OOTD: Wizard of Oz School Play

Hello everyone! I’m really sorry about not posting last week. I know it’s out of the ordinary for me to not post on schedule, but I had a busy weekend and couldn’t get my blog post up. Today I bring to you an OOTD post. I haven’t done one of these in a while, so I thought it would be fun. Recently I went to go see the production of the Wizard of Oz at my friend’s school that she was a part of, so I thought I would share with you guys what my outfit looked like. Let’s get started! 

I like this outfit because it’s more simple, yet girly and a bit dressy while still maintaining casual vibes. It was great for the 70° range weather. 

Semi-Sheer Blue Sunflower Tank Top- Kohls, $10

Button-up Jean Skirt- Papaya, $15

Long Silver Sunburst Necklace- Loft, $25

Nude Lace-Up Pointed Toe Flats- Charlotte Russe, $25
That’s all for today’s post! I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time. 

Lush Bath Bomb Mini Haul and Reviews

Hello everybody! Since I have been trying to do more of a variety of blog posts, I thought that it would be fun to buy some bath bombs from Lush and review them for you guys. There is no Lush store near where I live, but luckily I had some gift cards from Christmas I could use. I have been planning this post for a while now (I bought all of these before Valentine’s Day) so I’m not sure if Lush is currently selling all of these bath bombs I purchased, but most of them probably aren’t limited to holidays/seasons. Let’s get into this post!

 

 

The first bath bomb I purchased is the Dragon’s Egg Bath Bomb. I wanted to try it out because the name of it suggested that it would have something inside. It appeared to be white with bits of color sticking out. It has a really, sugary sweet smell like candy. At first I was wary because I tend to not like super sugary scents, but once in the bath this was incredible.

 

 

 

 

 

Inside this bath bomb was a beautiful orange color, which is what color my bath turned. The sweet sugary scent kind of reminded me of a childhood candy, like Pez or pixie stix. The bath bomb also made the water have subtle gold shimmers in it. The sweet candy-like scent was actually incredibly relaxing, and the bath color was gorgeous.

 

 

 

The second bath bomb I got is Tisty Tosty. This is a white heart-shaped bath bomb with flowers in it. I believe this came out around Valentine’s Day, but I’m not sure if it is still being sold or not. This has a very perfumey, floral scent. I would almost describe it as reminding me of the stereotypical grandmother, but not in a bad way, almost comforting and relaxing. This is a pretty subtle bath bomb, it doesn’t turn the bath any colors, it just has a very soothing relaxing smell to it so if you’re not a fan of the glittery, colored baths then this might be better for you.

 

 

 

 

The third bath bomb I got was Intergalactic. I had seen so many great reviews about this bath bomb, so I really wanted to try it. It’s a shimmery blue color with yellow and pink streaks running around it. This bath bomb is unscented, which is only a tad disappointing because the stunning color makes up for it. This turned my bath into a beautiful, shimmery, sapphire blue color. It’s extremely pretty.

 

  

 
  
   

The 4th bath bomb I got was Sakura. This is a white bath bomb with a floral scent, but it is not quite as perfumey as Tisty Tosty, it’s more natural and fresh. It has these little blue, green, and pink things in it that look kind of like poprock candy,  I was a bit disappointed in this bath bomb, because it didn’t have any color, and unlike the Tisty Tosty bath bomb, the scent was so subtle you could barely smell it.

 

 

  

  

The last bath bomb I got was Guardian of the Forest. It’s just light and dark green. It’s incredible, because this smells exactly like the forest. It has a rainforest-esque, refreshing, plant-like smell. It’s also not very subtle, but I like that because it’s a very relaxing scent to me. This tunred my bath a gorgeous shimmery, emerald green color.

 

 

 

 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you enjoyed it, and see you next time!

 

 

Get Ready With Me: Sadie Hawkins Dance

Hey everybody! My school had a Sadie Hawkins Dance last night, so I thought that I would post my outfit, hair, and makeup.  I hope this helps to inspire you guys for any spring dances or formal events you may be going to. Let’s get started!

Outfit:

White, Orange, and Pink Floral High-Necked Dress: Papaya, $21

So my dress is this gorgeous floral dress. I love the high neckline, and the pattern. I was also really happy to get such a nice dress for only $21.

For shoes, I wore these simple white faux-snakeskin almond-toed flats I got from Charlotte Russe, for about $8 ( see my spring haul post for more details)

 

 

Hair:

 

I found this idea for my hair on Pinterest, and I tried it and it doesn’t quite look how it was supposed to, but I think it still looks pretty.

This is what the tutorial is in case you want to try it:

 

Makeup:

(The second pic is my friend and I but I covered her face for privacy )

 

Routine-

1: First I primed my face with Maybelline Master Prime Blur+ Redness Control Primer.

2: I applied my foundation, and I used a mixture of L’Oréal Visible Lift Blur Foundation and L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation to more accurately match my skin tone.

3: I then applied some eye primer on my eyelids, and some concealer for touch ups all over my face. I also applied some under-eye concealer and set it with elf’s High Definition Undereye Setting Powder to prevent smearing and smudging.

4: Next I applied my Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Hermosa Rose as a bronzer, and added some blush and blended it in.

5: Then I applied some eyeshadow from an elf palette. (I believe I got the palette from Target for about $10) I used a nude, pink glimmer color as a base and applied a metallic copper color to the outer edge of my eyelid, and blended it into the crease.

6: I then applied some Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black with an angled brush, making it winged.

7: Next I applied some Maybelline Lash Sensational Luscious Full Fan Effect Mascara to my top and bottom eyelashes.

8: Lastly, I finished my makeup look with some Revlon Super Lustrous Pearl Lipstick in Wild Orchid, which is a beautiful pearly bright pink color.

 

That’s all for today’s post! I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time. And stay tuned, I have some exciting blog posts coming up!

 

Spring Haul 2016| American Eagle, Bath and Body Works+ More

Hello everyone! Spring is fast approaching, and I’m so happy about it because I’m tired of this cold weather. Since spring is almost here, all of the spring clothing is coming into stores. I haven’t gone shopping for a while, but I went shopping today so you know what that means. Today I come to you guys with a haul post! This is one of my favorite posts to do, so let’s get started! 

American Eagle

  

Red Sheer Dress, on sale for $16, originally $40

I only got one thing from American Eagle because their clothes are a bit pricey for me, but I got this on sale so that was awesome. I think this is a nice, simple piece that can be dressed up or down for any season. 

Bath and Body Works

If you guys know me, and have been reading my posts for a while you know that I have a bit of a problem with candles. I love them, so of course when I saw the new ones at Bath and Body Works I couldn’t resist. The candles pictured below are all the smallest size of candle, which are $4.50 each. 

  
I smelled this candle a few months ago, but they only had it in the largest size which was too expensive for me, so when I saw this mini one today in the store I got super excited. It has a very subtle, refreshing scent with sweet, almost sugary undertones.
  
This candle’s title pretty much explains the general scent of it, but I’ll describe it more in-depth in case you may want to buy it but aren’t sure. When I smell this, it reminds me of a tropical beach and tropical fruits. It’s a perfect fruity summer scent. 
  

I absolutely love this scent, it’s probably my favorite candle out of all that I bought today. It has a strong sweet peachy scent, mingled with citrus notes. This is amazing for spring and summer. 
  
This is a pretty girly scent. It has a strong perfumed, floral scent that is relaxing and reminds me of the month of April. 

Papaya

  

White high-necked sheer floral dress, $21

I have a thing for floral prints, and this one drew me in. My school has a dance coming up in the beginning of March, so this is perfect for that. I’ve also noticed that clothing with high necklines is becoming very trendy. 

  
 Peach and White High-Necked Pleated Tank Top, $10

I love these colors together for spring and summer, and when I saw that this was on sale for just $10, I knew I needed it. 

  
Button-Down Denim Skirt, $18

I’ve noticed that lately faux suede and denim button-down skirts have been quite trendy lately, and since I already have a faux suede one, I really wanted a denim one. Plus, it’s a wardrobe basic and you can match it with almost anything. 

  
Peach Floral Sheer Romper, $24

I think rompers are so adorable for the warmer weather! And as I said before, I do have a thing for floral prints so my outfits tend to circle around florals for spring. This is actually not something I would typically wear, just because I don’t wear these colors much, but I believe I saw this used in an outfit on Instagram the other day, and I really liked it. Lately I’ve been really trying to wear things I wouldn’t normally go for, and expand my fashion comfort zone in a way so this will definitely help me. 

Charlotte Russe

  

Blue, Mint Green, and White Push-Up Bikini Top, $20

I just recently learned that I’m going to the outer banks over spring break, so I tried to keep that in mind while shopping today and then I saw this. This looks a lot like the bathing suits from Triangl, but this one was way cheaper. I especially like that a strap is included because if it weren’t, then this would not stay up on my chest. I have a pretty small chest, so a bikini top like this is very flattering on me. 

  
Taupe Lace-Up Flats, $25

I’ve been really loving the whole lace-up shoes trend, and since I didn’t have any I decided to grab a pair. I was going to get a red pair, but a friend convinced me to get a neutral color like this because it matches a lot. 

  
White Faux Snakeskin Almond-Toe Flats, $8 (shoes were buy one, get one $8)

Since the shoes were on sale, I got another pair. I think these are very simple and practical. And since I didn’t own any white shoes, these were great for me. 

   

  
 
Royal Blue High-Necked Embellished Keyhole Tank Top, $15

This is a bit more dressy than most of the items I bought. I could see myself wearing this for dinner out with family or perhaps a date in the future. I absolutely love this royal blue color, it’s such a pretty jewel tone. The keyhole along with the embellishments are beautiful, unique features. 

   
 
Black and Maroon Sheer Pattern Crop Top, $5 (on sale)

I wear these colors all the time, so I loved this top. I found it in the clearance section, and I was amazed at the price. I especially like how this is a very subtly cropped top, so it’s easy to wear with almost anything. 

   

  
 
White Sheer Patterned Slit-Sleeve V-Neck Shift Dress, $30

This is also another item that I normally wouldn’t pick out for myself, but I thought it was really cute. The sheer, loose material and light color scheme are great for the warmer weather. I also thought the slit sleeves were an interesting addition to this dress. 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time! 

January Favorites

Hello everybody! Today I have a post for you sharing my favorite things from this month. Depending on when I get my first Ipsy bag, I will either do a Ipsy unboxing or an every day makeup look so stay tuned for that. Let’s get started with today’s post!

 

Music

Lately I’ve been listening to music from my childhood. I don’t know why, it’s probably just a weird phase I’m going through, but I’ll share it with you all.

Alternative/Pop:

• Shakira’s Laundry Service album
• Rihanna’s Good Girl Gone Bad:Reloaded album
• Taylor Swift’s Fearless album

 

 

 

Books

I only have one recommended book from this month, but it’s really good so I would definitely check it out if I were you.

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

This book is really good, one of the best I’ve read in a while. The author has an amazing satirical, sarcastic, and witty sense of humor which makes the book so much better.

Summary:

The fifty contestants in the Miss Teen Dream Pageant thought this was going to be a fun trip to the beach, where they could parade in their state-appropriate costumes and compete in front of the cameras. But sadly, their airplane had another idea, crashing on a desert island and leaving the survivors stranded with little food, little water, and practically no eyeliner. What’s a beauty queen to do? Continue to practice for the talent portion of the program- or wrestle snakes to the ground? Get a perfect tan- or learn to run wild? And what happens when the sexy pirates show up?

 

 

 

TV/Movies

One of my favorite TV shows right now is Pretty Little Liars. Season 6 has recently begun, but I started at the beginning so I’m around the end of season 3. I’m recording it to watch later. This show has mystery, drama, and romance, so it’s good for teenagers or for anyone who’s looking for a new series to watch.

 

 

 

 

Beauty/Makeup

Milani Illuminating Face Powder in Hermosa Rose

This product says that it’s a 3-in-1 bronzer, blush, and highlighter and it looks like it but when used on me, it’s basically just a bronzer. I’m not sure if that’s just because of my skin tone or the fact that I bought the more peachy shade, but I’m happy with it because I needed a new bronzer anyway and this works really well.

 

 

Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Ruby

I absolutely love this! This is my first higher-end lip product I’ve ever tried, and it’s incredible. I heard all sorts of great things about this, and they’re all true. It can be a bit drying if you keep it on for a very long time, so make sure to keep your lips hydrated. I wore this one school day and even ate with it on, and it stayed on all day. After eating, I did have to reapply a bit but only on the inner lip area. If you want a  good lip product that will stay on for a very long time, this is great. It retails for about $24. The only thing is with this color, it applies as a hot pink shade, and becomes red with more coats, as you can probably see on the white applicator part in the picture.

 

 

 

Others

3 set of candles from Costco, $15

First off, I love these because they are full sized candles. I got them for the price of $15, which would be the price for just one of these candles in a different store. These all have different scents, that are amazing. The packaging of the candles in super cute, and I love how they come with boxes in case you want to give them as gifts.

The green one is called Sandalwood Amber, and the description for the smell is: Warm sandalwood infused with rich amber add a heartwarming and welcoming feel of comfort to your surroundings.

This candle has a more subtle, earthy scent to it, almost masculine. It’s great for a living room/family room, or if you want to burn a candle that doesn’t have a ‘girly’ scent. It smells very fresh.

The orange and yellow candle is Pear Cider, and the description for this one is: Warm apple cider, cinnamon and ginger are blended with ripe pears to fill your home with this luscious fragrance.

This candle is wayyy stronger than the previous one. It doesn’t smell bad, but the spice scents are almost overpowering, with fruity undertones. It sort of reminds me of fall, and Christmas time, so it would be good to burn during the colder seasons.

And lastly, the purple candle is called Cranberry Pomegranate, and the description is: Splashes of cranberries and acai berries are blended with juicy pomegranate to gently infuse your home with the freshness of nature.

This candle reminds me of berries in the fall. It’s very strong with the cranberry scent, and it does smell like a more girly scent.

 

 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time!

Inspiring Instagram Accounts to Follow

Hi everybody! Today I’m coming to you with a blog post that’s a bit similar to last week’s post. Like I said before, I wasn’t sure how a post like that would do, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it’s currently my most popular post of all time. As I may have also said, I’m trying to think outside of the box for blog post ideas, because I like variety and other people tend to like to see different things. Also, before I get into today’s post, I have a few exciting announcements.

1- This blog is only a few followers away from 100 followers! This is incredibly hard to believe and I’m  so grateful to all of you for your support. It’s amazing that I started this blog a little less than 1 1/2 years ago, and it’s already grown so much. Once again, thanks to all of you.

2- I redesigned my blog’s theme/look. If you’re on a mobile device, you won’t notice unless you actually go to the link for my blog, and you can go ahead and check it out if you’d like. If you’re on a computer, you could be on my actual website or just on WordPress. Don’t be afraid to let my know what you think of the setup. (Also, I’m that technologically advanced just to let you know, but I’m open to suggestions for improvement)

3- This is my most exciting announcement! I’ve decided to get an Ipsy subscription. If you don’t know what that is, it’s a website where you take a little quiz (to get information like eye color, hair color, what skin problems you have, etc.) then by just paying $10 a month, you get a little bag with personalized sample products in it. Ipsy also tends to have more full sized products in it. It comes once a month, about mid-month, and you get 5 samples in it to try out. I think this is a super cool idea if you want to try more beauty products, hair products, skin products, and more, especially higher-end ones, but don’t want to shell out a lot of money for it if you don’t know how it works. I love how affordable this service is. So since I got this subscription, I will do a post on it reviewing the products each month, starting with next month’s, which is February.

 

Ok, sorry that was such a long intro. Now let’s get into this post! I’m going to share some inspiring Instagram accounts to follow.

 

 

Fashion Accounts

https://www.instagram.com/fashionchurch/

This is a great account if you’re into more modern, urban fashions. It has a lot of great trends on it and it’s great if you want some outfit inspiration. However, if shout outs on Instagram annoy you, this account does occasionally post shout outs so don’t follow them if you think it’ll bother you.

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/lulus/

If you don’t know, lulus.com is an online store for clothing. If you look at their Instagram, you can find specific things if you would like. Or you can just look at their pictures for outfit inspiration. They sell really cute things, although I’ve never purchased anything from them.

 

 

Aesthetically Pleasing/Accounts with Cool Pictures

All of these accounts are some of my favorite YouTubers, but they’re really good at photography.

 

https://www.instagram.com/aspynovard/

 

 

Aspyn Ovard is my absolute favorite YouTuber. She takes really good pictures, and has good ideas for fashion, makeup, DIYs, and more.

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/aidanalexander/

This account has a really cool color theme, and the pictures are nice to look at. The captions are also cool sometimes.

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/connorfranta/

 

Connor Franta is a vey funny YouTuber, and I feel like his Instagram account shows a different side of him. His photos are absolutely amazing, and he’s an incredible photographer.

 

 

 

Feminist Accounts

You guys probably don’t know this, but I consider myself to be a feminist and these are the best feminist accounts I’ve encountered. If you don’t care for this sort of thing, then you can skip right over it but I thought I would show them to you guys anyways. These accounts are empowering and body-positive, which is great, and they’re educated on modern issues like political things, among others. I think these accounts are great if you want to be more educated on issues that the general media may overlook.

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/blue.feminist/

 

This is my absolute favorite feminist account. They’re good at getting back to people in the comments, and explain things in an easily understandable way.

 

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/itsfeminism/

This is probably my second favorite feminist account. It’s very similar to the one above, but the two do post different sorts of things.

 

 

Lastly, if you’d like to follow me on Instagram here is the link:

 

https://www.instagram.com/dana.nm/

(It is a personal account)

 

 

 

That’s all for today’s post! I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time.

 

 

 

Some little things…

Hello everyone! Today I’m trying something a little bit different. I wanted to just post some types of things that are either other blogs that I love to look at to make me happy, funny YouTube videos, etc. I wanted to post something that may cheer you up if you’re having a bad day, or if you’re looking for some other blog to check out or anything like that. Let me know if you like this kind of post, and I’ll try to think outside of the box and do little different things like this for you guys. Let’s get started! 
Other blogs I really like:

Note- I’m not necessarily trying to promote anyone, and I haven’t been paid to do so. I just want to share some blogs that I enjoy. 

http://casuallyalluring.com
This blog is great. The author uses very descriptive, helpful, language and they seem to be a very friendly person. 

http://polishedbyamy.com
I love this blog because it has nail art and beauty. The nail art designs are very intricate and beautiful, and the author is a very nice person as well. 

http://theclassifiedchic.com
This blog is great if you’re looking for something that is more fashion related. The writer has a very detailed and sophisticated way of writing that is easy to understand. 

Some funny YouTube videos

http://youtu.be/a4Qelgln8M8 

This was absolutely hilarious and i was not expecting it. Great if you need a quick pick-me-up. But warning, she curses kind of a lot. 
http://youtu.be/NKd2uajYS-8
Cheat day is a funny show by clevverTV on YouTube where the people basically eat really weird things. If you have a weak stomach, then you might not be able to watch these but they are really funny. 

http://youtu.be/Gxp_grZZMY8
ClevverTV has an offshoot channel/internet show called beauty break which is an awesome channel. It helps with some beauty things but a lot of the episodes end up as hilarious failures. This is one of the funniest ones. 

I know this doesn’t seem like much, but I’m just testing this type of post out so let me know if you like it. See you guys next time! 

New Year/Winter Haul 2016

Hello everyone. I had been planning a haul post as well as a shopping trip for a while now, and someone told me that the mall I was going to was having great sales from after Christmas, so I bought quite a bit of stuff. I suprisingly didn’t get any clothing or makeup for Christmas, but I got a lot of money and gift cards from distant relatives so I went shopping with some friends and bought some things that I’ll be showing you today.  I haven’t done a haul post in a while now, and it’s one of my favorites so I’m pretty excited for this one. 

Side note: About 1 1/2 to 2 weeks ago, I recieved a few hurtful comments on my blog. I just wanted to let you all know that altough it didn’t bother me all that much, I’d like to keep my blog a positive place. And if you think I’m not doing something well, I’d appreciate it if you’d tell me in a constructive, supportive way instead of insulting me because I really work hard and try my best for my blog posts. And don’t be afraid to suggest something for me to change, I won’t be offended and I would like more chances to improve my blog as much as possible. With that being said, let’s get started with this haul. 

Aeropostale 

I had an Aeropostale gift card that my friend gave me a while back, and I remembered it so I ordered a couple things online. 

  
Black Patterned Tasseled Scarf- originally $20, on clearance + an extra 30% off clearance items. Final price: $7

  
Navy Blue Henley Shirt With Light Gray Flowers- originally $25, on clearance + an extra 30% off clearance items. Final price: $5

Kohls

  

Fuzzy Thick Light Gray Sweater- on sale for $25
  

Super Soft Green and White Sweater (this is literally the softest sweater I’ve ever felt)- on sale for $20

  
Green Peter Pan Collar Polka Dotted Sweater- on sale for $30

 
    
 
Black Polka Dotted Floral Bag- on sale for $35

  
Red Chunky Knit Throw- $30

This blanket is great because it’s essentially a sweater but it’s big enough to cover your whole body. It’s very soft, and makes your room look cuter too. 

   
 
Mistletoe and Holly Candle- on sale for $10

I bought this candle after Christmas, so since it’s a Christmas themed candle it’s was on sale for a really good price. I usually don’t buy candles that often even though I love them, because they can be really expensive but the sale price for this made it worth it. I also thought the glass part was really pretty, I like the color and style. This candle has a nice, classic, Christmas tree scent which is one of my favorite smells. It’s very subtle, but still noticeable enough to make a whole room smell nicer. 

Target

  

Camel Colored Knit Cardigan- on sale for $20

   
 
Black Velvet Detail Tank Top- $20

The first picture is more accurate to the color of the garment, and in the second picture I had the flash on to depict the pattern more clearly. I thought that this was a really unique item of clothing and I have never seen something like this before. I think this would be great for layering under a cardigan like the one above. It also came in a maroon shade, and it was kind of hard for me to choose between the two but I wear black way more often plus it matches more, so I went for the black one. 

  
Black, Gray, and Red Sweater Dress- $25

Before this, I didn’t own any sweater dresses but I thought they were really adorable and versatile for winter, so I went ahead and bought this one. I like how this one is pretty long compared to others I’ve seen. It comes about mid thigh and it’s super thick and warm, perfect with tights and boots on a cold winter day. 

   
 
True Love Candle- $3

This is one of the candles that Target had in their dollar section. I believe that it came out as a Valentine’s Day candle. It also has a subtle fragrance. It smells fresh, but in a girly way. 

Bath and Body Works

  

Peppermint Marshmallow Candle- on sale for $8

I only got this one thing at Bath and Body Works because on the day I went, they had just gotten their new stuff in so there wasn’t much of a sale. However, they had a small sale area where I found this candle. I think the red bumpy glass container for this candle is very pretty and decorative. The name is pretty self explainitory, because this candle perfectly embodies the scents of peppermint and marshmallows. This is a perfect holiday candle. 

Sephora

  

Too Faced Melted Liquid Lipstick in Melted Ruby- around $23

I don’t typically shop in Sephora, just because I don’t have a job so I don’t usually have enough money to buy any products from there. I went in just to look but when I saw these I knew I had to get one. I hear and see great things about the Melted Liquid Lipsticks all of the time, so I wanted to see just how great they are. (Even when I was in the store another customer recommended them to me!) The color is beautiful. If you want to reach the color of the tube and box, you would have to layer the product a bit but it’s beautiful either way. It has incredible staying power. I wore it to school on a day that my lips were a bit dry, and it didn’t dry my lips or any more which is great. I removed it before eating just in case because I didn’t know if it would stay on, or possibly stain my skin or what. I still have to test it some more to see if it does stay on while eating, etc but this is definitely highly recommended from me. 

Forever 21

  

Emerald Green V Neck Sweater- $20

This sweater has a gorgeous color. I bought it a couple sizes too large because it was the last one and I like my sweaters to be oversized, so the neckline goes kind of deep but it’s fine if I layer a shirt underneath. It’s very thick and soft, great for a casual day at home or a cold day out. 

  
Light Aquamarine Faux Suede Skirt- $15

I saw a lot of suede skirts in Forever 21, but I loved this one because I thought the shade of blue-green was very unique. This skirt is good for if you want to be a little bit dressier but not too much. I already have a brown faux suede skirt but that one had buttons down the front so I thought it would be nice to have some variety. 

  
Black Floral Pencil Skirt- $16

This skirt is pretty formal looking. It would probably be good to wear to work if you have a job. I like the vintage sort of feel it has. 

  
Black Long Sleeved Chiffon Shift Dress with Yellow and Orange Flowers- $18

I absolutely adore this dress! It’s another item that has a sort of vintage vibe to it. It’s very flowy and loose, and I love the long sleeves because most dresses are short sleeved. I think this looks cute paired with black tights and combat boots for an edgy twist. 

That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys liked it, and see you next time! 

December Favorites

Hi everybody! So sadly, December is ending very soon but then comes January and a new year, 2016. Today I wanted to tell you what some of my favorite things from this month were. Let’s get started! 

Music

Alternative/pop:

• Tove Lo- Moments
• Lana Del Rey’s Ultraviolence CD- top favorite songs are Cruel World, Sad Girl, Pretty When You Cry, Money Power Glory, Old Money, and Black Beauty 
• Lana Del Rey’s Honeymoon CD- top favorite songs are Freak, Art Deco, and The Blackest Day
• The Weeknd ft. Lana Del Rey- Prisoner
• Lana Del Rey- Bel Air

Books

  

Hemlock series by Kathleen Peacock

I’ve only read the two books pictured so I don’t know if there are more books in the series or if there will be more books in the series but these are incredible. Usually I try to stay away from paranormal type books because they tend to end up cheesy or just bad but when I picked up these I didn’t read the description, so I didn’t know they had werewolves. However, this is one of the few paranormal books series that I actually like and I highly recommend this to people who like mysteries or just young adult books in general. Now I’ll just give you the summary of the first book so you can see if you’d like to read the series. 
Hemlock summary: 

Mackenzie and Amy were best friends. Until Amy was brutally murdered. Since then, Mac’s life has been turned upside down. She is being haunted by Amy in her dreams, and an extremist group called the Trackers has come to Mac’s hometown of Hemlock to hunt down Amy’s killer: A white werewolf. Lupine syndrome- also known as the werewolf virus- is on the rise across the country. Many of the infected try to hide their symptoms, but bloodlust is not easy to control. Wanting desperately to put an end to her nightmares, Mac decides to investigate Amy’s murder herself. She discovers secrets lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, secrets about Amy’s boyfriend, Jason, her good pal Kyle, and especially her late best friend. Mac is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her life at risk. 

Clothing

   

  
I got this nice black pea coat for my birthday. I saw the price tag and it said $20 which is amazing for a coat, but it came from forever 21 so I wasn’t that surprised at the cheap price. This is a nice thick and warm coat, and it’s black which is my favorite color and it matches everything. The hood and the inside of the coat are faux fur lined which is super soft. Then the insides of the sleeves are fleece lined which is great if you’re trying to stay warm. 

Others

I just want to show you some painting supplies that I got for Christmas. I’m really excited to use them since I’m already working on a painting right now. 

  
So first I got this pack of 7 medium-large canvases which is great because I know that they were on sale last time I went to the craft store, since supplies like this can be expensive. Now I have enough to last me a while. 
  
Next I got a huge set of paint brushes since I didn’t have any. As you can see, there’s a lot of variety in the shape and size of the brushes, so I can paint different details and textures more easily. 

   
 
Lastly I got this box of acrylic paints. I have some paint, but the tubes are very small and I’m running out. So when I saw the variety in the colors of these, I was very happy. (Even though I prefer to mix my own colors, this is more convenient and it takes way less time)
That’s all for today’s post. I hope you guys enjoyed it, and see you next time!