July Favs!

Hey everyone! It's time for my July favs! I will do a summer faves later too, but for now this is just July!

Beauty:

• Maybelline the Falsies Waterproof Mascara
• Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights in Bakes Starburst (highlighting powder w/ different colors. Great as eyeshadow!)
• Smashbox Fusion Blush is Regal (nice peach flush. I have a natural pink tint to my face, so this blush doesn't overdo it!)
• Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder (doesn't mattify my face for long, but works great for greasy hair and other misc things!)
• Rue 21 Revert Eco Perfume (longest lasting cheap perfume ever! And it smells great! I get so many compliments on it, especially from guys!)

Clothing:

• TOMS Shoes!
• Bermuda shorts (not too short, not too long, and not an awkward length!)
• Casual Tees
• Oversized Sweaters (for those cold summer nights)

Accesories:

• Anklets (so cute and very boho!)
• DIY Bracelets
• Simple Necklaces
• Feathers! (extensions, earrings, necklaces, everything!)
• Crossbody Bags! (cute, functional and hands free!)

Music!

• There For Tommorrow (link)
• This Century (link)
•  The Ready Set (link)
• Artist Vs Poet (link)
• Tyler Ward (link)

Hope you guys enjoyed! What are your July faves?

How To: Beachy Waves

So my hair doesn't hold scrunching well at all! But I tried this method and it totally worked for me!

What you need: 2 Hair ties, Scrunching spray/gel or sea salt (I used Garnier Fructis Wonder Waves) a towel or cotton tee (I used a towel because they make your hair frizzy. My hair is super sleek so I wanted to rough it up a bit. If you don't want frizz or want to minimize it, then use a cotton t-shirt). Hair spray (optional. I didn't use any but a great one is Tresemme Tres Spray super hold)

1. Make sure your hair is damp and not soaking wet! After about half an hour to an hour after I take a shower I do this. If you have hard to curl hair then I wouldn't suggest brushing your hair
2. Spray scrunching spray all throughout your hair and scrunch with towel/tee.
3. Scrunch hair up into two bunches on each side of your head. Yes, you will look funny!
4. Let dry! For me it usually takes about half an hour. If you're in a rush, you can blow dry your hair in these bunches. You can also sleep with these in.
5. Let your hair down! Style as needed I wouldn't recomend brushing it out!

The end result!

Summer 2011 Tag!!

Hey everyone! So sorry I haven't posted in a while but I promise I'm getting back on track! Let me know if you have any requests. So today I'm doing the Summer 2011  Tag and I hope all of you do it too! I know you're supposed to do it in the beginning of summer, but I'm doing it at the end so :)

1. When did you/are you getting out of school? May 27th
2. How long is your summer vacation this year? 2 months and 3 weeks
3. What were you most excited for this summer? Festivals, carnivals and concerts!
4. Are you going on any vacations? If so, where? Nope my family goes on a vacation every other year so I will next year!
5. What is your song of the summer? Any Other Way by the Summer Soundtrack or God Damn You're Beautiful by ChesterSee
6. What's your favorite trend for this summer? Oversized shirts!
7. Do you have any summer traditions? Bonfires, HeavenFest and Warped Tour!
8. Are you going to any camps? I helped out at Middle School Church Camp then attended the High School one and I'm going to cheer camp next week!
9. What is your favorite summer snack? Berries!
10. Are you working a summer job? Not this summer!
11. Do you have a favorite summer memory? Camp is always AMAZING and I love going to Warped Tour with my sister!
12. What is your all-time favorite makeup product for the summertime? Wapterproof Mascara!
13. Would you rather be laying out tanning or in the water? Both!
14. Are you going to any concerts this summer? So many! I love summer concerts/festivals!
15. Would you rather wear flip flops or sandals? Sandals
16. What do you want to get out of this summer? Summer homework!

Hope you enjoyed! Make sure to let me know if you do it!

My Makeup Story!

1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup?

~7th Grade which was just mascara
2. How did you get into makeup?
~My friend and sister started wearing it so I wanted to too. When I got into it seriously it was because I discovered the beauty community on YouTube
3. What are some of your favorite brands?
~MAC, Stila and CoverGirl
4. What does makeup mean to you?
~Enhancing your natural beauty to boost confidence some!
5. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be?
~Mascara, concealer, lipstain, and bronzer (that's what I wear normally anyways!)
6. What is your favorite thing about makeup?
~It can transform yourself into whoever you want and change your attitude
7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup?
~I use both, things are meant to splurge and some to save!
8. What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner?
~Don't overdo it! Makeup is to enhance your natural features, and practice!
9. What is one makeup trend you never understood?
~Purple, blue, green, unnatural colored lip products
10. What do you think about the beauty community?
~I love it! It's so friendly and you can always learn something no matter how much you already know!

What to Wear?

We all know those scenerios when you just don't know what to wear to an event. Is it formal? Is it casual? Is it a mix? Here are some tips to help you decode what to wear.

• Venue. A ballroom or formal resterraunt calls for a classy, formal dress. Hip clubs or cocktail parties signal knee length, fun party dresses. Light, wispy fabrics are appropirate at garden parties or more casual events.
• Time. Weekend brunch or afternoon tea require little, casual dresses, but no black durring the day. Pool parties or BBQ's are obviously casual, but make sure to carry a cover up with you if you wear a swimsuit! Late nights are more formal
• Hosts. If the person hosting the event tends to dress casually, then chances are they will be at there event. Don't go completley casual though! You can always call the host if they're your friend and find out what they're wearing.

Still confused? When in doubt, dress up a little. What's the worst case? You look a little more fabulous than everyone else? If someone complains, tell them you have another event to go to afterwards. Hope you guys enjoyed!

8 Tips for Going Vintage

Hey everyone! So I'm sure we all know that going vintage has been a trend for a while now. It can be hard sometimes shopping vintage though. Here are 8 tips that help:

1. Modern. Does this vintage piece look modern? I know that's a lot of irony, but if the piece doesn't have a touch of modernism, it will look too costume-y.
2. Quality. While many things can be fixed by a cobber or tailor, there are somethings that just can't. Beware of holes, missing beads/jewels, stains (if they've been on the piece that long, they're most likley not coming off now), and shattered hems.
3. Desire. Make sure that you will actually wear this daily! It can be tempting to get something, but make sure you love it, and will actually wear it.
4. Label. Just because a piece of clothing has a certain brand, it doesn't mean it's always better. Little known designers can work just as well.
5. Company. Make sure you go with someone that you trust will tell you what looks good and what's too costume like.
6. Trends. Forget them. Most vintage stores carry the things they do because they're timeless, therefore trends do not apply here.
7. Statement. Vintage jewlery is all about statement making!
8. Fake. Vintage doesn't mean it has to be real diamonds, pearls ect.

Hope you guys enjoyed, and I hope this helps! What are your favorite vintage shops?

Summer Besties! (MacBarbie07 Tag)

1) Lip product
~CoverGirl NatureLuxe GlossBalms (glossy but moisturizing, light)
2) Blush
~I have a natural blush so I don't wear any
3) Nail Polish
~China Glaze Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (perfect yellow! Fron Summer 2010)
4) Liquid face product
~Stila Tinted Moisturizer (light coverage)
5) Powder face product
~BareMinerals Mineral Veil (light coverage)
6) Hair product
~Remington Airwave Hair Dryer (gives the perfect beachy waves!)
7) Eye product
~CoverGirl LashBlast Waterproof (makes lashes long and beautiful, but waterproof!)
8) Self Tanner (or any tanning item)
~Jergen's NaturalGlow (long process but very natural) or St. Tropez (darker, faster)
9) Fashion accessory
~Bright, bold bracelets!
10) Clothing piece
~Dresses

Hope you guys enjoyed! This was a tag done by MacBarbie07 (her video) and I loved it so much so I decided I'd do one of my own. What are your favories for summer? I tag all of you!