Outfit of the day- Casual Spring Day- 5/9/14

Hello everyone!

Today I am doing an outfit of the day, as you can see by the title. This doesn't really need any introduction, so I am just going to jump right in.

First, I wanted to start out by saying I did not wear any makeup today. I don't wear makeup very often, mostly only when I am leaving the house for something more fancy than going to the store.

Now into the actual outfit-

This is just an overview of everything together, I will go into details next.

This tank is from Faded Glory, it has a very elaborate design so I went light with the jewelry.

This cardigan is from Old Navy and is very versatile and breezy for warmer days.

These shorts are from Mossimo Supply Co. (Target) and are again easy to pair with things without being distracting from the intricate design of the shirt.

Next, this pair of shoes are from Faded Glory, like the shirt. They are extremely comfortable and yet again very versatile.

Last, but certainly not least, this is the only jewelry I added to this outfit. These are a pair of dream catcher earrings that my Grandma gave me, so I don't know where they are from, but I absolutely love them!

 

That is all of my outfit, again I didn't wear any makeup today, so I have no products to show. 

Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it!
XOXO Abbie 

A Life Lesson

Hello,
I promised in yesterday's post that there would be one coming today, so here it is!

Not to long ago, I was reading my daily devotions and it was on how you are supposed to try to please God and not people. I honestly think it is such a struggle sometimes when you are doing something and all you can think about is pleasing someone through what you are doing. But what you really need to be thinking is how can I please God with what I am doing with this moment, and every other moment of my life. It is so hard not to try to work to please people, and I think it is something everyone struggles with at some point in time. But when you find yourself trying to please people, stop and ask yourself, "Why am I trying to please people, when I should be pleasing the Maker of these people."  Something it said in the devotion is- "We really want to be people pleasers, when what we really need to be are God pleasers."

Stop and think about it-
How are you tempted to meet expectations of people who are important to you, rather than resting in what God thinks of you?

Thanks for reading!
XOXO, Abbie

Update on Life and Where Have I Been?

Hello everyone!
I haven't posted in what seems like forever! I guess life just got a little crazy and I just couldn't post due to a busy time. I really needed a break from some things and am not going to go into details as to why, but life happens, so I took a break. But no worries, I am still alive and ready to start posting again! 

A few updates-
I have been crazy busy with school, and now that this is my last week, life will really be more open! I completed a high school swim season, and my team did an amazing job! With winning our girls division, winning districts, and having many go to states, with one stealing first place in the 100 yard butterfly! Today I start a club team for the summer to stay in shape and be ready for next season of high school swimming!

I can't even remember the last time I posted, so other things to fill in on are not in my head right now! So that's all for this post! 

Thanks for reading!
XOXO Abbie :)

P.S. Come back tomorrow, I am going to be posting another post! So don't forget!

Merry Christmas

Hello,
I realize that I have not posted in a while and am sorry about that, because in the last post I said I would try and post at least once a week. Obviously that did not happen. I am now going to say hopefully I can get a post up at least once every two weeks. Please do not hold me to it, but I will try my hardest. I have been really busy lately. Anyways this is going to be a very short post.

I just wanted to wish you a belated Merry Christmas!!! And say I hope you had a great one and remembered it's not about the presents or food, but Jesus and his love and birth for all of was.

Until next time,
Abbie

An Organized Christmas Shopping Experience

Hello,
Long time no see. I took a break, and it actually ended up being longer than intended. I am back now, so hopefully I will post at least once or twice a week. Please don't hold me to that though, because school, swimming, and life in general have been really demanding lately.

Ok, I am going to talk about how to have an organized and easy Christmas shopping experience this year. I have a few tips and really hope they help you out.

First off, I think it is really helpful to have a typed out Christmas shopping list. Just get on Windows Office or whatever you use and make a list of stuff you are looking into getting for each person you are buying gifts for. If you want to get really organized and specific, list where you might be able to find that item, and if you have a special offer or coupon to use for that item. Make sure the list is easy to follow, and leave some space to add stuff after you print it out, just in case.

Also, go online and search for deals and coupons for the specific items you are looking for. If you find a good offer, look to see if it can be used in store and online, or only one of them. Check to see if it would be cheaper to buy online (make sure to also add up shipping costs) or purchase in store.

A few really great tips for when you are shopping, is to have a plan of what stores you are going to go to that specific day, and figure out which ones to hit first and which ones to hit last. Also, have a designated spot in your wallet or purse where you keep your list, it is a lot easier to find it that way. I prefer to keep it in my wallet, so I don't have it floating around in my purse.

A great way to save money, is to make a budget of how much you are going to spend on each person. After you make your budget, go through your list and make sure everything fits into it.

These are just a few suggestions, but I still have many more to share. If you would like to know them, let me know in the comments.

Thanks for reading!
Abbie

My Skin Care Routine

Hey everyone,
Today I am going to talk about my skin care routine. I have very weird sensitive, combination skin. My skin is EXTREMELY sensitive and I have a very oily nose and forehead and the rest of my face is very dry. I have learned how to work with it and am really happy with what I have been doing for the past couple months. So here it is!


Alright, first off, I use the 5t Avenue Fashionista Makeup Cleansing Towletes with Aloe Vera. They moisturize my skin, while doing a fantastic job of getting rid of the makeup. I got them at TJ Maxx for $3.99 compared to $8.

Then the face cleanser I use is the St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub. I absolutely love this face wash, it keeps blemishes at bay, doesn't irritate my skin, and doesn't dry out my skin. It is a good, gentle scrub, and it controls oil very well.

Next, if my skin is very dry, I use the Simple Moisturizing Facial Wash. It is a gel, and I used to use it all the time, but my skin just got to oily. I like it a lot, and it doesn't break me out. Also, I use it to wash my makeup brushes, it is very gentle, and does a fantastic job.

Excuse the dirtiness of the bottle, I have had it for a while.

When I want more of a scrub than just the St. Ives one, I use the Dermatouch scrub brush. It is kind of like a Clarisonic, but a lot cheaper. I got it at TJ Maxx a while back for about $15-$16.

I use the Target Up and Up acne spot treatment when get blemishes. I don't get acne, but I do get blackheads, pimples, and zits. It works really well, and even if I don't have any blemishes on my nose, I put it on to control the oil.

Then I use the Clean and Clear Morning Burst hydrating gel moisturizer. I absolutely LOVE this stuff, it is cheap, and works fantastically. It doesn't break me out, and gives just enough moisture. Also, if I want a little more moisture I will use the Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream for dry skin.

If I want to do a mask I like to use a peel off one I got from Forever 21 (I ran out of it, and can't remember the name of it, sorry) Also, I love using the True Blue Spa Renewing Pumpkin Face Mask. I got it at Bath and Body Works for free last year, with this coupon I had. I love how it makes my skin feel, and it gives it good hydration.

I know this isn't really a face care product, but I use it all the time to control the shininess on my skin. It works great! It it the E.L.F. Shine Eraser Oil Blotting Sheets.

Thanks for reading!

Blessings,
Abbie

Being savvy- Redoing a bedroom (or any room)

Hello,
I am going to talk about being savvy when redoing your bedroom. I recently moved into a different room, and I was very money conscious while doing it. It did take me quite some time to get it done, and I am still not completely done with it, but that is because: 1. I wanted to get the perfect pieces 2. I live in an old house, and had to get some things done in the room to make it bedroom quality. So without further ado lets get into it.

Ok, so first things first, you need to have a theme to get started and know what pieces and styles to look for. I did a shabby chic room, due to the house being old it just went with the style best. I started out by getting a bedspread so I could base the colors of the room around it. I got my bedspread from Target, it was probably the most expensive individual item I got for my room, but honestly it was exactly what I was looking for. It is from the Shabby Chic collection by Rachel Ashwell at Target, (you can only get this collection there.) After I got the theme and color scheme done, I obviously painted, one tip is to paint the room yourself instead of hire a painter to do it, it saves a lot of money.

A big thing that saved probably the most money was I got a lot of pieces from relatives that didn't need or want the stuff, and redoing the items to fit for what I wanted. I got lamps from my Grandma and Uncle, and got new shades for each, and spray painted one of them. I got small decor pieces from my other Grandma and my Great Grandma. I got a bedside table at an antique sale, and spray painted it and got new hardware. I painted pieces I already had from my previous room. I used decor and other essential items from my previous room. Another great place to get things for a good price are thrift stores. I know, they may seem a little gross at first, but you find really cheap and unique pieces there! Just wash and clean the items you get.  I got my curtains and pillows at them. And Ebay is also very good as well. Also, I did a lot of DIY's and they saved a ton of money.

So honestly, play around and really search for key pieces for cheap. You will be able to redo any room with these tips, in my case I had just redone my bedroom.

I hope you find these tips helpful and good luck on your project!

Sincerely,
Abbie