14 of '14 | Part 2

For part two of this list, I decided to focus on my beauty favorites.

1.) BeautyBlender: I finally jumped on the BeautyBlender train and I'm not getting off any time soon. I was really hesitant to try it for a long time because of the price for what it is but let me tell you, it's so worth it. 

2.) Nars Sheer Glow: This is the best foundation ever hands down without a doubt. If you've never tried this and want to just bite the bullet and buy the $45 foundation.

3.) Rimmel Stay Matte Powder: I heard a couple people talking about this powder for a bit and I just never bought it because powder is an after thought for me but this is the best powder ever and it's dirt cheap.

4.) Dior Creme de Rose: Best lip balm ever, that's all I have to say. 

5.) Lightscapade: This past year I finally got into highlighters and this one from Mac gives you the best highlight ever, it's a little less intense than Soft and Gentle.

6.) Pure Zen (not pictured): Another product from Mac, I got this lipstick because I love Lauren Curtis and this is one of her all time favorite lipsticks so obviously I had to get it. I'm very picky about my nude lipsticks but this one just does it for me. 

7.) Brow Wiz: Another thing I finally got into this year was doing my eyebrows. I'm not, by any means, amazing at this or am I completely altering the shape of my brows but I am filling in areas that aren't quite right and I love this product for it, it's definitely worth the hype.

14 of '14 | Part 1

With another year come and gone I decided to create a list of the best (my favorite) fashion and beauty trends and items of this past year! 

1.) Birkenstocks: Love em or hate em Birkenstocks were everywhere this year and although it took me a little while to be completely head over heals for this trend I absolutely adore them now. They're the embodiment of trendy and comfy, a must have.

2.) Mini MAB: The whole mini versions of bigger bags trend was everywhere this year and as much as I'd love to by the micro Celine it wouldn't be that financially smart for me but I did buy Rebecca Minkoff's Mini MAB tote and I love this bag more than life. 

3.) Thigh High Boots: These became all the rage this year and I hope they don't go out of style anytime soon.

4.) Slip On's: Can you tell I'm a bit of a shoe junkie? I think that shoes can change the vibe of the outfit and Vans or Vans inspired shoes have been my life recently. I have a pair of snakeskin ones and quilted ones and I wear them constantly.

5.) Mirrored Ray Bans: I splurged and bought myself a pair of almost $200 sunglasses but honeslty it was worth it. I don't leave the house without them and they're made so well and they just look great with something extremely casual or dressed up.

6.) Vintage T Shirts: If they're actually vintage or not, it doesn't really matter but I've been in love with the look of old tanks or muscle tees with jeans or shorts or anything really.

7.) Ripped Jeans: I have a huge

love for ripped jeans, I hope these stick around for 2015.

One Lip Balm to Rule Them All | Nov. 2014

This is somewhat of a mundane topic but at the same time who doesn't need lip balm? I recently tried out the Christian Dior Creme de Rose lip balm and y'all I'm obsessed. Everything about this lip balm is amazing. The packaging is simple but beautiful and the product not only smells like roses but it's really moisturizing. I honestly put this on two or three times a day even when my lips aren't chapped. 

If you guys are think of getting this product but aren't sure because of the $27 price tag, I say go for it if you can. This is amazing and I think it's worth every penny.

Music Monday | Nov. 17

For the past week I've been obsessed with OctaHate by Ryn Weaver. It's such a good song and it'll make you feel like you can conquer anything. Just listen to it, this girl is seriously talented. 

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What I Wore | Nov. 12

I'm not going to lie this was a super last minute post. Wednesday snuck up on me and I had none of my posts finished.

Dress: Necssary Clothing 

Cardigan: Forever 21 

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff 

Fur Snood: Gap

Boots: Ralph Lauren 

What I Wore | Nov. 5

For my inaugural personal style post it's a mirror selfie. I know super lame but hey, it's something right.

I went out with my mom for lunch and to help her find some new jeans, it was so clouldy and rainy but don't worry it was still 75 in November, whatever it's Austin.

Scarf/shawl/blanket: Forever 21 

Shirt: Urban Outfitters 

Jeans: Zara

Boots: eBay 

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Watch: Fossil 

Music Monday | Nov. 10 | The Academy Is...

Due to the fact that I was reminded of their songs recently I've been on a major early to mid 2000s and music my sister showed me kick lately. I've been listening to huge throwbacks but one of the biggest has been The Academy Is... and y'all Y'ALL I actually remember listening to them after my sister told me about them on Purevolume and please tell me I'm the only one who remembers Purevolume, that was my shit.

Honestly I attribute my music taste to my sister, she was the one that introduced me to My Chemical Romance and The Used which were probably my very first favorite bands and deserve their own month of MM. Anyway good ol' LRob showed me The Academy Is... and I think Everything We Had was one of the first songs I put on my very first iPod. This is some of the music that shaped me into who I am that day and I'm still trying to figure out if that's a good thing or not.

Anyway I thought I'd relive some of the glory years with The Academy Is... and who knows maybe I'll have a throwback post every month. Anyway thanks for reading and if you remember things like Buzznet (not Buzzfeed) and classic Fueled By Ramen and how killer Fuse used to be, then this one is for you!

After the Last Midtown Show was the song that reminded me of them and this song might kill me a little. If you haven't heard this song yet, I urge you to listen. Plus I may or may not be getting a tattoo of a lyric from this song...maybe.