tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33195044984091728792024-02-21T00:19:21.180-06:00grace ann.baking | beauty | fashion | makeup | & interior designAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-56661149538508535462014-08-20T20:36:00.001-05:002014-08-21T17:39:18.517-05:00GUEST BEDROOM UPDATE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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my sister moved out of the house & into her very first apartment towards the beginning of the summer, & since then i've been <i>dying</i> to turn her old bedroom into a cheerful guest room. </div>
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it wasn't until recently (& by "recently" i mean yesterday) that i finally started getting things together...exactly one day before my grandma's visit from st. louis. leave it to me to procrastinate. </div>
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i remembered a picture i saw on pinterest a while back that listed the makings of a cozy guest bedroom. fresh flowers were on the list so i took a trip to h-e-b & picked up some light pink carnations. i put them in a tall mason jar along with some hot pink roses from the yard.</div>
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one of my biggest achievements of the day was repainting a desk that was left by my sister. it was a spur of the moment project so it isn't perfect...but <b>much</b> improved.</div>
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i also spray painted a couple of picture frames with a metallic gold paint left over from another project i'm working on. i found some quotes, pictures, & typography i liked on pinterest & simply printed them out & framed them. seriously simple & cheap.</div>
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finally, i set out a box of tissues (another item on the cozy guest bedroom list) & a candle to scent the room, dragged in a rocking chair we had stored away, & placed a light blue pillow on it for color.</div>
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there's still so much to do, like search for bedding, more pillows, etc. but here's a look at what i've achieved so far: </div>
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i am <i>finally</i> back with another post, this one featuring my favorite things from may. </div>
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beginning with hair, i've been loving my shea moisture coconut & hibiscus curl & style milk. this was one of those products that i wasn't a big fan of when i first bought it, but now i can't stop using it! this product is similar to a leave-in conditioner but directed towards those with curly hair. i apply it to my damp hair after i've showered & comb it through; it de-tangles, de-frizzes, smoothes, & adds shine.<br />
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for body care, i've been moisturizing using my warm vanilla sugar body butter from bath & body works. the formula blends easily into my skin & absorbs quickly. it smells great + it smoothes & softens my skin.<br />
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*i couldn't find the body butter online (it looks like it was discontinued) so i've linked the triple moisture cream instead which is very similar in formula.<br />
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for fragrance, i've continued to get a ton of use out of my travel-sized bombshell body mist from victoria's secret. i'm in love with this scent, it's very light & feminine, though not necessarily fruity or sweet. the scent is almost like a powder though i don't feel that description does it justice, go give it a whiff!<br />
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moving onto makeup, i recently picked up the nyc smooth skin bronzing face powder in the shade 720a sunny. this bronzer has been raved about all over youtube & i must say i am also a fan. the bronzer is matte & not too muddy or too orange. it works great for contouring & is the perfect crease shade as well.<br />
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i also rediscovered my raspberry rose kiss nivea lip butter this past month. though i don't recommend using it underneath another lip product because it has a milky light pink tint to it (not a fan) it does do a great job of moisturizing your lips.<br />
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moving to fashion favorites, i have been getting a ton of wear out of my lace detail denim shorts from mossimo supply co. i love the way they look with a simple t-shirt & a cute pair of flip flops. so simple, but still put together.<br />
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finally, i had one lifestyle favorite this month: the watermelon lemonade 3-wick candle from bath & body works. i absolutely love the way this smells, so fruity, juicy, & perfect for summertime + the scent is strong enough to fill the room but not too overwhelming.<br />
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& that's it for my favorite things from may 2014. leave me a comment letting me know your current favorite things so i can check them out for next month! if you'd prefer to watch the video version of this post, be sure to press play below:<br />
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i've been doing a lot of cleaning and organizing around the house lately & i picked up a few things to help with the process. some of my absolute favorite stores to go to for home decor are home goods, target, & hobby lobby. home goods always has great deals on bedding & pillows, hobby lobby just about always has a sale going on, & target is great for colorful/patterned accessories. this haul features items from these stores & bath and body works as well, take a look at what i purchased below: </div>
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black & white photo storage boxes: hobby lobby<br />
wooden "h": hobby lobby<br />
"keys" hanger: hobby lobby<br />
glass storage jars: hobby lobby<br />
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white ceramic candle stand: bath & body works<br />
black & white storage basket: bath & body works<br />
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orange & white geometric pillow: home goods<br />
grey curtains (underneath pillow): home goods<br />
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yellow happiness candle: target<br />
grey & white chevron blanket: target<br />
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i originally filmed a video of this haul for my youtube channel but could not get the video to import to my macbook, so i decided to blog about this home haul instead. i'm really looking forward to buying a nice camera this summer and being able to upload higher quality videos more often. if you have any further questions about the items i hauled, feel free to ask me in a comment below, i always reply to all comments on my blog & youtube channel. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-13657014522359603812014-04-22T20:33:00.000-05:002014-04-24T17:03:38.317-05:00EASTER SUNDAY OOTD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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by the time easter sunday rolled around, i already had a pretty good idea of what i wanted to wear. i fell in <i>looove</i> with the famous white zara mini skort the moment it came out & purchased it right away. i did not however, have as many opportunities to wear it as i thought i would. easter sunday was the opportunity i'd been looking for; white being a symbol of faith & new beginnings + let's face it, an all around great spring color.<br />
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i paired the skort with a simple white long sleeved tee from target. i originally had on a more sweater-like long sleeved top that added a great texture to the outfit, until an accident with a mascara wand caused me to change. i love the idea of white on white & think it will be a major trend for spring/summer 2014.<br />
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i also finally got the opportunity to break out these killer heels i originally bought a couple of weeks ago to wear to a wedding, but because of the rain, i traded in my new suede heels for basic nude pumps. i was so excited to wear them this easter sunday. i'm loving anything with an ankle strap lately, another trend i have a feeling will be big this spring.<br />
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for accessories i kept it simple with my everyday david yurman rings & a light blue bobble necklace for a little color. & as far as nails go, i treated myself to a mani/pedi a couple of days before using a favorite, essie's bikini so teeny.<br />
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all outfit details & links are below, if there's anything i failed to mention, feel free to let me know in a comment below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/skirts/mini-skort-c358006p1778551.html" target="_blank"><b>mini skirt</b></a>-zara (black only online)<br />
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<a href="http://www.asos.com/Mango/Mango-Skort/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3974986&SearchQuery=skort&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black" target="_blank">similar</a> @ asos<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.calvinklein.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchDisplay?showResultsPage=true&langId=-1&beginIndex=0&productId=669037&sType=SimpleSearch&pageSize=16&pageView=image&catalogId=12101&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&categoryId=48722&storeId=10751&viewAll=N&ddkey=http:en/ck/81301329-115" target="_blank">heels</a></b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_1578523187"></span></a>-calvin klein (dsw)<br />
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i purchased mine at dsw for around $50, but they were sold out online at <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/calvin+klein+asa+sandal?prodId=298185" target="_blank">dsw</a>. i did manage to find them directly through calvin klein but they are much pricier there.<br />
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here is the info if you're interested in hunting them down:<br />
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ASA K SUEDE/SHINY S NAPPA<br />
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<b>bobble necklace</b>-charming charlie<br />
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point is, it takes much less time to publish a blog post than it does to create a video for youtube & i thought i'd be able to crank out a post every other day. this however, is much harder than i had thought. this month especially, i have been swamped with school & work. i started a second job & as the semester comes to an end projects are beginning to pile up. & of course with summer nearing comes the added stress of figuring out my schedule for next semester & the possibility of taking summer classes.<br />
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my blog & youtube channel have been put on the back burner & i haven't been posting or uploading as much as i'd like to. it's been difficult to grow both my youtube channel and blog without being able to post or upload regularly. i'd like to thank the now 539 subscribers who have managed to stick around despite my pathetic attempt at uploading new videos & i hope you haven't been too aware of my absence. i am so excited for summer to role around again & to finally have the time to expand my blog & youtube channel into more. get ready for lots of new videos & blog posts come then, & in case you've missed it, here a few recent photos of what i've been up to lately:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i felt like taking a selfie in the car before work…there's not much else i can say about this photo other than that (monkey covering eyes emoji!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this was taken outside my church on easter sunday with my two sisters, i love the picture on the left, candid is always best. :) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">this was just yesterday, i finally got around to organizing my drawers & now they are bee-u-t-ful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">& finally, my most recent candle purchase…watermelon lemonade, it smells amazing & much better than the previous watermelon lemonade scent bath & body came out with. </td></tr>
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it doesn't seem like much happened in march other than blogging haha, but here's a look at my month of march in photos anyway (even if you've already seen most of them!)<br />
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1. i showed you how to get spring-ready legs.<br />
2. i found a wine that surely was made for me.<br />
3. i filmed a what's in my shower video for youtube.<br />
4. i showed you what's on my iphone.<br />
5. i made this super cute diy desk calendar.<br />
6. i showed you a few of my favorite recipes.<br />
7. i printed a pretty piece of art for my mini easel.<br />
8. i blogged about what i've been loving lately.<br />
9. i finally got my vanity clean & tidy again.<br />
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& that's it, a quick look at the past month according to my iphone.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-10708343865989895652014-03-27T21:52:00.002-05:002014-03-27T21:53:32.287-05:00GET SPRING-READY LEGS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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ready or not, spring is here; & that means warmer weather, lots of cleaning, & the rebirth of short-shorts. though your legs may have been in hibernation all winter long, it's time to bare all & welcome the warm weather. </div>
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here are a couple of steps i take to get my legs spring-ready: </div>
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<b>1.</b> take a hot shower. allow the steam to get your skin ready for exfoliation & open up your hair follicles for a closer shave.</div>
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<b>2.</b> exfoliate. though i've been avoiding exfoliating regularly (i recently learned from my dermatologist exfoliating actually causes bumps on the skin to worsen) it's necessary after a long winter. i use the bath & shower gloves from eco tools.</div>
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<b>3.</b> shave. i <i>looove</i> this shaving cream from eos. it smells amazing + really softens your skin. i use it alongside my go-to razor, the venus embrace. oh & treat yourself to a fresh blade…you deserve it ;)</div>
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<b>4.</b> self-tan. this is totally optional (but then again all these steps are haha!) but personally it makes me feel much more confident. my favorite self-tanner is the jergens natural glow, both the regular daily moisturizer & the foaming daily moisturizer. i'm definitely on the paler side of things, but i use the medium to tan shade to speed up the process. oh & you can get away with putting this solely on your legs…that's usually what i do. </div>
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-shave + exfoliate <i>before</i> applying self tanner. doing it after can easily cause your skin to exfoliate & your tan to rub off.</div>
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-avoid "moisturizing" body wash. those creamy body washes…we all have them, but these can leave an invisible film on the skin that conflicts with self-tanner. be sure to use a body wash that isn't necessarily clear, but see through. (think bath & body works shower gel.)</div>
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interested in seeing a more in-depth blog post on self-tanning or how i finally tamed the bumps (kp) on my skin? let me know below!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-19902048830232431502014-03-25T18:02:00.003-05:002014-03-25T18:06:10.611-05:00LOVING LATELY | MARCH<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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1. maybelline baby skin instant pore eraser / feels soft on my skin + great to use as a foundation primer.<br />
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2. maybelline baby lips dr. rescue in 60 berry soft / current favorite lip product, perfect nudey-pink + acts as both chapstick & lipstick (i'm sold.)<br />
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3. urban decay eyeshadow in stray dog / my current go-to everyday eyeshadow, blends like butter, swipe it on the lid + under the lower lash line & you are g-to-g.<br />
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4. bath & body works foaming handsome soap in lemon mint leaf / makes my hands feel so clean + smells a-mazing.<br />
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5. lolita lempicka perfume / a perfume of mine i have rediscovered, a crisp floral scent with liqourice, violet, cherry, vanilla, etc.<br />
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6. eos pomegranate raspberry shave cream / feels so soft on my skin + smells absolutely delicious.<br />
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7. pink sugar hair perfume / another product i have rediscovered, leaves my hair smelling sweet as candy all day long. </div>
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it's been too long since my last blog post but i feel like i'm coming back with a good one…i hope you feel the same!<br />
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i've been seeing these cute mini easels around a lot lately; every things cuter mini…or better bite size (but that's a different story.)<br />
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i wasn't quite sure what i could do with a mini easel but when i saw them for $1.99 at herwick's i decided to go ahead and buy one. on my way back home it hit me: a mini desk calendar!<br />
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this diy is incredibly simple & inexpensive + it makes the perfect addition to any desktop. lets get started:<br />
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-1 mini easel (you can find these at herwick's, hobby lobby, etc. for a couple bucks)<br />
-sheets of paper (cardstock is best but i used regular printer paper because it was what i had around)<br />
-a paper cutter (scissors of course work too)<br />
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<b>1.</b> begin by creating your calendars using microsoft word. it's extremely easy to do & totally customizable. however, if you don't think of yourself as tech-savy you could try your luck at finding pre-maid templates online.<br />
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<b>here's a quick tutorial:</b><br />
open microsoft word & select "file" > "new from template…"<br />
select "calendars" under "my templates"<br />
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next, select the month from the drop-down menu for the calendar you would like to create.<br />
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now customize!<br />
to change fonts simply select whatever text you would like to change & choose a new font. i used "the skinny" for the month titles & "basic title font" for the days of the week & numbers of the month.<br />
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you may notice a grey bar with text in another language (i have no idea what this is) to delete it, select the text & hit "delete" > "delete entire row."<br />
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finally, change the color of the green banner by selecting it & changing the color under "shading" under the "tables" tab.<br />
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simply repeat the process until you have completed all the calendars for the remaining months of the year. or just make a few for now & a few later as i did (laziness-haha!)<br />
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<b>2. </b>now print your calenders. be sure to scale the page in the print settings to make the calendars mini. <span style="text-align: center;">to do this </span><span style="text-align: center;">select "file" > "print..." > "page setup..." & scale by 50%</span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><b>3.</b> once your </span>calendars are printed, cut them down using either a paper cutter or pair of scissors.<br />
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<b>4.</b> stack them on your mini easel & voila! a super simple mini desk calendar that only costs around $2 & adds a cute touch to your desktop!<br />
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"what's on my iphone" has become a rather popular youtube video where guru's share...well, what's on their iphone, and though i may end up filming the video as well, i felt it would be a lot easier to share my favorite apps, current backgrounds, & phone case in blogger style.<br />
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let's start off with my phone case…</div>
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i'm absolutely in <i>looove</i> with this floral phone case from charlotte russe, it was a hand-me-down from my friend when she upgraded to iphone 5 (one day, one day…)<br />
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i much prefer a rubber phone case like this one. for whatever reason, i feel like they're more protective + they're super easy to clean. every now & then...okay, i'll be honest, everyday (i'm a <strike>bit</strike> major clean freak) i clean it with soap & warm water.<br />
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extra cleaning tip: i've become <b>obsessed</b> with cleaning my iphone 4 with clorox disinfecting wipes nearly every night. just think about all the places you set your phone throughout the day, the greasy table at a restaurant or dare i say the toilet paper dispenser in a public bathroom (ahhh!)<br />
we're constantly touching our phones & then other parts of our body's (face, eyes, nose, mouth) or holding them directly to our faces during a phone call, keep those sucker's cleeeean!<br />
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& now for my current backgrounds…</div>
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i found <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/66568900716459279/" target="_blank">this</a> floral image on pinterest & immediately pinned it to my spring inspiration board. i felt it was the perfect spring update for my phone…saved that sucker to camera roll & set as home screen in seconds.<br />
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for my lock screen, i used one of my favorite apps, "monogram it," to jazz up the floral pic with my monogram, can someone say "scuuute?" (if you recognized that reference, you're awesome!)<br />
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& finally, <i>all</i> my apps…</div>
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when i first unlock my phone, this is what i see. for the most part, i kept the apps in their original order, it just made sense to me. my calendar, clock, notes, reminders, maps, & passbook are grouped into one section, "productivity," & my contacts, calculator, compass, & voice memos are grouped into "utilities."<br />
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on the next "page," (not sure what it is actually called haha) i have all of my other apps. most are grouped into categories & the categories are in alphabetical order. single apps that did not seem to fit into a category are left alone & organized into alphabetical order after the categorized apps. the only exception is the last row of apps, where i placed direct links to my blog & youtube channel so i could access them easily.<br />
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the categorized apps will all be addressed separately & their info will be listed there. here is the info for the single apps so you may learn more about them & download them if you would like:<br />
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app? citi mobile<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? checking my balance, transferring money from accounts, depositing checks.<br />
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app? couple - relationship app for two<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? a fun way to chat with my boyfriend + send pictures, emoji's, doodle together, make to-do lists, etc.<br />
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app? game center<br />
price? free (original iphone app)<br />
what do i use it for? i don't! haha<br />
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app? blackboard mobile learn<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? accessing my grades for my courses + course content like syllabi, documents, etc.<br />
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app? monogram it<br />
price? $0.99<br />
what do i use it for? making cute, customized iphone backgrounds like the one shown above.<br />
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app? coupons.com<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? finding coupons in my area.<br />
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app? groupon<br />
pirce? free<br />
what do i use it for? finding coupons in my area.<br />
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app? retail me not coupons<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? finding coupons in my area.<br />
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app? nike + ipod<br />
price? free (original iphone app)<br />
what do i use it for? i don't!<br />
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app? nike + running<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? tracking the speed & distance of my runs, + playing music while i run.<br />
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app? period tracker<br />
price? free for lite version or $1.99 for deluxe<br />
what do i use it for? tracking my period, haha!<br />
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app? fitbit<br />
price? free (use alongside fitbit flex)<br />
what do i use it for? checking my progress, aka, how many steps i've taken & calories i've burned, how well i slept, how much water i've drank, etc.<br />
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app? imdb<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? looking up movie titles, actors & actresses, etc.<br />
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app? pandora<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? listening to music when itunes just isn't cutting it or i'm feeling something different, haha! fav stations? big jet plane radio, mr. jones radio, tame impala radio, etc.<br />
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app? sound hound<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? figuring the name/artist of any song that's playing…trust me, this comes in handy!<br />
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apps? videos<br />
price? free (original iphone app)<br />
what do i use it for? i don't! (notice a pattern?)<br />
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app? bokeh cam fx<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? putting bokeh on my photos.<br />
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app? bokeh pic<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? putting even more bokeh on my photos, haha!<br />
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app? youtube capture<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? filming youtube videos. this films full screen & in hd, highly recommend!<br />
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app? flipagram<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? making fun photo collages set to music for instagram.<br />
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app? fotorus<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? creating photo collages, + i love their filters.<br />
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app? pic stitch<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? creating photo collages.<br />
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app? timer cam<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? taking photos of myself non-selfie style haha. in other words, if i ever need to take a full photo of my outfit & no one is around to help, i use this self photo timer.<br />
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app? vsco cam<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? editing my photos.<br />
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app? blogger<br />
price? free<br />
what do use it for? editing/reviewing blog posts & looking at my blog.<br />
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app? google +<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? checking comments on my youtube channel, blog, & google+ page.<br />
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app? instagram<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? editing & sharing photos for both my blog/youtube & personal instagram. & of course, looking at other's photos as well.<br />
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app? pinterest<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? beauty, fashion, home, & lifestyle inspiration. i <i>looove</i> creating boards & discovering new pins.<br />
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app? polyvore<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? creating amazingly simple photo collages, often for my blog.<br />
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app? twitter<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? tweeting! haha & reading other's tweets<br />
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app? vine<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? entertainment! haha, i love watching these before i go to bed.<br />
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app? youtube<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? checking up on my channel & uploaded videos, + watching other's youtube videos.<br />
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app? haute look<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? well for starters it feeds my shopping addiction, haha! each day their are new, discounted designer items to buy for women, men, kids, home, & beauty.<br />
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app? hobby lobby<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? getting coupons to use whenever i am in the store, they <b>always</b> have a 40% off any regular-priced item coupon.<br />
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app? michael's<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? getting coupons whenever i am in the store!<br />
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app? pink nation<br />
price? free<br />
what do i use it for? mainly to check to see if there are any available coupons when i am in the store, usually there are not…<br />
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app? clip stitch</div>
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what do i use it for? collaging photos & videos together.</div>
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app? splimage</div>
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what do i use it for? collaging videos together.</div>
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app? video collage</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-13145684868811183962014-03-06T21:02:00.003-06:002014-03-06T21:04:05.938-06:00SPRINGSPIRATION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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i can't believe spring is almost here. i just finished up midterms & tomorrow marks my first official day of spring break. the weather here in texas has been crazy, last week was sunny & warm & i found myself in shorts & skirts but this week was cold & gloomy. i can't wait for spring to roll around & the weather to start warming up for good.<br />
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i've been gaining a ton of spring inspiration on pinterest lately & thought i'd share some of my favorite photos i've discovered & thought's on this year's spring trends. for more springspiration follow my "spring" board on pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/graceannhunter/spring/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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1. tulips tulips tulips…<br />
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tulips are my absolute <i>favorite </i>flower at the moment & i say this because i am also impartial to gerber daisies. nothing says spring quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers & i'll certainly be adding a brightly colored tulip or two to my bedroom; i love the way the arrangement of white tulips livens up the room in the photo above.<br />
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photo creds: <a href="http://this-is-a-fashion-blog.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">1</a> & <a href="http://parisnightsandnewyorklights.tumblr.com/post/59473007955" target="_blank">2</a><br />
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2. skater skirts…<br />
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my hunt for springspiration turned up a multitude of vibrant skater skirts & i have a feeling these will be a major trend for spring 2014. shorter skirts in fun, bright colors seem to be the most popular, & as far as i'm concerned, the poofier, the better. dress one down for lunch with friends or dress one up for the perfect girly date look or easter sunday ensemble.<br />
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photo creds: <a href="http://www.elle.com/fashion/street-chic/street-style-photos-paris-fashion-week-fall-2014" target="_blank">3</a> & <a href="http://www.stylary.net/" target="_blank">4</a><br />
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3. pastels…<br />
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a spring staple. i am in <i>love</i> with essie nail polishes & these pastel shades are really catching my eye. one of my all time favorites? essie's "bikini so teeny." but pastels for spring definitely don't stop at your finger tips, those pastel earrings are the perfect touch to a spring outfit or pairing to a little white dress & i cannot wait to add some pretty pastel throw pillows to my white bed.<br />
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photo creds: <a href="http://www.emmastine.com/index.php" target="_blank">5</a> & <a href="http://www.sokeen.fr/2012/09/shoot-deco-2/" target="_blank">6</a><br />
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4. florals…<br />
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it comes as no surprise that florals will be a trend for spring 2014. floral printed tops, pants, skirts, etc. add an instant touch of spring to any outfit while fresh flowers liven up any room. & don't forget to give your phone a little spring update, i'm currently sporting <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/66568900716459279/" target="_blank">this</a> floral background & <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/372250725421514115/" target="_blank">this</a> coordinating phone case in white.<br />
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photo creds: <a href="http://prettystuff.tumblr.com/post/77068258762/crushculdesac-so-much-love-for-this-blouse#_a5y_p=1299134" target="_blank">7</a><br />
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*if you are the owner of any of the photos used above do not hesitate to contact me. i would love to provide the proper link to content if necessary & give credit where credit is due; i did so to the best of my availability.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-35631638083623377022014-03-03T15:14:00.002-06:002014-03-03T15:15:49.222-06:00SPRING & SUMMER BRIGHTS | 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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before we get into spring 2014 beginning this wednesday, let's take a look back at last year's spring trends & must-have products.<br />
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spring & summer 2013 was all about the bright colors. hair chalking became a major trend & pink, purple, and blue hair is even more popular today. bright colored nail polish is another trend from last year that is likely to stick around for a while. essie's "playdate," "avenue maintain," & "madison ave-hue" were a few of my favorite polishes from last year. bright shadows were also seen a lot like this pink nars duo in "bouthan."<br />
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and for last year's must-have spring products? this limited edition marc jacobs daisy sunshine perfume and lily pulitzer + estee lauder gift set were a couple of my favs.<br />
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let me know what spring 2013 trends you're hoping to see again this year in a comment below, & check back on wednesday for more spring inspiration.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-43705033361212308242014-03-01T12:40:00.000-06:002014-03-01T12:40:09.824-06:00FEBRUARY IN PHOTOS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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here's a look at my month of february in photos.<br />
from left to right…<br />
1. i filmed a valentine's day makeup tutorial.<br />
2. i wore this outfit featuring my zara skirt & new forever21 booties.<br />
3. i bought a cupcake from hey cupcake! in atx.<br />
4. henry made his way back onto my bed.<br />
5. i snapped this pic during my visit to hey cupcake!<br />
6. & i snapped this photo from my v-day makeup tutorial.<br />
7. we enjoyed one of the warmer days of the month.<br />
8. we discovered taco shack in atx & boy was it delicious, mmm mmm.<br />
9. my bedroom got a little v-day makeover.<br />
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& that's it, a quick look at the past month according to my iphone, what was your favorite thing you did/accomplished this month?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-11947909061140583372014-02-27T17:55:00.002-06:002014-02-27T18:02:30.314-06:00FITNESS ROUTINE + FAV FITNESS PRODUCTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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lets start off with the fun stuff, my favorite fitness products.</div>
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1. fitbit flex in slate (find it <a href="http://www.fitbit.com/flex" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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2. lululemon run speed short *block-it pocket</div>
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3. asics gel-nimbus 15</div>
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4. nike free run 5.0+ (find them <a href="http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/free-5-running-shoe/pid-829078/pgid-670502" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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5. c9 neoprene hand weight | 8 lbs</div>
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6. c9 neoprene hand weight | 5 lbs</div>
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7. yurbuds focus headphones</div>
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and now for my fitness routine...</div>
my fitness routine is fairly simple, but i feel these are the best to share. my routine is extremely straight forward & fairly easy to stick to & i honestly feel anyone can do it. here goes nothing:<br />
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i try to run as often as i can, aiming for everyday. now this may already sound like a lot to you, but it is extremely doable. remember, it only takes 21 days to form a habit, & honestly i feel it's even less when it comes to running; after running for just three days in a row i find it easy to get through the week. just three days, try it out. also, keep in mind that i do not limit myself to a set distance or time & if you're trying to get into the habit of running daily you shouldn't either. if i have the time & desire i'll go out & run three miles, if i don't, i'll run for ten minutes. it doesn't matter how fast you run, it doesn't matter how long you run, & it doesn't matter how far you run, just <i>run</i>. </div>
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everyone loves a good shower, me especially & when i decided to buy two 5 lbs dumbbells at target, i told myself i would put them to use before every shower, morning & night. since then i have worked up to 8 lbs dumbbells & honestly, i'm pretty proud of myself (celebrate the little things!) i leave them visible in my room & whenever i happen to glance their way, i encourage myself to use them.</div>
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15-20 bicep curls (see the move <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/biceps-curl-1" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">15-20 shoulder presses (see the move <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/shoulder-press" target="_blank">here</a>)</span></div>
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15-20 tricep extensions (see the move <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/triceps-extension" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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15-20 reverse flys (see the move <a href="http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/reverse-fly-0" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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finally, i work to tone my abs, & get ready to laugh because i have been doing so using the dorkiest video you will ever watch. but let me tell you, it works! watch the video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWxM995gDDA" target="_blank">here</a>! honestly, i get lazy when it comes to abs, but at one point i was extremely dedicated & did the exercises in this video everyday. now, it has become something i do on occasion along with various other exercises like wall shits, lunges, squats, etc. </div>
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for today's post i thought i'd share five of my current favorite lip products. a few of these have been mentioned in previous blog posts, so i hope i'm not being too repetitive, but i can't help it they're my favorites!<br />
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here they are at random, my top five favorite lip products:<br />
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1. revlon super lustrous lipstick | 616 wink for pink<br />
price: $6.99 (at ulta)<br />
this is literally the first lipstick i <i>ever</i> bought…crazy! & i still love it today, this particular shade is the perfect natural/nudey pink & it always makes me feel pretty.<br />
check it out <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod2940211#" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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2. rimmel lasting finish lipstick | 006 pink blush<br />
price: 5.49 (at ulta)<br />
let's just take a moment to appreciate the fact that a man complimented me on this lip shade when i was wearing it the other day…that's big! the perfect girly pink shade that apparently draws in the men ;)<br />
check it out <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod970024" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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3. revlon colorburst matte balm | 220 showy<br />
price: $8.99 (at ulta)<br />
i wore this on valentine's day & absolutely loved it. this matte balm has great staying power & the color is so bright, fun, & feminine.<br />
check it out <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod6010256" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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4. c.o. bigelow lemon lip balm<br />
price: $7.50 (at bath & body works)<br />
i work at bath & body works, & i'd been eyeing this lip balm for a while (i <i>love </i>lemon) i'm so glad i finally bought it because it is now my all time favorite/holy grail lip balm…it tastes amazing, smells amazing, glides on smoothly, & moisturizes all day long.<br />
check it out <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4132479" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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5. lancome color design sensational lip color | pale lip<br />
price: $22.50 (at ulta)<br />
this is one of those makeup products my mom gifted me (she worked at neiman marcus & saks a few years ago) i just recently started using it & let me tell you, i love it! if you're just starting to get into nudes like i am, this is the perfect transition color, a natural nude that is simply pretty, not too in-your-face or over-the-top.<br />
check it out <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3650132#" target="_blank">here</a>!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-71223297675915450412014-02-20T21:08:00.001-06:002014-02-27T13:45:19.625-06:00BAKING | FAVORITE RECIPES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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if you've seen my personal instagram (<a href="http://www.instagram.com/grace_hunter" target="_blank">grace_hunter</a>) you've probably noticed i bake..alot. i wish i could say i come up with recipes on my own, but most of the time (okay all the time) i find my recipes online. today, i decided to share a few of my favorite tried & true online recipes.<br />
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<b>go-to chocolate cake</b><br />
i stumbled across this recipe one day when i set out to bake a chocolate cake & since then i've made it nearly half a dozen times (since we're speaking baker.) i have yet to be disappointed with this recipe & i can tell you it is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.<br />
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find the recipe <a href="http://addapinch.com/cooking/2013/01/25/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/#axzz2tv4KwDIc" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<b>best brownies</b><br />
i could put a cupcake in my boyfriend's lap & he wouldn't touch it, but if i bake brownies he'll eat the whole pan. because of my boyfriends love for brownies, i set out to find the best brownie recipe & i think i've found it. these delicious, fudgey brownies are fairly simple to make & come out perfectly every time.<br />
*hint: better go ahead & double the recipe ;)<br />
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find the recipe <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/best-brownies/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<b>yummy sugar cookie bars</b><br />
this was one of those recipes i found on pinterest & just <i>had</i> to make, & i'm glad i did because let me tell you, they are amazing. i love the taste of sugar cookies but hate the chore of rolling out the dough, cutting out the shapes, etc. these sugar cookie bars are so simple because once the dough is made, all you have to do it press it onto a cookie sheet & pop it in the oven. plus, that frosting…mmmm<br />
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find the recipe <a href="http://foodfolksandfun.net/2013/03/darn-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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looking for more recipes? check out my "bake it" board on pinterest <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/graceannhunter/bake-it/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-22654687364056963402014-02-17T16:57:00.000-06:002014-02-22T21:24:30.963-06:00TOP FIVE | BODY MISTSi don't know why i keep failing at posting every other day, it shouldn't be too hard, right?! wrong. i traveled to austin again this weekend for valentine's day & i just couldn't bring myself to write a blog post, so here i am two days too late…again ugggh. (i'll have to try this again next month, maybe i'll be better at it then…)<br />
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i wanted to introduce another feature to my blog: top five. as i mentioned in an earlier post, often when i sit down to blog i can think of a couple of random items worth blogging about & so i created <a href="http://graceannhunter.blogspot.com/search/label/LOVING%20LATELY" target="_blank">loving lately</a>; but i also noticed i often have a group of similar items i've been loving (lip products, eyeshadow shades, etc.) & so grew "top five" a type of blog post where i share five of my current favorite…well whatever!<br />
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for today's top five i thought i'd share with you five of my all-time favorite body mists. i've been doing quite a bit of light traveling lately + the weather has been warming up & i've found myself avoiding perfumes & reaching more & more for body/fragrance mists. i love how light & fresh they make me feel + they're great for traveling (no glass bottles!) the majority of these are old favorites, scents i've loved for years & a couple have been mentioned on my blog previously. i realize they are <i>all</i> from victoria's secret, but this was by no means intentional (i just looove their scents!)<br />
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here they are at random (how could i pick a favorite?!) my top five favorite body mists:<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/sale/beauty/pear-glac-fragrance-mist-vs-fantasies?ProductID=154914&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">victoria's secret pear glace fragrance mist</a><br />
notes: sugared pear & casaba melon<br />
retails for $12.00 for 8.4 fl oz.<br />
<i>refreshing formula is infused with conditioning all vera & calming chamomile. spray on for a touch of scent. </i><br />
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2. victoria's secret sunset bloom<br />
notes: brazilian orchid & acai<br />
retails for $12.00 for 8.4 fl oz.<br />
<i>refreshing formula is infused with conditioning all vera & calming chamomile. spray on for a touch of scent. </i><br />
*this scent came out around valentine's day last year & may no longer be available, look for it during the semi annual sale!<br />
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3. victoria's secret pink pretty & pure<br />
*this scent is no longer available on the victoria's secret website but i was able to find it on amazon. & unfortunately, my eau de toilette version of the scent does not list any information. be on the look out for this scent during the semi annual sale!<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/shop-beauty/sweet-flirty-body-mist-pink?ProductID=170123&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">victoria's secret pink sweet & flirty body mist</a><br />
notes: sugar berry & pink grapefruit<br />
retails for $18 for 8.4 fl oz / $8 for travel size (2.5 fl oz.)<br />
<i>refreshing body mist shows skin some love with conditioning aloe & a subtle hint of scent.</i><br />
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5. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/fragrance/body-mist-victorias-secret-bombshell?ProductID=6061&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">victoria's secret bombshell body mist </a><br />
notes: purple passion fruit, shangri-la yellow peony & vanilla orchid<br />
retails for $25 for 8.4 fl oz. / $10 for travel size (2.5 fl oz.)<br />
<i>sexy today. sexy tomorrow. sexy forever. a glamorous blend of purple passion fruit, shangri-la yellow peony & vanilla orchid.</i><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-51784288036794070562014-02-13T21:22:00.003-06:002014-02-27T14:03:15.132-06:00VALENTINE'S DAY MAKEUP + OUTFIT IDEASi decided to cheat on today's blog post by simply posting about the two valentine's day themed youtube videos i've been working on over the past couple of days, it was exhausting, so i think i deserve just a little cheat. and hopefully, if you're a blog reader who hasn't seen a video of mine today will be the day. without further ado, here's a little bit of valentine's day makeup + outfit inspiration…happy valentine's day loves!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-78244618231043373632014-02-11T23:02:00.002-06:002014-02-22T21:25:25.045-06:00DIY VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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valentine's day has always been my favorite holiday. as a bona fide girly girl, there isn't much greater than walking into a store filled with pink, red, & heart-shaped everything. i can't quite put my head around the fact that valentine's day gets so much hate; (perhaps because it makes some feel lonely by reminding them of their "singleness") but to me, valentine's day is about so much more than a relationship status. it's about showing love to those around you, whoever they may be...</div>
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one of the simplest ways to show you care is by giving a hand-made gift, so i thought i'd share one of my all-time favorite valentine's day gift ideas, the "52 things i love about you" deck of cards. this idea has been circling the pinterest realm for quite a while now & by no means do i take credit for having thought of it. i did however, create my own over the past few nights & thought i'd share exactly how i did it & what i used.</div>
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-a deck of bicycle standard playing cards (i found mine at target)</div>
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1. to begin, i used my paper cuter to cut my index cards in half until i ended up with 52 halves (+ 1 more for the cover)</div>
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"the way you cuddle"</div>
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"when you play guitar"</div>
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"the notes you leave on my phone" </div>
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"when you talk in your sleep"</div>
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"the way you sing in the car" </div>
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3. when all 52 pages were finished, i applied modpodge to the back of a playing card, (i used the white side because i wanted the red to be showing but use whichever you'd like) stuck on one of my 52 reasons, & then applied a layer of modpodge on top to completely seal the piece of paper to the card.</div>
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4. once i had finished applying all 52 pieces of paper to the card & allowed them time to dry, i punched a hole in the top left corner of the cards.</div>
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5. finally, i looped them onto a binder ring & tied on a bow for a cuteness! </div>
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& ta-daa! this diy is incredibly simple & inexpensive to make though it does take a little bit of time & thought. but at the end of the day nothing beats a thoughtful, hand-made gift!</div>
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if you're short on time or don't consider yourself the crafty type, i think it would be equally as cute to put the decorated cards back into the box they came in. your loved one will be extra surprised when they open the box to find not just playing cards, but 52 reasons why they are loved! (+ bonus points for a little more manliness) </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-40107203805546836922014-02-09T20:28:00.000-06:002014-02-09T20:46:04.135-06:00LOVING LATELY | FEBRUARY often, when i sit down to write a blog post i can think of one or two random share-worthy things i've been loving, but despite all their greatness, i can't bring myself to blurt out an entire blog post over one lipstick or beauty product. so, i decided to gather all the little things i've been loving & put them into one blog post: loving lately. in the future, look for all my loving latelies in the features column of my blog.<br />
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1. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/pink/the-date-bra-panty/the-date-lightly-lined-bra-pink?ProductID=175818&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">the date lightly lined bra</a> from victoria's secret / flirty, girly, & comfortable </div>
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3. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/xhilaration-juniors-2-pack-valentine-s-day-crew-socks-assorted-colors-patterns/-/A-14923626" target="_blank">xhilaration two pack v-day crew socks</a> from target / dorky 'n cute (my favorite combo) </div>
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4. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/sale/beauty/pear-glac-fragrance-mist-vs-fantasies?ProductID=154914&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">victoria's secret pear glace</a> fragrance mist / an old favorite, smells amazing</div>
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this weekend i hopped on a bus to austin to visit my boyfriend. it had been a while since we'd seen each other (a month almost) & i loved walking around the city with him. being away from someone for a while really does make you appreciate the time you have with them, or at least it does for me. we walked up & down guadalupe street more times than i can remember, took a bus to soco, & just plain sat in bed & watched netflix (we all do it.) i took quite a few photos throughout the trip & wanted to share them, i love flipping through the photos on my phone remembering all the things we did & places we went. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i felt like the biggest tourist taking this picture but i love the way austin looks (don't look now but there's an extremely loud & annoying group about to get in the way of my shot.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">woke up one morning with a massive craving for donuts, little did we know ken's fryer was broken, boo you ken.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i loooved this store, but not so much their prices. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i've always wanted to try a cupcake from hey cupcake! & i hate to say it, but i was slightly disappointed in my red velvet. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i loved the pink picnic tables though. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sometimes, just sitting with you makes me happy. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">possibly my favorite thing i ate/drank during my trip, raspberry lemonade from wildwood bakehouse.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">their gluten free cupcakes however we're extremely disappointing (looks can be deceiving.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">i loved falling asleep to this view. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">donuts, finally! stopped at shipley's back home. </td></tr>
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all photos were taken by me with my iphone 4s, edited using the app "fotorus," & enhanced on my macbook pro. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-12423583428226090182014-02-07T16:32:00.002-06:002014-02-22T21:26:09.874-06:00TRAVEL MAKEUP + BEAUTY PRODUCTS<span id="goog_803319934"></span><span id="goog_803319935"></span><br />
i don't want to look anything less than my best while visiting friends & family, so when packing my entire collection of makeup & beauty products just isn't an option i turn to my go-to travel makeup & beauty products to get me through the trip.<br />
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in my makeup bag...<br />
1. covergirl outlast stay fabulous 3-in-1 foundation (+ cosmetic sponges for applying)<br />
2. covergirl cgsmoothers bb cream<br />
3. urban decay naked basics palette (+ ecotools angled liner brush for applying "faint" to brows)<br />
4. maybelline eye studio gel liner (+ sonia kashuk angled liner brush for applying)<br />
5. maybelline great lash big mascara<br />
6. bobbi brown blush in sandstone (+ estee lauder small blush brush)<br />
7. co bigelow lemon lip balm<br />
8. rimmel lasting finish lipstick (pink blush 006)<br />
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in my beauty bag…<br />
1. clinique dramatically different moisturizing lotion<br />
2. secret clinical strength deodorant<br />
3. bath & body works travel size body lotion ("sun")<br />
4. victoria's secret mini bombshell body mist<br />
5. shea moisture reconstructive finishing elixir<br />
6. conair wide tooth comb<br />
7. mini spray bottle of baby oil (for removing makeup)<br />
8. & finally, my toothbrush!<br />
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& that's it, a list of everything i take with me (from makeup to beauty products) when going on a trip. you may have noticed i left out shampoo + conditioner, body wash, & toothpaste because more often than not i am visiting family or friends that have these items already, but if not i bring mini versions of whatever products i'm currently using or just fill up a few travel sized bottles & i'm good to go!<br />
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technically this post should have been up by wednesday night (i promised to blog every other day this month) but i had a disagreement with the wi-fi that didn't get resolved until now, so here it is now two days too late.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">for today's blog post i decided to sit down and compile a list of my all-time favorite hair care products. some of these i use currently & others are old favorites, whichever it may be these are the hair products i have used for quite some time & will continue to go back to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />1. <b>herbal essences smooth collection</b>- (aka the pink one) i almost feel like i used this when i was younger but i could be making that up in my head, for whatever reason, the rose scent is nostalgic for me & i absolutely love how it lasts all day long.<br />2. <b>argan oil</b>- i pictured josie maran argan oil but really i am a dirty liar because i have never actually used this brand. i do however, know it has received tons of praise in the beauty community & if i'm honest it fit into the picture quite nicely. i've used a couple of different less expensive brands i found at tj max; i'm always on the lookout for them there because 100% argan oil is very expensive. it leaves your hair shiny, soft, & smooth, & improves the health of your hair from the inside.<br />3. <b>shea moisture reconstructive elixir</b>- i recently picked up quite a few shea moisture products during a sale at target & i've been loving every one of them. this elixir is meant to repair & strengthen hairs + it smells amazing & keeps hair moisturized & shiny. not to mention it's 100% organic & uses raw shea butter.<br />4. <b>shea moisture restorative conditioner</b>- this conditioner is meant to moisturize & repair lifeless & damaged hair & i love that it is all natural, utilizing the properties of sea kelp, argan oil, & raw shea butter. not to mention it is free of sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, synthetic color, etc.<br />5. <b>it's a 10 miracle leave-in</b>- chances are, if read beauty blogs or watch beauty gurus on youtube, you've heard about this product. it does ten different things at once: repairs damaged hair, adds shine, detangles, protects from heat, seals & protects color, prevents split ends, stops hair breakage, creates silkiness, enhances natural body, & acts as a flat iron spray. personally, i love the way it smells + it smooths, de-tangles, & de-frizzes my curly hair.<br />6. <b>chi silk infusion</b>- this product is a favorite in my family, my sisters & i have all used it for years. it works amazing when used with heat while flat-ironing or blow drying your hair + adds shine, smooths, & de-frizzes. my hair goes mad when i blow-dry it, it becomes extremely poofy & fluffy but a couple drops of this works miracles, smoothing and de-frizzing my hair instantly.<br />7. <b>garnier fructis anti-frizz serum</b>- this is another family favorite that is constantly fought over. it smooths & adds amazing shine to your hair + leaves the most delicious fruity scent behind.<br />8. <b>shea moisture curl & style conditioning milk</b>- this is another shea moisture product i picked up at target during a sale & again it is organic & free of sulfates, parabens, etc. i apply this to my damp hair before combing through it; it detangles & conditions my hair + gives my curls bounce.<br />9. <b>loreal total repair 5 damage-erasing balm</b>- this my current favorite hair mask, i apply it in the shower after shampooing & let it soak into my hair for the length of my shower. it rids my hair completely of tangles, smooths, softens, & conditions.<br />10. <b>wide tooth comb</b>- the comb pictured here is from the body shop, but any will do. if you're used to using a brush straight out of the shower, cut that habit quick! wide tooth combs are gentle on your hair & prevent it from breaking, which is extremely important especially when your hair is damp & prone to breakage.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02922929458873424274noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319504498409172879.post-42194377686953555562014-02-01T18:33:00.001-06:002014-02-22T21:26:30.973-06:00JANUARY IN PHOTOS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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here's a look at my month of january in b&w photos.<br />
from left to right…<br />
1. i reorganized my makeup collection with a little help from the container store.<br />
2. my boyfriend bought me the cutest v-day mug.<br />
3. i took a selfie.<br />
4. i decorated my room for valentine's day a month early (it's my favorite.)<br />
5. the weather was finally nice enough to break out the jean shorts.<br />
6. i added a couple of books & things to my favorite little shelf.<br />
7. i took another selfie…oops.<br />
8. i bought this jewelry holder from anthropologie (and tested it out in the store.)<br />
9. i picked up a couple of festival-themed goodies from american eagle.<br />
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& that's it, a quick look at the past month according to my iphone, what did you do this month of january?<br />
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