Hello everyone! This week I was nominated to do the Liebster Award by Mads from I'm Looking For Me. This is such a great way to get to know other bloggers and let you all know a bit more about me! I've never done anything like this before, so hopefully I did this right.


Here's how this works:

1. Link back to the person who nominated you.
2. Answer the 10 questions your nominator gave you.
3. Nominate 10 other blogs with 10 other questions.
4. Comment on your nominee's blog with a link back to your post.

The questions Mads asked me are:

1. What is your favorite makeup brand?

There are so many options! My favorite makeup brand is probably Urban Decay. I always find myself splurging on their eyeshadow palettes.

2. If you could go anywhere tomorrow, where would you instantly go?

Home. I am at college and I desperately miss my family and my queen sized bed. I haven't been home in over two months, but thankfully fall break is next week so then I will have plenty of time to relax.

3. When did you start blogging and what made you start?

I started officially blogging about a year ago. It started out as a way for me to do something creative and non-school related during my first year at college. I'm traveling abroad to Rome in a few months, so I want to be able to document my travels and just my life in general. I also love reading other people's blogs and watching content creators on youtube. People like Zoe Sugg, Louise Pentland, and Troye Sivan are huge inspirations to me.

4. If you could talk to a younger version of yourself, what would you say to her.

I would tell my younger self to stop worrying so much. Things like grades, boys, and how much you weigh do not define what kind of person you are.

5. What is one makeup item you couldn't live without?

Anastasia Brow Gel.

6. What is the last song you listened to?

Bridges by Broods.

7. Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what is it?

I can eat a whole pint of Ben and Jerry's in one sitting.

8. Books or movies?

I love reading, however I haven't read anything for pleasure lately so I'd have to say movies. My mom and I are obsessed with Mamma Mia!

9. Where is your favorite place to eat out?

At school I usually go out to Chipotle. But when I'm home with my family I love going out for sushi; we have a couple really good Japanese restaurants in Grand Rapids.

10. What is on top of your beauty wish list?

This list is never-ending. But if I had to pick one thing it would be the NARS sheer glow foundation.

I nominate:

1. Ashley from Ashley Laura Beauty
2. Esme from Esme Madeline
3. Blaze Ann from p31beauty
4. Alison from Beauty & Blazers
5. Katy from Top Knots and Jots
6. Charlotte from Charlotte B Harris
7. Katie from BlogTherapy
8. Beth from BettyBeBlogs
9. Stephanie from Autumn Dreamer
10. Seren from Just Seren

Questions for my nominees:

1. Mascara or eyeliner?
2. What is your favorite musical artist at the moment?
3. Who is your inspiration?
4. Where is your favorite place in the world?
5. What are you most excited about this week?
6. What is your favorite beauty brand?
7. What is an outfit you are most proud of?
8. Are there any products you're obsessing over right now?
9. What is your favorite food?
10. When did you start blogging?

Please let me know when you post your answers. I can't wait to learn more about you :)
If you haven't already, check out these lovely blogs.

To all college students- good luck on midterms!

Lots of love,
Meg

Hello lovely readers! Yes, I have been away for a while, but that is because I have a thing called college. This past week has been very busy and I'm slowly, but surely getting through it. While I've been studying for five exams, these seven things have kept me going. First off is a Brita water bottle; this water bottle is super durable and has a filter system in it so I don't have to worry about using the sink for drinking water. I've been trying to drink as much water as I can throughout the day to keep me hydrated and to keep my skin healthy. The second thing I have been loving are my beats head phones. They block everything out. I love using these when I'm studying and I need to focus. Sometimes I just put them on without any music playing because they work so well! Another one of my favorite things on this list is of of course an food item: almond butter. This nut butter is the healthier option to peanut butter. While my skinny roommates chow down on JIF peanut butter, I stick to this and I'm happy with it!  It is the cure to any stressed out college student and it goes with anything.

In the past week, my skin has taken a turn for the worst. A visit from aunt flow, a full schedule, and greasy (but so worth it) pizza is the perfect combination for a skin outbreak. I have been using tea tree oil and Cetaphil to fix my skin. Every morning and night, I wash my face with Cetaphil and I have really seen an improvement in my skin. This product leaves my face feeling super soft and clean. It's a very gentle and simple cleanser that gets the job done! I use tea tree oil after cleansing my face. I dab a bit of this oil onto a cotton pad and apply it to any red spots or pimples. With the help of these two products and my daily moisturizer, my skin has been improving.

The last two things are essential if you attend a big university with a well known sports team. Football is a massive thing at my school and I always wear these two things on game days. The first one is pretty obvious: a game day shirt. Most students wear this shirt on game day to show school spirit. I tend to pair this t-shirt with some high-waisted jean shorts or cropped leggings. For ultimate comfort, I always wear Chacos to the game. After hours of tailgating, the students have to stand for what could be another four hours watching the game. These shoes are stylish and are very supportive for your feet. I got this pair this summer and I wear them with everything. These shoes have super high arches in them, so my feet never get too sore after standing on them for a long period of time.

So, there it is. These are a few of the things I have been loving this semester. Let me know what kinds of things you've been loving recently.

Here are a few more photos I took:









Hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week (TGTIF: thank God tomorrow is Friday)


Meg xx

This mini album consists of six songs- WILD, BITE, FOOLS, EASE, THE QUIET, and DKLA. My favorites at the moment are WILD, BITE, and THE QUIET. Troye wrote on all of the songs with help from writers like Alex Hope and Hiew. If you haven't heard his music before, his sounds is like electro-pop. It sounds like pop with a bit of an edge to it. His album artwork is to die for. I mean, can he be any more creatively perfect?

It's that time again. I moved into college about a week ago and I'm finally settled in. This semester, we are living in a castle. Le Mans hall is the most legendary dorm on campus. It is absolutly beautiful. My roommates and I had a blast this past week decorating our little home. Our ceilings are super high and we have so much space. Since there are only three of us living in a quad (four person dorm) we have extra storage. Instead of using this storage for clothes or other necessities, we took it upon ourselves to turn the extra dresser into a pantry. One of my other favorite parts of the room is my little nook. I have my desk, bed, and painted canvases all tucked into the same corner. While my roommates have the other corner where one bed is lofted under another. Our futon is adorned with a multitude of throw pillows from T.J Maxx and World Market. It's a mix n'match kind of dorm, but we love it. I'm looking forward to the memories this year. Things like our late night trips to CyberCafe for frozen yogurt and Diet Coke, our movie marathons, and our countless dance parties are all things I will remember when I look back on my college years with my belles.









Hope you enjoyed this photos.
-Meg

If you are from western Michigan, you will know that there are several beach towns Lake Michigan. Since I live fairly close to Lake Michigan, I have grown up traveling to the lake for long weekends with my friends at their cottages. There are so many destinations to choose from, I however am in love with South Haven. It is a small, quaint lakeside town filled with friendly people. The streets have a ton of adorable boutiques that will make you want to splurge this month's savings. I have found some of my favorite dresses and jewelry in these stores. They also have cute decorations and signs for your home or dorm. Along with boutiques, there are a handful of yummy restaurants scattered throughout the town. We love trying out different places every time we stop by.

The beaches are packed with tourists every weekend. However, we tend to go to small public beaches away from the crowd. The water is occasionally a bit chilly, but this is Michigan we're talking about.  The crowds here aren't as bad as the crowds in Grand Haven, Ludington, or Charlevoix. Our friends have a boat, so we take it every night to watch the sunset and take a quick dip. Summer is the best time of the year to visit, it is the perfect weather and there is the blueberry festival (South Haven's biggest and only festival of the year). is tons to do and beautiful beaches left and right! This is the town to be in if you're looking for a summer getaway.

I'm finally settled into my new dorm which I am in love with. We have super high ceilings, five massive windows, and lots of storage. I'll post some photos of our dorm once we get everything completely organized.





Meg