Valentine's Day

So, y'all...

For the first time in the history of my entire eighteen years of existence, I have a date on Valentine's Day. 

As you know, I loathe Valentine's Day for the overwhelming consumerism that it spawns. Seriously, why the hell do I need to pay double for candy that you're going to sell for half off after the sacred day. Not only is the chocolate overpriced, but so is everything else. 

Don't get me wrong, there are aspects that I love about Valentine's Day. I mean first of all, I am a teenage girl who watches an excessive amount of Romantic Comedies. You could say I love love. But I mean I really do. However, I have never said "I love you," in a relationship. Ever. It's been said to me 3 times. I am not a terrible person, I just can't lie like that. 

I also love stuffed animals, mainly as bulk for my bed. I feel the need to be surrounded when I sleep. What can I say? I'm used to sleeping with a Great Dane. 

I HATE when people pay for me. Mainly because I don't like having a debt to someone. I mean, dates are like this weird thing where you willing let someone else buy you stuff as a sign of affection. I mean I do it, I buy the people I love stuff. I want them to know I care. But it's weird. I'm supposed to be the one that cares, not someone else. 

That being said, I've never had the double whammy of having someone pay for you and having it be the single most over-dramatically romantic day. 

It's a formal. 

A formal for a fraternity. So it isn't like red wine and fancy dinner necessarily. 

But it's still a Valentine's thing. And I have to dress up, which is not my favorite activity. Plus, I ordered four dresses and CANNOT for the life of me pick which one. It would help if Spool 72 wasn't the most amazing store ever. 

So here are the possible prospects for the evening.. 

Such sparkle. Much beads. Wow.

Such fitted. Many sequins. Wow.

Such boobs. Much studs. Wow.

Such color. Much sleeves. Wow.

I decided on the shoes...

Well, technically I chose my Steve Maddens, but these were a close runner up. They're actually super similar, except my Maddens are stilettos.

Then comes the makeup and hair... Much more difficult.

Hair is not my specialty. Luckily, however, it is my friend's specialty.

But what about my makeup? What am I even supposed to look like??

Simple-ish??

Or do I need to go all out?

Maybe even add some glitter?

I mean I guess I'll figure out. I'm slightly stressed. 

But hey, at least we're cute together, right?

As y'all know, none of these pictures are mine. Thanks online.

And Happy Early Valentine's Day!

Red Lips and a Little Tip: Quick Tip

So I've recently begun wearing red lipstick as a makeup change up. It's difficult, I'll admit.

The most challenging part for me is making sure that my lips are moisturized because... hello. Chapped lips hold color about as well as a newborn can hold their head up. Which is not at all. 

So here's my tips...

Vaseline can fix any amount of dehydration in your lips. It is best to use it the night before you plan on wearing your lipstick compared to lathering on the petroleum jelly 5 minutes before you add the head turning color. You can even wear Vaseline in your shower, the heat has always helped my lips when combined with Vaseline. 

Always always always line and cancel out the colors in your lips. It's usual to want to skip making your lips the perfect canvas, especially when you have ten minutes to get to your first class. But if you're running that behind... maybe you shouldn't be worrying about makeup. But I've found that you can use concealer or a nude colored lipstick as your color canceler, depending on the lipstick. Lining is easy, but make sure you don't end up looking like Jocelyn Wildenstein with the over done lips.

Make sure your lipstick isn't on the inside of your lips. Lipstick on the teeth can be very unappealing.

Life Update

ONE LAST THING!!

I don't know if anyone even reads my blog, but in case anyone does, my best friend and I are starting a Vlog/YouTube channel, which I am really excited about. I will post the details later, and who knows maybe when people actually read this it will be because I promoted my blog on my vlog or whatever.

A Little Bit About My Blog

I adore baking and cooking.
I just love being in the kitchen! What can I say? I love making food!
I will post my favorite recipes, step by step! Be prepared for LOTS of cookies!!

I basically breathe beauty.

Hair, makeup, nails, you name it and I'm your girl. 

On this blog you will find me posting about my different beauty tips, tricks, and looks. 

I'm also going to post about my style. Seeing as I'm entering college, I'm trying to reinvent my style.

Here I'll post about what I come up with. I'll even post where to get the pieces or similar pieces.

I will also post some inspiration pieces from different celebs and such.

I'm crafty and love all things D.I.Y.

I love making my own sugar scrubs and science experiments.

Here I will post all my recipes with pictures and how it all turned out. I'll even post updates if anything goes wrong along the way.

Seeing as I'm moving into my dorm in a month...

I will post how I decorate my dorm, how I organized it, and of course everything college life.

This includes tips on how to deal with college stress, hassles of community showers, and how to make friends with the people in your dorm room. Getting involved and having fun.

Last, but not least, I will also post about my "fandoms"

I'm 100% sure that "fandom" is a Tumblr word, which I am also apart of Tumblr.

But here I will actually keep updates about my favorite shows and movies, as well as any reviews.

These will also include my favorite pictures and fangirling about my favorite actors.

That is all for now!

From your dearest,

Kara