It's that time of the month... Ew no stop yourself there I mean back to school ! I have done a few of these back to school posts and today I have to share with you my favorite 5 minute face. Feeling a bit better in under 5 minutes is definitely time well spent. Here are 5 steps to a polished face !
1. Tinted moisturizer for dry skin and powder foundation for oily. A more even complexion is a real face changer. The tinted moisturizer and powder are the quickest ways to get a nice medium coverage look in a hurry.
2. Bronzer on a big powder blush. I think this keeps your face from looking flat and a little bit of color can add coverage and a warmth to your face. Contouring is not good for being is a rush but a light dusting of bromzer never hurt anyone.
3. Mascara. This is my secret weapon. It brings the attention to your eyes while defining them. This is really an essential makeup product for me.
4. Natural lips or bright lips. A little bit of color is nice for everyday and if your a person who likes bright lipstick then this is the time to bring it out. It will liven up everything and give the impression to everyone that you spent a ton of time on your makeup when haha the jokes on them because you didn't!
5. This last and final step is to do a fun hairstyle. If your makeup can't look super then your hair should! I mean if you want. Haha.
Have a great school year !
Be kind to others.
-Brianna
Monday, August 19, 2013
Beauty Things I Suck At
Hi there. So for today's post I thought I would share with you beauty tasks that I just can't seem to complete. Nobody's perfect and I love to read these more relatable posts so maybe you will like to read them.
#1 Tweezing my eyebrows. I suck at doing it consistently and before I know it I have a two bushes for eyebrows. Plus my brows are dark and the hairs grow fast so yay for gnarly brows.
#2 Winged eyeliner. I try and I fail. I try again and I fail again. It's a vicious cycle really where I can get one eye perfect and the other eye is just completely different. Sometimes both eyes turn out good but they're not the same shape by any means. The struggle is real.
#3 Deep conditioning my hair. Again this is something I just don't do consistently. I either forget, am too lazy, or don't plan to do it around my hair washing schedule. I know it's stupid, but it happens to the best of us right ?
#4 Applying blush. I always feel like I over apply and end up looking like a clown. I am really pale so it's hard to apply the right amount of blush without having red cheeks. I love blush just a little too much sometimes.
#5 Doing my nails. I am a very impatient person and doing my nails can feel like eternity. So I usually nick and smudge majority of my nails. And not to mention I just let them keep chipping away. I dread smelling the nail polish remover smell. It literally makes me cough and gag. I just hate the process. The outcome is sometimes good but mostly less that average.
Ok leave a comment down below with your biggest beauty problem. Maybe I could come up with some helpful tips or tutorials ! Thanks
Dream Big.
-Brianna
#1 Tweezing my eyebrows. I suck at doing it consistently and before I know it I have a two bushes for eyebrows. Plus my brows are dark and the hairs grow fast so yay for gnarly brows.
#2 Winged eyeliner. I try and I fail. I try again and I fail again. It's a vicious cycle really where I can get one eye perfect and the other eye is just completely different. Sometimes both eyes turn out good but they're not the same shape by any means. The struggle is real.
#3 Deep conditioning my hair. Again this is something I just don't do consistently. I either forget, am too lazy, or don't plan to do it around my hair washing schedule. I know it's stupid, but it happens to the best of us right ?
#4 Applying blush. I always feel like I over apply and end up looking like a clown. I am really pale so it's hard to apply the right amount of blush without having red cheeks. I love blush just a little too much sometimes.
#5 Doing my nails. I am a very impatient person and doing my nails can feel like eternity. So I usually nick and smudge majority of my nails. And not to mention I just let them keep chipping away. I dread smelling the nail polish remover smell. It literally makes me cough and gag. I just hate the process. The outcome is sometimes good but mostly less that average.
Ok leave a comment down below with your biggest beauty problem. Maybe I could come up with some helpful tips or tutorials ! Thanks
Dream Big.
-Brianna
Friday, August 16, 2013
Make Working Out Easier
Hello ! So I put together some ideas and tools I use to help me get in a workout when I'm just not feeling motivated. Hopefully this helps those of you wanting to workout but struggling to push yourself.
- Putting together an upbeat playlist. I have a playlist of my favorite songs to listen to when working out that you can check out HERE this can really keep your mind off things and make it go faster.
- Treat yourself to comfortable and cute workout clothes. Confidence is key. If you believe you can push through a workout then you will! Also being comfortable is very important so you're not fidgeting around with a wedgie or such. Might sound weird but try not wearing underwear. I do it and I recommend haha
- Switch up machines at the gym. I know that running on the elliptical is a good cardio workout but it does get quite boring after awhile. Changing the machines you use means it will work different muscles, while making things more interesting.
- Count down instead of up. I feel like this makes me push more knowing how many reps I have left verses what I have done. That's just me, maybe the complete opposite works for you, but it can't hurt to try.
- Focus on your breathing. If you are having trouble during a workout focus on your breathing instead of how tired you are.
Ok! That concludes this post ! Thanks for checking it out and happy sweating!
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Conquering School- Don't Worry Be Happy
Hey there ! So I figured out I can't access the photos I took previously for beauty related posts. Hopefully all my computer difficulties are tackled in the near future. So for now I'm doing talky talk posts... Aren't they all ? Here is one that I hope is helpful for those of you wondering about school or worried about it. I'm entering my third year of high school so I do have some experience. Please note these things don't come easy, growing up and all. It's a struggle for me daily trying to figure out myself and what I want to do and who I want to be. I'm sixteen years young, but will have to make all these incredible decisions in the next year or so. I'm not ready. And it's scary for me. But I think it's scary for a lot of people. And sometimes I just need to take a deep breath and relax. Because this life is short so why waste it drowning in worry . Anyway enough mushy gushy talk, here are my key points in having a better school experience.
* no professional here I'm just a girl with her thoughts and lonesome trying to learn from my mistakes
Again I just want to reiterate that I am no means telling you what to do with your life, but these are some things I wish I would have listened to and heard three years ago. To each his own.
* no professional here I'm just a girl with her thoughts and lonesome trying to learn from my mistakes
- Welcome new people. Don't be afraid to strike up small talk. Compliments are good ice breakers or just ask them about their classes. It's nice to have a friend or two in every class. If you don't already know one make them! It's easier than you think.
- Don't do anything you aren't comfortable with. There are so many new things that come up in high school. Drugs, drinking, and sex are among the kinds of peer pressure one can experience in school. It's might seem that it's the cool thing to do, but it's not. Think of your future, your goals. These things can stand in the way of that, is it worth it?
- Being single means nothing. It may seem that everyone has a boyfriend or girlfriend, but that's not the case. My rules for myself are don't settle and don't force it. These are lifesavers and will rescue you from a lot of pain. The time will come when you find the right person.
- Learn to find a happy medium between your social life and academics. Too much of both isn't great and too little of both isn't much better. You are going to school to get an education, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun doing it! Enjoy life!
- It's important to join extracurricular activities as this will help you on college acceptances as well as giving a perspective of maybe what you want to do with your life. Join a club, play a sport, volunteer, or find a job. All of these things can help you in your search of who you are as well as being something rewarding.
Priceless Beauty Secrets- Part 3
Hey guys so this is a continuation of my "priceless beauty secrets" posts. I have even more to share with you! I think these are so nice because its fun to find simple things to do that will make a huge difference ! Let's go !
Apply brow products after doing foundation and powder. The foundation and powder can get stuck in your brows making them appear lighter so its best to do your brows after these steps so all your hard work doesn't go to waste!
Before purchasing any staple makeup products at the drugstore look online for any coupons. This is very easy to do and you would be surprised how many things are on sale at once. If you are a Walgreens snooper there is a "member" program that gives you really good coupons after most purchases. Beware though they usually expire in 2 days! Smart shopping here folks !
For you coffee addicts out there I think it's important to note all those trips to Starbucks can take a toll on your skin. It's very dehydrating so make sure with every cup of coffee you follow up with 2 cups of water.
Words of encouragement can go a long way. Take a sharpie and post it notes and go nuts. Write down your favorite quotes and post them around you house for inspiration and a quick pick me up.
No act of kindness is ever wasted
- Brianna
Apply brow products after doing foundation and powder. The foundation and powder can get stuck in your brows making them appear lighter so its best to do your brows after these steps so all your hard work doesn't go to waste!
Before purchasing any staple makeup products at the drugstore look online for any coupons. This is very easy to do and you would be surprised how many things are on sale at once. If you are a Walgreens snooper there is a "member" program that gives you really good coupons after most purchases. Beware though they usually expire in 2 days! Smart shopping here folks !
For you coffee addicts out there I think it's important to note all those trips to Starbucks can take a toll on your skin. It's very dehydrating so make sure with every cup of coffee you follow up with 2 cups of water.
Words of encouragement can go a long way. Take a sharpie and post it notes and go nuts. Write down your favorite quotes and post them around you house for inspiration and a quick pick me up.
No act of kindness is ever wasted
- Brianna
Speedy How to: Easiest Way to Clean Makeup Brushes
This is a super simple concept that I have been using for years that is absolutely foolproof. Now I'm serious I am a fool and I can do this too!
1. Wet brushes
2. Dispense a pump of any inexpensive shampoo into your palm
3. Swirl the brush in the palm of your hand and rinse when you see no more makeup is coming out
4. Repeat if the brush is really dirty or a face brush that is big so that is gets a good, deep cleaning
5. Lay flat to dry
I do this at night so I have fresh brushes in the morning. I recommend doing this once a week at the least because the face brushes can carry breakout inducing dirt from being used repeatedly. Also your will notice the brushes perform better when they are clean.
You are beautiful
- Brianna
1. Wet brushes
2. Dispense a pump of any inexpensive shampoo into your palm
3. Swirl the brush in the palm of your hand and rinse when you see no more makeup is coming out
4. Repeat if the brush is really dirty or a face brush that is big so that is gets a good, deep cleaning
5. Lay flat to dry
I do this at night so I have fresh brushes in the morning. I recommend doing this once a week at the least because the face brushes can carry breakout inducing dirt from being used repeatedly. Also your will notice the brushes perform better when they are clean.
You are beautiful
- Brianna
5 Fabulous Uses for Coconut Oil
Hey there ! I have a secret to share... It's coconut oil. This stuff is gold I'm a jar. I swear this has helped so many beauty related problems I have had and I can't get enough of this stuff. Everyone needs to have this ! And here's why
1. Makes your breath fresher. Sounds weird but coconut oil has been used for years and years as a remedy for bad breath. It's called oil pulling so if you want more in depth on this concept, search it !
I have been doing this for almost a whole week and I have definitely noticed a difference. What you do is swish a teaspoon of the oil in your mouth anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. The spit it out snd brush your teeth as usual. Gross at first but it really works.
2. Hair mask. I use this weekly to condition and heal my hair. Just slather on the oil all over and let it set for 10-45 minutes. Really helps your hair become stronger and healthier.
3. Makeup remover. Before washing your face slather this on, including eyes, and slowly work it into the skin to break up the makeup. Use a wet cloth to remove the oil. Wash your face as usual after.
4. Cuticle oil. This softens them so its easy to clean them up before an at home manicure. Do it every night if you wish for top of the line cuticles!
5. Facial moisturizer. I used to do this, but now I'm on a very strict acne regime that doesn't include this. But I did use this for several months and recommend it ! I would suggest only using it at night as it is an oil and will leave residue. This helps to over time reduce the oiliness on your skin as it is insanely hydrating.
Hope you pick up some coconut oil the next time your at the store ! Of course there is tons of other uses but these are my favorites.
Just keep breathing
- Brianna
1. Makes your breath fresher. Sounds weird but coconut oil has been used for years and years as a remedy for bad breath. It's called oil pulling so if you want more in depth on this concept, search it !
I have been doing this for almost a whole week and I have definitely noticed a difference. What you do is swish a teaspoon of the oil in your mouth anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. The spit it out snd brush your teeth as usual. Gross at first but it really works.
2. Hair mask. I use this weekly to condition and heal my hair. Just slather on the oil all over and let it set for 10-45 minutes. Really helps your hair become stronger and healthier.
3. Makeup remover. Before washing your face slather this on, including eyes, and slowly work it into the skin to break up the makeup. Use a wet cloth to remove the oil. Wash your face as usual after.
4. Cuticle oil. This softens them so its easy to clean them up before an at home manicure. Do it every night if you wish for top of the line cuticles!
5. Facial moisturizer. I used to do this, but now I'm on a very strict acne regime that doesn't include this. But I did use this for several months and recommend it ! I would suggest only using it at night as it is an oil and will leave residue. This helps to over time reduce the oiliness on your skin as it is insanely hydrating.
Hope you pick up some coconut oil the next time your at the store ! Of course there is tons of other uses but these are my favorites.
Just keep breathing
- Brianna
Get Ready Quick Essentials-Back to School
Hey there ! I have had a lack of posts lately that I'm kicking myself for. I promise I will get back into the swing of things, but I have been having computer difficulties lately. I'm on my Dad's iPad for now, but hopefully it will get fixed soon ! So for this second back to school post I'm going to mention the "essentials" of getting ready in a hurry because if your anything close to normal then you hate getting up extra early just to go see the same faces and same place everyday. At least that's how I look at it. Anyway without further a du here are the steps !
1. Dry shampoo your hair up. It will give you volume and suck up any oils you didn't get to wash out as you were too busy hitting the snooze button. I like the Suave Dry Shampoo.
2. Deodorant and perfume. Don't miss this step unless you want to feel and smell like a gremlin the rest of your day.
3. Wash your face. This will clean up the oils produced overnight and the dirt you collected from tossing and turning your pretty face. It also will help wake you up with a splash of cold water.
4. Moisturizer. This will help with any dryness and will prep your skin for any makeup you have time to apply. Don't miss this step as your skin will be begging for moisture all day long.
5. For a polished look that will take you not more than a couple of minutes apply mascara, concealer, and lipstick. Mascara really opens up and brings attention to your eyes. If I had to choose one of the three options I would always pick mascara. Concealer for any bags or pesky pimples to even your skin. When your skin looks good you can't go wrong. Lipstick to brighten your face and add some color so it's not so flat.
6. Don't skimp on breakfast. Definitely put eating a good breakfast in front of doing your makeup. It kicks up your metabolism for the day. Most important meal of the day and blah.
OK so you should be set to jet my friends! I'm sure I will be doing this routine everyday but the first. Stay tuned for more back to school posts! I start school in exactly one week !!! Good luck on your school year!
Don't worry be happy
- Brianna
1. Dry shampoo your hair up. It will give you volume and suck up any oils you didn't get to wash out as you were too busy hitting the snooze button. I like the Suave Dry Shampoo.
2. Deodorant and perfume. Don't miss this step unless you want to feel and smell like a gremlin the rest of your day.
3. Wash your face. This will clean up the oils produced overnight and the dirt you collected from tossing and turning your pretty face. It also will help wake you up with a splash of cold water.
4. Moisturizer. This will help with any dryness and will prep your skin for any makeup you have time to apply. Don't miss this step as your skin will be begging for moisture all day long.
5. For a polished look that will take you not more than a couple of minutes apply mascara, concealer, and lipstick. Mascara really opens up and brings attention to your eyes. If I had to choose one of the three options I would always pick mascara. Concealer for any bags or pesky pimples to even your skin. When your skin looks good you can't go wrong. Lipstick to brighten your face and add some color so it's not so flat.
6. Don't skimp on breakfast. Definitely put eating a good breakfast in front of doing your makeup. It kicks up your metabolism for the day. Most important meal of the day and blah.
OK so you should be set to jet my friends! I'm sure I will be doing this routine everyday but the first. Stay tuned for more back to school posts! I start school in exactly one week !!! Good luck on your school year!
Don't worry be happy
- Brianna
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Dry Shampoo?
Several years ago I heard about this new invention called "dry shampoo". At first glance I thought "that's so totally weird like OMG never gonna try that" and now I'm like a dry shampoo hoarder. And this is why.
Perks of Being a Dry Shampoo User
Perks of Being a Dry Shampoo User
- Hair styles for dayz
- Less showers= less water= saving earth (you will be a hero)
- Saving real "old fashioned" shampoo
- Less time wasted on doing your hair everyday
- VA VA VOLUME
- You will smell like a citrus fruit
- Healthier hair by not washing hair everyday
- You will just become more well rounded in general so I suggest it
Tehe but seriously get some. I will do a post with a dry shampoo "fight night"
July Favorites
HELLO EVERYONE. Wow July. Where did you go? I had a great month of July and I hope you did too. I'm going to share with you some things I have been loving yo. Please enjoy.
MAKEUP-
Maybelline Illegal Lenghts Mascara $7 at any drugstore.
Great for as it says, lengthening. It really can give a false lashes effect that I adore as I'm a huge lover of dramatic eyelashes. I have hardly been wearing any makeup and if I do I am first to put on mascara. :)
SKINCARE-
HAIR-
MUSIC-
MAKEUP-
Maybelline Illegal Lenghts Mascara $7 at any drugstore.
Great for as it says, lengthening. It really can give a false lashes effect that I adore as I'm a huge lover of dramatic eyelashes. I have hardly been wearing any makeup and if I do I am first to put on mascara. :)
NAILS-
ZOYA Nail Polish in Paz $8 from www.zoya.com This is a really really BRIGHT neon orange polish that is just fab. Zoya is one of my favorite brands because they are so opaque and fast drying. Vibrant nail polish for summer is a staple of mine and this is at the top of the list. Get some.
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| Sorry this pic doesn't show how neon it is |
SKINCARE-
Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Eye Cream $18 from www.mariobadescu.com I hadn't used an eye cream in a long time until I received trial size Mario Badescu products in the mail. This is the only thing I could use as I had just started a new skincare regimen at the time I got it. This is great for hydrating my undereyes which have been surprisingly dry. I don't need any anti-aging help, but its killa for moisture.
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| Sample size |
Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo $13.95 from Lush stores or http://www.lushusa.com/No-Drought/9999903589,en_US,pd.html?start=10&cgid=liquid-shampoos
MOVIES-
This was given to me over a year ago and I haven't even made a dent in it. It smells heavenly and works like a dream. My only complaint is that while it does get out the oils, it leaves a white residue that can be tricky to brush out. It just takes some time, especially with the difficult packaging. This will last you a while as you only need a little and honestly this comes with sooo much product.
BODY-
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| 4.6 oz worth of goodness |
BODY-
Bath and Body Works Creamy Body Wash with Triple Moisture Complex in Warm Vanilla Sugar scent $12.50 from B&BW stores. I have almost finished this up and I will probably pick up another one as it smells SOO good. Not only that, but the scent lasts on your skin. YUM
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| JUST SMELL IT |
MOVIES-
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING RYAN GOSLING. I watched every movie on Netflix that had him in it and I loved every single one, but if I had to tell you one I would say go watch Blue Valentine. Mind you it is rated R and pretty inappropriate with the sex scenes and what not. He's just such a talented actor and it amazed me how he could play such completely different roles. The man is good at what he does. AH I just love it.
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| Pic via www.wikipedia.org |
MUSIC-
I'm going to list five songs I have been in love with. Go check them out !
Counting Stars- One Republic
Safe and Sound- Capital Cities
Pretty Brown Eyes- Cody Simpson (so catchy you don't even know)
Best Song Ever- One Direction
Everything Has Changed- Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran (<3 Eddie)
BOOK-
Paper Towns by John Green. I mentioned this in a different Current Favorites post, but I wasn't very far into it. I finished is a little while ago and MAN! I can't wait to read more John Green books because this was seriously bomb. The characters, the plot, the style, it was all perfect! :D
FASHION-
Kohls Tinseltown Pink Floral Shorts not sure of cost. These shorts. Just. Great. I have been wearing them a ton. They feel like athletic shorts, but look so cute. A win. Plus I'm not a pink wearer so these must be awesome.
Have a wonderful August you silly gooses!
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