Back to school series: DIY Planner

So every year I try a new planner, and none of them work for me for the whole year. Last year I had to use a post it almost everyday to get all the information in.  This year I decided to just make my own planner, I wanted something simple that fits in all my information. I even tried many Iphone apps, but nothing really worked!

So what I did was pick up one of these Staples notebooks for $2. What's good about this is that it comes with a 2 pocket folder in the beginning, where i can keep the other month calendar sheets, as well as paper that I need to bring home.


& I'm using these mini calendar sheets from this year's calendar that I picked up from the Dollar store.
I plan on looking for something like this for 2013 as well, or just printing them out from the computer! This is for due dates, important events, and stuff you need to remember for school!



I'm simply taping the month in the beginning and everyday writing the date and the day and the homework below it. This way I can write as much as I need to, and all the information will be included.



For the next month I would just tape September right after the last entry for August and so and so forth. 

My Favorite Nail Polishes

I love nail polish, although I can't really do any cool designs, I'm pretty content with trying out basic things! These are some of my favorites, I don't really switch colors around based on the season, I just wear what I feel like!!



1) Wet N Wild FastDry Polishes ($1.99)- This is by far my favorite brand of nail polishes. It dries extremely quickly, and I love the colors!


2) Essie ($8)- So I'm not a huge fan of Essie, so this is the only one I really like. Unfortunately you can't buy this one at Ulta anymore so you'll have to look on the internet or at discount beauty stores!


3) OPI ($8) - This color is also discontinued, but it is AMAZING! It's very dark, and goes on very smoothly.


5) Sinful Colors ($1.99)- From what I know, Sinful Colors is only sold at Walgreens, and they have a wide range of colors. I love Queen of beauty for my ring finger. However BOOGIE NIGHTS, is my all time favorite. It's got a gel finish that looks very professional and you don't really need a top coat (Although I always use one).



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Below is the top coat that I use, I actually did notice my nails growing, so that was nice!

Back to School Series: My Favorite Natural EyeShadows

This post goes hand in hand with the back to school beauty ideas. When I do wear make up, I usually wear natural colors, these are some of my favorite!

1) Lancome Color Design Palette in Violet Sweetheart- I absolutely love this palette, the colors are a great mix of shimmer and matte!

2) The Profusion Brightening Eyes Palette in Neutral- I got this palette from Walgreens for a $1 and it quickly became one of my favorite, the colors last, the blend, and they're pigmented!

3) These are my old Rimmel London Palettes, I don't think they sell them anymore, but I love them. They're great for smokey eyes and a couple of everyday looks!

4) Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Luminous Shadow in Copper Feel- Oh my! This shadow is soooo pigmented, and a part of my everyday wear with a brown crease color! Looks AH-MAZING!