Get Ready with Me!

1:: Apply Concealer
I usually use the Sonia Kashuk Quad, top left &/or top right. I apply under my eyes as well as any breakouts I may have.

2:: Apply Foundation (optional)
I usually only wear foundation when my acne is acting up. I used to never leave without wearing it until Seventeen magazine had a day where you were supposed to go without make-up and I didn’t feel any different all day. I wear Revlon’s Nearly Naked in Ivory and apply with my fingers.

3:: Next apply Pressed Powder
 I always wear this whether I wear foundation or not because my skin gets super oily.

4:: Eye Shadow & Lip Stick/Stain (occasionally)
I don’t always wear these, it depends on what I’m doing that day or how I’m feeling. I mostly only use my Naked Palette for eye shadow and I use lip stains more than lipstick because it lasts longer.

5:: Last but not least, apply Mascara
Even if I don’t wear any make-up (which is very rare) I always have mascara on. I just think I look weird without it! I’ve been loving Maybelline’s Rocket Volum’!

Blog Design Resources:: Best Websites for Inspiration & Help

Design

Pixlr :: This site is just like Photoshop but it's free and you don't have to download it. Photoshop is pretty expensive (especially if you aren't a student) and this is a great alternative. You just have to create an account and thats mostly to just save them to your account if you aren't finished.

Patterns 
These 2 sites are both for creating patterns that you could use for a background on your blog. They are all seamless so there wont be a line when it's tiled. The first one is textures, you can add color to match your blog after you save it (I'll explain it later)! The other site can be bolder depending on the colors you use. It also gives the option to add texture!

Subtle Patterns 

 Pattern Cooler

Now how you can add color to the texture!
 You are going to be working with the layers panel in both Photoshop & Pixlr.

Tips::
1:: You are changing the blending modes. For photoshop you just click the panel thats circled & Pixlr you have to click the button on the very bottom left side and then the panel pops up.

2:: If the texture you picked is white/light, change the blending mode to multiply.

3::If it's black/dark, change it to screen. (you can also click on all of them to get different effects, those modes just make them more subtle).

4:: Work with the texture on the top layer and the color you want is under it.

Photoshop Brushes

TheShoreways.com
SpeckyBoy.com

Social Media Help

Social Media Banner Sizing

Image Mapping

FB Landing Page

Managing Social Media

Coding

Customize Your Blog CSS for Beginners

HTML Tags

HTML for Beginners

CSS for Beginners

Pugly Pixel TV

The Wonder Forest YouTube

I wanted to start doing blog posts to help some of the newer bloggers and bloggers that want to learn to design/edit their blogs. If there's anything you'd like to learn let me know and I'll do a blog post on it or link you to a good one! Also, if you have any other resources you use let me know and I'll add it to the post. Once I get back from Italy I'll be adding a tab all about blogging resources.

10 Things you Probably Don't Know About Me

1:: I'm super shy when you first meet me.
If I spend a lot of time with you I'll open up quickly and become a little weird.

2:: I squeak occasionally
It's basically a cross between a hiccup & a burp. The pitch of it changes too, it's super duper high pitched sometimes and surprises me! I'm not really sure how I started doing it or why but I guess its a more girly way to burp?

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3:: I want a dog named Burton Guster, Gus for short.
I've always wanted to get a puppy and watch it grow up. I had a dog when I was younger but she was older when we got her and ended up running away after a while (her name was Corky). 

4:: I have 2 sisters both younger than me
Alex is 19 as of yesterday and Mallory is 16.

5:: I am addicted to Dr. Pepper
I'm definitely going to miss it while I'm in Italy. Maybe it will break my addiction? Doubt it lol.

6:: I'm also addicted to YouTube

I mostly watch musicians and vloggers, and my mom thinks I am crazy for watching other peoples lives but I find it interesting.

7:: Frogs used to be my favorite animal

Once everyone I knew heard that I loved frogs I started getting anything with frogs on it to the point where I didn't like them anymore. I still have a frog soap dispenser & tape dispenser.

8:: I've never broken a bone or gotten stitches
This is probably just because I never played any sports. I played volleyball for a year but that was it.

9:: I've never had a boyfriend
No first kiss, never got asked out, never been flirted with.

10:: And last but most important, I'm a Psych-o
Most of you probably do know this because I've mentioned it a lot but I thought I'd say it again! :)

Blog Resources:: Favorite Blogging Communities/Link-Ups

There are a lot more than just these link-ups & groups but these are my favorites and the ones I use the most!

Groups/Communities

Bloggers Seeking Brands  :: FB group where you can connect with different bloggers who share different opportunities

Bloggers Connect :: Google+ Community started by Dana from Wonder Forrest to connect with other bloggers

FBL: Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle :: Another FB group, this one is more for connecting with bloggers and sharing your posts

Better Blogger Network :: is a community for bloggers to get help and get ideas to reach their goals

Link-Ups

Bloglovin' Collective  :: Bloglovin' link-up

Followers to Friends :: a link-up to help you make friends and not just gain more followers

Bloggers Coast to Coast :: Find bloggers that live close to you or at least in the same state (international bloggers are on the map too)

 Agencies/Networks

iFabbo 

Influenster 

Linqia

 

Easy High Bun

Today I decided to show you how I do a high bun. I think it's a lot easier than a sock bun. It might not work as well on shorter or thin hair, but it will most likely just not be as thick as mine is.

Just start off with a ponytail as high as you want it, in a bun.

  Let me know if you want to see more videos from me!