Fall Candles!

A recent trip to Bath and Body Works has caused me to go a little bit candle crazy.

Pumpkin Caramel Latte:

This is the candle I am currently burning and I LOVE it. Out of all the pumpkin candles that they had at B&BW, this is the only one I liked. Shocking because I am obsessed with pumpkin.
The scent of this fills my room in a matter of minutes, due to the triple wicks, and I smells just like the name. This is a very sweet smelling candle which smells like a Caramel Latte from Starbucks with just the right amount of pumpkin, but it is definitely there.

These are the other candles that I purchased, but haven't yet to burn them.

Flannel: A very musky scent which smells of a mixture of cologne and a Christmas tree. I was weirded out that I actually loved the smell of this, but I do think I will save it for the colder months.

Marshmallow Fireside: This candle smells sweet and sugary, like a marshmallow, but also smells like a crackling fire on a cold night. I was so close to getting the Summertime S'Mores candle but I love the scent of this one a lot better. It smells less like burnt wood and more like a marshmallow.

Autumn: The scent of this is very much like a crisp apple leaves falling. If you were to go apple picking, this is what that smells like. Spot on.

Leaves: This candle is more spicy and smells like cinnamon, a little twinge of apples and also a cool fall afternoon. This candle is pretty popular and I've heard so many people talk about it, but now I can see why.




  

Brush Cleaning!

Hey guys! I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while! I haven't has as much time to myself lately, but that will not stop me. 

Anyway, here's my recepie for an easy DIY brush cleaner and how I clean my brushes. 

      All you'll need:

• Dish soap
• Olive oil 
• Plate 
• Paper towel 
• Dirty brushes

1. Pour the soap and the olive oil onto the plate, about equal amounts. 
2. Wet your brush
3. Dip it into the mixture
4. Swirl it around on the plate until you can see the makeup on the plate 
5. Rinse off your brush making sure you get all the soap off 
6. Squeeze the brushes into the towel and lay flat to dry 

Depending on how many brushes you have and how dirty they are, you will have to remake the mixture on the plate a few times because your plate will be dirty.

The method behind the madness: 

The dish soap is antibacterial, so it removes all of the makeup and germs from the brushes, but can also strip your brushes. The olive oil acts as a conditioner to keep the brushes soft. Just think of it as your hair, it's the same concept.