Helloooo!!!

    Hello friends! I'm back! Alaska and Canada was amazing with some beautiful pictures coming soon! It always feels nice to go home after a vacation but at the same time sad because you don't want to leave paradise. I was hoping when I got home that secret ninja maids cleaned up my mess from packing, unfortunately that did not happen. Lots of cleaning to do and lots of laundry ahead of me.

    This post isn't just about my vacation, in fact I wanted to do it because I witnessed something really sad at Target tonight. I heard there was funfetti gluten free cake mix so I ran to Target to get a box (added bonus was there was a cartwheel coupon)! In the check out line in front of me was a grandfather and his two granddaughters. The girls looked pretty young maybe around 6. While the grandfather was paying for their back to school light up backpacks one of the girls pointed to a picture of Kim Kardashian on the cover of some tabloid and kept repeating, "she's prettier than me." My heart broke for this young girl who already seems to be having body/self esteem issues before her first day of first grade.

    It made me want to cry and even writing this post I am getting emotional. I don't understand why girls or boys or women or men feel the need to judge themselves so harshly or compare themselves to celebrities. A six year old girl should not be repeatedly pointing to a picture of anyone saying "she's prettier than me." Instead that girl should be saying I'm pretty because fill in the blank.

    Please I urge you to share the love and teach your children, nieces, nephews, cousins, or your friend's kids to love themselves the way they are. At a young age we should be building up a child's self esteem not letting them feel so insecure. It's seriously heart breaking. Think about when you were younger and try to relate to find a way to reach them and what's the best way to show or teach them how beautiful they are, flaws and all.

   Even as adults we struggle with body issues probably on a daily basis but know that you are beautiful. You are a one of a kind which makes you extremely precious and unique. You deserve as much as the person next to you. Love yourself for who you are. Own it. Your flaws are what makes you beautiful and special. Don't ever lose yourself.

   I love all of you and I hope you go to bed tonight loving yourself or waking up knowing you are amazing the way you are. Share the love!

BRB It's Cruise Time!

    Guys I will not have internet for a while because it is finally here, the vacation of my grandmother's dreams! I'm leaving in four hours for an Alaskan cruise! I can't wait to get back and chat with you! Have a great week!

Mr. Holmes - Movie Review

    Mr. Holmes is about Sherlock Holmes' remembering his last case. Holmes is older and forgetful but he's trying to write about his last case. There was something about it that he wanted to remember. The film takes you through his journey of remembrance and new friendships with old friends.

 

 

   I loved this movie! The scenery was so beautiful I would leave everything to go live in solitude their myself. I was really looking forward to seeing this movie and I was not disappointed. Lately there hasn't been any films that I wanted to see really except Mr. Holmes. I did think that the movie would be a little more fast paced but it was more of a slow telling story line. I would give this movie a 4/5 because it was a great storyline, beautiful scenery, great actors, but it was a little slow.

 

 

Have you seen Mr. Holmes and if so did you enjoy? Any other good movies out there that I should give a second look at?



No Training No Mo'

    Today was my first day at my new job taking sales calls. The first call was so terrifying. I was stumbling over my words and my hands were shaking so much. After the call I had to just sit there and take a couple breathes before moving on. Once I calmed myself the next couple calls were easier. Of course I made a few learning errors but overall I built the scariness of the job up in my head and it's not scary any more. I left work today with a smile on my face for finally getting over the initial hump and learning that I love my new job. I am actually quite excited for Monday! Who even says that?!

    I am sure I will make a few more mistakes but getting over this fear I built up in my head felt empowering! If you have a hump in your path, face your fears and in the end you too will feel the joy and relief of overcoming your fear! Have a great weekend friends!

Maggie and Bailey wishing you a lazy wonderful weekend!

Tips for Starting A New Job

    The past week has been a whirlwind! Officially I have one week of my new job under my belt. My plan before starting my new job was to write a bunch of posts however life never goes as planned! I was running around like a chicken with its head cut off. Through all the chaos I did learn some helpful tips which I would like to share so let's get started!

Tip 1-

    Make a good first impression by showing up early and properly dressed. You need to remember that you are meeting a bunch of new people for the first time and they will remember this. You don't want to be the new girl who was 10 minutes late or the girl with messy greasy hair. Make a good first impression!

Tip 2-

   Bring something to write with and on. If someone is teaching you something you need to remember why not write it down. You'll also look like you're interested and care, which you should!

Tip 3-

    Smile! Smiling makes you more approachable which you want since you want to meet all your new coworkers. It's hard to remember the names of all the new people you meet but it's essential. You never know when you need Jim in accounting or Anna in marketing. As Buddy the Elf would say, "smiling's my favorite!"

Tip 4-

    Set out your clothes the night before. You will save time trying to find the perfect outfit. Setting out the make up you want to wear is also helpful. When everything is laid out you can't mess up or forget anything.

Tip 5-

    Wake up early! If you know you only need one hour to get ready, get up two hours early. Take your time getting ready. The first day is stressful so take time to distress before heading out. Personally I like to take my dog on a walk. It's a great way to get some air and distress as well as some exercise.

Comment below if you have some helpful tips to share with fellow readers!

 

 

   Trust me guys these tips are really helpful! The other day I was walking Bailey (my puppy) before work and she cut her foot some how. She was bleeding a lot and I wasn't sure what to do. I called my mom (a nurse) and she ended up leaving work to help me. Since I had an outfit planned and I woke up early to go on our walk I was able to get ready in the five minutes I had. You never know when trouble knocks on your door so you must be prepared! And if you were wondering Bailey is better and healing well! 

New Job, New Me

   I GOT A NEW JOB! Which is very exciting! My current job/the one I am quitting was more of a relaxed crazy schedule but my new job is more of an adult 9-5 thing which I am super excited about! To me the worst part of getting a new job is the quitting of the current job, my stepdad believes the opposite that its the best part. I just feel like I'm letting them down by leaving. I was nervous to hand in my two weeks but everyone has been pretty supportive and happy for me which makes me feel great!

    For this new job the dress code is business casual which I surprisingly don't own a lot of. I've had jobs where you've dressed business casual but I think I need to buy a bunch of new clothes. I have a week to create this new work wardrobe. Maybe I will post some pictures of my purchases and outfit ideas then you can tell me whether it's nice or I should return.

   With a new job you also get to reinvent yourself. For example, I'm pretty shy when you first meet me then I become more outspoken but with this new job I can change that. Or perhaps you can change your look. Always wanted to go from blonde to brunette? Now would be the chance although that is not what I want or am going to do, just an example. I know two people who work at my new job. One is someone who I went to high school with and the other is someone I use to work with but we weren't that close.

   I am really excited to start this promotions marketing journey and hope you stick with me as I fill you in with details of getting prepared and my first day (scary!)! Any advice for starting a new job or what is an essential in a business casual wardrobe?

Recent Beauty Loves and Hates

    I always want to do monthly favorites however I don't switch thing up too much in my routine however the past month and a half I've been using different things that I am loving with a couple of hates in the mix. I wanted to share with you, my friends!

    My Recent Beauty Loves

 

 

•  Too Faced Shadow Insurance in Champagne- This is a primer but works well by itself. It doesn't crease and applies easily. The color is very neutral, perfect for any look.
• Rimmel London Match Perfection Skin Tone Adapting Concealer 2-in-1 Concealer and Highlighter- When I first used this the color looked way off but it totally matches perfectly. This product is my new favorite concealer. Perfect for under eye because it does brighten but you don't look like you are wearing concealer if you know what I mean.
• Simple Cleansing Micellar Water- My face feels so refreshed after using this. After using this I got compliments for how radiant my skin looks. It's really easy to use. All you do is put some on a cotton pad and rub it on your face and you are done! It says it removes make up but I find that some mascara doesn't come off with just this.
• Estee Lauder Sumptuous Infinite in 01 Black- Very wet formula so you would need to be careful with it. It gives your lashes volume and length. My favorite mascara was a Clinique one till I tried this.
• Urban Decay Perversion Mascara - Big brush which is nice because it gets all you lashes. Adds volume for fuller lashes. Downside is it can be clumpy sometimes but overall happy with the product.
• Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien- Soft and long lasting color. This color is perfect for a natural make up look.
• tarte Maracuja Oil- I use this at night before bed and have been loving. In the morning my skin feels so soft and is radiant. I have my father's big forehead so unfortunately I have wrinkles there but this oil helps those disappear. It is oily but after a few minutes it does sink in.
• tarte Maracuja C-Brightener Eye Treatment- Super moisturizing. It's suppose to brighten but I'm not sure it works I haven't noticed too much.
• Smith's Rosebud Salve- I hated this the first time I used it but it's now my favorite thing. The reason I didn't like this before was the petrolatum in it. I need to buy like 10 of these to put everywhere. Extremely moisturizing but not super shiny. Smells so good like roses, duh!

 

 

My Beauty Hates

 

 

• Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer- Because I have fine hair and blonde hair so it can make my hair look really oily.  It's in my hates because it makes my head really itchy so that's not good at all.
• drybar Detox Dry Shampoo- This works well but smells AWFUL! I hate it so much and the smell last forever! Since I hate the smell I use it at night and my hair looks good the next day but not as smelly.