Motivational Monday! ~ 5/27/13 (x2!)

Hey everyone! So I totally flaked last week and forgot all about Motivational Monday. So sorry guys! But you know how I do - now this week you get a double dose of motivation! *cheers* Yeaaaaah!

I thought this was a good one for today, since it is Memorial Day. Even though it's fun to have an extra day off of work or school, please remember all the brave and selfless men and women who sacrificed their lives to protect our country today. God Bless the USA! ^_^

This one is for what I missed last week - isn't it just the truth, though?! Always go after your dreams with full force!!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

Makeup Tutorial: Purple Smoke

Hey there! I hope everyone's week is going well so far - I just wanted to take a moment to say my heart is with all those effected from the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma the past couple days. It always saddens my heart to see families and homes destroyed by such a catastrophic event.

Now that I have said that, it's onto the reason for this blog post!

I recently wore a more dramatic purple look when I went out on the town with my best friend. I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with my viewers. I hope you guys enjoy this look as much as I do - just remember to blend, blend, BLEND!

Products Used (in order):
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
BH Party Girl Eyeshadow Palette
Sigma E55 Brush
MAC 217 Brush
Sigma E40 Brush
 Sigma E30 Brush
Stila Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner
ELF Eyelash Curler
ModelCo FIBRE LASHXTEND Lengthening Mascara
ELF Volumizing & Lengthening Mascara
 Hard Candy Baked Blush in "Living Doll"
Sigma F40 Brush
Maybelline Color Whisper "A Plum Prospect"

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

Robin's Egg Makeup Tutorial for Spring!

Hey everyone!

So today I was looking through some of the recent videos I've posted on my channel, and I came across a makeup tutorial I did exactly a month ago, actually. It was inspired by pastel colors, having a pop of color on the lower lash line, and the general season of Spring.

Below I've embedded the video so you guys can take a look and recreate it if you'd like to. I also try to always list the products I use in the tutorial under the video on this blog post for your convenience. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making the video and wearing this look - it really is perfect for Spring!

Products Used (in order):
Urban Decay Primer Potion in "Original"
MAC Fafi Eyes 2 Eyeshadow Quad - Light Yellow, Light Green, & Dark Blue
Sigma E55
Sigma E40
Sigma F50
L'oreal Extra Intense Liquid Pencil Liner in "Grey"
Urban Decay 24/7 Pencil Liner in "Electric"
Sigma E30
ELF Eyelash Curler
CoverGirl Lashblast Volume
ELF Mineral Infused Mascara
Maybelline Limited Edition Blush in "Sweet Melon"
Sigma F40
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in "Candy Pink"
Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in "Bellini"

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

Makeup Tutorial: Edgy Prom Look

Hey guys! So I've been thinking about writing more about beauty related things on my blog to keep it active when I don't have the time to devote to the serious stories. So here's my first of [hopefully] regular beauty posts! Enjoy! xoxo

Below you'll see I've embedded a video I did a couple weeks ago on how to get an edgy look for prom. I hope you guys enjoy it!

Have a super fun time at prom - I went to two senior proms two nights in row - mine was Friday and my boyfriend's was Saturday. I thought it would kill me at the time but it was some of the most fun I've ever had. Take lots of pictures, have a lot of fun, and be safe!

Products Used (in order):
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
MAC Paint Pot in "Constructivist"
MAC 217 Brush
Urban Decay Naked Palette - Toasted, Hustle, Buck, Virgin, Creep
Sigma E55 Brush
Sigma E70 Brush
Sigma E40 Brush
Sigma F70 Brush
Besame Kohl Eyeliner in "Black"
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in "Corrupt"
ELF Eyelash Curler
CoverGirl Lashblast Volume Mascara
ELF Mineral Infused Mascara
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in "Make Me Pink"
Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in "Strawberry"

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

Motivational Monday! ~ 5/13/13

Hey everyone! So I'm going to try my hardest to get a quote with a picture for this week's Motivational Monday again like usual. I just don't know why it was acting up so much last week.

*fingers double crossed!*

I'm constantly reminding myself of this because this semester more than ever I've been suffering from temporary defeat. I just need to remember it's JUST that - TEMPORARY.

Yay! It worked!! I guess it's just taking a lot longer than usual. Oh well, yay for us! I hope you guys enjoyed this week's dose - be sure to check back every Monday for another dose of awesome motivation! ^_^

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren

*Image credit to google.com*

Motivational Monday! ~ 5/6/13

Hey guys! So I'm going to do another double post this week to make up for all those weeks I went without posting because my computer was being repaired.

Enjoy!! xoxo

I keep trying to upload the pictures and it's not working, so I'll just write the quotes with a blurb below. :)

"Over thinking leads to negative thoughts."

I am such a victim of this, unfortunately.

"I don't run away from a challenge because I'm afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet." - Nadia Comaneci (gymnast)

 

I was so psyched to see a gymnast said this because I LOVE gymnastics! (typical for a perfectionist) - But it's such a good quote! Don't let fear hold you back, run all over it and show it who's boss!

Remember to have a positive day! :)

Hugs,
Lauren