I'm so excited!!!!! It's 8:44 PM on Sunday Night and I'm not going to sleep tonight because I'm leaving at 3:30 AM for the airport to go to New Jersey and New York. My heart is so happy! I'm going to be a nightmare tomorrow with no sleep and I'll probably be hating everyone but I'm still excited for it. Keep up with me on Twitter and Instagram for updates (@HRandPT)!

I wanted to do a series on packing for my trip because I always find these very interesting. I will be doing one on my suitcase, beauty products, and carry-on. I tried to make this as detailed as possible (After I took these pictures, my mom had me put the first pile of clothes in space bags. Unfortunately I don't have a picture of that.). The suitcase I have is from American Tourister a billion years ago.

I feel like this week went by so fast and I usually say that about every week. I'm just happy it's over and I have Thanksgiving break (not technically but I'm taking the whole week off). I'm going to be traveling and there will be some posts about that going up on my blog Monday - Thursday. These are some of my favorites from this week. Walking in NYC as a Woman | I just came across this video this week and I was immediately intrigued. I have been in this same situation before. Not just sexual harassment but harassment in general. Guys have honked their horns at me, shouted obscene and rude comments, as well as giving me a hard time about my height. I don't think they understand how much it affects women when they do that. It's also very tasteless. It's nice to give comments but keep it classy. Don't say something sexual. If you haven't seen the video, I've included it below. And personally I think guys don't have it as bad as women. Cold Weather | Now to something a lot happier. I love this time of year because of the holidays and the cold weather. It's finally starting to get cold in Florida and I absolutely love it. Unfortunately it won't stay like that for more than a couple of days. Now I'm heading to New Jersey and New York and the weather looks amazing. It could be a little colder but I'll try not to complain too much.  Holiday Sets | I love that makeup brands come out with holiday sets and I honestly wish I could get all of them. My favorites are from Tarte, MAC in Smokey Eyes and Beige Eyes, and Benefit. A little hint for those who are interested. xx

I wanted to do something fun for my blog today. I remember when this tag was going around YouTube many years ago and I decided to take into blog form. Now I am not saying that I'm perfect in any way, shape or form. I like something things about myself and I don't like things about myself.  And I'm fine with that.

Let me tell you a little bit about my skin. I have oily skin. After about 5 hours I would need to reapply powder and fix my eyeliner (very unfortunate). My acne used to be a lot worse on my forehead with a lot of scarring but thankfully it has cleared up significantly. I still get acne on my chin and my cheeks at that time of the month. A patch dark spots appeared on my left cheek at the end of April and still hasn't completely cleared up. I have no idea why it appeared but when I get stressed it ends up getting worse. I have a few dark spots on my chin and my right cheek but it's not as bad as my left one.

Hard to believe it's already Sunday. Where has the weekend gone? This week I started blogging again after a two week hiatus (:/). But I'm back. So everything is good :). Here is what I've been loving this week:


1989 | I can't not put this as one of my favorites. I don't think I have listened to anything else since it came out. I guess you can say I'm kind of obsessed. You can check out some of my favorite songs here. Maybe by next week I'll be obsessed with someone else's album. But for now, "we never go out of style".

Prescription Sunglasses | I have astigmatism in my left eye. What does that mean? I have no clue. But I'm supposed to wear my glasses to help correct it. I absolutely hate wearing them especially when it's sunny outside (and I can see perfectly without them). My mom gave me her old sunglasses and I got my prescription put in and I love them so much. I wear them more than I wear my normal glasses. And they help my vision as well. They are from Burberry but unfortunately it's discontinued.

CVS Deals | I guess you could say that CVS takes all of my money. They always have amazing deals and it probably makes it worse that I live right next to one. I recently got a deal on Sally Hansen Salon Insta Gel Strips for 75% off! I've never tried these before and it's cheaper then actually getting my nails done. I actually suck at putting nail polish on. There may be a review on this in the near future.

Portable Battery Charger | This is the best thing ever created. All you need are your USB cables. It can also charge an iPhone and iPad at the same time. I got the 6000 mAh version with two USB ports. It also makes the perfect gift. I plan on buying it for my dad. He travels a lot and he will love it for the plane and his car. I definitely recommend it.

I only just started to wear eyeshadow. I never really knew what to do and still don't. I keep it pretty simple with 3 colors, but what really makes it work is the eyeshadow. The first day I wore eyeshadow it creased so bad. Thankfully I was wearing glasses and no one could really see how terrible I looked. I definitely learned my lesson and headed to my local CVS in search of the perfect eyeshadow base. It wasn't easy. There are none (at least my CVS didn't have any). I then remember watching a YouTube video and someone used a cream eyeshadow for a base. I knew Maybelline had the Color Tattoos and decided to get two neutral colors for everyday wear. I fell in love!



They were both $6.99. Bad to the Bronze is a good color for a shimmery going out look. I definitely like Creamy Beige for everyday though. It also goes on a lot smoother because it is part of the Leather series.

Creamy Beige | Bad to the Bronze

My makeup stays all day with these bases and I couldn't ask for anything better. I definitely recommend trying these for yourself. And try some of their brighter colors if you're a little more bold with makeup.

Sorry this is super late. Got a little distracted last night and today.

New posts will begin again on Monday November 10th. I needed to take a short break from my blog to get readjusted to school. Posts will come Monday, Thursday & Sunday; hopefully at midnight but you never know. I hope you enjoy the new posts that will be coming soon!

I am obsessed with Fall. It's so beautiful and the weather is always amazing. But not where I live. It's way too hot here and it still feels like summer. In November, I'm going to New Jersey and hopefully New York with my family. I really hope it's cold by then. I wanted to feature some of my favorite places to look at coats for the season in a range of prices. Enjoy!

Boohoo | These coats are perfect if you are on a budget and want something simple. All of the coats are under $120 and there is so many to choose from. One of my favorites is this one. It reminds me of a blanket coat.

Alloy Apparel | I love Alloy. Mainly because I'm tall and they don't over price their jeans. I'm actually getting a package from them today. All of their outerwear is currently on sale. They have a lot of sizes and it's perfect if you're a little taller and have trouble finding a mid-length coat. The coats are all under $200. I love these from Jessica Simpson and Steve Madden, as well as this one.

Express | I never think of Express but they really do have some amazing clothes. They are a little higher end, but it's worth the splurge. All of the coats are under $300. I love the pattern on this one.

Nordstrom | Nordstrom is definitely the best. It has everything from high-end to low-end. You can expand it even more to include Nordstrom Rack and HauteLook. Coats are being featured on HauteLook today for both men and women from Andrew Marc.

I swear weeks are starting to go by faster and faster. It's already Sunday and I spent my weekend laying around and watching movies. Here's what I've been loving this week.



October 3rd | This date means everything if you love Mean Girls. Jonathan Bennett was featured in an article on BuzzFeed. And yes, his hair still looks sexy pushed back!

Dancing With the Stars | I have been loving this season of DWTS. My favorite dances from this week are from Sadie & Mark and Bethany & Derek.

73 Questions With Reese Witherspoon | She is so adorable! And her house is so cute. I especially love her backyard. Check out the rest of the interviews from Vogue.  A to Z | This show makes my heart melt. I can't wait for next week's episode. It's about the relationship of a couple named Andrew and Zelda. Andrew is the hopeless romantic (just like me) and it seems like he would make the perfect boyfriend. Zelda plays hard to get. It's on NBC Thursdays at 9:30 PM. Here's the trailer. Oliver Gal | I am obsessed with these prints. They would fit perfectly on the wall above my bed. These are a little pricey but are often on Haute Look for a decent price. My only problem is I could never decide which print I can't live without. See for yourself and I would definitely check out the Fashion section. Worst Things to Say In a Relationship | This is something to pay attention to. My boyfriend has told me a couple of these. Yet I have been guilty of #4. I think it's something worth reading, especially if you're in a relationship. You never know what you've been guilty of doing. 3rd Shift | I love Cheerios. It's something about the blandness that always gets me. But this commercial brings me close to tears almost every time and the little boy at the end is so adorable: "I just wanted to have breakfast with you." Carly Cristman | Her story is so inspiring. Some people really need to hear this (and you know who you are). Just because things don't work right away, doesn't mean it's the end of the world. Your life has a plan and everything will work out in the end. It just takes time before you discover what you were meant to do. What have you been loving this week?
xx

If you're new here, then you don't understand my addiction to makeup. It's pretty bad. I would buy makeup everyday if I could. I have had a few products on my list of new things to try. I decided to go to my local CVS and see if there were any good deals. Maybelline had a great deal where you spend $15 and get $5 back in ExtraBucks. Definitely a great incentive. I also printed out a coupon for $5 off $15 on a cosmetic purchase. At this point, I couldn't resist. And since I can't rely on other people's opinions, I had to buy it for myself and test it out. So I did that yesterday

I can't believe how fast September has gone. Hard to believe my birthday was just 4 weeks ago! It's been a good month. Nothing to really complain about. Another month down for my Monthly Motivational Monday posts. If you have missed any posts, click here to find them all.

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Here is a recipe that I can't wait to try some day. I'm not a huge vegetable person but I hope this will turn me into one. It was created by Niomi Smart. She is on a self-described "plant-based diet" (vegan in other words). She made a video for this recipe using the following ingredients:

Kale
Quinoa
Chickpeas
Lentils
Half Bell Pepper
Handful of Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumber Chunks
Avocado
Lemon
Pomegranate
Coriander 
Beetroot
Baby Gem Lettuce
Chili


She is a huge inspiration for anyone. I love her style, blog, and YouTube videos. I recommend checking out her links and some of the other recipes that she features on her YouTube channel. They look amazing.

This week has been one of my easier weeks. I didn't have a lot going as far as school goes and I'm starting to post more consistently. Hopefully I can keep that up for next week as well (fingers crossed!).

Sunday is one of my favorite days. It ends my weekend on a very relaxing note and I can start preparing for a new week, which usually means I'm writing down all the things I want to accomplish that week on a post-it note and sticking it in my agenda.

Here are my favorites from this week:

1. Fifty Shades of Frozen. It's surprising how well they fit together. And I guess Frozen will never get old.
2. Peek-a-boo gone wrong. I love the little girls reaction. She's adorable.
3. This as a tattoo. It's like a heartbeat.
4. Zoella Beauty!! I'm a huge fan of her videos on YouTube and I love her new beauty line. It's not what you would expect.
5. This agenda on Design Darling. I'm obsessed and I love that each day has its own page.

I completed my first goal for my 21st year. I had my first alcoholic drink. It wasn't anything special but it's something. I mixed some orange juice with Smirnoff vodka. The reason I chose this is because I liked the name Smirnoff and I also like orange juice. I can't taste too much of a difference but there is a little kick to it. I hope to go out somewhere and order a fancy drink soon.


I got this wine glass as a birthday gift for my 18th birthday. A little too early in my opinion.

I have been obsessed with Olivia Palermo lately. I love her street style and everything else about her including her gorgeous husband! She's absolutely perfect. I wanted to showcase some of my favorite styles from her recently and in the past. I hope you enjoy!!

It has been TWO WEEKS since I last posted!! That is ridiculous. I really hope it never happens again but I've been super busy with school. And last week kicked my butt. And hopefully things will be calming down now. I have the next 2 posts for this week already in mind.

I have put together a list of 7 seven songs that I think will keep anyone motivated while working out. If you are looking for songs similar to these, I suggest using the Spotify app Lazify. You drag a sound onto the app and it gives you a list of similar songs in a playlist. It definitely comes in handy. Or try using Pandora and going to the Workout genre. I used to do that when I went to the gym.

I'm really loving this month so far. And I definitely love this theme. It's good to change your lifestyle and start to lead a healthier one. Of course, it's not always easy. It involves cutting out foods you once loved and trying new things. But we all have to eventually do things that we don't like, right?



Exercise
I was never the type of person to continually exercise for more than a month. I did it a few times but I never stuck with it. Sometimes I would get too busy during school or I was too busy to take 30 minutes out of my day to do something so simple. After I was done, I could go right back to being lazy. I will admit that for the past week I haven't exercised but hopefully that will change today. Instead of being lazy in the morning, I could do my workout for the day so I don't have to worry about later when I start to get tired.

Food
This is something that's hard to change as well. I used to never try new foods because I was afraid. Of what, you may ask. I honestly have no idea. I started trying new foods and even though I may not like them sometimes I do. For example, I tried shrimp with my boyfriend on my 20th birthday and it has become one of my favorites. I don't regret it for one second. But sometimes it doesn't always work out. I tried quinoa last night and I didn't like it at all. I haven't given up on it yet. I will continue trying different ways of eating it until I find something I like.

Lifestyle
I'm a lazy person in general, just ask my boyfriend. I like to lay in bed as long as possible and not do anything. And it doesn't help that I've been binge-watching Sex and the City. This is what takes away from me actually doing something productive. I sometimes feel bad and start to do something so the day wasn't a total waste, but it's never enough. I hope that I'll stop wasting my day, and start using it to my advantage. That is the biggest lifestyle change that I want to make. I also hope to not stress as much as I used to. It caused me to get dark spots on my face and I hate it. I need to learn how to take things slow and not freak out.

I hope you take some advice and if you have anything else, please leave it in the comments.

I turned 21 yesterday!!! I didn't do anything special for my birthday. I was offered a shot but I didn't take it. I still don't feel 21 yet. I decided to make this list because it gives me a challenge and I want to complete everything on it. I'm also a little guarded and hopefully this brings me out of my shell.

1. Visit my boyfriend in The Netherlands
2. Have my first alcoholic drink
3. Buy a camera for blogging
4. Be comfortable in my body
5. Try a new healthy food
6. Get straight As one semester
7. Buy the person behind me coffee or a drink
8. Redesign my blog
9. See the Eiffel Tower
10. Leave a 100% tip
11. Blog consistently for 3 months
12. Hand make a gift
13. Go to a drive-in
14. Create a budget and stick to it
15. Surprise someone
16. Buy a clothing item I wouldn't normally wear
17. Read 5 books (including non-fiction)
18. Finish my secret project
19. Learn to take things slow
20. Say what I feel right away
21. Stand up for myself

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Oh Disney. I was so happy to go here with my boyfriend. It’s been forever since I’ve been. It was probably the longest and hottest day. And of course since it is Florida, it was humid. I can’t even count how many waters we bought. It was definitely worth it and we had the best time. Here are some pictures from our day. And I met my twin!!!

I have the biggest obsession with handbags. I always see one that I absolutely have to have, but I never end up buying it. Usually it’s way too expensive. I thought it would be fun to show some of my favorite bags with their cheaper alternatives all from DailyLook.com. I was browsing their website and saw a lot of similar bags to some of my favorite designer ones.



Chloé 
The bag on the left is the real deal. I’m sure you could barely tell a difference because these bags look exactly the same. Besides a few minor details, the only other difference is the price.
Chloé  - $795
DailyLook - $49.99

Céline
I think this bag is one of the most iconic and hard to find bags around. There’s something about it that’s just classic and makes you want it. And now you can!
Céline - around $1895
DailyLook - $49.99

Rebecca Minkoff 
I posted on my twitter that if I ever got a Rebecca Minkoff bag I would be the happiest girl in the world. That day just got a little closer. I’m obsessed with this bag and it would make a lovely birthday present (hint hint ;))!
Rebecca Minkoff - $195
DailyLook - $39.99

Chanel
Chanel is just the classic brand and this bag exemplifies that. The quilted pattern with the chain strap is very recognizable. You can’t really beat this price either.
Chanel - around $2700
DailyLook - $44.99