Everyday.

Today I'm going to detail how I do my makeup prettyy much every day.
Nothing too complicated, it just takes a little time. Nothing is overly made-up, I just like to look a little bit defined.

1. Start with a no-makeup face. And ridiculous hair, if you're into that sort of thing.

2. Use a damp Beauty Blender sponge. Mine is not dirty, it's just stained from use. Promise.

I use Revlon ColorStay makeup in 320 - True Beige.

3. Stick with the ridiculous hair. This is my face with foundation.

4. I use this miracle product for my under-eye area. It's the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser. I use the shade Fair.
I take this and draw a triangle shape from the inner eye, down to the nose, and up toward the outer corner of my eye. You WILL look crazy. Exhibit A:

Hence the crazy-eyes I have on.
Now, blend this out. It will still have the effect of lightening the under eye area.

5. Next, apply an eyeshadow primer. My favorite is the Too Faced Shadow Insurance.

 6. Use a brown eyeliner, such as this one from Urban Decay. Line the upper lash line. Be messy, don't worry about being perfect with it.

 7. Take a dark brown eyeshadow and a small brush and blend, blend, blend.

 8. Take a lighter brown, like this MAC shadow called Satin Taupe, and blend this just above where you put the dark brown shadow. This will help the color fade from dark brown, to light brown, to nothing.

 9. Use a light shadow, such as Urban Decay's Sin, and use this as a highlight under the eyebrow and in the inner corner of the eye.

 10. I use Revlon Brow Fantasy to fill in patchy spots in my eyebrows.

 11. Use a bronzer or a darker powder to contour under cheekbones, around temples, and under chin. I use NARS Laguna Bronzer and a MAC 109 Brush (below).

 12. I use this Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed on the cheekbones NOT on the apples of my cheeks.

 13. Applied desired amount of mascara. This is my FAVORITE.

 14. Use a neutral lipstick, such as this L'Oreal lipstick in Fairly Nude.

 15. Finish with a light coat of lipgloss, like MAC lipglass in Underage.

FINISHED PRODUCT

No more crazy hair!

I vary this routine up every day but I follow the same pattern. Just experiment and have fun!

Juicing

No I'm not on steroids.
But I am juicing. For the past few weeks, I have been juicing once a day and I can tell you honestly I feel great.

Here's how I do it.

I take my juicer. Then I put stuff in it. Then I drink it. The end!

No but seriously, here's my recipe for the most amazing and energizing juice ever.

Kelly's Magic Juice

 2 APPLES

 2 CARROTS

 2 STALKS OF CELERY

 1/2 CUCUMBER

 2 LEAVES KALE

 1/2 LEMON

 1 HANDFUL SPINACH

2 LARGE STRAWBERRIES

I put everything in my juicer and voila - out comes delicious and healthy juice that I drink for breakfast each day. You don't even have to peel anything!

I honestly feel energized and more cleansed. Hopefully I will be able to convince more people to join me!

Resolutions.

Let me just say, I am one of the masses of people who always sets resolutions for myself but then about March I am back to my old ways. What can I say? Old habits die hard.

But not this year. My number 1 resolution is to keep my resolutions. Posting them on this blog can hold me accountable.

1. Blog Once a Week. I know that I don't always blog as much as I want to, and even though I don't know if anyone actually reads my blog, I know that I love writing and that I love talking to the great abyss that is the webisphere. If I can update once a week, even if I have little to talk about, it may help me feel more creative and connected to my thoughts.

2. Read 1 book a month. 1 book doesn't sound like a lot, but for me it feels like a lot. With a never-ending stream of Kardashian spin-off shows and trashy TV, I spend a lot of time in front of the tube. But this year I'm going to put my Kindle to good use and read 1 book a month. At least.

3. Work out 3 days a week. Now that we have a pseudo-gym in our basement, I am going to start lifting weights and working out 3 days a week. I want to be able to do a lot of exercises at home that I'm too embarassed to do at the gym, out of fear that I'll do them wrong.

I have lots of things that I want to do this year in addition, but I'll keep my list short.
I have to realize that even if I get off track with a resolution, I shouldn't just "give up". Part of what's admirable about setting goals is the ability to persevere and hop right back on when you fall out of step with your visions.

This year, that's what I'll try to do.