GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment

Received this wonderful mask as a sample with my Douglas order recently, it is an American company so don't fret you can get it there too.  The mask was fantastic, it does get a little heated on your face so be prepared when you put it on for it to get a little hot.  I do mine when I take a bath so that way my pores are already a little open. It really provides an amazing deep clean, your face will feel so clean and smooth after you use it! I highly recommend trying it out!

Mischievous Monday!

I'm going to turn Monday's into Mischievous Mondays to post random pictures of Reks or other shenanigans where Mischief Managed is the goal! Pictures might not be current but they will be fun!

Marilyn Monroe!

Last night I tried out my new Marilyn Lindy Bop dress and it was great!

Ribboned Asparagus Salad

It's Spring!! That means asparagus is now in season, so I've been trying to use as much of it as I can!  I've roasted it, I plan on smoking it, and in my search, I found this awesome recipe on Smitten Kitchen's website!  I'll include the link and the directions!

Ribboned Asparagus Salad

The whole recipe is to taste so heres what I did"

1 bunch of Asparagus
1/4c Sliced Almonds
Parmesan Cheese
Lemon

To ribbon the asparagus take a vegetable peeler and slide it down the stalk of asparagus, there's no need to break of the ends like you usually would because the strips will be super thin. Place your ribbons on a platter, zest a lemon then squeeze the lemon (I like mine really lemony so I use a whole lemon) over it, add salt and pepper.  Add nuts then with your handy dandy vegetable peeler shave some parmesan over the top!  Eat immediately!


To toast the nuts (try not to burn them like I did) preheat an oven to 350F for about 7 minutes, stay nearby and shake them occasionally so they get roasted all over and don't burn.

Smurf O Tonic

Sooo I picked up a bottle of Blue Curacao and have been having fun with the blue drinks!  This is a play on a Gin and Tonic!

To make this Smurfy delight fill a highball glass halfway with ice, add 2 oz of Gin (I used Koskue Rye gin from Kyro Distillery), 1oz of Blue Curacao, then filled with Schweppes Tonic, garnished with a Haribo Smurf and lime slice

Detox Waters!

I drink a lot of water but the blandness starts to make it overwhelming, so I started making Detox Waters, you can get really scientific with this or you can just experiment with flavors, I do the latter,

These waters pictures are a Cherry Lime, which is a pretty pretty pink! The one in the back is a Citrus one, it has grapefruit, lemon, lime and mint in it! I found these to be a bit concentrated so I would dilute them with additional water when I put it in the glass.  You can use the fruits multiple times if you want, so it makes it fairly affordable. You can also sweeten them with simple syrup but I try to avoid adding extra sugar.

Swim Haul and Try On

Took advantage of one of Swimsuits for All's sales and bought 5 new bikinis and 4 cover ups! Also included the Forever21+ Swimsuit I got for my birthday!  If you'd like to order from Swimsuits for All use this link for 40% off: https://refer.swimsuitsforall.com/s/sciiy they have a wide range of sizes and styles not just plus sizes! Ok here goes...

First up here is what I'll be reviewing (plus the Forever21+ that's not pictured here)all of them are size 18 both tops and bottoms although Swimsuits for All allows you to purchase top and bottoms and different sizes for the best fit:

Coverups

Swimsuits

First up we have The Executive Jewel Underwire Bikini

Features: copper accents on both top and bottom, self tied halter top, full coverage bottom,  and Underwire

 

What I like about this one: full coverage bottom, underwire and the copperish jewels.

What I dislike: The halter top tie you actually tie and I feel it doesn't provide enough support plus it pulls on my neck

The Dame Utopia Underwire Bikini is a beautiful tropical print!

Features: Adjustable side bottoms, full coverage bottoms, underwire, twist detail on top and bottom

What I like: Super comofortable, excellent color, and adjustable ruching on the bottoms
What I dislike: Theres nothing I dislike about this one

Celebrity Lavish Underwire Bikini, yay tropical prints!

Features: Bold mirrored tropical print on top and bottom, underwire, 

What I like: The colors are awesome, love the full bottoms and is totally comfortable

What I dislike: I wish the mirrored tropical patter on the front was also on the back, I think it would help minimize

Originator Clash Bikini, finally a teeny tiny polka dot bikini!

Features: Bold print, halter strap, option to remove halter strap, underwire, full coverage bottom with adjustable ruching

What I like: Awesome Bold prints, love the stripe ruffle, adjustable side bottoms are awesome, and haltertops are also awesome
What I dislike: kind of small for a DD cup on the top as in if I bendover I will have a wardrobe malfunction

Now we have the GabiFresh The Tsarina D/DD Underwire Bikini

Features: Designed by a plus sized blogger, leopard print, underwire, and official cupsizes

What I like: the cups really fit better, the color is kind of a green grey which is cool and leopard print is always awesome

What I dislike: The bottoms are sooo tiny, I tried adjusting them multiple times for easier wearability but no go, they're just a little skimpy for my taste

Forever 21+ Plus Size Bow Bikini

Features: Removable straps to wear as bandeau, completely adorable bow top, fullcoverage bottom, and molded cups

What I like: Super bright pink, bow top, and molded cups

What I dislike: Nothing

Now onto the coverups...

Raven Danica Racerback

Pink V High-Low Dress

Razzle Slit Shoulder Tunic

Fandango Crescent Dress (IT HAS POCKETS)

I love all the coverups, they were actually better than expected and will be perfect!

Overall I really love all my new swimsuits, some of them fit a little oddly but overall they fit perfectly!