI, but that's not exactly drugstore... What I like about Revlon is that they have a HUGE selection of colors and not just the typical boring colors you're used to with most other nail polish brands.  Another drugstore nail polish that I really like and that is also really cheap is Sinful Colors.  They do have a large selection of colors and one of my favorites (Cinderella), but many of their colors I'm not all that fond of.  Anyway, if you are looking for drugstore nail polishes, I definitely recommend Revlon first and then Sinful Colors.  And if you want to go a little higher end, definitely go OPI.

Anyway, I love this shade of green.  I think it could pass as a dupe for OPI's Mermaid's Tears which is also another one of my absolute favorites!  Let me know if you like the color.

Later!
Peachysara

In LOVE with Anti-Bleak!

Every time I get a pedicure...  I fall in love with a color and have to get a bottle of my own.  Last time it was OPI's Jade is the New Black, this time it's OPI's Anti-Bleak:

It's a beautiful dark, purply magenta color.

It may look a little chipped and that's because it's been almost a week since I got the pedi. I just love OPI's range of colors!  I know what color I'll be purchasing next. :)

What is your favorite OPI color or if you don't have a favorite OPI shade, what brand and color is your favorite?  Please leave an answer in the comments! 

Also, I just uploaded a video on my YouTube channel (link to the right of this post somewhere), so go check it out if you haven't.  It's not too exciting.  It's a haul video, but I did find some good bargains! ^_^  Hopefully, when finals are over next week, I'll be able to get back into making more videos. :)

Well, I suppose that's it for now.  I hope you all have a terrific day and if you are a student studying for finals or just having a stressful time in general whether it be with a career, family, etc., just breathe and know it will soon be over with or get better!  Take it easy and don't forget to treat yourself because you work hard!  Show your body and mind that you appreciate the hard work.  Treat yourself to a pedi, spa day, movie, dessert, yoga, exercise, hot bath, good book, whatever you enjoy that helps you de-stress and unwind!

Later!

Peachysara