Everyone's a Story

Hello hello hello. First thing's first...loser award goes to ME! I told you in my last post that Id post some fashion but I never did cause let's be real here, I SUCK. But have no fear, I have some pics of outfits down below that I literally took like 20 minutes ago. I am extremely sorry that my hair is in a ponytail...a hip hip and a hooray for 3rd day hair. PLUS I woke up sicker than a dog today so I at least have an excuse to look ugly.


My thoughts/ post today is on the fact that everyone is a story. And I know you probably hear all the time, "thou shalt not judge." ;) But I am trying to shine a new light on the subject.

So there's this girl. She is absolutely beautiful. I mean...we're talkin model gorgeous. She also has the best wardrobe on this planet...absolutely hilarious...a ball to hang with...gets all the guys...instafamous....materialistically picture perfect, right? Right.

Until about a week ago, I didnt know her that well. We've hung out a few times, shared a few laughs and small conversation. I had heard from other people that she was "fake" and bratty and not very righteous and so on. So I instantly took note of that and stuck it to my "judgements & assumptions of ______" (SHAME ON ME)

It is human nature to accept the bad things you hear about people easier than the good things. And that's what I did!

But then I heard her story.

And I was so touched and also ashamed of how quick I had been to accept what I had heard.

She talked and I listened. And I realized her life is far from perfect and she faces challenges beyond my imagination, every day.

I had the absolute pleasure of discovering what an honestly beautiful person she is, who leads quite a crazy life and I dont blame her one bit for all of the decisions she has made and the circumstances she is in.

Anywhooooo, just something to think about :) Everyone is a story. Get to know somebody before you accept other's opinions of them.



*FASHION*

Gray Cardigan: $3 ~ Savers

Striped Red & White Dress $4 ~ Plato's Closet

Loose Charcoal Dress $10 ~ H&M

Red Sleeveless $20 ~ Urban Blues

Tan Leather Skirt $25 ~ Urban Blues

Green Speckled Sweater $3 ~ Savers

Printed Leggings $20 ~ Urban Blues

If you are wondering why I didn't tell you the price of the boots it's because they are Dr. Martens and they are SO EXPENSIVE. Just look it up. But grab a tissue before hand because you will cry when you see the price. Obviously I gave in though...so worth it, in my opinion. I am OBSESSED.

Goodnight <3

p.s. here is a repost of the pics I deleted.

Quit searching & begin living

Good afternoon beautiful people :)

I cannot even believe what a half-baked job I did on my last blog post. That is why I deleted it lol. I took horrible quality pictures and screwed up on a lot of other little things but ANYWHO, the show must go on.

I will be posting later today and it will be a MEGA clothes post since I have been horrible about putting up outfits each week.

Umm Im going homecoming dress shopping today? HUZZAH.

AJ Coombs asked me.

Also. Life has really caught my attention in a whole new light lately...

I am so determined to begin living life and botching the whole idea of finding love.

Some may never admit they are searching for love but most of us are.

Well I quit! I mean, Im too young for love anyway, right?

I wanna do things Ive always wanted to do! Sort of like a bucket list but more realistic, ya feel me?

My excitement is reaching dangerous limits.

Wish me luck!

Love you all <3

And I swear I will do a much better job on my posts and the pictures etc.

Also. Utah has had some heavenly sunsets lately, am I right?

Alright Im done. See you later alligator.

Makeup&Thriftiness

Alright so first off is make up. I LOVE MAKE UP. Here is a quote about make up that I also love: "Treat your make up like jewelry for the face. Play with colors, shapes, structure -- it can transform you." Now lemme just say that Im not about the "truckload of makeup" life. But I do think you should have fun with make up and the things that it can do :)

This is my everyday make up routine. It takes me like 10 minutes. On your marks, get set, go:

#1: APPLY AN EYESHADOW PRIMER! This seems stupid to some of you reading this, I can tell. But it is actually really important and without it, you're eyeshadow's gonna look like garbage by the end of the day. Urban Decay is what I use. AND THEN, I apply "Golden" by NYX all over my lid as seen in box one.

Obviously I use that baby ^^ all the time. NYX single eyeshadow's are $4 at Pearless Beauty Supply. I have like 5, ladies. Do yourself a favor and go buy some.


#2: Apply a thin line of black, liquid liner. This will thicken up the lashes :)
I use THE SUPER SLIM 12 hour wear liquid liner by Maybelline. Its a dream come true ~$7 at walm art.

#3: MASCARA. Ok so you know the end of the wand always has a huge clump of wet mascara and its kind of a big nuisance? Not anymore. I use the end of the wand right along the lash line and lemme tell ya, it does wonders in thickening up your set of flirt wings. Try it :) I use Monster Lash by Femme Couture. I love it. I get it for $7 bucks at Sally's Beauty Supply.

#4: Finish applying mascara using the wand the traditional way, starting from the lash line and wiggling your way up. (I have naturally curly lashes so I don't curl mine) if you have straight lashes then I say curl em for sure, it will play up your face big time :)

#5: Apply the "Golden" eyeshadow along your bottom lid. This gives your a subtle smoky effect! HAWT.

#6: Apply a thin line of liquid liner and apply mascara to the bottom lashes.

#7: Highlight the tear duct. Some girls are like, "what the heck is that?" WELL. Its the inner corner of your eye, where the tears come from...and that is the deepest part of your eye THEREFORE there is more shadow there. So brighten up your eye with a bright shimmery whatever you want :)

I use "White Pearl" by NYX.

#8: Apply that same highlighter right underneath your eyebrow.

#9: YOU'RE DONE! HIP HIP HOORAY.

Now for the skin :)

PRIME YOUR BEAUTIFUL SKIN. Same concept with the eyeshadow, if you use a skin primer, your make up will look fierce and flawless all day long. This is what I use. Unfortunately, the name of it is "Super Orgasm" like I don't think that can be any more awkward and disgusting but whatever, that's what they named it so I guess life must go on. Its by Nars obviously :) And its ridiculously beautiful. I got this for like $40 dollars..OUCH...at Sephora. Sometimes I just buy sick make up for a bundle load of bucks but its ok, I don't spend my money on practically anything else.

Foundation.

I am all about that 'natural' skin look. So that's why I wear Bare Minerals. (yikes I sound like a freaking commercial right now) But really, I am kind of religious about Bare Minerals skin products. They are truly glorious. Anywho, this is my shade and how it looks on my skin.

And now. Bronzer.

Most girls are SO prejudice against bronzer and its probably because some girls like to pile on the orange stuff and then bronzer is instantly categorized as gross. IT CAN BE BEAUTIFUL. I use XL bronzer by Milani. I bought it at smith's for like..10 bucks and it lasts forever. Its also a really pressed powder so it never looks cakey. I like to make a fishy face and then blend the powder going upwards where you can see the cheek bone. I also apply a little to the top of my forehead and a little on my nose. This honestly gives such a natural-looking, sun-kissed glow :)

AND FINALLY...lips *smooch smooch*

I like my lips to look natural so I just use a nude lip cream by NYX. It was like 6 dollars and its my baby.

Finally for the finished look:

This pic is weird cause its a close-up but I just wanted you to get a good look.

Hope you enjoyed this & hope it helped :)

NOW FOR SOME THRIFTY FASHION!

(I cant believe how long this post is..)

SO. I love thrift shopping. Its cheap and fun. MY TWO FAVORITE THINGS! Just kidding ;) Well sort of.

Anyway, my sister and I went to Savers the other days and came home with some yummies.

XL Men's Plaid shirt: $7

High-waisted denim shorts: $5

Yellow Butterfly T: $5















He celebrates me

Wait are you kidding me, its 2:15 am? Holy...jk. I stay up till at least 3 every night. Bad idea.

But anyway, I cant sleep...so I thought Id write. About the one person who knows me best. He knows my face without a trace of make up. He knows exactly what is required to make me double over in laughter. He knows my silly fears and insecurities. He knows my dreams, of course, too. He knows that I can be ridiculously lazy. He knows that I can be annoying, immature, dramatic etc. And he knows every straight up stupid decision I have ever made in my life. He knew me as a child and he knows me still.

And he is one of few people in this world that  really knows how to make me feel beautiful.

 Those are only a few of the millions of things he knows about me. I am a complex person, just like anyone else. But he has loved me enough to discover every tiny detail about me. And he has loved me enough to accept all of it. Heck, even embrace and celebrate all of it. There arent many things that can be found as great as the joy in feeling loved unconditionally for everything that you are.



Going to sleep grateful as ever for my brother, Connor.

Goodnight. Xoxo

One-liners

For some odd reason I thought Id write some mysterious one-liners about random people in my life that have made some sort of impact on me :) I think, if I remember correctly, my brother did something similar in his blog.

So here goes. Get ready for your inner curious kitty to come out...cause these are gonna be juicy.


* A rose within a stone, I hope you learn to let me in someday.

* I may have let you go but those green apple memories hang on to me for dear life.

* A heart that looks for beauty, eyes that see it, a camera that captures it.

* You have a song for a soul.

* Lived your life to someday save mine.

* A kiss that woke me from my twelve month misery.

* Listened and lead me out of the wood.

* I stand on an ocean of complete love.

* It was like breathing in the sun wrapped in rain.

* I pray the wheels never stop turning.

* The weight of the world on your tattooed shoulders.


Alright Im done :) Hope you enjoyed those! They were fun to come up with. I love to write songs about people as well. I love people. Period.

Happy 2nd of sweet, sweet July.

FASHION

Alright don't be judgin. Today has been the most boring day of my life. So I'm gonna do some more blogging. About my clothes. These are a few things I consider must-haves.

HERE WE GO LADIES.

#1: Summer dress! Pacsun ~ $20. Do I even need an explanation for this one?

#2: Acid wash jeans. Pacsun ~ $30. Now before you say "eww", just hear me out; I love these jeans and I feel like they can spice up any outfit. I'm all about the slightly edgy look.

#3: Flower print jacket. Plato's Closet ~ $10. I have yet to see one that isn't completely delicious. Get one.

#4: Casual tank. Zumies ~ $20. I have 5 or 6 tanks like this one. (Most of them are diamond tanks) And they are so much fun to layer with...its insane.

#5: JEAN JACKET. Pacsun ~ $30. Wow. That is what I have to say about this little baby. Its a light blue and Im telling you, it goes with everything.

#6: Printed Maxi. Pacsun ~ $20. Guys just don't understand how comfy maxi skirts are. And they never will! I mean it's like wearing sweats...but actually cute. Anywho, This looks great paired with a stylish loose T, tucked in.

#7: Tan Shawl/Cardigan thingy-majigger. Pacsun ~ $30. This is what I call, casual-cute. Its just so...fun. But not too dressy.

#8: JEAN VEST. Brass Plum ~ $35. Ok if you don't already own one of these...Get. One. Now.



That is all.

Goodnight beautiful people :)

Quirky Stuff

M*U*S*I*C mm mm mm. Yum yum yum. I love music. More than I love to sing, more than I love to play the piano or the guitar.. I love to listen to music. Who doesn't right? Its certainly a universal love. SO. An anonymous human over ask.fm, asked me to post about the music I listen to. So let's just jump right in, shall we?

K. So. Besides my love for country and R&B and reggae and Disney music and all that good stuff...

I have a passion for the quirky stuff.

So I apologize in advance if you don't like the songs and artists I am going to post about because they are definitely on the unique side of things.

Without further ado:

-Each Coming Night by Iron and Wine
-Bring on the Comets by vhs or beta
-Pull My Heart Away by Jack Penate
-ANYTHING BY YOUTH LAGOON but Montana is one of my favorites
-This is the Life by Two Door Cinema Club
-Featherstone by The Paper Kites
-Daughter by Youth
-Come Home by Chappo
-Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood
-Shake Me Down by Cage The Elephant
-California by Rogue Wave
-The Girl by City and Colour





Alright Ive given you 12 beauties to take a look at if you'd like. I absolutely love all of those songs so much its insane. Take a look at the artists in general too! They are all incredible. And there's like...a million more that I love just as much. I seriously will spend an entire afternoon discovering new songs and artists.

BUT. I am also a huge huge fan of John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and James Taylor. I call them the 3 J wonders of the world.


Anywho, I hope you enjoyed this post and perhaps enjoyed the music to at least some degree.

Happy Friday beautiful people :)