Last Minute Make-Up

In need of a look for New Year's Eve? Here are my top three favorite beauty vloggers from YouTube and their take on a New Year's Eve look.

1). MakeUpByTiffanyD

2). KathleenLights

3). Dulce Candy

Happy New Year Everyone!

Resolution Time

Gearing up for New Year's Eve? Have you thought of a resolution? If you didn't that's okay, there is still time.

I have been doing a lot of thinking when it comes to what I want to be better about my life in 2014... My thoughts led me to the conclusion that before you pledge to make an aspect of your life better, you have to determine what you love about yourself and your life.  This time of the year should be celebrated as a moment to be proud of your accomplishments that occurred in 2013.  While there were probably some major bumps in the road, you have completely transformed from the person you were at the beginning of the year.  

For example, I was still in high school and I was still swimming (lacking happiness) AND colleges had yet to send out their decisions.  

Now, as I complete 2013, I am an alumni from the class of 2013, a proud member of the class of 2017, and have retired from swimming.  All of these events have led to a peace in my life that I am grateful for.  This past year has placed me into situations where I needed to grow and become happy with myself.  

As I jump into 2014, I want to be positive, hardworking, and motivated.  That motivation comes from knowing what you did so you know what you can do.

I challenge you all to sit down, wear some comfy clothes, drinking your favorite drink and think about what you achieved in 2013, and grow excited with what you will do in 2014.  It is okay to reflect upon mistakes you made, but don't dwell on the negative consequences.

So, maybe forget the resolution because those center around negativity.  Instead seize the opportunity for personal growth.

My favorite musician, Carrie Underwood, has a song titled "Wheel of the World", and she reminds us that even when things go wrong, life is a carnival ride, and we have to see where it will take us next.

My Christmas Eve Style

I have been busy trying to catch up on my blogging.  Christmas Eve feels so long ago! But here they are better late than never.

5 Must Read Articles

Since entering college, I have tried asserting myself into the news. I think it is important to have a knowledge of what is going on in our country.  While we should still be trying to support the newspaper industry, sometimes it is hard to keep up with the paper, especially when you don't have access to purchase a copy.  So I decided to follow news-based Twitter accounts.  I was drawn to these accounts because I can get a quick synopsis of a breaking-story without having to search for it.  If my interest is piqued, the article is typically linked in the tweet. Accessible and convenient.  I like to follow The Associated Press, @AP, and CNN Breaking News, @ccnbrk. Don't overwhelm yourself by following too many accounts, because all the news stations typically cover the same events and issues.  You will become quickly aggravated by your feed.

Read more to see my 5 Must Read Articles

Magazine Covers by the Numbers

I recently read an article on Fashionista about the most successful covers printed in 2013.  The blog received their numbers from an Adweek article, here are the results:

Kim Kardashian's cover in April Cosmopolitan was the number one selling issue of the mag.

Ugg's Latest Addition

Uggs were a staple in every woman's closet a few years ago.  I know that in New England a North Face Denali jacket always accompanied the famous boots.  However, the cozy kicks have been flying under the radar recently, as this is most likely occurring because almost every female (and more males than you would think) already own his or her collection of tall and short boots.  However, I recently discovered these new loafers being sold at Neiman Marcus stores, and I am really digging them!

A Brief Blogging Break

Hello my beautiful blogging viewers! I'm sure you have noticed that I have not posted in a few days.  Tonight is the first time since Christmas Eve (only to browse some Naked 3 tutorials) that I have opened my laptop! Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed your holiday and got in some great family time, I know I certainly did!  This weekend, I plan on catching up so there will lots of posts, so... stay posted...

Until then, enjoy this picture of my beloved dog Sara, from Christmas 2009.  Sadly, Sara could not join us for Christmas this year as she is watching over us after a wonderful life of almost thirteen years.

Here she decided that after all the presents were unwrapped she couldn't resist to cozy up under the tree.