Fabulous Finds Friday! YouTube

This weeks Fabulous Finds Friday is all about yours truly!

I have a YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

My first video is a product review on all the items I received from Influenster. I first posted that review on Fabulous Finds Friday: Bella VoxBox.

I have been wanting to make YouTube videos for a while but this was really what I needed to get started so I'm really excited to start on that journey as well. I also feel like I am better in live action than I am through the written word but you be the judge of that! Leave me a comment letting me know what you like better or what kind of things you would like to see me post about on YouTube! I will still be blogging though I am not giving up on that I am just exploring another avenue to give you the best of Riyapartyofone.

Watch the video below :)

 

Happy Weekend!

XOXO-RPO1

1 year of blogging!?

Hello people!

I am very excited to share with you the fact that I have been blogging for 1 year as of today! Happy Blogging anniversary to me! It's been a pretty fun past year and I'm so glad that I was able to share some wonderful moments with you! I am planning so many more exciting things for the blog coming soon! I can't wait to share those with you either. In the last year however I think my biggest feat has been that I am officially RIYAPARTYOFONE.COM now. I feel very official now that I have a real domain name. I hope you have enjoyed following along with my life this past year and I hope you stick around to see what else is coming.

Xoxo- RPO1

#Spring4Wine on a Wednesday

Wine Wednesdays are totally a thing right? Well all of my friends would agree with me on this matter. I believe that there is never a wrong time to engage in wine time. To assist in this process Influenster has sent me a promo code for Club W to share with all of you so you can get Wine Wednesday off on the right foot. Club W is a subscription service that prompts you to take a survey to find out what your tastes are. After imputing your likes and dislikes it then uses that information to suggest different wines. If you choose them then 3 different bottles will be sent to you monthly. Thanks to Influenster you get your first bottle gratis with the purchase of 2 bottles! As the weather gets warmer and the urge to dine Al Fresco become realer and realer, the only thing that is missing is the perfect glass of wine!

 Promo code: Spring4Wine

 Cheers!
XOXO-RPO1

*I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Weekened Wind Down: Chocolate Crescents

It's finally feeling like spring and the weather is consistently great. The flowers are in bloom and I am always looking forward to the weekend. This weekend was chocked full of good food, friends and adventures. The highlight though had to be baking with BB because obviously Sunday's are for baking so stay tuned for more Sunday Funday recipes. This weekend we made Chocolate Crescents the recipe we used was found off Pinterest which can be a little iffy. Tell me you have seen those #Pinterestfails. Thankfully this worked out and I can't wait to make them again. They are literally the perfect sweet treat to bring over a friends or to any fabulous brunch.

 

You will need 3 ingredients! 

Chocolate Chips

Crescent Rolls

1 egg

 Unroll the crescent dough, and add about 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips. You can add more if you want or less. Pictured above is 1 tablespoon. Then you need to roll the dough from the wider end towards the tip. 

First ever GIF on RPO1 is a success!

Once you have rolled all of the crescents then place them on a cookie sheet and this is when the egg comes in handy. You want to baste the crescents with the beaten egg so that they can have a nice golden brown color when they come out of the oven.

These have been basted with the egg,

Out of the oven and looking beautifully golden brown!

While the rolls are in the oven it is a perfect time to melt your chocolate chips for the chocolate drizzle. The original recipe calls for microwaving the chocolate chips but I don't like putting in chocolate in the microwave because I feel like more times than not it comes out tasting burnt. So we created a double boiler of sorts and melted the chocolate in a heat resistant bowl over boiling water.

 Then to distribute the chocolate I put it in a sandwich bag and cut the tip off, sort of like a pastry bag

Obviously I am professional decorator ;)

Then just let them cool and enjoy all of the deliciousness! 

 

Full Recipe

Happy Eating!

XOXO-RPO1

P.S look out for a new layout later this week!

 

Fabulous Finds Friday: Bella VoxBox

This Fabulous Finds Friday post is brought you by Influenster. I recently signed us for Influenster and today I am going to share with you the products and promotions they have sent my way.

Just to give you some background, Influenster is a community of people who love to review products and share their opinions with others through their social media channels. Once you sign up you take a couple surveys about your likes and dislikes and then you connect your social media. It is all pretty simple, quick and easy. Bonus you get free stuff which is always amazing and what's great about the products they send you is that it is a chance for you to get turned on to new brands as well as new products on the market.

I first want to get into the make up/ beauty products that I was sent because as of late this is definitely something that I have gained more interest in, so I was really excited to try everything and make sure that I could give you guys my real opinion on things!

First up is the Rimmel Scandaleyes Mascara by Kate Moss, now this is a new product that I was probably the most excited about initially because, I have been looking for a new mascara and this was what I thought was going to be a God send. A couple of things I really liked about the Mascara is the packaging I think it is eye catching and different. The mascara wand itself it also very nice because it has a winged shape to it which helps to lift and separate the lashes. However the mascara itself is not the greatest quality. I found that through the day the mascara fell and left a more than a little black under my eyes which I was not thrilled about. So the product itself did not wow me.

Another product by Rimmel is the Lasting Finish  Lipstick by Kate Moss. Initially I was taken back by the color just because it is something that is out of my comfort zone. I am definitely someone who  enjoys a much more neutral color palette, but I am intrigued by bolder colors as well. This was a perfect opportunity to try it out and so when I put the lipstick on for the first time I was impressed with how smoothly it went on and how nicely the color pops. I don't know if it is the right color for me but it does have a very vibrant hue. I do have to say that it is important to blot your lips a couple of times after your initial application. The color comes off pretty easily which is good for sealing things with a kiss, but probably not the best thing for your latte. So it is not the most long lasting of lipsticks but is a feasible option if your are in a pinch for some lip color. I personally prefer lip gloss to lipstick so unfortunately I was not impressed.

 Lets talk beauty tools shall we? I am obsessed with this EcoTools Complexion Collection Mattifying Finish Brush. This brush is best used with a pressed or loose power foundation. I use both so it works well for me. I have been interested in trying EcoTools for a while but unfortunately I am too cheap to take the plunge myself, so I was elated when I received a brush from Influenster. Well let me tell you the EcoTools brush is well worth the money! This is the most soft brush that I have used and it holds the powder so well so applying the makeup is a breeze. The design on the brush is beautiful, it's easy to clean and everyone needs these brushes in their make up bags!

I am not someone who does a lot with her hair. I do not really fuss over it, as I am very lucky to have low maintenance hair. However we all get lazy and don't always want to wash it or maybe want to keep it styled for just a little longer. Not Your Mothers Déjà Vu 'Du style extender is a great tool to help keep your hair looking fabulous a little longer than it normally would have. I used it in my hair to see if it really worked in repelling dirt and oil, and I am here to report it does a pretty good job. I like the way it works but I do not think it will be something that I will adding into my everyday beauty routine for 1 specific reason. I can't stand the smell of it. The scent is red apples and berries and it really just smells super chemically. The smell lingers on your hands after application. If it came in a different scent than I would love it for lazy Sundays when I never want to do my hair. I do have to mention that it doesn't weigh your hair down so that is an obvious bonus. So if you are someone who would enjoy this scent and are looking for something to extend your style then I highly recommend this! If you are like me and lead with your nose than this may not be the best product for you.

The last beauty product that came in my Bella VoxBox was the Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. I had never used a leg makeup or a self tanner before so this was really something that was completely foreign to me. I have to say though that it really does work well. With summer right around the corner and the weather getting warmer and warmer everyday it's time to break out the shorts, skirts, and dresses. The only problem with that is the pale, pasty legs we have all been hiding under our yoga pants all winter :|. Have no fear though ladies this is the perfect thing to give you that fabulous sun kissed glow. It comes in 5 different shades to help match lots of different skin tones. It goes on pretty well and does not rub off. I applied mine with my hands and it did stain my palms a little bit but washed right off with some soap and water. I think the best way to apply would be with a beauty blender if you have one but if not it's okay too! So if you are like me and have never tried leg makeup but are ready to debut your legs this spring than this is the perfect option for you!

The most perfect ending to the VoxBox was the Dove Fruit. Blueberries covered in Dark Dove chocolate, could there be a more perfect combination? I have never been a fan on dark chocolate but this has completely changed my feelings, there is no bitter taste like I have experienced with other dark chocolates. So bravo Dove, bravo!  I loved the Dove Fruit and I say loved because the package is long gone, it was to good not to finish. They make the perfect afternoon pick me up, or a real sweet midnight snack when you are having a chocolate craving. I can not wait to go buy a pack for myself they are amazing and everyone needs to try them! You can also find chocolate covered raspberries so take your pick and indulge you will not regret it!

I hope you enjoyed learning about all the things in my #BellaVoxBox! If you want to sign up for Influesnster click the link! You won't regret that either ;)

Happy Weekend!
XOXO-RPO1

P.s I have one more thing from my Bella VoxBox I want to share with you so stay tuned!

* All opinions are my own*
*I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes*