News

I'm late! I know! But I did warn you, so....

Anyways, updates:
1. I was babysitting on Saturday and the kid accidentally knocked a glass of milk on my phone, so I am currently phoneless. However...
2. In about 2-3 weeks, I will be receiving my brand new iPhone 5! Which I unfortunately have to pay for, but...
3. I've been working a ton, so I can actually afford it! I'm either babysitting or working every day this week, so I'm saving up money for it. My parents are going to pay for half, thankfully, but it's still expensive because I'll be on an individual plan with Sprint now.
4. Work's been great! I haven't gotten paid yet, but I will next Monday. (:
5. I applied to the Ohio State University today! So that was super exciting, and I'm gonna be honest, that kinda demotivated me from applying to any other schools.

So that's it! I am saving most of my work money for college, but I'm setting aside a certain amount for clothes as well. (;

Apologies!

So I'm gonna go ahead and apologize now for the lack of posting that's about to occur because I'm super busy at the moment juggling school, college applications, and.. a JOB! 

That's right, I've got a job! I went to apply yesterday and they basically hired me on the spot.. so I'm not a member of the Riverbirch Lodge staff! I'll be hostessing, so that'll be fun! And my first training session is today (:

So, yeah! Apologies, don't hold it against me please! x

Doctor Who

Was brilliant and insane, finally. The last three episodes were a bit strange, but this one was excellent! Every minute was so intense, I had no idea what was going to happen. And it was so sad! But anyways. Yeah.

Doctor Who. Is amazing.

I'M IN COLLEGE!!!

This isn't a fashion/beauty related post, but whatever... It's exciting news!

On Friday, I came home and was pleasantly surprised by a huge envelope bearing the words "Congratulations!" on it! I applied to the University of Pittsburgh back in the beginning of the month, and since they have rolling admissions, I've been accepted already!

I'm actually extremely excited because Pittsburgh looks beautiful and it's up north; the location is really perfect for me! After some investigation, my dad also decided he was a fan, so there's actually a fairly high possibility I could end up at Pitt! I just need a few scholarships since I'm out of state, but hopefully I'll get some money from them. 

Anyways, I just thought I'd share the news! I was accepted to their College of Business Administration and their Honors College program (:

outfit of the day - - - september 20

Dress: Forever 21

Belt: Kohl's

Necklace: PacSun

Shoes: Macy's

The weather is finally cooling down here! In fact, it's gotten to the point where I actually have to turn on the heat in the mornings! 

However, autumn is my favorite time of the year for a variety of reasons: candles, fashion, weather, scenery..

I actually have this obsession with candles because they smell so good and they're kind of romantic, in a way. They're warm and lovely ^^ So I picked up two of the Bath and Body Works three-wick candles today; one is Cider Lane and the other is Leaves, which both smell amazing! 

I really do love autumn, especially since I can start layering clothing again! And of course, the fair will be in town soon, which I'm really excited for. 

So yeah! I can't wait for the leaves to start changing colors and for it to be cool enough to drink hot chocolate again! (: 

outfit of the day - - - september 10

The weather was beautiful today! Mid-70s, so it was the perfect weather for layering. I've been really into layering pieces lately. This outfit is actually a shirt on top of a dress! I wasn't sure how I felt about the entire white lace ensemble, so I thought I'd make it a bit more casual and my style with the polka dotted shirt. The white lace dress is actually something I picked up over Labor Day weekend. The polka dotted shirt actually has a zipper in the back, as well!

I got these short cowboy boots at Target over the weekend for $9! 

I love how this collar peeks out; the lace details are beautiful.

And, of course, I have to have my bow. 

Top 5 Favorite Trends:

1. Collared shirts

2. Polka dots

3. Bows

4. Oversized sweaters

5. Boots!

Polka dotted top: Forever 21

Lace dress: Forever 21

Belt: Wet Seal

Socks: Kohl's

Boots: Target

outfit of the day - - - september 6

I am getting so good at this blogging thing. ;P (knock on wood)

So I think this sweater is ADORABLE. Because - if you watch Legend of Korra, you'll get this - it looks like PABU! It's a freaking FIREFOX! 

The skirt was one of the things I got at Forever 21 this past weekend, by the way. I don't think I'll do a haul; I feel like everything will end up on here eventually.

Top: Target

Skirt: Forever 21

I wore black Converse with this outfit.

outfit of the day - - - september 5

Look, it's a kitty! ^^ Haha, so I recently got this sweater/sweatshirt at Forever 21 and I love it! I think it's really cute and it's super comfortable. I actually got this a size up because it was on sale when I got it, but I like it this way because I really like the whole oversized sweater trend. I felt kinda nerdy-prep when I wore this today; I don't know if that's an accurate description of the style, but whatever. x) 

Also, I love these shoes. They're like wedge booties from Target and they have a kind of clog design, I guess? 

And you can't tell with the sweater on, but the collared shirt is really cool! I really like how it's made of lace, and the sleeves are studded! I decided to pair this under the sweater because I like the collar trend and I think it peeks out kinda nicely.

Sweater: Forever 21

Collared Top: China

Bottoms: Abercrombie Kids

Shoes: Target

outfit of the day - - - september 1

So now that my school schedule is pretty lax and leaves me with nothing to do, I'm gonna try to blog more! A Labor Day Weekend Haul should be coming pretty soon.. But no promises.

Anyways, these shorts are kind of awesome because a) they look like a skirt! and b) they have POCKETS. It's really different from anything else I have in my closet, and I really liked the pattern as well.

Top: Forever 21

Shorts: Forever 21

Belt: Forever 21

Necklace: Charming Charlie's

Headband: Claire's

outfit of the day - - - april 10

This is a very procrastinated outfit of the day post... 

Anyways, I got a few compliments on this outfit today, so I thought I'd share.

long, grey cardigan - forever 21; red&white striped tank - forever 21; high-waist shorts - american eagle outfitters; braided brown belt - forever 21; sheer black tights - kohl's; pendant necklace - wet seal

I wore black Converse with this outfit, in case you were wondering.

Hope you enjoyed!

x

Mucha Mascara

[AN: first post of the new year! A little late, though... Heh.]

So recently, I've been kind of going crazy with mascara... I think I've tried at least six different mascaras in the past two months. -_- But anyways, I thought I'd do a small mascara review as a sort of filler post - dedicated to my dear friend Alexis (her blog here!)

So in order of when I got them... Let's proceed!

1. CoverGirl's LashBlast Luxe:

Let me just say that I love, love, LOVE this mascara. I first started using it in January of last year and it did not disappoint at all. I used it religiously for an entire year before I decided I should switch things up, but this is honestly probably still my favorite. It comes in four shades, if I'm not mistaken, and the color is dark with shimmer-y particles in it. And it looks absolutely gorgeous! Especially in the sunlight, when you can really tell that it's sparkling. It's minor clumping, flaking, etc., but it really just depends on the weather conditions, I think. Plus, I didn't try a waterproof version, so that could also be it. But anyways, I definitely suggest that you try this mascara out!
[I used the shades black platinum and black emerald. Black platinum worked best with my eye color.]






2. Maybelline's Colossal:

I experienced a few problems with this mascara - the first time I wore it, it smudged so much that I looked like a raccoon! Also, it caused a lot of irritation - the area around my eyes was swollen and itchy. It has this weird rose scent to it, which might be what I'm allergic to. But considering how I was sensitive to this mascara, I would not recommend it. There wasn't really anything special about it, and like I said, the smudging was awful.












3. Lancome's Hypnose Drama:

I think this mascara is probably my second-favorite, out of the ones that I've tried. It is better quality, since it's department store, but it's super expensive! The only reason I was able to try it is because it came in a free gift with purchase set. But I love this mascara - the curved brush really helps to lift the lashes, and it didn't smudge at all for me! There wasn't flaking or anything, either, from my experiences. But anyways, I love this mascara, as well, and it's become my daily one for the moment.
[I'm almost out though! :( I wish I could afford to get more!]








4. Maybelline's Volume Express - Flared:

There's nothing I particularly love or hate about this mascara. I mean, it just kind of does the job. It needs to be built up slightly, but other than that, it just works fine.

















5. Loreal's Voluminous - Carbon Black:

The first time I used this mascara, I was kind of amazed. That doesn't mean I love it, but I was really surprised because my lashes were still soft the whole day! I could still tell that I had mascara on, but my lashes felt kind of wet still, as if I had just applied it. So the texture of it is pretty nice, but it does smudge a little. Personally, I don't actually think I like the texture that much - it was just different. It clumps a little bit, but it's not terrible.









And last, but not least...
6. Lancome's Hypnose Doll Lashes:

Again, this brand is a little bit higher-end. But I definitely am impressed. It didn't quite hold up to my expectations, but it definitely does elongate my lashes, I think. I'm not extremely pleased with the hold, as it doesn't hold my curl, but overall, it's pretty good. I love the flower detail on the packaging, as well. ^^ Although I wouldn't necessarily say the mascara gives me doll lashes, it does a nice job of emphasizing my barely-there lashes. So I like it.








So there you have it! Hope this was slightly helpful, and sorry for the long absence! I'll do my best to update more often, but no guarantees.

Bye!