I just watched the movie Soul Surfer for probably the 25th time (Why can't I live in Hawaii?!!) and wanted to do a makeup tutorial based on AnnaSophia Robb's makeup. Her makeup always looks really natural and she has such glowy, sun-kissed skin! AnnaSophia Robb Makeup Tutorial Sorry the lighting conditions are so different in her pic and mine! I didn't have a bunch of paparazzi flashing lights in my face like she did. :) First, here I am without any makeup. I like to wear a headband to keep my … [Read more...]
Makeup 101: Eyeshadow Diagram for Makeup Newbies
I love experimenting with eyeshadow! Since I post so many eye makeup tutorials, I created this eyeshadow diagram to demonstrate the proper placement areas and terms. I'll link to this whenever I post a tutorial, so hopefully that will make it easier for beginners following along! Eyeshadow Diagram Here's my handy eyeshadow diagram to help you out next time you're applying eyeshadow. I've listed the descriptions of each down below. Eyeshadow Basics & Definitions Inner … [Read more...]
Here are 5 Simple Ways to Make Fast Food Healthier
Sometimes I crave fast food, and it doesn't help that I have multiple options within walking distance of my house. I can be patient in other areas of my life, but when it comes to food I'm very impatient. I want what I want, and I want it NOW. However, I've discovered a few tricks to help make fast food slightly healthier and wanted to share them with you. 5 Tips for Healthier Fast Food 1. Split an order into 2 meals. Since restaurants typically provide double the serving sizes for a … [Read more...]
Simple Salad Idea: Spinach Salad with Chicken & Candied Pecans
I must confess that I'm not a huge veggie lover, even though I know how important they are. I really have to make a point to fit them in my daily diet. That's one reason I love salads so much; they're such an easy way to ensure I get a good amount of veggies, but I'm still able to pull my lunch together in under 5 minutes. If it takes longer than that to make it, I tend to get frustrated and my chance of grabbing something unhealthy increases dramatically! With that in mind, here's an easy … [Read more...]
The Trip of a Lifetime: Visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Bali
Visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud was nothing short of a magical experience for this Southern girl! It’s so different from any place I’ve seen in the U.S., and it's the first spot I recommend to anyone planning a trip to Bali. The sanctuary is hidden amongst terraced rice paddies deep in the jungle of Ubud and is filled with friendly, yet mischievous scampering monkeys. If you find my tips about the Sacred Monkey Forest helpful, please share this image on … [Read more...]