So I recently purchased the Carli Bybel Palette because the first time they were for sale they were sold out within minutes! I was looking forward to using it because of the mauve-y colors that are perfect for fall and winter. Now that I finally have it here is my review...

Hey guys! Being that today is Mani Monday I wanted to show you guys a quick tutorial of how I personally do my own nails at home. I always get them done at a salon but I change my own polish like twice a week so I've gotten pretty good at doing them really fast while still making them look good. 

Today I will be flying out to Los Angeles, California which happens to be one of my favorite places ever! I would spend my summers there as a kid however, I haven't been there as an adult so I cannot wait til I arrive. My boyfriend and I are going to be staying there for 6 days and although at first we were nervous because six days seems like a lot we decided to go for it anyways. Many people always ask me how is it that I am able to "afford" to go on vacations while having all these other bills to pay but it's really not that difficult as long as you're able to cut costs in other areas in order to be able to vacation with out spending a ton of money. 

Before I started using a foundation I spent a lot of time reading reviews on which liquid foundation was good for combination skin since my t-zone is oily and the outer part of my face can get really dry.

The first foundation I tried was the Infallible by L'Oreal in the shade Sun Beige. This was the more popular foundation at the time I was looking for one and since I already love L'Oreal products I decided to start with this one. I wore it for about 2 months and although I liked how matte it made my face look I also felt like it would dry my skin out. I would even mix it with about 3/4 foundation and 1/4 of the ELF tinted moisturizer since I needed some spf over the summer and it was still too dry. As the day went on I also felt like it would settle into the creases in my face which I did not like at all! I still think it was a great foundation to start with but I'm happy that I've found others that I love a lot more.

So for this weeks meal prep I made a fairly easy meal that does not require a lot of time or ingredients. 

Thinking about joining a Sorority or Fraternity but aren't sure if it is right for you? I had the same question myself when I was a freshman in college. Going into college I knew nothing! I didn't know anyone that went to a university or that was in Greek organizations so I had to go searching for these things on my own. I remember going to the organization fair and seeing all the different Greek orgs that they had. At the time I was so confused and did not know anything about them so I decided to go to their informationals.


I went to a couple of sorority informationals with my friend and thought it was the weirdest thing ever. I thought that the concept of having a pledge parent or "big" sounded kind of lame. At the time, my perception of sororities and fraternities were all that I had seen on movies and TV. It looked like they got way too wild and that they only hazed. I also thought that being surrounded by a bunch of girls all the time just wasn't my thing. That is when I decided that no matter how fun Greek life looked, it just wasn't for me. So I stopped pursuing it.

That was until one year later when I went to a state university who was having a party for a co-ed Fraternity on their campus. I went with a bunch of my friends from school and headed over there. Once we were there I noticed that it was way different than any of the orgs we had on our campus. I just found it so much more friendly and it had a family aspect that I really enjoyed. That night my friends and I knew that was the fraternity that we'd want to pledge for.

It took a lot of hard work because we had to start that fraternity up at our school however, it was well worth it! Once you join a Greek organization, it is like joining another world of all these things you never knew before. You learn the greek alphabet and the terms that only greeks know. The best thing is that you meet so many people from other chapters/schools and those are the ones that become your life long friends. The crazy thing about that is you would have never met if it wasn't for being in that organization. I can truthfully say that I have met some of my great friends through this organization.

If you are wondering why I haven't named my organization yet, it is because I am not writing this post to promote my particular organization but instead to hopefully convince those who are thinking about joining one to just go for it! If you are paying 40K a year for your education you might as well get some fun out of it.

These are the 4 main reasons you should join a Greek organization this year ...

1. Lifelong friendships
You will meet so many people that have the same interests as you. You will be surprised to see that there are many people out there that can relate to you.

2. Unforgettable moments
You will be able to visit other chapters/schools so you will feel like you get to experience the school with out actually going there. You'll go to many parties and school events at your school as well as other schools. I went to a small university so being able to go to events at state universities gave me that "big school" experience. Even if you don't like to party a lot you will still meet people like you that will enjoy just hanging out just as much as you do. Keep in mind there are business and education greek organizations out there as well :)

3.Networking. 
I got my current job through a member of my fraternity. Not only that but I worked with 3 other people that were in it so I didn't go through the awkward phase of not knowing anyone at work. I know many other people that have connections and it is all through this organization. There are also many different emails that you sign up to once you join that are specifically for job postings.

4. Make your college experience worth it!
I am not saying that the only way for you to experience college is to join a fraternity or sorority but it definitely makes it very fun. You will always have something to do on the weekdays and weekends.

Are you in a fraternity or sorority ? If you have any advice or experiences with fraternities or sororities please share them !

Happy first day of Fall!! In honor of today's date I will be sharing my top ten favorite things about this new season :)




1. Pumpkin everything. I love Pumpkin Spice Lattes and pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top! 


2. Halloween. If dressing up in costumes was acceptable throughout the year I would definitely do it but it's not so I definitely look forward to it in October.
3. Comfy clothes and boots. Shorts and tank tops are cool and all but big and warm sweaters are much more comfy. 


4. No more bugs. 


5. Thanksgiving. Good food and family time is good for the soul.

6. Cuddling. They don't call it cuddle weather for no reason.

7. Perfect weather. Not too hot, not too cold.
and...
8. It's pretty! The leaves change color and the sky always looks so pretty.

9. Netflix and Movies. When it's too chilly to go out you can just hang out at home with friends or your significant other watching movies all night.

10. Christmas is coming! The most wonderful time of the year is almost here!

This month I decided to not only get Ipsy but to sign up for Birchbox as well. Like Ipsy, it is a monthly subscription for beauty products that only costs $10 a month. I hadn't heard as many reviews for Birchbox as I had for Ipsy but I decided to give it a try.
 
The Ipsy bag contained 5 different products which are
1. NYX colaborated with Ipsy for an eyeshadow trio. This is exclusive to Ipsy subscribers and I really love the colors because they are more on the neutral side. I love to wear browns and golds so I will be using this one for sure.
2. Lipstick by Liptini in the color special edition Startlet Cocktail. It is a really nice shade of red but since I prefer matte lipsticks I don't know if I'll wear it yet.
3. Formula X nail polish in the color Ignite is a really nice deep red. I love it because the polish goes on almost like a gel and it is just a really nice color.
4. Eau Thermale Soothing Moisture Mask is for redness or overly dry skin. Although I haven't used it I am looking forward to it since I sometimes get red spots on my face.
5. Lastly, I got a Rosehip and Hibiscus moisturizer from Bayberry Naturals which is a really fresh and light facial cream. I'm normally not a huge fan of creams and moisturizers but this one is nice.


The Birchbox contains 5 products also and I was pretty impressed for it being my first time receiving this subscription.
1. The first product that caught my eye was the Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow in the medium/deep color. It’s a sample size brow gel with a little applicator brush. I used it twice already and like how it keeps my brow hairs in place but I don’t think this is sufficient to make my eyebrows look the way I want them to. ip
2. Amika Shield Style Extending Spray is a spray that protects your hair against frizz and extreme heat. This is perfect for using it when traveling and the best thing about it is that is smells sooo good !
3. Dr. Brandt Pores no more cleanser is a best-selling face wash that is supposed to minimize pores in order to get that soft, smooth skin. I haven’t used it yet but I don’t think the size of the bottle is enough to fully make a judgement on it.
4. Harvey Prince has a perfume called Eau So Divine. It’s a good scent but I am just not very fond of perfume samples.
5. Last was the POP Beauty - POP Portfolio Eyeshadow in the shade Sugar Plum. It is a really nice and pigmented color palette and I know I will be using it for sure.

 September was a really great month for Ipsy and although I did like Birchbox I think that Ipsy was the winner in my book. If you are wondering whether or not to subscribe to Ipsy or Birchbox I say go for it. It is only $10 a month and you can cancel whenever. Even if you don't always like everything that comes in the box/bag it is still worth the ten dollars and it's pretty fun to receive this each month.

Which was your favorite subscription this month?

 So since I am pretty new to the "blogosphere" I have decided to create this list so that you can learn a little bit about me.

 1. I love to cook! This can be due to the fact that I love eating even more but the thought of learning a new recipe and sharing it with friends or family makes me happy.

 2. I hate to clean. No, that doesn't mean I am dirty it just means I despise having to clean my room or my bathroom. I really wish that I could pay a housekeeper to clean my house biweekly but since that isn't in my budget right now I guess I'll stick to half ass cleaning my house.

 3. I like a very wide variety of music. I could be listening to Coldplay one minute and the next minute I could be yelling out "2 Chainz!". It really all depends on my mood.

 4. I'm extremely independent. I have always been used to doing things on my own since a very young age so sometimes I don't ask for help when I need it.

 5. I am veryyy opinionated. Doesn't mean I will always voice my opinion but if someone asks me for my opinion then I'll definitely tell them what I think.

 6. I love to read! People look at me funny when I say that and I'm not sure whether it's because reading isn't a "cool" thing to do or if it's because they don't picture me as a reader. Regardless I have read hundreds of books and am always open to suggestions for my next read.

 7. I am a human GPS. Well, kinda. I pay real close attention to my surroundings so that I know how to get there again or back home with out an actual GPS. The reason for this is because my mom used to tell me that it's important to pay attention in case I ever got kidnapped. LOL.

 8. I am a Latina. More specifically I am Mexican American and I am very much fluent in Spanglish. I think I speak and write in both Spanish and English with out even realizing it.

 9. I am really bossy. I think that kind of goes along with me being a Latina lol. I really do think that things should be done my way or no way at all. (I am currently working on fixing that)

 10. I consider myself good at giving life advice. I've been through a lot of crazy events and experiences and would love to connect to people that have gone through similar situations.

 I'm not that bad am I? If you want to know anything else about me make sure to comment below!

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