hey everybody!

happy may first!

today is the official college decision day, its the first day of may, its ONE DAY till i turn 18 and my graduation is now in about a month! craziness!! anyway, as always i am just gonna debrief a few things i am planning for this month on the blog and etc!

here we go!

#1: college decision

#2: 18th birthday

#3: AP EXAMS (and how to prepare for those guys *coming soon*!)

#4: graduation (& other grad events) dress and outfit ideas!

#5: a reflection on finishing high school

#6: A GIVEAWAY and more!

GET EXCITED. GET READY

xoxo

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hey all!

its april 29th, 2018 – which is the last sunday of the month… which means that its the last blog post of the month which means that its review day!!!

here we go!

this month i’ve been busy with many things including:

prom!

i went to my senior prom at a super cool night club in hollywood! it was super fun and i wrote a whole review post here!

college trips & traveling!

i was fortunate enough to spend 48 hours in DC! it was not relaxing at all but not only did we get a lot of stuff done, we ate lots of food and were able to see many cool things and it was so much fun!

other stuff!

i went to my sister’s sorority invite and also went up to the central coast of california. this was not really a month for relaxation and it was so non-stop which was crazy, and this may ahead is still very busy and i’m definitely looking forward to summer after all of that and the graduation madness!

xoxo

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hey all!

its almost the end of may which means that mother’s day is coming up soon! it crazy! i’ve been seeing a lot of awesome things that i’d want to give and/or my mother  (& grandmother & etc!) would enjoy to recieve! i love making these collections and finding stuff you guys might also love to give to any mother in your lives!

as always, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

here we go!

#1 : ‘bliss’ plush throw 

is your mother a comfort fan? make her wanna snuggle up with you with this soft grey blanket! i love my soft blankets like these, and they are super easy to throw in the living room or on any bed for added comfort.

#2 : NEW fitbit versa

is your mom looking to get into fitness? or does she love her fitness routine? this new fitbit is alittle like an apple watch – in addition to reading heart rate and counting steps you can view texts and even recieve messages from certain apps!

#3 : aesop jet set travel kit

is your mom a travel fiend? or just a skincare fiend looking for some new stuff? i’ve heard such amazing things about aesop – named for the fable, the line is supposedly amazing and has some awesome scents!

#4 : bobbi brown ‘beach’ set

for your mom the beauty guru, you absolutely could not go wrong with this set from bobbi brown, of the scent ‘beach’!

#5 : stuart weitzman nearly nude sandals

is your mom a fashionista? or just looking for some amazing sandals? these stuart weitzman are an iconic shape which she can wear through spring, summer and even the rest of the year with a variety of different looks.

#6 : kate spade ombre sparkly phone case

i’m obsessed with my kate spade sparkly phone case – and any mom would love this for her own cellphone too!

#7 : kate spade floral print phone case

this beautiful floral phone case with make your mom swoon! and she’ll think about you whenever she picks up her phone!

#8 : marimekko notebooks

have a mom who loves to journal? or just forgets about a lot of things (hey this is why i love my notebooks!)? this adorable marimekko printed notebook will be perfect to write all of her notes in!

#9 : smythson ‘make it happen’ notebook

this little smythson notebook will be perfect for any mom to throw in her purse just as a little notebook!

#10 : splendid espadrille sandals 

your mom looking for the perfect spring or summer sandal? these adorable splendid sandals come in such cute colors and they are perfect little espadrilles for any age!

#11 : ‘chic happens’ docking station 

perfect for any mom who needs to charger her phone, put her bracelets down and any other accessories at the end of her very long day!

#12 : kate spade bumble bee coin purse

this cute and quirkly little coin purse will make your mom so happy even when she has to pick up the cost to park her car!

#13 : monogram key chain

i am in love with my monogram key chain, and your mom would be too! remind her of her name – and the genes (or just the LOVE!) she gave to you!

#14 : kate spade floral sam handbag

this classic kate spade shape is beautiful and the floral pattern would be the perfect gift for any mother figure.

enjoy! shop for your moms/grandmas/aunts and any other mother figure in your life too! xoxo!

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hey all!

in trying to get my mind off of stress i have been opening my HUNDREDS of emails – y’all i get wayyyy too many but i have definitely been online window shopping. y’all understand, its going through sites, links, blogs, instagram posts and LOVING what you’re seeing.

well, what i’ve been seeing and LOVING right now has been translucent accessories. from bags, shoes and sunglasses to even rain coats i’ve been scouring the interwebs finding the BEST translucent acessories for y’all! ready to go?

as always, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

#1:  pink translucent sunglasses

#2: chanel pvc flap handbag

#3: hunter transparent rain coat

#4: staud mini pink tote bag

#5: urban outfitters clear bucket bag

#6: urban outfitters clear mini tote bag

#7: ray ban evolve sunglasses 

#8: vince camuto corlina ankle strap sandals

#9: romwe clear wooden handle bag

happy tuesday and enjoy!

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hey all!

right now i will have either been on a plane for a few hours or had just gotten off the plane, so excuse me that this post is scheduled. i just had a time sensitive trip and i WILL be sharing the results of the trip very soon i am just making some final accomodations and getting all of my stuff together – but i am very excited to share it all with you very soon! so i decided that a spring look will be fantastic to share today!

as always, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

here we go!

/ shirt : comme de garcons tee / skirt : topshop boucle wrap mini skirt /

 / shoes : comme de garcons converse high tops / sunglasses : B.P. exaggerated cat eye /

 / bag : prada galleria baby satchel /

i’ve been loving red as a power color – this outfit totally uses both accents tones and deep reds. i have been loving the comme de garcons line lately – because my addiction to sneakers brought me to high tops – and from there, my addiction of high tops brought me to these bad boys. i also seriously love their shirts because they are super cool and a little bit of more casual look. i think this shirt would be super cute tucked in the skirt and the skirt is a super cool kinda 60’s vibe. the material is super cool and could be a super awesome accent piece. i found this prada bag online and have been obsessed with it for a MONTH! i also am loving people’s style of the cat eye sunglasses and i LOVE them in red!

i hope you enjoyed!

xoxo

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hey all!

as i mentioned a few posts ago, my birthday is VERY SOON! and i’m turning 18! its 13 days away and i couldn’t be more excited/nervous/etc! i am feeling all of the feelings about this and i never know what to think! i thought about planning a party – as always i turned to pinterest! i decided after all that i am not planning a party because of AP tests and other stressful graduating and college stuff but i definitely went and scoured pinterest for TONs of ideas and images that i thought were super cool and that i would love to remake and have as my own!

just a little note : none of these photos are mine, and i link to their post from pinterest!

as always, i have a pinterest list for all the party themes and ideas that i love:

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okay all! i hope you enjoyed!

xoxo

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hey all!

as much as i’d like to push it away like the plague, my birthday is coming up. don’t get me wrong, i LOVE my birthday! i mean who doesn’t! a day all about you (more or less)! but honestly this year i am turning 18 and how many good things there are about being 18 there are many more responsibilities. i will talk more about this on my birthday – but for now i’m just gonna focus on the good the possible gifts!

as always, a note to all my readers – this post does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above or in this case that i am asking for any of the above. to be honest – this is just a DREAM wishlist so don’t get too excited! it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

here we go!

#1 : pop & suki box bag 

i am in love with bag shape. i think it makes it even better that you can personalize it because y’all know that i love anything and everything personalized. its such a versatile bag!

#2 : apple watch

i’ve been wanting one of these guys for awhile but didn’t think i should invest in one because i wasn’t sure it was be a good use of my money but y’all know i am OBSESSED with my fitbit so i do think it’d be worth the money! i love the pink color and think it would be super useful for college.

#3 : blue sparkly socks

i love my blue sparkly socks from brandy melville paired with my cortez, high tops or my adidas! i love these ones because they are a bit longer and they’d be an awesome birthday gift for me.

#4 : slip silk pillowcase

i talked about this a lot when i was making the christmas gift guides but this is supposed to be not only great for your skin, but also your hair! i’ve been not only a skincare freak lately but also a hair care freak and i really want this before i move into my new dorm!

#5 : jade roller

GUYS! i have been hearing so much about these not only on skincare instagrams but also on health and wellness blogs. by using a jade roller on your face you reduce inflammation and lets out all of the toxins by draining the lymphatic fluid in your face. its also a good way to fully rub in moisturizer.

#6 : herbivore skincare set

now that i’ve established that i’m a skincare freak, i’ve heard alot about the herbivore brand and not only is it pretty for your instagram but its supposed to be amazing!

#7 : star earrings

y’all know i love my earrings – and i love how these ones make you look like you have a second piercing (without the commitment!). i’ve also been LOVING stars lately – although i’m sure y’all know that!

#8 : sweaty betty power union jack leggings

i’ve been getting sweaty betty emails for as long as i can remember and NOW sweaty betty is landing at nordstrom – how convenient! y’all know how i like activewear and how i *basically* live in leggings and i’m in love with this ‘union jack’ inspired print, i love the color mix up and would be so excited to wear them.

#9 : canon rebel T6i dslr camera

i’ve been wanting to upgrade my camera (i even mentioned it in my 101 in 1001!) but i’ve been researching cameras and even though it’s a little above my pricepoint it would  be an awesome gift!

#10 : gucci double-g bracelet 

i’ve been eyeing this bracelet for awhile. i am absoluetly in love with the design (that the Gs interlock and thats where you clasp it together. i also love this rose gold tone because its just pink enough!

#11 : apple iphone lightning dock

i am terrible with charging my phone. too many times i have fallen asleep and i thought i put my phone in the charger, but no its slightly off course. this means when i wake up to take my phone to school with me i only have like 20% charge and i have to charge it when i get there! i think this little tool would be great because the phone would be right in the charger without problem!

#12 : staud bisset bucket bag 

GUYS! staud bags have my heart. they are absolutely gorgeous. i love the colors, the textures and the designs of each of their bags. i think this classic bucket shape would be a super awesome staud starter – even though i am in love with the LITERAL bucket bag and the see through bag too!

#13 : nike air max 270

THESE ARE SUCH COOL SNEAKERS! i can just imagine how cool i’d feel walking around in these. as always, nike nails the design and right now, the all white ones are super cool to me – i especially love the back ‘air’ part! and i’d love to have em!

enjoy guys! and let me know what is on your wishlist down below!

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hey all!

i realized one thing that i don’t tend to talk about a lot is my hair for one reason, i really don’t like it (my hair that is). i just have been unhappy with my hair for a long time because my hair is UNBELIEVABLY hard to deal with.

first (when i little) it was on the curlier side. by the time i was in 2nd grade it was super long, and mostly straight with little waves on the end!

here’s a photo of little kate from my first communion – although my hair was a little curled, you can mostly tell how straight it is!

but easily by 8th grade my hair started to get super curly! i’ve always had frizzy hair, but during this time i was in denial, telling myself that i didn’t have curly hair (because i had heard how hard it was to deal with) and i straightened my hair ALL THE TIME and (even still i do this) wore it up in buns so that i wouldn’t have to deal with it ever.

here’s a photo from my graduation, can you tell by the cruddy flat-ironing skills that i was DEEP in denial!  and the reason why i really never put pictures of myself on the blog.

i finally figured out that if i had curly hair i might as well just flaunt it.

this was easily the first picture where i really loved my natural hair, and i might as well just go for it, because wearing my hair natural was actually a lot better for the quality and took less time that flatironing did!

this is the most decent photo that i have of my hair recently!

i’ve been told by almost every other curly haired person that i know that my hair is A LOT different than theirs – and i cannot figure out why! but my hair has pretty good highlights in it naturally and my curls are a SUPER ODD shape because they are not all like ringlets, and i really don’t force my hair into ringlets because that would take me FOREVER because i have tons of hair!

here’s what i use!

– boar bristle brush

– comb

– trader joes ‘nourish spa’ shampoo

– redken all soft conditioner 

– loma calming creme

typically this is what my hair routine looks like :

1. i comb and brush out my hair using my comb and myboar bristle brush. i take out all of the knots and brush through all of the sections that have gotten stuck together because of all the times i have put my hair in a bun.
2. i head to the shower with my comb and brush. i make sure they are with me in the shower because it’s actually a bit easier to brush and get through in the shower. i continue to brush it out and comb while my hair is barely wet.
3. next, i go through and shampoo my hair and then i wash through it, comb through it and then i shampoo again.
4. i then put the conditioner in my hair. i begin at the top and move the conditioner from my roots to the ends of my hair, making sure that every bit is conditioned. i then wash it out and repeat the same process.
5. then, i comb and brush through my hair again (while in the shower, while its on) and put it ‘half up, half down’ sectioning off the top part of my hair. i do this then because it allows me for an easier drying time.
6. finally, i get out of the shower and lather my hair thoroughly using the loma calming creme and let it airdry!

thats it! enjoy!

xoxo

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