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Friday, September 20, 2013

Healthy Ramen!

What do most college students eat? Instant ramen. Am I right? haha. But its so bad for you and is high in sodium. So instead of adding that packet of seasoned salt, I decided to make a healthier version.


Mixes vegetables -carrots, spinach, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes



Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Falling Leaves - A Playlist

Music.



1. Young and Beautiful - Lana Del Ray
2. The One That Got Away - The Civil Wars
3. All I want - Kodaline
4. Landfill - Daughter

*More to come later

What are your favorite fall songs?

Monday, September 16, 2013

Monday Poll Vol. 7

1. Is your desk neat or messy?
-Messy at the moment
2. One fun thing you did over the weekend?

-I got to be with my boyfriend which is always a lot of fun
3. What book(s) are you reading?

-I normally am always reading something, but recently I've only read my bible.
4. Something you keep meaning to do but don’t?

-Make my bed everyday
5. What’s a typical morning for you?

-wake up, wash my face and make a smoothie
6. Three of the makeup brushes you use most often?

-Real Techniques stippling brush, powder brush and buffing brush
7. What’s one of your best eye makeup tips?

-always use a highlighter in the inner corners
8. Something you've been loving lately?

-That its FALL (soon)
9. Any life-changing beauty products lately?

-not lately, but my favorite will always be my Purpose face soap. 
10. Are you wearing any polish on your toes, and if you are, what shade?

-I have no idea what color it is, but its a light spring purple. not exactly the best choice for this season. 

Friday, September 13, 2013

DIY- Starbucks Caramel Hot Apple Cider





Happy Fall Ya'll! Its that time of year where the best drinks come out everywhere! I'm going to recreate Starbucks' Caramel Apple Cider in a healthier way.

Recipe: 
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup milk
1 table spoon caramel
1 table spoon brown sugar
-Heat whole mixture on medium high in pot on stove
(add whipped creme and caramel dizzle for effect!)

Video:



Enjoy! 



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Fall Eyes





I normally don't do any more than just mascara daily, so this is just a look I'd wear for a more special event. Enjoy (:






No Makeup


I added this color to the whole lid
Outer 3/4th of lid


Middle of lid and crease


Inner corner


Winged eyeliner, mascara


Silly faces for you to laugh at

Have a wonderful week!




Friday, September 6, 2013

Meals of the Week - 2

These are the dinners I have eaten the past 5 days. Yesterday I had a turkey sandwich from Panara, but I wasn't going to awkwardly take a picture of that in the restaurant. haha. 




Mushroom Chicken and seasoned rice

Penne pasta, broccoli, egg plant tomato sauce and chicken 

marinated chicken, broccoli and seasoned rice  

Fajita with steak, cheddar cheese, sour creme and onions. 

Penne Pasta with spinach, chicken and capers in a lemon butter sauce

Let me know if you have any of these!


Monday, September 2, 2013

Monday Poll Vol. 6

1. Have you ever had a pet other than a cat, dog or fish?
-I had a bunny and a turtle.
2. Are you more shy or outgoing?
-I am very shy, until you get to know me.

3. If there was a real fountain of youth, would you drink from it?
-I wouldn't. Everyone seems to want to look younger. I'm personally tired of being told I look like I'm 12. Even when I'm in my 40s, I"d like to look my age. Wrinkles show wisdom to me.

4. What are your favorite bar soaps?
-I don't have any. I think it traps bacteria.

5. What do you like about your hair?
-My hair is soft. Sometimes I love that its naturally straight but then other days it decides to be curly and I like my natural curls.

6. What’s the best eye makeup tip you’ve learned lately?
-I don't wear much eye makeup besides mascara and I already know how to apply that. 

7. Are you a baker? What do you bake?
-I love to bake! Especially with Santiago. His sister thinks I try to make their family fat because it seems like I bake almost every time I am there.
I bake a lot of cookies recently. But my favorite is making cupcakes even though I don't like to eat them.

8. What’s your typical face makeup routine for work/school?
-Simple Sunscreen moisturizer
Physicians Formula green primer
Garnier Oily skin BB cream
Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara
Rimmel Stay Matte setting powder
Neutrogena Lipbalm


9. What should you be doing today?
-I should be studying for my college classes. But my power went out.

10.What kind of phone do you have?
-A LG Beacon  ( My friend calls it a Bacon for some odd reason)


Hope you enjoyed!


September Ipsy 1013 Spoilers

*Spoilers*


Spoiler # 1

"A blend or quick brush of color is an easy timeless upgrade to any look!"
It looks like a single NYX eyeshadow in the color "White Pearl". 

Spoiler # 2



"This must-have product has been a classic staple for every bombshell since its invention!"
Another Mascara sample from  Elizabeth Mott It's So Big Volumizing Mascara

Spoiler # 3
It looks like it can be Cailyn Tinted Lip BalmChella Ivory Lace HighlighterPOP Beauty Pouty Pop CrayonJesse's Girl Waterproof EyelinerJohn Frieda Full Repair Shampoo and ConditionerJ. Cat Beauty Lipstick in Honey DewFreeman Beauty Paper Masks, Skyn Iceland Hydro Cool Firming Eye Gels.

Spoiler #4
The bag!


Enjoy this months bag!