A Glimpse of Glam: 2014

Time

Hey everyone!

I felt like talking about something that has been on my mind lately. This is more related to the whole "life" part of my blog. I just wanted to address the whole idea of Time.

I am a senior in high school and I will graduate in less than two weeks. Prom was last weekend and after that huge event has occurred, graduation hit me harder than ever. I cannot believe it has already been four years since I started high school. I still feel like that reserved freshman girl I was four years ago. I still feel like nothing has changed, like I haven't matured much yet. In many ways I have, and in many ways I haven't.

My whole life I would imagine how things would turn out years from now. I would imagine having the perfect high school life, the ideal. I would have a boyfriend, be social and outgoing, join clubs, accomplish things. And though I can tell that I have accomplished much since my freshman year, I also feel like I haven't.

I feel like I am running out of time, like there is only so little time left for me to get that high school experience. Except, why do I want that "ideal" so badly anyways? I can honestly say that I did have a good high school experience, even though it was not completely how I anticipated it to be.

There are still some things I wish I could do, some things I wish I could have done differently. However, I know that it is only the things that I haven't done that I can still do and still have control over. I just need to learn to let go of the past and accept it all as how it is. I honestly just want to make sure I have no regrets when I move on from high school and enter the real world.

I can't believe I will graduate soon, and I wish everyone else who is in my position the best of luck! Good luck in college or with whatever else you choose to do. There is still your whole life ahead of you for you to do as you wish, for you to make it how you want. Just go for it and reach for you dreams. Don't let your self-doubt and fears hold you back from anything.

Word of advice to all freshmen or other grades: do all you can now and do not be afraid of just trying. You will only be mad at yourself later on if you choose not to act when you can. Have fun and enjoy the time you have! Good luck to you all too.

This is not a typical update of mine, but I just wanted to talk about something that we don't normally discuss. Anyways, school is almost over and I will be putting more effort in updating more frequently! I also will post pictures of my prom dress, which, by the way, is a dress that I embellished and personalized myself.

Til next time,
~A

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Getting Ready for Prom 2014

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Working Out Our Workout Issues

exercise

Hey everyone!

Lately I have noticed that I have been actually exercising more frequently and more willingly. Yes. I know, sounds weird huh?

Alright, let's backtrack and start from the beginning. In case you do not know, I am the most unathletic person ever. I hate exercising and I am terrible at sports. And I mean so bad that the sight of me playing sports might send you to the ER because you will bust a lung while collapsing with laughter. I try, really, I do. But it never works out to my advantage; only rarely, and I should stress RARELY, do I ever do okay in a sport. You might think, well what about running? No one can ever mess that up. Hahaha! Well, you better rethink that statement, hon. You obviously havent met the one person who could. Yep, this girl.

So how exactly do I manage to not gain hundreds of pounds because I really love food? Well, the simple answer is that I exercise, despite my intense hatred towards exercising.

What I do is I try to nip the problem at the bud. The biggest issue we face is being lazy. So before I let the couch potato in me take over, I force myself to rethink what I am doing. Should I really be sprawled across the sofa, the TV blaring in front of me, letting my mind turn to mush? Yeah the answer is no. Instead, before I even let my butt touch the couch and my hand reach for the TV remote, I think about how much time I have to waste. That hour of watching old Once Upon a Time episodes could be better spent doing other stuff, like exercising. Next time you see yourself just sitting there, stand up for a moment. Sure, you can still have the TV on, but why not try doing some sit-ups while watching? Or if there is a set of stairs nearby, go over there and run up and down, multiple times. Do not just run up and down once and call it quits.

I am an extremely lazy person. I have a problem with getting motivated to do stuff. This is something else I tried too. If you find that you have a lot of time in the morning, right after you wake up go and slip on your workout clothes. Tie your hair up tightly in a ponytail or whatnot. This way, you have one less excuse. You are already dressed for the part so why not go one step further? A major problem is actually getting started, so this is a way to help prevent that.

Another thing is that I highly recommend creating a workout schedule to stick with. Something reasonable that you would likely stick with. Don't be too eager and say "I will exercise an hour every single day!" if you are the type who don't even own a pair of sneakers. For me personally, I plan to exercise four times a week, not counting my dance classes. Being reasonable really helps with keeping you motivated, for if you start off thinking you can't stick with the schedule, then you will most definitely quit after the second day.

I really hope this helps. Coming from a person who also hates to exercise, I feel you. And for all you lucky fools out there who love to exercise or are good at sports, props to you! I hope your positive attitude towards exercising eventually rubs off on the rest of us.

How do you guys feel about exercising? Is it a major pain? And how do you stay with your schedule?

Til next time,
~A

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I am still alive!

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Study Time Snack Break: Homemade (sort of) Froyo

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All Natural Beauty Product: Coconut Oil ...plus a crazy surprising use!

coconut oil

Hey everyone!

One of my favorite beauty tricks is super cheap and affordable. It barely makes a dent in your wallet. I love using coconut oil in my daily beauty routine. It is so moisturizing and the delicious smell makes it all the more better!

Dr. Bronner's Magic All-One fresh pressed unrefined virgin coconut oil

The type of coconut oil I use is unrefined virgin coconut oil. It only cost around $9-10 for 14 oz. Unrefined virgin coconut oil is one of the best forms because the oil had undergone the least amount of processing, so it still holds most of its nutrients. Coconut oil mainly is made up of lauric acid, which gives it its antibacterial health benefits. There are also many antioxidants in coconut oil that can really nourish your skin.

An empty jar I use to store coconut oil

You can use coconut oil as part of your beauty routine, or you can stick with simply consuming it. I suggest to scoop some out and store it in a different jar, if you were to use it as a beauty product. This will help reduce contamination, in case you plan on using it for cooking as well. I store mine in this old empty jar.

This is how it looks in the jar. At room temperature, coconut oil is in a solid form. I like that because it is way more portable than olive oil. When I travel and bring olive oil, I store it in a tightly sealed container and slip it into a plastic bag. But, somehow that oil loves to leak out and make the entire bag a shiny, slippery mess! Now that I have also integrated coconut oil into my routine, I plan on bringing this with me instead!

Room temperature, solid coconut oil

Coconut oil slowly melting on my finger only after a minute

So, I know what you might be thinking. How can I use this oil if it's all solid? Do I go and heat it up in the microwave to melt it? No! Save yourself that extra work. Here's a magic trick: Coconut oil actually melts when it touches your skin because the warmth of your skin makes the oil melt! (Ooh, ahh) Otherwise, if it is just sitting at room temperature, it will be solid. After barely a minute of having that glob of coconut oil on my finger, the oil was already melting!

I like to use coconut oil as a moisturizer for my skin and my hair. I like to rub the tiniest amount in my fingers then comb it through my freshly-washed wet hair. I also use it on my lips as a lip balm. Some people like to use it as an eye cream for the nighttime because while it has antioxidants and will nourish and moisturize your skin, it is super gentle and good for sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin and this works great for me!

Coconut oil can help heal wounds faster and can help protect your skin. This is a great alternative to many commercial beauty products because it is all natural. If you are feeling daring, you can actually replace most of your beauty products with coconut oil! It can be used as a lip balm (or a base for a DIY lip balm), as a skin moisturizer, as hair conditioner, as a face wash with the Oil Cleansing Method, and more.

There is also something else quite bizarre that you can use coconut oil for. It actually doesn't seem that weird, once you actually think about it.

You can use coconut oil as deodorant. Yes, a deodorant!

I'm guessing you are probably thinking, What?! That is crazy! But, I am serious though! Since coconut oil has antibacterial properties, it can be used as deodorant. The lauric acid helps kill the bacteria that causes you to smell bad when you sweat. Although coconut oil itself is not an antiperspirant, it will help you not smell bad when you sweat. To easily make a DIY deodorant, you can mix in one part baking soda to one part coconut oil to make an antiperspirant deodorant. The baking soda will help absorb the sweat and the coconut oil will prevent you from stinking and scaring away your friends. You can also just simply use coconut oil by itself as a deodorant, for it works too! Unless you sweat buckets, then I suggest adding in the baking soda and perhaps some arrowroot powder to help absorb sweat.

Lemme know what you think about using coconut oil as part of your beauty routine! What other all natural beauty products do you use?

Til next time,

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Spotted: Statement Jewelry

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Hey everyone!

I love to get dressed up for no reason sometimes. Just slip on a nice outfit, fix up my hair and makeup, and complete it all with the perfect accessories. I find that the finishing touch to an outfit is the accessories you add to it. You can even dress up a boring old t-shirt just by adding a statement necklace. It's so easy the laziest person on Earth can accomplish it.

The other day when one of my friends got all dressed up, I noticed the jewelry she had stacked on her fingers and wrists. They were so unique, matching her edgy rocker glam style so well.

Mixed metals bracelets and rings

My friend is an incredibly talented musician, hence the pictures showing her playing the keyboard. She was in the middle of showing us her latest original song when I interrupted her to take pictures of her jewelry.

Pyramid ring; overlapping coil ring; gold midi ring (barely shown)

I always love her jewelry. I am the girl who has a ton of necklaces and she is the girl with a ton of cool rings. I love her ring collection. Only she can wear that many statement rings on one hand, and pull it off!

Rings and bracelets

This is a picture of her rings and her bracelets. I admire how she is not afraid to mix metals. She is wearing gold and silver and black bracelets. For all you jewelry-shy people out there, do not be afraid to mix metals! I personally think that mixing metals looks really good, as long as the style of jewelry still matches. If she was wearing an engagement ring or something fancy, then I would think that hunk of rock did not match and I would volunteer to take it (down the street to the pawnshop! Hahaha jk!!). But, since all these pieces had unique styles, yet a similar theme going on they all worked.

Intricate gold studded ring

I particularly love this ring! I saw it on her finger and I was thinking, Oh my gosh! I need to try it on! It just looks so amazing!

All of her jewelry were statement pieces. They showed unique styles and reflected her personality. Of course, to accessorize an outfit, you don't necessarily have to choose such big and bold pieces! A simple ring, bracelet or necklace would do too!

What types of jewelry are your favorites? Is there something you tend to wear everyday? For me, its a silver charm bracelet and this silver and pink ring.

Til next time,

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Simply Chic Dutch Braid Bun

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Hey everyone!

You know those days when you are just bored in class and don't know what to do? But, luckily you have a friend who doesn't mind and lets you experiment new hair ideas whenever you want? Yeah, I had one of those days this week. And using only one hair tie I created this simple yet chic braid that flows into a bun. I'm not kidding. I only used one hair tie!

Dutch braid and messy bun

This is how it looks from the back. Very simple and straightforward. It's only a braid that travels diagonally down and ends in a nice messy bun. My friend only had one hair tie, so I had to make do with using only a hair tie to keep her hair in a nice style.

This is a great take on a messy bun because it looks like you put more effort in and makes you look more put together as well.

Side view

I always find that when you want no-fuss hairstyles, using a hair tie is always the best option. Same goes for braids. They make your hair stay in place by using other pieces of hair to hold it in, which is way better than using pins.

Front twist into dutch braid

She naturally has a right side part, but I wanted to part it on the left side just to see how it looks. And when I did her hair, I kept it that way. I twisted the front pieces tightly then began a braid. I was going to start a French braid, but I realized that to keep the twist in place a Dutch braid would be the best option because the pieces of hair twist away from her face and a Dutch braid pulls hair under, so it flows the same direction as the twist.

I added the twist just because it gave it a unique look and pulled her bangs away from her face nicely.

How the bun looks

I was going to just braid it off to end it, but I decided to do something else. I thought a bun would look cute. I tried wrapping the braid into a bun, but that didn't hold as nicely with only one hair tie. So what I did was loosened the end of the braid, while still keeping the base of the end braid tight then made a messy bun. I pulled out some strands hear and there so that it sat nicely.

I think this is a great hairstyle to do when you want an easy look that takes little effort, yet still produces chic and slightly bohemian results. It's like business in the front and party in the back! Because of the hair being pulled away from your face neatly and ending in a big, messy bun. Hahaha!

When you are ever stuck with just one hair tie and don't want to revert to a simple ponytail, try out this hairstyle! Let me know how this works out for you!

Til next time,

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A Cup of Green Tea a Day Keeps the Zits at Bay

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Hey everyone!

What is your number one go-to beverage that you reach for every day? For me it's green tea. I drink it all the time! It's quite funny because most people my age tend to go for coffee, preferable Starbucks. Confession: I don't think I have actually bought a cup of coffee at Starbucks before. I prefer to drink tea, for the taste is refreshing and there are so many health benefits from this cup of brewed leaves!

One of my favorite types of green tea

Green tea has many great benefits. Since it is the least processed type of tea leaves, it contains an abundant amount of flavonoids - which are essentially, antioxidants. This provides the tea with its anti-inflammatory benefits and anti-carcinogenic effects. This delicious tea is also proven to stimulate your immune system, boost your metabolism and help you burn fat.

I like to just drink it straight up because I like the taste. But, if you are not a tea-drinker, there are other ways to get these benefits. You can always apply this directly to your skin to still obtain all of the good components of the tea and most importantly, get rid of acne!

Brew some green tea in hot water for about 2-3 minutes and then let it cool. You can soak a cotton pad in this liquid and apply it on your face as a toner. All you need to do is soak a cotton pad and then rub it on your face.

You know those mornings when you are super tired and it's just a bad skin day? No problem! Well, I guess as long as you do this beforehand. Make some green tea and freeze it in the fridge overnight. Rather than using plain ol' ice cubes on your face to reduce puffiness and redness, you can use these green tea ice cubes. It gives you all the beneficial antioxidants, while still providing you with some relief and satisfaction from the coolness. Of course, I suggest holding this for no longer than several seconds at a time because having a frostbite is wayyy more painful and unattractive!

Rinsing your hair in green tea also helps boost shine! Leave it on your hair for about 10-15 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.

I hope you find these helpful! These are just small ways you can add green tea into your daily beauty routine. You can always just drink it too, which is what I do. But, then again, DIY beauty products are way more fun to do! Green tea is all natural, so applying this to your skin is a way better option than relying on those synthetic chemicals that are in commercial face cleansers. Let me know how this works out!

Til next time,
~A

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My Week in Review: March 2/14

apologies

Hey everyone!

This past week has been pretty good. I can't believe it is already Sunday night! I really don't feel like waking up with the moon still out and about, and having to get ready for school. Then again, I had a great week last week and I can't wait to see what this coming week has in store for me!

The first thing I want to say is holy flapjacks! In a span of three days, I was nominated THREE TIMES for the Liebster Award! I am still in shock about that and I am so grateful! This didn't just make my day, it made my week! Okay, enough about me ranting on about this haha even though I am still very happy!

Here's something new, I actually cleaned my room too! My room has been a huge mountain of random junk for the longest time. But, I took the time to clear out the stuff I don't need and to hang up my clothes. Before, my clothes were in a messy pile in front of my closet, daring to topple over and crush me at any moment. Yet, since I found that I had some time on my hands, I decided to clean my room. I hung up my clothes and straightened up everything. I don't know about you, but there is just this feeling of satisfaction when you clean your room. It looks so nice I don't exactly think it is mine anymore. Haha!

I know I'm sounding very boring right now, talking about cleaning my room. Haha! But I didn't have many new things happen to me this week, so I decided to rant about something stupid and boring in hopes of being entertaining.

I take a jewelry class at school and I am almost done making my first necklace. I'm designing this gold statement necklace and as soon as I and done I will post a picture!

HUGE APOLOGIES RIGHT NOW!! I didn't really update anything new in my blog this past week, and I apologize for that. But, be sure to check out my blog in this upcoming week, as I will be posting more stuff!

There weren't many interesting things that I did this week, so this post is going to be pretty short. Anyways, have a great Sunday night and take the time to be well rested so that you will actually be awake on Monday!

What I like to do in the mornings to wake up is soak a face towel in cold water and hold it to my face. This really helps wake me u. It also helps tighten pores and bring down any swelling or redness you might have on your face.

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and I promise you I will update more this week!

Til next time,
~A

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Liebster Award: Part Two

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Hey everyone!

Guess what? I received yet another surprise! I was nominated a THIRD time for the Liebster award! Three times in one week! This really made me so happy!

I was nominated by Belle from http://belleslook.blogspot.co.uk thank you so much for nominating me!! I'm so happy that I was nominated again and this means a lot to me. Although I recently (as in my last blog post) did the Liebster Award, I still would like to participate and I will answer the questions. Click here to see the 11 facts about me and my answer's to Grace's and Ana's questions!

So, without further ado let's jump into the questions

Favorite subject while at school?

Definitely art! I love being able to be creative and have little limits in what I can do. Sometimes I don't admit to people I'm good at/like art because then my perfectionist and OCD side slips out as well, which makes finishing group projects on time way more difficult.

What is one of your hobbies?

I like to sew. I recently learned how to sew and it's really fun!

If you were given $1000 what would you spend it on?

I think I would buy a ton of new clothes and get some gifts for my close friends, if I were feeling generous. Or, I would save a hundred or so and donate the rest of the money to various charities.

Would you rather go on a relaxing holiday or an adventurous holiday?

An adventurous holiday! I can always relax at home, but how often would I get the opportunity to have an adventure? ...Unless an adventure meant going out of my comfort zone. Like being stranded in the middle of the Sahara desert and having to live off of cacti and coyotes or something; I mean, that is an adventure alright, but certainly not my cup of tea!

What is your best memory as a teenager?

Oh gosh! There are so many good memories, and I am still a teenager. I guess, one of the best ones would have to be going to the Homecoming dance my senior year. My friends and I, we spent over 6 hours getting ready. By the time we went downstairs to meet the guys, they were so bored they fell asleep on the couch. We were so late, we ended up eating dinner after the dance instead!

Most used lipstick?

So this is kind of hard because I have been trying to branch out and try out lipsticks, for I normally use tinted lip balms and lip glosses. It's way easier to touch up and requires less maintenance. My most frequently used tinted lip balm would be my Revlon ColorBurst lip butter in Berry Smoothie. It's a nice pink that is only several shades darker than my natural lip color, so it is perfect for everyday usage.

Do you prefer summer or winter and why?

I think I prefer the summer. It's hard to choose because the winter is always really pretty and its the holiday season. I love snow, and having a long break from school is always nice. Summer can be bad because it's the end of a school year, and I always hate endings of any kind. But I will go with summer because it's also a way longer vacation and there is so much more to do in the summer. The bright, sunny weather also makes me happier than the dark gloominess of winter.

One item you can't live without?

My phone!! But, I mean, if I were to think realistically, it would have to be lotion since I have easily dry skin. Or tissues because my allergies always act up in the morning. Or medicine because I need to take my meds. Then again, who's saying we gotta be realistic? Haha, my phone it is!

Boho or grunge style?

Boho is definitely more my style!

What made you become a blogger?

I always get so much inspiration from other bloggers. And, I too have so many thoughts and opinions I want to share to people. I want to inspire others, the way others have inspired me. I want to have a way to reach out to others and connect with those who have similar interests as me. It took awhile for me to finally decide on starting my own blog. But, I figured there is no harm in trying.

If you could choose one actress to play your life in a movie who would it be and why?

Hahaha this was one of the questions that I answered before too! If there was a movie about my life, I would definitely want to star in it! After all, no one can be me better than me....I hope

Thank you for reading and if you want to see who I had nominated in my last post click here! Feel free to answer those questions too in the comments because I would love to learn more about you guys too!

Til next time,
~A

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Liebster Award

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Hey everyone!

So I was scrolling through my blogfeed the other day and guess what I stumbled upon? I was nominated TWICE for the Liebster Award!! At first, I was thinking, what exactly is this? I Googled for awhile and I found out that this is an award for new and upcoming bloggers. Liebster means beloved or dearest in German. I feel very honored to have been nominated twice in one week! This actually means a lot to me because now I know that people actually read my blog and that people like what I have to say. Thank you to Grace Collett from http://poshballoon.blogspot.co.uk/ for nominating me! Thank you to Ana Valentin from http://fun-sizedfashion.blogspot.com for nominating me!

So basically, I do the following things:

*Link back to the blogger who had nominated you

*State 11 facts about yourself

*Answer the 11 questions that were asked

*Nominate 5-11 others and create 11 questions for them to answer

*Tell the nominees that I nominate them

So I will start off with the 11 facts

1) I love to eat super dark chocolate, yup the kind that most people will claim to be bitter

2) My favorite TV shows to watch are Once Upon a Time, Gossip Girl, The Carrie Diaries, What Not To Wear, Extreme Cheapskates (haha reality tv can be quite entertaining)

3) I have this weird obsession with eyebrows and eyelashes, like if I see someone with really nice eyebrows or eyelashes I just stare at them. I might touch them too, if I knew the person. Yeah...

4) The only products I ever use on my hair are shampoo, conditioner and olive oil. That's it. Not joking. I don't use anything else, no leave in conditioner or serums or gels or etc.

5) Sometimes when I talk I tend to talk way too fast and ramble on. People just stare at me all amazed at the trail of thoughts just tumbling from my mouth.

6) I love samples so much I have a huge collection of hotel lotions, soaps, shampoos and conditioners. I never use them I just take them and keep them to add to my collection. I have a set from every hotel I have ever been to.

7) I am actually allergic to foods like hot dogs, onion rings, bacon, Top Ramen and other foods that have similar preservatives and MSG.

8) I have been taking ballet lessons for most of my life now and when I was younger I wished to be a famous ballerina or a ballet teacher

9) When I feel like enjoying something yummy, I like to mix cranberry juice with Diet Mountain Dew. I basically invented that a year and half ago and realized it tasted very similar to a 7-11 slurpee.

10) Whenever I buy books or magazines, I hate wrinkling them. I always like to keep them in perfect mint-condition. I would borrow those same books from the library to read, instead of using my own copy. But I do read my own magazines because those are easy to keep wrinkle-free.

11) Apparently, to some of my friends I look like a rabbit when I'm eating. And it doesn't help that sometimes the food I'm eating is rabbit food like carrots, I love carrots!

Since I was nominated twice I will answer both sets of questions

Here are the questions from Grace:

Hobbits or dragons?

Hands down, dragons!

Do you have a motto/phrase that you live by?

Do what makes you "you" and don't think twice about everything. Stop caring so much about what others think because the ones who matter won't judge you and hate you for being who you are, otherwise they are not really the ones who should matter.

Yeah.. it's kinda long but I feel that it's so true!

You've been lucky enough to be granted a date with a famous celebrity - who'd you pick?

Holy flapjacks! Okay, don't even get me started on how IN LOVE I am with Colin O'Donoghue from Once Upon a Time. He is Captain Hook and he is soooooo good looking! I will do anything to meet him and to have a date with him? AHHH!!!

Band/artist you've been listening to a lot recently?

So this is kind of hard. I listen to a lot of YouTube cover artists mostly. So I guess who I would say is Madilyn Bailey who covers amazingly on YouTube or Amy Winehouse!

Since the start of the year, have you found anything that you wish to do more/do less?

I wish to read more classic literature. I love to read love stories and I am a hopeless romantic. Some of the best romance stories are from old literature, and I wish I had the time to read more of that.

Who would you pick to play you in a film of your life?

Oh gosh, I actually don't know who I would pick. Because if there was a film of my life, I would want to be the star of it and be famous. So if it's possible, I guess, myself?

A boat is taking 5 items away to heaven (let's say it's real) ready for you when you eventually go there - what would you put in the boat?

I would put my pink bear that I got when I was born, my iPod and charger, my journal, my favorite leather jacket, my elephant pillow pet

One of your most embarrassing moments from your childhood?

There was this hill outside of the elementary school I went to, it had a playground there that we could go to during recess. And there has been multiple times where I fell and slid down the hill, landing with a splash in the muddy bottom. I would have to call my parents to bring me clothes. This happened at least a couple times several years, yeah... I was pretty clumsy.

Do you have a fashion icon and who is it?

Selena Gomez, I like how she looks very put together and I like her style

I give you a train ticket now to anywhere you like in the UK - where would you go?

I would like to go to Brighton because that's apparently where Marcus Butler lives. And he is one of my favorite Youtubers. I would totally go just to see if I could meet him!

Now for the questions from Ana:

Why did you make your blog?

I made my blog because I wanted to put out my opinions and thoughts. I take so much inspiration from others and I want to be able to do the same. I want a chance to show how I love fashion and beauty, as well as give out some knowledge and advice I have gained throughout the years. I want my opinions and thoughts to be heard.

Who do you admire (either from blogs or in life in general)?

I admire Michelle Phan, who is a beauty guru on YouTube. She started out with nothing and now she has made it so far to have her own makeup line. Many people think that she has changed a lot since her beginning days. But, to me, no matter what, you will change a bit if you have accomplished as much as she has. I admire her dedication and how she has become so successful, and I wish to be able to do the same.

Where have you always wanted to visit, fictional or real?

Ana, my answer is the same as yours! I really want to visit France too. I have since I was very little. I find the French culture very captivating and that is the reason why I took French throughout middle and high school, when all my friends took Spanish.

Why do you think you were nominated for Liebster?

I actually do not know. I hope it is because my blog is unique and special, and that people like to read what I have to say. I really hope that that is the case, and if it is, thank you it means so much.

What is your best success?

My best success is being able to get where I am today. I really work hard to not procrastinate too much and do my best in everything I do. I am a senior in high school, and because I worked hard, I will graduate knowing that I have done my best and that is something I am very proud of. If not, I wouldn't even be here today, having time to write my blog. I feel successful and proud that I am finally starting to do something that I have wanted to do for a long while, blogging.

Do you regret any choices you have made?

In my freshman year of high school, I was a shy introvert. I didn't really put myself out there to express my true self. I was always scared of what others might think. So, I was very quiet and I was often alone, with no friends. I regret wasting that whole entire year of school afraid of being who I am.

What is your favorite blog?

My favorite blog is Tanya Burr's.

What is your favorite part of blogging?

Definitely being able to share my thoughts and opinions, and knowing that someone out there is listening!

How do you enjoy a lazy day in?

I love to cozy up on the couch, with a pile of magazines by my side and my laptop open, while I watch some YouTube videos or read people's blogs.

Who is someone you can't live without?

My sister. She is my best friend in the entire world. I honestly cannot live a day without her. We are always talking, whether it be texting or in person. She is like my other half!

What is your favorite color?

I can't pick, my top 3 favorite colors are pink, purple and gold.

And I nominate the following bloggers to do this too

Musical Theatre Bae http://musicaltheatrebae.blogspot.com

Emaline http://emaline11.blogspot.com

Bethany Eales http://beebopallula.blogspot.com

Emily http://emsoyz.blogspot.com

Tam Loves Tea http://tamlovestea.blogspot.com

Willemijn van Rijn http://fashionfoodsarcasm.blogspot.com

Kate Atherton http://headabovethecrowds.blogspot.com/

Demi http://whatwewantx.blogspot.com/

Questions:

1) Coffee or tea?

2) If you were given a million bucks and given the option to have it now or later, which would you choose and why?

3) If you could spend a month living in any place you want and with one other person of your choice, where would it be and with who?

4) Name the last 5 songs you listened to

5) Which Disney character do you best relate to?

6) A train is leaving Point A at 1:00 pm at 60 mph, headed towards Point C. At Point B, a bus is leaving at 3:00 pm at 70 mph and headed towards Point C. All the passengers from both Points need to make it to the airport at Point C and catch a flight that leaves at 5:00 pm. What is your favorite memory from elementary school? Haha I got you guys there!!

7) What is one of your biggest pet peeves and why?

8) If you could only eat one food/dish for the rest of your life what would it be?

9) What is your dream job and why?

10) If you could have a lifetime supply of something, what would it be?

11) If you could have your own talk show, star in a hit TV show, or be in a movie of your life, which would it be?

Sorry this post became quite long. But thank you for reading! I hope you guys have a wonderful rest of the day!

Til next time,

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My Week in Review: Feb 23/14

life

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Curls and Lashes

beauty

My current mascaras and eyelash curler

Hey everyone!

So I bet you read "curls" and thought I meant hair curling methods, correct? Well, I actually was referring to the hair that grows from that flap of skin above your eyeballs. That's right. I'm talking about curling your lashes!

This is a frequently visited topic in the beauty world. We're always told how curling your lashes makes the biggest difference in the world. Your face instantly looks more awake. You're lashes are given that va-va-voom effect. When given the option to choose only one makeup tool, many would say an eyelash curler. And, yes. I agree. Having curled lashes does make a difference to your face. I love having curled lashes; they really complete a makeup look. And even by itself, just having curled your lashes, you instantly look more put together.

However, to be honest, this is also the biggest thing I have a problem with. I hate the process of curling my lashes. I would hold that dang metal clamp against my eyes for all of eternity. After I release the clamp, my lashes are nice and curled. But once that mascara wand touches my eyelashes in an attempt to coat them in black goop to thicken and elongate, those stubborn lashes would droop back down. They love to just stick straight out and stay that way. It's just so frustrating! Without mascara, they will be happy to cope with me and curl nicely. Yet as soon as the mascara begins to brush through, those lashes will uncurl.

Do any of you have that problem too?

I don't want to not put on mascara because I love the effect mascara gives. I like to lengthen and thicken my lashes. I feel like they make my eyes look bigger and give me a more doe-eyed appearance. They complete a makeup look. And I would think to myself, ooh look at that pretty fringe around my eyes. But for some unknown reason, curled lashes and mascara do not go hand-in-hand for me. I know that curling lashes after putting on mascara is bad because you can easily rip out your lashes, and you can clump up your lashes too. So I oftentimes simply go without curling my lashes and just mascara them. Using only mascara gives a slight lift to my lashes if I hold the wand against my lashes for ten to fifteen seconds several times. So, maybe I found a solution? I don't know. There should be a better way to do this than what I'm currently doing.

E.L.F. Mechanical Eyelash Curler

The eyelash curler I am currently using is the E.L.F. Mechanical Eyelash Curler. I used to have one from The Body Shop, but last May someone stole my makeup bag and sadly, that eyelash curler was taken from me. I was in need for an eyelash curler for the time being, while I was researching the best eyelash curler. One day, I was walking around Grocery Outlet and I came across the beauty aisle. I saw this eyelash curler and decided to get it. I have read some positive reviews of it before, though obviously there are way better high-end ones I could get too. I believe I bought this for a dollar. I wanted something to use while I was looking for a really good one. I have heard that the Shu Uemura lash curler was good, but I didn't want to waste the money getting it without knowing exactly how good it was.

This works quite well, as long as I am not putting mascara on after curling my lashes. I think it was worth that dollar. I do recommend this one, if any of you are ever in need for an eye lash curler. Though, I am still looking for another one.

Clinique mascara gift box set

In case you are wondering, the mascara I use came in this Clinique gift box set. I received this from "Santa" for Christmas this year. I am currently using the first one at the top, the high impact mascara. I really love this mascara. I am normally a drugstore makeup kind of girl. I like to save my money and buy affordable-and-cheap-but-still-good-quality-makeup. This way, I can buy more with less money. Smart, I know. Haha!

Anyways, I really do like this mascara. This is one of the few non-drugstore makeup items I own. I like how this mascara thickens my lashes. I have also tried the bottom-lash mascara, the one at the side that is vertical in the box. That one is quite nice too, and I like how easily I can coat my bottom lashes with mascara.

Let me know if you want me to do an extended review on my favorite mascaras!

What mascara problems do you guys have? Do you ever have issues with curling your lashes too? And if you have any helpful tips, please share!