Thursday, August 30, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Plans

Happy four day weekend!!!

After class I am heading to my college town for a fun weekend with Tim & friends (sooo excited!!). Unfortunately for me, the weather will most likely not be holding up due to the hurricane. The forecast calls for storms starting Friday night until Tuesday...yikes! I wanted to do {long distance loving}'s Friday Fancie this week, and since it may be a rain filled weekend, let's be real...I'm going to be in pj's allll weekend and play Kinect games :) However, I might squeeze a P90X session in there or two!


Labor Day Weekend




P.S. I think I am just a little bit obsessed with polka dot socks.....










Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Target Clearance Finds & Latest Obsessions

I went on an impulsive (...oops) shopping trip to Target with my mom this afternoon after she came home from work! What was I supposed to do after she said the pair of shoes I was eying on were only $10?!?! Target had a TON of clothing on sale too! I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of good finds I ended up with :)

Women's Merona® Mali Tassel Flat - Assorted Colors.Opens in a new window
How cute are these? $10...don't mind if I do!




























Merona® Women's Crochet Front Tank - Assorted Colors.Opens in a new window
This was only $5.98! So cute to just throw on with jean shorts or chinos

Merona® Womens Bow Blouse - Assorted Colors.Opens in a new window
I am not too crazy about this top, but at $5.98 I will be able to wear this teaching or with white jeans!
Merona® Women's Crossover Gauze Print Dress - Assorted Colors.Opens in a new window
I might have to get this tailored, but it was only $7.48...cannot beat that price!
Converse® One Star® Womens Ombre Stripe Top - Assorted Colors.Opens in a new window
The picture does not do this top justice...so cute for a night out!

 My dad actually picked up this book at our library recently and I snagged it right away because it has been on my "to read" list! I have been somewhat of an introvert (the book explains that no one is truly an introvert or an extrovert, but instead a mixture of both) my entire life and have always felt out of place or just different from other people my age.  This book is affirming that this is not the case at all...it's a very interesting read if you are someone who is quieter


Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking



You can never go wrong with some Essie polish! I have mainly been sticking with my light pink/pink hues for my nails, but I have been wanting to try new colors! I think these are darling and will hopefully be picking them up soon!



miss fancy pants
Miss Fancy Pants
Good as Gold
Miss Matched

I have been looking for some simple neutrals/mauves that don't look too grandma like! If any of you have suggestions, I would love them! I'm a little clueless when it comes to nail polish...


Well that's all for now since I have two big articles to read!



Friday, August 24, 2012

I'm Going on a Road Trip!


I decided to do my first ever Friday's Friday's Fancies since I'm going on a (somewhat) road trip after class to my college town for a fun and relaxing weekend! I love going on road trips anywhere and everywhere! Here is what I would bring on a typical road trip! Don't be fooled by the socks - I always have to bring socks on road trips, in movie theaters, to friends' houses, etc because my feet get so cold easily!




Road Trip




What do you guys like to bring on road trips?


Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Drug Store Beauty Products

Since my classes are starting on Monday, I took a trip to Ulta to pick up some finds I do not normally buy at the drugstore! But don't get me wrong, drug store products are what I use most! I am always looking for products recommended by friends and new finds at drug stores. I wish they sold sample sizes of beauty products at drug stores...I love trying new products, but not spending the full price on them if I know I don't like it.  Here are my top drug store beauty products that I use nearly everyday!



Drug Store Beauty Products

 Drug Store Beauty Products by karamalo featuring covergirl mascara


1. I have used this facial cleanser/scrub for about a year now, and I love it! It really feels like it cleans my face and if you leave it on for a while, you start to feel this tingling/cooling sensation (which I love because to me that means it's working). Recently, Biore changed the look of all of their products including the Pore Unclogging Scrub and I have to say...I like the old look much better! There is also a different smell to this product - it's not bad, but it doesn't smell as good as it once did.

 2. I picked up a travel size of this cleanser in Target just before my trip to Europe and I absolutely love it! It felt strange to me  at first, but I think that's just because there is sand in it! I wanted to try St. Ives' Apricot Scrub, but there are walnuts in it and I'm not going to take a risk with that with my peanut allergy. 

3. I started using the Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin a year ago, after I switched from using the Olay Complete facial moisturizer.  This face lotion doesn't feel too greasy and doesn't seem to be making me break out! I will most likely continue using this until wrinkles become the main problem with my skin.

4. Last summer, I bought the Physician's Formula Talc-Free Mineral Wear Powder at Ulta to replace the Maybelline Mineral Power mineral foundation I had been using for quite a while.  While the switch hasn't caused more break outs (or so I think), I can't seem to find the right color for my skin.  The coverage is also VERY light and I was looking for something with slightly more coverage. I just bought the L'Oreal True Match Mineral Foundation at Ulta so I am giving that a try very soon!

5. I am in love with the CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara!! Although I have long eyelashes, I still like how volumizing mascaras look on me and I like how this one has lengthening in it as well! I tried the Lash Blast Lengthening Mascara a few months ago (it's in the yellow packaging) and I wasn't too pleased...it hardly looked like I had any mascara on and it didn't give my lashes that extra oompf.  I don't believe I need to spend the extra money on mascaras since I have found one I like, but I am always looking for drug store mascara suggestions!

6. While I was at camp, I decided to try the Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power Scrub. I really like it so far! My two contenders for best cleanser would have to be this and the Biore one! I like the smell of it and the exfoliating beads in it feel great on my face

7.  I have used Vaseline brand body lotions for as long as I can remember.  When cocoa butter started as a craze, I bought this lotion and haven't looked back since! I have tried Vaseline's other two lotions and do not like the smell of either. I love how rich this lotion feels and the smell is perfect for a body lotion - not too strong!


What are some of your favorite drug store finds?





 

I'm Finally Back!!!

Hello Readers! I am beyond happy to say that I am back home from camp and I am back in the blogging world! The end of camp went by pretty quickly because we had Jamboree (color war)....and my team won! It was harder to say goodbye to my girls than I thought it would be. About an hour after they all left to go home, I found out my flight was cancelled! I got to the Portland, Maine airport and found out that all flights going to the La Guardia airport in NYC were cancelled due to thunderstorms and that I would have to fly out of Boston. Well, the same thing ended up happening to other counselors (thank god for company!) so we ended up taking a two hour bus ride to the Boston airport. It was there that I found out that any flights to Indianapolis were all full and I would not be able to arrive home until the next day!

I was devastated, stranded, upset...you name it! Delta was having all sorts of issues that day - the weather was just not holding up for any travelers at all. It was the craziest day I've ever seen at any airport.  Despite this, I somehow was feeling hopeful that someone would give up their seat on one of the full flights to Indy, so I waited in this two hour line to talk to a representative.  Little did I know, my prayers were answered and I was able (by some miracle) to get on the last direct flight to Indy that night! I had a smile on my face the rest of the night and there were three other counselors from camp and my school that were on the flight with me :) Everyone on that flight probably thought we were crazy with how excited we were to be going home after two months!! 

When I was waiting in the long line at the Boston airport, I was so close to leaving and finding a hotel to stay at, but I am glad I stuck it out and waited! I was almost sure that I wouldn't be able to get on a flight that night. Giving up on something may be the easy way, but if you really want something it may be best to wait - the end might surprise you! 



It has been so nice to relax since I haven't been able to do that all summer! My mom bought me these new pajama pants and I am obsessed with the print and green is one of my favorite colors!





Now that I am back home and school is about to start, I am in a bit of a fork in the road and need to make some big decisions.  I planned on living at home for now and going to school for the transition to teaching program.  However, my parents want me to pay for everything which would require getting a part time job.  While I was planning on getting a part time job anyways, I'm not sure if I can find one to cover all of my expenses (gas, car insurance, phone bill, food). I have been looking at some full time jobs as well as decent part time jobs.  However, if I were to get a full time job, obviously this would put school and ultimately teaching on the back burner.  I have an interview with a marketing firm in two days (!!!), but I am still unsure of what I want to do.  I have no experience with marketing/sales other than working at Hollister so I have no idea if I would like the job or not.   I almost just want to stick with teaching because I am pretty sure I will enjoy it, but part of me wants to be more independent and get my life rolling. 

If anyone has advice, it would be greatly appreciated!!