Best of 2012!!

Best of 2012

Hola Amigos! Im being Spanish;) But anyway, since 2012 is drawing to an end I really wanted to do the Best of 2012 Tag! I added a few Christian catagories to this and just wanted to give you all my opinion on my favorite items of 2012. There are three catagories which are: Beauty, Fashion, and Random:) So here I go!

Beauty-

Face Product- Elf clarifying pressed powder in light beige
This is a foundation that provides so much coverage and it is very inexpensive! I really love putting this one and it feels so light and amazing on your skin:)
Cheek Product- Ulta Flush Cheek Color
I cant even explain how much I love this blush! It is the perfect color and it works for every season. It gives the natarul color to your cheek and really changes your whole look. Ulta Website-http://www.ulta.com/?cmpid=PSGO
Eye Products- Maybelline Falsies Volum Express Mascara/ Ulta Eye Shadow Quad in the colors Bone, Mystique, Expresso, and Gold Dust.

Okay so for the Mascara it is the most amazing mascara in the whole entire world. It doesn't get clumpy and it makes your eye lashes so long and beautiful. I would reccommend any Maybelline mascara after trying many other kinds! For the eye shadow I love it because it comes in 4 colors and is so easy to put on! All the colors look natarul and not too extreme and you have light natarul eye shadow that gives your eye a big POP!




Lip Product- Baby Lips/ Eos Lips
Okay so I am totally in love with both of these lip products!! Baby Lips comes in so many colors but it is not too bright and lip sticky it just gives your lips a shine and a tint of color and it feels soooo soft. Eos lips is like the most fun thing to put on ever. It comes in a little ball and you can put chapstick on both of your lips in one swipe. Also, it comes in many colors and it is only like $3-4.
Nail Polish/Product- Sally Hansen Nail Stickers
I know that the nail stickers by Sally Hansen isn't really polish but I still love them. They come in so many cute designs and are so simple to put on your nail! You can do your whole hand with stickers or only one finger and it still looks amazing!



Hair Product- Pantene Aqua Light Weighless Nourishment- Silicone-free Shampoo
My hair is very oily so this shampoo really helped it stay clean and oil-free longer! It is "weightless" and is stripped of all the acids or anything that makes your hair oily and it feels clean, fresh, and natarul!
Perfume-Viva la Juicy Perfume
This perfume smells amazing and the packaging is so cute! It is a little on the expensive side since it is from Juicy Couture but I still love it!

Fashion-

Clothing Item- Highlow Skirts
I have been obsessed with these skirts that are short in the front and long in the back! They are so cute and more modest than other skirts. Definitely love these!
Accessory- Flower Hair Bows/ Headwraps
Throughout the whole year of 2012 I have loved the flower hair clips, bobby pins, or whatever! Having a cute flower in your hair is amazing and goes with most every outfit! Headwraps have been fairly new to me but I still love them because they are so comfy and can cover up a bad hair day! They are also like so adorable!
Shoes- Toms 

Toms have been my favorite shoe all of 2012 because they are so cute, low profile, and comfortable! Plus they donate a pair of shoes to a poor child! I love all the cute designs and I got the snow leopard Toms for Christmas and they are soooo cute! I also have grey, pink sparkle, black sparkle, and green and love all of those! Toms Website:http://www.toms.com/



Random-

Book- Hunger Games/ Pretty Little Liar Series
Hunger Games book is so amazing and from someone like me who doesn't love reading I LOVED this book! It is so well written and the perfect length to keep it interesting the whole book through. Pretty Little Liars books I discovered in Language Arts class and they are my new obsession! But warning once you start one you can't put them down! Im already on the 4th book!
Food- Bowl of Noodle Soup- Hot and Spicy Flavor

This soup is sort of like gormet top ramen! My friends who are Korean introduced me to this soup the begginning of this year and I still love it! It is also so easy to make you just fill with water and microwave for 3 minutes and you have an amazing meal:)

Drink- Starbucks Salted Carmel Frappachino/ McDonalds Chocolate Chip Frappachino
My obsession for 2012 has been frappachinos! I love them so much but my absolute favorites are those ones from Starbucks and McDonalds:) Please try them and you won't regret it



Song- Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammar
This one explains itself! Check out this song if you haven't heard it! Youtube Link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmrOB_q3tjo
Store- Tillys, Hollister, and TJ Maxx
These stores have cute clothes, and great prices!
TV Show- Dance Moms and Glee
I am a true Dance Moms fan! That show inspires me to be a better dancer and I love all the drama! (is that bad? lol) And Glee is amazing! It has a great message, diverse characters who I connect with, and amazing music and singing that is so entertaining.
Bible Verse- Proverbs 3:5-6
This is my life verse and this blogs theme verse so how can it not be the best of 2012?
Christian Devo Book- Truth and Dare Devo Book by Ann Margret Hovsepian 
This book was sent to me for free by my very first sponsor and I still read and enjoy it! Check out my review on it here http://luv2sing-mypre-teenjourney.blogspot.com/2012/03/long-awaited-truth-or-dare-devotional.html

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!!!

     Hey everyone! I hope you all had an amazing Christmas! I just wanted to do this post to remind us all not to get caught up in our gifts and getting stuff and not stop spreading love and cheer just because Christmas has passed! Jesus is why we celebrate and he is "the reason for the season"! Although Christmas is over it shouldnt mean we can go back to being selfish and greedy we should still give and be kind and joyous to everyone the whole year long:) Maybe bring some baked goodies over to a neighbor or give to someone you don't think has a good of Christmas as you did. Maybe you could donate some of the cash you got for Christmas to a charity or maybe to start the new year right by volunteering as a tutor, at a senoir center or just do your best to be helpful in your community! Some people do posts about what gifts they got for Christmas but I am going to share with you all the blessings I got for Christmas because I know without God none of this would be possible. He blesses me every day and these are just some of the many blessings I recieved on Christmas!


Blessings:

~I was blessed with getting to be with myfriends and family and having us all be together, happy, and healthy on Christmas

~I am blessed to have a break from school and time to relax and go places with friends and family.

~I am blessed to get to dance at my studio extra long over winter break!

~I am blessed for all the many gifts I recieved on Christmas. Such as a Droid, Hollister clothes, yoga pants, Victoria Secrets backpack, Toms, boots, dance clothes, giftcards, jewelry, hairbands, nail stuff, purses,laptop, and much more! Thank you Jesus and my parents:)

~I am blessed to have made other people happy with gifts and baked goods!

~I am blessed to have a Christmas Tree in my house to have presents around.

~I am  blessed to have food to last me and my family over Winter Break .

~I am blessed to have gotten the opportunity to volunteer and bring food to families less fortunate

~MOST OF ALL I am blessed that Jesus has died for me and that I have comfort in knowing Jesus is always by my side and I dont have to fear or worry!

I have so many more blessings but those are some I wanted to share with you! Your challenge is to write a list of some of the many things God has blessed you with this holiday season!More reviews and New Years post coming soon! Thanks to all my followers for supporting me:)

Worried About Nothing:)

      Have you ever been stressed, worried, scared, or even depressed? Most all of us have felt at least one of these feelings at some point in their life. Some of us, including myself, get caught up in the moment and forget that the Lord is here for us through everything and today I am going to share what I have learned from a church service about a week ago that has helped me cope with my feelings. 

     Here are some key details that definitely helped me realize how God is in control of my life and that by putting my trust in him I will feel better:)
          

❤The lord says not to be afraid because miracles can happen:)

❤God is trustworthy in your darkest hour- this means that no matter what life throws at you God will be standing right beside you. When it seems like all your friends or people you love have turned against you or you feel as if it is the world against you remember this and I'm positive it will make you feel a million times better!

❤God works all things together for our good for those who love him. 

❤ Life is like a snow globe-when you shake it your world goes crazy. But remember god is on the outside of your snow globe

❤Jesus is a better driver than I ever will be:) - This reminds me that I shouldn't try to be better than God but just know that he is greater than I am and he knows what he is doing. Don't try to understand God just trust him and it will turn out right!

❤When all evidence says not to trust God you must still believe that The Lord is trustworthy.

❤God gives us things such as sadness and depression to help us cope with our feelings. This may seem bad in the moment but in the end it just leads us to realize that God is in control and leads you to see that God can help you through any struggle.

❤Jesus is the reason for the season and is there to restore you and forgive your sins. 

❤Jesus takes your burden and gives you his which is a million times lighter than yours!



Challenge❤ Where is it that you still want to control? Work on giving that part of your life to God!


      I hope that this mini devotion helped you and you will remember that you should be worried but let God be in control! I have realized I have done a lot of reviews lately and haven't done as many devotions which is what this blog is for so I will start trying harder to post a devotion for you guys once a week or every two weeks! Love all of you and please tell friends about my blog! Thanks!

Infinity Bracelet Review

Okay everyone! This is seriously like the cutest bracelet ever;)

Seller: the seller was one of the fastest responses ever! I emailed her on tuesday late at night  and she emailed me back by early Wednesday morning and had the bracelet shipped by the weekend! Super great to work with


Bracelet: this bracelet was adorable! I love the infinity sign and the rhinestone and everything was just so perfect! The only minus was that it was a little bit cheaply made and the string that tightens it has already broken. Overall I would recommend this bracelet especially because the holidays are coming so it's great to put on your list or give to others!

Rating: 4 out of 5

Etsy shop link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/GemmaBelle

Isnt this the cutest thing ever!

Earring Review!

Okay so Alexa sent me these beautiful earrings a little while ago so here's my review

Seller: I just love Alexa so much! She is so fast and great at communication and if you need anything she is on it. They came in the most adorable package with a very cute note and everything was so pretty and nice! It was a joy getting these and even though it has been so long since I have recieved them (sorry!) I still have the amazing packaging and everything:) Alexa is so understanding and patient and I admire her for that. Even when I had forgotten to keep up my end of the deal she was always so sweet and kind about it!

Earrings: These earrings are so beautiful and I loved them. They were a bunch of different colors and went with everything! I honestly love them and would recommend them for ANYONE especially at their inexpensive price. They were high quality and overall 5 out of 5!

Please visit Alexa's shop and consider purchasing something! I promise you won't regret it!

*Picture coming soon!*

Links: Rushing Wildflowers Shop: http://rushingwildflowers.webs.com/

Alexa's Blog:
http://Shineyourglorydown.blogspot.com/