march favorites !

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I wanted to share the products I’ve been loving this super busy month of March.

Skin

I’ve been loving both Maybelline’s Dream Wonder Foundation & Tarte’s BB Cream. Now I’m starting to mix the two together before applying to add a little life to my face while the temperature FINALLY warms up!

Blush

Milani Baked Blush. Oh my god. I’ve always loved it and I’m a very loyal fan of the coral shade Luminoso, but this Berry Amore shade is absolutely stunning. It always looks amazing with berry lips, and is perfect for the cooler months, and now the transition to spring.

Brows

I originally purchased Maybelline’s Brow Drama as a drug store dupe for Benefit’s Gimme Brown (which I’m still dying to try).. But honestly I love this so much I may never switch! I’ve used powder brow kits in the past, but the gel just holds your brows in place while adding a little bit of tint to keep them looking natural. LOVE.

Eyes

A few months ago i received this Pacifica shadow (Ethereal) in my Ipsy bag, and it’s honestly one of my favorite samples I’ve ever gotten!! Recently I’ve been using it every single day to brighten up my eyes while still keeping a neutral, natural look for work. Another reason I love this shadow is that it is vegan, cruelty, and paraben free! Another product I’ve been using pretty much daily for work is Maybelline’s The Rocket, but that shouldn’t be shocking to any of you. This is still one of my favorite formulas – so much volume and zero clumps!

Nails

On trend, I’m obsessed with white nail polish. I was in Top Shop the other day and decided to give this shade Au Natural a whirl, and I LOVE. I’ve been wearing this every day since I purchased two weeks ago, and I can definitely see thing being a staple all the way through Labor Day!

What were your favorite products this month!?

xo, J

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pretty little liars notes – marlene’s top episodes to rewatch before the finale !

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Hi guys!

Last night I attempted to watch all 5 episodes that Marlene suggested we rewatch for clues before the #BigAReveal tonight (see below). Unfortunately I only got through the first three, but I took some notes as I went along, so hopefully this can help us all out :]
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S3E1: It Happened That Night

– Whoa, a 5 month time jump
– Hints that A is a boy or a lesbian “show me your boobs” – or is this the girls joking while they are drunk. Somewhat unclear.
– Emily “digs up” Ali’s grave
– Hanna looks offended when Aria is aggressive toward mona
– Lucas!!!
– Sketchy camera pans on Aria!
– “You said you wanted to be a teacher. Was that true or were you just hitting on me” – Ezra “Did you really play b26 or were you just hitting on me” – Aria. this is so significant
– Hanna goes to visit Mona in Radley, but at first the angle is shot like she’s A
– WREN. He “volunteers a few days a month” at Radley
– Mona was watching their interaction
– Lucas shows up and they talk about him, say he’s gone all Boo Radley (TKAM reference)
– Aria ‘sees’ A in the bathroom and has her mental breakdown.. MPD
– Emily and Toby scene: we find out he hasn’t talked to Jenna. Emily tells him she parties a lot. She said she partied so hard one night she didn’t remember anything.
– Lost Woods Resort: Spencer goes and its cleared out. She pulls out a laptop there.
– Wren tells Hanna to come back to Radley.
– Spencer gets a lot of unknown calls and answers and just says “I’m listening “
– It ends up being Garrett willing to tell Spencer information. He knows who took the body.
– The iconic Aria mirror scene.. MPD
– Mona envisions Hanna as Ali.
– Spencer makes a replica of the A lair: 5 hoodies, zombie costume like the one that attacked ali on Halloween (we know later that it’s Lucas)
– OMG there is an 8 in a circle behind Emily’s head at the first A Lair. “I Am 8” like the preview. There’s one behind spencer too. Wait they are everywhere.
– Someone breaks into Spencer’s car and puts all the photos from
that night everywhere.
– “Mona played with dolls, I play with body parts. Game on Bitches – A”
Overall thoughts on this episode: We see traces of Aria’s mental instability or MPD. We see many 8s – which are teased in the #BigAReveal promo. Lucas and Wren are both in this episode and acting rather sketchy. Toby, as always, is sketchy.
S3E24: A Dangerous Game
– Season Finale of Season 3
– The “previously on” Mona says Spencer look at all that’s happened since you turned me down on our trip up the mountain. and Spencer says “you don’t have to ask me again Mona, I’m in”
– Spencer comes out of Radley
– Toby is allegedly dead
– “We lost Toby a long time ago, we just didn’t know it” – S
– “I decided I didn’t want to be a victim anymore, that’s not who I am” – S
– A in the hard rock lair. In the RV. With Mona.
– There are photos of Aria everywhere.
– H’s attitude toward Mona has completely changed this season.
– Shana. Her meeting with Spencer is so sketchy and it seems like they already know each other.
– A sends Jenna a message.
– Ezra has “appointments” at night
– Jenna is meeting Shana who says that all the girls will be together that night.. Hm.
– Aria is crying and crazy again.
– Ezra looks so sketchy after she breaks up with him.
– Spencer meets A aka Toby aka Pretty Eyes.
– Spencer is crazy in the hoodie. She tricked Toby into seeing her.
– “Everything I’ve done so I can protect you” – T
– S was the one in the RV lair with M
– S kidnapped Malcolm. She broke up Ezria.
– “I’ve been working with Mona to keep you safe” – T
– Melissa is trying to get into Jenna’s house.
– Melissa and Jenna and Shana talk about the girls being in the cabin at 9.
– Red Coat is in charge at this point.
– “Get ready to say goodbye to Paige because I promise A’s going to
take her away from you” – Aria – well this came true
– wait Spencer became part of the A team at Radley…. and that’s where the game was stolen from Mona
– Aria has all the answers.
– Do Spencer & Toby sleep together for the first time while they’re on the A team?
– Ezra and Aria in the same staircase as the very first episode. And she tells him that there will never be a happy ending.
– Spencer follows fake Red Coat. The girls tricked her into following RC! I forgot.
– Mona’s the only person who knows who RC is.
– They all believe that Toby and Spencer are on the good side.
– Ezra is Aria’s teacher again: “All things truly wicked start from innocence”
– “Are we sure we trust Toby”
– Plane episode !
– Liars get locked in the lodge.  Someone is in the woods.
– Lodge fire. Mona trapped with the girls. Melissa/Shana/Jenna definitely got them.
– We find out Mona doesn’t know who Red Coat is.
– Spencer sees Ali.
– Toby gets hit after he sees the girl that looks exactly like Maya.
– Ali pulls Hanna and the rest of the girls out.
– Ali is Red Coat.
– Compass on the lighter.
– “I made a deal with the devil and she gave me a way in and out of that place. at first it was fun, having a partner, but then the game changed. she stole you from me. I don’t know who drugged you {Emily} but I was at the cemetery and so was red coat. She was wearing a mask. She looked just like Ali.” – Mona
– And then Aria (of course) has all the answers – “that’s probably what happened today. it wasn’t ali it was a mask”
– They find Wilden’s police car pulled out of the lake with the video of
Hannas mom. Jenna and Shana helping him.
– “You’re mine now. Kisses – A”
– They open the trunk {we know it’s a dead pig}
Overall thoughts on this episode: We see more of Aria’s mental breakdown, and that it is getting worse. Jenna Shana and Melissa are linked and most likely trapped the girls in the lodge. We see someone who is probably Maya aka she’s not dead. Aria once again has all the answers. A’s ending changes from – A to – Kisses A (which is allegedly significant). Toby is sketchy as he is on the A team with Spencer. Neither can really be trusted. Wren and Lucas aren’t in this episode.
S4E25: A is for Answers
– Noel Kahn brings the girls to New York.
– “Why would we trust Noel Kahn”- Liars “Because he has secrets too” – Ali {but do we ever learn them ???}
– Spencer and Ali don’t hug.
– I completely forgot they thought Jessica was A.
– Ali doesn’t seem surprised.
–  I’m fairly certain there are twin photos next to Ali’s head
– CeCe in questioning.
– HOLBROOK questions her! And we know he’s later involved with Allison.
– She knows who killed the girl people thought was Allison. She bribes Holbrook into not arresting her if she tells him that. I bet that’s what happened.
–  “So who killed her?” “The same person who’s trying to hurt Allison.” That’s Melissa!
– Flashbacks of Ian Melissa and Allison. Allison steals all his videos.
– The videos changed the game. She thought Jenna was A.
– She wasn’t A.
– Melissa is back in town.
– Allison gets the yellow tank with a note signed from her “Mom”
– Jessica tells her not to go out.
– “I know things about {the Hastings} that you don’t” “You can never turn your back on a Hastings”
– Jessica is very worried about someone escaping Radley potentially.
– Toby calls Allison that night.
– Ali drugs them.
– There is clearly a pig behind Aria.
– Ali holds the pig before she leaves the barn.
– “I know what you see in Toby Spencer. You want to believe him.” – Mona
– Ezra picks up Allison and is angry.
– Holbrook is questioning the entire Hastings family, separately, and they have no idea.
– Ali orders a gin and tonic. (A drinks this a lot)
– She sets up her meeting with Ezra.
– “Do people still do that? Go sunning  in the French Riviera?” – E to A
– He calls her a fabulist – a teller of lies and says she reminds him of Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s {IS HE VARJACK}
– “He wanted to write a story about me. But it was an insult. She couldn’t even name her cat.” – Ali
– “She didn’t name her cat because she didn’t think she deserved to be loved” – Aria
– “I’m sorry Aria, for everything” – Ali
– Ezra breaks up with her that night. If they were ever dating.
– She leaves him with “If you ever get that story published, you better spell my name right”
– She sees Ian at the kissing rock.
– She says he’s going to jail and threatens to put him there.  He gets violent.
– “There are things on here that can bring everybody down. Including your family” – Ian to Ali
– She never kissed him like in the video.
– We find out Ezra found Shana in Georgia and knew she was in contact with Ali.
– Mr. Hastings hired a PI to follow Spencer when Ali went missing.
– “The police are asking pointed questions about Spencer. Do we still have an understanding?” – Mr Hastings to Jessica
– Toby went to London just to tell Melissa Spencer relapsed?
– He thinks Spencer killed the girl, but Melissa tells him she did.
– Spencer chases Ali with a shovel. GAH. Ali finds her pills. Ah yes.
– Spencer leaves and drags the shovel back.
– She sees Byron and tells her about the tapes.- Her mom sees her get hit.
– Jessica buries Ali alive.
– Grunwald brings her to the hospital.
– Mona picks her up.
– Ali tells her about A; Mona tells her to pretend to die to escape.
– The A Lair and doll house already exist.
– So if Mona was original A, who tried to kill Ali !?
– There’s another 8 by Mona. On the Lost Woods motel wall paper again.
– “Thank me by staying gone.” – Mona
– Ian tries to kill Spencer because be loves her sister.
– He knew Allison was alive.
– The place was called The Mockingbird Sings
– A chases them and shoots them. If it mirrors shadow play Toby is A.
– Ezra is shot.
– Jessica is dead and buried.
Overall thoughts on this episode: We see Holbrook’s potential first connection with helping CeCe and Ali. CeCe says the girl who killed Bethany is the one torturing Ali (who we later find out is Melissa). We find out that Mr. Hastings and Jessica have some type of deal. Ali’s recollection of that night is very different than what we’ve seen in prior flashbacks. There is significant evidence that Ezra is Varjack. We find out Shana is on the roof (although I still think Toby was involved. Wren and Lucas are not in this episode. We also find out that Mona is the one obsessed with Dolls and that she had her lair before she was ‘helping’ Ali – so was she involved with Ali being hit that night? AND there’s an 8 by her!
I hopefully will watch the other two episodes tonight before the finale, but I have a feeling it may not happen.
But WOW so many details I forgot from these episodes. I’m so overwhelmed. I really want Aria to be A. But it looks like it may be Toby!
Can’t wait for tonight!
xo, J

pretty little liars: i’m a good girl, i am – live blog !

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Hi guys!

Wow, just wow. That is all i can say about this episode. I loved it so much and it set up next week’s finale perfectly.

Here are my thoughts –

Pretty Little Liars – I’m a Good Girl I Am

  • This is such an awkward fake news broadcast..
  • Wait Sara Sheppard, LOL. Marlene, I see what you did there.
  • Who is the surprise witness!?
  • LESLIE !? Wow I thought she was just a one episode character.
  • Wait, so this is who Mona was calling when Mike saw her drawing blood?
  • Why did they pan the camera to Aria & Ali after saying everyone has feuds in high school..
  • Leslie is trying to frame Hanna, oh no.
  • Toby actually is starting to seem semi human.
  • Aw Ali & Hanna working together with the Liars ❤
  • Why does Ali only hang out at terrifying abandoned places?
  • Aria is always such a good liar.. Training Mike how to testify without actually lying under oath.
  • Why am I fetching lattes – Toby the police ‘intern’ – ha.
  • This tongue is the most disgusting thing I have EVER seen.
  • Aria manipulating now Ezra and Mike.
  • Aria’s outfit is so adorable right now.
  • Andrew is so sketchy; ugh, just go away.
  • “Somehow you don’t hear it when I say I’m here 24/7” – A, I mean Andrew.
  • Caleb is literally the best boy on this show. Hands down. 100% #RelationshipGoals
  • Is Emily’s hair purple?
  • How did Emily and Spencer already find the youth group witness!?
  • Look at Aria’s temper..
  • I didn’t see that one coming..
  • OMG Caleb. Why are you at the cabin?
  • Caleb v. Ezra, wow.
  • Something is going to happen to Mike during this Caleb & Ezra scene..
  • Or he’s just going to drive away on his own.
  • Please tell me Emily & Spencer aren’t about to drink blood.
  • Close call, it’s actually just sauce.
  • Watching Ali & Hanna hurt themselves in the laundry room is making me squeamish.
  • The lawyer is going to see Ali’s note!
  • The Mona mirror note!
  • Silly Ali, it’s just an anagram. (Charles DiLaurentis, Rachel S. DiLaurentis, etc)
  • An arrow through Mike’s windshield? What?
  • Of course this witness chick was high before, so we can’t use her testimony. UGH.
  • Is this where Aria followed Mike before?
  • I didn’t realize A was an archer.
  • This Spoby moment is so great. I hope it’s genuine.
  • Ezra & Caleb, a very unlikely duo.
  • Mike is bleeding :[
  • OMG and A pepper sprayed him. And Kidnapped him. And tied him up. This is terrifying.E\
  • Why is Aria calling Andrew. NOO.
  • This lawyer is brilliant! The grapefruit testimony is wonderful.
  • “This town is so ass backwards” Thank you Caleb for finally speaking up.
  • I hate Tanner. So much.
  • Now Allison is being cross-examined about archery! Weird!
  • Allison rigged that competition when she was little. And of course A figured this out.
  • Andrew shows up, cue creepy music.
  • Hm, he was busy last night.. capturing Mike.
  • Ugh and he’s good boy scout things “you never know when those skills are going to come in handy”
  • Archery DUH..
  • Ali was found guilty! Oh my god.
  • They just arrested all the girls. OMG.
  • Oh my god.
  • Oh my god.
  • This A scene is exactly what will happen next week. S/He will capture their bus and bring them to the doll house.

I LOVED this episode. I literally cannot wait until next week. I hope rumors are true and we find out who A is, but the Liars do not – I think that would be such an interesting story line.

Did you guys like this episode!?

xo, J

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my life through a lens: birthday weekend !

Hey guys!

As you may or may not know, I recently celebrated my birthday. It was the first year I’ve felt that my age has been completely insignificant, particularly due to the lack of lyrics about it. I can no longer sing T.Swift (22) or Blink182 (23) and I won’t be ready for my quarter life crisis until 2016 (25). And now those of you following along know how old I really am – gasp.

So what did I do to celebrate my insignificant year? I wined and dined with my friends, crawled around Hoboken with thousands of my other closest friends, and then saw Maroon5 for another perfect show. It was quite the birthday weekend, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Here are some photos of the finer moments:

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  If you want to see more of my life through a lens, follow me on Instagram: @jennifermariie.

xo, J

pretty little liars: the melody lingers on – live blog !

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Hey guys!

I CANNOT believe we are so close to the end of this season. I don’t know if you read countless theory blogs like I do, but I feel like some are going to pretty damn spot on.

So many things happened in this episode. Ali is in court, Hanna is in jail, Andrew is breaking into Mona’s house (or at least he appears to be). And SO many clues. They were very difficult to decipher, but let’s just say Mona is one smart cookie..

Pretty Little Liars: The Melody Lingers On

  • That’s it, Pastor Ted is A.
  • How did they never call this number from all of the personal ads before?
  • The theory about Varjak’s number spelling BET-HANY seems more and more real.
  • “Do you have a burner phone?” “What color?” – Caleb is so sketchy but so perfect.
  • D is awfully hostile for being completely MIA the entire series.
  • Aria’s cat jacket ~laughing to tears emoji~
  • Well Andrew hates Mona..
  • And now I hate him.
  • Wow! It never rains in Rosewood.
  • And of course Allison brings it up when she calls Emily.
  • TWINS IN THE COURTROOM.
  • I’m glad Emily and Aria went to Allison’s trial.
  • If the prosecutor is right that Ali was never kidnapped I will flip out.
  • He’s saying very –A like things like “Story Teller” & “Anonymous”
  • Ali talked to A through the personal ads!
  • And the texts stopped when Mona was killed, ahh.
  • Varjack is calling Aria!
  • And he never had her number.. hmmmm.
  • This song is terrifying. But French, probably a clue.
  • Mona used to play this song!
  • The answers are still in Mona’s room!
  • They are going to find the camera in the doll’s eye, YES!
  • Aria saying she is the least intimidating is… wrong.
  • I like the Spencer and Caleb duo.
  • Jason is testifying for the prosecution!
  • “That’s a hefty 19th century word” good one Spencer.
  • Jason is changing his story on the fly, and of course Hanna is getting involved.
  • I can’t believe the prosecutor is bringing up Jason & Ashley’s relationship.
  • “The truth will set you free, but first it will turn you inside out” – Spence.
  • To Mona’s house we go!
  • I can’t believe Pastor Ted is letting Ashley break up with him.
  • The same creepy song is playing from Mona’s room!
  • Someone already tore apart Mona’s room.
  • A found the video first!
  • Just kidding, A is trying to trick them with the note, and of course Aria figure it out first.
  • WHY IS ANDREW AT MONA’S?
  • He must be related to Cyrus.
  • The Ashley and Hanna scene is so sweet. I’m obsessed.
  • “But I let a lot of things happen that I shouldn’t have” – Ali admitting she was involved, ish.
  • I don’t understand the Mona note!
  • Here is the secret machine again..
  • It’s going to be a creepy A message.
  • THE SONG. Ugh.
  • Varjak has a SS Card, wow. Paul Varjack.
  • Tippi!

Such a good episode. Only two weeks until Big A! If you’re following along other blogs, you may have seen that all of the lines in Mona’s note are anagrams for Charles DiLaurentis – can’t be a coincidence. Now I guess the big question is who is Charles? Or maybe who is {C}ece. {H}anna. {A}ria. w{R}en. {L}ucas. {E}mily. {S}pencer. I guess we will have to wait and see!

xo, J

february ipsy bag & birchbox !

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This post is a liiiiiitle bit delay, but better late than never right!? I just LOVE the theme of these boxes. Both are beautiful, bright, and bold. I love the geometric prints of both!

Here’s what I got:

Birchbox:

Ipsy Bag:

Overall I am EXTREMELY happy with both boxes. The lip glosses are both gorgeous colors perfect for the upcoming spring! The blush, eyeshadow, and mascara are beautiful as well.

What did you all think of your boxes this month!?

xo, J

pretty little liars: to plea or not to plea – live blog !

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Hi everyone!

Can you believe the #BigA “reveal” is only two episodes away!? As a loyal PLL fan I honestly never thought we’d make it to this point.

This episode, though, was really good, we found out some interesting information, and were reintroduced to some characters who have been MIA for quite some time. Here are my thoughts while watching:

Pretty Little Liars: To Plea Or Not To Plea

  • Seems like Ali cried wolf, and now she has to pay.
  • SOMEONE ELSE!? Who, Ali, who else could help your alibi?
  • They are building a case against Hanna! Oh boy.
  • Ah, Melissa, here you are.
  • She sounds like she’s selling Spencer on a college, not a life of a runaway.
  • Bringing up Ezra’s book again.. suspicious.
  • This little British boy asking Spencer out is so cute.
  • The storage unit in Hanna’s name :[
  • Look at Andrew leaving creepy notes, hmm.
  • Caleb is going to threaten Toby, wow.
  • Emily is openly talking to Ezra about Varjack. Ugh he is probably A.
  • He has the direct correlation to the name and Ali..
  • “Doing something wrong can seem like the right thing when you’re trying to help someone you love” – Melissa
  • I love this sister scene, I hope it is genuine.
  • How is Ezra already franchising?
  • Oh it’s a set up to see this lawyer. Smarty pants.
  • The lawyer who delivered Mona’s death wish is definitely sketchy.
  • Hanna is telling her mom the truth!
  • AH, Spencer can legally drink in the UK. Cheers!
  • “Who’s Andrew?” LOL Ezra.
  • Oh no, Emily is trapped in there alone.
  • The inmates just set up Ali. Oh wow.
  • Ezra and Aria working together, pure perfection.
  • Ali took the plea deal! OMG.
  • Varjack likes pizza!
  • He ordered a lot of food for one person..
  • Tell Tanner about A!? Caleb you cray.
  • I don’t like how we never saw Caleb’s conversation with Toby.
  • I actually hope she does.
  • I’m happy Hanna and Caleb have the only functioning relationship.
  • I love him so much.
  • You could have seen this coming Hanna..
  • A is too smart to not erase his tracks. Literally.
  • Emily this lawyer is going to kill you.
  • Pizza receipt for the win!
  • Oh so this is what her mom found in Ali’s file.
  • Emily why the ef would you call this number?
  • Now they have your number..
  • I don’t want Aria and Ezra to break up :[
  • Legit crying. So upset.
  • My favorite Bonnie & Clyde evil couple.
  • I’m so happy Ali isn’t taking the plea!

Phew, a lot of good stuff this episode, am I right!? I really hope Hanna gets out of jail free, and that Mona is somehow still alive.

What were your thoughts on this episode!?

xo, J

february monthly round up !

Hi guys!

So it’s officially March aka my favorite month of the year (okay not really, but it’s definitely one of them). Two of my favorite holidays are in March 1. St. Patrick’s day & 2. MY BIRTHDAY, YAY! This year I’m living in the arctic tundra, which I’m not the happiest about, but I’m still so excited!

Okay so mini rant over, February was also pretty cool..

We watched some Pretty Little Liars (A in 3 weeks!):

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We got an Ipsy Bag & a Broken Birchbox:

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Ipsy Bag & Birchbox

We went to the drug store and found some new products:

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Drug Stores Finds & First Impressions

And my favorite part, we went to Disneyland!:

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Travel Makeup & Packing Tips! | My Life Through a Lens: Disneyland

So excited for what’s to come in March (:

xo, J

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