Christmas Gift for Dogs ~ Clothing, toys and accessories feat. Pet Magasin

Christmas gift for your furry baby? Don't worry I got you cover :)  

For some of you who don't know, we have a dog for a quite some while. 

A little Story of our Jingles :) Yes his name is Jingles and he was born on Christmas day :)  We got him Summer 2016. We actually adopt him. The family that he was with could not keep him, so one of my good friend told us about him. To be honest we did want a dog for while. we tried to adopt Shitz Shu before Jingles, but that dog was not a good match for us. So when my friend told us about Jingles I was a little septic. Do we really need a dog?  After talking we decided to give it a try and since I picked up Jingles he stayed with us. He is the most lovable dog! he will lick you to death, he will always stand on his back legs to greet you! He is amazing! When I was sick he would sleep with me all day. talk about the love! 

He is a part of our small family. We do consider him as a son. 

And as a part of our family he will be getting Xmas presents!

Here is few ides on what I will be getting him and what can you get to you puppy. Hahaha Jingles will turn 4 yrs on 25th but I still call him my baby puppy :)

First are sweaters :) I love putting clothing on him. He is tiny and winters in NYC are pretty cold. The best deals on sweaters I found at CVS. They have this Christmas stand with Christmas clothing  and toys for dogs. I bought him one sweater last year and I loved it. It fitted perfectly and it was really adorable. This year I knew I need to get more! Plus they are really affordable! $6.99 a piece! I don't think you get cheaper then that. Even at Marshall's dog sweaters are like $10+.

The first day that I went I found only one sweater in medium size. Ughhh... After talking with CVS workers, they said they will be getting more soon. They gave me a date when the new delivery truck is in town and I made sure to go next day. And Yes I score two more sweaters and PJ, plus 25% off !

 I also decided to pick up a toy that was hanging on the side of the display. It was really cute and I bet Jingles will love it. I will be picking him up more toys form Dollar tree as well :)

Second and third gifts ideas are grooming tools and new leash.
I was so excited to get this set. It was send to me by Pet Magasin and BrandBacker.
I was send 3 brush set, nail clippers and a leash.

Lets talk about the brush set first. So it comes with three brushes: Double Sided Brush, Long tooth Undercoat Rake and De-matting Comb.

The brushes are amazing. They are very well made and look more expensive they they actually are.  The undercoat rake is a life save to any one who have a dog that sheds a lot.  My Jingles sheds a lot. Hi hair is everywhere. Ughh. When i received this set that was the first brush I tried on him and he loved it. And I noticed that after brushing him good with that brush, the shedding stop.  This brush is prefect for all size dogs and furs :)

 The second brush that I pulled and used was the double sided one. I had one from a Dollar Tree before but to be honest this one is so much better. Quality wise  of course :) Again Jingles love this brush. I used it along with the rake one. My daughter actually prefers this one and she loves brushing Jingles hair (Yorkies have a hair right not fur?)  and Jinx he will beg for more! The only brush I did not yet used it the de-matting comb. Hopefully I will soon :)

Now lets talk about something that I was excited, a new leash. When we got Jingles, the previous owners gave us his old leash. We continue use it, but its is old and when I was looking to purchase a new leash I wow they are pricey! Not easy to find good and affordable leash. But don't worry Pet Magasin got you covered! The leash that they send over is now on sale! $11 and amazing!
It is 13 ft retractable tape leash. It gives a dog a freedom  to walk around. It have a comfortable, non-slip rubberized handle. and then it have the button that lets me control the leash length.  This is what sold me on this. On my previous leash I had it too, but I guess it was broken coz I had to hold it. this one with one click, you decided how long you will let you puppy walk.
I like that it is lightweight and my daughter can take Jingles for a walk with no problems. She does love that click button too hahaha!

As for Jingles I dont know if he even care that he got a new leash, he is just happy to be outside hahah :) Also this leash comes with a poop bag holder. Here I am a little on the fence. I like it and I don't. The design is cute, but it take few minutes for me to get the bag out of it. and second it somehow slides off. I dunno why. It looks like it is secured but it slides off for now reason. I think I might put back my old poop bag holder on the new leash. Well see how it goes. Overall I am really pleased with it.

Now the nail clipper. It look awesome, but not for Jingles. I have no idea how to clip dog nails. I get it done at the grooming place. I am simply scared :( what if I cut him or something. Also I see this is fit for a medium to large dogs. My Jingles is small so I don't know It might not be for him. I might give it away as a gift to someone with a bigger dog.

Here are the links where you can find the mentioned products:
Nail Clippers - $7.87
Brush Set ~ $13.88
Leash ~ $10.99

#PetMagasinGrooming  #dogbrushes  #Petgrooming  #Doggrooming  #Dogleash


The last gift you can give to your dog are treats! Oh my Jingles loves them. I buy my at Rite Aid (Bacon Strips) and Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree carries a lot of nice dog treats :)

Random Trip ~ Chinatown, Lincoln Center and Central Park ~ NYC lifestyle

Saturday was supposed to be a quick Dentist visit in Chinatown and then we were supposed to go home. But. We don't go out often these days. I work full time and weekends are my cleaning and relaxing day. I rarely go out. But since we were already int he city, so why not? After our dentist appt in Chinatown we jumped in F train on East BWAY station and took uptown to Rockefeller CTR and transfer to D. Then we took it two stops to Columbus Circle and then 1 train to 66th Street Lincoln Ctr. Hahaha! confusing right? I bet if you not form around here it might be. We went all the way to 66th street to visit my sister in law who works at Garment Garage, small supermarket with very yummy foods. Its right across the street form Juliard, cant missed it. If you around in the area def check it out. They have the best Hungarian Mushroom Soup! it smells and tastes almost like the one my mom and my grandma makes!oh men I missed that soup! with Christmas around corner is miss it even more. But long story make it short. After we ate and hang out with Snow, we went to take few pics at Lincoln Center :) Nice place but outside not much to do. After we were supposed to walk down to Columbus Circle and take train home , but with Central Park right in front of us we decided to take a short walk in the park. It was cold and gloomy. But we did had lots of fun.
Here is full load of pictures! enjoy !

Random Christmas Trees in Chinatown :)

At Lincoln Center :)

In love with this Tree, right across the street of Lincoln Center

Central Park :) No matter the season always beautiful :)

till next time :)
~ Monica 

Kevyn Aucoin The Neo-Trio Palette ~ Holiday 2017 ~ Swatches and Review

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Where should I start? Hahaha! Guys I love this palette! I wanted it ever since I saw the preview of it on IG. Yes I know I am always broke coz of IG.

Anyways let me state that this palette was send to me by Kevyn Aucoin and Octoly. I been part of Octoly Influencers since the it launched in US. So that will be a what two years already? Correct me if I'm wrong.

It made my day when Kevyn Aucoin accepted me to this campaign. I love love love his products. 

The Neo-Trio palette is everything you need to create a full face look. 

The three mini palettes are magnetized and can be pulled apart. Which is so cool! Plus they are mini and that means travel friendly! 

This cute little set includes:

* Neo-Setting Powder ~ as the name suggest is it supposed to be a setting powder/ But as I swatched it, for me it look more of a highlight. There is beautiful sheen to it. So I say you can use it as a all over the face powder and it will give you beautiful dewy finish. But than again, I have an oily skin so I don't want my face to glow and let it be seen from space. I use it as a highlight. Its very subtle and perfect for every day. So with that said this do not work for me as a all over face powder, I prefer it as a highlight.

* Neo-Limelight in Ibiza ~ I been drawn to it from the first look. I love purple hues especially when it comes to highlights. This looks stunning on the cheekbones! It features iridescent trio of ombre colors from pale gold, cool pink and beautiful lilac.  It have gorgeous sheen with very minimal  shimmer that gives beautiful glowy effect without being too much. This might be my favorite palette of all three :) I need to get a full sized palette of this shade :) 

* Neo-Bronzer in Capri ~ I do prefer Capri over Sienna :) Don't get me wrong I still really like Sienna, its just Capri is more on a cooler side and well more me :). I have a light complexion and I think it suits me more. Just as Neo-Limelight it features three ombre shades: pale gold, pinky-peachy in the middle and gorgeous broznze. The shades can be worn alone or can be mixed together for a sun kissed look. It has great silky smooth texture and blends really beautifully. The blush and the highlight are so pretty. With the brozner I have to go light handed tho. but it does watm my skin and all three shades looks simply stunning. 

Overall I am really happy with this palette. First off you get to try three Kevyn's products in price of one. Talk about a great deal. Second the formulation is amazing. Silky smooth, great pigmentation, blends and applies like a dream :) 

This can also make a great Christmas gift for a makeup lover :) 

BTW did you guys see the new Electropop Pro shadow palette? OMG the colors are life! I need it my collection :) And so far I been hearing all great reviews so yes! 

Palette is available at 

Sephora, Kevyn Aucoin - $58

Jan Marini Holiday Edition Sugar Cookie Exfoliator ~ Perfect Holiday Gift for Her

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Thanksgiving is over. Black Friday madness is over. Now it is time to start thinking of my favorite Holiday ~ Christmas! Yes so it is finally appropriate time to put on Christmas music, start decorating and plan Christmas dinner. We are so taking out and decorating our tree today :) 

I love buying gifts :) I love to spoil my friends, family and myself :)  

I will try to post a gift guides on the blog, I said try coz with my busy schedule I don't know how will that work. Anyways I will be doing a reviews here and on my IG on products that could make a great gifts :) 

Jan Marini Sugar Cookie Exfoliator is one of the products :)

This decent exfoliator combines physical and chemical exfoliators with antioxidants for silky smooth, glowing complexion. Proteolytic enzymes (papaya and pineapple) and glycolic acid polish the skin for superior exfoliation, without harsh abrasives. Specially designed microscopic particles gently exfoliate while releasing a skin protectant for silky smooth finish. 

Jan Marini says that this exfoliate is great for any type of skin. Dry, oily, normal... I have oily skin and it does work great :) As soonest you ope it you get hit with a sugar-vanilla cookie scent. It smells so yummy! I want to eat it! Dont look at me like that.Who is guilty of  eating raw cake batter or even a cookie dough? I know I am :)  Every time my grandma or my mom were making a cake or cookies I would be sitting there with a spoon in my hand and waiting for them not to see, run to the bowl and eat that deliciousness. LOL. After they loaded a cake in the oven I would get a bowl with left over batter and mixer handles to lick all the yummy stuff hahaha. They were always saying that i will get a stomach pain and all but never happened. Too be honest I eat cake batter till now and I am not ashamed to admit it. Same goes for cookie dough. 

So yeah with that said, this products reminds me of the Holiday baking at home and if I could I would eat it, it really does smell good.

Sugar Cookie Exfoliator comes in a pretty silver jar. It does have some weight to it tho. Even the box looks festive :) Its white and silver and then on the top there are the kinda like glitter sparkles :) Makes me wanna think of Winter :) 

Once you unscrew the lid you will see and smell all that goodness :) The exfoliator looks more like a caramel sugar-vanilla cookie batter. It have this caramely color and omg you guys I really wish you could smell this! 

But it not only smells good but it works great too! Like I said earlier it is very gentle on the skin. The creamy batter holds exfoliating beads that are soft and gently exfoliate the skin. The silicon particles are supposed to dissolve as you massage them. It doesn't sting (although that my happen, Jan Marini said this might happen and its normal) or irritate my skin. Use it on a wet face using circular motion for 30-60 seconds. Exfoliator can be used two-three times a week Am or Pm. 

I love the way m y skin felt after words. Soft, smooth and bright.  By the way you can use it as a mask too. I recently got a Lacome mask/exfoliator, and on the direction said to rub all over you face, leave it for few minutes and rinse it off. So I try the same direction with this product and it works great! It like leaving conditioner in you hair instead of mask for 10 min, you can do same with this product. Leave on for few min and be welcomed by new beautiful skin :) I am up for a perfect complexion for Holidays :) 

(skin care #flatlay)

I have to say it that the presentation of this product got me! they way the advertise it is freaking adorable! Take a look at the pics below! so so so cute! 

Jan Marini you did great! and thank you for allowing me to try this goodness :)

Bring Holiday Cheers to everyone with this amazing product :) 

Buy it at Jan Marini 

Price $90 (2oz)

** this Sponsored post. Sample was provided by BrandBacker and Jan Marini

InstaNaturla Glycolic Acid Serum and SPF 30 Vitamin C Moisturizer ~ My must haves in daily skin care . Plus Black Friday Deals

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Let me show you my two must haves in my skin care :) InstaNatural products have been one of my favorites for a long time. I started to work with this brand hmm I think like 2 years ago.  As the matter of fact I posted a review of my very first three products here on the blog in 2016. You can see it here. Yup they were in old packaging LOL.  I personally love the new revamped packaging of their products. White with green leaf, beautiful and minimalistic. As the months and years go by InstaNatural adds new products :) The have a whole lot of range of different oils, that I will be talking next month of :)

A little backstory on InstaNatural. They are a Florida based brand with vision to provide natural and effective skin care solutions. Their products line is developed by focusing on using organic and natural ingredients in their formulations without harmful parabens or other questionable ingredients. 

Company's newest baby launched on November 9th 2017 and its the Glycolic Acid Serum. They launched this serum for Holidays :) InstaNatural is well known for innovation in serums and this Glycolic Acid Serum will continue this tradition of excellence, formulated for exfoliation and hydration with this new, proprietary 8% Glycolic C Complex. This product was developed in response to customers wanting natural Glycolic products that are gentle on the skin. 

InstaNatural's  8% Glycolic C Complex contains blend of glycolic acid, vitamin c and their proprietary Botanical Complex to boost cell renewal, support collagen production and refine the skin appearance. In addition, hyaluronic acid and argan oil to provide needed hydration. 

The serum comes in 1fl oz/30ml bottle with dropper  Easy to use. The consistency of the serum is not so runny. Like some serums can be like water so you have to be careful with them. this one is on a bit thicker side. It does have a light natural scent to it, which don't bother me. Once I apply to my face, serum sinks in right away. There is no greasy residue or what so ever left. It is gentle, I have a sensitive skin and this product wear nicely and I didn't notice any breakouts or redness. I been using it only night time and I can tell you that my skin feels more hydrated then before. While testing Glycolic Acid Serum I didn't use any other products in my night time skin care routine.  

Overall I think this is wonderful product. Feels light weight and like I said sinks in right away and leaves skin looking and feeling hydrated. This will be a perfect product for upcoming cold wintery months, when skin will need that extra kick of a moisture. I am actually thinking of buying one more bottle for my mom. I know she will love this :) 

Shop here. 

Next stop we have a SPF 30 Vitamin C moisturizer. I have this baby since summer and I can get enough of it. It is fantastic. InstaNatural SPF 30 Vitamin C Moisturizer is formulated to prevent common signs of aging, while protecting against daily sun exposure. Mineral based board spectrum sunscreen leverages the power of Vitamin C with Niacinamide  and hyaluronic acid visibly reduce the appearance of aging, while blend of natural extracts offer antioxidant defense for healthy radiant complexion. 

The key ingredients :

* Zinc and Titanium Dioxide ~ natural minerals that serve as a primary sun protection ingredients

* Vitamin C ~ brightens, tones and tightens appearance of skin while supporting healthy collagen. Vitamin C is also helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots.

*  Niacinamide ~ supports healthy skin barrier while decreasing appearance of discoloration and redness. 

* Hyaluronic Acid ~ acts like drink of water to the skin, hydrating and plumping appearance of lines and wrinkles

* Sunflower Seed Oil ~ is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin A, D and E to nourish skin while providing lightweight moisture. 

I been using this moisturizer a lot during summer days. It wears really nicely under makeup. During the day my skin got this radiant look. It was glowing. and not greasy. It applied and blended really good as well. I haven't notice a white cast that I know some SPF moisturizers, sun screens leaves. 

I know my skin looked healthy and plumped :) Like I mention few months ago on LIVE video I did with InstaNatural my co worker said my skin looked really good when I wore this moisturizer as a base of my makeup. It looked plumped and bouncy :) and it was definitely more healthy and  radiant. 

Again it worked well on my sensitive skin  :)  I will continue to use it during colder months as well. Coz even in winter we need a good SPF :)

Shop here. 

I have a good news! InstaNatural will have a killer sale during Thanksgiving Week! It is so exciting!

Form Thursday, November 23 to Sunday, November 26, 2017 
* 25% off site wide at InstaNatural.com
* All Orders will get a deluxe sample of InstaNatural Retinol Serum. 

PLUS free, full-sized gift with purchase:
* $25+ purchase = Free InstaNatural Micellar Water ($15 value)
* $50 + purchase = Free InstaNatural Micellar Water and Eye Cream ($35 value)
* $75 + purchase = Free InstaNatural Micellar Water and Eye Cream and Eye Lash Enhancing Serum ($60 value)
* Free Shipping with $35 purchase 

So that would be it for today. Like I said I will be doing a reviews of InstaNatural Oils next month :)  both products can be purchased at InstaNatural website and Amazon. They do have a large selection of products there. 

So if you are not based in US and would like to try their products check also Iherb.com

Their are also available at Walmart.com, Jet.com and LuckyVitamin.com

** links are non affiliate.