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This one’s my personal favourite. Simple, yet effective. A look to enhance your natural beauty. The eyebrows are very 2016, the lashes are bold, but everything else is quite toned down and simple. This look is perfect for everyday and special occasions. You can also do it without foundation to make it even more simple.

PRODUCTS

Primer

Baby powder

Foundation, tinted moisturiser(can be done without)

Concealer

Setting/loose powder

Pressed powder

Eyebrow gel

Brow pomade

Highlighter

Lashes

Lash glue

Lip gloss

Setting spray

TOOLS

Powder brush

Beauty blender

Tweezers

Brow brush

STEPS

BASE

Apply primer to skin, (skincare should be done before this step) make sure primer is applied ALL OVER your face

#faithtip After applying primer, use a brush to apply baby powder to your skin

These two steps will keep your makeup intact for AGES and prevent a lot of sweating through makeup

Then apply foundation or tinted moisturiser and blend well with a beauty blender (you can skip this step to keep your makeup light)

#faithtip wet your beauty blender with setting spray for better hold and easier blending

Apply pressed powder with a powder brush and blend well with a brush

This look is quite light, so instead of under-eye concealer apply loose setting powder from under your eyes to your temples, using a beauty blender

Apply loose setting powder from the side of your lip to the side of your face, under your cheek

Leave the setting powder unblended for now

BROWS

One of the KEYS to this look is eyebrows, make sure your brows have a defined shape

Brush through your brows and shape them with brow gel

Use pomade and a small brow brush to draw a line on the bottom of your eyebrows, following the shape of your brows

Draw a line at the top of your brows following the shape of your brows again

Fill your brows in within the lines

Brush through your brows again with brow gel

After this, apply concealer under your brows

The concealer should look like you have painted an outline of your eyebrows

Blend this in with a beauty blender

Use a beauty blender to apply loose powder underneath and on top of your brows, let it sit.

LASHES

When I do this look I don’t apply lashes because I wear cluster lashes/extensions, I find it quicker and easier for me to get ready

People who wear lash extensions/clusters can also skip lash application

STRIP LASHES

But for this step apply glue to strip lashes

Wave the lashes around for a bit so the glue dries a tiny bit and feels a little bit sticky

Place them on the lash line and adjust where needed (using tweezers or fingers)

CLUSTER LASHES

Strip lashes can also be cut into smaller pieces or use cluster lashes

Dip them into glue and wipe off the excess

Use tweezers to hold the lashes

Pull the top of your eyelid upwards so you can see underneath your eyelashes

#faithtip Wipe the glue on the part you are applying to then you can dip the lash in glue again before actually placing it underneath your lash

This make the lashes more firm and secure

Make sure it is not too close to your eye as this can be irritating

Fan your eyes if you can still feel wet glue

BACK TO THE BASE

Using a powder brush, brush away/blend out the loose powder, under your eyes, under your cheeks and around your eyebrows

Blend VERY well, as the powder has been sat on your face for a while, so it will not move easily

After this, apply a gold/bronze tone highlighter on the tip of your nose, on your cheek bones, your brow bone and cupids bow

Apply in moderation and blend slightly with finger to avoid looking ashy

Now use setting spray (holding it not too close to your face) over your face 3-4 times

LIPS

Add more highlighter to cupids bow if needed

Apply Vaseline/lip balm for moisture

Chapter 5: Best Beauty Treatments for Fall/Winter

Here’s a quick beauty diary post on some of the best beauty treatments to invest in for the fall + winter time! 🍂💕

Hydrafacials

Laser hair removal (best done in the fall + winter since you have to avoid sunlight after treatment)

Deep conditioning treatments

Manicures + pedicures

Acne treatments

Botox + filler (lots of botox and filler parties happen during the holidays!)

Chemical peels

Microdermabrasion

Facial rejuvenation laser treatments

Skin consultations (go into the new year with new skin + product knowledge)

Anti-aging treatments

Blowouts

Extensions, installs, weaving + braids

Add on hand, feet + lip treatments with a facial

Microneedling

Sclerotherapy (treats veins)

IPL

Dermaplaning

Hair moisture repair treatment + hair protein restoration treatments

Ketamine assisted psychotherapy

Hair loss restoration

pretty girls stay educated and are always on top of their goals for the year! she knows exactly what she wants and how to accomplish it while having the cutest essentials ever!

Stationary

Keep it cute + fun! Studying and note taking can be way more fun if you organize it in away that captures your attention! Focus on your learning style and set it up in a way that is easy to follow. Try color coding with your favorite colors, add relevant quotes, drawings and be creative! Glitter pens, pastel highlighters, washi tape, stickers, notebooks & pretty note pads can help bring your studying pages to life! Use Pinterest and YouTube for note taking inspo!

Makeup

Soft glam was always my go to in school when I had to wake up early for classes. Neutral doll lashes, soft pink blushes, subtle highlighter, gloss and a perfect canvas made from foundation and brightening concealer. Always keep a bag with your makeup essentials and hygiene needs!

Nail + lash glue

Nail polish

Travel sized perfume

Gum or mints

Tweezers

Hair ties

Lipgloss + lip balms

Hand sanitizer + hand lotions

Mascara

Pads, tampons or whatever hygiene product you use 💓 + an extra pair of panties

Pain reliever for cramps

Deodorant

Blotting products

Reusable water bottle

Mini mirror

Fashion

Preppy, casual & cozy! Velour tracksuits, bodysuits, mini skirts, winter coats, comfy sweaters, cute gym sets, leggings, Uggs, staple accessory pieces and a pretty school bag that’s sturdy and can fit all of your items!

Tips

Find a good study spot for study seshes

Plan your week out ahead of time

Listen to podcasts and relaxing music

Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Make yourself a coffee or tea and bring some snacks to nourish your mind

Make a study group with your besties to stay motivated

Take good notes throughout the semester with a notebook, laptop or iPad

Do something that makes you happy to reduce any stress

Plan something fun so you have something to look forward to on your off time

Take breaks in between studying

Use useful apps and websites to help you stay focused + organized

Take good care of your textbooks and school supplies

OVERVIEW

This look mixes a matte base with glossy lips. The emphasis is placed mainly on the eyes, and the other focus is the lips. This is a good everyday look that can be worn for any occasion.

YOU WILL NEED

PRODUCTS

Primer

Baby Powder

Foundation/ Tinted Moisturiser

Concealer (not too light)

Pressed Powder

Setting Powder

Brow Gel

Brow Pomade

Lashes

Lash Glue/ Bonding Glue

Highlight

Brown Lip Liner

Pink Lip Gloss

Setting Spray

TOOLS

Powder Brush

Beauty Blender

Small Flat Brush

Eyebrow Brush

BASE

Apply primer all over your face

#faithtip: use a powder brush to apply baby powder all over your face

Your face will look ashy after this step, but applying foundation/tinted moisturiser will fix this

Blend it in with a damp beauty blender

#faithtip: dampen your beauty blender with setting spray for easier blending and a longer lasting base

After blending in your foundation/tinted moisturiser, apply a concealer that is only slightly lighter than your skin tone to the inner corner of your under-eye

Place concealer to the end of your under-eyes following the shape of your eyes

Blend it in well with a beauty blender

Take a powder brush and some pressed powder and apply all over your face

Now, apply setting powder to your under eyes following your eye shape.

Place a line of setting powder under your cheeks

Let the setting powder sit whilst you focus on another part of your face

EYEBROWS

Eyebrows play a very vital role in this look, they help your eyes stand out more

This step will be easier if your brows have a defined shape

Brush through your eyebrows with brow gel

Use a brow brush dipped in pomade, to draw a line at the bottom of your brow starting from the front of your brow to the end

Draw a similar line at the top of your brows

Fill in the space (don't fill in the very front of your brows to create an almost ombre effect)

Apply eyebrow gel on top

Then use a small brush to apply concealer underneath your eyebrows

Blend well with a beauty blender

Apply setting powder to under your brow

LASHES

Lashes are the main event for this look

Select thick and long lashes/ lash clusters that suit your eye shape

#faithtip D-Curl lashes are your best friend

STRIP LASHES

But for this step apply glue to strip lashes

Wave the lashes around for a bit so the glue dries a tiny bit and feels a little bit sticky

Place them on the lash line and adjust where needed (using tweezers or fingers)

CLUSTER LASHES

Strip lashes can also be cut into smaller pieces or use cluster lashes

Dip them into glue and wipe off the excess

Use tweezers to hold the lashes

Pull the top of your eyelid upwards so you can see underneath your eyelashes

#faithtip Wipe the glue on the part you are applying to then you can dip the lash in glue again before actually placing it underneath your lash

This make the lashes more firm and secure

Make sure it is not too close to your eye as this can be irritating

Fan your eyes if you can still feel wet glue

BACK TO BASE

Brush the setting powder away with a powder brush

You will need to make sure you do this properly because the powder won't move easily, because of how long it has sat there

Apply highlighter to the tip of your nose, your brow bone and your cupid's bow

Make sure to keep the highlight application light and smooth it out, so as to not look ashy and to keep the focus on your eyes and lips

Spray setting spray all over your face

LIPS

Use a brown lip liner, slightly darker than/ similar to your skin tone, to outline your lips

Apply pink lip gloss to your lips

Then top it all off with clear lip gloss.

compliment people more often

pick up a crafty hobby

start to learn a language that you've always wanted to speak

take more photos and videos

watch movies, documentaries, shows, read, write, etc etc..

practice your makeup skills and try different styles

law of affirmation

start a blog (or just read mine hehe <3)

write essays on whatever interests you at the moment

make new playlists and update old ones

workout, stretch, go for walks

allow yourself to be bored sometimes; you don't have to constantly be doing things

talk to yourself with love and kindness

go thrifting and update your wardrobe

try new coffee shops and find your favourite one

embody the energy that you'd like to attract

dress up every day, you don't need a special occasion to wear your favourite outfits

decorate and rearrange your room until it feels like you

journal and write about your day, dreams, and ideas

manifest and visualise

reach out to your friends more often

visit more museums and art galleries

talk to the moon

As always, please feel free to share your own suggestions and tips in the comments! <3

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learning to be alone is such a crucial thing to learn at all times during your life, but especially during your youth. and something to understand is that sometimes, protecting your peace comes at the cost of being alone but being alone is peaceful! and not as bad as you might think that it is.

being alone offers an opportunity for self discovery and growth and rest and relaxation and reflection and the list goes ON. being able to enjoy your own company is a SUPER power bcuz it genuinely nourishes you so much.

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note: while getting enough of different types of exercise is important, as different types of exercise bring different primary benefits, the most important thing is that you are moving your body! don’t feel pressured to do a strict amount of cardio per week if you don’t like cardio, especially if you are new to exercise. this goes for any other type of exercise. it’s totally okay to do the exercise you enjoy doing, as long as you are doing it!

how much cardio should you be doing?

while this may differ according to your personal health, conditions you may have, your goals, etc. (as with any other form of exercise), the general advice given by professionals and the American Heart Association is at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity or 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week. if we are going with 150 minutes per week, this would mean at least 21 minutes per day, or 30 minutes 5x per week. this schedule may vary depending on your schedule, but the overall goal is 75 or 150 minutes per week!

how much strength/weight training should you be doing?

while different professional sources have varying opinions on this, the most common advice is 60-90 minutes per week. if we are using 90 minutes per week, this would equal to 13 minutes per day, 18 minutes 5x per week, or 30 minutes 3x per week.

how much yoga/stretching should you be doing?

it is important to at least include a short cool down stretch after your workout to prevent injury and reduce soreness, but when it comes to yoga, it is recommended that you include at least a 1 hour session 3x per week, although doing a bit each day is considered ideal. using the guide of 3 hours per week, this would equal 26 minutes per day, 36 minutes 5x per week, or 60 minutes 3x per week.

how much pilates should you be doing?

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reminiscing + victoria’s secret PINK back then vs. now ♡︎♡︎♡︎♡︎♡︎

victoria’s secret PINK was the go to place w ur friends when y’all went shopping at the mall. every time i went to the mall back in middle school, i always made sure to stop there. i’ve always loved VS PINK. i always asked for victoria’s secret pink merchandise for my birthday or for christmas. it’s such a girly brand, however, it’s changed.

𝓇𝑒𝓂𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓈𝒸𝒾𝓃𝑔

ᴄʟᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ

VS PINK had clothing that i feel was very unique from other brands. the clothing was really cute and girly. the fold over yoga pants, panties, tops, etc … it consisted of sequin, glitter, animal print, and so on.

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the body sprays, perfumes, lipglosses … the packaging was TOP TIER ! i’m gonna forever reminisce about the beauty rush lipglosses (although, that was more victoria’s secret.) the scents of the sprays, perfumes, lotions, etc smell so good, but the packaging made it 10x better. i miss when the packaging was in cursive and had patterns on them. i still have some of my old beauty products from VS PINK. i don’t use them, but i keep them and pretty much treat them as if they’re a souvenir. lol

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do u all remember when VS PINK had school supplies such as notebooks, backpacks, etc ? what an era !!! i had a few VS PINK backpacks in middle and high school. i don’t have too much to say in this section other than the fact that the accessories and supplies were extremely cute. i also miss the cute tote/duffle bags.

ᴠꜱ ᴘɪɴᴋ ᴅᴏɢꜱ

this deserved its own section. the VS PINK dogs has to be the #1 souvenir of all souvenirs. i will NEVER get rid of mine ! i feel like they are so special. they were so cute and they had the glitter and animal print that i have spoken of already. i really hope they bring them back. this dog is their brand like seriously.

ʜᴏɴᴏʀᴀʙʟᴇ ᴍᴇɴᴛɪᴏɴ: ᴠꜱꜰꜱ

i loved the fashion shows the most out of everything. my favorite fashion show will always be VSFS London 2014 <3. the last VSFS was in 2018. i was so devastated because the fashion shows were my childhood. however, i’m so glad i was able to experience them. the robes, lingerie, blowouts, makeup, bombshell curls, and overall sex appeal. all of those things shape who i am today ! i see that they’re bringing them back, and i hope it’s just as girly, flirty, and glamorous as they were back then.

𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓃 𝓋𝓈. 𝓃𝑜𝓌

it’s not as girly anymore. they got rid of all the things that represented who they were. this is a brand for the girly girls, and now it doesn’t seem like that’s the aim. if u want og VS PINK, u have to thrift it. they stopped making products like the ones shown above a long time ago and it still haunts me to this day. not only is it the simple fact that they got rid of these details, but in my opinion i feel like it’s not even pink anymore and w the store being called VS PINK, it’s crazy to me how every time i go in there to shop, i see neutral colors. a lot of the apparel now looks like things u would see in old navy. i’ve seen a bunch of beige, navy blue, etc. i honestly feel like they lost their glamour when the fashion shows ended back in 2018 and they made their brand more size inclusive, which isn’t a problem at all, but i hate the fact that they got rid of the glitz and glamour when they made that choice. i don’t understand why they couldn’t keep the same look. victoria’s secret however, so cute in there. my fav. ♡︎♡︎♡︎ so flirty and fun.

victoria’s secret >>> vs pink. <333

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daily

- AM and PM skincare

- shower (cold shower for the last 3 minutes)

- moisturize !!!

- floss, mouthwash, brush teeth, clean your tounge

- walk 6-10k steps

- 7-9 hours of sleep

- take your supplements

- drink 1,5-2 liters of water

weekly

- shape eyebrows

- wash hair 2-3 times

- exfoliate your body

- face, hair, feet and hand masks

- hair oiling

- full body shave (face and body)

- change bedding

- clean your room

monthly

- deep clean your room

- everything shower

- mani and pedi

- hair trim

- teeth withening

- hair glossing

- laser hair removal

annually

- dentist appointments

- doctor checkups

- clean out your closet

• try to keep my room and bathroom as neat and clean as possible!! where do dolls live? in cute and clean houses!!

• constantly having something moisturizing and glossy on my lips! for example when i’m sleeping i’ll wear my laneige lip mask or a lip oil and during the day time my recent fav has been the peach and lily collagen lip balm(it’s super glossy!!!) and the maybelline pearl lifter gloss!

• if i don’t have on acrylic nails i keep my natural nails shaped and well manicured!!

• moisturizing my skin every night AND morning! not only is my skin always incredibly soft, but i feel like it makes my perfume and body glitter stick longer and smell stronger!! my absolute fav body lotions are the eos cashmere vanilla and strawberry dream!!

• always having a cute plushie charm on my purse!! this is such an incredibly cute and girly little detail to add on to your everyday accessories!!

• wearing body shimmer daily and focusing it on my neck, boobs, and arms!! I’ll mix shimmer spray with a shimmer powder or my fenty body lava!!

• drinking water out of a pink bottle!! I have to stay hydrated, so i take my water with me everywhere!! girly doll skin is hydrated, plump, and glowy!

• all of my accessories are PINK!! my purses, wallets, keychains, bag charms!! if i happen to not be wearing any pink clothing at least my accessories are pink

• JEWELRY!!! jewelry is a perfect way to add extra girliness!! i love wearing rose quartz bracelets, hello kitty charm bracelets, juicy couture earrings and bracelets!! anything cute

• all of my pens, notebooks, journals, and pencil pouches are pink and sanrio!! you can be cute and extra girly and still successful in school and work!!

🍨 doing your skincare every morning and every night! you don’t have to wear makeup 24/7 if you don’t want to but your face should ALWAYS be clean, moisturized, and protected with spf!!

🍨 keeping your facial hair well groomed!! so if you like waxing, threading, tinting for your eyebrows!! also tweezing and shaving any peach fuzz around your lip!! (i used to slack so bad with my eyebrows but recently i’ve been shaving them for the soft straight brow style!!

🍨 if you can’t get your nails and toes done all the time make sure they’re filed, well shaped, cut, and moisturized!! foot and hand masks are so easy and not super expensive!

🍨 always smell good!! even if it’s just body spray and not perfume make sure you have SOMETHING on!! and not just one or two spritz- DROWN yourself in it! the air and room should smell like a pretty bakery or sweet floral garden when you’re around!

🍨 moisturize your entire body! after every shower and before you leave your house!! and i LOVE scented lotions, they make my perfume waft and last so much longer!!

🧸 scent tip: rubbing the stick vaseline on your pressure points where you spray your perfume for longevity!!🧸

🍨 always have on some form of jewelry!! stud earring, hoop earrings, a necklace, a bracelet, anything you want!! but jewelry is always such a dainty and pretty accessory and just makes you look girly and put together

🍨 make sure your lips are soft and glossy!! chapped lips are NOT polished, pretty, or doll like!! i reapply my lip gloss any time, any place!!

My college is starting in Fall and I was thinking of doing this once my sem has started but these day all I do is slack at home so I thought why not make a good use of it. Also been inactive on tumblr for a long time, now its time to resume tumblr.

Health- 20 minutes daily exercise, eat healthy, sleep before 10pm, wake up before 5:30am, walk 8k-10k steps daily.

Mental health - do meditation daily, don't be on phone more than 30 minutes a day, do journal.

Hobby- Read a book per month, blog 3 times a week, watch one movie per month.

Social life- check on my friends regularly, talk with new people, join and participate in clubs in college, argue as less as possible (lol).

Acaedmics- score 9+ cgpa, spend 15-20 hours a weekon learning programming outside class, work on a skill that I can make money of atleast 25 minutes a day or 3 hours a week, complete assignment as soon as I am assigned, train myself to study for longer hours.

♡ Mindset : I deal with seasonal depression and even though I am on anti depressants I’ve made it a habit to walk for 10 minutes in the morning or afternoon today I waited a little to late and I felt myself getting sad. I was going to procrastinate but when I was watching one of my fav lifestyle YouTubers she motivated me to get up and go for my walk. As I walked I read a book and thought about my day and the progress I am making in my glow up journey.

♡ Health : I went grocery shopping yesterday and I bought a sweet cranberry kale salad kit. I loveee this salad kit I usually get it from Costco but I purchased it from ShopRite it was so good I had it for dinner with my rotisserie chicken and I added two serving sizes of feta such a bomb salad. I’ve been creating a Pinterest board for meal ideas and healthy meal plans.

♡ Self Care : when I went on my walk I decided to stop by dollar tree to look for a new journal. I want to start Quran journaling. I didn’t find any good journals sadly but I did pick up a foot mask I’ll be using that tomorrow. I needed that for a fact.

♡ Experience : I loveeee Pinterest so much like I have so many different boards and pins that I love so much and there are so many amazing creators on Pinterest who also have Tumblr pages. So I’ve been working on my Pinterest page for this blog and I can’t wait to share my Pinterest page once everything is done and uploaded.