It's Been A While...

Hello everyone! I know it has been so long...and believe me...I've felt like these past few weeks have lasted so long. Anyways, I've been busy with so many different things recently. And I must admit, I have been a tad bit stressed out. It's gotten to the point where all I want to do is sleep, I've been grumpy, and I've been crying way too easily. But, I have been studying the Bible and reading "The Blessed Life" by Robert Morris which I highly reccomend for anyone who seeks financial freedom and blessings. And as you all know...Me, Anthony, and D-Xampl are going to Israel in April just to walk where Jesus walked and really gain a blessed experience. We are beyond excited and God has blessed us through this journey. Especially for me and Anthony. Our relationship has grown incredibly since this journey began. We've come closer together as a couple. We've began to depend on God so much more for our relationship and really learn to wait for God's timing. It's been difficult, but in the end after much is learned, God will reward us. He always has a reward. Anyways, Israel is coming. So we've been fundraising for that trip.
So, I'm working on a post about my possible outfits for Israel. I'm thinking about making it into a video, but one step at a time. I'm trying to find time, but tomorrow is definitely a day off from everything for me. If any of you have any suggestions on what to wear to Israel...let me know. All I know is that it's supposed to be in the 70s weather wise and we're gonna be like right next to the Dead Sea. So I would love suggestions because I'm kind of clueless...
Anyways, it's rather late for me and I did have work today so I'm a little worn out. I'm going to try and relax and get much rest tomorrow so I can blog with vengence (I'm pretty sure that's not how you spell it..) and bring you all the first fashion post for http://taylorrae.co
Thank you guys for your understanding and I really do hope that after tomorrow, I will be able to regain focus and rest! Take care everyone and have a fantastic week!
Thanks for reading~! <3
With love,
Taylor Rae

5 Products I'm Dying to Try!

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful Valentine's Day. It doesn't matter whether you're single or in a relationship! Personally, I think Love should be celebrated every day. There shouldn't be just one day to really show affection. Anyways, I know it's been a while since my last post! I have been bombarded with so much stuff lately...the gym, college, family, and everything else you can probably think of. But I do have some time today. And I'll be honest, I've had a long writer's block. And today, I want to try and undo that. So, I'm going to start off easy. I want to talk about products I am dying to try. I have seen these products online or in store and I am so tempted to buy them. (I probably would...but I'm broke until after Israel.) So...what are the products I really really really really want to try?

So I think I have a problem. I love researching about different skincare and hair care products. And right now I've been wanting to buy (but have been too broke to even try...) these products! I've seen GREAT reviews on them and best believe...I want to see what they can do myself.

Product #1: Bumble & Bumble Gentle Shampoo

One day when I was with my girlfriends catching up, we stopped by Sephora. I knew I shouldn't have gone in there because it was like paradise for skincare and haircare. One thing I always look for is shampoo for chemically treated hair and since my perm I have been so uptight about my hair care. I have read almost every review on Sephora.com and everywhere else I can find and I have found nothing but fantastic reviews about this product. It is supposedly very moisturizing that you may not even need a conditioner. So, I hope I can buy this for my trip to Israel and really test it out then!

Product #2: Maybelline Baby Lips

I have seen these everywhere. And at cheap prices. But I keep telling myself to finish my EOS lip balm. *sigh* There is a girl at my job who uses it and she says it's nice. I've seen reviews online and they are definitely good. I know I wouldn't get the tinted kind, but I do need a lip balm that restores my lips...and from the commercial, that's just what it does. Plus it's moisturizing, so there's another plus. BAM. I am debating on where to purchase it though...CVS is expensive but would it put points on my card or should I just go to WalMart? Decisions decisions. WAIT. I still need to finish my EOS lip balm.

Product #3: Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser

I don't know if you all know this...but I love my Biore Marshmallow Whip Foaming Facial Cleanser. The foam is so freakin' gentle and it even works well when I use an exfoliator on my face. When I found out (at my job) that Aveeno had a foaming cleanser...I just about freaked out. It's pretty cheap too honestly although some people pay like $10 for it. One thing I love about Aveeno is that they use ingredients that are natural and beneficial to your skin. And they're daily moisturizing lotion with oatmeal has really improved my eczema dramatically. I will always stick by Aveeno if other things don't work. They are a really wonderful brand.

Product #4: TONY MOLY Tomatox Brightening Mask

This is one of those products where I had it in my cart on Amazon and I took it out because I still have to finish my faceQ masks. HOWEVER, I still fully intend on buying this product as soon as I feel it is financially appropriate (ahahaha...) and I will brighten up my skin! IT SHALL BE DONE. But honestly, this product uses tomatoes and I've never used such a product, so I am always willing to try something new that will provide me to give you all information and an opinion that may help you when you're deciding on whether to purchase it. It looks so refreshing and oh gosh...I can't wait for the day it will be mine.

Product #5: Sebastian Craft Clay

...So I'm running low on my hair clay. I use it for really two purposes. 1. To add volume. 2. To reveal texture. I have been using Garnier for YEARS now (since my freshman year of high school) and it is now slowly coming to an end. I love using hair clay and I keep hearing about Sebastian craft clay. It is a tad bit expensive, but from the reviews, I guess it's worth it? It's also matte so it won't make your hair shiny or wet looking which is a most definite for me. I'm a little apprehensive about buying this, but we'll see! I really want to try it!!!!

Argh, it's almost 1am. I am so tired and my whole body is hurting from exhaustion. I guess it's time to head to bed. I hope you guys enjoyed this post! I'm so sorry about taking forever, but I promise I am doing the best I can. :) You guys have been so faithful and I truly appreciate it. I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day! Have an amazing rest of the week and I will see you all soon!

Thanks for reading~! <3

With love,

Taylor Rae





Bridal Showcase & What Not

Hello everyone! I feel like I've been gone for so long. Well, maybe I have. I have been so incredibly busy this past week. I really have wanted to do nothing but sleep, sleep, eat, and sleep. Plus Anthony was in California for 5 days and I was bored and lonely. But now, he's home and we got some well needed rest. So, today's post is going to be a personal post. One of the most exciting things from this past week (and probably the worst for Anthony, bwahahaha) was going to the bridal showcase up north with my girlfriends. My friend is getting married next year and we went to get ideas for her wedding and get as many free prizes and business cards possible. Plus, there was a wedding fashion show which was good for us...plus it gave me ideas for mine and Anthony's wedding...one day. :P

It was so fun though. Honestly, if it weren't for my heels, I would've had a marvelous time. I tried so much wedding cake and desserts! I was in heaven. We found awesome ideas for her reception and I got some ideas for my own. Plus...I found my dream wedding dress (if I can't afford the Rapunzel-inspired dress by Alfred Angelo). It has a vintage feel to it and I LOVE floral patterns.

You can't really see the pattern but it is beautiful. And it is for a reasonable price. $450. Oh yeah. Future planning AHOY. But that was my Sunday. It was so nice just to spend time with the girls and honestly, the bride to be is like a big sister/best friend to me. I am so happy for her. Me and Anthony look up to her and her fiance and I think we always will. I can't wait to see her on her big day!! I know she's going to be so thrilled. So..moving on.

So, I'm trying to remember what else I did that was awesomely amazing. I can't think of anything. But I have been working, going to class, and all the usual that I did before. But, I am going to be getting some skincare/haircare products for Israel because the weather over there may be a drastic change and my allergies will go crazy! Plus, airplanes scare me. They do terrible things to my tummy and skin. So, between now and when I come home...I'm going to do more reviews and I WILL (I claim it) USE MY YOUTUBE ACCOUNT. I will make time for you guys. :) I promise!!

So...tomorrow, my plan is to post a review on faceQ grapeseed and green tea facial masks! I've tried them out and I will give you my take on them tomorrow.

With that said, I think I'm going to cut this post short. Simply because all I've done since the Bridal Showcase is sleep. No problem with that, I've just been exhausted. I hope you all understand! Anyways, have a wonderful weekend everyone! Take care and be safe.

Thanks for reading~! <3

With love,

Taylor Rae