PMS Curing Smoothie Recipe


Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday. I know the majority of my readers are female, meaning we all have to go through the same monthly cramps and mood swings. One day while I was pms-ing, I decided to mix up a little something in my blender. Of course chocolate was my number one ingredient, but I still wanted to make my smoothie healthy. Instead of pouring chocolate syrup into my blender, I opted for chocolate covered almonds and chocolate soy milk. I also added avocado into the blender to make it creamier and to add more nutrients. This smoothie is very refreshing and cures the chocolate cravings women have during their time of the month. I absolutely love this recipe and I will make it again the next time aunt flow comes to visit.

Feel free to try this out (even if you're not on your period!)

Here is the full recipe with all the measurements:

1 frozen banana
1/2 cup chocolate covered almonds
1/4 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup of chocolate almond milk
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup of ice

Hope you enjoy this recipe!

Meg


July Favorites

Hello beautiful people of the internet! I'm back with a few of my favorites from this past month. I've been shopping like crazy and loving all these things.
Maybelline Brow Drama: I heard wonderful things about this product and I absolutely love it. This brow gel is perfect on it's own- it molds your brows into the shape you want and has varying colors. I picked up the soft brown shade and it matches my hair/brows perfectly. I also pair this with the Anastasia brow gel for a bolder brow.

Iced Coconut Coolada: I'm in love with this delicious coconut shower gel. It is perfect for summer and the coconut scent is sweet and refreshing. I thank God for my best friend who works at Bath and Body Works and gives me free products when I'm running low.

Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick- Rimmel London: This pinky nude shade is perfect for summer! I have always loved Rimmel London lipsticks and this collection by Kate is my new favorite. I've been wearing this lipstick everywhere because it isn't too bold, but still leaves a little tint to my lips.

Scrunchies: All summer long I have been rocking the scrunchie and I don't regret it whatsoever. This look is pretty foreign to other girls in Western Michigan. I usually wear my scrunchies when my hair is in a half up-half down ponytail. I love the way these scrunchies look with my kinky curls, plus they have the cutest colors and patterns. I've bought these scrunchies from places like Urban Outfitters and Forever 21.
Yes To Tomatoes Moisturizer: This product range is one of my new favorites. These products are made out of natural ingredients and they are also cruelty-free (yay for animals!). This range has a specific ingredient every skin type. The different ranges are carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, blueberries, grapefruit, and coconut. The tomato range specifically targets breakouts and blemishes. Yes To has many other products besides this moisturizer such as face wipes, cleansers, cc creams, masks, and scrubs. Check out the website if you're interested-- there is a product for everyone! I use this moisturizer everyday and I love how it makes my skin feel. I can see the improvements on my skin and I can't wait to try out more products!

Stacked Thumb Rings: While I was on vacation in Georgia, the girls and I took a trip from Jekyll Island to Saint Simons Island. As we do every year, we stopped at our favorite jewelry shop. I am in love with these rings and I usually splurge on a ring every time we visit. This year I purchased thumb rings that consists of one thick silver band and one silver balled ring. I love how these rings mix with my other rings on my hand and I have been wearing them ever since vacation. Also, little trick for any of you ring lovers out there-- your pointer finger and thumb are usually the same size, so I can also use these rings on my pointer finger.

Bossypants by Tina Fey: This book is absolutely hilarious. Tina Fey describes her journey to becoming the woman she is today while consistently bashing social norms in our society. Her feminist point of view is clear as she relives her youth. I was reading it at the beach and LOL-ed. People stopped and starred and it was a bit awkward, but I couldn't resist. It's an easy read and perfect for all women.
Feel free to click on the products that I linked and check out their websites. Yes to is an amazing company and I really support their brand. 

Hope you enjoyed reading! Have a wonderful Sunday afternoon. xx

Meg

Healthy Cookie Balls

Let's just start of by saying: these are amazing! I have been making these cookies all summer long. They taste so good after a long, hot summer day at the beach or work. These cookies are a great source of protein and fiber due to the chia and flax seeds. There is no added sugar into this recipe, it's all naturally sweetened (fist pump). Hope you enjoy this recipe! 

INGREDIENTS 

- 4 tablespoons butter (margarine or coconut)
- 12 pitted dates
- 4 graham cracker sheets
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 6 tablespoons almond milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 tablespoons flax seed
- 3 tablespoons chia seed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix together dates and butter in a blender or food processor, then add the milk. 
2. Add the rest of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix together.
3. Scoop desired amount of dough and roll into balls.
4. Store in freezer. 

ENJOY!

Meg



Urban Roadtrip

What happens when your friend just starts work at Anthropology and has a 40% off discount?
Road trip an hour east to the nearest Urban Outfitters? Yes. We did just that.


The two of us have been fantasizing about this moment for weeks. Waiting until her manager finally handed out the beautiful URBN cards so we could frolic around the stores knowing everything was 40% off. I didn't buy anything on sale. What a life.

You may find yourself asking, how is this a thing? Why does working at Anthropology (a rich old lady store) mean the employees get a discount on Free People and Urban Outfitters. To answer your question, Anthropology is owned by the same company (URBN) as Free People and Urban Outfitters.
My friend had no clue. So when she found out, we swore we would venture to East Lansing the day she got her card. This Urban is one of the best ones I've been to. It has two floors (top-full price and bottom-sale price). Not only are the clothes amazing, but the layout and design of the entire store makes me get the warm fuzzes. I ended up getting a black and white flowery sundress (shown below), a grey flowy blouse with shoulder cut-outs, and a dark grey lacy bralette. I snook a few pictures as my friend payed for our clothes with her discount. Don't worry I paid her back.





































Hope you enjoyed reading about my little spontaneous adventure. Have a good one.

Meg Xx

Benefit vs Benefit?

One of my favorite brands. Both amazing products. But is one better than the other?

Benefit recently released Roller Lash- a mascara that grips and curls your lashes to perfection. Before this product was released however, I was stuck in love with a different Benefit mascara- "They're Real!" I didn't think it could get any better... This mascara did everything I ever wanted. It curls, lengthens, and was easy to apply! I noticed my lashes grew longer and more prominent with just one swipe. However, there was one downfall. I was constantly scrubbing my lashes to get this long wearing product off (RIP lost lashes). If I smudged this mascara on my skin, (which I do quite often because early mornings) it took a long time to rub off even with remover. Although it is a wonderful mascara, it is a pain. As if the Benefit Gods heard my cries each night as I scrubbed away, they brought out the "Roller Lash". This mascara does everything the "They're Real" mascara did and more!! I love the applicator- it has varying lengths of brussels that catches and curls the lashes. It is easier to remove the accidental smudges on skin, but still sticks to lashes in every condition. This mascara lifts my lashes back and noticeably opens up my eyes. I tend to pick up this mascara over the other one now. It is lighter and easier to work with. 

Going on a night out and want to have amazing lashes? Here's a tip: apply "Roller Lash" to curl your lashes and then apply "They're Real!" to lengthen and for a long lasting effect!

Which one do you prefer?

Hope you enjoyed this little post! Thanks for reading. 

-Meg



Newfound Obsession


While browsing tumblr, I discovered a band I cannot stop obsessing over. Bad Suns is a California based alternative rock band. The band consists of Cristo Bowman (vocals), Gavin Bennett (bass), Miles Morris (drums) and Ray Libby (guitar). The sound is inspired by 70's and 80's post-punk bands like The Cure and The Clash. When I first heard them, I thought they sounded like a mix between 5 Seconds of Summer and The 1975.

"how do i grasp reality? when i don't have an identity" -salt

Bad Suns have an EP called Transpose and an album called Language and Perspective. The EP has some of my favorite songs of theirs which also happen to be their hit singles. Salt and Cardiac Arrest are two of my favorites as well as We Move Like the Ocean. This band is different from all the others. They care about their sound more than anything. Not that they're lacking physically. They all tend to wear dark colors which makes them seem quite mysterious and sexy. They're music videos are also very inspiring and artistic. The music video for Salt delves into the struggles of a transgender man. We Move Like the Ocean is a video inspired by the beaches of LA in the 80's. I love how this band isn't afraid to push their boundaries and this is why I think they will get big. 

"high voltage in her lips,they catch me when i slip" -cardiac arrest

Their music makes me feel better no matter what time of day it is. It is the perfect mixture of up-tempo and relaxed beats. I haven't found a band that I love like I love this one in such a long time. I feel inspired by them and what they stand for. All I can say is that I can't wait to hear them live and hopefully they will come out with some new songs in the next few months. 

Hope you enjoyed reading and check out this sick band if you're in need of some new songs to add to your list.

Lots of love,

Meg

Spring Lips


























My friend and I invaded the beauty department of Target last week and I discovered these beautiful lipsticks. I picked up these two- 745 Peach Poppy and 670 Ravishing Rose from the Maybelline Color Sensational collection. These gorgeous shades are quite balmy. They have a light consistency which is great for neutral make-up on a spring day! However, you can make a very pigmented and bold lip if you desire. I tend to use these lightly on my lips, just to add a pop of color. These are just a few of the shades that Maybelline had to offer. They also had some amazing red, vivid, and nude collections. These two shades will do for now as they are bright and perfect for spring/summer makeup.

Thanks for reading and check out these lipsticks at Target or any drugstore!

Lots of love,

Megs

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