Bows and Combat Boots : )

Hey everyone! (　＾∇＾)

I have an outfit of the day to show you guys today! I love back details, so when I saw this top I knew it was going to become a favorite. It is also one of my favorite colors, light coral, which I think is a universally flattering color. The best part is it was only 14.90! I am also wearingyou my trusty combat boots that I purchased at urbanog.com. I love Urbanog because they sell shoes that are very similar in design to designer shoes (cough cough Steve Madden) but for a much more affordable price.
＼（＾ ＾）／ I bought mine for 35 dollars and when you spend 50 dollars you can get free shipping with the code FREESHIP. Don't forget to always check retailmenot for other coupons too :) A couple days ago I bought another pair of combat boots that have spikes on the back and front that are very similar to the Steve Madden ones, so I will show you guys those when I get them! For now here is the outfit. My jeans are just Hollister jeans :)

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend! 

Love, 

Emily 

Bold Red Lips, Stripes, and Tight Curls + FOTD

Hi Everyone （⌒▽⌒）!

On days when I just don't have enough time or I'm just lazy....(-_-) zzz I like to quickly get ready and just get on with my day, but still looking but together and chic. One of my favorite looks for the cold winter is a cute, cozy sweater and bold lips. To look more put together for this FOTD I curled my hair (and trust me you can do this quickly with some practice)

 

Products used:

Skin 79 VIP Gold BB cream 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip balm in Romantic

Maybelline define a brow pencil in Light Brown 

I lazy days I prefer not to wear eye make-up because honestly it takes me FOREVER （ ＴДＴ）but I do love eye make-up so I will be posting my everyday monolid tutorial soon! 

As for my hair I used a 1 inch curling wand (I used the one by bed head) and split my hair into two vertical sections and curled. When I do my hair like this I wear my hair in a tight bun the night before so I only have to curl and fix a few sections when I wake up :) 

I love this look because it takes me such a short time and I can still look decent, but believe me when I have the time I definitely wear a little more make-up, so I'll be posting more FOTD and tutorials in the future :) !

Love,

Emily 

Ebates/Retailmenot + Online shopping tips for saving money

Hi Everyone!  (＾▽＾)

Today I wanted to talk about an important website that has saved me tons of money as an avid online shopper. I love shopping online because I find that I can find much better deals vs. shopping in the store. Since I have been online shopping for so long I though I would share some websites and strategies that will get you the best deal （＾ω＾）!

The first website I want to talk about is retailmenot.com
This website is just one you should always visit if you are online shopping. It carries coupons for almost every online store and tells you their success rate as well as their expiration date. Whenever you want to make a purchase be sure to check the website for any coupons before checking out! 2 minutes of your time can save you a significant amount of money “ヽ(´▽｀)ノ”

The next website is an important one because its so easy and can earn you so much money if you online shop a lot! It is a rebate website called Ebates. 
This website gives you cash back for your online purchases. After you sign up (which is completely free and safe- they don't ask for your credit card information) and you feel like doing a little online shopping always make sure to go through ebates. In the past month I have gotten back 15 dollars from online shopping. One of my favorite places through ebates is drugstore.com because it offers 12% cash back and I shop there monthly to buy make-up and other necessities, so to me it is just an easy way to get extra money  ＼（＠￣∇￣＠）／

Click here to go to Ebates

Some tips for when you're online shopping is:

• When you find something you like take a day or two to think it over before purchasing it. Sometimes being caught in the moment causes one to make purchases they don't need or will go to waste (Believe me I know! (Ｔ▽Ｔ) ) It is VERY easy to become addicted to online shopping so pacing yourself is important! 

•  Set a budget each month for how much you are willing to spend. I set my budget to 150-200 dollars a month. This way when I purchase something I know it is something I truly want. 

•  Sign up for emails!!! I know junk mail can be annoying, but there are so many coupons that come through emails as well as rewards! （⌒▽⌒）

• As well as emails, use social media such as Facebook. Online shopping websites usually have a Facebook page where coupons and deals are offered through liking the page : )

Using Auction sites:

Using auction sites are extremely beneficial but when using them please be careful! There are a lot of scammers on Ebay and other auction sites, so always make sure to check feedback. Read through all the negative feedback if they have any and identify if there is a common issue such as the item being a knock off of the brand or slow shipping/item never arrives. If it looks all good go ahead and bid or "buy it now" : ) Remember to set a limit when you bid though! You don't want to go overboard.

Good luck to everyone on their online shopping! I hope this was helpful, and saves you tons of money! 

Love,
Emily

Ps. I love shopping in stores too, so maybe I will make a post for tips when shopping in stores later :)

Sticking to New Years Resolutions

So it's now 2013 and as usual people are making a list of new year resolutions. I am no different, and working towards achieving goals that will improve my life. I have always had trouble actually going through with my new years resolutions, but this year I feel will be different because I have someone to make sure I stay motivated. My boyfriend and I listed to each other our goals and this year we are going to make sure the others sticks with there plans.  （　´∀｀）

Having someone to keep you in check is always a good way to make sure you get through your resolutions whether its your boyfriend/girlfriend, best friend, close friend, roommate, or family! Having someone keep an eye on you tends to make you work harder to make the other proud, and it is also a great way to have someone comfort you when reaching those goals gets tough.
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When planning my new years resolutions I tend split 50/50 between realistic goals and harder to achieve goals. Realistic goals keep me confident in my abilities while harder to achieve goals make me work harder. My goals for this year are:

Becoming Healthier

Yes, yes, I know so typical, but it is also a realistic goal. I'm in college so a healthy lifestyle is not exactly easy. o(╥﹏╥)o

Good-bye McDonald Chicken Nuggets, I'll miss you~

To start this goal I'm going to eat out less and start working out regularly. One of my favorite ways to workout it core power yoga because relaxes while being beneficial for the body (great for high anxiety individuals such as myself). If you search "yoga for weight loss" on YouTube you should come across plenty of 20-30 yoga workout segments that I think are great! You can do them in the comfort of your home and go at your own pace (　＾∇＾)!

Writing on my Blog More

I will continue working on this blog, and try my best to improve it and update it often with more fashion and make-up post! I know I've been gone for a while, and I am going to work to make sure it doesn't happen again :) I'm also going to try to be more involved in the blogging community and maybe even start making YouTube videos!

Control the Shopping and Save Money!

This is a pretty hard goal for me considering I'm completely addicted to shopping, but I will try my best to save money, and maybe even find great bargains and coupons and share them with you guys :)

Working on Improving my Drawing Skills

I have been drawing my whole life, but I never really take time to work on my skills and improve them. This is difficult for me because I am never motivated enough to learn new techniques and go out of my comfort zone but I hope that I will be motivated enough this year to do it! ｡◕‿◕｡

So those are my goals! I'm going to work hard this year to complete them, and good luck to all of you with new year resolutions! You can do it!! ヾ（＠＾▽＾＠）ノ

Love,
Emily