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New Blog!

2013-10-29T01:36:00.001-04:00

Hey everyone!

I am sure you can tell that this blog hasn't seen the love and attention it deserves... Well, that is because I have been working on a NEW blog! It is a Lifestyle, Health, and Beauty Blog!

Please check it out and subscribe! Just click the link: KaylaChantel

I hope to see some of you over on my new blog!

Thank you!
Kayla

Happy Looks Good On You

2013-08-06T22:33:00.007-04:00

Hello everyone!

I usually don't write blogs "like this" (sitting in front of the TV), I usually mull my thoughts over for a few days and then start writing, but this episode of Oprah hit me so hard, I had to grab my laptop and start writing!

Oprah had a woman on the show named Toni Morrison and they talked about an interview they did many years ago. Part of their discussion was about letting your face speak what is in your heart. Whether you are talking about your children, loved ones, friends, or coworkers - people need to be seen. When one of those people walk into the room, your heart is glad to see them, but does your face show it? Many of us are so concerned with with "other people" think that we seem to have put the mute button on ourselves.

You know you've been in that situation, you see someone you haven't seen in a while and all you want to do is wrap your arms around them and give them a big bear hug, but you settle for a one armed-half-hug because you don't want to seem to excited (there's people around...geesh). Have you ever noticed what reaction MOST people give that kind of embrace? They are genuinely HAPPY for you! They feel the love! Hell, sometimes they want to join in on the hug because positive emotion is just so contagious! And even more importantly, the person who is receiving that hug feels SO special!

Don't let your true feelings be muted, life is too short to worry about what other people think.

Life is SHORT! Be in the moment! Your feet will still hurt in five minutes so when you come home from a long hard day and your child comes up to you and wants to show you all of the cool things she painted at school "Mommy, mommy LOOK!!!" and you stop for a moment and wish you just had five minutes to put your feet up, I say this... Grab your little one, sit her on your lap and put your feet up and listen to all the stories she has to tell you :) When your little one, loved one, friend, etc walks into a room and your eyes light up and you make time for them, it shows them how valued they are. Toni shared an example of a time when her eldest son came into the room and showed her a painting he did at school, she said "Oh, that's nice!", she said he ripped that painting up into tiny pieces and let them fall to the floor. She asked him why he did that and he said, because I saw that little smile on your face. She instantly knew what he meant. It was that dismissive little "uh huh, oh nice, oh sure" kind of response. You can make your best friend feel that way, your mother, or your spouse. When someone wants to share something with you, BE there with them and be grateful that they have chosen to spend that time with YOU.

Now, some of you might be thinking, "what do you mean 'BE' there, I'm sitting right across from my boyfriend/best friend etc", yes but are you mentally and emotionally there with them? If your cell phone is in your hand; you are not really there. BE in the moment with those you choose to spend your time with. Hang on to their every word and let your face speak what is in your heart.

When you are in the moment you can truly appreciate and experience life. So many of us get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we don't always LIVE, we just exist. This is a saying I have held close to my heart for as long as I can remember. I forget it, often, but I always come back to it. I think to myself, if today was my last day, what kind of stories would I have to share in heaven? I could tell you about the long, hard day I've had - I have had a lot of those. But what about the fun things in life, the things that make memories. I watched a TV show recently and the main character was out on a first date and he was asked "what do you like to do, what are your passions" and he said "I like bowling"... I don't want my answer to be bowling. I want to talk about all of the things I am passionate about, and not have to stop and think about what those things are. When you are in the moment and you (yes I am going to say it, yes it is very cliche) "stop and smell the roses" you will see things a little differently. When you make time to find the beauty in every day life, you will be happier and filled with more joy.

Think about it for a second... When you really sit back and relax, what do you see? I bet you notice the pretty rainbow after the rain, or maybe you see the fresh morning dew on the grass in your backyard. When you rush through life because all you are thinking about is getting the kids off to school, or turning in that report - you miss all of those things. Life is what you make it, my friends. You can choose to have a happy life or you can let those opportunities pass you by. Now, I am not saying that everything is always rainbows, lollipops and fucking sunshine... sometimes life kicks you in the pants and you really need to let it all out. You might be mad for a month! That is okay too, but bring yourself back and remember to allow the beauty in :)

Whether you are reading this thinking I am totally nuts or you are right there with me, I have a challenge for you. These are my top 3 rules for being happy and I challenge you to practice them :)

1. Decide to be happy

You can only be happy if you choose to be. You wake up and realize the alarm clock didn't go off, you are about to be late for work, the line up at Starbucks is WAYYYYY too long, but you finally sit down at your desk and take that first sip - only to realize the lid wasn't on properly and that warm fuzzy feeling in your chest is actually hot fucking lava coffee all over your shirt - THAT could really mess up your day, OR you can say, "Well, its a damn good thing I didn't clean out my car like I planned to on the weekend, I should still have that sweater in there... might stink, but its dry" and then tell your shitty but funny story when you go out for drinks later that night.

2. Make other people happy

I find immense pleasure in making other people smile. Whether it is a "Hey I saw this while I was out the other day and thought of you" gift or just telling someone they look nice today. Making someone else's day can often have the same effect on you. I am sure you have done it before, it's pay day and you are feeling good so you decide to pay for a coffee for the person standing in line behind you. It probably cost you less than $2 but I bet you will have made that person's day! It has happened to me before and then this magical little thing happens, you want to "Pay it Forward". Someone does something nice for me - holds the door, gives me a compliment, or buys my coffee - I can guarantee the next 5 people I see are getting a MEGAWATT smile from me and a compliment and a free coffee! It feels SO good to share the sunshine :)

3. Accept that you cannot change anyone expect yourself

In life we encounter all kinds of people. Some of them we fall in love with, some of them just dream about serving them a shit pie like Milly did... If you dont know what I am talking about please watch this video:

So yes, sometimes I want to do that to people because I just dont understand them. Why are some people so mean?! Shit pie. Why do people leave their animals (or children) in a hot car?! Shit pie. Why this, why that, WHY WHY WHYYYY???? Shit Fucking PIE!

You can drive yourself CRAZY my dear wondering why this and why that. When you realize that you cannot change people and you cant figure everyone out, you will be a lot happier. Do not waste one precious minute of your life thinking about those kinds of people. People will only change for themselves, you might be able to help people but in the end you cannot change anyone, you can only change yourself. So when all you want to do is scream WHYYY?! Step back, pretend you've given them a shit pie, smile, and move on :)

So, please remember to let your face show how your heart feels, be in the moment, and take the steps you need to take to live a happy, healthy life :)

If you want to see more posts like this, please head over to my new blog: http://iwanttobestrongnotskinny.blogspot.ca/

xoxox
Kayla

Are you on Pinterest?

2012-02-06T13:17:00.000-05:00

Have you guys heard of this AMAZING website yet? If not, you NEED to go to www.pinterest.com right now… Are you there yet? Yes? Okay, good :)

Now, you’ll have to request an invite but I promise it is worth the wait! It shouldn’t be more than 2 weeks.

You get to create these virtual Design Boards and you can “Pin” things to your boards! You can create one for all of your favourite makeup, hair styles, and nail polish etc. Or maybe you want to make a board for your upcoming wedding/prom/graduation etc and you want to have one place where you can post all of the pictures for hair, makeup, dress options etc!

It is addictive and you are guaranteed to look at the clock and realize you just spent 2 hours “Pinning”… It’s a beautiful thing!

If you ARE on Pinterest already, leave your username as a comment and I’ll follow you! You can follow me by clicking the link in the top right hand corner of this page!

Xoxo
Kayla

Thank you for reading!

Yours Truly,
Kayla

Is She Missing? Nope! Just Swamped!

2012-02-06T13:11:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone!

I am so sorry for the lack of blog posts. I have been working out at the gym a lot and just workin’ on my fitness hahaha! This is also the LAST semester of school for me, so everything has just been so busy! I have also started a new Fitness Blog so that has been a lot of work, but fun work :)

I have picked up some awesome new products and can’t wait to review them for you guys. I’ll give you a hint… Chanel Spring Collection and Garnier anddddddd Laura Mercier….

I hope you are all doing well and haven’t given up on my blog!

Xoxo
Kayla

Thank you for reading!

Yours Truly,
Kayla

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2012-01-01T00:06:00.003-05:00

Hello my loves!

I hope you have an AMAZING 2012!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Thank you for reading!

Yours Truly,
Kayla

Sephora Purchase: New Perfume!

2011-12-14T00:39:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone!

I hope you are all doing well! I took a break from studying and writing papers and exams today to do a little shopping. I bought a few things for a friend for Christmas and then I decided to use my VIB $20 Gift Card on myself :) So I bought a new perfume! I decided on Philosophy's "Unconditional Love", it is AMAZING! The website doesn't really have a good breakdown of what the perfume smells like, but this is what they say about it:

"unconditional love spray fragrance is a soulful, sweetly warm scent to leave you feeling surrounded by love and happiness.

features & benefits

a soulful, sweetly warm scent

feel surrounded by love and happiness

passionate and enduring"

I really love it and can't wait to wear it tomorrow!

Now, down to business... I feel like if there was a Perfume Rehab I would be their number one, returning customer. Are any of you perfume-a-holics like me?

What is your FAVE scent? Do you have a FAVE perfume? What's one perfume you WISH you could have? Leave your answers as a comment below! xoxox

Love ya!

Thank you for reading!

Yours Truly,
Kayla

REVIEW: Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron

2011-11-22T22:20:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone!

I was sent the Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron from the wonderful people at Flat Iron Experts for my review and I've got some great things to say about it!

Before I begin my review I want to remind everyone that in no way, shape or form will my review be swayed or changed or influenced just because I did not purchase these items. I know that I want honest reviews from the blogs I read and videos I watch, I would never want to be lied to. So I promise you I will never give false reviews! Okay with that out of the way... Here is my review!

I have been using the Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron (1.5 inch) for about 2 months now, I wanted to really review it, and I have to say… it is AMAZING! My hair has never been very good for curling; its stick straight and curls never hold. But this curling iron has really changed everything! It doesn’t pull, snag, or catch my hair at all. The cord is a swivel cord so it is really easy to work with and doesn’t get all tangled up. The spring on the clasp is awesome; it really holds your hair in place! One of the coolest things about this curling iron is that the temperature control pops in and out so you can’t accidentally turn the temperature up/down while you’re doing your hair. I really love this curling iron and it has made doing my hair an actual PLEASURE instead of work! My hair always feels soft and healthy after I’ve curled it, I love it!

Click on the Picture to go to the Website!

After I curled my hair!

Here are some specs from the website:

The Babyliss Pro Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron is rated #2 on our Best Curling Iron list for one reason alone and it is the price. If price wasn't a factor, this curling iron will for sure be the #1 choice. The Babyliss Tourmaline Ceramic Curling iron emits negative ions and far-infrared heat that brings a number of additional benefits to your hair:

1. Eliminates static electricity
2. Neutralize odors
3. Preserve more moisture within the hair shaft
4. Causes less damage to the hair cuticle

From our expertise and customer reviews, most people are saying that tourmaline curling irons gives longer lasting curls compared to the non-Tourmaline or Ceramic Hot Tools curling irons and other drugstore brands. The Babyliss curling iron comes with 40 adjustable heats setting up to a scorching 428 F perfect for all hair types. Two other great benefits of choosing this curling iron is the 2 year warranty and the fact that this curling iron is Dual Voltage, meaning you can use this curling iron anywhere around the world while you travel. If you want a curling iron that is up to date and wouldn't mind paying a bit extra. This would be your choice. Flat Iron Experts recommend the Babyliss Tourmaline Curling Irons with 100% Confidence.

Available in:
Spring Handle: 0.75", 1", 1.25", 1.5"

Features:

5 barrel sizes available
Unique POP-IN/POP-OUT temperature control
Ultra-powerful heaters that provide fast, steady maximum temperatures
Instant heat recovery
40 heat settings
Heats up to 428ºF(220ºC)
Slim rubberized handles
Tourmaline/Ceramic closes the hair cuticle resulting in smooth, glossy hair.
Tourmaline/Ceramic plus heat emits NEGATIVE IONS which eliminate static electricity and neutralize odors and bacteria.
Tourmaline/Ceramic barrels retain heat more efficiently, distribute it more evenly and eliminate damaging hot spots.
Tourmaline/Ceramic radiates faster drying FAR-INFRATED HEAT, which dries hair from the inside out, preserving more moisture within the hair shaft and causing less damage to the hair cuticle.
Extra long, heavy duty swivel cord
Dual Voltage
Two year warranty

It is absolutely amazing and I really recommend it to anyone looking for a new curling iron! I really took my time reviewing this for you guys and I believe anyone who purchases it will be very happy with it!

To read more about this curling iron please click here!

To visit Flat Iron Experts website please click here!

Thanks again to the wonderful people at Flat Iron Experts for sending me this amazing tool! Without people like them I wouldn't be able to try out so many cool new things and review them for you guys! So thank you!

Thank you for reading!

Yours Truly,
Kayla

New Pictures!

2011-10-06T22:19:00.000-04:00

I thought I would post a few new pictures!

JDRF: Last Day for Donations!

2011-10-04T08:28:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone, today is the LAST day for donations as the Ride for a Cure is tomorrow. I am only $55 away from reaching my goal so if any of you can help me out I would really appreciate it! If you donate $20 or more you will get a tax receipt automatically! PLEASE help me reach my goal! :)

http://t.co/zuEK00Y4

I need some FEEDBACK!

2011-09-21T08:09:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves,

I need some feedback from you guys. Would you be interested in "health, fitness, and healthy eating" component to my blog? I have recently made some changes to my diet (meaning what I eat... Im not on a 'diet') and I have been hitting the gym at least 4-5 times a week.

Please leave a comment below telling me if you would be interested in recipes, workouts, etc.

Thanks!!

Love,
K

What You Can Expect!

2011-09-21T08:05:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves!

Just wanted to let you know what you can expect in the next few posts!

1) What I picked up at MAC
2) New ESSIE nail polishes I picked up (from their Fall 2011 collection)
3) New hair products I am using and what I like/dislike about them

So stick around for some awesome new posts!

Love,
K

Don't Worry, Be Happy: How to deal with the stress of school and/or life!

2011-09-20T21:29:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves!

I thought I would do a post about stress and back to school. This time of year tends to be really stressful for young teens, teens, and young adults. Many of us are going back to school or starting out at a new school/college/university for the very first time. It can be really scary! I remember when I started university, I was terrified. I thought for sure I was going to be crushed by the workload; it was so overwhelming and I really had to try hard to keep my head above water. I didn’t have anyone I could turn to and say “hey how do I cope with all of these new changes in my life?!”… So I am hoping I can be that person for you!

A few things to remember:

1) Change is good! It might not feel like it but trying new things, going new places, and the butterflies in your tummy that go along with it are all GOOD things! You will become so much wiser, stronger, and self-assured. YOU CAN DO THIS!

2) You are NEVER alone. You might think you are the only person who is scared or stressed or unsure of what they are doing in life but I promise you, everyone else is just as unsure… They are feeling the same way as you. There is a funny quote, but I can’t remember who said it… “Everyone hates their 20’s, that’s why they all drink so much…” It is so true! Many people are unsure of who they are at this age (and even older!) life expects a lot from you and sometimes it is hard to know where you are going. But don’t fret; enjoy each and every day and don’t stress about tomorrow. You are on this path right now and who knows, next week it might change and all of the sudden you realize that cooking is really your passion, not physics… and that is OKAY! Or you might go through all of high school thinking you are going to go to university to become a doctor, and then at the end of grade 12 you realize you really want to be a mechanic… GO FOR IT! What I am trying to say here is follow your passions and you will be happy. Money will come; don’t get too focused on that part…

3) Making new friends is HARD! People get into little cliques and act like they don’t want any “New Friends”, you know what? THEIR LOSS! You are a wonderful person with so much to give; don’t waste your time trying to fit in to some group that acts like they are too cool to be nice to you or accept you as a friend. Those people rarely turn out to be nice people. And, if you ARE one of those people, give it up… you aren’t that cool :P

4) When you are trying to make new friends, remember what I said about passions… If you love cooking, painting, karate, reading, snowboarding, knitting or WHATEVER! Join a club or a group or take a cooking class (even if you are the most amazing cook, you can always learn something new, or meet someone cool!). Like-minded people are bound to make great friends!

5) Dealing with stress is SUPER CHALLENGING! Sometimes you can feel like breathing is impossible, or even getting through the night is going to be too hard… I promise you, tomorrow is a new day and it is yours :) An AWESOME way to get rid of stress is exercise! Go to the gym or go for a walk with your dog, parent, or friend… or hey, even go by yourself and just let your mind relax! Another SUPER important thing is SLEEP! Your body needs sleep in order to function. If you deprive yourself of sleep you will be a mess and you will only be hurting yourself in the long run. Not to mention that lack of sleep results in some serious side effects! Just Google it, or check out this website: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/lack-of-sleep-side-effects.html

6) Homework… you need to PLAN PLAN PLAN! Get an organizer or a calendar and write out when every single assignment is due, quiz is happening, exam is scheduled etc. This way you can plan out your week/month/semester etc. There is nothing worse than realizing you have 3 papers due within a week and you COULD have started them all earlier if you had only planned ahead. So don’t make that mistake; plan ahead now! :) Also, make sure you leave yourself enough time to do your readings and assignments properly. There will always be time to go hang out with friends, go to the bar (if you are old enough), party, etc. You have the rest of your life to have loads of fun; be responsible and “do what you gotta do so you can do what you wanna do” (Denzel Washington).

7) On the other hand, make sure you HAVE FUN! Don’t get all bogged down worrying about stuff; be a kid/be a teen/be a young adult! Live your life :)

Most importantly, never lose sight of who you are… Don’t change for anyone and always listen to that little voice deep down inside; it won’t let you down. Stress is only temporary and I hope you picked up a few tips on how to cope!

Love,
K

JDRF Ride for a Cure

2011-09-11T18:30:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone, I am participating in the Ride for a Cure (JDRF) and I need your help! My goal is to raise $250... Will you please donate?

If you donate $20 or more you will get a tax receipt automatically! To donate please go to this website: http://t.co/lLDieqH

THANK YOU SO MUCH! :)

Giveaways and my blogging style

2011-09-09T12:08:00.001-04:00

hey my loves!

don't be discouraged if you werent one of the watch winners... (I announced them on Twitter). I love doing giveaways and there will be many more in our future :)

The more followers I get, the cooler the giveaways I can do. So tell all of your friends to check out my blog and if they like it, they can subscribe!!

Most of you know that the bigger the blog (more followers) the more attention they receive from beauty companies out there... It's a win win situation for them if they sponsor a giveaway on a big blog... LOADS of publicity for them and SUPER cool prizes for us!

I always said that I do this blog for YOU and I will stay true to that. I don't want to be one of those bloggers that gets ripped to shreds on those beauty guru gossip websites. I didn't create this blog to "get famous" or get loads of stuff for free and rub it in anyone's face.

I have and will accept gifts from beauty companies out there; it's how I can try out so many different things! I will NEVER be paid off (to say I like something even if I dont) and I will never say I like something JUST because it was sent to me for free... you NEVER have to worry about that my loves!

Anywhoooooooo just felt like saying some of those things and reminding you that your chances of winning a giveaway here on my blog are pretty good since I love doing them! :)

XO
K

Kelly Cutrone

2011-09-08T00:01:00.001-04:00

Hey my loves!

I just bought Kelly Cutrone's 2 books... So far I love the first one I'm reading! Her writing style is much like her personality... sharp and funny.

I can't do a full review on them, as I only started reading the first one, but I just thought I would let you know what I am reading right now!

Have you read either of her books?

XO
K

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

2011-09-07T23:54:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves!
I am always searching for new and cool products and this one is prettttttttttttttty cool! The Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are super easy and fun. All you have to do is match up the polish strip with the nail that fits the best (16 strips, 2 strips of each size) and then peel and stick! It is ACTUALLY that easy. I cannot paint my nails to save my life. More ends up on my elbows than my nails. So when I discovered this I thought it would be a really cool way to have funky nails (that are supposed to last up to 10 days... mine lasted more like 7, but I'm hard on my nails)!

They have such cool designs, the other day I used the Cheetah polish strips, I had about 10 people stop me in the mall to ask where I'd had my nails done. They were so shocked to hear I did it myself with Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips!

Have you tried these before? What are your thoughts?

XO
K

Covergirl LastBlast Volume

2011-09-07T23:47:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves!
Well, TiffanyD wasn't kidding when she said this is her FAVE mascara... I decided to pick it up at my local Shoppers Drug Mart and I see why she loves it.

This mascara rocks! The formula is fantastic, it coats every lash and DOES NOT FLAKE! Mascara and I have a love hate relationship and I am really surprised that I havent found one thing to dislike about this one yet. It does NOT burn, flake, clump, goop, dry out, weigh down my lashes, or anything!

The brush on the wand is a short plastic brush, so if you don't like those kinds of brushes, you probably won't like this mascara, but I still urge you to give it a shot!

I can even apply this mascara with UNCURLED lashes and my lashes look full and beautiful... I'm sold :)

What is YOUR FAVE mascara?

XO
K

Lovestruck by Vera Wang

2011-09-07T23:41:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves!

I purchased a new fragrance at Shoppers Drug Mart last week and I am LOVING it! It is the new fragrance by Vera Wang... LOVESTRUCK!

Here is some info on it from the VW Blog...

“Lovestruck is about the emotion and rush you feel when you are falling in love and going for it… those heart-pounding moments of spontaneity!” –Vera Wang

"Lovestruck.
The fragrance is a sparkling addictive floral you are sure to fall in love with. There’s an instant attraction to the mouthwatering pink guava and mandarin, followed by a delicate mix of tuberose and lotus blossom. Behind it all, precious woods and sheer musk envelope a passionate elegance.

Inspiration.
Vera Wang Lovestruck was inspired by a modern day twist on Romeo & Juliet. It captures the feeling of a woman who is struck by love, captivated by passion. It represents an irresistible romance. She is madly in love and she’s going for it."

I am a sucker for love and R&J is one of my favourite plays... so this seemed like the perfect perfume for me as soon as I heard about it! I really love it; the bottle is BEAUTIFUL and the scent is devine. It isn't too strong but it DOES last quite a while. I wouldn't, however, categorize it as "long lasting". I might have to do a little test to see how long the scent lingers throughout the day... after a few minutes I become desensitized to it and can't tell... So Im not that good of a judge!

Have you tried this perfume out yet? What is your go to perfume for fall?

XO
K

Tarte: Lipsurgence Lip Tint

2011-09-07T23:33:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves!

So I was at Sephora the other day and I picked up a Tarte lip product. It looked really cool and when I sampled it at the store it looked great on! I brought it home and used it today and the entire tip broke off! The lip product looks like an oversized crayon... that might help you visualize where the breakage occured. I am so mad! I'm going to have to scrape off that part and put it into a container that I can dip into with a lip brush. That is SO not what I was expecting :( It's not cheap either, so I am a little disappointed.

I haven't had the best luck with Tarte and I really wish it wasn't so. I am going to cross my fingers that the lip product doesnt keep breaking every time I use it.. cross your fingers for me! :)

XO
K

Thank you!

2011-09-07T23:27:00.001-04:00

Hey my loves!

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who entered my giveaway :) There were two lucky winners and they have both been notified. I love doing things like this for you guys, it feels nice to give back to you when I can!

Ultimately, I do this blog for YOU. I tell you about cool things I have tried, or things I think you should just skip past in the store... So thank you for following this blog and giving me the opportunity to share one of my passions with you :)

XO
K

Berry-licious Smoothie

2011-09-07T23:15:00.000-04:00

You might be wondering why I am writing about a smoothie on a beauty blog... but there IS a method to my madness :)

Do you know how amazing blueberries are for you???

1) They have the HIGHEST antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruits!
2) They neutralize free radicals in the body. In turn, this helps you look and feel younger! (not to mention prevent diseases)
3) Last, but certainly not least, blueberries can keep your brain and eyes sharp!

Smoothies are great for the morning rush and they are so healthy (if you make them right ;) hehehe)

Recipe:

1 cup frozen blueberry/raspberry/blackberry (frozen fruit mixture)
2 tbsp plain greek yogurt
1 swirl of honey (optional)
1 mint leaf (optional)
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (or you can use bottled OJ... jsut stay away from anything that you have to mix... try to stay fresh!)

Note:

If your smoothie is a little on the thick side, add some water (or more OJ) to the blender and mix again.

Enjoy! It's DELICIOUS! :)

The importance of Water

2011-08-26T15:56:00.000-04:00

Hey my loves,

I don't know if you know this, but water is SO important for our bodies and it makes a huge difference with your skin. I have been working like crazy nad will be heading back to school in a few weeks so I have been stressed OUT! With that being said, I stopped drinking as much water and my skin has really paid the price. I have been breaking out and my skin just looks DULL :( Now I know what you are thinking... She is probably breaking out because she is stressed... I never get breakouts! Stress or no stress! The only time I get breakouts is when I am dehydrated.

I know some of you probably don't like drinking water because it is tasteless (or maybe has a bad taste depending on where you live) but there's a solution for that! Crystal Light has flavoured water crystals and some of them are pretty awesome! No more excuses ;)

I own a Nalgene and I absolutely love it... I have 3-4 actually. They are dishwasher safe and much better for the environment than water bottles! I'm not saying you have to go out and buy one, but I know that if I have it with me, I tend to use it A LOT more!

Bottom line, is I want to promote a healthy consumption of water. It is SO important for our skin, hair, eyes, brain and everything in between!!! Not to mention it flushes out toxins from our body.

Tkae the challenge with me... Commit to drinking 8 glasses of water a day! I dare you :)

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2011-08-25T12:26:00.001-04:00

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Phosphor Watch Contest Ends Aug 31

2011-08-22T10:02:00.001-04:00

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Thanks everyone!

xoxo
K

Denver Update

2011-08-12T20:41:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone!

So, I have been in Denver since Wednesday and I will be flying home on Sunday. I thought I would give you a little update on what I have been doing so far! Wednesday when I got here I just had a relaxing afternoon and then on Thursday I did some shopping! I went to Forever 21, Victoria's Secret, and a bunch of other shops! Denver has this cool place called the "16th Street Mall" and no cars are allowed up or down this street, only a free bus that loops around taking you from shop to shop. There are restaurants, cafes, and lots of other little stores. Then there is the Denver Pavilion with stores like Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, Forever 21, Pacsun, Hot Topic etc.

I bought some really cute necklaces and a headband at F21 and a cute bag and body spray at Victoria's Secret. I will do a post on those things when I get home.

I've also been eating out SO much, I dont even want to eat dinner tonight lol. Food has no appeal to me right now! I will do a post about some of the dishes I've had. Let me just say, if you are looking for a good restaurant in Denver, you have to try the Capitol Grille... YUM!

The hotel has a salt water lap pool, I've been using it every morning, it's such a nice way to start the day! They also have a cool gym that overlooks the city!

Today, I went to the Downtown Aquarium, it was cool... but I wouldn't send people there if someone asked for a fun thing to do. It was a tad bit disappointing.

I'm not sure what the plan is for tomorrow, but Sunday my dad and I are going to hang out before we have to catch our flight home... I think we fly out at 5pm Denver time.

Well, there's my little update! Hope you are all doing well and you are happy and healthy!

xo
Kayla

Map to show you where I am... Denver, CO