A Quick Hello - Maybe I'm Back

It's been well over a year since I've blogged so I thought I would just pop in to say hello. My last post was on November 24, 2014 and I mentioned how I would make a video to explain why I've been absent. Well, that didn't happen and I went all of 2015 without making one post or youtube video.
The short story is, I became a wife and part homeowner (that means mortgage) at the end of 2014 and my priorities changed a bit. I was also  plenty busy with my etsy shop and I was a vendor at  Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar  almost every month last year. That means I was making lots of jewelry. I was also taking on some temps jobs. Last year was pretty full year so blogging and making videos took a back seat.

 I can't say how often I'll blog and/or youtube this year.  Though I have been trying out some pretty cool products lately. Especially the Korean beauty stuff which really blew up last year. I've bought my fair share of sheet masks, essences, and ampoules and some of them are really fantastic. Most of my purchases have come from Memebox but I've tried a few other shops too.

 I've also been experimenting with different hair products and I think I've found a couple of holy grails including TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask; my hair LOVES it.  FYI, tgin products are buy 2, get 1 free at Sally Beauty Supply through January.

So, perhaps I'll post here and there with updates and some of my latest faves. We'll see! Stay tuned until then.












Photo sources: sallybeautysupply.com, memebox.com

Conscious Box via Pure Citizen (unboxing #3)

Here is the video of me opening my third (1 of 3) Conscious Box, which I  got as part of an offer on a site called Pure Citizen. Check out this post HERE to see what was in my first box and to learn more about these companies. And I will link the other videos/posts so that you can see all three. Feel free to rate (video), subscribe comment (here or on the video).

                          


                              Unboxing #1
                              Unboxing #2
                           
                               A few things got mixed around as I took pics so you might see items here
                               that that are not in the vid. What I've already sampled is:
                               Wild Rose Aromatherapy Balancing mosturizing - I enjoyed this
                               essential oil blend
                               RW Garcia Dippers - these are basically tortilla chips that are made to
                               dip.  I liked them a lot. I don't think I would use them for dipping since they're
                               so flavorful.
                              Clandestino Banana Bar - I tasted and of course I did not like it. Like
                              I said in the video, I like my bananas straight up. Not mixed with anything
                              Geodeo deodorant - I've use this before and like it.

Conscious Box via Pure Citizen (unboxing #2)

Here is the video of me opening my second (1 of 3) Conscious Box, which I  got as part of an offer on a site called Pure Citizen. Check out this post HERE to see what was in my first box and to learn more about these companies. And I will link the other videos/posts so that you can see them all. Feel free to rate (video), subscribe comment (here or on the video).



                      



                                  Unboxing #1
                                  Unboxing #3

                               A few things got mixed around as I took pics so you might see items here
                               that that are not in the vid.
                               I've only sampled the kale chips so far and they were pretty good.
                               And as I mentioned in the video, I've tried the Eco-dent dental products
                               before. And I do like them.
                               I've given the pet products away.

Flakes of kale chips were all over the box

Conscious Box via Pure Citizen (unboxing #1)

A couple weeks ago I posted about a deal which was 3 Conscious Boxes for $29.95 via Pure Citizen. I purchased that deal and got my 3 Conscious Boxes about a week later. I was really pleased with my boxes and made videos of me opening all three. I decided to split the videos up because there were quite a few items in each box.  And I didn't want to have my videos go over ten minutes. So here is the video of what was in the first box. And I will link the other videos/posts so that you can see them all. Feel free to rate (video), subscribe comment (here or youtube).


               

                        
                           

                              Unboxing #2
                              Unboxing #3
   
                               A few things got mixed around as I took pics so you might see items here
                               that that are not in the vid. What I've already sampled is:

                               Barlean's Fish Oil -tastes pretty good but a little fishy in the end

                               Avalon Organics Shower Gel and Lotion- the shower gel cleansed
                               well (not much lather) and the lotion was lightly moisturizing. The lavender
                               smell was mild.
                           
                               Joy's Teaspoon Lemon Zest tea- I really .liked this blend.  The tea
                              was loose leaf in a filter bag and tasted very fresh.
                           

A Quick Youtube Hello From Me!

Sale Items in My Etsy Shop!

I have a few items on sale in my shop. Please check them out. I will post a few photos and links below.
Check out the video too. Please rate, comment, and subscribe. Thanks and Happy Shopping.

Jazjewelz.etsy.com



Black and Gold Leather Earrings (repurposed)

Gold and Cowrie Shell Earrings

Malachite and Brass Ring (adjustable)

Copper Nugget Ring (adjustable)

Turquoise and brass ring (adjustable)

Black Faux Coral Earrings

Faceted Agate and Oxidized Copper Necklace

Agate and oxidized copper necklace

Oxidized Copper and Green Blue Earrings

Magnesite and Brass Necklace

Indian Aventurine Necklace

Turquoise and Copper Ring

Zigzag Copper and chain Earrings

Black Gold and Blue Beaded Hoop Earrings

Black Gold and Wood Hoop Earrings

There's even more on sale click HERE

Youtube Video: August Birchbox 2012

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Shampoo (15ml/0.5fl.oz packet)
Full Size retails for $48.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Full Shimmer Illuminating Treatment (15ml/0.5fl.oz packet)
There's not enough of this sample for my whole head. Feels nice though. Full size retails for $68.

Talika lipocils expert (2ml/0.07fl.oz)
Excited to see if this lash growth serum works. Full size retails for $55.

Shick Hydro Silk Razor (full-size razor)
I can always use a new razor. Full size retails for $9.99

Juicy couture Viva la Juicy La fleur (Sample spray vial)
I didn't care for this fragrance that much. The full size retails for $70.

Beauty Fixation Lipstick Touch-up (full-size)
Retails for $5

Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream (0.1 oz tube)
Effective but I don't love the smell of the camphor in this. The full size retails for $16.

Sign up for Birchbox HERE

Check out my other boxes here:
Glamour Birchbox July 
Birchbox June
Gossip Girl May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012

Youtube Video Jazjewelz - New Jewelry In my Etsy Shop!

Check out this video of some of the new items in my shop. Please feel free to rate, comment, share my video and subscribe to my channel. All items are available at jazjewelz.etsy.com. Links to all of the items are in the description box of the video. I hope you all like the new stuff and there is more to come. I have so much material and I am in "use up my stash" mode. Stay tuned!

Please note that this is my more random channel. If you're only interested in my jewelry, please subscribe to my other channel HERE.

 

Youtube Video and Coupon Code

Here's a quick Youtube with a coupon code. Feel free to share, rate, comment, and subscribe. Thanks!

Youtube Video: Check Out My Etsy Shop!

Hi all! I made a quick video (my first video) and uploaded to Youtube. Check it out

Check Out This Video Feature Of My Jewelry

Hi everyone! Check out this video made by NaturalHairLatina featuring my jewelry Please comment, thumbs up, share the video and subscribe to Natural Hair Latina's channel. Like Natural Hair Latina on Facebook and follow her on Twitter. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Maybe I'll Give False Eyelashes Another Try!

I have tried and failed time after time with trying to apply false eyelashes. I have used the strip versions, the clusters, and the individuals and I always manage to make mistakes while putting them own. I either apply them too high on the lid, or too low and I just end up looking like a clown - especially with the strips. Needless to say I have pretty much given up on the false eyelashes. Besides, I just wanted to try them out for fun so it's not such a big deal. However, I came across these (below) videos that someone posted on a blog and they were a bit long (like eight minutes or more) but they made me want to give false eyelashes another try-if he can do it, why can't I? Right?
So I will give another go and I'll make sure to post pictures If my umpteenth attempt. Hopefully there will be victory.
P.S. the music and the intros make me laugh just because I'm silly.