Start with a moisturizing foundation. BB creams are good in the summer, but in the winter and fall you want more coverage. Remember, when choosing foundation, choose one that goes with your arm color, and make sure that it blends in all the way. Next, apply a matte powder. Once again, in the summer you can get away with shiny, dewy skin, but in the winter and fall, keep your face matte. Next, take a deep orange color and brush it onto the the whole lid of your eye. Taking a dark red, brush it onto the crease of your eye. Take a smudge brush and blend it in! Now, take a brown eye pencil and line your upper and lower lash line. Apply mascara, and your eyes are done! Especially when it is cold, too much blush can make you look like you have a cold. For this look, take a light pink lip stick and apply it to your cheeks. Using a blush brush, blend it in. To set this, use powder or a light blush color. For the lips, go bold! Take a red, matte lip stain and use a lip brush to sculpt your lips. Use precision when doing this, because red will show any flaws. When you are done, powder the edge of your lips. Take your eyebrow powder and make bold eyebrows. Set them with brow gel. Lastly, using a contouring stick, apply two lines to both sides of the length of your nose. Blend this in to get a sleek looking nose. Fall should bring out the sharp features of your face, and red lipstick does just that.
I will now be posting whenever I have time, not on any schedule.
As always,
xoxo Em
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
―
Marilyn Monroe
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This month I have been loving Baby lips! Their new neon collection is amazing! They feel amazing, smell amazing, and do wonders for your lips. My drink obsession has been DIY cream sodas. Check out how to do them under the DIY page! They taste good, and aren't too sweet. During my free time I have been roaming around looking for bracelets that fit my wrist. In short, if you have small wrists (like me) go for more simple bracelets, and if you have bigger wrists, go for bracelets that don;t constrain your wrist. I'm also all about finding things, and using them for the complete opposite of their original purpose. For example, I have a Vera Bradley pencil bag that I use for storing my lipstick, hand cream, and any other items I can. Personally, I think these pencil bags are a little nice to be holding pencils. As the cold really starts to kick in, I will be out looking for some warm boots and some yummy scented candles. Believe it or not, candles actually do heat your room! Am I the only one who knew that? Wherever you are, embrace the season! In the coming weeks I may post some nature DIY's.
As always,
xoxo Em
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Links to today's post:
Baby Lips
Vera Bradley pencil bag
Styling your hair can be hard, but it is even harder when it is unhealthy! Knowing the do's and don'ts when it comes to hair can be a life saver. The first is to not add conditioner to the roots of your hair, especially if your hair is naturally oily. Conditioner will make your hair look more greasy overtime, and you really only need it on the bottom ends of your hair. If your hair is dry looking, once a week apply a hair mask that has healthy oil in it that will replenish your hair. I love the Macadamia deep repair mask. This way you don't need to condition your roots every day. When you get out of the shower, don't towel dry. This will break your hair. Instead, give your hair a couple good flips to get some water out. Also, use heat protectant when working with heat. If you use a curler, waver, etc. every day than I recommend that you buy some heat damage shampoo. When you brush your hair, start at the bottom. The top usually doesn't have any tangles, so there is no need for brushing. Once in awhile (every few days) brush your hair all the way through, top to bottom, many times. This mill distribute all the "good stuff" your hair has to offer all throughout your hair. Don't brush your hair when it is wet though. It is at its weakest when it is wet, so wait till it is dry to brush. Even though the $4 shampoo is tempting, try and go for the more expensive kinds. You don't have buy them every time you have an empty bottle of shampoo, but every few times opt for the better kind. Also, your hair like change. Switch up your shampoo to keep it happy. When you are done showering, turn on the cold water. Stand under it for a few, until you get a bit chilly. The cold will help prevent frizz in your hair, as well as balance your body temp to help you fall asleep.
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As always,
xoxo Em
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DIY's are always fun because you feel accomplished when you are done. These DIY ideas are easy and fun to make!
The first is glitter jars. Take a clear smooth jar and cut a heart (or any shape) out on a piece of paper. Lightly glue this into the jar, keeping in mind that you will be removing it later. Next, spray the inside of the jar with spray glue. Take any fine glitter dust you like and put a few spoonfuls into the jar. Cover the jar, and shake. Once the jar is evenly coated with glitter, take the excess glitter out and throw it away. Take out the shape you put in and viola, its done! You can put candles, paper clips, anything you want into this jar!
The next idea is a bit more time consuming, but is super cozy! Start by taking two pieces of fleece (I buy them at Joanne's fabric) and have them each be about 5ft by 5ft. This will be blanket, so choose a size you like. The ends will shrink a bit, so add an inch or too, to the size you want. For the fleece you will want one solid color, and one patterned color. Place these on top of one another. Using fabric scissors, on the end of the fleece start cutting strips. To do this, cut lines into the fabric 2 or 3 inches deep, making sure the lines are each 1 or 2 inches away from one other. You are cutting into both pieces when you do this. When you have done this all around the blanket, start tying! Once everything is cut you will have 1 or 2 inch strips. Take one of these strips and tie a double knot with the two colors (top and bottom layers). Don't tie two of the same color together. With the double knot, if you only have enough room for one knot, do one. You want some piece of the fleece still showing at the end of the strip. Do this all around the blanket, and you are done!
From now on I will be posting every other day, but will have new polls and things up every day. Almost time for another week to start!
As always,
xoxo Em
*not sponsored, all opinions are from yours truly :)*
Cara is one of the most well known models in the world today, and rightly so. She is not only gorgeous in her looks, but with her fashion sense as well.
In this outfit she is sporting a more casual outfit, but still a pretty one. Lets start by looking at the top. It is somewhat sheer as well as cropped. The sweater on the right is also cropped, and is knit which will show a bit more skin. The reason high waisted shorts go well with this outfit is because it covers the stomach, which will keep you warmer. For shoes you can go with anything, which is why I didn't post anything. To complete the look, curl your hair. This outfit is good for a day in the city or anywhere out and about.
As always,
xoxo Em
*not sponsored, all opinions are from yours truly :)*
Links to today's post:
Sweater
Shorts
No matter what age you are, we all need our beauty sleep. Not only does it make us feel better, but it makes us look better as well. We all suffer from sleepless nights, some more than others. In this post I'll be sharing some tips on how to get the perfect sleep each and every night. Lets start by talking about drinks. Some benefit from drinking tea or warm milk before bed, but others complain that it makes them have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It is personal preference, so try either tea or warm milk before bed. Make sure any drink you have is decaf, and drink it in moderation. One mug should be plenty. For teas I recommend chamomile, peppermint, or lavender. With milk I add a bit of honey to it after it has been heated. Another tip is to not get overheated. When your body is overheated it doesn't want to sleep. Try and keep your bedroom as cool as possible, and avoid very hot showers right before bed. If you're like me and love hot showers, before you get out turn on the cool water for about 30 sec. to cool your body down. This will also help the conditioner in your hair work its magic. Try not to be on electronics before bed. They stimulate all your senses and make it hard for your body to calm down. If you must, turn the brightness down and opt for things online that don't involve videos or heavy thinking stuff. Before bed try and clean up your room. You may not realize it if your room is a mess, but you'll feel better with yourself if you have a clean room before bed. Try and do all your work an hour or two before bed so that your brain isn't worked up (this goes for eating as well). Make sure your PJ's are nice and comfy. No one wants to go to sleep with pants that feel like skinny jeans and a top that is squeezing you. Having a sleep schedule will do wonders as well. Your body will set an internal alarm to send sleeping chemicals into your body when you go to sleep. If you have a wacky sleep schedule your body will get wacked as well. During the day stay active so that your body is ready for sleep.
These tips work for me, so you should try some. I might not post for the next few days as I will be out of town. Believe me though, if there is wifi, I'll be posting.
As always,
xoxo Em
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This outfit is geeky as well as chic. The bow and jeans pull the outfit together while the graphics on the sweatshirt makes this outfit unique. Hightops are casual and comfy, and go with any outfit. By adding the hair bow you can make that your hair routine for the day. Easy, right? Remember my one rule, always keep either a top or bottom tight. If not, you can look trashy. In this outfit the top is baggy, but the jeans are skinny jeans. To dress this up you could always curl your hair and wear fancier shoes. You can also wear earrings with this, I didn't post any because you can wear almost any pair. This post will be a bit different in that I will be posting links to stores that sell similar clothing items to the ones listed above, but not the exact site (some will be exact, but others I couldn't find an exact copy of the photos above.)
Sorry about not posting yesterday! I'm thinking of posting every other day, so that you know when I'm posting.
As always,
xoxo Em
*not sponsored, all opinions are from yours truly :)*
Maroon Jeans (Currently Unavailable)
Maroon Jeans
Sweatshirt
High Tops
Bow
Styling your hair can be hard, but it is even harder when it is unhealthy! Knowing the do's and don'ts when it comes to hair can be a life saver. The first is to not add conditioner to the roots of your hair, especially if your hair is naturally oily. Conditioner will make your hair look more greasy overtime, and you really only need it on the bottom ends of your hair. If your hair is dry looking, once a week apply a hair mask that has healthy oil in it that will replenish your hair. I love the Macadamia deep repair mask. This way you don't need to condition your roots every day. When you get out of the shower, don't towel dry. This will break your hair. Instead, give your hair a couple good flips to get some water out. Also, use heat protectant when working with heat. If you use a curler, waver, etc. every day than I recommend that you buy some heat damage shampoo. When you brush your hair, start at the bottom. The top usually doesn't have any tangles, so there is no need for brushing. Once in awhile (every few days) brush your hair all the way through, top to bottom, many times. This mill distribute all the "good stuff" your hair has to offer all throughout your hair. Don't brush your hair when it is wet though. It is at its weakest when it is wet, so wait till it is dry to brush. Even though the $4 shampoo is tempting, try and go for the more expensive kinds. You don't have buy them every time you have an empty bottle of shampoo, but every few times opt for the better kind. Also, your hair like change. Switch up your shampoo to keep it happy. When you are done showering, turn on the cold water. Stand under it for a few, until you get a bit chilly. The cold will help prevent frizz in your hair, as well as balance your body temp to help you fall asleep.
DIY's are always fun because you feel accomplished when you are done. These DIY ideas are easy and fun to make!
In this outfit she is sporting a more casual outfit, but still a pretty one. Lets start by looking at the top. It is somewhat sheer as well as cropped. The sweater on the right is also cropped, and is knit which will show a bit more skin. The reason high waisted shorts go well with this outfit is because it covers the stomach, which will keep you warmer. For shoes you can go with anything, which is why I didn't post anything. To complete the look, curl your hair. This outfit is good for a day in the city or anywhere out and about.
No matter what age you are, we all need our beauty sleep. Not only does it make us feel better, but it makes us look better as well. We all suffer from sleepless nights, some more than others. In this post I'll be sharing some tips on how to get the perfect sleep each and every night. Lets start by talking about drinks. Some benefit from drinking tea or warm milk before bed, but others complain that it makes them have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. It is personal preference, so try either tea or warm milk before bed. Make sure any drink you have is decaf, and drink it in moderation. One mug should be plenty. For teas I recommend chamomile, peppermint, or lavender. With milk I add a bit of honey to it after it has been heated. Another tip is to not get overheated. When your body is overheated it doesn't want to sleep. Try and keep your bedroom as cool as possible, and avoid very hot showers right before bed. If you're like me and love hot showers, before you get out turn on the cool water for about 30 sec. to cool your body down. This will also help the conditioner in your hair work its magic. Try not to be on electronics before bed. They stimulate all your senses and make it hard for your body to calm down. If you must, turn the brightness down and opt for things online that don't involve videos or heavy thinking stuff. Before bed try and clean up your room. You may not realize it if your room is a mess, but you'll feel better with yourself if you have a clean room before bed. Try and do all your work an hour or two before bed so that your brain isn't worked up (this goes for eating as well). Make sure your PJ's are nice and comfy. No one wants to go to sleep with pants that feel like skinny jeans and a top that is squeezing you. Having a sleep schedule will do wonders as well. Your body will set an internal alarm to send sleeping chemicals into your body when you go to sleep. If you have a wacky sleep schedule your body will get wacked as well. During the day stay active so that your body is ready for sleep.
