Bronzed

            So today thought I would write about a topic that has been seeming to rise up more and more the closer we get to Summer…that is tanning, glowing, bronzed, all of the above! As the temperatures start to rise and more skin starts to show, that’s when this “tan” becomes extra important. Luckily, in today’s world there are many more ways to get your tan on than sun exposure and the infamous tanning bed. Fake tanning has become so popular and the products are so well made that there’s no point to putting your skin through the harsh methods used in the past to get that golden glow. Since we’re just beginning to make our way into summer I thought it would be a perfect time to list the best self-tanning products and other ways to get your glow ready for all of the lakes, beaches, and pools to come! So lets jump right in to the top tanning lotions you can do at home, as well as some of the best other ways to get glowing.  

$33.00: Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel$9.00: Jergens Natural Glow (More price friendly too)

$23 for 10 wipes: Tan Towel Self-Tan Towelettes

38/session: Mystic Tan UV-Free Spray on Tanning (Have to go to a salon for this, but it is done by professionals with guaranteed results)

I hope this helps everyone get some inspiration to save your skin the trouble of beds and sunburns and get the exact same look with these awesome products! Tanning this way we will not only be looking fabulous now, but down the road as well. Taking care of our skin will definitely pay off! Happy Summer everyone!

Summer

I can’t even begin to say how excited I am that summer is around the corner. I absolutely love this season for a wide variety of reasons. First of all, every summer in some way feels like a new beginning. By this I mean it’s a new chance for vacations, relationships, friendships, and most importantly memories. Summer gives you that opportunity for change whether it’s adding some highlights to your hair for the beach or moving somewhere completely new for the summer, it gives you that opportunity to include do something different in your life.

I decided instead of writing a normal paragraph format of a blog today I would just write a bucket list of everything I hope to accomplish or a least give a try to this summer. I hope you enjoy the list and it inspires you to take advantage of this great time of year and use it to your full potential! 

Summer Bucket List:

1.     Go fishing

2.     Foster/babysit a pet

3.     Attend as many concerts as possible

4.     Go on a Slip N Slide

5.     Go camping (even if it’s in a backyard)

6.     Get a perfect poolside hat (EG will make it how you want!)                        

7.     Float on a river, pool, ocean, anything with water

8.     Jump in a pool fully dressed

9.     Childhood movie marathon

10. Fly a kite                        

11.  Buy a lottery ticket

12. Make homemade popsicles (Pinterest has a ton of recipes) 

13. Change at least ONE thing about you (It can be anything from your hair to your diet or even to your daily routine)

14. Make new friends, you can never have too many

15. Enter contests until you win!

16. Play Tennis

17. Splurge on a bikini you will always feel good in

18. Make homemade lollipops

19. Volunteer (Nothing makes your happier then helping others!)

Crafting

            Today I have decided to write about crafts, due to a REALLY fun craft night I had with my friends this past week. Crafting is something that I have always been very interested in because I love doing art but I’m not quite talented enough to call myself an “artist” so I took upon the label of “crafter” because it was less formal but equally fun. I thought I would talk about my favorite craft that I have found over the years so incase you get an extra minute in your crazy schedules or just need to have one of those days/nights that have nothing to do with work, school, schedules, etc. and just want to put your mind something completely different for a bit.

            So my favorite craft is….painting wine glasses! I have accumulated many sets since I discovered this one, not only is it fun but also useful. This one is so great because you can literally put whatever kind of design you want on them and you can make singles or sets, and it’s very budget friendly. I suggest going to the dollar store and buying as many glasses as you wish to paint, they have a surprisingly large variety of styles! Then at any local craft store you can buy the colors of paint (I suggest the one that have tips on them if you’re a beginner) that you want to use. You can also glue gems, add feathers, pretty much anything small enough to fit on the glass you can add on, I’ve literally seen it all! Some of the designs I’ve done in the past are a set based on my sorority colors (Silver, Yellow, and Blue), my initials and favorite colors (pink and green), and just this past week I did a leopard print set switching off between different colors.

            This craft is also a great birthday present if you want to make something original for your friends and once again stay on that college budget. You can really personalize them by putting favorite lyrics of songs or inside jokes you may have with your friends on them. I have received a couple of glasses like this, and they just feel so personal and different then anything that could be bought at a store. Next time you have those creative urges I recommend getting some friends together and having a wine glass painting party! It’s fun to share all of the materials and see everyone’s progress as they come along. Also when they are eventually used it makes it extra fun to have the memories of making them! Here are some pictures of ones I found that I think would be fun to try:

JEWELRY!!

This week I have decided to write about that fabulous invention called Jewelry! I seriously don’t even know where to begin with my passion for it! First of all I love how versatile it is and no matter who you are or where you live it can be a part of your life. On that note I love how it can completely change the feeling of your outfit and style as well, depending on what kind of mood you are in that day. Jewelry just has that beautiful way of finishing off a look and making everything not only look put together but completed head to toe. I though for fun I would put together some different jewelry looks that would go well with some of the Emma Graham pieces, depending on what kind of look you are going for.

Ok the first couple looks I’ve found go along with the Jenn Dress. This dress is so amazing because of how many different occasions it is fit for. I’ve also found that it’s flattering on almost everyone because of its insanely cute ruffles! Here are a couple ideas for how jewelry can finish the dress.

This second look I chose to use is the Molly shirt. I love this shirt not only because it is reversible but because the color is absolutely gorgeous and can go with so many different things! I also love the neckline and once again think it’s one of those pieces that look flattering on everyone. I’ve put together a couple jewelry looks that show off the super cute Molly shirt!

As you can see from these two options there are SOOOO many ways in which we can use jewelry to enhance and finish off our looks. I recommend getting some staple pieces that you can put with almost anything (Like the rings for Dinner Date with the Jenn), while also investing in some fun bold bright pieces (like the earrings for Going Out under Molly). Go out there and get your sparkle, shine, and glitz on with all the fabulous jewelry waiting out there for you to discover!

(All jewelry found from: Kendra Scott, Stella and Dot, and Nordstroms)

1.     Fashion Icon: Lauren Conrad. She always looks so put together, and like she’s not even trying (Also I love the California style represntation!)

2.     Thing you are looking most forward to about being a Design Consultant: Being the person to bring this awesome clothing line to Austin! Also to hold the shows, I’ve always loved planning!

3.     Favorite Emma Graham piece (new or old collections): I love the new Kristen, the beads and zipper are super cute!

4.     Plans after Graduation?: I’m hoping to stay in Texas either Austin or Dallas and work for an event planning company, magazine, or an Advertising agency. Ultimately I’d love to own my own spa/salon type of store.

5.     Favorite thing to do on a Saturday?: I’m always up for a good shopping outing, there’s so many great places in Austin from thrift stores to Neimans. 

6.     Dinner for 2 or party with 100? Party with 100!

7.     Heels or Flats? Standing tall at exactly 5 feet, heels are always a must for me!

8.     Twitter or Facebook:? Tough but I think Facebook because I love looking at all of the pictures!

9.     2012 New Year’s Resolution?: Drink more water and do yoga twice a week (I’m seriously still sore from my first class!)

10.  What’s #1 on your Ipod Top 25 Most Played Songs Playlist?: You and I Lady Gaga