Confidence & Coffee

August 2, 2012

Heartache. Heartbreak. Heartbeat. Heartthrob.

Heartache: emotional pain or distress; sorrow; grief; anguish.

Heartbreak: great sorrow; grief; anguish.

Heartbeat: a pulsation of the heart, including one complete systole and diastole.

Heartthrob: a passionate or sentimental emotion.

Well, all these words don’t seem similar at all. But they all have at least one thing in common, they deal with your heart. If you follow me on twitter (@confident_girls) you probably know that I was asked on a date..two consecutive nights in a row. I bailed on the first one and now I’m sitting here trying to think of an excuse for the second one. Then I started thinking to myself…why? Why am I bailing on this guy who I could potentially date.. and be in the long run with? It’s strange. I’m a very independent person so yeah, I like my space but this is just a genuine nice guy trying to take me on a date. Why can’t I just say yes…go, see what happens and if its a disaster just tell him I need to go wash my hair or bathe my dog, throw in a quick “Adios” and leave.

If you can’t already tell, I over think things. A lot. Basically everything. This is what goes through my head when I get asked on a date: “Okay so I guess this guy is into me…why? Why is he into me? What does he like about me? Am I even that pretty? Come on, I know I have my days but what? Okay yeah, I’m gonna go on this date, give it a try. But wait, what if I end up liking him and he doesn’t like me. Or what if he likes me and I don’t like him and then he’s super clingy. Ew. Or (probably the worst scenario ever) WHAT IF he likes me and I like him?! What if we date for months, or years?! What if we got married!? And thennnnn, it happens. BAM! We break up. I invested all this time into someone (who wasn’t myself) and just like that they have that whole part of me and leave with it. Why would anyone set themselves up for failure…or disaster rather. I just don’t get it.

Doubt: to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe. To fear.

Yeah, I guess I doubt a lot when it comes to relationships. That’s something I’m learning to overcome. Day by day, I have to tell myself that in the end, everything works out. Maybe not the way I planned, but it works. That’s what life is all about. It’s about obstacles, passion, love, and fun. Worrying doesn’t do much for me and I realize that. Once your hurt, it’s hard to be vulnerable again but you’ll never know unless you try. I think it’s important to do new things, meet new people, and learn. Having confidence in yourself to overcome all obstacles is important. Knowing you’re strong enough to do anything and everything you want to do is important. Don’t wait for other people to tell you that you can do it, just go do it. Be proud of yourself. Be confident in yourself. And show the world what you’re made of.

With that being said, I’m going on this date.

xo!

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July 18, 2012

Steve Jobs.

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped in dogma- which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other people’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” -Steve Jobs

This is an extraordinary quote. Everything about it is true. Don’t ever let someone else’s opinion of you affect your life and your thinking. Like I’ve said before, you’re all you’ve got. Don’t change your mind and morals based on what someone else says. If you’re constantly living in someone else’s shadow, you’ll never truly be happy. When the day is done, isn’t that what you want? To be happy? Stay strong and go after what you want. Look the world straight in the eye and just go. Keep moving forward. And never, ever, give up on yourself.

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July 10, 2012

CONFIDENCE.

So today as I was driving to work and chugging my espresso I just got from Starbucks, I started to think, “what is confidence?” Really though, what is it? Is it self-assurance? Determination? Being humble and prideful? Being successful? Being driven? Motivation? Happiness?

Well, I think it’s all of these things combined. I started to think more about it and I was wondering what does the word “confidence” stand for? This is what I came up with:

C-Control. Having complete control over ones emotions, thoughts, and actions.

O-Optimism. Being optomistic in all situations and having the assurance in yourself that things will be okay.

N-Natural. Being yourself, and being natural shows you have confidence. You don’t pretend to be something you are not.

F-Fighter. Being a fighter means you fight for what you believe to be right. Others actions or words don’t change your mind about something you believe in.

I-Independence. Being independent is one of the most freeing things in the world. Knowing that you don’t have to rely on others for your own happiness is independence.

D-Determination. Never stop going. Never stop trying. Be determined you can achieve anything you put your mind to.

E-Experience. Our pasts do not dictate our future. Today is a brand new day, treat it like one. If you are constantly living in your past, you’ll never move forward.

N-New. Be able to try new things. Once you truly know what you like/don’t like, you’ll be more sure of yourself and be a happier person because you will know things you are good at and enjoy.

C-Correction. Be able to correct mistakes you make. When we fail, it makes us stronger, because to succeed in that area we have to work twice as hard. Failing doesn’t mean failure. It means you tried.

E-Excited. Be excited every morning to wake up and just be you. Be excited for life. Be excited for new experiences. Be excited that by knowing you’re a confident person, you can go anywhere you choose to go.

Hope this was a fun little read! Have a great day babes! xo!

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July 9, 2012

Today I want to show you guys what kind of makeup I use and absolutely LOVE! Let me know what you guys think!

1. Clinique Even Better- This is a GREAT cover up! It’s best to apply just a little at a time or else it will seem very blotchy and greasy. A little goes a long way! Also, it has SPF 15 in it which is amazing because it protects your skin in the sun! No one wants wrinkles :)

2. Bare Minerals Foundation- Every person has a different skin tone so make sure you ask your makeup specialist what would be best for your skin. It helps if you go into the store not wearing makeup (I know, I know..no makeup?! It’s okay! Be confident in your own skin!) so your specialist can choose exactly the right color for you. Pour a little of the powder into the lid and use your brush in a circular motion to essentially “warm up” the product, and then apply to your face in the same circular motion. Start at the center of your face and apply outward. This evens your skin.

3. Bare Minerals Warmth- This is my ALL-TIME FAVORITE bronzer! Apply it the same way you would the Bare Minerals Foundation. Make sure you use a fluffier, fatter brush (as shown in the picture) for this though or else you’ll end up looking orange. This product goes a looooong way, so use just a little at a time.

4. Clinique Blush- Blush can be tricky. For every skin tone there is a different kind of blush.

*beige, pink tones are appropriate for fair skin

*warm, brown shades are appropriate for yellow-tones skin

*plum, bronze shades are appropriate for dark skin *orange, apricot and coral shades are appropriate for sun-tanned skin

*the soft tones/ apricot, peachy, pink/ are appropriate for everyday use

I put on my blush smiling. I know I sound insane but I promise this works best! When applying blush smile, wherever the center of your cheek is, is where you start. From that point on make a NIKE swoosh going up and out towards your temples.

5. Almay Liquid Eyeliner- Liquid eyeliner can be really intimidating at first. It’s okay, practice makes perfect. I personally use brown eyeliner because I have blue eyes. It enhances my eye color. Don’t be afraid to use different color liners! It makes your makeup more fun and can enhance your already beautiful assets.

6. Covergirl Eye Shadow- This is the first color I always use on my eyes. The color is MINK. I use it as a base before using other colors (which vary on a day-to-day basis).

7. Urban Decay Naked Eye Shadow- This. Is. The. Best. You can create so many looks with this palette. From something natural to a smokey eye, you’ll look like a fox!

8. Covergirl Lash Blast Mascara- This is my go-to mascara. I apply this every single day, whether I’m having a fun day in the sun or I’m going out with my girls at night! It’s very natural looking but makes your lashes look so much longer with so much more volume to them!

9. Rimmel Glam Eyes Day 2 Night Mascara- This is the other mascara I use. I use the lengthening brush during the day and use the volume brush at night. It makes your eyes look more open and gives you the sexiest looking lashes.

10. Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm- I really don’t like my lips feeling like they have something caked onto them, that’s why I love Baby Lips! For a more natural look I use Peach Kiss. When I’m going out I use Pink Punch or Cherry Me. One of my followers on twitter suggested this to me a couple of months ago and I fell in love. It got the name “Baby Lips” because it makes your lips baby soft and so kissable!

I hope ya’ll enjoyed this! Let me know if I can help in any other ways! xo!

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July 9, 2012

createthislookforless:Love Purple

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July 7, 2012

surfnrunnr:

Great guide for green smoothies! This is useful if you want to free-style your smoothies and use whatever that’s on hand. The proportions really help with the consistency and taste.

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June 29, 2012