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DIY Monogram Pumpkin!

October 27, 2015

hey guys!

i have been seeing a lot of cute preppy pumpkins lately so I wanted to share a little diy that I did with my pumpkins to make them look so cute! this is the perfect little diy for halloween or fall!

so lets get started!

things you need!

things you need

you essentially just need a pumpkin, glitter and elders liquid school glue

but its also helpful to have a black sharpie, toothpicks and a boba straw (or any old straw)

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start by outlining your initials (or you don’t have to do this if you can just free hand it, but its hard to do it freehand)

and start putting the glue on the pumpkin

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I would recommend that you put the glue on a plate and spread it with a tooth pick, thats what I ended up doing, it was much easier!

and when you are done putting on the glue, start putting glitter on and then shake it off! use the boba saw (or any other straw) to blow the excess glitter off, believe me its way easier!

your final product will look a lot like this! (with your own initials of course!)

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hope you enjoyed this little diy!

if you like this, or end up making one of your own please tag me or comment!

thanks!

xoxo

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Learn to Be Kind to Yourself

October 18, 2015

hey guys!

for me, its really hard for me to be kind to myself because I am a perfectionist. I am so hard on myself, I don’t miss school because I feel like I will miss too much, but sometimes when you are really sick, you HAVE to stay home. I am starting to learn to be kinder to myself, I am slowly starting by when I make a mistake to not be so hard on myself.

so since this is so close to my life, i wanted to share some ways you can learn to be kinder to your self.

1 // Spend Sometime Appreciating Yourself : I am trying to write in my journal, in a journal I am writing about all of the good things I have done, and trying to put the hard things out of my mind.

2 // Don’t Beat Yourself Up Over One Bad Thing : This is the biggest thing for me, If I don’t do well on an assignment in school, I automatically break down and it ruins my entire day.

3 // Spend Some Time Alone : When I say alone, I mean no devices, and no way to break yourself down. You can do this simply by taking a nap, reading a interesting book, or even draw.

4 // Forgive Yourself : This is also a big thing for me, when I make a mistake, I never forgive myself, I always take it on me, and I never forgive myself, which I should do.

5 // TREAT YO SELF : Take a day to treat your self, as they say in Parks and Rec “TREAT YO SELF!” whether it is a day of shopping, going to a favorite theme park,  just staying home to watch netflix (i don’t mean netflix and chill) or going to the spa. Use this as a day to chill out, and completely destress.

how do you guys be kind to yourselves?

hope you guys enjoyed this little article! I hope that it was helpful, it actually was really helpful for me to write it!

xoxo

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Pinterest Fall Fun!

October 1, 2015

Hello guys!

happy October!

I was looking on pinterest recently and have been seeing a lot of really fall images, to be clear, I am finally feeling the fall (considering its been so hot in california!)

so here are some of my favorite fall things!

#1 // Sarah Vickers and KJP in a Pumpkin Patch

#2 // Monogrammed Pumpkins!

#3 // This delicious crumbly pumpkin bread

#4 //  This adorable table!

#5 // Finally these fall essentials from Belleoftheball45  

hope y’all liked this! more preppy fall things to come!

until next time

xoxo

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Preppy Ways to Style Plaid Shirts

September 17, 2015

hey guys!

so I was rooting around pinterest (you know as you do!) and I was thinking, how cute are flannel shirts for fall? they are so cute. AND! they are not too expensive and they keep you really warm and they are just perfect. so now I am gonna share with you guys some photos from pinterest that i found.

anyway, I hope you like this post and are inspired to dress like this!

xoxo

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My Favorite Macaron Items

September 10, 2015

hey guys!

so this blog is called macarons and marchesa , so i love macarons and i wanna own more items with macarons on them! so here we go:

#1: Forever 21 Macaron Lip Gloss

#2: Voluspa Macaron Scented Candle

#3: Urban Outfitters Macaron Box

#4: Macaron Shuffle Case

#5: Macaron Plush Pillow

#6: Linear Macaroons Ankle Socks

lol! i hope you guys liked this post! and LOVE macarons! please comment if you like this post!

xoxo

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My Netflix Obsession Pt. 2

September 8, 2015

hey guys!

did you guys know that a few weeks ago i wrote an article called “my netflix obsession” i am doing the second part of that article today, so you can read that article here 

so after I started next great baker, I started watching gossip girl (aka the darkest whole i ever fell through). so i began gossip girl and the obsession set in. it was even worse than an obsession it was more like a lifestyle.

i began thinking more and more like the characters, thinking about fashion more (which definitely wasn’t a bad thing)and wearing headbands like they never went out of style. But I freaking love that show, and i honestly wish i lived on the upper east side, and went to columbia (or even better YALE!!)

anyway, I hoped you liked this saga, I will continue this story little later.

xoxo

kwe monogram(aka kate wins)

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The Fab Five September 2015

September 3, 2015

hey guys!

so heres the month’s fab five!

#1: 1:Face ‘Cancer’ Square Digital Silicone Strap Watch, 38mm: I think this is a really cool modern watch and I just think its so nice!

#2: Pink Los Angeles Pullover: I am just loving these spirit pullovers for fall, and I love this color!

#3: Forever 21 Double-Zip Faux Leather Satchel: OKAY I LOVE THIS BAG! First of all its $27.90 which is like a pretty good price, and its just a really cute shape and I love it.

#4: Victoria’s Secret Afterhours Satin Boxer PJ: I am really liking these style pajamas recently, and in California its never too cold so its like the perfect pair of pajamas.

#5: Krass and Co Sailor’s Delight Hat: I just love Krass and Co, and this hat is perfect for golfing or really anything to keep out the pesky sun! AND when you follow THIS LINK  you get 15% off!

i hope you guys like this, and please comment if you too like any of these things

xoxo

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Happy School – My Bonus School Essentials

August 30, 2015

hey guys!

happy school! my school starts tomorrow and I am really sad its starting. but new school year means new good things and new bad things too, but anyway lets get started!

my bonus school essentials are stuff i like to keep in my locker, and stuff I love for the school year.

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#1: Krass and Co Sailors Delight Shorts: I wear a uniform to school, but I play sports, and sometimes during free block I like to go down to the weight room to work out. I love keeping these in my locker and when you go through this link you get 15% off right now!

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#2: Portable Phone Charger: These are a must! I know my teachers don’t like to see our phones plugged in around the room, so this is perfect. You just bring the cord for your phone and you can charge it with this!

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#3: Five Star Mirror White Board Combo: This is an essential for my locker. It gives me that little reminder on the white board part and then on the mirror i get to see me! How nice!

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#4: First Aid Kit: This is perfect for in your backpack. You never know when you’ll get a paper cut or you get a headache and need advil. This is also a perfect size for carrying around.

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#5: Day Designer Gold Stripe Weekly/Monthly 6 x 8 Planner: A nice planner is always a must for school. I love this one especially because it has a to-do list and i just LOVE checking things off!

xoxo

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My Back to School De-Stressers

August 23, 2015

hey guys!

i am about to start school in a few days and i wanted to share with you guys some of my favorite de-stressers!

okay lets get started!

#1: I listen to wave sounds (specifically this one!) and change my computer and iPad backgrounds (specifically this one below).

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#2: Paint your nails. This one works for me! I use this as a well deserved break from your homework.

#3: Take a Walk. I usually like to go out with my dog and walk  around in the neighborhood and destress. My dog is such a cute little guy he always brings up my spirit.

#4: Eat a healthy snack. I usually like to eat like peanut butter on something for that little boost of protein.

#5: Open the Window. Usually getting fresh air is helpful for de-stressing. Its actually really nice.

#6: Taking a deep breath in and out. Believe it or not, but this is actually very helpful and nice!

xoxo

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My July/Mid August Haul

August 18, 2015

hey guys!

i wanted to show you guys my haul from july to mid august because I went on trips and got some cool things

*in no way am I trying to brag about what i have and i bought these all by myself with money i earned for myself*

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first I got stuff from the lululemon outlet in gilroy

I got the Pleat To Street Skirt II and the Flow Y Bra IV

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then, this was the best buy! i found at my local nordstrom this shep shirt from VV. I found this on the sale rack and it ended up being $50 instead of $125!! what a deal!

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these are the next things i purchased

the UO Flamingo Makeup Bag, Voluspa Macaron Mini Candle, and a Day Designer

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the last things I got was the medium teddy bow case and this bangle from kate spade.

xoxo

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