Outfit of the day: Errands

Outfit of the day : November 25, 2013

What I'm wearing..

Vest: Avenue

Sweater: Torrid

Tank Top: Torrid

Pixi Pants: Torrid

Boots: Lane Bryant

Watch: Michael Kors

Earrings: Lauren Conrad

Bag: Long Champ Le Pliage Large Tote

Nails: Essie Licorice

(Sorry again about the quality!)

I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving!

I am so thankful for everyone who has supported me in creating this blog, it means the world!

Talk to you all soon, 

xo

k

Holiday Gift Guide : Stocking Stuffers for her!

Opening my stocking is probably my favorite part of Christmas morning. 

I love little, thoughtful gifts, that I know I'll use, and Santa always seems to put in just the right necessities!

The thing is, stockings don't have to be just from Santa. 

Whenever I'm making up a "giftbag" for one of my friends for Christmas, instead of just using a chintzy bag, I use a stocking. It makes it a big more, you know, holiday-ish. 

( I know, I'm creative, call me Martha Stewart.)

For under $50, you can stuff a stocking with gifts for your mom, friend, cousins, and even girlfriends!

Try things like these:

Candy and sweets. 

We're girls, we need a little sugar to boost us up. And we love candy. So there's that.

Hair ties, bobby pins, and makeup wipes. The core three essentials a girl never wants to run out of, but always seems to.

EOS is a huge brand when it comes to lipbalms and skincare. 

They offer extremely cute packaging on their products, and the quality of the products are amazing.

-EOS Wedge Pack - Ulta ($4.99)

-EOS LipBalm Holiday 3 Pack - Ulta ($7.99) 

Real Techniques Kits

I've talked about real techniques on my blog before, but it's a brand of makeup brushes created by Nicole and Samantha Chapman of Pixi Woo, youtube beauty extraordinaire's.

- The starter kit, and the core collection kits offer 4 different brushes for either the eyes, or the face. 

The kits are $17.99, which is an incredible price for four of the highest quality brushes that you can buy in the makeup industry right now.

Kate Spade Phone Cases

Kate Spade is one of my all time 

favorite brands. 

The designs are always classic, yet still trendy and modern. 

Every girl needs a little love on her phone. 

The cases range from $35-$50, so if you're looking to add a bigger ticket item to the stocking, definitely check these out.

Cotton On Sunglasses

Anytime I want to wear sunglasses, I instantly grab my "Risky Business" sunglasses from Cotton On. 

I can never find a pair of ray-ban-esc sunglasses that fit my face better than these. And in store and online, they are 2 for $10! They're a classic shape, so they'll never go out of style!

Roller Ball Perfumes

My favorite thing to receive on Christmas is perfume. I am a total fragrance junkie, and I love trying different scents. Sephora, Ulta, and Target all offer high end brand fragrances in roller ball sizes, so you can try multiple scents without splurging on a full size bottle. 

Try scents like Dot or Daisy by Marc Jacobs, or Light Blue by Dolce and Gabana. ( around $30)

What are you thinking of gifting for Christmas this year?

Have you started your shopping yet, or are you procrastinating like me?

Let me know!

Talk to you soon, 

-K.

My first vlog! Drugstore Haul

Let me know what you guys think about vlog type videos!

Sorry for the tiny picture, but it was filmed on my Iphone, and I am the least technologically advanced person when it comes to any type of uploading, so heaven knows this was a big task.

What are your drugstore finds from this month?

Talk to you soon,

xo K.

4,000.

So this past week, my blog hit 4,000 hits. 

I know it's not a crazy high number, like 5 million, but to me, it might as well be.

I can't believe how much has changed since I started this little engine that could. 

And I am incredibly thankful for the support I've received about it.

Like I said, a lot has changed since I started blogging, and honestly I've learned a lot about myself these past few months.

For instance, there is a huge difference between Long Island, and the rest of the world.
There's so much out there that I wouldn't have had the chance to see if I would have been the stubborn ass I was two years ago and stayed home. I wouldn't have met the people, seen the places, or learned the things I'm learning now if I didn't take the leap and actually come here.

Also, I learned you cannot rely on others for your own happiness.
I am always the first one to try to make those around me laugh.
And that's not a bad thing, that's not what I'm trying to say.
But once in a while, you need to put yourself first.
Because people, even the ones you'd least expect, will take advantage of you.
Do not expect others to do the same for you, as you would do for them.


And, it's okay to freak out. Let it out. Scream at the top of your lungs. It's okay.
Throughout highschool and community college, I had a fear of showing how truly stressed out I'd get.
Finals, working full time, balancing life and all the random bullshit that goes on gets hectic.


No matter how young you are, you have the right to absolutely panic. 
It's okay. 
It happens. 
But it gets better. 
So much better.
Especially this past week, I needed to just scream. 
Finals week, and trying to deal with a job that I'm not fond of, can make a girl go crazy.
Here's a tip. If you're in finals mode and need to study, but are too stressed to even look at your books, drive somewhere. 
Blast your music, windows down, to somewhere beautiful. 
Take a few deep breaths, and take in fresh air.
I promise it works.


Lastly, things are bound to change in time. It's the only thing that's inevitable in this life, that things will change. People change. Don't expect someone to be the same for years at a time. Feelings change. And when they do, you need to take it for what it's worth. You can fight hard as hell for forever, but if someone doesn't feel the same about you, you can't change that. It's terrifying. Absolutely horrifying to watch someone walk out of your life. But if they're leaving, there's a reason for it. Fight like hell. If they're meant to be there, they'll realize it in time. But don't put your life on hold for something that may never happen.

       Be grateful for the little lessons that may seem like nothing at the moment.

Be happy.

Be loved.

And thank you again, for four thousand clicks. 
I appreciate it more than you could ever imagine.
Here's to 4,000 more.
Until then,
love y'all
-K.

Ootd: Torn Apart

Outfit of the Day: November 12, 2013

I am in love with this sweater.

Easy, simple, and extremely comfortable!

This outfit was absolutely perfect for the chilly Carolina weather this week.

-Tank top: Torrid ($18.50)

-Sweater: Torrid($44.95)

-Leggings: Torrid($20)

-Watch: Michael Kors (mk5216)

-Bag: Long Champ Le Pliage large tote

-Flats: Mossimo at Target($14)

-Nails: OPI lincoln park after dark matte

What is your go to look for this time of year?

Let me know!

Until then,

-K.

OOTD: Remember remember.

Outfit of the Day : November 5, 2013

Tunic: Old Navy

Leggings : Torrid

Booties: Torrid

I curled the just the bottom half of my hair with a clipless curling wand, and just stuck to very simple makeup.

A black winged out liner, and full lashes.

Just a touch of a pinky peach blush, and lip balm!

Comfortable, easy, and cute.

For class, I have to be in dress code, so I threw a simple black blazer over top and added a watch, and was ready to go!

Talk to you soon!

Until then,

Xx

-K.

Two month update : November, 2013.

Hello lovelies, 

I say it in all of my monthly update type posts(Instagramistory & Itunes Lovin), but the days are flying by lately. 

A bit too quickly if you ask me. 

I can't believe I've been living on my own in North Carolina now for two months.

The thing is, I never thought I could do this.

As tough as I've been, and as strong of a front as I put up before I left, I was absolutely horrified of this.

I cried almost every night before I left, because I was so unsure of my choice to move away from everything I have known. 

This was the biggest thing I've ever done in my life. 

But two months later, here I am. 

I think I am the happiest I've ever been.

I'm so proud that I didn't turn my back on my dream like so many people do. 

I met my best friend and my other half. 

I haven't laughed as hard as I do with him in a long time.

And I am so, so incredibly happy. 

I'm finding myself. 

I'm finding that there's a world outside of Long Island.

Because for twenty years, that was all I'd ever known. 

I'm not saying that I don't miss home. 

Because I do.

 I miss my Joseph, and I miss my family more than anything. 

But if there's one thing that I'm not, homesick. 

I haven't found myself pining over going home. I'm actually shocked by this. 

Because if you were to ask me a year ago if I could be away from my home for this long, I would have laughed in your face and drove to Nissequoge blasting Bayside. 

I do have moments where I wish I could be back in Suffolk county, but overall, I'm content here. 

How are you all doing?

Let me know!

Until then,

-K.