INBOX | Embelleze Novex My Beach + GIVEAWAY

If you are an Embelleze ambassador, you know you are getting spoiled with some amazing goodies. They always send us the best products. ALWAYS.

This time, they sent me to try this NOVEX set of Shampoo & Conditioner and Hair Mask specifically created for the summer. This line is amazing - It's called Minha praia (in English - My Beach) and yeah, as the name implies it's a line specially designed to protect and nourish your hair throughout the summer. It leaves your hair all smooth and shinny and smelling like a yummy coconut!

Since currently I exclusively use a solid shampoo, I've decided to give this way to a worth-worthy  soul. Head over to my Instagram @thentosogirlygirl8 find this photo and follow these simple rules:

- Follow my page @thenotsogirlygirl8

- Follow @embelleze_portugal

- Double tap the photo

- Comment #thenotsogirlygirl and tag two friends. You can comment as many times as you want as long as you use the # and always tag different friends.

-The giveaway closes on July 12th and the winner will be announced on an instastory shortly after!

Good luck!

-- Please follow the rules! In this case Embelleze kindly sent me this products but most of the times the stuff we give away are bought with our own money, and we do this because we want to promote our IG accounts and our blogs, and it honestly sucks that no one really cares --

Inbox | Embelleze Christmas Kit

Thank you so much Embelleze ! You guys spoil us with so many goodies! 

INBOX | NOVEX Mystic Curls Shampoo & Conditioner

-- how cute is this rapping?! and the little sticker! love it --

One of my favorite brands to work with is Embelleze Portugal! I love being a blogger ambassador and I love receiving and trying out all the goodies that they occasionally send me!

This time, they have kindly sent me two products from their Mystic Black line. I'm honestly excited to try these out! I have wavy hair. Not curly. Wavy. And I'm always straightening it because it's just easier to control. When I don't do it, my hair just gets all frizzy and tangled and it just looks bad. I'm going to try these out and see if they make any difference. It's says it's suitable for all hair types, so we'll see.  Oh, and I have to tell you -- these smell like magic.

INBOX | NOVEX Tentação Acida

Whenever I receive a package from Embelleze Portugal I get excited! I know that inside are some great goodies! And I wasn't wrong! This time they sent me this NOVEX TENTAÇÃO ACIDA kit!

I've actually got this in the mail a while back but I haven't had the opportunity to tell you all about it! 

It's a conditioner. And it's a very interesting product since it can be used in 3 different ways: as a pré-shampoo conditioner (add it to your dry hair, let it act for 5 minutes and then proceed with normal washing), as a regular conditioner or as a leave-in conditioner. I've used it in the 3 different ways, and the results are always de same -- soft, silky and shinny hair! I like the smell. It has a very fresh, floral smell, perfect for spring! And what I really like is the convenience of the spray bottle! I'm the type of girl that like simple, easy to apply products, and the fact that this comes in spray bottle and that I can just spray it all over my hair really quickly is an huge advantage! 

INBOX | Embelleze Novex Dex5 D-Pantenol

As a Christmas gift, Embelleze Portugal sent me these amazing products! I know, I know, Christmas was 2 months ago, but I'm a busy girl, ok?

I really like Novex's products! They make wonders! And I am dying to try these ones! It's a shampoo and a hair-mask!

INBOX | Dresslink goodies

I think I have a problem with all these online Asian stores that have all the things you can imagine in the world. I love expensive stuff, but I also love super cheap-y things, that look nice, and that I can wear, get dirty and used-up without feeling guilty.  I made a small order from Dresslink and I'm in love with what I got. 

This small black messenger bag is now my favorite bag ever. I use it every day -- it's small enough to keep it in my laptop backpack during the day, but big enough for me to carry my wallet, phone and keys for when I go out for lunch or a drink. And it looks way more expensive than it was! I love it so much!

I also got a KJ lippy. It's a fake, yeah. But I have to be honest, it works really well. It's super matte, it lasts hours and the color is super nice. I have no idea how it compares to the real deal, but I am so happy with it!

I also got a bunch of feet masks. These are supposed to work as the super famous "baby-feet" masks! What they are supposed to do is to make all your feet dead skin fall off, making your feet perfectly smooth! I haven't tried them yet TBH. Mostly because I haven't got the time, but also I'm a little bit scared. But I am going to do it and I'm going to show you all the progress, I swear!

The last thing I got -- and that to be honest it was a little bit disappointing -- was this mint green shoulder bag. When I saw it online I truly though this was bag -- I love the shape and the color, and it was the item that I was more excited about! But it turns out that this is more like a cosmetics bag. Although it has a place to add some straps, it didn't came with any. The lining looks really cheap and I don't really like it.

Just one last thing --  Once again I had a lot of problems with custom authorities. This package was stuck for maybe two months, and when I got it, I noticed that it had been opened (w/o my authorization or knowledge) and this really sucks. For me this is really the only issue with these online stores. I hate having to deal with all these bureaucratic issues. Argh.

Inbox | Gamiss.com

Yesterday I've received this box with a few goodies from Gamiss.com. This is another Asian-type store, that sells a huge variety of products, including cheap awesome cloths!

I haven't really used any of this products, but my first impression is that everything looks really nice. The quality is not bad at all. The bikini feels really nice but unfortunately it is a little too small for me (the panties are really small, but the top fits me really well. I ordered an M). But I love the pattern and the shape so much!

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The watch, is OK.The bracelet doesn't look to shaggy. The only negative comment I have is the writing on the inside that does not appear in the picture on their website! And I don't like this letters on the inside, and for me makes the watch look like a cheap watch.

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But the pièce de résistance is really the top. I am really obsessed with this top. I love the colors, the fabric is just super soft and flowy. It really looks -- and feels -- super expensive, no joke. I know I'm going to wear this top for work all the time! It came with a tag that shows how much it could be sold for. But it was super cheap -- like 5 or 6 euros! And because of this, it has sold out completely on the website! This is why I love this store. You can find really nice stuff, for a really small price! You should definitely check it out.

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INBOX | Embelleze Portugal

I've recently became one of the new bloggers ambassadors of Embelleze Portugal! 

I'm so happy and excited to be apart of this team! I've never tried any of their products but I've heard and read so many good reviews that I'm just dying to try them out! 

They've sent me, for me to try out, the Novex Pra Bombar Hydrating Mask! It is supposed to promote and accelerate hair growth!  It is a hair mask, but you can also use it as conditioner! I am going to try it out and I'll make an official review about it! But really quickly I can tell you that it smells really nice, it is a really huge bottle (1kg!!) and it is fairly cheap for this amount of product. 

This time I actually need your help. I don't use these type of products very often. So I am not sure how to use it. The box doesn't have any real instruction, but I've found some on the website. But I'm not sure what is the best! If you've tried this, let me know in the comments what worked best for you -- using it as a conditioner, as a mask, or a combination of both? 

INBOX | L'Oreal Paris Samples

Click here and ask for your sample.

Inbox | Dresslink

Back in January, I did a post about Dresslink and I ordered some of the items on that list. All the things were awesome and too good of a deal to pass on! I received my package today and I'm loving everything so far! Everything came in extremely well packed, in individual bags and super well protected! I have no complaints about the size or the materials of the products. The T-Shirt fits me perfectly -- I ordered an M -- and the ring is gorgeous and it feels like it could have been bought at any other accessories store. The make up brush is super soft and fluffy. I haven't tried it with actual make up --  because I just want to wash it first -- but it feels super good on my skin! But the pièce de résistance is this barbie pink bag! It is so pretty IRL, the material feels really nice.  And it was so cheap. I've seen bags like this in regular stores, costing 20+€!  The only thing is that I feel like the zippers and the hooks for the handler aren't that great, but it should be fine since usually I don't carry a lot of weight in my bags, specially on smaller bags like this. 

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Inbox [YOUZZ] | L'ORÉAL Paris Revitalif

Today I've received in the mail some great stuff to try! It's the new L'ORÉAL Paris Revitalif Filler! This was sent to me by Youzz. Youzz it's a website where you can sing up to try out new things that come in the market and tell everything about your experience in a blog or on your social media. It's not only beauty related products, but also food, stuff for around the house, even experiences like going to see a movie! A lot of different products! Click HERE to sign up and become a youzzer!



I've received a full size product, a guide and info about the product, 10 samples and 10 5€coupons to giveaway to friends and family! I'll be trying out this product for the next 4 weeks and I'll make a full review about it.

#youzz #youzzrevitaliftlaser #youzzrevitaliftfiller

Inbox | Smiling poop!

Isn't it adorable? :D
Thank you The Girl In Jeans -- she made it and she is awesome!

Winner | I wan a giveaway!

Last week I wan the Christmas Giveaway at Direito Por Linhas Tortas blog! And I got my gift a few days ago!! I was so excited to get this! Thank you so much, I loved it :)