My birthday is coming up in about two and a half weeks, so I’ve been trying to think of things that I want! I really don’t want a lot this year, and it seems like it gets harder and harder to think of things I’d like to get as presents every year, because I’ve really been focused on school and my blog lately.
The Canon Rebel t5i is on the very top of my wishlist this year! I’m really hoping to get this beauty from my parents, so I’ll keep my fingers crossed!!
The Cinderella collection from MAC is to die for! I love all of the pretty and light colors and the packaging is so pretty! I also just want some cute spring clothes and also some more workout clothes, so we’ll see if I end up with any of that! I’d be perfectly content with the Rebel, though, and might possible cry if I get it.
What’s on your wishlist at the moment?
Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful day! 🙂
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We’ve definitely had a couple of cooler days this month, but so far in March the weather has been really nice, and it looks like it’s going to be a warm spring (knock on wood!) this year. This outfit is great for the transition into spring because it’s perfect for the awkward days where it’s really warm in the sun, but still pretty cool in the shade!
Sweater: Nordstrom
Shorts: Nordstrom
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
This outfit is perfect for a chillier spring day, and it’s super comfortable as well! I love how these shorts fit, and the color is great as well. I’m also loving my booties, and I think I’ll get a lot of wear out of them this spring and summer. Again, if it isn’t already blatantly obvious, I am so excited for spring! My birthday is coming up (April 8th), as well as Easter, so I’m going to have so many chances to dress up which I’m really excited about! Finals are also finally over and spring break has officially started! I’ll be able to catch up on sleep and see some of my best friends, so expect a lot of fun posts this coming week 😉
What are you most excited for this spring?
Thank you so much for reading, and have a great day! 🙂
Finals week officially kicks off tomorrow for me, and I don’t know about you, but I always struggle to decide what to wear during the whole week! I never know if I should go for a more put together look, or just all out sweats and sweatshirt and not care at all. That usually ends badly, though, because after the test is done I usually feel super self-conscious that I look like I just rolled out of bed (even though I probably did)! To avoid all of those situations, I put together a couple of comfy-chic outfits that are perfect for finals week!
(Notice the “coffee addict” mug…that is what I am, especially during finals week!)
Surprise Back
I’m calling this outfit the “Surprise Back,” because it looks like a normal, comfortable outfit, but the back of the sweater has this really cool rib-cage inspired cut!
I put on a pretty rose patterned crop top underneath the sweater so it would show through and look really gorgeous!
My crop top matches my laptop cover, so that’s always a plus! I also braided my hair around my whole head to keep it out of the way.
Sweater: Nordstrom
Yoga Pants: Lululemon
Shoes: Macy’s
Crop Top: Forever 21
I think this outfit is so cute, and you can definitely get away with wearing yoga pants! They are just as comfortable as sweatpants, and this pair is especially great because they’re high-wasted so it looks better with the crop top!
Graphic Tee
Another way to dress up yoga pants is to wear a super cute graphic tee!
(Looking at that picture of ice cream on my friend’s wall…so much better than studying!)
Graphic Tee’s are such a fun way to make a boring outfit pop, and they are usually oversized and comfy! I love this one so much since Sunday’s are my favorite days, and I love the saying “Sunday Funday!”
It also helps to do a cute hairstyle as well, since it shows you put in a little extra effort! I also like to have my hair out of the way during tests because when I get stressed I tend to mess with it and lose focus! I don’t know if that’s just me, but either way it’s just so much easier to deal with hair when it’s up and out of the way.
Shirt: Nordstrom
Yoga Pants: Lululemons
Low-key Jeans and Flannel
Ok, flannels are the best. They are so comfortable, and look so cute and casual!
This outfit is perfect if you want to look just a little bit more put together, or if you are going to be going anywhere after your final (celebratory frozen yogurt?!)!
Flannel: Garage
Jeans: American Eagle
Shoes: Converse
Comfiest Put-Together Outfit
This outfit may look put-together, but do not be fooled! It is just as comfortable as – if not more than – the first outfit!
This outfit is perfect if you have a last minute study date with that cute boy in your class, or if you absolutely have to look nice for something, like a presentation! It is still super comfortable since it’s a shift dress and oversized sweater, but looks really nice.
Pairing cute jewelry with this look makes it look even more put-together!
Again, I also like having my hair up just to keep it out of the way. This hairstyle is super easy to do, and looks really cute!
Honestly, I would wear this outfit all throughout finals if it was socially acceptable!
Sweater: Nordstrom
Dress: Nordstrom
Necklace: Forever 21
Ring: Tilly’s
Shoes: Macy’s
This is also a really great option for those of you who live in warmer places and yoga pants and sweaters are way too much to wear! You could just wear the dress if the sweater would be too warm, or pair it with a thinner one!
Alright, those are the options I thought of for comfy chic finals outfits! You can mix and match any of these to create your own unique variation, and they would all be so cute! If you guys try out any of these outfits, make sure to show me on Twitter (@stnkrbug) and Instagram (@stnkrbug)! Good luck to those of you who have finals – we can do this!
Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful day! 🙂
My Spring Dress Lust List seemed to go over really well, so I thought I would do a Bikini Lust List for spring break! I’m not traveling anywhere like Mexico or Florida, but I am going to California (FOR VIDCON!!!) this summer, and want to get some cute bikinis when they’re on sale! So, since I’ve been looking at some, I thought I would just do a whole post about them!
Even though I’m not going on a vacation over Spring Break, I’m still super excited! It’ll be nice just to stay at home and relax for a week and a half, and see my friends from high school. And I have Vidcon and LA to look forward to this summer! I seriously cannot wait.
Which is your favorite bikini? Do you have any Spring Break plans?
Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful day! 🙂
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I’ve been wanting to do a post and video about my everyday makeup routine since I really enjoy watching them myself! I also haven’t done a post about makeup and what I’ve been loving lately in a little while, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share my own makeup routine!
I first put on this BB cream from Boscia, and I have really been loving it lately! It’s great because it contains sunscreen (which you need even on cloudy days!) and it’s sheer but build-able, so it’s perfect for day or night!
Then I use my concealer from Tarte (my favorite makeup brand) to cover up any blemishes I have, and also my dark circles under my eyes. These are always bad even when I get ten hours of sleep!
Then I use this fluffy shadow brush and the Elf High Definition Powder to set the concealer underneath my eyes.
This powder is so amazing! It’s a great dupe for the Makeup Forever HD powder, and I just couldn’t be any happier with it.
I use the this Kabuki Face Brush and the High Definition powder to set the BB cream all over my face.
I move on to eyes after that, and line them with this white eyeliner from Wet ‘n Wild. This helps to brighten eyes and make them look bigger!
After that, I curl my eyelashes with this torture device.
Then I coat my lashes with the Gifted mascara from Tarte! This mascara is amazing, and is actually supposed to be good for your lashes as well!
I actually forgot to picture the highlight that I use, but it’s just a white eyeshadow that I put in the corner of my eyes with this large angled brush from Ecotools!
To contour my face, I use this large angled brush and the Tarte bronzer pictured below.
Surprise, surprise, another Tarte product! I’m telling you guys, I’m obsessed. I love this bronzer because it’s the perfect shade for me, and I can use it year round!
I blend in the bronzer with this large face brush, just to make sure there are no harsh lines!
Alright, those are all of the products I use for my Everyday Makeup Routine! This was really fun to film and write about – I think I’ll start doing some more makeup looks once finals are over and I have more time! I put the YouTube video I posted about my routine below, so if you want to see how I actually put on all of those products, take a look! 🙂
What are your go-to products for your everyday makeup routine?
Thank you so much for reading (and watching!), and have a great day! 🙂
Have I expressed enough just how much I’ve been loving this sunny weather lately?! It’s making me so happy and excited for summer, and I seriously can’t help wearing all of my spring dresses. Since I’ve been getting a lot of use out of them, I thought I would share another OOTD with you guys from this past weekend!
Jacket: American Eagle
Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: Converse
Necklace: Forever 21
I also wanted to show you guys my hair of the day!
That’s it for this OOTD! Expect more soon because I’ve been wearing my dresses like crazy lately. I just really don’t like wearing pants when it’s all nice and sunny! I am definitely transitioning to my spring and summer self hahaha.
Do you like to wear a ton of skirts and dresses during the spring?
Thank you so much for reading and have a great day! 🙂
When I was younger, I actually really hated oatmeal cookies. It hasn’t been until the past couple of months that I have really been able to appreciate oatmeal and food that contains oats. Being at college ,though, I have realized that oats are so good for you and easily fill you up! They make for a great snack because a little bit fills you up for a long time. That’s why today I’m going to be talking about these Banana Oat “Cookies”!
Also just a quick announcement – I recently got a separate Twitter and Instagram for my blog! I would love for you guys to follow me on there so you can stay extra up to date on my posts, and I love interacting with fellow bloggers and beauty/fashion/whatever-else-my-blog-is-about lovers! 🙂
I originally found this recipe on Pinterest from The Burlap Bag and decided to add a little bit to the original recipe since I love vanilla…
Recipe
-2 large bananas (preferably old)
-1 cup of oats (I used quick oats)
(optional, but they give these cookies a little bit something extra)
-1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-Handful of chocolate chips (you could also use something else, like nuts)
Put the oats into a large mixing bowl.
Break up the bananas into large chunks and put them in the bowl. This makes the next step a little bit easier!
Using a fork, mash the bananas up and mix them with the oats. Make sure all of the bananas and oats are incorporated! This may take longer than you think.
Mix in a handful of chocolate chips (or anything else you would like), making sure they are evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.
Place the cookies on a greased cookie sheet about an inch or so apart. They don’t expand, so you don’t have to worry about having them super far apart!
Mmmmm look at that cookie. Bake them for 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven!
The finished cookies! I just kept them in an airtight container, and they stayed nice and fresh! I wouldn’t keep them in there for over a week, but don’t worry, they probably won’t even last that long! I had mine finished within about three days haha. They were such a nice little treat when I needed a small snack! And you don’t have to feel guilty about eating them – they are just made up of bananas and oats! Yes, there are chocolate chips in there as well, but a little bit of chocolate is just fine for you 😉
So this is totally optional, but you can “frost” these cookies with peanut butter before eating them! I did this because I am addicted to peanut butter, and ohmygosh did it taste amazing!!
What are your favorite kind of healthy cookies?
Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful day! 🙂
This past weekend actually turned out to be really nice; consequently, now I really want to go out and buy all of the spring dresses I can find. As soon as it starts to get sunny, I can’t help but wear all of the dresses and skirts I possible can! I have since made the mistake at looking at all of the spring collections from some of my favorite stores, so I thought I might as well make use of my searches, and share what I have really liked!
How pretty are all of these dresses?! I think the very first and last are my favorites, but it’s hard to choose because I love all of them so much!
Which ones are your favorites?
Thank you so much for reading, and have a wonderful day! 🙂
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Ok, so the sun is teasing me. Earlier this week, it was sunny and (kind of) warm, so I had the chance to wear a couple of my summer dresses – with jackets of course. But now it’s back to rain and clouds! I did, however, take a couple of snaps of my outfits I wore!
Dress: Forever 21
Jacket: Nordstrom
Shoes: Converse
My necklace was actually a gift – it’s a little letter and actually opens! Haha it’s one of my favorites 🙂
I was seriously so excited to wear this dress finally after so many cold months! It’s supposed to be sunny again this coming weekend, so we’ll see how that turns out!
How is the weather where you live? Are you excited for spring?!
Thanks for reading, and have a great day! 🙂
There are so many beautiful gowns (and tuxedos in the men’s case!) this year at the Oscars, so here are my personal favorites!
Emma Stone’s dress is without a doubt my personal favorite of the night! She always looks so gorgeous, and that is no different this year! I absolutely love this gown from Elie Saab, and Emma Stone wears it so well!
Reese Witherspoon also looks gorgeous in her clean cut gown from Tom Ford.
I think Chris Pratt and Anna Faris make one of Hollywood’s cutest couples, and they both looked so stunning! Anna Faris looks especially gorgeous in her gown from Zuhair Murad, and they compliment each other so well!
Jennifer Lopez also looks so pretty in her gown from Elie Saab! She doesn’t let the dress wear her at all, which would be difficult given it’s train!
I really like how clean cut, yet soft, Gwyneth Paltrow’s dress is from Ralph & Russo. At first I wasn’t too keen on the shoulder flower, but I actually think it adds just the right amount of detail and flourish!
I absolutely love Oprah’s gown from Vera Wang! She looks so happy in this particular picture, and I think the design on the midsection of the dress is so flattering!
Can we just appreciate how gorgeous Lupita Nyong’o always looks?! Her dress is from Calvin Klein, and I don’t think it could be any more perfect!
Blush pink and lighter colors seem to be really popular at the Oscars this year, but I love how Zoe Saldana’s dress is accessorized! The dress is from Atelier Versace, but I think the simple necklace really helps the dress shine!
I absolutely adore this dress from Yves Saint Laurent that Margot Robbie is wearing! It’s so flowy and gorgeous, and she looks stunning in black!
Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka both look so handsome! They are also one of my favorite Hollywood couples – they have the cutest family!
Keira Knightly is rocking it on the Red Carpet with her gown from Valentino, and her baby bump! She is seriously a vision of spring! I adore the whimsical floral design.
I mean, does anything need to be said about Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan-Tatum? They make such a stunning couple, and Jenna looks breathtaking in her Zuhair Murad gown!
I love how Jennifer Hudson looks in her yellow gown from Romona Keveza – the color looks so great on her!
Chloë Grace Moretz’s dress from Miu Miu is so pretty! I love the print and style of it, and it has pockets!! Imagine how useful that is at the Oscars!
How cute are Andy Samberg and Joanne Newsom?! Her dress is from Honor, and I love the flowers on the bodice!
Last but not least, Gina Rodriguez looks so gorgeous in this eco-friendly gown! She was asked by Suzy Amis Cameron to represent her Red Carpet Green Dress campaign, and I think it’s so awesome!!
Alright, well these are some of my favorites from the Oscars 2015! There were so many other stunningly dressed actors this year, but I of course couldn’t include them all!
Who do you think was the best dressed at the Oscars?
Thank you so much for reading, and have a great day! 🙂
Disclaimer: None of these photos are mine.