Friday I'm in Love!

Happy Friday darlings. :) It's so funny because I actually heard the song, "Friday I'm in Love," while driving home from a very stressful day at school. I had  two tests: one on math and the other a practical on our own original bread recipe. SO before I share my Friday loves, I'll show a picture of my original bread creation: Honey Chipotle Apple Bread.

Fridays are my favorite day of the week. I still get to bake, but then when I go home I know I'll get to stay up late tonight and sleep in on Saturday! It's a wonderful feeling.

1. Cold Stone Ice Cream Dates- There's something wonderfully perfect about a monster amount of cold ice cream in 115 degrees in the afternoon with your best friend. Alyssa and I had a lot of fun laughing and eating to our heart's content courtesy of her Cold Stone gift card.

2. Zoya Nail Polish- I've been seriously lusting after their amazing colors for weeks now and then I saw their matte shades and just about died. They're so gorgeous. Definitely considering a trip to Ulta today to pick up a few!! (P.S. Head to Beauty Forum tonight for Fave Fridays: Nail Polish edition!!)

3. Elton John- After my lovely car broke down on Wednesday, I've had the wonderful privilege of driving my aunt's BMW. I've had so much fun cruising around with the windows up/air conditioner on blasting her Elton John Greatest Hits. I don't know how I could have ever forgotten how in love with Elton I am! Current favorite songs: "Your Song," & "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."

4. Audrina Inspired Side braid- Lately this has been my go to hairstyle after seeing this video by the lovely Dawn of Beautyfulthoughts. It takes literally five minutes and it's so effortless. It doesn't look messy or anything and totally perfect for a hot summer day where you just want the hair off your neck!!

I hope you guys loved my Friday loves this week. I know I did!! Share with me your favorite things from this week.

xx

Beauty Forum & Friday I'm in Love

I don't think I've stopped being excited since this all came about on Wednesday night! Hannah asked me to be a part of a beauty tumblr she was planning on creating. I instantly said yes and all these wonderful ideas started to flow from my head and hers through countless emails. Beauty Forum was born that night. Most of you have seen my tweets, our tumblr posts, my video on my youtube channel, but in case you haven't, I'll share with you what you can expect from us. We're currently answering beauty questions, offering product/website reviews, tutorials, our inspiration, our tips and our favorites.  Hannah and I aren't strangers to the beauty world. We spend a lot of time talking about it, researching new products, watching beauty gurus on youtube, etc. We're excited to be offering our insight to those willing to hear it via Beauty Forum. Definitely go follow us if you're interested in anything beauty or are looking for a boost in your beauty routine!

And to keep up with tradition, it is friday. Ya'll know the song, "Friday I'm in Love," so I always share what I've been loving this week. Besides the obvious one, Beauty Forum, of course, I have a few others. :) One of them is featured in the above picture of myself on my lips!! NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams have taken over my life. The one on my lips in the picture is called San Paulo, but they have 10 other wonderful colors. They're not lipglosses, but they aren't quite lipsticks. They're so moisturizing and so pigmented and long wearing and only $6. Seriously, check them out at your nearest Ulta!!!

1. Cooper, everyone knows about my precious two year old Japeke puppy, but he's seriously one of the sweetest things ever. This week has had more downs than ups and he's been there to cuddle with. Yesterday after a long fight with my dad on the phone, I broke down on the floor of the kitchen in sobbing yucky tears and Cooper came right up next to me and snuggled into my chest. It was so comforting even coming from a dog. :)

2. Thirteen Reasons Why, I bought this book for my Nook this morning and I'm already thirty pages away from finishing. I can't really describe it. There's always B&N reviews for that. It is just so moving to see how someone can affect another life so profoundly and not even have a clue. I highly recommend it!

3. Dad, It's been a rough week for us, for our relationship. But it was also his birthday on Monday and it's Father's Day on Sunday, so I can't help, but think of everything he's done for me.

4. Pretty Little Liars, I'VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS CREEPY, GUILTY PLEASURE TO COME BACK AND IT DID ON TUESDAY! I'm so so SO excited for the season. Seriously, the show is so mindlessly captivating. You'll want to keep watching (ABC Family, Tuesday Nights, if you're interested haha)

I hope you all had really good weeks and have satisfying weekends! xx

Hello vacay weekend!! + friday I'm in love!

I'm so excited to finally have this amazing long weekend that I've been counting down the days for months! Since it is Friday, I'll post a few things that I'm "in love," with!!

1. Courtney Lynn, meet my very best friend! She graduated last night and I'm so excited for her! I had so much fun with her and her family last night. It was wonderful. I love her to death <3

2. Macbook, yayyy it's back from Apple complete with new keyboard and battery! (Thanks daddy!)

3. Mulberry Alexa, my new purse baby. :) So freaking presh. Will be on my arm all weekend.

4. Filming, I filmed two new videos this week, to be up on my youtube channel today or Tuesday! I'll let you know.

5. Glee at Nationals, Glee went to Nationals in NYC and I cried and got excited and was just so satisfied with the season finale especially with Finn and Rachel finaaalllly getting back together via that kiss.

Enjoy your weekends, if I don't update tomorrow! I might set up a few posts. :) We'll see. Have a fun three day though everyone! xx

Friday I'm in Love!

Thank freaking goodness it's Friday and I have the day off! I slept in until 9, which doesn't seem late, but for me who is up at 5 everyday; it's like heaven. I've been trying to post this since last night, but thank you to Blogger for being difficult and being down, it had to wait until today. I thought that a "Friday, I'm in Love," post would be perfection for the difficult week I had because there were so many loves despite the mostly crappy long week.

1. Practicals and finals being finished. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I really could not focus anymore. I was so overwhelmed and ready for a change. I didn't do as well as I hoped or expected to on my final practical... Most everyone says I'm over reacting, but oh well. Thank you for those who have listened to me complain over the past two days. You're saints. ;)

2. These. All the way. We made them in class on Monday and wow. I ate more than I should admit. They're so good. If you've never had one, find your way to my house or your nearest French bakery and get them!! They are pricey when purchased, like really expensive. But seriously you'll be addicted to the tons of flavors, the pretty colors, and the amazing taste!

3. Oh goodness. You might be wondering what this lovely thing is, it's a Blending Sponge. It's the best kept secret in makeup. I know I struggle with using brushes for my foundation and concealer. They're annoying and don't always give the best coverage. Sponges are great because they blend well, but they're disposable so you go through AT LEAST one a day. Even your fingers aren't fool proof because it's easy to miss spots depending on the varying pressure of your fingers or hands. This thing is amazing. I first saw the Sonia Kashuk one at Target, but came across the generic version at Ulta for half the price and had to have it! It works absolute wonders. Flawless coverage all over for foundation and concealer. Check out this video if you want a tutorial or to be further convinced that you need it in your makeup collection!

4. O.P.I. Stranger Tides from the Pirates of Caribbean collection! I don't have any color like this in my nail polish collection and I really love it. It is very neutral with some green undertones. It's fabulous. I'm currently wearing it with my glitter ring fingers. It is practically opaque in one coat. I'm super pleased.

5. No, that is not my makeup collection. I wish though. Lately, I've been adding so many products to my must have's list! This beauty guru video from Fleur was so awesome and had so many great products from so many lines that I now have to try! If you don't already subscribe on Youtube to Fleur and Ingrid, you need to! They're my all time favorites on youtube beauty!!

These are just a few of my loves from the week! I hope you enjoy lovelies. Have a good weekend, if I don't talk to you before Monday! I will be spending today at work and baking cupcakes for my cousin, Nicole's graduation from ASU tomorrow! It's so exciting!! I hope you have equally as wonderful weekends. xx