Itunes Lovin': December, 2013

Playlist: December 2013

Take it Out On Me: Florida Georgia Line

Say Something: Alex and Sierra (Cover)

Firefly: Ed Sheeran

I Need Your Love: Calvin Harris ft. Ellie Goulding

Beat of the Music: Brett Eldredge

Hands on You: Florida Georgia Line

Whatever She's Got: David Nail

Yule Shoot Your Eye Out: Fall Out Boy

Drink to That All Night: Jarrod Neiman

Cross my Heart: Marianas Trench

Carolina: Eric Church

Country Boy's World: Jason Aldean

Sober: Little Big Town

What's been your top 5 songs from December? 

Let me know!

Until then, 

-K.

Product Review: Marc Jacobs Lolita Palette

Marc Jacobs : Lolita

I have been absolutely craving this palette since it was released about two months ago, and finally, I got my hands on it thanks to Santa :)

First, I need to point something out. The palette itself, meaning the overall packaging is gorgeous. It is what you would expect from Marc Jacobs. The packaging is not bulky, at all, it is seriously amazing.

 It contains 7 shadows : 3 matte, 4 shimmer. All of the shadows are wearable, which is why I chose this palette out of the four in the line. It is a bit pricey, at $59, but I would totally chose this over the  Naked 3 by Urban Decay if you're looking for an everyday shadow palette. ( Personally, out of all 3 of the Naked palette, I think Naked 2 is hands down the best for your buck.) My only, not even complaint, but concern about two of the shadows is that they are a bit glittery, so you may get a bit of fall out if you don't use a base or primer. But aside from that, I think this is an absolute gem.

If you'd like to see any looks from this palette, leave a comment!

Also, has anyone tried any of the other products from the Marc Jacobs line?

Let me know!

Until then, 

-K.

Nail of the day: All black errrrrrrythang

Nail of the day: December 30, 2013

Recently I've been obsessed with oval nails.

Color: Chanel - Black Satin 219

Top Coat: Seche Vite

Watch: Michael Kors 5216 (aka my baby)

Sweater: Torrid

What's on your nails?

Let me know!

Until then, 

-K.

Wrapped in red.

"In all this white you'll see me like you never did, 

wrapped in red."

Hello lovelies,

I just wanted to put together a more glamourous look for you for the holidays. Whenever I think of Christmas makeup, I think of a beautiful red lip, and a vintage inspired eye look. The skin is very simple.

 I used Revlon Colorstay foundation, Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer, and Rimmel Stay Matte powder to achieve an absolutely flawless finish. 

Next for eyes, blend a matte skin color shadow over the 
entire lid to establish one color and hide any darkness or veins that may show through. Next, I used a gold sparkle shadow from the Calvin Klein one quad in 700 boho just across the lid, and onto the socket, and blended it into the crease with a tiny bit of tease from the Naked 2 palette.  I highlighted under my brow with a matte white shadow, then applied a brow gel to hold everything in place.

Next, is my signature thick winged liner. Just a trick when applying liquid liner, make sure you set it with a black shadow after. This ensures that it will not budge for the rest of the day! A couple coats of mascara, and a smudge of black shadow under the eye, and the eye look is complete. 

The lips are so easy. I used a red lip liner, and set it with a red eyeshadow. Sounds weird, and you're probably like "what the hell is this girl thinking?" Matte lips are incredibly on trend, and setting the lip liner with a shadow will make sure you don't end up the laughing stock of the holidays with lipstick all over your teeth.


What is your go to look for the holidays?

Let me know!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!

Until then.

Love Always,

                                                                             -K.

My wish for you.

I just want to take a second to wish everyone who has followed along with this page, a very merry Christmas and a beautiful new year. 

Thank you so much for all of the constructive criticism, and positive feedback I've received over these past months. They've been so helpful, and I love hearing what you guys think. 

Thank you to my getsmart family, without your strength and love, and the opportunity to write with you beautiful women, I wouldn't have half the confidence I do today. 

Www.getsmartmentoring.com

This has been a huge year for me, and honestly I cannot believe 2013 is almost over. 

I wish you all nothing but love, laughter, and happiness in the new year.

From my family to yours.

Merry Christmas,

Xx

-k.

The good in goodbye.

Time for a ramble. 

I haven't done one of these in a while with how crazy busy I've been with school, and work, and you know, just juggling in general.

And I don't know if you guys do this too, but sometimes it just feels so good to let it all out. 

A vent session if you will. So welcome.

I'm 20 years old. 

So for the past three years now, I've been out of high school. 

And just today I was looking back on old pictures, and conversations on facebook and twitter, and realizing that there are a few people I haven't spoken to in a while. Regardless of if it's on good or bad terms, they're no longer there. And I think it took me those three years to realize that those people who are no longer there, are gone for a reason. 

In life, we constantly look for people to surround ourselves, whether it be for humor, conversation, love, or simply companionship, we like having someone there. 

We all need someone. 

Someone to love, and to laugh and talk with until 4am about nothing. But people change. And like I said, some of them leave for a reason. I've said it before, and until recently, I never thought I'd be this type of girl to "fight like hell" to hang on to some of those people.

But some of those people don't care.

 Don't care about the nights that you spent discussing the stars and the future and everything between. 

And here's the kicker. 

As strong as you've fought, and as tough as you may think you are, it hurts when they leave. 

It hurts to see people that you never ever thought would leave, actually leave. 

Moving on isn't easy. 

It's just not. There's no proper coping mechanism or tutorial I can preach to make it easier. But here's what I'm doing to keep calm and carry on. I'm looking back, even if just for those few minutes browsing through a newsfeed. Remember how much fun it was. Remember the butterflies, and the laughing, and the love. And then turn the page. 

Think of it almost as a toast. 

" Cheers to us, and the past, and the reason they call it the past. It's over for a reason. Here's to moving on. And here's to happiness, and new friends, and new laughter. And new love."

Sometimes the ones who were there for years slowly drift away. 

And even though it's hard, it's okay.

End rant.

Cheers to us, and cheers to a beautiful December. 

I hope everyone is hanging tight through finals.

Until then.

Love always, 

-K.

Itunes Lovin': November 2013

Hello lovelies!

I had to create a playlist this November for my flight home from North Carolina, to New York.

So this playlist actually had a purpose!

Here's all of the newest additions of November...

Used : Ashley Monroe

Weed Instead of Roses: Ashley Monroe

You Got Me: Ashley Monroe

Lookin' Out My Back Door: Creedance Clearwater Revival

This is How We Roll: Florida Georgia Line ft. Luke Bryan

Light Me Up: Hunter Hayes

Playing God: Paramore

My Heart: Paramore

The Girl: City and Colour

Coming Home: City and Colour

She Talks to Angels: Austin Jenckes

Follow Your Arrow: Kasey Musgraves

Wrapped in Red: Kelly Clarkson

Skinny Love: Lindsey Pavao

Half a Heart: One Direction

Whiskey in My Water: Tyler Farr

What have you been listening to?

Let me know!

until then, 

-K.

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I hope everyone had an amazing November. 

It absolutely flew by.

Let's hang on to December for these next few weeks.

Until then,

-K.