I first discovered my love for Living Libations back in 2015 when I placed my first order of their happy gum drops. After that the rest is history... lol, no really, I was hooked. My mom even tried the gum drops and ordered one of their oral care kits a few weeks later.
Fast forward to 2019 and I wanted to repurchase some of my favorites as well as try a couple new products. I ordered the neem enamelizer, happy gum drops, poetic pits underarm charm
(roll-on & cream version), and seabuckthorn best skin ever.
Fast forward to 2019 and I wanted to repurchase some of my favorites as well as try a couple new products. I ordered the neem enamelizer, happy gum drops, poetic pits underarm charm
(roll-on & cream version), and seabuckthorn best skin ever.
If there's one product that they're known for, it's this. I've heard nothing but amazing things about this oil. It can be used as an oil cleanser or to moisturize your skin. I've used it both ways and prefer it as a face oil. It smells wonderful and really keeps any dry patches away. I was really hoping to use it to remove my makeup but it's different from all the oil cleansers I've used because it doesn't lather when I mix with water. I think this one is meant to be used with a washcloth so I'll have to try it that way and report back.
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with this product. I tried the rose poetic pits years ago and it was the best deodorant I had EVER tried. It's essentially pure undiluted essential oils in a tiny rollerball. One swipe under each arm literally keeps you smelling good all day. It actually works with your body's own scent to keep your underarms smelling good. It's like magic. I highly recommend the rose, it's divine. The classic is also good but I don't enjoy the scent as much.
Now on to why I hate it. Like I mentioned before, it's pure undiluted essential oils so it gave me the worst underarm rash of my life. This is probably because I was stubborn and loved how well it worked so I refused to stop using it lol. I had been on a journey to find a natural deodorant that worked so I was used to getting itchy underarms and rashes but none were ever as bad as with this one. Anyways, I don't mean to put you off of trying it out. It really works so well, just make sure to test it on your skin first. I had almost the whole bottle of poetic pits left and ended up giving it to my cousin who absolutely loved it and had no reaction to it whatsoever.
I bought two this time, the rose to gift to my cousin and the classic is a different blend so I'm hoping my skin won't react to it. Right now I'm using the cream version so I'll try this one later and keep you guys posted.
The bottles are tiny but mighty. They last a while since all you need is one swipe. I also love that the rollerball is now a crystal, it used to be a metal rollerball. The rose has a rose quartz rollerball and the classic has an aventurine rollerball. They have tons of scents to choose from too depending on what you like.
This is supposed to be the gentler version of the original poetic pits because it's a cream version made with jojoba, beeswax, baking soda, kaolin clay, and arrowroot. This is the one I'm currently using right now. It's only been a few days but so far so good. It's much gentler and I love how creamy it is. It's not hard or grainy like other natural deodorants I've tried. I love the little glass jar it comes in. It's small enough that I can carry it with me for touch-ups.
The first day I used it it worked amazingly well and my underarms surprisingly smelled good at the end of the day. On the second and third day, it didn't hold up as well and definitely could smell signs of B.O. coming through at the end of the day (which happens with all deodorants I've ever used). But I think I also applied a lot less on those days. I'm still getting the hang of it but so far so good. Also, I'm being cautious and moisturizing my underarms after every shower so that I hopefully don't get a rash since my underarms are so sensitive to natural deodorants.
The petal scent smells so good and blends with my body's natural scent so well. I actually think I like it slightly more than the rose.
♥ HAPPY GUM DROPS ♥
This was the first product I tried from them and it's one that I use almost every day. It's great to massage on gums if they're irritated, to freshen breath, mix with water and use as a mouthwash, a drop on your dental floss to make your teeth feel extra clean, so many uses! I've used it on pimples and they go away almost immediately and I also used it when I had extractions to help my gums heal faster.
♥ NEEM ENAMELIZER ♥
Their oral care is my favorite because it just works so well to give you fresh breath and the cleanest teeth ever. I use this as my toothpaste. All you need is one drop on your toothbrush and it lathers really well to give you the smoothest & cleanest teeth. At first, it tastes like cinnamon and near the end it tastes soapy, not the best taste but I love that it keeps my mouth so healthy. This one contains neem and coconut oils so it tends to thicken if it's too cold but I just shake it up or warm it up under warm water. I've tried their toothpaste that comes in little glass jars and they work really well too and definitely taste better but I prefer this because it feels like it lasts longer.
Final thoughts: I love all the products I've tried from them. They all work really well and everything from the actual product to the packaging feels beautifully crafted and high quality.
I usually order from their website livinglibations.com but they're on Amazon too (and come with prime shipping!). A few years ago their shipping took really long but it's a lot quicker now. I think it took a week or so maybe more (it ships from Canada). It's not the fastest so I would probably order from amazon to get prime shipping next time because I'm so impatient.
The cutest little bags just launched online at Prada! They've been available in stores for a little while now but they just released them online this week and there are 7 gorgeous colors. For some reason when I searched the prada website I couldn't find them but when I went through the Sweden Prada website then switched to USA it was available (confusing I know!) but I'm so happy I found them.
If you want the exact name, it's called the Prada Re-Edition 2000 nylon mini-bag. You can shop it here. My favorite colors are pink, light blue, nude and black. Honestly, I can't decide between them, they're all so gorgeous. It's selling for $725. It's made out of their nylon material that is known to be very durable. I bought a vintage nylon backpack earlier this year and I can attest to it being very durable. A few months ago I had tried getting one of the vintage prada mini shoulder bags from ebay but never won any of the bids lol. Now they're really hard to find on the pre-loved market for a reasonable price.
They also have the Re-Edition 2005 nylon and saffiano leather mini-bag for $770 and it comes in red, black, brown, and beige. You can shop it here. This one is already out of stock in almost all the colors. The main visible differences between this and the other are price and the shoulder strap looks a little longer and made of leather. Just realized there's also another mini version here for $770.
I've also rounded up some inspo pics of my favorite ways girls have styled them. All the inspo pics are from Pinterest.
What do you guys think about this bag?
This was the view from our cute little airbnb when we went to Asheville. It was such a beautiful view! I'm thinking of doing a little Asheville guide featuring all my favorite spots we went to. Let me know if you guys would like that. This is one of the outfits I wore to go exploring the city. Sneakers were a must because we did so much walking and exploring downtown. Air forces are so cute and go with everything, highly recommend. My turtleneck sweater is from Chicwish. It's thick and very warm!! Chicwish is one of my go-tos for sweaters they always have so many cute styles.
CHICWISH blazer | LEVIS jeans | DR MARTENS boots | ZARA scarf
Hi my loves! 💖 I wanted to show you this casual blazer outfit that is super easy to wear while we transition to fall. It's made up of good basics that you probably already own so it's super easy to recreate and put your own spin on.
First start off with a good pair of jeans, your favorite ones that you can't stop wearing. Mine are my levis 501 skinny that I cut the bottoms of to fit me better (I'm only 5'2 haha). Next is a simple summer tank. Since it's still pretty hot here it's good to have a tank underneath in case the blazer has to go haha. Then pick your favorite blazer. If you don't own one yet go grab yourself one because they'll be everywhere this fall/winter. Zara, missguided, & princess Polly are all good places to find an affordable but amazing blazer. I found mine at a thrift store and they had so many good options for only 5 bucks each! Finish the look off with classic pair of white sneakers and your favorite bag. I've been obsessed with my lv multicolore pochette accessoires bc I feel like it goes with everything but also adds a fun dose of color to all my outfits.
THRIFTED blazer | LEVIS jeans (similar with no rips here) |NIKE sneakers | AMERICAN EAGLE top | LOUIS VUITTON bag
I think blazers are my new favorite thing. I'll for sure be wearing them through the next few seasons. What do you guys think of this look?
Now that it's slowly starting to cool down I can finally start shopping for fall. I actually started shopping in July, haha but now I can buy sweaters and actually wear them instead of having them hang in my closet. Today I'm showing you guys a try on haul with everything that I've bought from American Eagle in the past weeks. I work there and we just updated the store with a bunch of new fall merchandise so I may do another one soon hehe 😁 💸.
cable knit cardigan | mom jeans | aldo booties | h&m cami | mejuri necklaces
This blush cable knit cardigan is so cozy. I'm wearing the XS/S and I think it runs big. If you like big cozy cardis this is perfect for you. It also comes in an olive green version.
The jeans I'm wearing are the mom jean and I highly recommend them. This wash has been a hot seller in our store and for good reason. The wash is perfect and light washes seem to be everyones favorite right now. The distressing is just right too, not too much but just enough. I'm wearing a 00 and it's a very snug fit on me. I tried on a 0 but it was too loose around my waist and knees. These have no stretch which I love.
rugby stripe polo, similar here | mom jeans | converse sneakers
This is my second favorite pieces from the whole haul. This plaid flannel is very cozy and screams fall to me. I love it tied at the front but it can also be worn untied. I think it's one of those pieces that looks way cuter in person. This would be adorable with a white bralette, dark wash jeans, and a sherpa jacket to keep things extra cozy. I'm wearing an xs.
I didn't buy this one but I still wanted to show you since I know a lot of you will love it.
I don't have a great picture of these leggings but I wanted to include them because I wear them all the time! The material is so comfy and they have pockets!! The perfect legging for lounging around in. I'm wearing a size small.
If you're the type to always be cuddled up in a blanket when you're at home (me 99% of the time because I'm always cold) then I want to introduce you to your new best friend. The barefoot dreams cozy chic throw is the softest and coziest blanket I've ever owned. I can't believe it took me this long to buy one but I'm so glad I did. I never thought I'd spend this much on a blanket but I think it's well worth it because it feels like a cloud. I just purchased it during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for under $100 (originally $147). It comes in so many beautiful neutral colors that it was hard to choose one but I decided on the pale pink.
When I first took it out of the box and felt the blanket I loved it but wasn't convinced that it was worth the money. It wasn't until I washed & dried it and then wrapped myself in the blanket that I was truly convinced that it's the best throw ever! It washed really well and I actually think it's softer now after washing and drying.
I originally wanted the cozychic in the wild blanket but it's so popular that it sold out super fast and hasn't restocked. The one I bought goes better with the decor in my apartment and was cheaper so I'm not mad about it.
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