Statement Necklaces

Hello! My favorite accessory to liven up an outfit is a statement necklace. The problem is usually they are super expensive! I found the perfect website that offers great necklaces all  under $25! 

Urban Peach Boutique

Use discount code THANKS for 20% off your purchase! 

August Favorites !!!

Hello Everyone! I just uploaded my August favorites! 

My AUGUST FAVORITES LINK CLICK ME!!!

Products mentioned:

Anastasia Catwalk Palette
Milani Flora Passion Blush
Rimmel Bronzer
China Glaze Seduction and Rose Among Thorns
Loreal Sublime Tanning Wipes
Got 2 Be Hairspray
Bath and Body Works Blueberry Pumpkin Patch
Maybelline Vivid Pink
Rimmel Lipstick 60

Enjoy !

Thirsty Thursday !

It's that time of the year y'all! Pumpkin lattes are in the air! I thought I was addicted to Starbucks lattes but now Dunkin donuts has a light pumpkin latte. Wooohoooo! What are you drinking today?

Dating Costars: Risking Entertainment For All

Why is it that all single costars seem to decide to date just before the first movie is released. What if it doesn't work out??? Should we be subjected to a lack luster performance after the inevitable break up?

Lily Collins and Jamie Campbell Bower they started dating after being cast in the hopeful series of Mortal Instrument Movies. They split two weeks before the movie came out in theaters. 

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder started dating in late 2011. Their breakup was announced this summer right after filming the latest season of Vampire Diaries. (Ya know the one where their characters finally fall in love)

Everyone knows the on and off couple Robert and Kristin. 

Emily VanCamp and Joshua Bowman star together in Revenge. They have been together since the show premiered in 2012. Currently they are still going strong.

Then there is the most addictive teen flick Pitch Perfect. They just announced the sequel is being written! Skylar Astin and Anna Camp have also been dating since filming Pitch Perfect.

They just cast the costars for the 50 shades of grey movie trilogy. I can only hope these two wait until the third movie if they decide to date. I mean come on people! I need that passion to make it through all three movies! ;)

2013 Fall Makeup Trends and Chocolate Orange Cake

Smokey Eyes are in the air. Summer is coming to an end fast and my favorite season will be here before we know it! As the weather cools down it is a lot easier to where a smokey eye since we do not have to worry about everything smearing around in the humidity. 


Thick lashes and smokey lower lash lines have been appearing everywhere. I can see why! One of my favorite trends so far. I have been buying two sets of Ardell demi wispies and gluing them together for a full natural look. Super cheap and easy way to try out one of the hottest looks of the season! 

Now lets talk cake. My two favorite flavor combos have always been oranges and chocolate. I made a simple chocolate cake and added a little fresh orange juice, but the real star is the icing. Orange. Butter. Cream. Recipe follows, 5 lbs may also. Sorry! 

Orange Buttercream

1 Cup Softened Butter
1 Cup Shortening
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tbsp Fresh Orange Juice
1 Tsp Orange Extract
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
Orange Food Coloring  if desired.

Cream together butter and shortening. Add juice and extracts. Slowing add in the powdered sugar. If it is too thick you can add a little milk, cream or water. Tada! You have an amazing creamy orange frosting!

Channeling Clarissa Fray

Hello! With all the excitement around the new movie Mortal Instruments I decided to replicate Clary's sultry shadow hunter look. 

What I used:

Loreal Semi Permanent Gloss In Light Auburn

Loreal True Match Lumi W3

Rimmel Bronzer Sun Dance

Rimmel Black Eye Liner

The Balm Nude Tude Palette 

Loreal Volumize Mascara Blackest Black

Rimmel Lipstick 104

EOS Lip Balm

Mac Blush Style

Forever 21 Faux Leather Jacket 

Forever 21 Gold Necklace

China Glaze Seduce Me

First off, my hair is already brown and blonde ombre. I used  the red gloss over my blonde to create a red ombre effect similar to the color Lily Collins has in the movie.

After applying my foundation I used sultry in the nude tude palette and a fluffy blending brush for a natural smokey eye. I also smoked out my lower lash line. I tight lined and lined my water line with the Rimmel eyeliner. Lily has very thick eye lashes so I used two coats of mascara. With all the fighting and love scenes her cheeks are often blushed so I bronzed liberally over my hair light and cheeks. Using my blush I touched the apples of my cheeks and the top of my nose. I finished up the look by applying the lipstick and balm with my fingers for a very natural wine stained lip.

Definitely try this look! I am loving it for fall not to mention for my inner badass ;)

20 pounds down and counting

As some of you may know, I have been working the past few months on getting into shape. I thought I'd share a few pictures of my progress. 

This is me at my biggest. 160 lbs. I was definitely avoiding the fact that I had gained weight and I still cannot believe I was ever that big. 

So now I am currently working with a friend to get down to my goal weight. I have been setting 10 pound goals for myself to make it more achievable. 

This is me 20 lbs lighter. I still have a long way to go, but I am happy with my progress so far :)