3 Gym-Appropriate Makeup Products

If you're like me and hate wearing makeup to the gym but also hate looking not your very best, these 5 products will change your daily gym routine! Wear these simple and light products too look pretty while breaking a sweat :)

                                                            1. Tinted Lip Balm

                                                                    Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm $7.00
                            Perfect for also keeping your lips hydrated, and it comes in a variety of flattering shades.

                                                                  2. Mascara 

                                                                    BADgal Waterproof Mascara $19.00
                 Mascara is always a must and this one is perfect because it is waterproof, so it won't smudge off with sweat. 

                                                             3. Concealer

                                                                   Clinique Advanced Concealer $18.00 
               This concealer provides maximum coverage and it will not crease or fade, so it can keep up with you at the gym!

What woman doesn't love for her eyelashes to look long, thick, voluminous and lump-free? Well, if you're like me and love quality make-up but don't want to break the bank, this post is for you ;) Mascara is personally one of my favorite beauty products, but, like most make-up now-a-days, can get expensive if you are looking for a popular, high quality brand. Although it is okay to splurge on things you love every now and then, mascara no longer has to be one of them. Here are 7 mascaras that work just as well as the high end stuff and are all under $10. Enjoy and stay fabulous!



                               Best Mascara For: Lengthening

    NYX Doll Eye Mascara $9.50 

                                  Best Mascara For: Volume

                                                      Maybelline Great Lash Lots of Lashes Mascara $6.40

                                                           L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara Curved Brush $7.29


                      Best Mascara For: Defining Bottom Lashes

                                                                   Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara $10.00


                                Best Mascara For: Thickening

                                                            Maybelline Volum' Express - The Flasies $7.77


                                 Best Mascara For: Definition

                                                      L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Million Lashes Excess $8.95
                                                                              (My personal favorite!) 


                         Best Mascara For: Clump-Free Lashes 

                                                                   Sonia Kashuk Lashify Mascara $6.99
                                                                             (Also available at Target)

So personally lately I have not been getting enough sleep. I know that for many working adults and/or students this can also be an issue, so that is why I decided to do this weeks post on how you can get better sleep. 

How you feel during your waking hours greatly effects how well you sleep during your resting hours. At the same time, the cure for sleep difficulties can often be found in your daily routine. Your sleep schedule, bedtime habits and day-to-day lifestyle choices can make a huge difference on the quality of your nightly rest. The following tips will help you optimize your sleep so you can be productive, mentally sharp, emotionally balanced and full of energy all day long. Enjoy! :) 

First things to take into consideration when it comes to a good nights sleep: 

1. Everyone's sleep schedule is different 
2. Everyone requires a different amount of sleep - it depends on the person (what works for some might not work well for others) but the typical amount of sleep adults need is eight hours a night

With that being said, here are tips for a better nights sleep:

Tip 1: Try and keep a regular sleep schedule, this will help tell your body when it is time to go to bed, which will make it easier for you to fall asleep at night. Some things that can help achieve this are: setting a regular bedtime and waking up at the same time everyday. 

Tip 2: Create a relaxing/peaceful bedtime routine, this will help you sleep easier and more deeply. Some things that can help achieve this are: keeping noise down, keeping your room cool (or at a desired temperature) and making sure your bed is comfortable. 

Tip 3: Exercise and eat right, this has always been an important rule for better sleep. Some things that can help achieve this are: staying away from big meals at night, avoiding alcohol before bed and cutting down on caffeine.


I hope these simple and easy tips help! I have been making shifts in my sleep routine lately and they have helped me. Sleep on!

8 Ways to Brighten Your Morning And Help You Wake Up In A Better Mood 

1. Go to sleep with you curtains/blinds halfway open - What better way to wake up then with natural lighting

2. Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier then you usually do - Not only will this give you more time in the morning, but you won't need to rush out the door; its nice to take time to get ready and not feel stressed so early in the morning

3. Stretch - Trust me on this one, you'll feel great and it will help you to wake up

4. Read a motivational quote - This can help get you motivated for the day and even set better goals

5. Drink coffee - I don't think this needs an explanation

6. Check your calendar - Make your day a little less stressful and be prepared for what you have to take on that day

7. Do a 30 minute workout - Whether it be jogging/running or a yoga routine, studies show that people who exercise in the morning are more likely to stick with their exercise routine and eat better throughout the day

8. Drink 8 ounces of water - Your body naturally wakes up dehydrated, so 8 ounces of water will help rejuvinate you in the morning

                                            Vintage Fashion

Vintage fashion has made a huge come-back over the last couple of years, and, I personally love it. Fashions from decades such as the 50s, 60s and 70s have been making their way back onto the runway and into our closets. I love the styles and prints from these eras and I couldn't be more than happy that their back. Here are some vintage style inspirations being worn by modern women today, enjoy! (Also, make sure you stop by the vintage room at Kellie's next time you visit, there is a ton of cute and great things in there!) :)

Paying It Forward 

Pay It Forward - "An expression for describing the beneficiary of a good deed repaying it to others instead of to the original benefactor"

This phrase has been around for a long time but is not something most people act upon on a daily basis. A lot of us live very busy lives and are concerned mostly with ourselves - and this isn't a bad thing, it just happens to be this way.

This past week while at work one of my co-workers was telling me of a woman who came into the store with her maintenance man, who is very poor, and let him shop around and paid for him to get new clothes - $150 worth. It touched my co-worker so much that she told me the story, which also touched me. It was refreshing to hear and to know that there are still genuinely good-hearted people in the world who help the less fortunate and expect nothing in return.

So as busy as we might be, there is always time to help someone who is in need or less fortunate; it does not have to be anything big either, it can be as simple as bringing someone at work who you know is having a not so good day a coffee or paying for someone's meal just because. Pay it forward, you'll be glad you did.

20 Ways to Pay it Forward:

1. Pay it Backward: buy coffee for the person behind you in line.
2. Compliment the first three people you talk to today.
3. Send a positive text message to five different people.
4. Let someone go in front of you in line who only has a few items.
5. Leave a gas gift card at a gas pump.
6. Have a LinkedIn account? Write a recommendation for coworker or connection.
7. Leave quarters at the laundromat.
8. Encounter someone in customer service who is especially kind? Take an extra five minutes to tell their manager.
9. Leave unused coupons next to corresponding products in the grocery store.
10. Send a gratitude email to a coworker who deserves more recognition.
11. Practice self-kindness and spend 30 minutes doing something you love today.
12. Write a positive comment on your favorite blog, website, or a friend’s social media account.
13. Leave a kind server the biggest tip you can afford.
14. When you’re throwing something away on the street, pick up any litter around you and put that in the trash too.
15. Pay the toll for the person behind you.
16. Everyone is important. Learn the names of your office security guard, the person at the front desk and other people you see every day. Greet them by name. Also say “hello” to strangers and smile. These acts of kindness are so easy, and they almost always make people smile.
17. Write your partner a list of things you love about them.
18. Purchase extra dog or cat food and bring it to an animal shelter.
19. Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. 
20. Run an errand for a family member who is busy.

                                                  5 Summer Trends To Still Rock 

                                                                                       1. Hippy 

2. Jumpsuits

3. Delicate Fabrics 

4. Sheer / Mesh

5. Bold Red Floral Print