Wow!  I've procrastinated so long and now it's almost Christmas!

I have a few bath bombs that I was hoping to get reviewed for you guys by Christmas, but now it's looking like it might be New Years.

 Let's jump right in on this Bath Bomb!

Yog Nog

 

Originally, I was drawn to this bomb because it smelled so sweet and exactly like EggNog.  I absolutely could not get enough of it!

Another thing that had caught me eye was the fantastic art work.  I tried to get enough pictures throughout the whole bomb to show all of the work.  From what I can remember, there are carrots, stars, trees, ornaments and gingerbread people all over the bomb. 

The melting process for Yog Nog was extremely slow.  Inside the bomb was something that looked like an egg which floated around the tub melting over the entire duration of my bath.  As far as the smell goes for this bomb, it wasn't completely subtle yet not strong either.  This is the perfect bomb for anyone who is just looking to get relaxed and smooth all over.  I could tell the shea butter in this bomb was strong as it was so moisturizing to my skin even way after I got out of the tub.

Pros

• Sweet smell, like eggnog
• multiple usages
• moisturizing
• lingering smell

 Cons

• Not memorable
• 'boring' reveal-slow

As far as a memorable bomb, I can't say there was a whole lot that was extravagant to it.  The water was a yellow shade with very subtle sparkles throughout the tub. You could more than likely get 2 usages out of this bomb quite easily.  With saying all of that, I would more than likely repurchase as it is so moisturizing and smells like my favorite Christmas drink.

If you're looking for a relaxing night yet staying in the Halloween spirit, look no further!  Lord of Misrule is the perfect guy for this kind of feeling. 

Lord of Misrule is a green ball with a zig zag design. I'm kind of sad that Lush only has one bath bomb for the fall season.  Very little in the collection this year.  With that being said, let's get onto the bath bomb!

Once the bomb was placed into the water, it started foaming right away into the shell where it was a hot pink color.

The pink and the green combined is turning into a deep red!!!

I really liked how this transition worked.  Combining the red and green looks really cool.  It took about 5 minutes for the entire transition to take place and then you just had the shell which could be cracked up into the water.  After it was all finished, there were pop rocks popping around the tub!  This is a really cool and unexpected added effect.

This is basically the end result.  It's a perfect blood bath for a vampire!

 As far as the smell goes, it is supposed to have hints of Patchouli, which I didn't really smell or it was very subtle.   The main point to this bomb in my opinion is the effect and color, it also sets a sort of tone.

Pros: 

• Pop rocket effect
• Blood red water
• Cost efficient
• Relaxing
• Skin smoothing and Softening

Cons:

• Seasonal item
• Not much smell

It's definitely worth the investment to pick up a few of these bombs to have them throughout the year so if you feel yourself going for Lord of Misrule, get your red wine and set away to a land of magic with this bomb!

Over the course of August I collected a few items here and there but not enough for hauls each time (I'm trying to spend wisely).

Most of these items were bought during my vacation time.  I went to Prince Edward Island for a small part of my vacation and the rest was spent in sporadic areas around Nova Scotia.  Despite all of the traveling I didn't have much chance to get any type of souvenir, however I did manage to sneak into a few of my favorite stores on the way!

Starting with Lush and Mac.  I bought a Mac lipstick(of course) in the shade Taupe.  This is a neutral medium color brown matte finish and is perfect for the fall or at a workplace which is becoming my go-to shade.  At lush, I picked up another massage bar as I'm almost out of Pearl.  This time around I went with the Organic Therapy massage bar.  I decided to pick up a soap bar in Rock Star.  This is my first time trying a soap bar and I'm excited to use it in the shower!  I like to keep bar soaps for the shower and liquid or foam soap for hand washing.

I wasn't planning on picking anything up at La Senza but it just so happened that they were having a spin wheel that day and I got a free pair of panties with a purchase.  I chose to get two nice pairs instead of the ones they have for 3$ at times.  The light one is a pastel purple with cute prints and strings on the side.  The dark red has leopard print on the back. *socute*

I've been meaning to purchase a few new bras.  To start this off, I went with a sports bra because I enjoy being comfortable and my work is physically demanding to wear wires and fancy bras.  I bought this one as a test and will be back to buy more as these do the trick well! I also got a free wallet lanyard.  One thing about Victoria Secret is that they almost always have giveaways with every purchase.

I bought this necklace locally.  I don't really buy jewellery unless I am really drawn to it and so with this one I really liked the design.  I need to find another chain because it keeps falling off and I've actually almost lost it a few times already!

Next, I made a small purchase at Wal-Mart during the back to school days.  I bought a Biore charcoal facial cleansing pack and a few Garnier face masks.  I'm not going back to school however I felt the need to purchase pencils!  These aren't just any type of pencil but the 'plastic' kind.  I'm not sure how else to describe it but all I know is that they are extremely hard to come by and my favorite!  If I ever end up going back to school I will have pencils to go!

Now onto the essential part of this post. The only reason the toothbrush and paste are in here is because they're for sensitive teeth. I love soft bristles on my teeth or else I find that it's just too rough for me, this kind is just super massaging and feels right, effective and efficient!  The toothpaste is because sometimes I just have sensitive teeth.  I also purchased a teeth whitener!  Maybe you will see a review up on this at some point!

Here we go again with the hair stuff.   I just need to not go through the hair aisle anymore.  Actually, I went to get just hair conditioner because I tend to go through that triple time I do my shampoo.  I find myself going towards L'oreal for a lot of my hair essentials. I bought the L'oreal moisture infusion mask only because colder seasons are coming and I'm hoping this will keep moisture locked in and help with soon coming dandruff! The Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil because the packaging attracted me.  Yep, gotta kick that habit.

I wasn't actually going to put this in here but I seen that it's scented? I've never seen that before!

That's it guys!  There wasn't much but I wanted to start digging into my goodies before too long.  I'll start reviews on a few things here shortly as well!

~Let's go to the beach each~

 

I figured it's best to do this summer type post before summer is over.  Better late than never, right?  These are a few of my essential items that I would take to the beach.

What I have in the background is a beach blanket from Victoria Secret which will be useful for when you want to lay in the sand, it will also double up as a carrier for everything when you're ready to head home!  I love multi-use items.  Along with a beach blanket you will more than likely need a towel.

The first thing you absolutely cannot forget is sunscreen!  Mine is very light because I like to tan.. well burn first then tan.  Also Hawaiian Tropic has got to be the best smelling sunscreen lotion you can find. 

If you're near any woodsy areas or anything it's best to buy bug spray because we don't want any unwanted insects.

Even though we are surrounded by water, it is an absolute must to keep dehydrated, not only at the beach but at all times. It's particularly important to stay hydrated under the sun to prevent sun stroke. Water is the best form of hydration possible.   You can also bring some extra flavoring if you don't like water alone.

It's great to have some fun and entertainment while you're out with friends which is why I have included a little portable speaker so your music can project around surrounding areas.  Be sure to be thoughtful of other parties around you as well though!
I have included sunglasses as well to protect your eyes from the sun's UV rays.
*One other thing that would have been in this picture was going to be lip chap.  This is just as important as water and sunglasses to keep your lips hydrated!

The next 2 items aren't necessarily essentials but extras. These are both luminizing body butters by Pacifica. This brand is known for being vegan and 100% cruelty free.
These body butters serve the purpose of smelling absolutely wonderful all over your skin as well as leaving shimmery pearl all over your body.  This will then reflect from the sun and make you look beautiful!

This one is the Shimmer and Glow.  As you can tell it is extremely subtle on the skin but is there.  A little will go a very long way and I will recommend washing your hands after application as your hands will be transformed.

The Sun-kissed glow is actually way more golden than this picture is suggesting.  From my experience, this doesn't necessarily make your skin look more 'sun kissed' rather than have golden glitters all over.

The both of these are fairly noticeable in the sun but I would have to say that the gold tone is the most noticeable.  If I were to choose a favorite between the two it would definitely be the silver one because it's subtle and angelic all at the same time.

There you have it, all of the accessories that I would take to the beach!  If there's anything that I missed or think would also be quite essential feel free to let me know!

PYMUO hasn't been following the July Beauty Challenge but since I haven't done a Friday Favorites post I figured it would be a great time to do it during the beauty challenge.

 

Welcos Miracle Argan Oil Treatment you can pick up at www.roseroseshop.com.  I literally use this every single time I get out of the shower without fail.  It is a holy grail through and through.

Lush R&B hair moisturizer.  I had a sample of this and used it all up and had to pick up a full size because it is really just that great!  I only use a tiny bit after every single shower.  If overused it will make your hair appear greasy.

I rave a lot about hair products so there are a few repeats from around the blog but that's because I really do love them and what they do.

Tokyomilk body wash and cream in the scent Yesterday.  I added this in because of the smell it has even though the product itself works really well.  If you're looking for an exotic scent that not many people have, this is where you want to go. Uh oh! It looks like they are discontinuing the Tokyomilk Dark line. 

Lush Massage Bar in Pearl.  I absolutely am in love with this scent and will repurchase until I get sick of it.  I also love how it makes my skin feel really soft and moisturized after showers for long periods of time.

Cheek Room Lip Balm in Cherry.  I got this in a memebox a while back and really love how it makes my lips really shiny but not too sticky at the same time.  I also love how after a while it will tint your lips to a nice bright but not too overpowering pink, it's a great summer color!

Mac lippies in Cyber, Sin, and Diva.  These are all fairly dark colors as my go to lip color is generally dark because I love a pop.  Sooner or later I am going to be making a post on all of my Mac lippies including swatches.

Ah, movies.  My favorite movie of all time forever and ever is Lilo & Stitch!  I have a picture of just Stitch! because I couldn't find the original movie.  But basically, I have a shrine of everything Stitch.  Divergent is one of my favorite movies as well.  Can Four and Triss just become an IRL couple, PLEASE!! I want to live Divergent.

Bath and Body Works parfum in the scent Forever Red.  I love how this is very young lady, chic and fruity smell.  It's a really nice casual perfume as well as a going out perfume.  Very versatile.

This is probably my favorite cloth face mask to date.  It adds moisture to your skin which is perfect for winter seasons and anybody in Canada knows that we have pretty bad winters and we need to be prepared at all times! NextBeau Aqua Moisture pack.

I will just add this in here because you know who you are.

Well this is an old one but I don't know where I would be without her.  She's my favorite in the whole world!