Products That Help With Oily Skin!

I am one of many who suffer from excessive oils on my skin. I have had acne and oil problems for more than 6 years and over time I have learned how to cope with it.

The first product is No7's Beautifully Matte Make Up Base. This is a makeup primer. I usually apply this after I washed and moisturized my face. I apply this to my T-Zone before putting on any more makeup. I find this product helps a lot with controlling oils on my face. Ultimately I don't have to blot as much or touch up my makeup as much.

Next, after I have applied all of my facial makeup, I close my eyes and spray a few spritz of NYX's Matte Finish spray. I was skeptical of a finishing spray at first. It didn't seem logical to spray something wet on freshly powdered skin, but this product rocks! Once applied, I dab my face off and I let it sit for a while to soak into my skin. This also does a great job of combating oil throughout the day.

These two products together really aid in oil control throughout the day. I do have to blot about halfway through the day, but it is a noticeable improvement. Give these products a try if you also have oily skin!

Big Changes

Since I wrote my first post, some MAJOR changes have happened in my life! One expected, one not so expected.

Firstly, as eluded in my last post, I graduated college (5/4/2013)! I've known this was coming for three years and it was very exciting for it to finally happen. The day was overall very underwhelming, however, since I am stuck in limbo. It is definitely an accomplishment, but it was not easy to relish in my success since all I have to show for it is a piece of paper I won't receive until July!

*waiting to walk*

*at the College of Business celebration*

Next, my boyfriend of almost four years PROPOSED (4/23/2013)! We looked at rings about a month earlier so it wasn't completely out of left field. We were hanging out at his place just talking and spending time together. Then he got up, reached into the tallest part of his closet, and pulled out the box. He gave his spiel on one knee. His heart was pitter-pattering loud so I knew he was being genuine (He had a similar physical reaction when he asked me to prom years earlier). I said yes, of course.

We went out to dinner after we called our families and friends to tell them the news. The meal was absolutely horrid, but we were in our little bubble of happiness so it didn't matter!

I am in the process of writing reviews for some products I have been loving lately, so keep an eye out!

About Me and My Blog

Hello fellow bloggers!
As the first post on my blog, I wanted to give an overview about me and why I am starting a blog and YouTube channel. 

I am turning 21 in a few weeks and will be graduating my undergraduate studies in Business Management a year early. My plan has always been, since I can remember, to go to law school. However, life happened and my plans have been forced in a different direction. As a major control freak, this has been unbelievably difficult to come to terms with. I started preparing for my LSAT's and preparing what I needed to do to start applying. I took the LSAT twice and scored about average and have a GPA that placed me in the 25-50th percentile. I had all of my ducks in a row and started applying. My top choice school only takes about 80 kids and the acceptance rate is 38%. I got placed on their wait list. This was devastating for me. It wasn't a no, it was a soon, however I know there is a great chance I will not be taken off. Although I got into other schools, I crunched the numbers, and going elsewhere, even if only for a year, would put me in twice as much debt as my whole undergraduate studies. This created a long and hard though process. Should I go further into debt to keep on the track I wanted to be on? Should I bank on getting off of the wait list and just float through the summer? Or should I take the situation by the horns and take the LSAT one more time and get an early acceptance for next year? I chose the latter. I felt it would be better to take a year to work in a entry level business job in my hometown, save money, take the LSAT, and apply for early decision in August. At this time, I will be applying with my graduating GPA and a higher LSAT. Of course I kick myself for not taking advantage of the recruiting events at my college and looking for a management job, but until a few weeks ago, I never considered utilizing my undergraduate degree. My fingers are crossed and I hope this upcoming year will be a great one. It is never a college grad's dream to move back in with mom and take any job you can get, but, I am trying to look at it as a growth year. A gap year.

That leads me to this blog and channel! Since last year, I became increasingly infatuated with makeup. A large reason for this was YouTube. I started religiously watching YouTube when I saw a screen shot from a Slender game. I googled "Slender game" and found Pewdiepie's channel and Slender videos. I became obsessed with his videos and started playing Amnesia and other random games he played. This lead to me finding his girlfriends channel, a fashion and beauty blog. From there, I kept finding great beauty channels and learning more about makeup. My college town got a Ulta, and from there, I couldn't stop! I love trying out new products and figuring out how to tweak the tutorials I see for me. I have also always been into fashion and have a look that all of my friends associate with me because of the kinds of pieces I like. I also recently got a sewing machine and am looking to learn how to modify clothes and create! I have been struggling with finding a hobby since I quit ballet after 14 years, and am so excited to finally have something I like to do. Even though it so cliche for a girl to like makeup and clothes, I look forward to this journey of sharing what I love. 

During my gap year I will share my struggles, my joys, and my adventures. I hope to utilize this outlet to put my energy somewhere. I have not had a "year off" since before kindergarten and it will be a difficult transition. My boyfriend of almost 5 years will be 5 hours away, my best friend will be 2 hours away, most of my other friends will be finishing their undergraduate (since I got done in 3 years, most of my friends will be finishing their 4th), and all of my friends here at college will be going into the work force. While at home, I will be surrounded by my small close-knit family, but there are unsettling issues on the home front too. I need this outlet to cope with my derailed plans and to adjust to a year at home.

Thank you for reading and I hope my blog and channel will be useful for someone out there!