Moving!
I have news! This blog will be moving on over to a new hosting site. I’m packing it up and shipping out over to blogspot.com. It’ll be the same fun content, just in a new location. There will be no new posts over here, so all my followers make sure to follow the new one! To check out my new digs and find out why I decided to make the big move, visit me here!
Tuesday Travels
Every Tuesday during our two hour break inbetween classes, my friends Priscilla, Sam and I usually use the time to venture off..somewhere. Why not take advantage of the city when it’s right at our fingertips? So every week we do something different and make a trip out of it. Some past Tuesday events include spending all our money at Sephora, braving the swarms of Giants fans at the parade, and getting fun little makeovers by Polyvore. Last week we went to lunch at Max Brenner’s for Valentine’s Day..yum!
This Tuesday we decided to go shopping around SoHo. Obviously we had to stop into Dash to scope out the store {just in case any Kardashian’s were around}. From there we dipped in and out of different shops and boutiques, ooh-ing and ahh-ing at the storefront window displays. Of course we had to check out each one! We even found a cute little cupcake shop that we had to try. Can you guess what kind we got? Red Velvet, of course! On our way back we stopped into BRGR for a quick bite before heading back to class. Check out the fun beads they gave us for Mardi Gras!
Goofing around in TopShop
Georgetown Cupcakes!
Mardi Gras beads
Overall it was a really good day. Loving Tuesdays!
L.A. Candy
Reading just isn’t something I like to do, so it’s a very rare occasion that I actually find myself in the mood to read a book. But over the past two weeks I decided to start on Lauren Conrad’s L.A. Candy series. It’s a fun read for anyone who was into watching The Hills. The books wrap around fictional characters who are based off of Lauren and her co-stars during the show. I’m currently on the third one {Sugar and Spice} and after this I’ll be eagerly anticipating the release of the first book in her new series, The Fame Game, coming out in early Spring. Lauren will be touring once the book comes out, so I definitely want to go see her when she makes it to NY since I missed the last one.
Pucker Up
One of my best beauty discoveries has been EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm. This is way beyond the typical tube of cherry chapstick. It comes in a variety of flavors, and I’ve tried them all but my favorite is Sweet Mint. It creates the perfect tingle right away so you know it’s working to soothe your chapped lips. The packaging is so fun, and its such a conversation piece. Everyone is always so surprised to find out that this little green ball that im whipping out is actually chapstick. It’s 95% organic and 100% natural, and as an added bonus it smells refreshingly sweet. You can pick one up at any RiteAid, CVS or Target, or just order directly from their website here.
Tip: Stick it in the fridge for a few hours or leave it in the car on a cold winter day. The coolness will give your lips an extra zing and it feels amazing (:
Red Velvet Heaven
Last week, I came across Taste and Tell, a blog that shares fun and delicious recipes. What caught my eye about this blog was that the writer dedicated a whole week to Red Velvet recipes! Each day she posted a different Red Velvet themed dessert, which I of course got so excited about, being a big fan of red velvet myself. But cakes and cupcakes are the only red velvet desserts I’ve ever tried, which is why my mouth dropped to the floor when I noticed these Red Velvet Donuts! This is a recipe I’m definitely going to have to try. And they’re baked instead of fried (score!) which means I don’t have to feel too guilty eating them.
Any of these recipes are perfect to try this weekend, with Valentine’s Day right around the corner. The Red Velvet Crepes would make the perfect breakfast in bed to serve your Valentine, and check out the Red Velvet and Strawberry Trifle too; it looks like it could be the perfect romantic dessert to share with your sweetie after dinner.
Fresh-Faced & Radiant
Like any other girl my age, I am obviously no stranger to makeup. Personally, it’s my favorite part of putting together a look for the day. It’s so fun to try on different styles, colors and shades for different occasions. Even though I do sometimes love to wear a really dramatic look, my favorite makeup palette for an everyday wear is to just go simple.
A mistake that I think a lot of girls make, is wearing heavy black eyeliner all over their eyes. I personally think eyes are what makes someones whole face, so the key is to highlight and enhance your best feature, not hide it behind dark makeup. It’s so much nicer to look at a clean, fresh looking face than a messy smudge under your eyes. Using a really good mascara will help to brighten your eyes, and you’ll notice as it really changes your whole face.
All you really need for a fresh faced everyday look are three products: foundation to create a smooth canvas, mascara to add volume and length to the lashes, and blush to give a rosy flush to your cheeks.
So when you’re getting ready for school or work on Monday morning, try skipping the eyeliner for the day. Replace it with a simple lip color, like a rosy red or a soft pink. Adding this pop of color to your lips in place of the black around your eyes will create a balance throughout your face, and make a huge difference. It might take a while to adjust if you’re used to seeing yourself with dark eyes, but give it a few days, and I can guarantee you’ll love your look so much better.
Fishtail & Feathers
On most days, I’m that girl sporting a side braid. Usually on the days where I lay in bed until the last possible minute and then have to rush off to school (okay, this actually happens everyday.. ) It wasn’t until recently that I discovered the fishtail braid. And once I saw it, I had to learn how to do it on my own. I tried and tried but somehow always ended up with one half braid and one half mess. But finally I’ve mastered the technique. It’s actually SO super easy, even easier than a regular braid. Looks messy, but I love that look. After a braid I always pull down some loose strands to frame the face. Such a cute look!
And bonus! Snagged these super cute feather earrings at Urban Outfitters last week and decided to throw them on for the photo. Thought they paired well with the fishtail.
Bedroom Revamp
Ah! It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted last. But I can’t think of any better time to sit down to write than on this snowy morning as I’m snuggled in bed. What I’ve been up to lately is redecorating my bedroom. I have a thing for interior decorating and way too often find myself shopping at antique stores and vintage boutiques for little accessories to add the perfect touches to my room.
The theme I’m going for is a vintage, romantic, French inspired style, set in a soft, misty, blue and rustic cream color palette. I call it ‘Parisian Chic’. I’m basing it around this beautiful piece of artwork I got a while ago at HomeGoods.
I actually found this image of a bedroom that I absolutely love, which is very reminiscent on the look I’m going for. It’s so simple and refreshing, and just looks like the best place to retreat to after a long day. I love the gold painted letters above the bed, and I definitely plan to distress some shelves of my own just like that one. So eager to get my room done already!
Favorite Accessory
For my first actual post, I wanted to choose a topic that would be interesting among a varying crowd. Fashion was the most obvious choice. I feel like the world of fashion is such a creative outlet where anyone can express themselves and really define who they are by what they’re wearing, how they wear it, and by just creating their own unique style.
Fashion isn’t just defined by the clothes you wear; it’s also how you accessorize and stylize from head to toe. Naturally, accessories are the best part of picking a look for the day, whether it be with jewelry, a scarf, or the perfect pair of shoes.
A current accessory trend that I’m currently getting into is luxury watches. A watch can be such a fun and glamorous statement piece to add to any look. Personally, I’ve never really been the type to wear a watch, but recently I’ve found myself drooling over them at Bloomie’s. This is the one I’ve had my eye on lately. Isn’t it gorg? I asked Santa to bring it to me for Christmas. Hope he got my wish list!
Hello world!
Hi to all who are reading! I’ve been wanting to start a blog for a while, but have never found sufficient time to dedicate to it. But now I’m officially making time for it no matter what. Feedback from anyone is welcome and definitely encouraged. Can’t wait to get started (:
Dreaming Free 