F. Scott Fitzgerald, you genius.

There's this quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald that goes "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." It's from one of my favorite novels, The Great Gatsby.  Indeed he was right. The awakening is undeniable. It's almost as if the moment the leaves start changing colors you get this completely natural boost of energy and enthusiasm as well. A new found hope that everything you've ever dreamt is possible ( okay I may be being a bit dramatic, but it's my blog after all, if I can't be dramatic here, where can I be?). At least that's how I feel. I tend to feel more creative and inspired in the fall/winter months and I have no idea why. I mean sure there are plenty of things that I love about Fall, but to say a pumpkin spice latte inspires my creativity, would certainly be a stretch. No, I just think it's the change in atmosphere.Anyone else feel this way?

The day we took these photos it finally cooled down a little. I believe it was in the 70's that day, a nice change for us Californians. Although definitely, not as cool as I'd like it to be. Anyways it was a little overcast, so I asked Dora if she wanted to do an ootd shoot with me. Seeing as how she shares an affinity for overcast weather as well, she agreed.

So without further adieu, as promised here's the unboxing of my first Le Tote box as well as some outfit photos. Enjoy.

The box everything comes in.

The lovely message waiting for you once you open your package.

Love this: "Warning: Contents are chic."

The complimentary tote and measuring tape you receive with your first order.

Now let's get to the outfits.

Honestly, I was a bit weary about what my first package would be like. For all I knew, the people at Le Tote could have just thrown whatever they like in the boxes and shipped them off. Happily, for me, this was not the case. I feel like the stylists at Le Tote really paid attention to my personal sense of style and sent me items related to ones I had added to "my closet". In fact, every single item I received were items already in my closet. My two favorite pieces I received were probably the flannel shirt and bracelet in the photos above. I think this flannel is perfect for Fall, as well as cute and very comfortable. And the bracelet....I fell in love with it. It's just so freakin' cute! The day I sent these two items back was a very sad day indeed lol.

Outfit:

Shirt: Le Tote

Leggings: Target 

Boots: Target

Bracelet: Le Tote

I'm a sucker for a good ol' baseball tee, this top is basically that just a little fancier, like a baseball blouse if that makes sense. That being said, I like the versatility in the items Le Tote sends. I feel like this top could have easily been dressed up or down and if I hadn't been so lazy that day, I actually would have put more thought into this second outfit. I didn't  even bother to change my pants or boots lol. I also really liked the necklace. Dainty jewelry is my favorite, so this necklace was definitely spot on with my style.

Outfit:

Shirt: Le Tote

Leggings: Target

Boots: Target

Necklace: Le Tote

Last but certainly not least Dora's outfit!  So this sweater dress was meant for me to wear as were all the items, however after trying it on, I knew the fit wasn't me at all.  I don't blame Le Tote for this though, after all I was the one who added it to my closet. It's just I'm a much bigger fan of A-line style dresses, and not these dresses that go straight down and hug every curve of your body. Not to say I hate all of these, this one was just a bit too tight for my taste. So here comes Dora to the rescue ha. It was definitely a bit (very) big on her, so she belted it, and voila it looked like it was made for her!  P.S. On the plus side, this dress was probably one of the most comfortable dresses I've ever worn, err tried on.

Outfit:

Dress: Le Tote

Belt: Target

Shoes: TOMS

Hope you guys enjoyed! If you feel like you'd like to give Le Tote a try you can click here! Also don't forget to use my special reader's code: BIANCA15 to recieve 15% off of your first order.



What did you think of these outfits?  How's your fall going so far? Leave me a comment, I love reading them. As always thanks a bunnnnnncccchhhhh for reading! Have a great week!
xx,

Influenster Dean's List VoxBox Review!

I realize now that the title of this post may seem like a big jumble of words to someone who's never heard of Influenster before. And in that case I'm happy to tell you that I am here to give you a short explanation of what Influenster is.

In my own words, Influenster is a really awesome website where you can get boxes of free, often full size and/or new items in exchange for some reviews and a survey. These products can range from cosmetic products to clothes to bigger items like a Keurig machine. The key to getting these boxes, called Voxboxes, is linking up all your social media accounts to your Influenster account as well as staying active on your Influenster account. It's actually quite easy. I signed up back in July this year and have qualified for two Voxboxes since then, with very little effort on my part to be honest. If you feel like Influenster is something you'd like to try out you check out their website here. Or if you're feeling particuraly nice today you can ask me to send you an invite via email in the comments and I will get points or something for it haha.

Enough of that, let's get to the reviews!

Airhead's Bites

This was the first product that I "tested" haha. To put simply I really enjoyed these and I would definitely purchase in the future. I've always been a fan of Airheads, so I thought these were great because they have the taste and texture of a regular Airhead only in bite size form. They're more convenient and not at all sticky and messy.

Sinful Colors nail polish in "No Text Red"

I've tried several Sinful Colors nail polishes  in the past and I've been really happy with all of them.This one was no exception. I think this polish has a great formula, it covered well with only one coat, although I never feel quite right with only one coat, so I applied a second, unneccessary coat cause I'm weird or something lol. Also I think the message Sinful Colors is trying to get across is amazing. They want you to paint your thumbnails with "no text red" as a reminder to not text and drive. This has become a serious problem, especially with people my age, and I love that Sinful Colors is not just talking about it but tyring to do something about it. 

SoftLips Cube

I haven't used Softlips products in years, so seeing this adorable little thing was a nice suprise. The packaging itself is really cute, a tiny little cube, it reminds me a bit of the EOS lipbalms only in a cube shape package rather than circular shaped. The balm is great, it keeps my lips smooth and moisturized, without any oily or waxy feeling. The scent is a wonderful "berry pomegranate" smell and it has menthol so there is a slight tingly, minty feeling when applied.

Kiss Looks So Natural False Lashes

I've never been one to use false eyelashes, I feel like mine are quite long enough, so of course I gave these to my sister to try out. Once on, they looked very well, natural. They aren't over the top like some falsies are, they're definitely more an everyday, causual fasies rather than a going out type. I feel like if you are new to falsies or hesistant to try them these are perfect for you as they are very "real" looking and approachable. As for the application, it was quite easy as well. Dora says she'd definitely purchase again.

Covergirl Ready,Set, Gorgeous foundation

I'm going to be honest I've got mixed feelings about this foundation. Let me start with the pros. It's oil free, suitable for sensitive skin and will not clog your pores or make you breakout. It's a medium to full coverage foundation that blends quite easily and does a fine job of covering up imperfections and redness and all that. Sounds great right? Now let's get to the cons. It's so orange!!! Now I don't know if that's just because I picked a shade or two too dark for me or if it was just a bad batch. Either way, I was not impressed. Also they claim it reduces shine all day, however at the end of the day my face was oilier than ever, I couldn't believe it. In case you are wondering I did not go out in public with this foundation on, and only wore it in the house for testing purposes. Would I purchase in the future? Honestly I might buy a lighter shade and see how that goes because I think this foundation has a lot of pros, I would definitely use a powder with it though. On a side note, I did see an opportunity to make this work. I recently purchased a Revlon foundation  that was too light for me, so I might try mixing that with this one and see what happens. I'll let you know the outcome lol.

Pilot Frixion erasable gel pens

They're erasable pens, of course I liked them. Seriously though, I really did like these. The only con I can think of is that sometimes the ink smudges a little when erasing and it can be a bit difficult to write over where you erased. Other than that they're great. They also come in many other colors, so they'd be perfect for drawing/doodling.

Also included in this Voxbox was a box of Playtex Sport Tampons. I really did not feel like a review was necessary, I'm sure you guys understand lol.

On that note, I hope you guys enjoyed this post make sure to check out Influenster if you're interested in receiving products like these and more for free. 

Have you ever tried any of these products? Thinking of checking out Influenster?

Leave me a comment, I love reading them. As always thanks for reading, have an amazing weekend lovelies.

xx,

Le Tote.

So I've recently discovered this new website that I am absolutely in love with, and of course I had to share it with you guys! It's been called the Netflix of fashion, and I think that's a fairly accurate description. You'll see what I mean...

Le Tote is the name just in case you were wondering.

What is it?

Le Tote is a month to month subscription that let's you rent unlimited clothing and accessories from brands like BCBGeneration, House of Harlow, French Connection and many more for the low price of $49 a month.(P.S. Keep reading to find out how you can get your first month free!)

Okay so here's how it works.

First you head to Le Tote's website, sign up and make an account. They'll then ask you a few questions like your sizes. (FYI: sizes range from XS - L for tops and 0-12 for bottoms/dresses.) Next they show you all kinds of lovely clothes & jewelry and you pick your top 5 (or more if you please) to add to your "closet".  This virtual closet is made up entirely of items that you've "liked", this gives the lovely people at LeTote a better idea of your personal style and what items to send to you. They may even send you an item or two from your closet!

Here's the best part.

They then send you a tote full of 3 garments and 2 accessories. You can keep these items for as long as you'd like 2 days, 5 days, a week! Then when you're finished with your items you simply place them in the prepaid envelope Le Tote sends you with your order and drop it off in the mail with any USPS pickup locations, this includes your streetside blue boxes. When Le Tote receives your items back, they will then send you another tote full of all new items! The awesome thing is that you can exchange your tote as many times a month as you'd like.

If you feel like you have any other questions feel free to check out Le Tote's FAQ page for more info.

I just signed up today and I'm super excited to be receiving my first tote. I will definitely make sure to keep you guys updated and will most likely make a post about my first tote. If you guys are interested in joining, now is definitely the best time! For a short amount of time Le Tote is offering a limited number of new members their first month free! I believe that this promotion is actually ending tomorrow evening (sorry for the late notice!) So I'd definitely jump at the chance if you'd like to try it but don't want to risk paying for something you don't like! Just like Netflix, you can cancel at any time, so if you'r not digging it, cancel before you're next billing date and you won't be charged! Although I can honestly say that I have a good feeling about this! Click here if you'd like to sign up!

Unfortunately if you're reading this by the time the promotion is over, no need to worry you can still use my special promotion code just for my readers: BIANCA15 to receive 15% off of your order! 

Interested in signing up? Already a member? Leave me a comment, I love reading them. As always thanks for reading! Have a great week!

xx,

Happy 18th birthday Dora, love Bianca.

Hi everyone and happy birthday lil sis! To celebrate Dora's big day, and I mean BIG, (it's her 18th), I thought I'd go through the first 18 years of Dora's existence in a nice little photo collage. Back in the day this was the kind of thing you'd do in a scrapbook or a journal, crazy to think of the changes technology's made, huh? Speaking of change, ahem, it seems like just yesterday Dora and I were sitting in our pj's, watching Disney Channel and Nickelodeon like mindless little zombies! Let me just tell you,she could watch Spongebob all day if our parents would have let her! We were such lazy kids haha.I couldn't be more happy with where the years have taken us though. I mean sure we've had our fair share of fights, okay maybe more than fair, but we always shake it off. All in all I'm so happy to have been blessed with her as a sister, and I'm so proud of what she's accomplished so far, and the big things I know she's yet to conquer. May you have many more awesome years to come, love Bianca.

 My sister and I painting a whole bunch of Easter eggs!

 Dora and Justin Bieber sitting on a bench in front of our house haha!

Dora looking ultra cool in her Powerpuff Girls tee shirt!

 Dora and a random cat!

 Dora wearing a sombrero!

I hope you guys enjoyed getting to know Dora a little better through these pictures and appreciate the fact that she let me post that last one haha! Once again happy birthday lil sis!!!

As always thanks for reading! Have a great week!

xx

Top 10 Reasons to fall in love with Fall

Hi guys so yes I'm back from yet another hiatus. And no, I can't just take a week or two off like other bloggers, apparently I need at least two months or longer. In all seriousness, I just really needed a little break from the blog. I was getting distracted by alot of things going on in my life, and writing on the blog started feeling more like an obligation than something I do out of love. Note to other bloggers feeling the same way: When you start to feel that way, run. Do not keep blogging simply to keep your readers happy, because chances are if you just explain to them why you're taking a break they'll understand and appreciate it more than they'll appreciate the lackluster posts. Anyways I finally feel I'm over that now, and ready to give it another go. I hope I didn't lose too many of you!

So the first day of fall is today and I couldn't be happier, despite the fact that it still feels undeniably like Summer where I live. (It was 92 degrees today!) Thus the reason for this post. Fall is most definitely my favorite season, but for others who are still questioning how they feel about the season, I've composed a list of 10 reasons why you should fall in love with Fall too! And if you're already a Fall lover, I'm sure you'll relate to many of the things on this list!

Here we go!

1. The amazing weather. The weather is absolutely perfect. Not too hot, not too cold, it's just perf. It's windy, overcast, rainy. There are leaves falling everywhere and everything is beautiful. It's probably my favorite thing about Fall.
2. The Clothes.  Scarves, sweaters, cardigans, tights, boots, beanies. Shall I go on? Fall attire is easy,comfortable, and cute. After a Summer full of sandals and shorts I couldn't be more ready for the change in wardrobe.
3. Pumpkin Everything. The hype about Starbucks PSL's is anything but false, but it doesn't just stop there. Restaurants and grocery stores are jam packed with pumpkin flavored items, from marshmallows & macaroons to M & M's and chips. Bath and Body Works has loaded up on the pumpkin scented candles this year, as well as body care items. So yes, if you want to go walking around smelling like sweet cinnamon pumpkin, by all means do it! Oh. and there's also pumpkin pie.
4. Halloween. One of the funnest holidays for people of all ages happens to fall in Autumn, and it couldn't be a more perfect time. Just think about it... I'd hate to be a kid trick or treating in the sticky summer heat, chocolate bars melting and all haha. 
5. Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a hit or miss holiday for some people. I can totally relate to not wanting to see some of my family members but personally I love getting to see most of my family and spending time with them while shamelssly pigging out! 
6. Fall Makeup Trends. I'll admit there are some Summer makeup trends I'm not quite ready to let go of like dewy skin and pinky blushes & lipsticks. The good news is that there are so many more amazing and new Fall trends coming this year! Plum & oxblood colored lips, a matte face, and experimenting with color like electric blue eyeliner are a few among the many that I am excited to try.
7. Baking. I don't know if you guys are aware of this, but I may have a slight baking addiction. The problem is that the summer heat + the oven = a really, really bad idea. Fall is my savior, because it finally becomes cool enough to bake and I'm inspired by so many different things. From baking related pins on pinterests to other bloggers recipe posts! Pumpkin is of course among one of my favorite things to bake with this time of the year!
8. Candles. Fall scented candles are always my favorite. There are so many rich and comforting scents available this time of year it makes it hard to want to leave your home!
9. Black Friday Sales. The lines. The crowds. The madness. I don't care, I love it. ( always a good time, for an Icona Pop reference right?) Some people can't tolerate it, but I think it's a really fun experience, as long as nothing goes awry of course. And at the end of the day you have all this amazing new stuff, and that's all that really matters after all haha. Can I get an amen shopping addicts?
10. My Birthday! My birthday's in November so of course I had to add it!  P.S. Dora's birthday is in two days!!!!!

I hope my little list has convinced you of the magic that is Fall. However if you're still not fully convinced go grab a PSL, light a BBW candle and do a little Fall shopping and try to tell me you're not a believer haha!

What's your favorite thing about fall? What are you most excited for? Leave me a comment, I love reading them! As always, and I mean it thank you so so much for reading!

xx,

The Weekly Jams/ July 4

Helllooo everyone! So it's finally here! Good ol' independence day otherwise known as 4th of July otherwise known as get a little intoxicated with family/friends, eat copious amounts of hot dogs & hamburgers while we watch small contained explosions shoot off into the sky day! Although considering I don't drink or eat meat, only one of those statements is true for me! That doesn't mean I can't grill a mean Tofurky dog though! Tastes way better than it's sounds trust me!!! Anyways y'all already know what's coming... enjoy yet another weekly jams!

• Foxes -  Let Go For Tonight. I think part of the reason I love this song so much is for the simple fact that I can relate to it so much. A lot of the time I get too caught up in all the seriousness of life and forget to have fun and just "let go". Thanks for the reminder Foxes. It's a an amazing, really fun song, definitely go check it out!
• Lana Del Rey - Brooklyn Baby.  Oh Lana! Whenever I listen to this song or basically her entire album Ultraviolence I'm instantly transported to another era. An era where things are simpler and my problems don't exist. I hope you can relate. This song is pure magic.
• Silversun Pickups - Lazy Eye. This song is a bit of an oldie (8 years old) but c'mon guys I don't just listen to brand new music! It gives me a feeling of nostalgia whenever I listen to this song and it's just amazing. If any of my younger readers have never heard it, I suggest you do so! I feel old now.
• NONONO - Pumping Blood (Acoustic). If you've heard the original version of this song and liked it then you'll love this version. Everything is stripped down and the lyrics are much more prominent in this version. So beautiful.
• John Legend - All of Me.  This song has been stuck in my head all week, no doubt because my sister has been humming it around the house all week. Therefore I had to include it. Besides how beautiful is John Legend's voice when he goes into falsetto. It's like a beautiful lullaby.
• Foxes - Glorious. Yes, I've included TWO songs by the same artist in this week's jams. I'm just way too in love with Foxes' new album to only choose one song this week!  I love the chorus of this song, it's so powerful. I'm pretty sure this is going to be my favorite album that comes out this year!

Thanks for reading lovelies! Have a fabulous 4th of July!

What did you think of this week's jams? What's the soundtrack to your fourth of July weekend? Leave me a comment, I love reading them! 

xx

July Wishlist!

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Hi guys, happy Wednesday! So when I first started this blog I used to post a lot of wishlist type posts but I noticed recently I haven't been doing as many. So yes, I'm probably going to be doing a few here and there from now on. Mostly because they're sweet, and simple but I also enjoy making them as well. So this month's wishlist is most definitely fruits and floral themed! I didn't intend for this to happen though, I guess fruits and florals are just in right now? Hmmm... Anyways I took full advantage of the fruit theme with some lovely watermelon and pineapple print tanks and even a orange slice shaped purse. How cool is that? And of course I love floral prints all year, but since now is the most appropriate time to wear them, I choose a few different floral pieces as well. That floral clutch is seriously the most adorable thing I have ever seen. Overall though I have to say my favorite piece from this wishlist is by far the "Ryan Gosling broke my heart" tee. Anyone else feel my pain? Now all they need is the "Joseph Gordon Levitt" tee and I'm set.

What' did you think of this wishlist? What's in your summer wishlist? Leave me a comment, I love reading them! As always thanks for reading!

xx