My Gurus!

So, this is a post I have been looking forward to doing ever since I created my blog! I absolutely love the YouTube beauty community, and I have a few gurus who I love! If it weren't for the trouble that it would bring at school, I would make my own videos. But, since I am in high school, it may not be the best idea. Anyway, these are my favorites! I hope you all enjoy and subscribe to these wonderful girls!

~MeganHeartsMakeup
She is hands down, my all time favorite guru! She is super poised and sweet. She can be a little goofy occasinoally, but if you are looking for comedy relief, go check out KassemG, ShayCarl, or nditanlady (i think thats her name.. shes super popular so it will come up. she is the funniest woman on earth!) Megan is great at hair and makeup, and doesn't do the annoying reviews all the other girls do. She is consistently honest and puts up videos often. Not to mention, she is super pretty! One downside... her and Justin make me jealous! :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/meganheartsmakeup?blend=1&ob=4

~BeautyxxGoddess
I have been watching Mimi since she only had about 100 subbies, and now she is close to 50,000! I just really enjoy her videos and she is great at makeup :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/beautyxxgoddess?blend=1&ob=4

~SarahBelle93x
Now this girl is funny! I think she's super pretty, and super real. I have been subbed to her forever as well, and I am always happy with her videos :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/sarahbelle93x?blend=1&ob=4

~Glassslipperbeauty
Allie's super sweet and of course, pretty. However, she hasn't been very good about videos because about a month ago, she almost deleted her channel because of all the hate she was getting. I'm super glad she didn't because she's another oldie but goody :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/Glassslipperbeauty?blend=2&ob=1

~SmokeyPinkLeopard
Another guru that I really trust! Alexa is very pretty in a unique way, and always has fun videos!
http://www.youtube.com/user/smokeypinkleopard?blend=2&ob=1

She also has a vlog channel... which is super funny! check it out! it's alexalosey

~Thatssociciyo
She's very unique, and has the best personality out of all these girls! She also is on a budget, and doesn't make you feel poor and worthless! She's absolutely hilarious and one of those mood-lifters :) She also has a weightloss channel and a vlog channel! They are linked on her page I'm sure, but if not she always mentions them in her videos!
http://www.youtube.com/user/thatssociciyo?blend=2&ob=1

~xeverygirlx
Now, Laura isn't my favorite, I actually find her a little boring and monotone sometimes, but she is a very nice girl and absolutely fantastic at makeup! She applies it perfectly, go search and look at her holiday tutorials especially, and they are beautiful looks! :)
http://www.youtube.com/user/xeverygirlx?blend=1&ob=4

~CheckInTheMirror
I actually just found her today! She is not my usual I may say. She focuses on health and inner beauty mostly. If you were to only subscribe to one of these girls, I would say this one! She's super poised and beautiful, and her tips and great and useful in real life. Even if you don't love her at first, subscribe to her, becuase she is truly amazing and her tips are worthwhile and important!
http://www.youtube.com/user/CheckInTheMirror

Well, those are my favorites. Of course there is Blair and Elle, but I prefer these girls because they are much more down to earth and less well known. I also like that all of these girls (except for the last one checkinthemirror) are in high school.

Please go and check them out, I really love them!
xoxo

My therapy

So super duper quick! Here's a song that I am currently OBESSED with. And I hope that you love it, because my friends here don't. Whatever, if they come over to my house, they are forced to listen to it 27/4. It's so beautiful and it relaxes me :) When your stressed, take the 3 minutes and 48 seconds to lie on your bed and close your eyes and sing along with it in your head... trust me, it helps so much!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LCBkkSdjEo

Productive Procrastination

I am currently procrastinating. I have hours of homework and studying ahead of me, but hey, that's what Sunday nights are for, right? Wrong. So I decided that instead of sitting on my bed surfing the internet and sending the occasional text messages, I should be productive in my procrastination... so let's write a blog! Warning ~ this will be very random! :)

~ First off, can I say... I love youuuu (you know who you are, one of my very special followers. Because it's not like I have one or anything. Psh) You are my best friend and I wish I could spend everyday with you. You get me and understand me better than anybody else, and I am the most comfortable and honest with you. I love you so much!! <3
Okay... enough of the eewey gooey stuff.

~I've been super in to food. yummmy! of course. ahaha. but healthy snacks! So, heres some of my fav snacks to munch on when I'm bored. ahaha
Hummus~ OMGHHKP this stuff is amazing. I pretty much adore all hummus, but this specific one is TO DIE FOR. Plus, all the little goodies on top just make it that much better! I love to dip carrots, bell peppers, pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers, snap peas and so on in my little tub of heaven!

I also have been loving my Trader Joes edamame beans!! they are super healthy and make me feel sophisticated and rich when I eat them. I don't know why... ahah

 

And for breakfast and pretty much when I'm feeling too lazy to make real food, my Special K Red
Berries cereal. And occasionally, I sprinkle a couple chocolate chips on top of it! :)

~Okay.... so last thing is... I'm 1 week into the new semester and I'm already stressed. Like, oh my god I'm screwed stressed. I'm not really sure why. Oh wait, I do. Because I'm a junior in high school and colleges have way too high of expectations!! But, the good news is I finished with a 4.0 with my ridiculous classes and teachers who could care less about my success in their classes. Gotta love public school!

xoxo

Second Semester: A Second Chance

So, though this is going to be similar to my New Year Resolutions, I am going to write about what I want to do second semester. In a way, it's kind of like a second chance ~ if you mess up for the first half of the year, you can show your tru intellegence the second half, and hopefully the college board admissions will take pity on you, assuming that your mom died first semester. So, though my mom did not die.... I kind of slacked :( Mostly at the first couple weeks of school. So... I am determined to finish 2nd semester with all As and one B in IB bio. Which, btw, that class is DEATH. Never take it. So ~ heres a list of things I am going to do to achieve my academic excellence :)

~Stop procrastinating (When I get home, hit the books, not facebook, youtube....)
~Always study for tests and quizzes... it's amazing what just 20 minutes can do
~Complete my homework... no more copying!!
~Ask more questions in class
~Pay attention in class (Don't talk or doze of in my own world.. which I tend to do VERY often)
~Write in my planner every day for all homework, tests....
~Stay organized (Clean out my binder every 3 weeks)
~Stop eating my lunch in class as a way to entertain myself (oops hehe)
~Have my mom always proof read my essays
~Listen to relaxing music during homework and studying (Ron Pope *A drop in the ocean* is AHmazing btw. Joshua Radin. Classical.....)
~Don't text so much on school nights

I am going to work hard so I will get better grades!
Yipee!

Wish list

So, I am an endless shopper, with a little wallet. I am a teenager, slowly learning how expensive life is. So, heres the stuff I've been dreaming of buying. Not too sure which I will get, but I will try to get them all! Now, just where can I find all this money.....

Why does prostitution have to be illegal? Just saying.

I'm completely kidding. BTW.

Now it's time for shopping!!!

Perfumes (can you say fettish?)

Viva La Juicy... it's slightly musky, a little coconuty, and super delicious!
Plus, the packaging is adorable!

 DKNY Be delicious (green apple)

 DKNY Be delicious (fresh blossom)

Hopefully, I can find a double pack of these at Macys!

Makeup:

Elf eye shadow primer ($1?!) I'll pick up like 5 :)

 Mac Naked Lunch eyeshadow (I'm getting this for sure :) hehe) btw.. it's much lighter and more shimmery in person!

Mac Satin Taupe eyeshadow... this ones for sure too :)

Katy Perry's OPI line!! Which ones should I get?

Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation
Blair and Elle both swear by this stuff, and so do a couple of other gurus!
It's over $40, but if it makes my skin flawless it's worth it! :)

My late Resolutions

I am a procrastinator. So of course, I even procrastinated my New Year Resolutions, one of which is to not procrastinate. Good work Me!! So, even though it's already January 16th, here are my New Year Resolutions!

 Isn't this picture beautiful?

~Save money... put half of my earnings in the bank (for Spain and a car)
~Take more "me" time to relax and do facials
~Try not to stress too much (this is going to be really hard, but necessary)
~ STOP procrastinating!
~Do my weekly chores
~Do my math homework every day
~Study well for each of my bio quizzes
~Here's a big one..... earn As in all of my classes, and a b in bio
~Don't talk bad about people... keep the gossip nice ;)
~Take my vitamins
~Take off my makeup and wash my face every night
~Listen to music constantly (I think it is healthy because it relaxes me and puts me in a good mood)
~Read more & more challenging books.
~Fight with my brother and parents less
~Appreciate what I have
~Live in the moment
~Be happy (this one has been a little of a challenge lately.. just a lot going on!)
~Try to put a smile on someone's face when I talk to them
~Make people's days better (don't you just love the people who do this?!)
~Spend more time with my family
~Eat healthy and exercise more (hello grueling swim practices)
~Give more complements
~Don't judge people

We'll see how these go, I am determined to make them all happen :)
Here's to 2011!
xoxo

My name

So I realized I never addressed the most basic aspect of my blog! The name. I chose "My Pretty Little Life" as the name, basing it off of one of my favorite TV and book series, Pretty Little Liars. I have to admit, this series is my guilty pleasure. I have read all of the books, which were ah-mazing by the way. If you haven't read them, go out and get the first one, because they are spectacular and 4759473 times better than the TV series. It is based off of the lives of high school girls, who from looking from the outside, look like they have the perfect lives. But, when you really learn more about them, you find out the scandals and issues in their life.

I suppose my life is a little like this, although my issues are not nearly as severe. I live in a beautiful town, with annoyingly beautiful people, where people walk around as if they have the perfect lives. We all know that nobody has the perfect life. But someone could look at my life and assume I don't have any sort of issues, and I can easily breeze through my days without any obstacles. This is not true, and though I don't have extremely severe issues, I have had my fair share of hardships. This is a place where I can talk about shallow things such as makeup and clothes, but I also can post about issues and problems that are going on in my life. I'm not saying my life is horrible or that I'm being stalked by my best friend's killer, but I have had more going on than most people would expect. My head is a busy place, always spinning and stressing about something new. So, here, you can get the inside scoop, and not just what you would assume.
~A

Super exciting news!! Sephora package came in today :) LOVE the Naked palette! It's absolutely gorgeous! Every one of the colors are amazinggggg! I cannot even describe how pleased I am with my purchase. :) The nail polish is gorgeous as well! The Michael Kors perfume is very very floral, a perfect light spring scent! :) Super excited about my purchases!
Now back to biology....

Worst week ever

Wondering why I've been MIA all week? It's called finals week. Welcome to high school.

Addicting Game: http://ht.ly/3AVkN

Stupid teachers

I have to make this post quick, seeing as it is finals week. But I seriously can't stand the teachers at my school. I have the worst luck with them. My spanish teacher is impossible, he always promises extra credit, and then refuses to give it! A couple weeks ago, I retook a test. For the third time, today I went up to him to ask what I got and he told me that I need to take it again, becuase he lost it. UGH.

Promising Perfection

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOtXce0-qzw&feature=player_embedded#!

This is a video that some boys at my school made. They did not photoshop any of this.
OMGHHKP

My shopping is never ending...

So, as I continue to procrastinate my overwhelming amount of work I have ahead of me for the night, I begin thinking about new things to put on my shopping list. Seeing as Christmas has just passed, my old one is completely destroyed by my very generous family members, as well as my poor spending habits. I am currently painting my nails a China Glaze color, For Audrey. It is a must-have for any nail junkie, and probably one of my top 5 nail polishes of all time. It is a robins egg blue, the exact color of the Tiffany & co box. So as I paint my nails, what do I decide I want? A necklace from Tiffany, of course! My friend Misty's boyfriend gave her a Tiffany necklace for Christmas, and I cannot lie, I was super jealous. I want a boyfriend to buy me jewlery!
Dear Boys: I will give away my body for a necklace from Tiffany & co.
Just kidding. But, I do see myself forking out $100 in the near future, and purchasing a little silver necklace from there. Just a simple one I can wear everyday!

Also, many of the boys at my school have started wearing Sperrys. My favorite guru, beautyxxgoddess wears the womens version of them, and just purchased the white Sperrys. I think I like them!

 What do you think? Be honest! Do you think I should get them?

Naked. ;)

I can already tell blogging will be my new latest obsession. Be prepared to be bombarded with shallow and superficial posts from me, all about the makeup and nail polish I live for. Just kidding, I live for much more than that. But, I do have a love for beauty.
I have been chasing after the Urban Decay Naked Palette for two months now, and unless I want to pay over $150 for it from some random seller, I'm out of luck. But, last week, during my daily Sephora online check, hoping that they would have a new shipment, I looked and guess what just came in! I knew I had to act quickly, I called the website and had them charge it to my new gift card I got for Christmas, and placed the most exciting order of my life. I'm not even joking. Along with my new palette, I bought a pretty jade nailpolish that I have been eying every time I walk in to the store. With my purchase, I received 5 free samples. FIVE! And the best part is, I get a jumbo sample of the new Michael Kors perfume. My order is supposed to arrive Thursday, and this palette is the one thing that is going to get me though finals week. Amen.

 12 eyeshadow, the best eyeliners in the world, and an eye primer. Come to mama.

Read my Palm. And my fricken beautiful nails.

Sniff Sniff. Who doesn't love free perfume?
Thursday.... can you please hurry?
xoxo

I'm all about balance.

In my life, I try to maintain constant balance. I recently have been lacking my needed balance, killing myself while I put in hours and hours towards my school work, and pretty much shunning my social life and friends. About a week ago, I realized that this isn't healthy, and it's not what makes me happy. Sure, as a junior, it is necessary to put a ridiculous amount of hours in to schoolwork~but I need to also maintain a social life. As I look around me, I notice that everything in my room is balanced also, all carefully placed to create the place where I spend about 90% of my time at home in. My friends like to make fun of me and tell me that I have OCD, becuase I have a ritual every night before I go to bed, which takes about 20 minutes. But it's the way I have been getting ready for bed since I was little, excluding the tuck in from mom and dad. What I am trying to say is my life is about structure and balance, I am always striving to "have it all," though I tend to take on too much. So, in 2011, I want to try to relax and look at the big picture, and do what makes me happy. I will have the needed structure in my life once swim starts again, and I will get my butt kicked daily by the never ending sets. I want to also do yoga. I have done it before, but now that my previous yoga partner has turned in to a bitch, it's time to find a new one! So, in 2011, I will try to maintain balance~ of a busy social life with my friends, making good grades, swimming faster than I did last year, spending more time with my family, and having just some "me" time, where i can unwind without a bra and fall asleep in front of my favorite trashy TV shows.