Beauty Haul!

April showers bring May flowers and new makeup?
Heeey everyone!
I just picked up some new things at Ulta and Walmart and I would love to share the goodies that I picked up! A few of these I've heard a lot of hype about, so I can't wait to try all these new products!

Ulta:

So I really wanted the NYX butter gloss in Cupcake, but sadly it was out of stock. I had recently purchased Creme Brûlée and I absolutely loved the formula. Instead of Cupcake, I picked up the color Peaches and Creme.

Next I picked up the Maybelline Baby Skin. I've heard so much about this, so I decided to give it a try! It's a great price- only around six bucks too!

Finally the last thing I purchased from Ulta was a NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil! I've also heard a lot of hype about this project, and yes, I was very late in joining this train, but I finally remembered to pick it up!
I got the color 611 in Yogurt

Walmart:

Three words: Milani Baked Blushes. Yes. I have heard so much about these, and I am finally able to try them! I picked up two, in the shades Rose D' Oro and Luminoso. Rose D' Oro is almost exactly like it sounds, shimmery and rosy gold, yet it has peach undertones as well. Luminoso is a bit of a warm peachy pinky color. 

Here is the Milani Liquid Eye Liner Pencil. I personally prefer pencil eyeliners to liquid eyeliners, as they are easier to apply and better for everyday wear. Yet, I heard that this liner is also great for creating a darker line as well as everyday wear.
I purchased the color 02 brown.

I also bought two mini Juicy Couture fragrances. They are so cute! Both are only 5 mL and are great for travel! I got the scents Couture Couture and of course, Viva La Juicy. These sizes are great as they can be good for testing scents before committing to a full size bottle and are great if you travel a lot or to just slip into your purse!

I needed a new BB Cream, even though I love my Shinbi BB Cream, I couldn't seem to find it anywhere! So I decided to pick up the Maybelline Dream Pure BB Cream. It says it helps prevent breakouts, and contains 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment. Win-Win! I got this in the shade Medium.

Here I picked up the Maybelline DreamLumi touch highlighting concealer in the shade 350. I liked the concept of this item as I passed by it so, in the basket it went!

Finally, I got the Coach Fragrance in Coach Love, and I purchased the full 30 mL bottle. It is floral-y, and a little musky, and smells ah-mazing!

That's it for my haul! I hope you enjoyed reading and comment below if you are interested in reviews on a few of the items once I have tried  them! As always, until next time!~ XOXO

Money Saving Tips: Fashion

Hi Everyone!
I was inspired to do this post because I am currently a high school student, which means I don't have a lot of spare money to always buy high priced fashion items, so here are my tips to be able to look great without spending all your money!

1. Check the sale rack! Especially for expensive stores, you can find great steals in the clearance and sale areas!

2. If you are on a budget, do not spend a lot of money on trends. They do not stay "in" for a long time and you may not get your money's worth on them. Try places like H&M or Forever 21 in order to find nicely priced and cute trendy items.

3. Buy some basics! A white tee, a leather jacket, a denim jacket, and a good pair of dark wash jeans are amazing staples to any closet, and investing in one of each of these items leaves you with an infinite number of outfit combinations you can do!

4. I suggest splurging on accessories as opposed to clothing items 90% of the time. Why? Accessories  can be re-worn and re-worn with different outfits, and they are usually very versatile. Shoes are also usually a very good investment, as they can be worn more as opposed to something like an expensive shirt.

5. Calculate your cost per wearing. Take an item, and tell yourself honestly how many times you are going to wear that item. Then divide the price of the item by the number of times you are going to wear it in maybe a year, perhaps. Like if you are going to wear a $100 dress only once, that is $50 per wear. But, if you are going to wear a $100 dollar pair of shoes 50 times, you are getting a much better deal here. You don't have to do this for every item, just the few things that you are hesitant about.

6. If you are hesitant about buying an item, ask the cashier to place it on hold while you scour the mall for other things. Then come back later to decide whether or not to buy it. This will save you from those return trips and instinctive buys.

7. Check the tag of those "weird" fabrics of things like blazers, blouses, and some skirts. If the cleaning label says "Dry Clean Only", ask yourself whether you will take good care of the item. If you are not, it is probably not worth the buy if it's going to either rarely get washed or ruined.

8. Figure out your shopping style. Do you like shopping alone or with friends? I personally like shopping with friends as they always give their honest opinion about whether or not a thing looks good on.

9. If you are eyeing a splurge, a suggest maybe giving the idea a week or two to sink in. Often after that week, that splurge item doesn't look so worth splurging on anymore. If it does still look as enticing as ever, go for it!

10. Contrary to tip #1, check out the sale section, but do not buy something simply because it is a good deal.  If you buy a lot of things that you will barely wear just because the price is right, all those "cheap" items become not so cheap anymore. Those small numbers add up, and sooner or later if you hadn't bought things that were just "a good deal" and not because you genuinely liked them, you could have had a good chunk of money to buy something high end that you really liked.

11. Expand your shopping circle. Check out new stores, even the pricey ones, as many have great deals and sales going on all the time.

12. Finally, do NOT buy stuff because everyone else has it or if it is just a trend. Spend money on things you genuinely like, not because everyone else likes it, because it is these items that you will wear the most.


I hope you liked these tips and keep an eye out for Part 2 (Beauty)!
Comment below with your tips and your thoughts on my tips!
Until next time~ XOXO

Life is All But A Dream

OOTD: Comfy Florals

Hello-o lovelies!

So on Friday my friend and fellow blogger (click here to check her out) decided to head to our local mall to do some shopping!

When I go shopping, my outfit has to be 

1. comfortable 

2. easy to change out of

 3. hands free

So this rules out uncomfortable jackets that I probably will have to carry around, clutches, high heels,  and sweaters.

Why sweaters? Because when you are constantly in and out of the dressing rooms, changing out of sweaters can be a static party for your hair. You can combat this by bringing a dryer sheet, but it still brings unwanted hassle to your shopping experience.

For this outfit, I chose some really soft and comfortable high waisted shorts, a cropped floral tank, and a cream cardigan. For shoes I chose my oxfords, and I decided to keep the accessorizing minimal because it can be a hassle to be shopping with too much clinking and clanging going on: a simple necklace will do the trick. 

Finally I chose one of my favorite purses for the springtime. It's neutral, and has a hint of coral which adds a fun pop of color!

Side note: I also suggest bringing a hair tie, because sometimes a simple ponytail is just what a girl needs on a tiring shopping day! 

Where things are from:

Top: Hand-me-down 

Shorts: F21

Cardigan: H&M

Shoes: Ross; Madden Girl

Bag: Coach

Necklace: F21

My next spring trends post should be up in a few days! Until next time! XOXO

Spring Trends: White on White

Hey everyone! I am back with another of my series for wearable spring trends.

This time I am going to show you guys one of my favorites: White on White.

This was also a trend, although not a prominent, last spring. Here are my tips to attack this trend!

1. Add splashes of COLOR! That way, your outfit isn't just completely monochromatic, but it has a little bit of fun in it! For example, a neon wallet, or bright sunnies! I think even bright lipstick would be stunning!

2. To go along with tip #1, choose Pastels if you want to have a softer look; likewise, choose Bright colors for a BOLD look.

3. Keep your accessories simple. The white on white is already a statement: a hunk of jewelry will just block the boldness of this look- not to mention, you'll look cluttered.

4. A easy way to break the monochromatic look of this trend is to tie a flannel around your waist. 

5. For the bold: long pants really show off this trend. For the less bold: shorts can still pull of the trend, but it won't be as big of a statement. A white dress is most likely the easiest way to wear this trend.

6. I suggest silver jewelry for a clean and fresh look!
7. This isn't really a styling tip, but it is re-allllyy important! Carry around some Tide pens or stain removers because this is a tricky trend to wear- it gets dirty really easily!
8. This trend is easier to style for casual wear than formal wear. But for a little more of a formal look, a little white dress and some cute white wedges are a simple way to wear this trend without being to dramatic.
9. Make sure your shades of white are around the SAME! Contrary to popular belief, not all whites are the same. Before heading out the door do a quick color check. When two drastically different whites are put together, the look isn't as clean. 

Tell me what YOU think of this trend! How are you liking this series? Do you have any suggestions for future Spring Trends posts? Comment below!
Next trend on the list: Kimonos

Until next time~ XOXO

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