Beauty Scenario Tag: 2015 Edition

Tags always bring me back a few years when they would take over the beauty community on Youtube and blogs. I honestly miss tags and I am somewhat sad that they aren't done as often as they used to be done. Tags were a simple, organized, and fun way to get to know somebody, since different people would answer the same group of questions.

I was recently tagged by Christie from Christie's Take On Life to do the Beauty Scenario Tag! I actually did this tag last year (link here), but I figured that I have probably changed (at a least a little) since last year. So here is an updated version of my answers for the Beauty Scenario Tag!

1. You have to get rid of all of your foundations and only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

This answer hasn't changed, since I don't use foundation. I do, however, use the Rimmel Stay Matte Power in translucent, which is a must for me, considering my oily skin.

2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

I hate to say this, but I would probably ignore it. As much as I would like to have the courage to tell her, I don't know if I could ever tell her. I also wouldn't know how she would take to me telling her about the lipstick.

3. You're not feeling yourself and you need a pick-me-up lipstick, which do you go for?

The Revlon Lip Butter in "Juicy Papaya" (review here) is my go-to lip color when I feel as if I need to add some life to my face.

4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair or makeup differently?

I didn't start wearing makeup until later in high school, but I would tell my high school self to not be afraid to try out some new hairstyles of makeup looks. I was also so self-conscious and afraid of what others thought of me in high school, so I would definitely tell myself not be afraid to try what I want and not let others inside my head.

5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut but they hear wrong and give you a pixie cut, what do you do?

A) Smile, say thank you, call your mum and cry hysterically

B) Cry in the chair and things get awkward

C) Complain to the manager and demand a refund

A. I don't think that I would cry in the chair, however, I would probably start tearing up after telling my mom or best friend.

6. Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have one hour to pack, which 'Do It All' palette do you pack in your makeup bag?

I don't own many palettes and haven't been doing many makeup look recently, so I would honestly pack a bronzer as a "multi-use" product for my face and eyes.

7. Your house has been robbed! Don't worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What's the product you really hope is safe?

I'm not very attached to any of my makeup products, but if I had to choose, I would probably hope my Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner was safe! I have been wearing this eyeliner several times a week for over a year and it's more on the pricey-side, so I would that it would still be there!

8. Your friend borrows makeup and returns it in an awful condition. Do you:

A) Pretend you haven't noticed

B) Ask them to re-purchase it

C) Secretly do it back to their makeup

A. Like I said in the previous question, I'm not very attached to any other my makeup products, so I would probably just pretend to not notice the damage. I

Thanks Christie for tagging me!

Now I tag all of you to do this tag!

How would you do your hair or makeup differently if you could go make to your teenage years?
I would love to read your answer in a comment below!

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Looking Back and 2015 Resolutions: A Tag

I know that these tags have decreased in popularity over the past year, but I couldn't be happier that I did this tag last year (click here for last year's post). I find that doing a tag rather than a paragraph-by-paragraph reflection is easier to sort out thoughts and keeps them organized and easy to read. Half of this tag will feature questions about looking back on 2014 and the half will be resolutions. I also decided to tweak some questions to make them less beauty-related and more well rounded.

∙ LOOKING BACK ON 2014 ∙

Name 3 things you did in this past year that you're proud of.
         ∙ Running. I started running this year, which I found to be quite enjoyable and helped my energy levels.
         ∙ Being more invested in my blog. This year, I have discovered that my blog has really been a good outlet for me over this past year.
         ∙ Opening up to my parents. In contrast to opening up to strangers (which I will explain later) I opened up to my parents a little about my rough year. I am not one to tell others my problems, but my stress got to a point where I just needed to tell someone some of what I was keeping in.

Name 1 thing you wish you'd have done differently. Not being scared of moving forward with relationships. I found that I have hard time opening up and allowing new people in my life, whether it's friendships or dating. I realized that I should I have not been so guarded and I probably missed out on some great people. This is something that I plan to fixing this year.

What was your biggest highlight this past year? My trip to Korea with my mom! Even though we were only there for less than two weeks, it was so nice seeing family again and experiencing young, Korean life. I did posts here and here on my trip earlier this year.

What was your favorite beauty product(s) this year? My favorite beauty products this year (because I couldn't choose just one) were the Revlon Lip Butter in "Juicy Papaya" (review here) and the Bobbi Brown Gel Eyeliner in "Caviar Ink". Eyeliner is a must-have for me and the lip butter is the perfect 'girl-next-door' shade.

Who do you want to thank for being amazing this year? My family. This past year has been a little rough and inconsistent, and one of the only constant things that I found was the support from my family.

∙ 2015 RESOLUTIONS ∙ 

What are the makeup/beauty resolutions you have for next year? Continue with experimenting with more lip colors. I have branched out a little with lip colors this year, but I want to try to push myself to try trends, such as the 'Kylie Jenner lip-color-look' and deeper colors.

What are the fashion resolutions you have for next year? To continue to evolve my fashion style towards a style that I'm happy with and to wear more skirts. I do like skirts and dresses, but as surprising as it may be, I find them a little intimating. I'm more of a jeans or leggings (or even gym clothing) kind of girl, but there are so many outfits on Pinterest that I want to take inspiration from to help evolve my style.

What are your personal resolutions for next year?

         ∙ Find out my passion. This was on of my resolutions last year, but I unfortunately didn't accomplish it. I know that finding a passion isn't something that can be forced, but I am hoping to be closer to finding it this year.
         ∙ Finally declare a major. This falls along the lines of my previous resolution, but since I am a sophomore in college, I need to pick a major I'm passionate about and stick with it.
         ∙ Take risks. Whether it's with school, travel, or life in general. I need to push myself more than I have already have and hope that it will lead to great learning experiences. Even if it's something like study abroad.
         ∙ Eat healthier and work out more. I know, this is on everyones resolutions list. Even though I kind of accomplished this last year, I definitely still need to try to eat healthier and work out more.
         ∙ Be happy by December 2015. I hope that by the end of the year, I have moved forward from a restricting past, have taken risks, and lastly, find a way to be in a place where I'm happy.

What are your blog resolutions for 2015? I want to have more self-taken photos on my blog and have quality posts. This may be difficult with my heavy workload this school year, but I will try my best to make this happen. Even though my blog is an outlet for who I am, I also want to shape my blog into a better, updated representation of myself, since I have changed a lot in the past year.

Name 1 thing you want to check off your bucket list next year. Finding a legit job. I have been
"self-employed", such as tutoring and such 'jobs'. However, I hope to find a job with a consistent pay from an actual employer.

What is one of your resolutions for 2015?

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Sunkissed Summer

The Sunkissed Summer tag is one of the latest tags that has been circling aound the web! It features many of my current summer favorites. Check out the questions and answers below!

1. What is your go-to product for a sun kissed summer glow? (bronzer, self tanner, etc.)

My go-to product for a sun kissed glow is the NYC Sunny Bronzer. I don't use self tanner so to get that bronzed glow, I usually will go for a matte or brightening bronzers. Check out my review of the NYC Sunny bronzer here!

2. What book would you recommend for a summer read? 

A great summer read is Seventeenth Summer by Maureen Daly! I mentioned this in a summer favorites post (here) a few years ago and still recommend it, especially those who like young adult books. Seventeenth Summer is a classic summer fling book but is interesting to read since it was written in the 40's (don't let that turn you off, it's written like any young adult book today). Some other great reads are Along With the Ride by Sarah Dessen (perfect for those who are headed off to their first year of college) and, of course, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

3. What's your signature summer scent this year?

I don't wear perfume or body spray everyday, but every summer I usually reach for the Bath and Body Work scents "Sweet Pea" or "Forever Sunshine". This summer, I have also been reaching for their lotion in the scent "White Citrus".

4. The sun is shining and it's time to get outside! What's your favorite thing to do?

I love sitting outside on my cushioned porch swing and either read or go on my computer! Sitting on the swing is the epitome of summer for me.

5. You're on the boardwalk and your stomach is grumbling. What's your go-to summer beach food?

Ice Cream! Although it may not be bikini food, when it's a warm summer day, you can never go wrong with big scoop of froyo, ice cream, or gelato!

6. Sunscreen is always important, but it's a MUST in summer! What's your favorite? (Face, body, or both)

Neurtragena Clear Face SPF 30 sunscreen! I recently bought this sunscreen since I have very oil skin and I figured that an anti-break out version would be suited for oily skin. This sunscreen doesn't dry on greasy and doesn't make my skin any more oily than it already is throughout the day, which I love!

7. After a day in the summer sun and heat, what do you do to cool off?

One of the best ways to cool off in the heat for me is with refrigerated watermelon! I find that watermelon tastes the best when it's cut after being refrigerated, since it tends to be more cold, crispy, and sweet!

8. How do you wear your hair in the summer? (down, ponytail, ombre, dip dye, etc.)

My hair usually goes up more in the summer than any other season. If my hair isn't down, I will mostly likely have my hair in either a super high top knot or a high pony tail.

9. Must-have nail polish for summer 2014?

I have been loving turquoise nail polish recently, particularly the Essie nail polish in "Turquoise and Cacaos". It's a beautiful turquoise color that's the prefect amount of blue and green and is also bright enough for the summer while not being as bright as a neon color.

10. Sometimes it just feels good to chill out and watch Netflix. What shows do you recommend for summer? 

Right now, I am currently watching Lost! I just started watching the show this summer and I am pretty addicted and trying super hard to pace myself so that I don't watch all the episodes and season in one week. I have also been watching Awkward and the Bachelorette.

11. Do you wear liquid foundation, BB cream, or tinted moisturizer in the summer?

I don't typically wear any sort of foundation during the year, let alone in the summer. I am, however, considering to buy a BB cream that has SPF to further help protect my skin in the summer.

12. It's super bright outside! Do you reach for sunglasses or a hat?

Sunglasses! I'm not much of a hat person and I have pretty sensitive eyes so sunglasses are a must during the summer. I also think that sunglasses are more practical to wear on an everyday basis.

13. What is your summer jam this year?

Some songs that I have been currently loving are "Come With Me Now" by Kongo, "Rude" by Magic!, "A Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay, and anything by Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan.

14. Do you have a summer bucket list? If so, share some things on the list.

I don't have a very long bucket list, but some of the few things on the list include cooking more, reading a few books, and eating out at some restaurants that I have been wanting to go to for a while. I also want to take more photos for my blog, since I don't have the time to do it while at school.

15. Bikini, tankini, or one piece?

I'm more a bikini person. Although I don't feel totally confident in a bikini, I find that bandeau tops and bottoms that are not too cheeky make me feel as if I'm not showing as much skin as compared to triangle and string bikinis (even though they are all pretty much the same concept). Bandeau tops also prevent you from having awkward tan lines!

16. Summer means heat... and sweat! What's your favorite sweat proof product this year? (Skincare, makeup, anything!)

My favorite sweat proof product is the Rimmel Stay Matte powder. Powder is an essential product to beat the heat and the Rimmel powder is an affordable product that prevents shininess for several hours.

17. Summer wouldn't be complete without a scoop (or two) of ice cream! If you could create your own ice cream flavor, what would it be?

My dream ice cream flavor would be a vanilla been ice cream stuffed with different kinds of filling, similar to Ben and Jerry's 'Everything But The..' ice cream flavor. I would have the vanilla ice cream stuffed with brownie pieces, oreo pieces, heath bar pieces, cookie dough pieces, milk chocolate chunks, and a chocolate drizzle throughout the ice cream. Is that so much to ask for?

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Lazy Day Tag!

We all have our lazy days. Those days where we don't feel like putting effort into the day and how we look and would rather lay on the bed or sitting on the couch all day. The Lazy Day Tag has been going around Youtube, and since it's been a while, I thought it was time to post a new tag. I think that this tag in particular is appropriate for summer, because I usually associate summer with being laid back and more than often lazy.

1. What is your lazy day skin care routine? 

My skin care routine is pretty much the same everything, but if I'm in a hurry in the morning, I keep it simple by using my Clean & Clear Continuous Control Cleanser. I then moisturise with my Neutragena Oil-Free Moisture for Sensitive Skin and Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel.

2. What is your lazy day makeup? 

If I'm not feeling like wearing a lot of makeup, I will usually just keep it simple by applying my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and curl my lashes and apply the Maybelline Mega Plush mascara. I will also usually quickly groom my brows with the Maybelline clear mascara. I will then finish off with a little bit of Rimmel Stay Matte translucent powder since I very oily skin.

3. What is your lazy day hair style? 

I don't usually do my hair on an everyday basis, so on a lazy day, my hair routine doesn't usually change. I will usually either keep my hair down or throw it up in a high pony tail or top knot.

4. What is your lazy day outfit? 

My lazy day outfit would definitely be yoga pants and a sweater. On a lazy day, I don't like feeling restricted in jeans, so yoga pants are a go-to look.

5. What is your lazy day scent? 

On lazy days, I will usually skip on the scents, but I will sometimes just wear a scented Bath and Body Works lotion. It is easy and it's like hitting two birds with one stone by the lotion being both moisturizing and scented!

6. What is your lazy day pampering product/routine? 

On my lazy days, I will usually not pamper myself. The most that I will pamper myself on a lazy day would be by just watching a good reality television show.

7. What is your lazy day snack/food? 

My lazy day food would probably be either soup, pasta, or chocolate. Soup and pasta are both very easy meals to make and chocolate is always a quick and satisfying snack.

8. What is your lazy day drink? 

I will either just drink water or tea. I don't usually drink soda or soft drinks and usually instead go for tea since it's relaxing and soothing.

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Beauty Scenario Tag!

It's been a long time since I have done a tag, so I decided it was time to write my answers to another tag, the Beauty Scenario Tag. This tag is a little different from some of the other tags I've done in the past, mainly because the questions in this tag are more specific and not very broad. I actually really liked answering the questions in this tag and I tag all of you to do this tag! Read on to see my answers to the Beauty Scenario Tag!

1. You have to get rid of all your foundations and you can only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep? 

Okay, so it's the first question and I already don't have a solid answer (I promise I do for some of the later questions!), mainly because I don't wear foundation. The only foundations that I would keep would be the only two that I have: Shiseido UV Sun Compact Foundation and the Rimmel Stay Matte powder.

2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely? 

I don't know what I would do, but I would honestly probably not say anything, mainly because she is the interviewer. If if was my friend or even acquittance, then I would say something, but probably not to someone who I'm trying to impress.

3. You're not feeling yourself and need a pick me up. Which lipstick do you put on to make yourself feel beautiful? 

I don't own a lot of lipsticks and I don't often wear lip color (I'm actually planning on buying some summer lip products later, so this will probably change). Something that I use to freshin' up my look though is the Fresh Rose Lip Balm.

4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and makeup differently?

Technically I'm still a teenager, but I'm going critique myself from middle school and high school. For hair, I didn't really do much in high school except pin some pieces back. In middle school though, I wore my hair up everyday. Looking back on it now, I wished I would have kept it down some days, especially for picture days.

As for makeup, I didn't start wearing makeup until a few years into high school and kept it pretty natural. I would, however, wear less eyeshadow because I would wear MAC's "All That Glitters" eyeshadow a lot, which is not the most natural eyeshadow. I would also do my eyeliner, because I didn't use eyeliner much back then, but now I feel like eyeliner makes my eyes pop more than mascara.

5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut, but they hear wrong and give you a pixi cut. Do you...

    a) Smile, say thank you, leave and call your mum hysterical 

    b) Cry in the chair and things get awkward

    c) Complain to the manager and demand a refund. 

A. I would hope that I wouldn't cry or complain in front of the hairdresser. But I would honestly probably shed some tears after I left the salon.

6. Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have 1 hour to pack. Which 'do it all' palette do you pack in your makeup bag? 

Oh gosh, this one is hard. I don't own any large makeup palette and only have duos or trios. If I had to pick one though I would say that I would pick my Clinique Duo in "Rose Wine", which has a pretty light shimmery pink color and a nice plum shade that's perfect for a smokey eye!

7. Your house has been robbed, don't worry- everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What's the product you really hope is safe? 

I'm not attached enough to my makeup to really hope that something was safe, but I would probably choose my Bobbi Brown gel eyeliner, mainly because I use it everyday and it's one of the more expensive makeup items in my collection.

8. Your friend borrows your makeup and returns it in awful condition. Do you... 

    a) Just pretend you haven't noticed 

    b) Ask them to repurchase it 

    c) Secretly do the same to something of theirs

A! I would never ask them to repurchase it and I would especially never do it secretly to them! Makeup is makeup. It's just that. I may be a little frustrated for a little bit, but I wouldn't hold a grudge against them.

I hope you enjoyed this post!
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The TMI Tag!

This is the latest tag that seems to be circling around Youtube and since I don't have a Youtube channel, I decided that I wanted to do it on my blog! It's kinda of a long tag, but many of the questions have shorter answers. I also thought that this tag was a little different than the fashion-related tags I usually do and that it would be kinda fun answering the questions!

1) What are you wearing?
I am currently in a sweatshirt and yoga pants. Today was definitely a lazy day.

2) Ever been in love? 

Considering I have never had a boyfriend, it would have to be a no :)

3) Ever had a terrible breakup? 

Like I said above, never had a boyfriend so I haven't had to deal with a breakup before :)

4) How tall are you? 

I'm a whopping 5'2". Yes, I know I'm short.

5) How much do you weigh? 

I really don't think it's important giving both the height and weight, so I'm just going to give the height :)

6) Any tattoos? 

Nope, and I not sure if I would ever get one. I'm have nothing against tattoos but I don't think I could commit to have something being on my skin all my life.

7) Any piercings? 

Nope, not even ear piercing! I'm not afraid of nettles, but I just never got around to it.

8) OTP? 

Emily and Adian from Revenge! I want them to be together so bad!

9) Favorite show? 

Scrubs! That show can always make me laugh and I love to watch JD and Turk's bromance! I have seen each and every episode at least 3 times! Definitely recommend it!

10) Favorite bands? 

Coldplay! I love Coldplay and their songs either want to make you get up and dance or are filled with emotion and feeling! Love them!

11) Something you miss? 

I miss when I was able to eat whatever I wanted without worrying about gaining weight. I also kinda miss the strong relationships I had with some friends from high school (but I don't miss high school itself haha).

12) Favorite song?

My all time favorite song is Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol (love them!) but I have recently been loving "Human" by Christina Perri.

13) How old are you? 

18 :)

14) Zodiac sign? 

Gemini, whatever that means. I actually like looking at horoscopes, but I don't actually know the reputation of a Gemini.

15) Quality you look for in a partner? 

Good sense of humor and kindness :) As well as confidence

16) Favorite Quote? 

For some reason, I'm blanking out on this one quote that I love and it's bugging the heck out of me...but I also like the quotes "Better to be the one who smiled than the one who didn't smile back" and "Maybe it's not about the happy ending. Maybe it's about the story" and simply "live, laugh, love, eat, repeat".

17) Favorite actor/actress? 

I have always adored Emma Stone, however, I have also been really liking Lily Collins!

18) Favorite color? 

I love both blue and green!

19) Loud music or soft? 

I like music that's in the middle. I don't like it when my heads pounding from the music but I also usually don't like falling asleep while listening during the middle of the day.

20) Where do you go when you're sad? 

Since I'm in college, I don't really have many options besides curled up in a fuzzy blanket on my bed with my computer (which I do regardless). At home though I would go to my room.

21) How long does it take you to shower? 

Around 10-15 minutes...although I would love to stay in longer but I feel like I would be judged. Add a few minutes if I decide to shave.

22) How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? 

I don't have any super early classes this quarter, so I like taking my time getting ready. I usually take around 30-40 minutes to get ready, dressed, and eat breakfast in the morning.

23) Ever been in a physical fight? 

I don't think so...I'm not a physical person but I may have had a fight with my sister when I was younger.

24) Turn on? 

Kindness, outgoing, and sense of humor!

25) Turn off? 

When someone tries to fit in with a certain crowd because it's "cool" and you get the "I'm too cool for you" vibe/look from them even though everything seemed cool between you two before he started trying super hard. Basically when someone tries to be someone they're not.

26) The reason I joined Youtube? 

Well, I don't have a Youtube channel (this tag is a Youtube tag but I just thought it on my blog) however I have honestly been thinking about starting one for like four years. As for my blog, I started it in 2011. :)

27) Fears? 

I have a fear of settling, being late to places, and not living up to their expectation.

28) Last thing that made you cry? 

The last time that I full on cried and needed a tissue was probably during the summer when my friends left for college, since I didn't leave for another few weeks. That's the last time I really let my feelings out. It's kinda hard to cry when you're in college and have two roommates.

29) Last time you said you loved someone? 

I said it to my mom when I talked to her on the phone earlier this week :)

30) Meaning behind your YouTube Name? 

Once again, this is a Youtube tag, but I'm bringing it to my blog, so I'll instead write about the meaning behind my blog name. There's actually not really a reason behind the name...I just like ruffles and I thought knows sounded good with it and wanted it to mean like "knots of life", but absolutely doesn't really mean that haha

31) Last book you read? 

I'm guessing this doesn't include textbooks. If it does, then it would be a textbook on world history. If not, then it would be "Along for the Ride" from during the summer (I'm not much of a reader except for beach-reads).

32) The book you're currently reading? 

Like I said, I'm not much a book-reader to be honest, so I've just been into my textbooks (which is kinda lame).

33) Last show you watched? 

The last show I watched was "The Bachelor" last night.

34) Last person you talked to? 

My roommate

35) The relationship between you and the person you last texted? 

The last person I texted was my mom.

36) Favorite food? 

I have always love Italian food and my favorite dish is anything with cream sauce! I also have been loving sushi and Indian food, especially Palak Paneer!

37) Place you want to visit? 

I would love to visit France or Italy! I have never been to Europe and I would love to go!

38) Last place you were? 

The last place that I was at was my last class.

39) Do you have a crush? 

I haven't had a crush like I did in high school when I really liked someone, and I haven't really been paying much attention to that kind of thing since I've been in college, but there may be someone I have my eye on ;)

40) Last time you kissed someone? 

I've never had my first kiss :)

41) Last time you were insulted? 

I don't know..aside from like my sister I can't think of the last time I was insulted... :/

42) Favorite flavor of sweet? 

I love most sweets, but I absolutely love milk chocolate and white chocolate! That is seriously my weakness!

43) What instruments do you play? 

I played the piano for 12 years and I played the flute for 7 years. Honestly though I sucked at the flute and never really liked it, but I did really like piano. :)

44) Favorite piece of jewelery? 

I don't ever wear jewelry so I don't think I have a favorite jewelry piece.

45) Last sport you played? 

The last team sport that I played where I was actually on a team was softball in middle school. I really liked softball and kinda regret that I stopped playing.

46) Last song you sang? 

I have been having either Dark Horse by Katy Perry or Human by Christina Perri. I know they're two completely different songs but I have kinda liking both :) 

47) Favorite chat up line? 

I love any hilarious pick up lines, but I like "Can I tie your shoes? Because I don't want you falling for anyone else". I also think nerdy pick up lines are hilarious.

48) Have you ever used it? 

Nope, I probably never will.

49) Last time you hung out with anyone? 

Last evening

50) Who should answer these questions next? 

You! 

I hope you enjoyed this (long) post!
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Common "White Girl" Tag?!?

First, I would just like to say that the reason why I'm doing the tag is because I think that (most of) the questions would be fun to answer, not because this is a "white girl tag" I'm not going to do much of an intro to this post because I feel like most of my feelings about this tag are pretty much the same as Ayydubs and Arose186. Anyways, read on to see my answers to this tag!

Questions:
1. Favorite Starbucks drink? So I have both a favorite summer and winter drink. My favorite summer drink is the "Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher with Lemonade" (the lemonade really makes it and I totally recommend it!) and my favorite winter drink/year long drink is a Chai Latte.
2. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? About 1 hour. Before you guys judge, please let me defend myself. This includes cleaning up, getting dressed, putting on makeup, and eating breakfast. One hour may still seem like a long time, but I don't like rushing in the morning, so I like to take my time.
3. How many selfies do you take on a daily basis? Unless you include snapchat, I don't really take selfies (unless I'm weirdly happy with how I'm looking that day or am super bored).
4. How many IG followers and pics do you have? Don't have an instagram, but if I did, something tells me that I would have a lot pictures since I love taking pictures whenever I have the chance.
5. Do you ever say "LOL" or "OMG" out loud? No, I don't say these things out loud, even in texts. With texting, I'm the "haha" kind.
6. Do you wear the same clothing item more than once? Yes! I won't buy a clothing item unless I love it (I'm a little picky) so I don't mind wearing clothing items multiple times. I'm also in college, so I don't go shopping enough to not wear something more than once.
7. Are you racist? No. Do I have to extend on this question?
8. How many tweets do you have? I think I have like 32 tweets? Not that many, I know, mainly because I don't usually tweet much and usually just retweet my favorite tweets. Follow me though @Lilacs1 (I follow back!)
9. Instagram, Twitter, or Tumblr? Since I don't have an Instagram or use Twitter that often, it would for sure have to be Tumblr. I go on Tumblr pretty often when I have time. Check it out here!
10. What do you spend most of your time doing? Not sure why this is a "common white girl" question but probably either doing homework (during the school year) or on the internet (YouTube, Tumblr, Facebook, or watching tv).
11. Who are your favorite youtubers? Oh gosh, where do I start. You can check out my favorite beauty gurus (here) or vloggers (here), but just to list off a few...Jacksgap, Our2ndlife, Missglamorazzi, Arose186, Connorfranta, Pointlessblog, Sparkliebarbiexo, JimChapmen, and I can go on, but I'll stop there. As you can tell, I spend way too much time on the internet.
12. How often do you do your nails? I don't paint them that often..although I love looking at and buying nail polish.
13. Are you a shopaholic? I don't think that I'm quite the shopaholic since I won't buy something unless I love it see myself wearing it a ton, but I do go eye-shopping a TON, whether it's in the mall or online.
14. How many times have you watched Mean Girls? Way too many times.
15. Do you own a lot of clothes? Since I am a bit of a picky shopper, I don't own a ton of clothing, but I probably do own a little more than I actually need.
16. Do you take pictures of your food before you eat it? I don't take pictures that I necessarily eat at like restaurants, but it I cook something on my own, I will definitely take a photo of it!
17. Do you wear makeup everyday? Yes. I mainly do because I weirdly find putting on makeup relaxing, but I also don't really like going out with my horrible under-eye circles.
18. What are your average grades in school? I was an A-B student in high school.
19. How do you usually style your hair? Whatever it looks like whenever I roll out of bed plus come hair brushing. I don't spend that much time on my hair haha.
20. Do you always look presentable? I am someone who likes to look presentable as much as possible, however, despite some effort, doesn't mean that I actually look presentable. There are those days (most days) though where it isn't just working.

After doing this tag, I am seriously wondering who made up this tag...
I tag all of you, whether or not you are a "common white girl" (whatever that means haha).
Answer any of the questions in the comment section! I would love to read your answers!

Thank you for reading! <3

The Resolutions Tag! | Moving From 2013 to 2014

The year of 2013 has been filled of ups and downs and roller coaster rides (figuratively and literally). I ended some chapters and started a new chapter in my life. I've had some of the best times of my life so far this year, while also dealing with some of the worst, emotionally draining times of my life. This tag highlights mainly the good parts of 2013, making you reflect on your decisions and the year in general while also looking forward by setting goals and resolutions. Read on to see my answers to this tag!

∙ LOOKING BACK ∙

1. Name 3 things you did this year that you're proud of. A lot has happened this year, and the first thing that I am proud of is graduating High School. After 12 years of school, it was kinda good to be done! Second thing would be starting college, which was definitely a big change. The third thing that I did is not giving up on my blog! I love blogging and am glad that I have been posting more than I used to!

2. Name 1 thing you wish you'd have done differently. I think that I would have approached college a little more differently, such as being more open to letting people in, which I have always had a hard time doing (and a hard time admitting).

3. What was your biggest highlight this year? Probably hanging out with high school friends for our "last" summer together as high schoolers and living in the moment with them. 

4. What was your favorite beauty product this year? I would probably say Urban Decay Primer Potion. I know, this is kinda boring, but I feel like I haven't found the "holy grail" beauty products, like bronzer, eyeshadow, and mascara. For how oily my skin is, the Urban Decay Primer Potion does keep my eyeshadow on all day (however I have to add two layers).

5. What was your least favorite beauty product this year? Probably the Up&Up makeup wipes. I know this is boring, but I'm usually really careful about buying beauty products and I will research them and check reviews on them to its fullest, so I don't really get super disappointed when I buy a products (I'm kinda weird like that). Usually I get disappointed with skin care products since their results vary per person.

6. Who do you want to thank for being amazing this year? I would have to anyone who put up with me during any rough times. I had a pretty stressful year so I thank anyone who was by my side (as cheesy as it sounds)!

∙ RESOLUTIONS ∙ 

7. What are the makeup/beauty resolutions you have for next year? I think that I want to try to branch out a little with makeup and maybe to new colors, such as different blush and lip colors, since I usually just stick to rosy and natural colors!

8. What are the fashion resolutions you have for next year? I think that I want to evolve my fashion style. I'm happy with my style now, but I kinda think that I want to make my style a bit more preppy, like I have always wanted it to be. The problem is that I don't go shopping all that much so I just want to find some good pieces to help my style evolve.

9. What are your personal resolutions for next year? My personal resolutions for next year may seem like a lot, but I want to find a place where I totally happy and to find out what I want to do with my life. I also want to eat healthier and to work out more so I'm just more healthy overall.

10. Name 1 thing you want to check off your bucket list next year. I think that I want to join a yoga class! I know that it's nothing too crazy but I have always wanted to join a yoga class and now that I'm in college, I have more of an opportunity to join one!

I hope you enjoyed this post!
What are your New Years revolutions?
I would love to read your answers!

Thank you for reading!

Best of 2013!

Believe it or not, 2013 is all done and 2014 is just around the corner. 2013 was full of ups and downs and overall was probably the craziest year I have ever had. This post though will be about the best of 2013 for me and my favorite products and things that I liked this year. Read on to see what my yearly favorites were for 2013!

Beauty:
1. Foundation: I don't use foundation so I have no answer for this one.
2. Concealer: My favorite concealer is probably the Maybelline Fit Me concealer! It covers and conceals my under eyes well while still looking natural!

3. Powder: The Rimmel Stay Matte powder! I have oily skin so a matte powder has become a necessity for me! This powder is cheap while still doing the job and keeps you matte.

4. Blush/Bronzer: This year I have got more into bronzer later this year and I have to say that my favorite bronzer is the NYC Sunny Bronzer! It's pretty cheap and isn't too orange or too muddy, making it a pretty good bronzer! Plus it's matte which makes it more natural looking! (I'll have a review on this product soon!) Beginning of the year though I was more into the NYX "Rose Petal" cream blush.

5. Highlighter: I don't use highlighter that much since I have oily skin, but if I was to use a highlighter, I use my sample of Benefit's Watts Up, which is a pretty champagne highlighter!

6. Brow: Maybelline's Clear Mascara! I know that this may sound weird to some, but I don't fill in my eyebrows or anything, I just set them, which the clear mascara is perfect for!

7. Eye Product: Bobbie Brown gel eyeliner in "Caviar Ink". I got this eyeliner after having my makeup done for prom at the Bobbi Brown counter, and I am in love with this eyeliner! Stays on everyday and is perfect for everyday wear!

8. Lip Product: I don't usually wear that many lip products, so my most used and favorite lip product of 2013 is the EOS lip balm in the sweet mint scent. I use it every day and it does the job well!

Fashion:
Clothing Piece: I have absolutely been loving skater skirts this year! The have been "in" all year and it's one trend that I hope never goes out of style.

Accessory: I don't usually where accessories, so I don't think that I can answer this one.
Pair of Shoes: In the spring and summer, I was really liking nude flats and my loafers, however, when I started college in the fall, I started to change the shoes I wore. Now I mostly where comfortable shoes, such as my TOMS.

Random:
Favorite TV show: This year, I once again loved Revenge, New Girl, and Psych! I didn't start any new shows this year, since I have been pretty busy with school. I would totally recommend those shows though!

Favorite book: I am not a huge reader but my favorite read (particularly in the summer) was "Along for the Ride" by Sarah Dessen. This book was about a girl the same age as me and an unexpected summer fling, so I shamelessly lived through the character when I read this over the summer. It also wasn't that bad of a book for a young adult beach-read!

Food: I don't know if I have one particular food that was my favorite, but in general I have been loving pasta! I also have been loving Indian food!
Beverage: Since I don't really drink anything aside from water, I'm not sure what my favorite drink is. I do also like lemonade and the Odwalla juice drinks.
Favorite Song: I absolutely love music so this one is a hard one for me! This year, particularly in the beginning of the year, I loved the Imagine Dragons CD! My favorite songs were Radioactive, Demons, and On Top Of the World. I also like (be prepared for this long list) Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke (guilty pleasure), Thank You by MKTO, Pompeii by Bastille, I Wish by Cher Lloyd, Can't Help by Parachute, Sweater Weather by The Neighbourhood, and Fall Out Boy in general.

I hope you enjoyed this post!
What was your favorite book this year?
I would love to read your answer!

Thank you for reading and Happy New Year!

Winter Wonderland Tag!

Even though every season there seems to be a new tag, I still think it's fun filling out the questions! I think it's fun filling out these tags, especially the seasonal ones. It's also fun looking back on the tags in the later months or years and seeing how you changed over time! I also love listening or reading other peoples' answers! I watched Amarixe's video for this tag (here) and I thought it would be fun to do on my blog! Read on to see my answers to the questions!

1) Favorite thing about winter? My favorite thing about winter is, as cheesy as it sounds, just all the Christmas lights and decorations everywhere! I also love the holiday food and drinks and the scents that come during this time of year!
2) Scarves or Beanies? Scarves! I have never been able to pull of a beanie. I would try in stores all the time in middle school but they just never worked with me. Plus you can find scarves in so many colors and styles and they make any simple outfit look put together.
3) Favorite holiday movie? Probably either It's a Wonderful Life or Elf. I have seen It's a Wonderful Life a countless number of times and it's definitely a classic! Elf though is hilarious for the whole family and is one of my favorite movies!
4) Favorite winter nail polish? Right now I have been wearing Essie's "Bahama Mama" for the past few weeks. Even though it is a more fall color, I think the red and plum undertones in the polish work for the winter time!
5) Favorite Starbucks Holiday Drink? At home, I have been loving the Trader Joes Candy Cane Green Tea! The combination of peppermint and green tea may sound strange but it's seriously so good! Plus the tea is less than $3! If I go to coffee shops though, I always go for either a peppermint hot chocolate or a chai latte.
6) What are your top 3 winter essentials? #1: A good moisturizer! I have oily skin but in the winter time, my skin takes a 180 and suddenly gets super dry after I wash my face. I have yet to find the perfect moisturizer though! #2: Fuzzy Socks! I live in fuzzy socks during the day (when I can) and during the night! There is nothing more comfy for your feet than fuzzy socks! #3: Champange/Gold Eyeshadow! During the winter, I feel like you can get away with having fun with your makeup! I love wearing "All That Glitters" from MAC all over the lid during the winter!
7) Name one item on your wish list this year. Probably a pair of riding boots! I have been wanting and looking for a good pair of riding boots for a while and I have been on the hunt for the right boot for me!
8) Favorite holiday song? I honestly like pretty much any holiday song, but if I had to choose, probably "All I Want for Christmas" by Mariah Carey. I have also been listening to Kurt Schneider's arrangement of holiday songs called "Holiday Medley!" on repeat.
9) Did you go Black Friday shopping this year? Nope. I have never really considered going Black Friday shopping. Usually those sales go on for longer than Friday into the weekend so I don't think it's worth the hastle to go on that Friday.
10) Must have winter lip product? A good chapstick! With the dry weather, a good chapstick is necessary, especially if you are going to wear a bright lipstick or lipgloss.
11) Will you be rocking an ugly Christmas sweater this year? I wish! I dont' have an ugly Christmas sweater, but I wish I did!
12) Have you ever had a white Christmas where you live? It doesn't snow a lot during December where I live, however, I do remember it snowing one year! I wish that it would snow every year for Christmas but unfortunately it just mostly rains where I live!
13) Favorite winter candle scent? I will probably update this since usually I judge my favorite scents off of Bath and Body Works scents and I haven't been there yet this season. I do tend to love either sweeter scents or pine and apple scents!
14) How will you be celebrating this holiday? I will be celebrating this holiday by spending time with my family, watching TV and movies, and going shopping! Nothing beats staying at home with a nice cup of tea though!

I hope you enjoyed this post!
What is your favorite moisturizer in the winter!
I have been looking for a good moisturizer and I love to hear your recommendations!

Thank you for reading and Happy Holidays!