Everything About Getting Ready For Homecoming!

Ahhh, it's almost that time of year again! Homecoming season! Here's a few tips and tricks for planning out your homecoming dance look!

1. Start Saving Your Money - Formal dances can be expensive. Between the dress, the shoes, the hair appointment, the nail appointment, the ticket, and the after homecoming events, it all adds up! So make sure you start saving your money so you don't have to give up any of the stuff you've been dreaming about.

2. The Dress - The dress is probably the first thing we think about when we hear "homecoming dance", so make sure you start looking for your dress in advance, and limit yourself to stores in your budget. Nothings more disappointing than finding the perfect dress that doesn't have the perfect price. Also, sometimes alterations are needed and you want to get those done and out of the way as early as possible to avoid disappointments!

3. The Hair - The hairstyle you choose can change the whole look of your homecoming appearance, so it's important you choose it wisely! This is especially important if you're choosing a new hairstyle you've never had before. Try booking an appointment at your hair dressers a week before homecoming to "test-drive" the hairstyle you want, that way you can see if you'll like it or not for the actual event. If you are doing your hair yourself, you can practice at home as well.

4. The Make-Up - Whether you're choosing a simple look or a dramatic look, "test-driving" your makeup style is also important like the hair! If you choose the simple look and find that the makeup wears off quickly, you can try wearing a bit more on homecoming to avoid that happening. Sometimes we go overboard on the makeup for the event and realize we want to tone it down a bit later on. Remember homecoming is a special night that will involve a dark room and a lot of flash photography so even if you don't wear makeup or want a super simple look, try adding a little bit more to accentuate your features!

5. The Shoes - Remember dances are a long event with a lot of dancing so try to find comfortable shoes and wear them around the house a week before homecoming to avoid getting blisters!

Here's a cute hair and makeup look for homecoming that you might want to try out!

Everything About Healthy Eating!

Eating healthy is not as difficult as people tend to think it is. If you know what you're doing, it can be just as satisfying as eating that unhealthy junk we all love. So here are 5 tips to eat healthier and get ready for bikini season!

1. Control Your Portion Size - Overeating is super unhealthy, even if it is healthy food. Portion size is the most important top when it comes to healthy eating. So when making and eating meals, use your general sense of what a standard serving should look like and try to limit yourself to that. Sometime we don't realize how little we can eat with still feeling satisfied.

2. Eat Slower - Studies should that it takes up to 20 minutes for the brain to receive the message from your stomach that it's full. So the quicker you eat big meals, the more chance you have to over eat before your brain will know you're full. So take your time when eating, because it's another thing that will help you control your portion size.

3. Drink Water Before You Eat - One big mistake people make is thinking you're hungry when you are really just thirsty. So another tip for healthy eating is drinking water before you eat, so you will be able to quench your thirst and then be able to tell if your body is also hungry for food. If you're really just thirsty rather than hungry and you eat, you're just injecting extra calories you don't need.

4. Learn About Food - Another big tip for healthy eating is actually knowing what food is healthy to eat. Learning about fat, carbs, protein, and calories will help you understand why specific food is so healthy for you, and gear you towards healthier options.

5. Eat A Variety Of Foods - Eating the same type of foods all the time, even if they are healthy, aren't going to be as beneficial for your health. Sure, foods with protein are good for you, and you should eat them everyday, but you also need to make sure you are also getting your source of iron, vitamins, and fibre. 

Here's an additional healthy recipe for vegetable lasagna to start you off on a healthier path!

Everything About Day-To-Night Makeup

Have you ever spent the day at school or work and remembered you had plans that night but not enough time to get ready all over again? You really don't need to re-do your hair and makeup every time you have to attend different events in the same day. Sometimes all it takes is a little makeup touch ups and re-application to get a whole new look! Heres a few tips and tricks (and even a video tutorial) of how you can get a day-to-night makeup look.
1. The first thing you want to do is blot your face, with blotting papers or even toilet paper. This will help remove any excess oil that showed up on your face throughout the day! Remember, the key is to blot, not whip! We don't want the makeup coming off, only the oil.
2. The next thing you want to do is re-apply some light powder over the face. If you already have face makeup on you don't want to re-apply a thick layer because you don't want to look cakey, just refreshed. 
3. Next, take a cu-tip and remove any mascara or eyeliner smudges around the eye. After the eyes are cleaned up you can re-apply a coat of mascara to wakeup those eyelashes that might have dropped throughout the day, and re-apply your eyeliner, which has probably vanished.
4. The next step is adding some blush to bring some life to your cheeks and make your self look more alive, and not like you just spent the whole day at work or school.
5. Last but not least, reapply a lip colour, preferably something a little more dramatic and fun than your daytime lip colour, as it is the night time and it's totally acceptable!
Here's a simple example of a woman walking you through her day-to-night makeup look!

Everything About The Benefits Of Fitness!

     So we all know exercising and being physically active is good for you, but do we really know why. or exactly how good it actually is? Well i'll give you a heads up. It's SUPER good for us and can make a huge difference in our life and health in many ways, so sit back while I explain 5 main benefits of regular physical activity!

Controlling/Losing Weight: One of the most well-known benefits of physical activity is losing weight or preventing excess weight gain. Physical activity leads our body to burn calories, and the more physical activity you endure, the more calories you will burn. But one thing you may not be aware of is that physical activity doesn't always have to be a 30-minute workout everyday in order to see a difference or cure your daily dose of exercise. Little things like taking the stairs rather then the elevator, or taking your dog for a walk around the block work too!

Eliminates Poor Heath Conditions: Exercising on a regular basis, no matter how intense, can decrease your risks of heart disease and even prevent high blood pressure. Regular physical activity can also decrease your risk of strokes, diabetes, arthritis, and depression!

Puts You In A Good Mood: Many people who workout or indulge in some sort of daily physical activity will tell you that it doesn’t just help increase your health benefits, but also your spirits. Whether it’s doing yoga to relax, going for a jog to release stress, or a pumped up kick boxing session to release energy, physical activity can put you in an instantly better mood!

Promotes Better Sleep: One thing a lot of people may not know that regular physical activity can improve your sleeping habits. It can help you fall asleep better and stay asleep throughout the night leading you to a better nights sleep! However, intense exercise close to your bedtime is not recommended. Keep those heavy work-outs in the morning to help wake you up!

It’s Fun: Besides all the health benefits that regular physical activity provides, it’s also good to remember that it’s FUN! Whether it’s going for daily walks with your friends to gossip, or a Friday night zumba class, exercise provides you with something to do that will entertain you in a different way than your television or computer can!

     To help lead you into your newly active life, here's a YouTube video with a nice workout routine that you can do in your very own home!

Everything About Spring & Summer Fashion!

This Spring & Summer there are definitely some news trends when it comes to fashion! For you ladies that are interested in knowing what trends will be hot for the upcoming seasons and want to get a head start prepping your closets, here are a few previews!

Colour Blocking - This trend is all about bright colours, and a lot of them at that. Colour blocking is pairing 2 or 3 (or more, but you don't want to get carried away and look like a rainbow) different colours of clothing all in one outfit. For example, pairing a pair of bright teal skinny jeans, with a hot pink blouse, and a yellow clutch.

Bold Prints - When I say bold prints, I mean BOLD prints. This trend doesn't include faint designs in a shirt or sweater, we are talking oversize florals, mirror-like geometric shapes, even animal prints. Now unlike colour blocking, this trend doesn't involve pairing several different prints at once, but rather wearing one main piece at a time. For example, wearing black pant, a black tank top, and a bold printed blazer. 

Metallics - This trend is all about wearing one signature basic metallic piece. This trend includes all different metallic colours, rather then limiting yourself to gold or silver. This trend is typically found in basic pieces such as a pair of paints, a pair of shoes, or a handbag.

Below is a video with a few Spring 2012 fashion ideas by YouTube user TessChristine123!

Everything About Daily Skin Care Routines!

No matter what type of skin you have, it's important to remember that it needs a solid daily routine that protects and cares for it to look its absolute best! This post will go through a few skin care tips and daily routine products that will help keep our skin healthy and looking young, which is something I'm sure we all would LOVE!


The most important part of a daily skin routine is cleansing. If you are far too lazy or impatient to take on a full-on daily routine with multiple steps, it's really important that you at least remember to wash your face everyday, morning and night. Our skin goes through a lot during a day and even throughout the night, such as sweating, or merely collecting the bacteria from our hands when we touch our face, so it's important that we cleanse our skin well. However, it's important not to over-wash our face because that will start to strip our skin of it's natural oils, so sticking to twice a day will do the trick. It's especially important to wash your face at the end of the day and remove ALL make-up if you're wearing any! Keep water at a warm temperature, avoiding extreme cold or hot temperatures, because they can cause broken capillaries in our skin and make it look blotchy. 

Toning is another step that should be including in a daily skin care routine. A toner helps to remove unwanted oil that's left on our skin, and really clean deep in our pores. It also will help remove any left over dirt or make-up that may not have came off while washing our face. Toners leave our skin feeling fresh and radiant. Unlike cleansers and moisturizers, which are more of a creamy substance, toners should be applied with a cotton pad because it's a water-like liquid. Pay special attention to your T-Zone in regards to applying the toner, and avoid putting it on around your eyes.

Another important part of a daily skin care routine is moisturizing. Although our skin does have natural oils that keep our skin moisturized, sometimes it needs a little more. Moisturizing our skin will help keep it feeling soft, looking young, and staying hydrated. If you have oily skin, it's still important to moisturize, however try to opt for an oil-free moisturizer. No matter what type of skin you may have, you should try to find a moisturizer that has a minimum of SPF 15 in it, or applying a sunscreen after your moisturizer. No matter what season and time of year it is, the sun is always there and your skin needs protection from it if you want it to look and feel healthier and younger!


If you're planning on adapting a new daily skin care routine and wondering where to start in terms of the brands of products, you might want to get some ideas from this video below by YouTube user HollyAnneRee, where she described her day and night skin care routine! Enjoy!

Everything About 5 Make-Up Essentials!

Whether you are a frequent makeup user, or are just starting to wear it, it's always good to have an idea of what products are really worth owning. Below are my personal top 5 most important makeup essentials!

1. Concealer - This makeup essential is used to cover up under-eye circle, for those nights we didn't get as much sleep as we'd like (which feels like every night, doesn't it?), and covering any pimples or spots on the face. Sometimes we find that the little imperfections on our face don't really require a full face of foundation and powder, but rather just a spot treatment like concealer.

2. Eyeliner - Whether you prefer a liquid eyeliner or a pencil eyeliner, this make-up essential will bring out your eyes in a bold way! Whether you prefer just applying it to the top of your eyelid to make your eyelashes appear thicker, or around the whole eye for a more dramatic look, eyeliner is great way to make your eyes come alive.

3. Mascara - I think it's pretty safe to say that every woman wishes their eyelashes could be thicker, darker, and longer. So which makeup product can help achieve this look? Mascara. Mascara comes in tons of different colours and types to acheive any eyelash look you want. You can choose a voluminous type to add overall volume, a curling type to give your eyelashes more curl, or a lengthening type to make your eyelashes appear longer. Sometimes you can find a good mascara that does all 3!

4. Lip Stick/Lip Gloss - Adding lip stick or lip gloss to your makeup routine is like putting the cherry on top of a sundae! There are so many colours and textures that will all give a different lip look. Lip products can be the bold or subtle statement that pull the whole makeup look together.

5. Blush/Bronzer - Whether you prefer blush or bronzer (or even both), these two face products can give our skin that extra glow that it may be lacking. Blush, typically applied to the cheeks, gives our skin a healthy dose of colour, especially on those pale and tired days. Bronzer is a good choice for adding a subtle tanned and bronzed look when we may not have seen the sun in weeks!

Below is a video for a simple and quick 5 minute makeup routine by YouTube user AnniesBeautyLife.