DIY Lip Scrub

hey guys!
 
The weather is still cold where I live, and my lips get especially dry during these winter months. This lip scrub will help to remove some of the dead skin off of your lips and to make your lips softer in no time!
 
What You'll Need:
 
1 small bowl
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small container
(Optional) 1 teaspoon Vaseline
(Optional) pink food coloring
 
Directions:
 
01 . Combine the honey and sugar in a small bowl.
 
02 . Add the olive oil and mix well.
 
03 . If your lips are extra dry, feel free to add in Vaseline for extra moisture.
 
04 . If you're feeling creative, add 2-3 drops of pink food coloring to make your DIY scrub resemble Lush's lip scrub.
 
05 . Spoon your completed scrub into a container.
 
Super easy, right? Now here is how to use it.
 
-Before going bed, take a small amount of the scrub and rub it gently onto your lips.
 
-Rinse with water.
 
-Apply a generous amount of lip balm.
 
-Use your scrub twice a week!

Comment below if you try this and tell me how you liked it. Bye : )

How to make: Strawberry Nutella Poptarts

hey guys!
 
Sorry it's been so long since I last posted! My list of excuses include my school's musical being moved back a week due to snow days, being way behind on school stuff, and midterms. Ugh.
 
Now that it's getting closer to Valentine's day, I found this delicious looking recipe on pinterest and I thought I would share it with you!
 
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I N G R E D I E N T S :
Store bought pie dough
Nutella
Strawberry Jelly
Egg Wash (1 egg yolk + splash of water)
Coarse Sugar
 
1 . Roll out the pie dough until its pretty thin. Then cut into 2.5 by 3.5 inch rectangles.
 
2 . On one pie dough rectangle, spread a layer of Nutella. Then spread a layer of Strawberry Jelly.
 
3 . Cut a strawberry slice into the shape of a heart (slice a strawberry lengthwise into slices and then curve out the stop with a paring knife to create the heart shape).
 
4 . Using the strawberry heart as a pattern, cut out a heart shaped hole in the second piece of dough.
 
5 . Place the strawberry in the center of the nutella/strawberry jam mixture. Top with the second piece of dough with the heart shaped whole.
 
6 . Using a fork, seal the edges. Brush the pie dough with an egg wash (1 egg yolk + a splash of quality water) and then sprinkle the top with a heavy dose of coarse sugar.
 
7 . Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 5 minutes and serve!
 
There you go! A perfect breakfast for Valentine's day morning, and also pretty easy to make, too! Bye : )

p. s. I found this amazing recipe idea here.

Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration

February has been flying by so quickly, it's hard to believe Valentine's Day is tomorrow! If you still need help picking out an outfit, I have a few different ideas for a date or a night with friends.
 
1 . The first outfit features a gorgeous pale pink top with a sparkly collar, lightwash jeans, and a light pink watch and heels. This would be perfect for a daytime date or a day of shopping with friends.
 
2 . The second outfit is for the fashion forward girl. I chose a black and white striped dress and a white blazer-style coat. I added a pop of pink with this floral statement necklace and finished it off with one of my favorite pairs of black heels.
 
3 . This outfit is designed with the indie girl in mind. I paired a black top with a black floral skirt and a grey coat, finished with black pumps and a black watch. This outfit is a nice way to wear some pink without it being too bright and overpowering the outfit.
 
4 . The last outfit is great for your classic girlie grl. This adorable red heart print dress goes great with a denim jacket, cream colored keds and heart shaped earrings. This is probably the most festive look of them all and is easy to recreate with pieces you have at home.
 

Hope this gave you guys some outfit inspiration for tomorrow! Don't forget to comment which one was your fave or what you are planning on wearing tomorrow. Have a wonderful Valentines Day! 

OOTD: Pale Pink and Grey

Pale Pink on a Grey Monday by fromfashion2beauty showing what to wear with leather handbags

White t shirt
$18 - ginatricot.com

River Island jacket
$99 - riverisland.com

MARC BY MARC JACOBS blue jeans
matchesfashion.com

Sergio Rossi pumps
sergiorossi.com

Coach leather handbag
coach.com

Butter London lip gloss
beauty.com

My February Playlist

hey guys.
 
Whether I'm studying, exercising, or relaxing, I'm constantly listening to music. That's why I decided to put together a playlist of my favorite songs this month. Here they are:
 
Next Year--Two Door Cinema Club
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MCml-nayIE
 
Forever--Matt Hires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3RpFRs2L70
 
Say Something--A Great Big World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2U0Ivkn2Ds
 
Icarus--Bastille
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FehA9OwZflw
 
Happily--One direction
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzgTAyHc6PY
 
Rebel Beat--The Goo Goo Dolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUi8gQPsMdw
 
Say It, Just Say It--The Mowgli's
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRn8Sl6-sRo
 
Restless Heart--Matt Hires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk4dKviGpXw
 
Take A Walk--Passion Pit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZX6Q-Bj_xg
 
Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song--Matt Hires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CD3eQHm6RU
 
My Entire Playlist Here:
http://grooveshark.com/#!/playlist/February+2014/94815489
 
What's on your February playlist? Comment below and have a great February! Bye : )
 

Winter Lookbook Video!!

hey guys!

Today was another snow day (yay!), so I decided to film a video with my bff and fellow blogger, Emily. We had so much fun and put a lot of work into filming and editing this video, so I would love it if you would check it out. Thanks, it means a lot! Bye (:

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

hey guys!
 
One thing that can make or break your day is breakfast. I know that sounds a bit weird, but seriously, starting with a good, healthy breakfast can give you a major energy burst that will last throughout the day. So I decided to share with you some of my healthy breakfast options, including several for girls on the go (like myself) who seem to never have time to sit down and eat in the morning.
 
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01 . Vanilla Chex with Almond Milk
This gluten-free cereal is healthy and seriously good, and extra sweet tasting with some almond milk.
 
02 . Chobani Greek yogurt with Granola
I am super obsessed with greek yogurt, and it is a great way to get some protein in the morning. The granola adds a bit of extra flavor and crunch.
 
03 . NutriGrain Low fat waffles with Nutella
Since these waffles are super healthy for you, why not indulge in a little bit of Nutella in the morning?
 
04 . Luna Protein bars
These bars taste so amazingly delish, it's hard to believe they are actually healthy for you! A great option for breakfast on the go as well.
 
05 . Belvita Breakfast biscuits
Another on the go breakfast, these are basically like breakfast cookies. They are great for dipping into coffee or cocoa on a cold Monday morning.
 

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Okay, so those are all my healthy breakfast ideas. What do you usually eat for breakfast? Let me know in the comments below and I'll see you soon. Bye ( :

February Outfit Inspiration + Updates

hey guys.

Happy February! We are finally getting closer to springtime, although today I am snowed in where I live, and I'm stuck at home with a cold :(. I thought that it would be a good time to show you guys some more outfit ideas! I think this will be a regular monthly thing from now on, so make sure and comment below if you like it! Which one is your favorite outfit? Comment below to let me know.

Now for the updates part: If this isn't your first time on my blog, you may have noticed that I changed a few things. Well, okay, a lot of things. I just wanted to give a quick shoutout to shabbyblogs.com for my background. They have lots of gorgeous, free backgrounds on their so if you are a blogger looking to change up your blog, I would highly recommend checking them out.

Also I am thinking about having a Valentines Day series on my blog, that would include outfit ideas, decorations, and recipes. Let me know if that is something that you would like to see here.

Okay, sorry that was kind of a lot... Thanks for reading and I hope you had an amazing January : )