4 Outfits for 4th of July ♡

Hey guys! I’ve put together a few different looks that are fourth of July themed! I tried to incorporate a lot of red, white and blue (colors of the American flag if you didn’t already know) and a lot of stars and stripes into the outfits. Whether you’re out with your friends watching fireworks or going to a neighborhood barbecue, these looks will have you covered. I hope you guys find some inspiration from these looks when you are putting together your own outfits! Do you guys have any fun plans for 4th of July? If so, comment them down below! 

Look 1
fourth of july outfit

I think this outfit is super cute and laid back. I think it would be perfect for watching fireworks in at night or going to a family barbecue. The off the shoulder white shirt also makes this outfit look more bohemian. I love the trend of tie up sandals and I think these ones would be super cute! They are also very versatile and could be dressed up or down.

Look 2
fourth of july outfit 2
Hat / jean jacket / dress / earrings / lipstick / shoes / nail polish / bag

I think this outfit looks super comfortable and effortless. This dress is super flowy and seems very soft. I think adding the jean jacket to this dress makes the outfit more casual and cool. I also love the look of red lips for fourth of July! It's very bold and matches the theme of red, white and blue.

Look 3
fourth of july outfit 3
Shirt / necklace / bag / jeans / watch / blue and silver bracelet / red bracelet / blue bead bracelet / wallet / key chain / shoes

This look is more fancy and chic. It would be perfect for a more fancy brunch, lunch or dinner. This might be one of my favorite looks in this post, because I think the off the shoulder denim top trend is so cute!!! The silver hardware and jewelry dresses this outfit up and looks great with red and blue. It also reminds me of silver stars!

Look 4
fourth of july outfit 4

Now this outfit is hardcore patriotic. It's like the American flag just hits you in the face. There is so much going on with this look and it would look crazy if you wore it any other day except fourth of July. 

Thanks for reading!

Best Ulta Beauty Eyeshadow Palettes Under $15 ♡

Hey guys! I have put together some really pretty eyeshadow palettes sold at Ulta Beauty that you can buy for $15 or less. These eyeshadow palettes are sooo perfect for summer because they give a nice bronzed glow. Most of these palettes also have warm toned eyeshadows with a mix of shimmers and mattes. I wish I could buy all of these palettes because I think they are so beautiful. If you have $15 to spend at Ulta, I would highly recommend buying one of these eyeshadow palettes for the summer. They are extremely versatile and you will definitely get a lot of wear out of them. I hope you enjoy this post and find some great inexpensive palettes to buy that won't break your bank!

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1. Carli Bybel BH Cosmetics Palette - $14.50
2. Makeup Revolution Stripped & Bare Salvation Palette - $10.00
3.  J.Cat Beauty Fab Five Bronze Creature Palette - $4.99
4. Covergirl Nudes TruNaked Palette - $11.99
5. Makeup Revolution New-Trals vs. Neutrals Palette - $10.00
6. Makeup Revolution Flawless Ultra 32 Palette - $15.00
7. Nyx Cosmetics Love in Paris Parisian Chic - $9.99
8. Kardashian Beauty Touch Tones Echo Palette - $9.99
9. Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Palette - $9.99
10. Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Classic Nude Palette - $11.99
11. Makeup Revolution Iconic 3 Redemption Palette - $7.00
12. Essence How To Make Nude Eyes Palette - $9.99

Thanks for reading!





Tips for Accessorizing: Stacking Bracelets ♡

 Long time no write! It's been a crazy few weeks with Spring Break, midterms and projects, but I am back with another post. Here are some tips for accessorizing with bracelets and stacking them! 




When I pair bracelets together, I pick 3 or 4 main colors to focus on. When picking my bracelets, I try to stick to these colors, so they will match and complement each other. The bracelets usually are other colors too, but I find that as long as most of my bracelets have one of the main colors then they will match. I also try to pick bracelets of the same style, such as the ones above that are cute and fun. I picked bracelets that were more casual with beads. My last tip is to pick bracelets of similar sizes to pair together. I find this tip extremely important, because when one bracelet is bigger than the others, it tends to slide over the smaller ones and get tangled up over them. You don't want to keep messing with them and fixing them the whole day!

Thanks for reading 

Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are mine :)


Spring Break 2016: Bikini/Swimwear Trends ♡

Spring Break officially starts today for me! I am not going to the beach over Spring Break, because I am going college touring. I know a lot of people go to the beach over break, so I made a list of all the different swimwear trends for Spring and Summer! I love buying swimsuits, because there are so many fun prints, patterns and styles. I really think that there is a swimsuit for everyone and every body shape. I hope you guys have a great Spring Break and that you find some inspiration from this post. Check out my Pinterest bikini board to see more bathing suits that I'm loving for the Spring and Summer! ♡

Light Blue Bikini Top- TopShop
Maroon Wrap Top- Suboo 
Halter Coral Bikini Top- Mikoh
Strappy Black and White Top- Mikoh
Black Crochet Halter- Style Moi
Triangle Bikini- Look Book Store
Blue Tie Die Halter- Beautiful Halo
Bralette Bikini- Rip Curl
Crochet Trimmed Bikini- Kiini
Pink One Piece- Tart
Black and White One Piece- Etro

Strappy Backs-
Lately I have been loving bathing suits with really intricate straps on the back! They look really  cool and fun, and they also form really pretty designs. Fun strappy backs add a nice touch to an otherwise plain bikini top. 

High-Neck Lines-
High neck lines are extremely popular right now, and swimwear companies are finally adopting this trend! It gives good coverage while also looking super cute and stylish.

Crochet-
Crochet has also come into style, and there are some crochet bikini tops that can also be worn as barrettes and crop tops! Crochet bikini tops are perfect for the Spring and Summer and are always made in pretty designs. 

Bralettes-
These are super comfortable and really cute. They give a sporty and athletic look and offer good support.

One Pieces-
One pieces are back in style! There are some really cute one pieces with cute straps and fun prints. One pieces also give you a lot more coverage and won't slip off you if you are doing a lot of swimming and water sports.

Stores-
Here are some of my favorite swimwear stores! Some are more pricier, and some are more cheaper.

L. Space- www.lspace.com
Victoria's Secret- www.victoriassecret.com
Athleta- www.athleta.com
Pac Sun- www.pacsun.com
Lookbook Store- www.lookbookstore.co
Triangl- www.triangl.com
Forever 21- www.forever21.com

Thanks for reading my post! I hope these trends have helped you in picking out your swimsuits for this Spring and Summer ♡

Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are mine :)


Casual St. Patrick's Day Outfit, Makeup and Hair Look ♡

Here is a fun outfit that is perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party or if you just want to be more festive! This outfit incorporates a lot of green and is more casual and laid back than the other outfit I put together in my previous post. I hope everyone has a lucky St. Patty's Day! ♡



Earrings- Party City
Bracelets- JCPenney
Stickers- Party City
Sneakers- Nordstrom
Socks- Overstock
Necklace- Party City
Phone Case- Cafe Press
Long Sleeve Shirt- Etsy
Leggings- Calvin Klein
Headband- Kirklands
Oil Blotting Sheets- Sephora
Mascara- Bobbi Brown
Lipstick- Smashbox
Purse- Michael Kors
Foundation- Urban Decay
Primer- Clinique
Bronzer- Lorac
Eyeshadow- NYX
Eyeliner- YSL

This outfit is pretty crazy and out there, but it shows a lot of spirit for St. Patrick's Day. You can add fun inexpensive decorations to your look such as stickers, headbands, earrings, plastic bracelets and necklaces. I suggest getting these things from a party store, such as Party City because you can usually find a lot of cool stuff that's really inexpensive. Since this is a casual outfit, I would wear my hair in a loose pony tail or bun, with some pieces hanging out to frame my face. You should keep a clean looking face with a lightweight foundation and adding some shimmery bronzer. Finish the look with a swipe of red lipstick, which will look great with all the green.  

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed this post and found inspiration for your St. Patrick's Day look!

Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are my own :)


Fancy St. Patrick's Day Outfit, Makeup and Hair Look ♡

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner- March 17th! I usually don't celebrate or do much on St. Patrick's Day, but I wear a little pop of green sometimes. I have put together a look that is St. Patrick's Day themed. I think this kind of look would be great if you are going out to eat and just want a few little subtle pops of green without going all out. It's pretty sophisticated and chic, and the outfit won't hurt people's eyes when they look at you, because it incorporates darker greens! ♡



Bracelet- Alex & Ani
Necklace- Dogeared
Makeup Bag- TopShop
Lipstick- NARS
Jeans- TopShop
Phone Case- Michael Kors
Eyeliner- Clarins
Foundation- Too Faced
Mascara- Lorac
Perfume- Jo Malone
Primer- Smashbox
Eyeshadow- Urban Decay
Bronzer- Lorac
Brow Gel- Anastasia

I think this outfit is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, because it looks like a regular outfit, but still throws in some green spirit! You can add small little clover accessories and other lucky symbols. For the makeup, I think it's great if you throw in a red lip color, because red and green compliment each other perfectly (they are complimentary colors after all!). You don't want to have too much red mixed in with your green, because that will look too Christmasy. Green eyeliner will also be a nice pop of color, and the silver eyeshadow will make your eyes stand out even more. For hair, I would do a loose messy ponytail or curl it!

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed the post and found inspiration for your St. Patrick's Day look!


Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are my own :)

Superbowl 50- Essentials & Tips for Throwing a Superbowl Party (Panthers & Broncos)

Here are some really fun home decor things and food ideas if you are throwing a Superbowl 50 party in favor of the Panthers or the Broncos. I'm also going to give you some DIY ideas! Make sure to check out my Superbowl Outfit & Makeup Looks post too! Have a fun Superbowl Party!



Panthers Party


Broncos Party


-You can make football themed email invitations to invite your friends and family. I always use this website to make them, because it's free to use! http://evite.com

-To make pennant banners to hang up on your wall for free, just search on Google free printable Superbowl banners. Then you can print them out and hang them up on a piece of string. You can also cut out diamond shapes on a piece of construction paper that is the color of the team you are rooting for. Fold the diamond in half over string to make a pennant shape!

-I suggest buying a bunch of paper cups, napkins, utensils, balloons and other decorations from Party City, because they are super inexpensive and have a wide variety of things there for the Superbowl. http://partycity.com

-Instead of just having a regular bowl of chips, popcorn, or pretzels, you can make it more festive by buying M&M's and adding them in. If you are a Panthers fan, then you can mix in blue and brown M&M's, and if you're a Broncos fan, then you can mix in orange and blue M&M's.

-Instead or regular chocolate covered pretzels, you can add black and blue/orange and blue sprinkles. All you need to do is melt some white chocolate, pour it on the pretzels, pour the sprinkles on tops of the chocolate, and then wait for the chocolate to dry. Then once the chocolate is dry, you can shake off the excess sprinkles, and you are good to go!

Those are all my tips! Thanks so much for reading! I hope you have a great Superbowl Party :)


Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are mine!

Superbowl 50- Carolina Panthers/Denver Broncos Makeup & Outfit Looks for a Superbowl Party

The Superbowl is almost here, and is the most watched television program in America. It's the Carolina Panthers vs. the Denver Broncos. I'm rooting for the Panthers, and will probably watch most, if not all,  of the game. I'll probably regret that decision when I have to wake up at 5:45 the next morning! Here are some makeup and outfit looks if you are going to a Superbowl party or if you just want to rep your team spirit while watching the game!

 


Carolina Panthers


Denver Broncos


Thanks for reading! I hope you got some inspiration for what to wear tomorrow! May the best team win :)

Disclaimer: All thoughts, opinions and photos are mine.




5 Outfit, Hair and Makeup Looks & Essentials for a Valentine's Day Date

A bunch of people really liked my Valentine's Day series, so I decided to continue it! Here are 5 different looks that are perfect for date nights, but you can always just wear these looks out with your friends! I hope you enjoy :)


Look 1: Casual Movie Night


This is a nice, comfy and casual outfit to wear if you're going to have a move/pizza night at someones house. This look is super easy and makes you look a little more put together than just leggings and a t-shirt. You can keep your hair simple with a messy bun or a messy side braid. You can also keep your makeup look simple by using neutral colors, like these ones from the Urban Decay Naked basics palette and a BB cream, which won't make you feel like you have a bunch of face makeup weighing you down. You can put on a swipe of pink lip gloss and a spritz of this clean smelling perfume, and you're all set!

Look 2: Fancy Dinner

This is definitely my favorite outfit, because the dress is super pretty and flowy. You can add a white cardigan over the dress if it's colder where you live. It's pretty warm where I live right now- it got to 70 degrees today! For your hair, you should curl it in loose, bouncy waves, and then spray in some texturizing spray. (click on tutorial). You can make your makeup look a little bolder since the outfit is simple, by adding a gel liner, a volumizing mascara and a darker eyeshadow to define your eyes. Keep the lips simple by adding a nude pink color to them, and then apply a heavier foundation to your face, since this is a fancier outfit, and you might want a little more coverage.

Look 3: Picnic and Stroll


This is a perfect outfit for a picnic and a nice stroll in the park. This look is very girl and incorporates a lot of baby pinks and golds. I would wear your hair in a half-up, half-down, and then curl the pieces that are down. You can make your eyes stand out more by adding on gold eyeshadows and adding a wing to your eyeliner. 

Look 4: Formal Dance


This look is for a formal dance, and is very glamorous. You can straighten your hair or really do any hairstyle you want with this dress. Instead of putting on false lashes, you can try the Too Faced mascara kit that claims to make your mascara look like you have fake eyelashes on. This is good if you are dancing a lot, because you don't want to worry about your false lashes sliding off or getting messed up. You can also bring some powder and bobby pins in your clutch to the dance. I think a smokey eye would look good with this outfit and would glam up the look. You should also apply a long-wearing foundation, because you will be out for a long time, and you don't want your foundation to move around or your face to look oily. 

Look 5: Movie Date/ Night Out on the Town


This is a good outfit is you are going out to the theater or if you are having a night out on the town. It's casual, but you can also dress it up with your makeup. Any hairstyle would look good with this outfit. You can add a dark lipstick and some darker eyeshadows to make your makeup stand out. Also, adding a contouring bronzer to your face can add shape to your face. 

Thanks for reading! I hope you make some great Valentine's Day plans with either your friends or a special date!

Disclaimer: All thoughts, ideas and opinions are mine.

Inexpensive/Free Valentine's Day Gifts to Give

Did you just spend all your money but want to give your loved one a great Valentine's Day present? Or do you just not want to break the bank buying an extravagant gift for someone? Sometimes the best gifts you can give are free! Here are some easy, inexpensive and free Valentine's Day gifts to give to your loved ones! I hope you find these ideas useful!



Breakfast in Bed

On Valentine's Day, you can wake up early, and surprise your parents or roommates or anyone else that lives with you with a nice breakfast in bed. Everything you need for this will probably be in your kitchen. It's a very thoughtful and easy thing to do for a loved one! You can get a tray and put a glass of orange juice, hot chocolate or coffee on it, along with other food. You can make your loved one's favorite breakfast food or go out to the store and buy it beforehand if you're not good at cooking. To make the tray look pretty, you can also add berries to the plate, and put flowers in a glass. 

Coupon Book

Coupon books are creative and thoughtful gifts to give someone. You can use pretty scrapbook paper and make the coupons yourself, or you can search on Google or Pinterest for coupon templates. Some ideas for coupons to make are for- making breakfast, lunch or dinner, a movie date, washing the dishes, washing the car, feeding the pets, cleaning the house, walking the dog, a hug, etc. You can include chores or fun activities in your coupon book.

Picture

Another gift idea is to print out a nice picture on photo paper of you and the person you're giving the gift to. You can buy an inexpensive picture frame at Michael's or Marshalls. Michael's always has a 40% or 50% off coupon every week in their weekly ad.

Photo Album

You can also buy a photo album from a craft store like Michael's and decorate the front of it to make it look cuter. You can also print out a bunch of photos from your phone or computer at Target, CVS or Walgreens. This gift won't take long to make, and it shows that you put a lot of though into it.

Make Treats

If you enjoy cooking or baking, you can make sweet treats for your friends! You can make chocolate covered pretzels, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, or any other types of treats. You can buy the mix to make some of these things or you can make them from scratch. Chocolate covered pretzels are pretty easy to make. All you need to do is melt chocolate, and quickly dip the pretzels into the chocolate. Then put them on some wax paper and pour sprinkles or other toppings on them. You can do this for chocolate covered strawberries or any other type of food you want to cover in chocolate.

Playing Cards

A really thoughtful gift idea is to get a stack of playing cards and put pictures on the side with the suit. Print out pictures on your printer or get them printed at a drugstore. You can stick the pictures on one suit or on all of the cards. The pictures can be of anything you want, and when the person you give the cards to plays with them, it will remind them of you.

Picnic/Day Out

A fun idea for Valentine's Day is to take someone on a picnic or a day out. You can pack your favorite foods and go to a park near you. This is a great way to spend quality time with your friend or loved one!

Thanks for reading!

Disclaimer: All thoughts and opinions are mine. This blog doesn't take any credit for the pictures used on this post. 

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