How to have a great day!

Have you ever woke up in the morning feeling completely exhausted, like you hardly even slept?  Do you ever think of all the things that you have to do in a day and feel like you want to crawl back under your covers and pull them over your head oblivious to the world?  Trust me... everyone has their mornings like this and I'm going to give you a couple of ideas that work for me when I need to spruce up for the day ahead!

1.  Turn on motivating music to get you pumped!

2. As you look in the mirror without your makeup on tell yourself 10 great things you see in yourself...Being positive always helps!

3. Put Concealer under your eyes.  It will hide the dark circles that let everyone know you've been up all night...

4. Put on your favorite lip gloss or necklace... anything that makes you confident will work!

5.  And on top of it all... SMILE... and you'll always be ready to face the world.

Out with the Old and in With the NEW...

The holiday season is nearly half way through and though Christmas is over, the waking up to the white snow made me realize there is magic in all the aspects of the holidays.  The magic for me is now using the wonderful gifts I received this Christmas and putting them to good use, such as this laptop that I received. Now I can do more blogging...:)

Today I would like to introduce a couple of fun ways to get ready for the new year and the... new you!!!  Out with the old and in with the new is exactly what we are here to do.  I'm going to give you a couple of fun ways that you can add something new and unique to your style.    

 ~Try a new lipstick color~

Blonde:

Fair Skinned:   Try a sheer pink (L'Oreal Paris Magic Smooth Blush in Angelic)

Golden Skinned:  Try a berry pink such as (Essence XXXL Shine Lipgloss in Super Girl)

Deep Skinned: Try a fuchsia pop that lightens up your whole face such as (Pixi Succulent Lip Twin in Pink Peony) 

Brunette:

Fair Skinned:  Try a Cranberry Lip such as (NP Set Lip Balm with Benefits in Baja)

Olive Skinned:  Try a cherry hue that counteracts yellow tones in your skin such as (Wet n Wild Megashield Lip Color SPF 15 in Salsa Lessons)

Red:

Fair Skinned: A nude one shade deeper than your skin tone such as (Victoria's Secret VS makeup color drama in Delish)

Golden Skinned:  A peachy gold matches your skin n a flattering way such as (Benefit Comsentics Dandelion Ultra Plush)

Deep Skinned:  A toffee tinet gives your lips a natural boost such as (Miliani Haute Flash Full Coverage Shimmer Lilgloss in golden flush)

With these awesome lips colors you will look brand new in no time!!! Happy Shopping everyone!

Back to School Basics

Every girl wants to look her best as she walks back into highschool for yet another year of homework, tests, dances, and pep rallies.  No one wants to go to school with the dark circles under their eyes that show how long they stayed up studying for that history test.  With these few pointers you will be sure to fall back into school with style.  

1.Teeth Whitening Materials can go through that precious money that we all scrape to save.  Use Crest Teeth Whitning Toothpaste to get the same effect for much cheaper.  Your smile will be school picture ready in no time.

 

2.  Conceal those dark cirlces under your eyes with a special secret.  This will also make your eyes look bigger, adn who dosen't want that?  At the common drugstore you can purchase concealers that match your skin color and sensitivity for a relativley low price. I find that liquid concealer is the easiest to work with.  Use a small detail makeupbrush and dab a small amout of the concealer on the brush. Gently apply undernearth your eyes using upward storkes.  Make sure that you blend the concealer into your skin  to avoid funny spots under your eyes.  For a final touch add a bit of shimmer powder under your eyes up towards you temples.  This also makes your cheek bones appear higher and more defined.

3.  Before applying your makeup wash your face with a soft scrub.  Neutrogena Visibly Brighter facial wash  brighetns your skin and wakes you up.  It also has an amazing smell.  Washing your face before applying makeup also makes your face less prone to breakouts. 

4.  Don't forget the lipgloss.  A fun fresh color to your lips always completes the perfect outfit.  Plum is my current favorite lipgloss color.  It fits great with any outfit and isn't too bold or too passive. 

Spring's Here!

I'm so happy that Spring is here and summer is coming around the corner!  My favorite thing about these warm months is all the color.  From the flowers to the fashion it involves color.  Below are some of my favorite trends of the Spring/Summer Season! Check it out...

 

 I love these colors because they stand out.  The stripes on the skirt also pose for a perfect outfit.

Below is another favorite outfit...

I love this outfit because of the adorable shoes.  The stripes in the skirt are also a must:) 

So get creative... there's really no way you can go wrong with all these amazing colors!

Friends

What in the world would we do without friends?  They are there to help us through our dificult times and laugh with us.  They are there to lean on a share our deepest feelings with.  I have some of the most supportive friends in the whole world that anyone could ask for!!!!  We have been friends since I can remeber and in highschool we still are stuck together like glue.  I dedicate this post to my besties and Wish them the best for a New Year where we can grow even closer.  Love you guys!

A Season of Giving

So many times I get wrapped up in recieving instead of giving.  Let's remember the true meaning of Christmas and hold the spirit of it in our hearts... Meanwhile here are a couple of ideas that you could do with your friends or family to serve this next week when most people are still out on Christmas Break.

1. Leave a note with a candy bar for your mailman telling them thank you
2. Bake a bunch of yumy cookies and decorate them.  Then take them to people in your ward.  Knock on the door and run and watch their face from a distance.
3. Volunteer at a soup kitchen and serve lunnch.  Here is an address for one in Provo, 299 E. 900 S. 84606
4.  Sing Carols and perform your talents at a local resthome.  Afterwards visit the elderly.  You should call ahead to make an appointment.

The ideas are endless when you have the true spirit of Christmas.  Don't let it die, keep it with you all year long!  Have a Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!! 

6. Ways to Look More Polished!

No girl can't help but want to look her best!  Here are ten ways to embrace a polished you.

Use a satin ribbon to add a preppy look to your outfit.

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Crest Whitestips are amazing!!!  A confident smile will  always make you look polished!

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Concealer Brushes will create a Taylor Swift Polished look.  I bought some brushes a couple of months ago and I will never go back to using my hands:)

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Blow it out!  Use your hairdryer to your advantage. Use a attatchment (as seen in the picture above to pinpoint your hair and use a brush to add volume!

5. The Top Knot is in!!! When you wake up late use the Top Knot to your advantage!  Create your own unique style of the Top Know.  Below are osme styles that I liked. 

6.  Add some "pop" to your lips and you are set... Here are some of my favorite shades!