How to Wake Up Early

I start school tomorrow. Unfortunately, I am not a big morning person. Waking up early in a bad mood can really put a damper on the day. I have devised a quite genius, in my opinion, way to wake up whether you are a night owl or not.

3.Waking up early enough can benefit in a lot of ways. Imagine this. The sun begins to rise through your lacy draped windows, you continue flipping through your favorite magazine and eat a delicious breakfast! I usually treat myself to an egg, french toast, but mostly cinnamon toast and some wholesome milk. Now realizing a lot of you may not be breakfast people I have some easy drink recipes below that are sure to way you up!

This is my favorite morning drink! 

2 peaches

1/2 cup raspberries

1 cup coconut water (I skip this)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup ice

Blend enjoy!

This drink is awesome because it is pink and tastes pretty good too!

1 cup raspberries 

1 large frozen banana

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 small handful basil (I skip this)

1 small handful kale (I skip this)

Blend and enjoy!

These drinks were bother from RawganicVegan, I usually subtract some and even add sugar. Of course you can add and substitute as you deem necessary.

2.Get excited for the day with a cute outfit! Some of us may not have this luxury, private schools.

1.Sometimes, it may seem silly but imagining you are somewhere else can really change your mood. Think. You are getting up early to head to work in NYC at your dream job and of course you awake in your posh apartment building. You can imagine the rest.

These are just 3 little things I do nowadays to get up early. I hope these helped somewhat and I hope you have lovely mornings to come, comment below what you do in the mornings. Enjoy!

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3 Ways You Are Beautiful

3 ways you are beautiful the way you are! Hopefully this makes you feel better when you are feeling down! It might just make you look at things differently.

3. Everyone is unique and has a talent! Find your talent, and trust me no matter how hopeless it may seem, you have one. Read about what you love and learn things! Knowledge can also set you apart from others.
                                   

 2.Everyone is beautiful! I know you may not believe it, but you are. Writing this I can't help but hum 'You are beautiful in every single way'.

1. Finally the last reason. Someone loves you know and someone will love you. There is someone for everyone and it doesn't matter if you are a nerd in high school or middle school and everyone hates you, so you think. Later in life, someone will be there! Please always remember things get better! Your happy ending is just a moment away, just remember to click play. Enjoy life, it goes by fast.

Thank YOU for being YOU

Makeup Shock

Every Friday is MAKEUP SHOCK! I bet you didn't know you the average women eats 7 pounds of makeup in her lifetime. Yeah, that means you. Kinda shocking??  What is in your in your lipstick anyway?? Oils??

Everyone has been freaking out about this "recent" discovery of leads and medals and other possibly harmful products in lipsticks. This issue has been around for longer than this past month, this past year even. Therefore it's time to talk. Beauty Bite, no no not the Beauty Bite segment with Mr. Kate on the youtube show The Platform, something much crazier. Imagine you are making lipstick, you, you have all the money in the world to make this product. What is so special about your lipstick? No medals? That is great, but how about you can eat it. Now step out of this daydream and welcome to reality again your dream came true! Bite Beauty Lipstick found exclusively at Sephora is now an amaaaaazing new lipstick (or semi new) that you can eat! Yes I said that correctly eat. No more worries, Hakuna Matata, now you have an amaze lipstick that you never have to worry about medals!  This lipstick is super safe for your mouth, however now you are wondering how safe is it for my wallet? Well I wish I could say it was lower, unfortunately $24. A very high price, therefore if you want some familiar brands let's go through the best lipsticks, without harmful ingredients of course.

High End:

3.LANCOME.

Lancome rogue in love, my personal fav has only a few ingredients none of which being potentially harmful! This is also a little pricey around $27 however still amazing color on lips!

2.BENEFIT.

Benefit full finish lipstick is only $18, some of you might say only?? Don't fret scroll down to see some drug store brands.

1.MAC.

Mac pro longwear lip creme, has a gorgeous finish only $16. MAC is known for there lipsticks, you didn't think we would leave them out did you?

Drug Store:

3.REVLON.

Revlon super lustrous collection is so creamy, the look is similar to MAC.

2.MILANI

Milani HD advanced lip color is amaaaaaazing! It reminds me of NYX a lot in look and is faboulous!

1.COVERGIRL

Covergirl lip perfection lipstick, amazing for your lips and your wallet, found at drugstores.

I hope you enjoyed this important post, if you did not already know about the harmful ingredients you know do! Also I wanted to provide some lipsticks I use and love that won't kill you. Enjoy!

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Whats in my Makeup Bag?

A new series here on Makeup Abattoir. This will show what is in my makeup bag, changes daily! Thanks so much! Enjoy!

Today I am using a Hawaiian makeup bag. Made in Hawaii. Cute and functional!

First I have my concealer, covergirl+olay, not my favorite at all however today is a hot day so I am using a sticky concealer.

Next, I have my Revlon gel shadows. This is in the palette canyon. I used the blue on the lower lash line and have it in my bag just in case.

Next, I have an Ecotools petite eye brush. This is in my makeup bag to replenish any gel shadow smears, eyeliner, or even touch up.

Next, I have waterproof eyeliner, hot summer days call for this. You never know when a water balloon is around the corner. This is by far the best, in my experience, and my favorite waterproof mascara.

Then we have Maybelline FIT Matte foundation, one of my favorite drugstore foundations especially exceptional on hot summer days, waterproof and great coverage!

Finally, Revlon Custom Eyes. I use this to set gel shadows and the black for my eyeliner. 

I realize today I was carrying drugstore makeup at it's finest. However, I hate to waste my precious high end makeup on a hot summer day. Days like this make me wonder if I am really going to miss summer. Kidding of course. Any who I hope you enjoyed and I will see you back here tomorrow. Byeeeeeee.

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Back to School Makeup

I finally decided to make a Back To School Makeup Look. There were so many options I finally just chose this one. Enjoy!

I really just focused on the eyes for this look. 

Step 1. I first used 'Haux' from MAC as a base. 

Step 2. I used an angle crease brush from Eco Tools, 
 and mixed MAC 'Gesso' with 'Haux' to give a lighter 
shadowy effect.

Step 3. I then highlighted the inner corners of my 
eyes with MAC 'Gesso'

Step 4. Next, I used a crayon eyeliner from MAC in the 
color 'Fasinating' as a back liner. I loved this look because
 I have been seeing a lot of my favorite makeup gurus and 
even actresses using a white back liner.

Step 5. Next I used MAC Graph Black roll up eyeliner
 on top, also in my upper water line and my lower water line. 
If you are not a fan of black eyeliner on the bottom lash line 
you can instead use a white eyeliner in your lower waterline 

Step 6. Finally mascara Dior Dior show by Dior is my
 favorite however a drugstore alternative is Maybelline 
Stiletto

I realize I used a lot of MAC in this however I have been obsessed with my MAC palette lately. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Tell me what your Back to School Essentuals are in the comments below. Don't forget to subscribe!
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Top 3 Old Hollywood Actresses

Remember Old Hollywood Glamour? Probably not, considering most of us our wannabes. These are the Top 3 actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age. Enjoy!

3. Now I love Marilyn Monroe, as much as the next girl but I find this sort of amusing. A lot of girls look up to her as an amazing goddess, essence of perfection, an angel on Earth if there where one. The sad actuality is,  she first as a young lady (meaning 20's) wanted to be THE sex icon, she got her wish. Everyone then thought of Marilyn Monroe as this sexy Hollywood actress. Later in life, as we all do, she regretted this in some ways I guess she realized she wanted to be smart rather than sexy. Well for some minds it was a little too late for her to change, and for others she was a genius. This is probably why you are scratching your head right now thinking 'Wait Marilyn- What??'. Not by any means does this make her a bad person, no! I love her famous white dress and all her style. She obviously must have been some kind of smart because when you think Old Hollywood Glamour you thing Marilyn Monroe. I guess we owe her a lot for that, or at least Hollywood does.

2. Of course we had to add Audrey Hepburn. I remember her from my fair lady! Didn't she say "Paris is always good idea." With a quote like that she has to be in the Top 3. From her graceful style, to her love for accessories and her always flawless look., sort of make you wonder how? I bet now you are wondering what foundation these top 3 used, must be doing something right in this photo she looks flawless!! Even her eyebrows are perfect. I love Old Hollywood and if you are not all about Marilyn Monroe then maybe Audrey is more your style. Maybe we love her because she is British? Or maybe she is a just an amazing actress. Either way she definitely deserves a spot on the Top 3.

                              


1. Rosalind Russel- She is by far my favorite. In every movie she seemed to add this grace and elegance to each character. I first loved her acting in Auntie Mame, one of my favorite movies of all time. Her character, so cultural and poised. Now don't get me wrong she was no snob. She had some of the most odd experiences too, she had traveled everywhere and was certainly inspirational. Who wouldn't want to be an Auntie Mame?  She also had one of my favorite Old Hollywood Glamour lips. The orange lip. Any skin tone can pull of the 'Auntie Mame Orange Lip'. If you haven't seen Auntie Mame, she will open doors for you doors you never dreamed existed. (Quote from the movie)

I hope you enjoyed this Top 3. I know I definitely admire these women for their amazing taste in fashion and those ever so bold Old Hollywood Glamour lips. Don't forget to subscribe if you enjoyed this. Comment below who is in your Top 3!

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Unboxing Birchbox

I recently received my August Birchbox!! Without further ado the unboxing!

The box is the original yay! For a brief time they changed it and now back to the original. 

First of course their theme! This is one of my favorite parts of birchbox. Each box has a theme depending on the time of the year, what is happening in the world, new tv series etc. This months theme was 'Finishing School'. My first impression was there must be finishing spray or products to perfect a look. On this page it talks of having a bold lip for confidence and such so I then figured must be lip stick. Only to my surprise...

Pretty set up so let's dive right in.

I first opened this little container to find Coola sunscreen and Dr Jart+ bb cream. I think the sunscreen is a sample size and I feel like I could get that for free anywhere. The bb cream I was not too excited about because it has SPF 45 and I am not a fan of SPF in my foundations. I actually tried this bb cream and I would not buy it. The only reason I really did not enjoy this is the coverage was too much. I am used to using sheer-medium and this is high-extreme, if you ask me. However if you like high coverage maybe you might like this product.

Next is uniqONE leave in hair mask. I very recently tried this product, and have mixed feelings.

The smell could have been better and it was a lotion consistency and felt greasy. My hair usually is very frizzy and I think it may have helped somewhat, although it felt greasy out of my hair, in my hair it actually helped! It made straightening and curly way easier. Over all I liked this product but please uniqONE, fix the smell bleh.

Next product was a bit odd, Jasmine Seven Fresh Feet Wipes. This although a bit odd I actually like. I am weird about keeping my feet clean, I can get them dirty but at home they must be clean (no judgments). Birchbox gives you 2 wipes and they are full size. On the back the maker talks about walking in the city with flip flops and wanting to clean them back at your apartment, a bit weird.

THis product was actually the first thing I saw, however waited to pick it up last. Guilty enough this color is on my fingers right now. It is inspired by four of birchbox's favorite cites and is called 'Reign in Spain'. Although I love this product, it is from the June Wanderlust box, disapointing. Still a gorgeous color, summery, but gorgeous.

And Finally there was an Ann Taylor trend look. I am going to do some looks based off of this for fun, look out for that!! I hope you enjoyed this! Comment below what you thought and if you have a birchbox or glam bag and what you got!

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3 Ways to Soften a Makeup Look

Sometimes, with a harsh smokey eye, a bold lip, or a dramatic cat eye it can overpower your face and that is the last thing you want from your makeup! These are the top 3 ways to soften your makeup look!

3. Blush 

Blush can sometimes overtake your face, make you look sickly, or work against your makeup look. While this picture is an exaggeration, the sad truth is it happens. To soften this look is simple. Remember that pesky foundation that stays on your brush after application don't wipe it off just yet. After applying blush pat the foundation over your existing blush. The blush is still visible, however it looks like a layer of skin between you and the blush making it a more natural look.

2. Bronzer

If you don't already use bronzer it is a great option. Sometimes foundation can be overbearing and foundation can bring the sun kissed glow back, if you apply it correctly that is. Above the brown areas are where you apply. It is basically used for the frame of your face. Think of it as adding some dark to the areas that sun naturally would hit you.

3.Eyeliner 

This can soften your look immensely. When you use blackest black eyeliner, a thick line, or a dramatic cat eye you may need a softer touch. Using a black eye shadow and a defining brush to set your eyeliner for a softer feel. Another way is to Take a white eye shadow or eyeliner and place it at the bottom outer corner of your eye to brighten and again add a softer look.

I hope you enjoy this. I thought this was necessary as many people are beginning to get back into fall makeup these are ways to soften your looks and ease into fall.

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3 Ways to Keep Summer Alive

With all this Back to School talk I can't help but feel a little sad. Summer actually does not even end until September 21! Let's make it last!!

3. Summer foods and drinks! Nobody ever said you had to stop drinking or eating those delicious summer beverages/foods. In the summer spirit start the day (before school or work) with a some summery fruit to start of a still summer, day!

2. Just because school starts does not mean that popsicile you have loved since you were 10 disappears! Break them out and have a treat, makes for an awesome after school snack!

1. Go to the pool!! If your local pool or your friends pool stays open longer, take advantage of it! Go to the pool relax. Alternative(since not everyone has a local pool or beach option) is a spa day. I know, how is that summer? Simply use your summer scents and most colorful bath bombs, and also of course cucumber mask.

I hope you enjoyed this, although it is sad summer is ending fall is still exciting!I hope none of you are depressed about fall, if you are these tips will help you hopefully. 

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How to De-Pot MAC Eye shadow

While yet again de-potting another MAC eye shadow I figured I would share with you how I do this!

Materials! This already feels like a science experiment (Oh Dear), This is all you need! 

A straightener or flat iron, your MAC eye shadow, and a small knife 

(don't worry you won't be performing surgery) 

1. First, heat your flat iron or straightener as high as it can go!

            

2. Next, take your handy dandy knife and pop out the eye shadow. Stick the tip of the knife into the are you see that the two pieces disconnect and viola! 

3. Next place the smaller pot you just disconnected on your pre-heated straightener. When I do this is generally take the knife and continuously pick it up, when you notice the pot is sticking to the straighter that means the plastic is melting ( don't worry it generally does not get on the straightener, if it does however one your flat iron or straightener cools simply wipe it of with a cloth!)

4. Now that the plastic is heated you can remove the eye shadow. Carefully do this, take your time if not you may cut the eye shadow!

5. BONUS The next step is not by any means required, I then take the larger pot (remember that?) I put that on the straightener, for about 5 seconds and then I am able to remove the sticker which has the eye shadow name on it! Then put this on the back of the eye shadow so when you run out you will know the name!

6. Finally, the reason why you would even de-pot in the first place, to fill in pallets. Palettes are $10 at MAC, you can get the m in duos or quads, I suggest getting them in quads, they are the same price and it makes sense to get more for less (I am going to stop before I sound like a commercial).

Now you have filled or added another color to your MAC pallet AND you have an empty pot! Soon to come creative things to do with these empty containers, and if your not that crafty you can take 6 of these to a MAC store for a free, that's right free no purchase necessary, lipstick!!

I hope you enjoyed this, I wanted to share how I do it in case you were wondering how or wanted to compare or anything in between.

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Back to School Haul

Hi guys! SO today I am super excited finally posting the Back to School Haul! Back to School shopping is always so bitter sweet, in some ways it's really fun, and in others really depressing almost because that means, summer is over. Which I am trying to put in perspective this year, summer the season is not actually over until September 21 right?? So why does school have to ruin it? I pledge to keep using summer colors until I cant use them anymore (or until fall comes whichever comes first). Alright, I have so much to share with you so let's get started!

First of all, I had to get a pencil case that I would love love love, because a pencil case is like my locker away from locker, and my locker is my home away from home, very sacred. I loved this one it has a cool design and although it will take a lot of room up, I love it! 

Next I wanted to add some color! I bought some erasers, little post its, to hold pages, note cards, note card holders, ruler, and of course book covers. I was not that impressed this year with book covers I usually get huge elaborate designs but, not this year. Just a few basic colors to cover my otherwise bare books.

Then of course pens and pencils, white out and some binders. I have such a large variety of writing utensils this year so proud of myself!

Next I needed a scientific calculator, and some colorful folders. Sparkly folders, plaid, floral, and yes even One Direction. No judgments please my friends decided we all need to be matching this year. Oh dear.

Probably one of my fav things I bought is the two comic booky notebooks. They say "KA-POW!" and "CRAAAAASH!" I thought they were just too cute, since I recently bought some clothes from Forever 21 that are also comic booky! My composition books are pretty classic, but none the less special. Finally, a journal for my creative writing class (so excited!).

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Next is my lunch box. I don't actually even like this all that much, however I never do. This one is water proof and made out of whatever they make wet suits out of. I bought this during Shark Week, go figure.

Locker!!!!! I suppose my locker is sort of a home away from home, but I find it hard to say that sometimes imagining how someone else, maybe someone really gross, had it the year before me (bleh). So why not decorate it to distract me from that disturbing truth? A pink locker shelf, Some magnet decor, and of course cheetah print post it's (Anyone remember the Cheetah Girls???).

Alright guys, I hope you enjoyed this haul as bitter sweetly as I did. Other than this I also bought some paper etc. however did not want to bore anyone with those average things. I hope this did not make you eel super sad that summer is ending however although scary, change can be good, right? Right.Comment below what your favorite part of back to school is!

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