Easter Cupcakes

Okay so I'm not really sure if this counts as a DIY, because it's not technically made from scratch, buuuut I have a secret obsession with baking cupcakes and cakes so when Easter came around I saw it as the perfect opportunity to make something. Even though they are pink, the icing and the cake are both vanilla flavored. These were really good and I think the color was really cute and spring themed. Did you guys make anything special this past Easter?

TIP: If you can't find colored mix, you can just buy food coloring and add it in before you bake in the oven :)

Who Wore It Better?

The first weekend of Coachella has come and gone, and I personally cannot stop looking at photos to see what everyone wore. While it is actually a music and arts festival sooo many people focus on the fashion. Tons of blogs have named Vanessa Hudgens the "Coachella Queen" and it seems like the Jenners have definitely looked to her for some style inspiration.  Vanessa's outfits are from 2012 and 2014, while Kendall and Kylie's are each from this year. So what do you guys think? Who pulls off these bohemian styles better? Comment below :) All Rights for photos go to the original source.

How Much Is Your Face Worth?

I have seen this floating around on the Internet and I thought it would be a fun idea for my next post. Even though I have a decent amount of makeup (at least I'd like to think so) I find myself only using the same seven or eight products to create my daily look. Made up of a combination of department store and drug store products, this is how much my face is worth :) Don't forget to add up your own and leave a comment below !

Clinique Tinted Moisturizer $27
Smashbox Camera Ready BB Cream $25
MAC Pressed Powder $25
MAC Technakohl Liner $16
NYC Eyebrow Pencil $1
e.l.f. Brow and Lash Clear Mascara $1
EOS Lip Balm $3
Ulta Lip Gloss $8

Total: $115

Save Or Splurge?

"I like my money right where I can see it...hanging in my closet" While many people wish that they could live by this Carrie Bradshaw quote, the reality is that most of us cannot afford our dream wardrobe :(  After watching this Ted Baker dress for months hoping that it would go on some kind of discount, I realized that they only way I would ever have this in my possession would be in my dreams. I searched around and was able to find a very similar option for 20% of the price. Did you guys 'save' or 'splurge' on your most recent purchase?

 

Top Look:

-Dress

-Shoes

-Bag

-Sunglasses

       Total: $2305

Bottom Look:

-Dress

-Shoes

-Bag

-Sunglasses 

      Total: $120

Skate

It might seem surprising but Spring and Summer will eventually be on their way, and one thing that is essential for the warmer months are a good pair of sneakers. I had been eyeing the Sk8 Hi's for a while and I finally decided to make them mine when I found them on sale at Urban Outfitters. These aren't the traditional all black shoes that you may be used to as they have a really light cheetah print on them, but it is not that noticeable. Here are some potential summer outfits to pair them with :)

Vans Sk8-Hi Tonal Cheetah Women's High-Top Sneaker

Vans Sk8-Hi Total Black Women's High Top Sneaker (All Black w/o Cheetah Print)

Workout In Style

All over the world tons of people all had the same New Year's Resolution: to get in shape. While exercise can be difficult, it doesn't have to be boring. Picking up some new workout gear can add some excitment to your day and will have you motivated to hit the gym. These are some of my favorite stores for affordable fitness outfits, followed by some inspired outfit posts.  
H & M 
Forever 21 
Target 
Dick's

Products I Love: Lush Bubblegum Scrub & EOS Lip Spheres

With the crazy subzero temperatures and the 'polar vortex' that is apparently taking place on the East Coast, I thought I would share two products that I use to keep my lips, smooth, soft, and moisturized.

If you have never shopped at Lush, all I can say is that you are definitely missing out! One of the first products I tried (and has turned into one of my favorites) is their Bubblegum Lip Scrub. It is an exfoliator that uses sugar and jojoba oil to remove any dead skin while keeping your lips soft. Apparently you should lick the excess off of your lips but I think that's kinda weird considering there could be dead skin in it, so I just wipe mine off with a tissue. I use this 1-2 times per day before I apply any chap stick or lip gloss. The lip scrub also comes in a few other colors and flavors so be sure to check them out !
Lush Bubblegum Scrub

My second go to product(s) would definitely have to be any one of my EOS Sphere Lip Balms, I'm sure that majority of you guys already know about them since they have been popular for a few years, so I won't go into a ton of detail. The EOS products are the first ones that I have used that actually retain their moisture, and I find myself having to apply them was less frequently than other products that I have tried in the past. They have a super cute design and are only $3-4 each, so you can't go wrong grabbing one for yourself or a friend. Comment below your favorite flavor or if anyone has used any of their other products. :)
EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm