SS: Steal Her Style! Selena Gomez (pt3)

Hiiii, so, since I am a sucker for not posting yesterday and the day before yesterday (DIY Thursdays, and Study Tips Fridays) I decided to do a SS (Surprise Sunday/Saturday) with a Selena Gomez post!

For the other posts look for 'fashion' in the search bar.

I hope you like these looks!

Okay so this first outfit Selena is wearing, is from February third, she's leaving Studio City after a casting. She is wearing The Kimichi Blue Float On Top, The BDG High-Rise Seamed Jeans, and The Mercer Rib Necklace, all of these are from Urban Outfitters. For shoes she is wearing her Channel Moccasins (not available on line) and her bag is a Frye Jenny Backpack! Let's get the look!

Sorry for the Bad Quality, anyways, Links Below! (UO means Urban Outfitters btw)

Kimichi Blue Float On Top Urban Outfitters $39

BDG High-Rise Seamed Jeans UO $59 (Current Promotion of $20 off, $39, ABOUT TO END!)

Mercer Rib Necklace UO $28

Frye Jenny Backpack $458

Shoes, Channel Moccasins N/A (Not Available)

Alternate Outfit, Similar, but Cheaper!

This is the Boohoo Sasha Long Sleeved Crop top From Boohoo, only $15 Purchase Here

For Jeans You can just wear any pair of Jeans, Preferably High-Waisted and Dark Wash.

For the Purse/Backpack you can get a cheaper, yet still highly priced, backpack from Pink

PINK (by VS) Faux Leather Backpack $59 BLACK

The Next Outfit is what Selena wore to the Sundance film festival she is sporting a J Brand Highmore Sweater, H&M Super Skinny Super Low Jeans, and a Pair of Steve Madden Topangaa Boots.

J Brand Highmore Sweater $395

H&M Super Skinny Super Low Jeans $29.95 

Steve Madden Topangaa Boots currently $80

This is the Topshop Green Leaf Long Line bikini, currently out of stock on line, can also be purchased at Nordstrom.

For the Come & Get it Music Video, Selena Wore a black bustier lace and silk chiffon gown from designer Kristian Aadnevik's AW13 Collection (Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection)

To recreate the outfit you can get black chiffon skirts from American Apparel $46 (HERE) or from Forever 21 $19.80 (HERE). For the tops you can get lacy corsets or bustiers from Karma Loop $40, Nasty Gal $38, Amazon $34, or Bloomingdales $69. For Jewerly an Amazon Jewerly set ($9.99)

Will continue later, toodles! 

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DIY: Nutella Popsicles

What you'll need

• Nutella
• Milk
• Popsicle template/shaper etc.

Mix Nutella and Milk together (Add as much as you want from either)

Put them in the things to make popsicles

Pop them in your freezer, wait for some time and voila!

This is very simple but truly delicious! 

Pic credits: tumblr.

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Fashion: Steal Her Style! Selena Gomez Version (Pt. 2)

On Part two I will be posting similar, inspired, and exact outfits.

Get inspired clothes here (F21)

Selena usually shops in ASOS, F21, and Topshop, usually if you look through Forever 21 clothes you can find Selena similars and exacts.

This is what Selena wore to the opening of the new Verizon Wireless Destination Store at the Mall Of America. They are all exacts.

She wore a Topshop Lurex Fluffy Floral All-in-one ($96/currently out of stock)

Her shoes are Christian Louboutin Decollete Pumps ($625/sold out) 

In replace of this and for a much cheaper price you can use these tops

Regal Mesh Crop Top Here

It is from Forever 21 and only $12.80 in ivory or coral

or this top

Poppy Lux Lace Peplum Top

This is black from ASOS and only $16.67 used to be $53

Just get one of those or a similar one, and tuck them into black pants. You can either use similar pumps or just black booties. Style your hair like in the tutorial before, but put it into a ponytail instead of letting it loose.

Here is a picture of Selena at her meet and greet at Uncasville, she is wearing a top (just $13.99) from Forever 21 it is the Grommet-Trimmed Crop Top (Currently Out of Stock)

Here are the items Selena used to put this outfit together for her Stars Dance concert in Spain.

Shirt, BCBG Runway TANA Tops $99

The shorts are from ASOS but they are sold out

Her shoes are Funtasma By Pleaser Victorian Boots $40.33 Buy Here

Similars to this outfit (cheaper)

Vince Tee $77.91 from Nordstrom (Here)

And you can use any white shorts.

Will be posting more Selena Soon -xx.

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Fashion: Steal Her Style! Selena Gomez Version (Pt.1)

Hiiiii, it has come to my favorite time of the week, Fashion Wednesdays!

Today instead of reviewing an item I will be continuing the Steal Her Styles! Series with Selena Gomez!

Selena is definitely a fashion icon, and she always has been! since 2007! Her style has changed, but many people still love the way she dresses and does her makeup!

In Part 1 I will be teaching you the basics of make-up and hair, stay tuned for part 2 later tonight for similar/exact outfits!

Makeup, what you'll need:

• BB Cream or foundation
• Face Powder
• Blush
• Primer
• Natural Eye shadow
• Dark Shadow
• Brow kit
• Eye liner
• Mascara
• Lipstick (Plum, Red, Pink, or Nude, depending on outfit)

Makeup Tutorial Natural:

Naturally, when she's out, Selena doesn't use much makeup, so this is really simple.

1. Use a little bit of foundation, powder, or don't use any! Do whatever your comfortable with for your face only. Use only a lot of foundation or powder if you want to cover up any blemishes.
2. Use a rosy pink blush and apply it lightly to the apples of your cheeks.
3. Curl your eye lashes and add mascara.
4. Shape your brows however you want to, just make sure they are defined. You don't even have to use any color you may just want to brush them to keep them in place.
5. For the lips just use clear baby lips, eos, or anything similar to make you lips glossy. If you want to look a bit fancier just apply a bit of nude lipstick.

Make Up Tutorial Going Out/Awards:

1. Apply primer and foundation to cover up any blemishes.
2. Use powder over the foundation to make it more natural.
3. For your cheekbones, you can use only a little bit of bronzer to define them, since Selena doesn't use it a lot, and she has a roundish face.
4. Lightly apply a dark pink color to the apples of your cheeks.
5. For your eyes do a smoky eye look and finish it off by lining your eyes with the cat eye effect, for the bottom lashes use eye liner from the middle of your eye (where your iris should be) and line your water line from there until it connects with the flick of the top liner.
6. For lips Selena usually uses a crimson red, or has been using a plum color as well. It all depends on the outfit or dress you will be wearing.

Hair Tutorial Heatless (more time consuming, easier)

1. Shower the night before and squeeze excess water off your hair.
2. Braid Your hair while it is damp, side braid.
3. Go to sleep.
4. Wake up and take the braid off.
5. It will already be in waves, so just add some texturizing spray (optional) to give it volume and keep the waves in place.

Hair (heat, fast)

1. Curl your eyes with a wand into big bouncy curls.
2. Brush hair lightly
3. Add spray

Taa-daa!!!! It is really easy!

Will be posting Part 2 in a while (: -xx

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Book Review: Wake

The book I will be reviewing is Wake by Amanda Hocking. I really, really, enjoy this book and I love the main character Gemma Fisher.

Gemma is just amazing, she's sweet and honest and so true to herself which is something she will really need when Penn, Thea, and Lexi arrive at the small town of Capri. Gemma is juggling many problems: swimming practices, school, theater, her mom, who lost her memory, her dad, who misses her mom terribly, her sister Harper, and Alex, her cute neighbor who is also Harper's friend. The arrival of Penn, Thea, and Lexi doesn't help either, but here's the twist: ( HUGE GIGANTIC SPOILER ALERT BEWARE!!!!! STOP IF YOU PLAN ON READING THE BOOK, THANKYOU) They're sirens. Not mermaids, sirens. Terrible creatures who are like mermaids, but also turn into horrible birds. They have charm and feed on men's hearts, they can also charm anyone with the water song and can't be away from the water for too long. One Night they turn Gemma into one, and there's nothing she can do about it, what will she do to stop the horrible girls and herself?

Wake is book one of the water song series.

Official Summary of book (written by author) 

Beautiful. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Thea, and Lexi have caught everyone's attention, including the eye of practical Harper. But it's her sister, Gemma, they've chosen to be part of their group. Sixteen-year-old Gemma seems to have it all - carefree, pretty, and falling in love with the boy next door. But her greatest passion has always been the water. She craves late night swims under the stars, where she can be alone yet belong to the sea. Lately she's had company. Penn, Thea, and Lexi spend their nights dancing, singing, and partying on the cove--and one night Gemma joins them. When she wakes up groggy on the beach the next morning, she knows something has changed. Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. As she uncovers the truth about her new mythical powers, Gemma is forced to choose between staying with those she loves or entering a dark world brimming with unimaginable secrets.

Gemma and Alex above

About Amanda Hocking, found on her webpage (www.worldofamandahocking.com)

Amanda Hocking is the USA Today bestselling author of the Trylle trilogy and six additional self-published novels. After selling over a million copies of her books, primarily in eBook format, she is widely considered the exemplar of self-publishing success in the digital age.

-xx.

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Music: U2

Hiii, there is a new u2 song, the name is Invisible (RED) and it's on iTunes for FREE!

The song will be disappearing in two hours and you won't be able to download it anymore so go, go, go! The Clock is ticking!

For every purchase U2, with the help of RED, will be donating $1 to help people with AIDS!

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UPDATE

I'm sorry I wasn't able to post something different today, but I am at Big Bear and the wi-fi is low, and I went skiing all day!

I promise I'll post more tomorrow!

-xx

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Surprise Sunday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

So I know certain people will not and may not enjoy this post, but today is....*drum roll please* Harry Styles' birthday!

Its February first and he is TWENTY YEARS OLD

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW

I guess One Direction isn't a boy band anymore, right?

The Video above is one of my favorite Birthday Videos, it's by Lennon and Macy, and they made it last year! It's amazing I promise.

Look at the transformation!

How did this:

Turn into this?!

and this

aaaaand this

and let's not forget...this

Can you believe this kid is TWENTY YEARS OLD?! I know I can't.

If you don't like One Direction, just ignore this, please. BUT IF YOU'RE A DIRECTIONER CAN WE JUST...WOAH!

This was just a post dedicated to Harry Edward Styles Cox and...SPOILER ALERT...I will be doing this for Bieber's birthday which is EXACTLY in a month.

Goodnight lovelies, xx.

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Study Tips: Learning Your Methods.

Studying may be very hard for some people, but all you have to do is find the method of study that fits you best to have effective study habits!

Every one is different, so it is most likely that everyone studies and learns differently.

Maybe you really like literature and reading, and you retain information easily, which means just reading the lesson or notes may help you study.

If you have trouble paying attention or staying awake in class, ask a classmate for the notes of the day  or the highlights of the lesson the teacher gave. 

You may want to try different methods first and try again until you find the one that fits you best.

Don't rely on highlighters or other things that may "help you remember" because they might not work for you.

For example, memorizing and learning things is very easy for me so i just walk around trying to learn or memorize whatever will be in the quiz.

Don't be afraid to ask people for help, because you may not be able or it may not be easy for you to study on your own!

**I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN THIS WEEKEND AND I AM NOT SURE THE PLACE I'M STAYING AT HAS WI-FI I WILL TRY TO POST, BUT I'M NOT VERY SURE I WILL BE ABLE TO, SO IF I DON'T THAT'S THE REASON**

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DIY: Valentines Day Popcorn!

Are you ready for a yummy and fun DIY? We're going to make Valentines Day Popcorn!

I just made it for teachers day and they're delicious!

What you'll need

1 Popcorn

2 Candy Melts 

3 M&M's

4 Mason Jars/Bags/Containers

First, pop the popcorn and spread it on a cookie tray (with paper underneath).

Next melt your candy melts, they will burn if you just leave them on the microwave. Microwave for 10 seconds stir, another ten seconds, stir, and repeat until it is melted.

With a spoon put melted candy on the popcorn.

After the melted candy is hard again, dry, "sprinkle" M&M's over the popcorn.

When it is done, you can just put it on a container or enjoy it yourself!

Voila!

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Fashion: Steal Her Style! Ariana Grande (Pt.2)

Here's Part 2! I will be posting Exact, similar, and inspired items or outfits!

***THE HAIR AND MAKEUP IS THE SAME AS PART ONE I WILL JUST BE POSTING CLOTHING ITEMS***

The First outfit is an exact, from the Baby I music video.

All of the clothing items in this outfit are from American Apparel and they are sold separately, except for the shoes which are just Nude DEJAVU Steve Madden Pumps. This outfit is a bit pricey.

Floral Printed Cotton Spandex Crop Tank $30

Sunflower Print Stretch Bull Denim Cicle Skirt $60

DEJAVU Platform Pumps Steve Madden $99.98

The Next outfit is another exact!

This was posted on IG and then deleted shortly after (sorry for the arrow. only version I could find.) and she is wearing a Houndstooth Two-Piece top & bottom set with white heels. The outfit is very economical for the value.

Top

Bottom

They are $24 each, sold separately.

If you want to style it like Ariana and not like the model (without showing tummy) make sure it is your right size, it doesn't shrink, and if you have a long torso maybe the cropped vest won't be able to cover you fully.

Ariana Grande Cosmopolitan Exacts!

Cropped Topshop Jumper By Unique Used to be $150 now $75 *About to be discontinued* You can get similar ones, a lot cheaper, in stores like Forever 21 and Target for as cheap as $15

Aerie Reindeer Knit Boxers AE (American Eagle) Used to be $29.95 now $13.99 *Winter Line, may be discontinued soon*

These are Ariana's Doc Martens, they are $130 Portland rose and Part of the Print Collection (Get the Exacts here) if you think they are too expensive you can find similar ones for a cheaper price

They are both $36.80 from Forever 21 Can be found here

Next are all similar and Inspired items

Ariana Inspired/similar: Steal Her Style! by mbfds featuring a maxi skirt

Tea dress
$46 - fashionunion.com

Topshop blue dress
topshop.com

Print tee
etsy.com

Black top
nastygal.com

RED Valentino mini skirt
stylebop.com

Forever New maxi skirt
$79 - forevernew.com.au

Navy shorts
kohls.com

Lipsy high heel pumps
$91 - lipsy.co.uk

Jigsaw black necklace
$28 - jigsaw-online.com

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