This month's ipsy bag was all about love. That's good, because I actually loved all of the products I received. The bag might even make its way into my purse to hold my copious amount of lip products.

Speaking of lip products, Cargo has done a pretty awesome job with this mini lipgloss in Anguilla. The color is similar to MAC's Hue: a soft, pale pink that doesn't leave you looking lifeless. The texture is great, too. Not to slippery but not sticky at all. And it has a wonderful scent that I can't quite describe-- it's just good. It goes really well with the MODEL CO. blush in Peach Bellini. This shade actually reminds me of NARS Orgasm. It's a lovely peach with a hint of gold shimmer that is sure to give you a nice flush and a glow at the same time.

The Luxie Beauty large angled face brush will be great to apply the blush with-- or to contour with. It is super soft. You could even use it to apply the 'tini beauty eyeshadow in Pearl Fizz as a highlight. It has a pearly golden sheen that is perfect for the eyes or the cheekbones.

The last product is the Composition No. 1 Perfume Oil. It has a nice, fresh, citrus-fruity scent that is really getting me in the mood for spring. And the sample is the perfect size the throw in your handbag for those times when you are out and need to freshen up.

Below are swatches of the lipgloss, blush and eyeshadow. It's always a good idea to take your own skin tone into account when looking at swatches, but I think the blush and eyeshadow will be a good fit for everyone.

This month, I was chosen to receive the Influenster Refresh Box. The box is full of all kinds of complimentary goodies to test and review and they really served with this one. Look at all of this stuff! It will certainly help get my year started off right-- yes, even though February is almost over, until spring is here my year hasn't truly begun.

Here are the treats I received in the Refresh Box:

Beanitos in Restaurant Style and Nacho Cheese. I haven't dug into these yet-- I'm not a big chip person-- but I'm excited to snack on them soon with some friends and see what we all think. When I'm at uni, a bag of chips is usually the best option for lunch as we don't have many choices, so maybe these will be a healthier alternative to what I usually grab.

Skinny Girl Tasty Nutrition Bar in Dark Chocolate Pretzel. Whew, that was a mouthful. Again, this might be a nice alternative to what I usually pick up for lunch on the go. I'm not a huge fan of chocolate-- except the Chuao Chocolatier Firecracker Pods-- but the mix of chocolate and pretzel, salty and sweet, is a big plus.

Dentek Comfort Clean Floss Pick and Fun Flossers. After you're done with the Beanitos and the nutrition bar, it's time to make sure your mouth is clean and fresh. These Dentek flossers are the perfect thing to have in your handbag for that. And you can pair them with...

Listerine PocketPaks. Remember these things from a decade ago? They are still really awesome and keep your breath fresh for ages.

Montagne Jeunesse Manuka Honey Peel. If you're putting better things inside your body and taking care of your dental hygiene, you probably want to take care of your skin too. I've been really revamping my skincare routine lately so I'm excited about trying this out. The honey should be hydrating and softening, which is what I need.

L'Occitane Shea Butter Light Comforting Cream. This is definitely similar to the Ponds and Benefit creams I reviewed a couple of weeks ago, so keep your eye out for an in-depth review of this product.

Covergirl UltraSmooth Foundation. This is probably the only product I was really unhappy with. The rubber applicator it came with applied the foundation to heavily, but a brush gave me no coverage at all. It never felt like it dried and it irritated my skin. It's good in theory but just wasn't for me.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

The shades I picked up were, from left to right, 01-Sweet 16, 04-Pink Lady, 05-Flutter Kisses, 07-Beam, 14-Rags to Riches, 17-Playdate, 18-Free Spirit and 19-Tiara.



I also picked up the NYX Wonderstick in the shade Universal. Unfortunately I wasn't as pleased with this product. The contour shade is a great color, but it is invisible once I blend it in. Layering the product makes it feel heavy on my skin. The highlight shade is shimmery, meaning I can only use it in certain spots and not for that Kardashian-esque highlight I was hoping for. I've heard that other shades are not shimmery-- I may have to check that out for myself.

What NYX products are your favorite? These High Voltage lipsticks are definitely near the top of my list!

One of my resolutions for this year was to read more. I was able to really up my reading list last year and I want to not only maintain that, but do better. In the first few weeks of 2015, I was able to read a whole five books-- which, for a working student, seems like one hundred. And they were all really good. It was a win-win in every sense of the word.

01. Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham. I was not a fan of Lena Dunham before reading this memoir. I was drawn in by the vintage-inspired cover and the amount of times I saw it posted by people I admire on Instagram. While I can't say I am a fan after reading the book, either, I can say that I have a strange desire to watch 'Girls' and 'Tiny Furniture.' Part of this desire stems from just how darn much I related to Dunham while reading through these pages. Some moments were so awkward and understandable; others were made me so incredibly uncomfortable that I had to praise her for sharing them. It is also realistically inspiring, showing how success can come quickly (not overnight, but in enough time that it gives this reader a little bit of hope about where her life is going) but also how success won't fix everything. From detailing her strange thoughts and obsessions to her relationships and friendships to her family and career, I think most twenty-something females will find something they relate to in this memoir.

02. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. Just an all-around interesting book based off of some truly creepy vintage photos. There is already a sequel out for this young adult novel and I can't wait to get my hands on it.

03. The Lady in the Tower by Alison Weir. This book is specifically on the fall of Anne Boleyn, but told in a way that once again brings the story to life. I'm a little bit obsessed with the Tudor Dynasty-- especially Anne Boleyn and her daughter, Elizabeth-- and this, I think, is a great read for anyone why Boleyn met the fate that she did.

04. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt. So many people have read and loved this book-- I am sort of on that list. It starts out spectacularly. For the first few hundred pages I could not put this down. Then it slows down only to pick back up again towards the end-- but not in a way that kept me enthralled like it did in the beginning. It also ended in a way that didn't quite leave me fulfilled. But overall I enjoyed it. I enjoyed the thought that must have gone into it and the style of writing, which was complex but easy to read.

05. Amy, My Daughter by Mitch Winehouse. A heartbreaking and insightful look into the downward (and upward) spiral of one of the most talented singers of this generation. If you are looking for a different perspective on Amy, something far from the tabloid press she was a part of during her life, this is for you.

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