Top 10 Youtube Beauty Gurus

I spend a lot, a lot of time on the Youtube world seeking out advice, ideas, tutorials, for the full time, hard work, yet extremely fun beauty world. (Wow that was a lot of commas in one sentence.) These girls are the ones I find to be the best of the best:
Note: Listed in no particular order. Links available when clicked on username.

1. Amarixe
2. MacBarbie07
3. AshleysBeautyCorner
4. CityAndMakeup
5. MissGlamorazzi
6. QueenBeeuty
7. GlassSlipperBeauty
8. JuicyStar07
9. TessChristine123
10. MeganHeartsMakeup

Who are your favorites? List 'em in the comments below! (: XO kt

That's what's up.

Trends change. A lot. I'm more of the kind of girl who's the last to jump on the bandwagon, but I have a definite opinion on what's in & what's out for me. Here I am listing the top 5 things of the moment I'm into & the top 5 things I could live without. XO

The "it's cool with me" club:

1. Feather earrings! OMG I'm addicted. I find normal dangly earrings to be super heavy & pull on your ears, giving me headaches, but with feathers the problem's solved. Tada! (; FYI: Target has an entire wall of these fancy babies.
2. TOMS Shoes. Forget Bob's! Working with Falling Whistles, the founder is friends with the creater of TOMS... woot woot! I feel like Sketchers needs to get a bit more creative. These buds of mine are sooooooo comfy, whether or not you think they're still in style! A pair of each design please!
3. Pretty legwear... meaning tights, stockings, whatever you want to call them. It's cold here in Utah, but I'm a comfy clothes kinda girl. That said, I still want to look cute! I feel like the tights under shorts look is either something you love or hate, me love, but wearing 'em under your boots is something simple I see everywhere!
4. Vanilla scents! Yummy! (: It's been proven most boys are attracted to the scent of hooies... covincing enough? I love warm scents during the colder months, so anything mixed with Vanilla I'm sure to like.
5. Sweaters! Simplest, comfiest, prettiest winter outfit ever: Oversized sweater, scarf, tights, & boots. YAYA!

Please leave my world now list:

1. Acyrlic nails. Ick. I recently just got some & took them off. My nails are destroyed! I've seen so many fancy sparkles & colors with designs & it's such a temptation, but it's so darn expensive to get & keep up with! It's just starting to feel like you're trying to hard,
2. Moto jackets. One word: uncomfortable! Some girls can balance the hard core look with a flair of something girly, but most just try to look to tough, making it seem like a rockstar who just walked off stage. It looks odd. Think of a runway outfit... Would you wear THAT to the grocery store?!
3. Crazy mix-matched prints. K, I was always taught it's ok to mix prints in small portions, not to mix one thing with something the extreme through every part of your clothing. It looks crazy! Lately, Seventeen Magazine's been famous for this thus ending with "I'm never gonna wear that."
4. Pixie hair cuts. These have gotten popular... Vanessa Hudgens, Emma Watson. I had one of these when I was 5, not by choice. I don't see how it's flattering. I always thought girls should have more hair on their heads then their boyfriend. Am I right? :$
5. Stars on your face. Really? I see this all the time on the runway & I feel like the fashion world just may be taking too many steps back towards their childhood. Keep the glitter on your clothes ladies.

Idol of the Week!

Now, a lot of you guys may not like her. But honestly, everybody has a good side and a bad side. A bad day/week & make the wrong choices. But then they get right back up and do good things to help other people. My idol for the week is the stunning Miley Cyrus.

I know when people think of Miley they think of her Hannah Montana days, the bong incident, smoking, being a so-called slut and many other bad things. But what people DON'T realize is that even though she's made some bad choices in her life (just like the rest of us) she still has a good helpful heart. People might say that she's just helping others to get her "goody girl" image back. Well I think wrong, I don't think a person famous or not would help this many people so that they could have a good reputation in the world. Miley's helping others because she WANTS to. She's not being forced to, she honestly WANTS to help people out. She gives back so much by helping people in Haiti, to cancer patients from the "Make a Wish Foundation". She really is a great role model for teenagers who are trying to become a better person. She is honestly my number one role model right now (other than Audrey Hepburn). She's is doing a wonderful job getting her life back on track, and I cannot wait to see what she does next with helping others (and her career for that matter). I'm proud to say that I've been with her from the start, and I bet a lot of people are proud to say the same thing.
P.S HAPPY 19th BIRTHDAY MILEY!!
Anna .xx

SOTW: Katie

Ryan Tedder is my homie. (: Christmas music? Not so much. I enjoy the occasional, classic caroling, but I kinda feel like I'm being punched by a cheerleader when that's all I listen to. OneRepublic knows how I roll with their brand new heartbreak style Christmas song: "Christmas Without You." I wish I could tell you I can't relate, I just like the song, but that would be a lie. Now I know I'm not the only one who likes this, so get your listening ears ready!

Song of the Week (By Anna) :D

I think every girl can relate to this song.
Katy Perry: The One That Got Away (Live at the AMA's)
I love this performance, its so raw and real. Plus, she plays guitar...which is kick ass. Plus she also gets to receive her very special award after :)
P.S you have to turn the sound up on the video (:



Anna Banana .xx

Winter Skincare Tips

 Being as keen & obsessive with your skin as I am, you've most likely noticed you have to adjust to a new skin care routine during cold winter months. That's normal! As I've mentioned before, my skin is very acne prone & sensitive. So, what do I do to take care of my skin?
Always wash your face! Not only are you clearing out your pores, but you're creating an awesome base for your makeup. I normally have oily skin but in the winter I dry up... as most of us do! I like to use Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Wash cream cleanser in Pink Grapefruit. A cream cleanser will not strip your skin of the oils it does need & will help to keep your face moisturized.
Use a toner! Toner will close your pores helping to keep all the good stuff of your cleanser in your skin. Cold water is a great example but I'm addicted to Mark. cosmetics Mist Oppurtunity Multi-Tasking Refresher. I don't use a ton of product on my skin during cold months for the sake of keeping my skin soft & smooth. No one likes flakes on your face!This toner's great because it works as an extra cleanser & can even set your makeup when spritzed on after application!
Always, always, always moisturize! I don't like using a lot of matte products when my skin is drier because I want a fresh dewy look. I like to use Dermalogica's Clean Start Welcome Matte spf15 to help balance my naturally oily skin without completely getting rid of everything shiny. Dewy, glowy skin is extremely important these later months in order to look fresh!
Use a more natural everyday foundation. Neutrogena's Healthy Skin is a favorite of mine. If you're still experiencing excess oil several hours after you've done your makeup for the day, try using a teensy bit of mineral foundation like Mineral Wear's loose powder to conceal. Lightly pat powder on. Do not buff powder into your skin using circular motions.
If you're experiencing flaky skin exfoliate twice a week. (: XO
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Song Of The Week: Katie

I love, love, love Ryan Tedder so yes, you can say this song made my day. Bought it on iTunes 30 seconds into my first play & have been listening to it on replay since. THIS is exactly what I've been needing. "The Fighter" by Gym Class Heroes ft Ryan Tedder

11-11-11

Today's the day where our date is the same. Everything matches up. Why has this particular day, out of all 365 days we've been provided with, the one where we're supposed to make a wish, a goal, think of new dreams. Start fresh? I like to think we all enjoy having something to look forward to, something to work towards and share with others. Is 11-11-11 your day? I believe in Karma. I believe everything happens for a reason, as well as we get in return what we dish out to all the people around us. Don't believe in wishes or good luck? Do you already have goals and dreams your striving to accomplish? Make today a good one. Smile at someone who looks sad. Make your neighbor laugh. Tell your family you love them. We don't have to have every minute of our lives mapped out, but we can take an unexpected second to brighten someone else's. "I have a theory that if every single human being in the world received a hug a day, there would be no more war." -@Natalie Simons via Twitter XO

New Singing Video!

Heyy guys! It's Anna... sooo recently I did a cover of "Fix You" by Coldplay. I've always loved this song (and Coldplay for that matter) & was bored one day so I decided to sing it for youtube. hahha that probably sounds weird... but I was wondering if you guys could watch it & give me some feedback? It would be MUCH appreciated :D

THANK YOUUU!
-Anna

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Song Of The Week: Katie

No other words to describe except: I have fallen in love with this song. <3 Christina Perri - "A Thousand Years"

Song of the Week (By Anna) :)

I'm actually listening to this song right now. It's so gorgeous and really shows off her range. I LOVE IT SO MUCH. and it's also something that I think everyone can relate to. Maybe not now, but sooner or later everyone gets their hearts broken...even if you've never had a boyfriend before (like me) I've gotten my heart broken many times. Its suck ass, but you just have to stand back up and know that someone (hopefully) was meant to be with you forever. :)

-Anna .x

Idol of the Week!

Sorry guys! I've been super busy with school and SAT prep. My bad for not posing IOTW for the past 2 weeks.... :| But this lady that I look up too is probably quite busy herself :D

A lot of you might not know this girl... but let me introduce her to you. My idol of the week is Ariana Grande, aka Cat from Victorious.

annnd I have a little secret, I actually know Ariana. She went to one of my acting camps a couple of summers ago in Arizona. But, she had brown hair, not her gorgeous red velvet cupcake hair that she has now:) I didn't really get to know Ariana that much, but when we did talk she was so sweet, she always had a smile on her face, and she'd always know how to make someone laugh :D. I don't know Ariana right now, but she still seems like that sweet, innocent girl that we all love. She's gorgeous, but doesn't flaunt it, she has this brilliant voice and acting abilities for that matter. I hope she goes further that Victorious. :) She recently got a singing contract with Universal (correct me if I'm wrong). But she is a role model for all ages, even adult figures. This girl is truly beautiful inside and out :)

Also check out her cover videos... here are some of my favorite! :)

- Anna .x

Sevenly Tees

If you're anything like me, you have a hard time choosing between charities to focus on/dedicate your self too &/or you just want to help everyone... http://www.sevenly.org is for you! Are you excited? Cause I'm super excited I was introduced to this company & decided to just post this video from the pretty lady that told me about it all. XO

October Favorites

Hello pretty ladies! (: This last month has been a fun one for new & all time favorite products. I really do love all the "favorites" videos & blogs, so of couse thought I'd join in on the mix! As a heads up, I do buy mostly drugstore products. I'm definitly a girl for good deals, but will splurge on the occasional fun stuff. Hopefully this will make it all a little more entertaining for ya'll who can relate. Enjoy & happy November! XO Katie

1.) Bath & Body Works' Warm Harvest Apple in lotion & body mist. I do believe this scent is a part of their limited edititon Fall collection. It really does smell like apple, so much so I want to eat it! But it has a hint of vanilla to match the rest of the Fall smelly goods.
2.) Formula 10.0.6's So Totally Clean Deep Pore Cleanser Original Formula from Ulta. I've gone through about half the bottle this month, using it morning & night. This is an astrigent formula but has really good exfoliating ingredients that aren't too harsh to use daily. I wouldn't recomend using this when you're skin is already dry, because it does have Salicylic Acid among other sometimes drying chemicals for acne prone skin. I like to throw a little bit of this on after I've washed my face, around the time of my period, to add an extra boost. Know this cleanser does come in a Sensitive Formula.
3.) Neutrogena's Oil-Free Pink Grapefruit Acne Wash Cream Cleanser. (contains 2% Salicylic Acid) I actually purchased this a while ago when it first came out & just now started using it because it really is a nice, thick, creamy wash, good for dry skin during cold months. I find it hasn't dried my skin at all & seriously cleans deep, killing breakouts. Plus, it washes away makeup! I love the smell. :p
4.) Dermalogica's Clean Start Bedtime For Breakouts. "Clear skin while you sleep." That's exactly what I do! This serum is strong, but not drying, creating really, really good results. My dermatologist recomended this to me a while back & I've been using it ever since. I purchase this for $18 from Ulta, but I promise you it's worth the price & the bottle should last you about 2 months. A small amount (less than dime size) goes a long way!
5.) Mark. cosmetics' Mist Oppurtunity Multi-Tasking Refresher. You've heard me talk about this before & you'll hear it again... I'm literally obsessed! I use this as a toner, a really quick/extra boost cleaner & to set my makeup. I've used this every day for over a month & still have more than half a bottle! Super inexpensive, must buy.
6.) Avon's Moisture Effective Hydra Efficace eye makeup remover lotion. This thing cuts through makeup quick! It's only $4! What more can I say?! I use this every night to get rid of mascara & excess foundation, before I wash my face.
7.) Mark. cosmetics' Scanda-Lash Hookup Mascara. I love this stuff! Favorite. Mascara. So far. I really do use this every day... Dosen't clump, covers, volumizes. Only downside? (and it's really a small one) It does only come as a Mark. Hookup, meaning it's about half the size of a normal mascara for the same price as a normal size drugstore product ): but seriously girls, it's worth the price.
8.) Hard Candy's Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer. You must know: the tiniest bit of the stuff goes a super long way. I use this as an eyeshadow primer & to cover dark circles under my eyes. This creates a bit of a mask over your skin, so use wisely!
9.) L.A. Colors Mineral Eyeshadow in Black. I got this from The Dollar Store! Very pigmented. I've been using it with a concealer brush to line my water line.
10.) NYX eyshadow in Champagne. Now when I think of the color champagne, I think of pearly colors, probably because of Covergirl's Champagne eyeshadow, but this is a light brown, toasted marshmallow color great for everyday eye's! I feel you get a good amount of shadow for $5 & it is high quality powder. Really soft.
This is a long list! Hoping I'm keeping you somewhat intriqued... I am introducing you to my all time favorites, plus new products I've started using this month, so November's will be shorter. (:
11.) Physicians Formula's Talc-Free Mineral Wear Mineral Loose Powder foundation in Creamy Natural. I swear to you it's my equivalent to Bare Minerals. Love this brand. This stuff is a bit pricy at $12 dollars a bottle, but should last you over 2 months & dosen't cause any breakouts. Seriously! I buy this every time, not willing to switch.
12.) Physicians Formula's Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural. Perfect blush for everyday looks. Smells good! Packaging is beyond adorable...
13.) Maybelline's Dream Matte Mousse foundation. I call it my "marshmallow fluff!" This is for oily skin, but they do offer ones also part of the Dream Mousse foundation for dry & normal skin. I love that this stuff is fluffy, because it dosen't clog your pores, but covers well. I use this with my Sonia Kashuk stippling brush (also a favorite - Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Top multipurpose brush $15) for an airbrush finish. Know this will leave a slight residue if left on overnight.
14.) Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Flat Iron Proctector Straightening Mist with Argan Oil. Wow that's a long name... Anyhoo, this is new to the Garnier family & I love it! I really feel like that this helps straighten your hair as well as keep it straight. I like the smell & the fact it is a hair protectant too. More bang for your buck!
15.) Tresemme's All Day Humidity Resistance Tres Two Spray in Extra Hold 4. I bought a 14.6 OZ. bottle at Walmart for $5! A lot of beauty gurus mention this & I also reccomend it.
16.) Bausch & Lomb's Bio True contact cleaner. Random, I know, but I can't use anything else now that I've tried this! Try it & you'll know what I mean. I love that my eyes no longer burn when I put my contacts back in in the morning.
Ok, I think I've tortured (?) you enough for one blog post. I know this was a lot, but really, thanks to those who read it. I purchased all of these products with my own money. I have not nor am not being paid to share my opinion with you.