Tuesday Ten: Life Tips

Tuesday Ten: Life Tips

1. Keep your current nail color on your bed side table...

I do believe number one is pretty self explanatory, but just to make sure I will explain. I think that by keeping whatever color of choice, that you are currently sporting, at your bedside it will encourage touch ups through the week. I will once again say how much a good nail color can complete any look even if it's a "lazy" day. Whenever I see the ends of my polish starting to wear away I just do a quick touch up swipe and everything is better!

2. Chai Latte K-cups...

I have recently discovered the deliciousness of the Chai Latte K-Cups! This is such a wonderful night time drink because as far as I can tell my sleep has not been affected. I always want something warm before bed such as tea or hot chocolate. This is the perfect mixture of both! I love chai tea, and this k-cup blends chai with warm milk. You can find a pack of 16 for around $11 at places like Walmart and Target. 

3. 60 seconds post-shower...

These valuable seconds are meant for one thing and one thing only... moisturizing! After a warm shower your pores are open and willing to have them packed with moisture. Pat off with a towel and grab your favorite moisturizer and go to work, but remember its a race against the clock :)

4. "Go-To" Jewelry...

Find a piece of simple/classy or wild/funky (if that is more your style) and make this your "go-to" piece of jewelry. I personally wear a white gold ring my parents gave me when I turned sixteen. I wear this ring and two simple silver chain bracelets everyday! I never get tired of these pieces because they are simple and silver so they truly go with everything in my wardrobe. Becoming attached to a piece of jewelry is alright by me because it means you have a little piece of "you" in every outfit you put together. 

5. Don't Forget Your Coffee in the Morning...

This is really just a personal life tip... No one wants to see me in the morning without my coffee. I'm almost positive some of your lovely people are the same way! So please for the sake of everyone's sanity and well-being have your cup (or 4) of coffee in the morning. 

6. Magic Mascara...

This tip is for those unfortunate days when the coffee maker broke down or your alarm decided it hates you. One of my major life rules is that there is ALWAYS time to apply a quick coat of mascara on my lashes. No matter how late I am there is time to grab my favorite tube and carry it along or stop in a reflective window and make those lashes big and beautiful. This may sound a tiny bit crazy, but there is a method to my madness. Mascara can make your eyes look ten times more awake even if you forgot to drink your nectar of the gods. SO, if you only pull one thing away from this post today make sure it is this. Here are the two tubes of mascara I am currently using  (both are in Very Black)!

7. Notes of Inspiration...

I know how cheesy this seems, but leave yourself notes to find around your room or home.  It really works! I always forget about some of the notes that I have posted and they really brighten up my day when I find them again. One of my favorites is in my closet, and yes as embarrassing as it is I will share it with you... It reads, "You are looking rather skinny today." It makes me smile EVERY TIME! Leave some silly ones, some inspirational ones, and some motivational ones. It really does make a difference in your day. 

8. Decorate Personally...

By decorating with your monogram or Lilly Pulitzer it really makes your room or work space very personalized. I love most all of the Lilly Pulitzer patterns and they make excellent desktop backgrounds, phone backgrounds, or even planner covers. Two of my favorite patterns right now are A Little Leg and Ya Gotta Regatta. Try these two patterns out with your monogram or even just as a wallpaper for your phone or laptop!

9. Plan to Plan Ahead...

I would be lost without my Lilly Pulitzer 2012-2013 Planner. Literally, lost! I write everything in this beautifully organizer planner. Everything from when I need to call someone to when my next hair appointment is (even if I got it cut the day before). I think my head would fall off if I did not keep my life somewhat more laid out by using this day by day. When life is starting to feel too busy to even sit down and breathe it is time to write it out. Once everything is down on paper it somehow magically looks more achievable. STICK WITH IT! If you write down that you will start that dreaded ten page paper that is due next Monday on the block for today... at least TRY to start the paper. Be good to yourself as well. I like to reward myself sometimes by blocking off time for things like a nice relaxing face mask!

10. Smile!

Last but certainly not least, smile. Smile at least ten times everyday. Sometimes I just sit, think, and smile to myself to make myself feel better about something that didn't turn out quite like I planned. No worries, just smile!