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Pet Tag

Most of you didn't know, but I love animals! In the past when I lived in actual houses I have had many dogs and fishes (Not cats sadly). But ever since my other and I started to live in apartments, I have had 2 guinea pigs! Currently I have only one, and his name is Truffles (lol I know, such a manly name). I thought this tag would be very cute, and also another way for you guys to get to know me! :)

1) What is your pet’s name? -Truffles
2) What kind of pet is it and what breed? -From what I show he is just a regular guinea pug with short hair.
3) How long have you had your pet friend? - 2 years! :)
4) How did you get your pet? - My cousins fiance's brother originally wanted a guinea pig when he really wanted a pet rat. His mother surprised him one day with a guinea pig, and he didn't want him! So my cousin called me since she knew that I have already owned a guinea pig and I took him in! :)
5) How old is your pet? - 2 years old.
6) What are some quirky things about your pet’s personality? -lol he LOVES to eat and to nibble on things! He's very energetic and sweet too!
7) What does your relationship with your pet mean to you? - I think it shows how close we are and how much we have bonded! He is always happy when I hold him and brush him especially.
8) What are some of your favorite past times with your pet? -When he gets new toys he gets really excited and starts squeaking!
9) What are the nicknames that you call your pet? -Trufs

What type of pet do you have?

J Crew Factory Favorites

Lately J Crew Factory has been really catching my eye with some very cute fall fashion! From sweater to sneakers, this store has been having a lot of items that are on my wish list. Down bellow are some of my favorites from J Crew Factory I also included how I would style each one!

{Factory Classic Button-Down Shirt in Suckered Gingham}

How I would Style: A cute pair of blue jeans and some adorable camel colored boots. And don't forget a staple necklace! 

{Factory Chambray Pocket Tunic}

How I would style: Some cheetah print loafers. Loving this new trend of printed loafers!

{Factory Side-Button Elbow-Patch Sweater in Stripe}

How I would style: A pair of pink skinny jeans and black flats.

{Factory Embroidered-Front Top}

How I would style: A cute black skirt and some nude flats! Perfect for a meeting or anything important.

{Factory Three-Quarter Sleeve Draped Sequin Tee}

How I would style: A cute pair of mint colored pants! A perfect outfit for a party!

{Factory Gigi Pant with Pockets}

How I would style: Add some ankle boots and a cute long sleeve sweater and your good to go!

{Factory Ruffle-Collar Dress Coat}

How I would style: Maybe a navy scarf and a cute pair of heels.

{Factory Novelty Quilted Puffer Vest}

How I would style: Some sort of striped or dot sweater and some jeans or leggings.

{Factory Crystal Petals Necklace}

How I would style: A pink and white stripped shirt would be perfect.

{Factory Drop Fringe Pendant Necklace}

How I would style: A black long sleeve and a puffer vest (Maybe a White Puffer Vest)

Whats your favorite piece?

Favorite Trends of the Season

     With fashion week being in this past August,  so many different style began to come out! Such as soft colors, booties, knits and even capes! Some of these style I go to recreate using my own wardrobe!

1.) Booties

{What I'm Wearing}

Sweater: Banana Republic

Jeans: Hollister

Booties: Forever 21

Necklace: Etsy

2.) Knits

lol it was super cold!

{What I'm Wearing}

Sweater: H&M

Jeans: Hollister

Shoes: Target

Necklace: Etsy

3.) Capes

4.) Soft Tones

Heres the color guide for this season!

Loving this outfit!

What are your favorite trends for the season?

50 Random Facts About Me!

I thought this would be a good way for my readers to get to know me a little bit better! I got these questions off of Megan Rosette's Blog, and I thought they were very different gave you a general background of myself!


Where were you 3 hours ago? -Sleeping (currently missing my bed right now)
Who are you in love with? -Ed Westwick :)
Have you ever eaten a crayon? -lol I hope not!
Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? - My Erin Condren Life Planner!
When is the last time you went to the mall? -2 Weeks ago to pick up my AP Book *tear*
Are you wearing socks right now? -Yup! It's starting to get very cold here in California
Does your family have a car worth over $2,000? -I think? lol
When was the last time you drove out of town? - To go to the Staples Center for the Arctic Monkeys Concert
Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days? -Nope
Are you hot? -lol to me i'm not
What was the last thing you had to drink? -Water
What are you wearing right now? -Long Sleeve shirt with jeans and converse
Do you wash your car or let the car wash do it? -I don't even have my permit yet....
Last food that you ate? -Breakfast! I got a yummy Salt Bagel with Cream Cheese!
Where were you last week at this time? -In school
Have you bought any clothing items in the last week? -I got a new Lorna Jane Jacket, Lorna Jane Sports Bra, and 2 new pairs of Hollister Jeans!
When is the last time you ran? -Last Year?
What's the last sporting event you watched? -lol idk
What is your favorite animal? -Sea Lion (I work at 2 aquariums)
Your dream vacation? -Greece :)
Last person's house you were in? -My friend Lily's
Worst injury you've ever had? -I have only had one so far, and its was my knee cap moving when I would walk.
Have you been in love? -lol nope
Do you miss anyone right now? -My dad and dog
Last play you saw? -I'm currently in my play at school for Avenue Q
What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex? -the 8 chin stare :)
What are your plans for tonight? -Homework, Homework, and some more Homework
Who is the last person you sent a Facebook message or comment? -Carrie from Carrie on Blogs!
Next trip you are going to take? -Arizona to visit my family for Thanksgiving!
Ever go to camp? -Nope! But I have always wanted to!
Were you an honor roll student in school? -lol definitely not
What do you want to know about the future? -If I will be happy
Are you wearing any perfume or cologne? -I wear the Pink by Victoria Secret Fresh & Clean all the time!
Are you due sometime this year for a doctor's visit? -I get sick very quickly so I am always at the doctors.
Where is your best friend? -Claudia (A.K.A Swag Master)
How is your best friend? -She's good lol
Do you have a tan? -lol I am tan
What are you listening to right now? -The Gardner outside doing his job
Do you collect anything? -Monograms!
Who is the biggest gossiper you know? -Not saying....
Last time you got stopped by a cop or pulled over? -Like I said before, I don't even have my permit
Have you ever drank your soda from a straw? -Not really, mostly when we go out to eat
What does your last text message say? -From Lily with a emoji
Do you like hot sauce? -I don't like anything spicy (Yet I'm half Mexican)
Last time you took a shower? -Last night
Do you need to do laundry? -Nope, I did it 2 nights ago
What is your heritage? -I am half Haitian and half Mexican
Are you someone's best friend? -I hope so lol
Are you rich? -Definitely not
What were you doing at 12AM last night? -Studying

Which was your favorite question?

Softbatch Funfetti Cookies

     These delicious looking cookies  are absolutely adorable with their bright colors! They look incredibly difficult beaus you have t make them from scratch but they are actually very easy! I wanted to share with all of you this amazing recipe! Maybe it would be great for a Thanksgiving treat?

For the original Recipe check it out here!

{Ingredients}

1/2 cup  of unsalted softened butter

3/4 cup of granulated sugar

1 Large egg

1 1/2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla extract

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons corn starch

3/4  teaspoon of baking soda

a pinch of salt

3/4 cup of sprinkles

{Directions}

( Directions are from original website)

1. To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, egg, extract, and beat on medium-high speed until well-creamed, light and fluffy, about 5 minutes (or use a hand mixer and beat for at least 7 minutes). Do not shortcut the creaming process; make sure dough is very light in color and fluff, stop to scrape down the sides of the mixer as necessary.
2. Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, optional salt, and mix until just combined, about 1 minute.
3. Add the sprinkles and beat momentarily to incorporate, less than 1 minute, or fold in by hand.
4. Using a medium 2-inch cookie scoop, form heaping two tablespoon mounds (I made 15). Place mounds on a large plate, flatten mounds slightly with your palm, cover with plasticwrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 5 days, before baking. Do not bake with warm dough because cookies will spread and bake thinner and flatter.
5. Preheat oven to 350F, line two baking sheets with Silpats, or spray with cooking spray. Place mounds on baking sheets, spaced at least 2 inches apart (I bake 8 cookies per sheet). Bake for 8 minutes, or until edges have set and tops are just beginning to set, even if undercooked, pale, and glossy in the center. These cookies should not turn golden or brown at all and should stay white. Do not bake longer than 9 minutes for soft cookies because they firm up as they cool (The cookies shown in the photos were baked with dough that had been chilled overnight, allowed to come to room temp for 15 minutes, and were baked for 8 minutes, with trays rotated at the 4-minute mark). Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before removing and transferring to a rack to finish cooling.
6. Store cookies airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Alternatively, unbaked cookie dough can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future when desired.

What is your favorite type of cookie?

Want Wednesday

     This weather has me loving so many things! I have been falling in love with to many riding boots and jackets that I must restrict myself! But of course I have to share with you you my favorites currently.

1.) J Crew Factory Emery Flats

These adorable nude bow flats need to be in my closet! They are such an adorable staple, and with the bow it adds an even more classier effect. I could so see myself pairing these with dark jeans and a cute sweater and of course a staple necklace.

2.) Seersucker Scarf

With the cold weather comes a lot of scarfs! Lately I have been trying to find more and more scarfs that I could wear on a daily basis and this one I could definitely  get some good use of of it!

3.) Monogrammed Vest

This is probably one of the biggest essentials for any preppy person! These are warm yet insanely cute!  Plus they match anything!

4.)  Lilly Pulitzer Jewelry Box

Such an adorable jewelry box! I personally lack in jewelry organization so this would probably save my whole entire statement necklace situation.

5.) Fast Lane Over the Knee Boots from Francesca's 

The are definitely on my Christmas Wish List! They are so stunning! The color is perfect and the length of the actual boots are the perfect length!

What have you been loving?

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What's in my Purse

With the more darker colors in todays fashion, I decided to switch up my handbag for this season! I went with this London Fog Knightsbridge Large Tote Bag! It's so beautiful with the gold hardware and the faux ostrich embossed structure! And with getting a new bag, ment adding new things into my daily bag essentials! Here are my everyday bag essentials!

What I Keep Inside:

iPhone / Erin Condren Life Planner / Book / iPad / Headphones / Chapstick / Lipstick / Hair Tie / Headband / Wallet / Hand Sanitizer / School Book / 2 Pens (For Planner)

Occasionally you might find some fuzzy socks or granola bar or two in there also! And you cant forget a water bottle!

You can find the purse I have here!

What is your bag? What bag do you use?

How to be more Preoductive

     I lately have beginning to think about finals and more and more about school work. And to be honest, finals are coming up VERY soon! For me they are in January and for others it's right before winter break begins! Personally I rather not procrastinate during my favorite time of the year. So here are my tricks on how to stop procrastinating and start being focused.

1.) To - Do List's

 I do not understand how a someone can go with out making a to do list daily! I make them left and right from my ones for my blog to ones for my guinea pig! This is one of the most useful and effective ways to see what you need to do in a day.

Tip: Put somethings that you do already (Ex. Brushing your teeth) so then you can cross them off! ( They will for sure encourage you to do more!)

2.) Distractions

The biggest struggle. Technology in this day and age really creates a big interference on what we really should be focusing on! I would highly suggest turning off your phone and other devices and putting them at the other end of the room or in your bag.

3.) Motivation

To get through tough times, It's a necessity for me to have motivation. Everyone need that encouragement to make them feel that they can do anything (Which we can)! As for this, I created a quote wall next to my light switch in my room filled with some of my favorite sayings! It's super easy to make and will definitely help you achieve your goals.

4.) Breaks

Lol. This is the only fun part of studying. Realistically everyone should be taking a 10 - 20 minute break for every hour that you study/work. When taking your breaks trying eating a snack of read for a couple of minutes. In the photo bellow I show my water (Which you should be drinking throughout studying) and two of my favorite study snacks!

5.) The End Goal

Be positive through out this whole experience! You can do it! It you put your mind and heart to it you can achieve anything and you can get to the goal you have been dreaming of! 

What are your tips on procrastination? What are your goals?

Whats on my Fall Reading List

     Ahh Fall! The season of cozying up next to a warm drink and a warm blanket and reading a good book! Some of the books on my list are all autobiographies written by some of my favorite people! They go from ballet dancers to CEO's of major companies! They all sound perfect and have all gotten great reviews!

1.)  #GirlBoss

     I have been hearing about such great reviews on this book over the summer, That I really need to read it! Sophia Amoruso if such an inspiration when it comes to building a business that has become one of the biggest online fashion stores! 

2.) Taking Flight

     Michaela De Prince has always been one of my biggest dance inspirations ever since I saw her videos of here at the Youth America Grand Prix on Youtube years ago! And then once she was on the First Position Documentary and heard her do her interview, she became a even bigger inspiration because of her background story!

3.) Make Up

 I adore Michelle Phan ever since she uploaded her first Youtube video! I have been watching her for years, and she always seems to amaze with her confidence and how much she has grown as a person! From her make up line to creating Ipsy, she has become one of the biggest women entrepreneur today!

What are some of your fall reads?