New Year's Eve Makeup Look: Sass & Sparkle!

Hi Beautifuls!

Can you believe that tomorrow will be the last day of 2014?! I cannot get over it! 2015? Whoa...that sounds bizarre!

I am sure that many of you are celebrating tomorrow night as you wait for the clock to strike 12! I personally love assembling my outfit and makeup look for NYE. My favorite look incorporates boldness, glam, sass, and of course the new year's favorite : sparkle!

I have put together a makeup collage that can help you achieve a great sassy and sparkly look for a super affordable price! All of the products below can be found at your local drugstore if you do not already have them laying around your bedroom. 

FACE:

Start off with your favorite face primer and a full coverage foundation. This base is incredibly important, it will help assure that your makeup stays put all night long till the late hours. Using your concealer, cover any blemishes and highlight under the eyes.

EYES:

Use a primer on the lids before you begin this process (NYX proof it!). Apply a cream shadow over your lids (COVERGIRL bombshell shineshadow) and a glitter shadow over it (COVERGIRL). Remember, for this occasion, it is completely okay to layer on the glitter! Use any other shadow for the lid's crease, or just skip it!

In the inner corner of your eye, apply a light shadow to brighten up the look and draw attention to the eyes (NYX Ultra Pearl Mania).

Apply eyeliner and mascara before moving on to the lashes. If you have never worn false lashes before, make sure you practice with them hours prior. You do not want them to fall off in the middle of the night! My favorite lashes are the Ardell 120 Demi or the Ardell Demi Wispies (pictured above). Lashes can be a hassle but they are worth it as they have the ability to dramatically glam-up any look in an instance!

LIPS/BLUSH:

Lip color and cheek color should go together to balance the makeup. For this particular look, I believe a pink blush and a pink lip color will compliment the silver/sparkle eye look.

Hope you all enjoy your night and please be safe!

It's A Holly Jolly Christmas!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!

I cannot cope with the fact that Christmas is already over! It's that one holiday that everyone anticipates as soon as October approaches. Now, I have New Years to look forward to but I am dreading the fact that as soon as NYE is over, I will have to head back to school in less than a week! YIKES! I just wanna stay home...for another month or six! 

I want to share my Christmas outfit with you all today. Many have been celebrating Christmas and the holidays for the past week, and I know the parties and festivities are still not quite over yet!

It was not a white Christmas this year because of the mild winter and I was kind of happy about it. When it snows, it becomes lock-down status, the roads are bad, the temperature is excruciating, and the shoveling is a pain!!

For Christmas this year, my family gathered at my sister's house with my aunts, uncles, and cousins. It was an amazing time, and obviously super informal. I wanted to run with the usual Christmas color scheme, incorporating green, red, and a tad bit of white! I wore my super cozy white sweater from Marshalls as a blank canvas (Brand: Abercrombie & Fitch $18) so I could have fun with everything else, without becoming an eyesore. For a touch of green, I threw on my trench-like jacket that could not have been more perfect for this day! For small pops of red, I accessorized with a red/white necklace and a cross-body that my cousin gave me as a present a few Christmases ago (Dooney and Bourke).

For my winter boots, I slipped into a cozy pair of BEARPAW's Katniss boots. If you are looking for a pair of perfect warm and durable boots, check these out (HERE)! The suede and leather detailing takes them from drab to fab, making them a great present for anyone of any age.

 Hope you liked this post and are enjoy the remaining of your break! Be sure to count your blessings and remember all that you are thankful for :)

Gift Guide: For Him!

Hi All! 

Sorry for the late gift guide! I thought I would still upload a gift guide for any male in your life. I have picked gifts below using a guy's opinion and incorporating items that I have given as presents before. 

The cologne sampler from Sephora and the Dollar Shave Club subscription are my personal favorites! :) 

Find the Items Here: 

Engraved Money Clip | Boots | E-Tip Gloves | Headphones | Watch | Scarf | Cologne Sampler | 

Dollar Shave Club (cool subscription service)!

I hope your holiday break is going well and festive! 

Gift Guide: Cubical Neighbor!

Let's face it, coworkers are the hardest to shop for and with the numerous secret santas occurring at the office this time of year, it can get pretty stressful. Some are best friends with their coworkers, others don't even know their names. Regardless of how you feel about them, you want to get them the best gift that they will love. 

I've put together a collage of items that any coworker would love and most of them (except 1) are under $20! You could use this list for basically anyone that works, such as a roommate, teacher, neighbor, a party host, or a family member.  Remember to work fast as it is now crunch time! 

PLANNER (basically a steal!) | PENCILS | BUSINESS CARD HOLDER | CANDLE ($12 limited time!) | TO-DO LIST MUG | MUG WARMER | PEN HOLDER | GODIVA CHOCOLATE

Gift Guide: Kitchen Kraze!

Happy Almost End of Finals Week!

I cannot wait to soar like a free bird in just a few days. This semester has been bittersweet but I am overjoyed to head home for the holidays. Today's gift guide is for the one person in your life that is obsessed with kitchen goodies! They are usually the ones that love to stop by at every single kitchen store as they take nine years to decide on what spoon rest to purchase.

I have complied a few gift ideas, ranging in all different price ranges that may help you pick out the perfect gift for that loved one, whether it's your roommate or the wonderful woman that gave birth to you. :)

Find the Items Here: 

APRON | COOKBOOK | COASTERS | SNOWCONE MAKER | FONDUE SET | TIMER | KEURIG | MAGIC BULLET | MUG

We are at the home stretch! Do not give up, and give it your all! 

Gift Guide: Beauty Junkie!

Should I say Happy Finals or Happy Tuesday...?

What are you getting your favorite glam girl? 

Today's gift guide is dedicated for the beauty junkie in your life that dreams about Sephora every night in her sleep. :) I personally love these products and I am fully confident that you or your loved one will love them too!

Click the links below to view the item.

Find the items here:

Eyeliners| Pro Airbrush 55 | Philosophy Body | Contour Kit | Clarisonic | IPSY Sub | Sexy Hair

Hope you enjoyed, more guides are to come! Good luck this week!