Beauty and Hair Products Haul! | Target

Hey everyone! As I began to start my new blog post I realized that my "Goodbye Switzerland" post that was meant to be up on my blog a week ago was still in draft form - oops! So, be sure to continue scrolling after this haul to see a reflection/summary of my time in Switzerland.

Anyways, I am officially back in Lala land and it feels so great to be home, although it takes some adjusting to after living in a European lifestyle/place for two years. We arrived last night so I'm currently battling that annoying thing called jet lag but luckily I get on the correct time pretty quickly.

We had only been back in the states for one night yet today early in the morning we were all in need of a huge Target shop to pick up essentials and some room decor. I grabbed a ton of new beauty and hair supplies that I'm really excited to try and thought I would share them with you. They were all purchased from Target and range from makeup to skin care to shampoos/conditioners. In addition, I will be filming a huge summer haul later this month showing you all the clothes and random items I got in London and now Los Angeles so look forward to that at the end of this month!

Makeup Products
I purchased several makeup products that are very basic and simple for the summertime and basically an all-year round, light look. I won't go into detail into each of the products since I think they are pretty self-explanatory but overall I got: a nude eyeshadow palette, under-eye powder, mascara, brow liner, and brow gel.

Hair Accessories / Products
I picked up this new hair straightener because it was labeled as a non-frizz straightener which is really important for me since I have naturally frizzy hair - especially in the summer when it gets hot and humid! Also, the straightener is infused with natural argan oil to protect your hair from the heat.

Next, I got the 'Not Your Mother's' hair care set. I have been wanting to try these for so long and I finally picked them up. They are all made with natural ingredients which is great for your hair and promotes healthy and longer hair. 

The last hair care product that I bought was this frizz ease serum that you apply after washing your hair to aid in defraying your hair once it dries. As I mentioned above I have been struggling with frizzy hair so I'm hoping this will do the job!

Skin Care
First, I have this daily moisturizing lotion which works so well in hydrating your skin and it's also very natural and unscented. This lotion is also great as an 'after sun' cream to lock in your tan and make your tan more lasting and prominent.

Then, I got this facial mask in a bottle because I love face masks in the summer to clean and exfoliate my skin. It is in the 'flavor' of dead sea mud mask. 

Lastly, I decided to buy oil absorbing sheets because I think they will be perfect for the beach to keep my skin feeling refreshed and oil-free!

Shower Items

I love this EOS shave cream which is why I got another one in the scent of vanilla bliss because it makes your legs so soft and provides a smoother and deeper shave. 

Thanks for reading this blog post and I hope some of you try out these products this summer and let me know if you do. Also, I just wanted to give you an overview of my blogging schedule for the summer. Basically, I am hoping to post two times a week, maybe more if I have a lot of time but this could vary from week to week since I just moved and this summer will be really busy and crazy as we begin adjusting back into our packed schedules. To give you an idea/sneak peek of some of my summer posts are: room/bathroom tours, clothing and beauty hauls, OOTW's, my swimsuit collection, what's in my beach bag, summer stretches, healthy food recipes and so much more! I can't wait for my posts this summer and I hope you all will follow along with Eat Sweat Style during the holidays. See you soon xxx

Goodbye Switzerland!

Hey everyone! I have officially left Switzerland and we are beginning our trek back to Los Angeles with a short stop in Wales and then London. Today, I wanted to dedicate this post to my time here in Switzerland because that is where this blog was founded and has been two very important and monumental years in my life.

Well, I guess let's start from the beginning. I lived in California since I was one year old so California always felt like home for me and always will. After just finishing seventh grade and starting a new school, new sport - dance, and was feeling very content. Then, one evening my dad sat us down and told us we would be moving to Switzerland on an expat assignment for two years. I felt completely filled with shock as I didn't even know what or where Switzerland was. Naturally, I cried for a very long time until I began to open my eyes and realize how great of an experience this will be. I mean I will be able to say that I lived in Europe for two years and went to an International School in CH which is pretty cool. So, my dad moved over early in October whereas my mom, sister and I finished the school year and moved over that summer.

It was definitely an adjustment as Switzerland is so diverse and different than America; new language (and a very hard one at that), new culture, new food, new way of life, new people, new school, new everything! After a summer of exploring our new home, the school year began in eighth grade. Eighth grade is a pretty awful year to start school in since its the final year of middle school but since I went to an International School everyone was used to moving and kids came and left very frequently. My two years at ISZL were amazing, especially this last year at the high school where I made many more friends and the school itself was much more independent.

I also joined a dance team in Switzerland which was very interesting to say the least. Dancing here is much less strenuous and less hours than it would be back in California which was a bit of a shame but I got to experience and learn a new style of learning dance and even perform in a couple of shows. I also tried cross country running and track and field for the first time which turned to be a passion of mine and I often enjoy running when I have time.

Lastly, another big component to this adventure has been all of the traveling, sightseeing and exploring. Not only did we see much of Switzerland but we were fortunate to also visit many places in Europe and Asia because of how close we now lived. I love to travel and so these past two years were a great opportunity to see all of the history and culture of Europe.

Overall, I will truly miss Switzerland and am so grateful to have lived in such an amazing and beautiful country. I will also miss all of the great friends I made here who helped me through moving into new every-things and made my time here nothing but spectacular. However, I am also really looking forward to getting back to LA and I can't wait to see what the future holds.

Goodbye Switzerland, Hello California!

Current Favorite Store | Zara

Hey everyone! Today I will be sharing with you my favorite store at the moment, which is Zara. I have recently been loving the TRF / Trafaluc collection at Zara which is basically a teen clothing line and not only are the clothes great quality but the prices are much lower at the moment. All in all I think Zara is such an amazing store because the clothes are high end but also more casual and just overall look more put together and nicer than other brands. In addition, Zara has almost every thing you need, from shoes to clothes to accessories to perfumes! Since Zara is my current favorite store fashion wise, I will be sharing with you some items I recently purchased from there. AKA a mini haul + why I love to shop at Zara.

First, I purchased these stretchy, navy blue jeans which have slits above/over the knee. These jeans are so comfortable which is the main reason why I liked them so much, but they also reminded me of the Top shop jeans with the knee slits which are super cute and fashionable at the moment.

Next, I bought two high neck tank tops for the summer and warmer weather. These style of tank tops are really in-style right now and I love the shape of them and how they fit on my neck and shoulders. I also love the design on the white tank top and it flows really nicely on the sides.

Finally, I got two new dresses! I love wearing dresses in the summer time because they are such an easy and effortless outfit to throw on. The first dress has a pop of color which I felt like I needed for the summer and for my closet. It's also super soft and the material is stretchy and light. Then, I got a little, black dress made out of t-shirt type of material. I thought this dress was unique and you can never have too many black dresses! 

So, I hope you all enjoyed this new, fashion post and you got some ideas of what's in Zara right now and current fashion trends. Also, I am hopefully going to be posting AGAIN this week on Sunday since that is our moving day :( to reflect on my time here in Switzerland. Until then, xxx

Exam Study Snacks!

Hey everyone! As most of you are probably on summer - I hope you're enjoying your break. However, my school still has a couple more weeks and our exams are coming up quickly so I decided to share with you some healthy snack ideas that are great for studying in general. If you're already on summer, then these snacks are also a quick, healthy snack that you can have anytime of the day. In addition, all of these snacks take under 10 minutes to make to save you time in your studying.

Peanut-butter, banana, chocolate toast
The first snack is one of the most well-rounded and probably the most beneficial for studying. It contains peanut butter to give you protein, banana for potassium, and dark chocolate for an energy boost and a healthy brain to keep you going. Overall, it's the perfect snack for studying because it keeps you full and provides you with enough nutrients to give you an energy boost for revising.

In this snack, you need to make some wheat toast, spread on peanut butter and sliced banana and then top with dark chocolate chips.

Popcorn
Next, is a pretty basic snack but I think popcorn is such a great substitution for chips! You can add extra toppings such as parmesan or salt on top but stay away from adding any extra butter because it will turn this light snack into more of a movie treat.

Berry fruit bowl
Finally, I have a berry fruit bowl - you can also add some yogurt on top to make it a more filling snack. Berries are proven to be great for memorizing and improving your learning capacity. They also contain tons of antioxidants and are ranked as a 'super food'. All you need for this snack is any berries of your choice and some optional yogurt or granola, however I think just sticking to a huge bowl of fruit is your best option.

I hope you enjoyed these exam study snacks and either use them for studying or just for a refreshing summer snack. Thanks for viewing, and remember all my social media is in the sidebar along with tons of other gadgets you can use such as following my blog. See you next week, xxx