Style Pop

I wanted to start something that represents my style...which is always changing. Sometimes I want to be super chic and wear my Ann Taylor skirt that I got at a thrift store for 16 bucks, Wednesdays I want to wear all black with my studded booties, then maybe on Saturday I'll be preppy and wear a cute printed skirt with a collard top. I don't think I've ever just had one particular style because I like all different styles and some days I'm inspired by different designers. One thing that doesn't change however, is the fact that I don't have 300 dollars to spend on one article of clothing, so I try to find pieces that still look glamorous but still budget friendly. Thrift stores are great places to find high end pieces but it's also hard to find those at a cheap price. Well at least where I live. Another problem that I'm always finding is that some clothing items just look awful on the hanger (too baggy, ugly print, or so crazy, your just not sure what to pair it with) but when put together nicely, it can make the perfect outfit. The outfit below is an example of 2 different pieces from different collections that I put together I love the way it looked. Both the jacket and the blue printed pants are from old navy, they were also on sale so that's a plus! I just wore a black chiffon collard shirt underneath. I like looking edgy but still preppy at the same time. Do you like?

Pumpkin Patch- Is it worth going to???

In the spirit of October I wanted to go to a pumpkin patch this year, but not just any one, I went to the "best pumpkin patch in Illinois"...and it was pretty amazing compared to others I've gone to as a child. I haven't been to a pumpkin patch since I was about 8 years old and that was at a park district and I hated it. I also didn't want to go to one that was just for children, seeing as I'm a full grown adult (that's usually what I tell people). Anyways, I found one that had all sorts of attractions, apple picking (my favorite part), a farmers market, pumpkins, hay ride, corn maze (45 minutes long!) and donuts that taste like the Gods brought them down from heaven (not exaggerating). Overall, it was just beautiful and everyone was super kind and inviting. 

Now you ask where this place was? It was about two hours away from Chicago, in Woodstock. It's definitely a ride there and like 10 tolls, which are always annoying. It's totally worth it though! Being in the city, place like that are just surrounded by buildings and a congestion of people. It's nice to get away from all that. It was also a beautiful day, I actually ended up taking off my jacket because I got hot and if you live in Chicago, that's saying a lot because we all know how cold the weather can get here. If you ever find yourself in Chicago during the fall season, I would recommend taking a trip out there! 

With out further a do...here are some fun pictures i captured!

walking in...

Apple fields which were the best apples I've ever had!

You can't leave a pumpkin patch, and not get on the tractor!

Trick or Treat

baskets- Micheal s, skeleton lollipops, bats, spiders- Target 

cups, straws, skeleton heads- Micheal s 

rubiks cubes, temporary tattos- party city; stamps-Micheal's

pencils, note pads- Micheal's; vampire teeth-target 

baggies- all from Micheal's

October is finally here! Halloween is by far my favorite holiday, if you count it as one. Thanksgiving, Christmas, 4th of July, New Years, and other holidays are great, but Halloween has a special place in my heart that warms it right up. When the leaves start turning orange and red I know it's time to take out the Halloween decorations and go to all the festivities that Autumn brings us, such as pumpkin patches, pumpkin craving, horror films, long walks in the city because the weather is perfect, and getting dressed up for the last day of October. As a little child, I would sometimes dress up as some odd creatures that I had seen on TV shows or movies I'd watch. Once I was a banshee, which if you haven't studied demons, or previously watched Charmed or Teen Wolf its perfectly fine that you don't know what it is, because my 3rd class didn't know what it was either. But my mother hand made me my odd costume and I went as Banshee to my class party and I don't regret it because Halloween is stepping out of who you are 364 days of the year and just being something different and "cool". It's not only okay to dress up as the weirdest thing you could find but its also okay to watch as many horror films as you please, which by the way makes me extremely happy. The creepier the better! I never really got scared of horror films, so I'm pleased to find new films on Netflix like the "The Shining" or new box office films like "Annabelle" (which if you haven't seen you, don't worry, your not missing much).

&& my yearly tradition apart from all the others I just named, is making treat bags for the children in my life! I love getting supplies and making goody bags for my nephew and nieces and all their friends. I started off just making small ones, like the baggies you get at target and just filled them with a few candies maybe a creepy spider, but since then its grown to baskets filled with home made yummies, all sorts of creepies, variety of candies, and just lots of fun! This year I went to 3 different stores and finally finished gathering all the supplies. I went to Party City, which sadly and surprisingly had the least amount of things to purchase. I did get some temporary tattoos, and Rubik's cubes that I couldn't resist getting. Micheal's was my jackpot, off the top of my head I bought cups, pumpkin straws, some decorative pencils, writing pads, treat bags, lots of different toys to play with, and much more! Lastly target was my last stop on the list, I mostly just got candies and food that I'll put in the baskets (chips and pop). I will definitely try to remember to post of few pictures of the finished product but I might not be able to capture all the goodies!

P.S. if you live in the Chicago area, you must go to the Chicago Film Festival, going on through the 23rd of October. Even if you're not a movie buff its still nice to watch films from other countries and the different creative aspects they have. I went this past Sunday and will be going again this Friday. It's wonderful. You might even get brownie points if you bring your girlfriend or significant other, just saying (;

My Make up Story

Day to day- foundation (IT cosmetics foundation powder) blush (BH cosmetics in Iris) eye shadow (LORAC palette) bronzer (Rimmel) concealer ( Olay + Mac) mascara (l'oreal ) eyeliner (rimmel) lipstick (BH cosmetics)

thought today I would share my everyday makeup routine. I love make up so much it's definitely my favorite part of getting ready. I like the colors and just how different you can be with it. I wasn't allowed to wear makeup until I was 16 years old, which kind of sucks because I was always so envious of my older sister, who wore tons of makeup. As soon as i turned 16, I got myself a Sephora make up palette, a l'oreal lipstick, and a Maybelline mascara from my moms makeup collection. Now, I probably have way to much make up for one human being. I don't consider myself a beauty guru by any means, I just do what I want. I've also learned my trial and error.When I was younger,  I remember using the darkest eye brow color for my eyebrows, probably looked like Frankenstein.  I will admit, I probably wore way too much for my face. But now, I lean more towards neutral looks and I don't like putting too much on. On a day to day its pretty basic stuff and I can be done within 10 or 15 minutes. Since I have eczema (extremely dry skin), some foundations just don't look good on me at all.It looks flaky and cakey. Plus less is more, right? Anyways, I may not contour or blend my eye shawdows colors correctly but I love experimenting with lipstick, which is favorite thing to actually put on my face. I just feel like it pulls the look together even if you rjust wearing powder and a little bit of blush. Now that  fall is here, I can start wearing darker reds and plum colors without looking crazy. 

I definitely feel like everybody should feel beautiful no matter if you just have mascara on or a full  face, as long as your confident that's all that matters. It's okay to not have any clue what your doing, we all have to learn somehow. And if you really like it, don't feel weird if your wearing purple and pink eye shadow on your eyelids. When I use to have heavier make up days, I would always feel self conscious when I was on the train. I thought that it was just too much, but now I don't care. I like what i like and those people aren't wearing my face, I am. So its okay to be different, because people are mean and judgmental. You should always please yourself before the girl on the train next to you who's giving you those "your makeup is ridiculous" looks. You just have to be fabulous!!

Autum

 It only makes sense to pose in front of your Halloween home decor

shirt-H&m pants-New York and Company Shoes- Khols

I've been wanting to start this blog for a while, and I finally just sat down and did it. 

As my first post I thought it would make the most sense to write about Autumn, as it is my favorite season of the year.

Things I plan to do this October...

* Have an amazing birthday on Oct 7th 

* Watch Scary movies..obviously (what kind of Halloween would it be without snuggling up in your blankets and watching Freddy Kruger haunt teenage kids nightmares)

* Going to a pumpkin patch/apple picking. I found a great place out in Woodstock.

* Taking a haunted tour here in Chicago 

* Going to the movies and watching even more scary movies with my boyfriend

and finally...

* making treat bags for the final day of October

I plan on taking many photos of all these festivities.