Total Body Toning Workout

hey guys!
 
Since I have been pretty busy lately with my school's musical, I haven't had much time for exercise. This is my go-to workout on days when I need a quick workout that exercises my entire body.
 
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10 pushups
 
25 crunches
 
25 squats
 
30 lunges
 
50 jumping jacks
 
60 second wall sit
 

Then, repeat these exercises 3 times.
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This workout only takes about 16-18 minutes and there's no equipment needed, so you can do it almost anywhere. Comment below what your on-the-go workouts are and I will try them out. Bye : )

DIY Healthy Flavored Water

hey guys!
 
Now I love my Starbucks as much as the next girl, but those sugary drinks aren't very good for you! These recipes for flavored water will make delicious drinks while saving you hundreds of calories.
 
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Makes 2 quarts. Top the ingredients with 6 cups of ice, and fill with water. Stir, cover, and refridgerate it for at least 2 hours before serving.
 

S W E E T T A R T :
2 cups pineapple chunks +
1 cup pitted and halfed fresh cherries +
3 cored and thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
 
S T R A W B E R R Y B A S I L B L A S T :
Scrunch 8 fresh basil leaves +
3 cups halfed strawberries +
Then stir
 
P E A C H P I E :
2 crushed vanilla beans +
6 pitted and sliced peaches
 
M E L O N - L I M E :
3 thinly sliced limes +
4 cups honeydew melon chunks
 
S T R A W B E R R Y K I W I C O O L E R :
3 cups halved strawberries +
3 thinly sliced kiwis +
2 thinly sliced lemons
 
P L U M Y U M :
6 scrunched fresh sage leaves +
10 pitted and quartered plums +
2 pitted and sliced peaches
 
C I T R U S S E N S A T I O N :
2 thinly sliced lemons +
2 thinly sliced limes +
2 thinly sliced grapefruits +
2 thinly sliced oranges
 
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Okay guys, I hope that gives you some healthy drink ideas! Comment below if you try any of these or if you have your own recipe that I should try. Make sure and like this for more recipe posts. Bye!
 

My Top 10 Makeup Products under $10

hey guys!
 
I love collecting makeup, but some items can get really pricey! So I put together a list of some of my absolute favorite products that are amazing but also affordable.
 
01 . Covergirl Fresh Complexion Concealer ($5)
This is an amazing concealer that is creamy and blendable. It goes on with a medium coverage but it is very easily buildable and I like to use it under my eyes, though it also works great on blemishes.
 
02 . NYX Powder Blush ($5)
This is a super pigmented blush that comes in plenty of shades to choose from. I own the shades "Mauve" and "Rose Garden", and they are both great with good color payoff.
 
03 . Maybelline Master Precise Eyeliner ($7)
This eyeliner is amazing and super easy to use. Its marker-like applicator makes this a great product for beginners.
 
04 . Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters ($9)
These lipsticks are super hydrating and won't leave your lips chapped or dry. They come in so many different colors and the packaging is adorable.
 
05 . Covergirl Eyeshadow Trios ($5)
By far my favorite drugstore eyeshadow brand, Covergirl has some amazing eyeshadows. I have two of their trios: "shimmering sands" and "cafe au lait". They are both great neutral colors and make eyeshadow easy.
 
06 . eos Lip Balm ($3)
These little lip balms are amazing and smell delish! I have them in the strawberry, melon and blueberry scents.
 
07 . NYX butter gloss ($6)
I am so addicted to these: they are a lip gloss that isn't at all sticky! I have the shades creme brulee (my fave), meringue, and apple strudel.
 
08 . e.l.f. liquid eyeliner ($1)
This is the perfect liquid eyeliner, and for a dollar: seriously, why not?
 
09 . Maybelline Color Tattoo ($6)
These cream shadows are super pigmented and easy to apply. I would reccommend the shades "barely branded" as a highlight and "bad to the bronze" as an all over the lid color or in the crease.
 
10 . Covergirl Clump Crusher mascara ($6)
This mascara does exactly what it promises: you will get zero clumps and long, natural looking lashes.
 
Do you guys already use any of these products? Or do you have another product under $10 that you love? Comment below and let me know! Bye (:

A Bright Winter Outfit Idea

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share with you an outfit idea that is a fun way to add color to your winter wardrobe. I used a white sweater and some bright turquoise jeans to incorporate a few winter colors to the outfit. The floral scarf introduces some more color and the  hot pink bag is a bold accesory that really ties together the outfit. For shoes I chose some neutral tan combat boots and you can finish the look with bright pink lipstick. How do you guys incorporate color into your winter wardrobe? Comment below and I will see you soon. Bye (:

Rag Bone cotton sweater
stylebop.com

J Brand denim jeans
stylebop.com

Sole Society military combat boots
solesociety.com

Yves Saint Laurent soft leather purse
luisaviaroma.com

Tie dye infinity scarf
handpicked.net

Lips makeup
$32 - theiconic.com.au

Where to buy inexpensive clothing

 hey guys.
 
Today I'll be sharing with you some of my favorite store's websites to shop at for inexpensive yet fashionable clothing. Here are my favorites:
 
www.forever21.com
www.charlotterusse.com
www.wetseal.com
www.oldnavy.com
www.ae.com
www.target.com
www.kohls.com
www.delias.com
www.macys.com
www.aeropostale.com
www.boohoo.com
www.windsorstore.com
www.shopsosie.com
us.cottonon.com
www.necessaryclothing.com
www.pacsun.com
 

Those are all of my favorites! Comment below some of your favorite stores and I will definetly check them out! Bye (:

-fromfashion2beauty

My favorite perfumes

hey guys.
 
Today I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite perfumes!
 



01 . "Honey" by Mark Jacobs
 
This is my current, and possibly all time, favorite. It has a light, sweet floral fragrance that is fresh and not too strong. I wear this every single day and I never get tired of it.
 



02 . Coach "Poppy"
 
This is a bright, citrus fragrance. It has a blend of fruity and floral, and is great if you younger and newer to perfume.
 



03 . "Dot" by Marc Jacobs
 
An energetic and fruity perfume, perfect for most people and the adorable packaging is a plus.
 



04 . "Daisy" Marc Jacobs
 
This is a more mature, floral scent than the "Dot" perfume, and perfect for anyone who loves a fresh, floral scent.
 



05 . Vera Wang "Princess"
 
A sheer, fruity-floral fragrance that has apple and vanilla, perfect for almost any girl, especially in middle or high school.
 



06 . "Pink Sugar"
 
The ultimate girly girl fragrance, this is basically everything sweet in a bottle.
 



07 . "Chloe"
 
A rich, warm, feminine scent that more mature than some of the other fragrances.
 




That's all the perfumes for now, comment below what perfume you use!

How to decorate your room

hey guys.
 
So today I wanted to give you guys a few ideas on how to decorate your rooms. None of these are very expensive, and they are simple, easy ways to give your room a personal touch.
 
01 . Get some cute decorative pillows.
Changing your bedding often can get expensive, so I would recommend getting a neutral bedding set with a neutral comforter and mixing it up with different sizes and textures of pillows and even throw blankets.
 
02 . Make your walls an art gallery.
Whether it's printing out your favorite tumblr pictures of framing your own photography, spice up your boring walls with pictures that will make you smile whenever you see them.
 
03 . Hang Christmas lights.
No, they're not just for the holidays. You can use them in your room all year long and they are great for dim lighting.
 
04 . Display your accessories in a cute way.
Get rid of unnecessary clutter by using cute jewelry trays, creative makeup storage, hidden shelves, or other containers. Not only will your room look cleaner, but you will also be less stressed when you are in a clean space.
 
05 . Add candles.
Not only are they cute decorations, but they will keep your room smelling great. I love Bath and Body Works candles, and they come in many sizes and scents. If you're reluctant to light candles in your room, flameless candles are a great alternative.
 
Okay guys, those are just a few of my room decor ideas. Comment below how YOU decorate your room! Bye!

My Current Makeup Routine

hey guys.

Today I'm gonna go through my current makeup routine. This changes a lot, so if you want me to keep making updated ones, comment below. Here we go!

So first I apply my Loreal True Match Lumi foundation. I use two pumps of this on the back of my hand and then I blend it out using my beauty blender sponge.

Then, I apply the Covergirl's fresh complexion concealer under my eyes and on any spots on my face and I blend it in with my beauty blender sponge.

Next I dot Benefit's "Benetint" along the apples of my cheeks and blend it out with my fingers for a sheer, rosy glow.

Then I take my Milani eyeshadow primer and blend a little bit onto my eyelids.

For eyeshadow, I use the Lorac Pro palette. I use Champagne on the inner half of my eyelid and Light Bronze on the outer half, then I blend them in with a blending brush. I take the color Mauve and brush it in my crease and in the outer corner of my eyelid, I add the color Pewter (a shimmery brown-purple color).

Then I curl my lashes with my Revlon eyelash curler, apply my They're Real mascara, and apply a thin line of elf liquid liner to my top lash line.

For lips, I apply my eos lip balm and then a thin layer of my NYX lip gloss in the shade "creme brulee".

That's all for my current makeup routine! If you have any questions on where to purchase any of the products I mentioned, than comment below and I will help you as best as I can! Bye!

--fromfashion2beauty

Review: Benefit's "Benetint" Lip and Cheek Stain

Hey everyone! Today I'll be reviewing Benefit's "Benetint", a lip and cheek stain, that was gifted to my by my friend, fashionablychic. I have to start by saying this product is pretty unique; It's packaging reminds me of a nail polish. I use it by dotting a few small dots along my cheeks and quickly blending it in. A little goes a long way with this product, and it gives you a healthy looking glow that lasts throughout the day. The only negative thing is that a little bottle costs $30, which is pretty steep. I would recommend trying a sample size of this product, like I did, before spending a fortune on a full size. Overall, I would give this product a 4 out of 5, and it would be a 5 if it were any less expensive. If you would like to try this product, you can purchase a full size here. Any other products you would like me to review? Leave a comment below and I'll make sure to try it. Bye!

-fromfashion2beauty

Casual Cutie

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share a quick outfit idea with you. This outfit is perfect for a lazy winter day. The sweater is adorably cute, and the rest of the outfit is kept simple with black leggings, boots and a cross body bag. I also included one of my favorite winter bubble baths, perfect for relaxing on a chilly morning. Let me know in the comments what you would wear on a lazy winter day! Bye!

-fromfashion2beauty

Wildfox Couture green sweater
$455 - jades24.com

Helmut lang pants
stylebop.com

UGG Australia black suede mid calf boots
my-wardrobe.com

Modalu leather crossbody
$185 - pret-a-beaute.com

Philosophy bubble bath
zappos.com

How to keep your New Year's Resolutions

It's finally 2014, and for a lot of us, that means fresh starts and new beginnings. Making resolutions is a great way to set goals, but for me, my resolutions don't last much past february...

So I've decided to give you guys some tips to help you to finally acheive those resolutions and make 2014 your best year yet!

1. Be specific. 

A resolution like "Eat healthier" is great, but something like "Eat more vegetables" or "Drink more water" is even better.

2. Divide your big goals into smaller goals.

Sometimes when you give yourself a big goal like to "Exercise every day", it can be slightly overwhelming. Try to start with 3 days a week, and then gradually increase, or you could exercise for 10 minutes a day and work up to an hour a day.

3. Have friends support you.

Use peer pressure to your advantage. Have your friends check up on you and see how you are doing on your goals throughout the year and you will stay motivated until next December (:

Now here's my resolution for this year:

1. Blog 4 times a month.
2. Post 2-3 times a week on Polyvore.
3. Take more photos.
4. Try something new.
5. Make a new friend.
6. Stop procrastinating.
7. Keep life more organized.
8. Exercise twice a week.
9. Join a tip account (or 2.. or 3...)
10.Be more adventurous.

I hope this helps you guys out! Comment below your resolutions for this year. Happy 2014 everyone!