Versatile Blogger/Liebster Award

Hello loves!

I'm guessing that if you read the title you already know what this blog post is about!

I've been luckily nominated for the "Versatile Blogger/Liebster Award" by Katy at "the rawrdrobe", Josie at "If Ever I Stray"and Samantha at "Beauty And The Believer".

First I want to say thank you to these beautiful ladies for nominating me (and sorry it's taken me so long to do this!) and second I want to thank you readers for actually READING this post. :)

Let's do this.

(Since I've been nominated by multiple people I've decided to do a mash-up of the questions. I took some from each person.)

Rules
1. post 11 random facts about yourself (shouldn't be too hard?)
2. answer the 11 questions which your nominator set for you
3. create 11 questions for who you choose to nominate
4. choose 11 blog to nominate with less than 200 followers

11 Randoms
1. I'm listening to a Michael Jackson Special right now.
2. I play video games
3. I wish I lived in Canada
4. I have a strange obsession with armadillos. I think they're the cutest things.
5. I'm a great gift wrapper
6. I'm left handed
7. I never make my bed
8. I always have a hair tie and a tube of chapstick
9. My room is never clean
10. I can't go a day without dancing
11. I've broken two bones..both by tripping.

Answers to the questions: 

1. the drink you order at starbucks?

 Right now it’s the grande iced skinny peppermint mocha with an extra shot of espresso. Geez that sounds like a foreign language

2. did you have any nicknames when you were younger?

I had a TON. I think my favorite was Kelly Bell because my parents used to tie bells on my shoes…like a cat. Hahaha!

3. what did you learn today?

Today I learned that you have to be patient with people no matter what situation you’re in.

4. What country/place would you most like to visit?

Easy. Venice, Italy!

5. What do you love most about your family?

 I love that they understand me and know when I’m happy or upset and they know how to handle me at my worst.

6. What do you love most about your friends?

I love that we can look at each other and instantly know what each and everyone of us is thinking.

7. Would you change your name if you could, if so what to?

I would probably change it to something unique like “Rowen” or “Sloan” like from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

8. Favourite shops?

 Right now probably Forever 21 and American Eagle

9. What is you favorite makeup brand?

Urban Decay!

10. Are you best at hair or beauty?

It depends on the day. Sometimes my makeup looks terrible but my hair is amazing and other days it’s the exact opposite. I’m really OCD about my makeup because obviously, it’s on my face.

11. What beauty treatment could you not live with out?

Probably eyebrow waxing/plucking! Having a uni-brow isn’t cute!

My 11 Questions

1. What celebrity's style influences you most?

2. What's your current favorite song?

3. What is your favorite item of clothing you own?

4. What is the most expensive thing you have bought for yourself?

5. Shoe size?

6. What was the worst beauty product you have tried?

7. What's the number one thing you regret the most?

8. Twilight or Harry Potter...or both?!

9. What's your favorite season?

10. Your favorite Youtube beauty guru?

11. What outfit did you wear today?

Nominees! 

1. http://springcircle.blogspot.co.uk/

2. http://jaanika-mybeautyblog.blogspot.com/

3. http://whatlaradidnext.blogspot.co.uk/

4. http://jamtartsandsneakers.blogspot.co.uk/

5. http://www.tazandbear.blogspot.com/

6. http://ohsokansas.blogspot.com/

7. http://channichic.blogspot.com/

8. http://ocbeauty.blogspot.com/

9. http://bonjourluce.blogspot.com/

10. http://fashioncareofwoman.blogspot.com/

11. http://shikinkikin.blogspot.sg/

Thanks again loves for the nomination! 

Nerdy Monday - OOTD

'Ello loves!

This weekend I made a spectacular purchase. I got a pair of...hipster/nerd glasses! 

I realize that these accessories might not be "in" anymore but I'm still in love with them and have rocked them every day since I got them (I've had them since Friday!). 

Hipster/nerd glasses I believe are a "love them or hate them" fashion piece. I've had numerous compliments as well as a generous amount of backlash for wearing them. Some people think that since they aren't prescription, the glasses are a waste of money and make you look silly. Others have asked where I purchased them (Claire's or their off-branch, Icing, carries them and this is where I purchased mine for $12 USD) and say that they complete any outfit.

I have noticed myself wandering into the more "hipster" fashion style so therefore these were an essential purchase. The glasses are a sort of cherry on top, and add a finished look to an outfit. 

I wore mine to class today and since it was a bit chilly outside, I paired them with black knit jeggings from American Eagle, a plaid shirt (which I had from an ex-boyfriend) which was very loose fitting, a pair of short brown uggs, and a scarf from Target. 

Do you have any favorite accessories?! Leave a comment and have a fabulous day! 

Be A Budget Shopper!

Hello loves!

Obviously if you read the title of this handy dandy blog post you'll know I'm going to be talking about budget shopping!

Now budget shopping can be finding great deals, shopping sales racks, going thrifting, or even plundering yard sales.

Budget shopping is VERY important to me since I am a starving college student with a limited income (I have a part time job AND go to school). I've learned from a very young age never to pay full price for an item.

I was recently browsing on Pinterest and came across these adorable jeans from Anthropologie and was all set on buying them until I found out they were $178.00 USD.

WHAT?! Um...no. Simply stated I did not order them. I knew I could find them somewhere else.

So. The other day I was at target picking up some new liquid foundation and I always make time to meander through the clothing section.

I love shopping at Target because you can find every day essentials (i.e. sweaters, plain shirts, layering tanks, t-shirts) and they're all pretty affordable.

Anyways. I was just strolling and I found a pretty much identical pair of polka dot jeans for $23.00 USD. Needless to say, I got them.

Anthropologie Jeans $178 USD

Target Jeans $23 USD

The only real difference between the jeans is that the jeans from Target have white dots on a grey background and the Anthropologie jeans have the dots on a navy/blue background.

I don't really care what background the dots are on. I knew that I HAD to get them so I did.

The luckiest finds are the ones you happen upon so check budget stores often. 

What are your favorite budget stores to shop in?  Leave a reply and have a fabulous day!