Okay, so recently I’ve been doing a bit of retail therapy. I tried to resist shopping for as long as I could, but my self-control was greatly affected by the “Treat Yo Self” episode of Parks and Recreations so honestly, Donna Meagle and Tom Haverford are to blame.

Let the judgement begin.

Kleaver Klothing top (You can catch them on Vans Warped Tour all summer long)

Secondhand Rob Zombie Top- Etsy

Wicked Mesh top- Dolls Kill

ABH Soft Glam: I told myself I didn’t need this… and then I picked it up and got a good look at it and yes, it’s even more gorgeous in person and yes, I’m obsessed.

KVD Lolita eyeshadow: Again, I told myself I didn’t need it and then the more I looked at it, the more I realized it was me in an eyeshadow. Any rosy shade that makes me look as dead as I feel inside, is a must-have.

Kat Von D x Billie Joe Armstrong Basket Case Eyeliner: As a huge fan of both Green Day and Kat Von D, there’s no way I could pass this up. This anti-precision liner is insanely pigmented, it’s the perfect black eyeliner. You can smudge it to get that perfect dark, smoky eye and then once it sets it’s locked in place and doesn’t budge. It’s the first liner that I’ve been able to tight line with and it not transfer to my waterline. It has a built-in sharpener that lets you keep your liner nice and sharp.

Ipswitch Witch Carrie enamel pin: It’s no surprise that I ordered this while I was actually half-asleep. It doesn’t take much to convince me to order pins, especially when it comes to Carrie White. This pin is absolutely stunning, it’s heavy duty and the company has two additional pressings including a glow-in-the-dark design. I picked up the "Vengeance" style pin while it was on pre-order. It's unfortunately sold out now.

Also, looks like Carrie found herself a home alongside Gerard Way and Jason Voorhees.

If you’re like me and you celebrate Halloween year-round then you’ve probably heard the rumors about Halloween décor showing up on shelves early. Well turns out, the rumors are true. After some digging (and driving around in circles), we lucked up and found the At Home store and y’all…I nearly lost my mind. Clowns, ghosts, and skeletons galore. They have a ton of incredible home décor – both indoor and outdoor – to fulfill your Halloween needs. After chatting with one of the employees, this is only the beginning of what’s going to be in the full seasonal collection so stay tuned and check back as we approach the Halloween season.

I restrained myself and only left with three items. As a lover of wine and creepy things, I picked up this tall wine glass, decorated with bats.

I also grabbed an adorable mesh spiderweb cloth that I draped over my vanity as a nice centerpiece. Right above my vanity is this fantastic piece that I knew I needed as soon as I saw it. What better to hang above my vanity than wall art to always remind me to “stay creepy”?

I cannot wait to pick up more décor as stores begin to release their seasonal collections. Definitely check out At Home if you have one nearby, so far, they have the most in regard to Halloween items. Michaels has also been slowly releasing their fall items as well.

Till next time,

When it comes to skincare, there’s a few things that come to mind when picking out products. For one, they need to suit my skin type. I need products that not only compliment my combination skin, but don’t irritate it as well because of its sensitivity. And two, they need to be cruelty free and have ingredients I can trust or are all natural.

One of the brands that I’ve been obsessing over recently are VTMN Organics – a small, Hispanic-owned skincare line that caters to all of my needs. The items are all made by hand, feature all-natural ingredients, and they’re cruelty free!

The first product I tried from them was their Facial Glaze moisturizer that I previously featured in my monthly favorites. This lightweight, facial oil is specifically for oily skin and it makes my skin look so glowy.

I recently ordered a few other items during their restock that I’ve added to my skincare routine and I can’t get enough of them.

Cinnamon Bun face mask – This mask is an acne treatment that disinfects your skin from bacterial infection. Now, other than the occasional hormonal breakout, I don’t suffer from acne. However, those occasional breakouts are a menace and often leave behind a dark spot and can be painful. This mask works to heal open scars, wounds, and popped irritated pimples and soothes your skin. It comes with a spoon to help you mix the products and apply it to your skin. I was apprehensive due to the cinnamon and my skin being so sensitive, but it hasn’t irritated my skin at all. It makes my skin feel so soft and it smells amazing.

Apple Crisp Toner – This toner smells exactly like apple cider vinegar, but don’t be put off because the product is great, and the scent doesn’t linger. It works to regulate the pigmentation in your skin to help get rid of dark and white spots and other discoloration. It also balances the PH of your skin, minimizes pores, and its vegan.

Gold Elixir – This serum is similar to the Facial Glaze. It’s a lightweight blend of oils, with ylang ylang and sage with golden flakes that moisturizes and soothes the skin. Once I saw the gold flakes, I knew I had to have this. It feels so velvety on the skin and it sinks into the skin, leaving your skin looking radiant. I’m absolutely in love with this product, I feel like a goddess when I use this.

I use these products, along with my Niacinamide serum from The Ordinary, as my skincare routine. So far, it’s helped reduce the appearance of breakouts and my dark spots. It’s even helped reduce the appearance of my large pores. I went through many different products before landing on something that actually helped even my skin tone and texture and I’ve finally found a routine that fits my skin. Skincare is definitely trial and error so it’s important to find a routine that caters to your skin. Definitely give VTMN Organics a try and see if there’s anything that fits your skin needs.