Urth Café

I am not over exaggerating when I say that this place has the best food that I had ever had.

While visiting LA I heard about Urth Café from Vlogger Thatcher Joe on Youtube and I really wanted to try it out.  There were two different Urth Café's in LA & I'm not too sure if they have one anywhere else but I'm about to open one up in Ohio…

I like this place because all of their stuff is organic & better for you.  I tried their Turkey Panini and honestly that was the best thing my taste buds have ever experienced. I did not get a picture of it cause I was honestly too busy stuffing my face with it, but above is the Greek Salad and the Pastrami Panini that were both also amazing.  I also tried the infamous Green Tea Boba. I can tell you that it was very odd…. people go crazy for it though.

I'm not much of a food critic, but if I think something is great, it must be shared.  So if you're ever in the LA area, I highly suggest you try this place out.

Venice California

This past week my two friends and I took a trip to Los Angeles.

We have been staying in Venice, and so far I love it.

I did not know what to expect from Venice but it is honestly awesome.

 Everyone is so friendly & I'm sure the nice weather helps with that.

We have explored the beach, shops, restaurants, & biked down to Santa Monica Pier.  The local café's and restaurants are so unique & worth trying.

My biggest advice to anyone is to travel as much as possible.  This whole vacation so far has been so spontaneous and I've had a blast.  Life's way to short to stay in your hometown.

I'm starting to really understand the hype of the Los Angeles area.

April Favorites

Beauty

Urban Decay de-slick Makeup Setting Spray

Since my face is so oily it's so hard to keep my makeup looking nice for a long time, I was using the NYX matte finishing spray for a while but it didn't seem to be doing much.  Once I switched over to Urban Decay I noticed a huge difference. It kept my face from getting oily for a long while & it sets your makeup for a long period of time.

Tarte Amazonian butter lipstick - Park Ave Princess 

This lipstick honestly has to be my favorite makeup product I own.  I have never found a nude lipstick that looks as pretty as this one.  It comes out so shiny but is still so pigmented.  I just find it goes with my skin tone very well.  I also think it's going to look so pretty in the summertime.  For some reason I think this might be a limited edition item for Tarte… but I am praying it's not.

Urban Decay Naked Illuminated

This highlighter pretty much explains itself.  I love it so much with my tan right now because it is soooo sparkly unlike some highlighters that just have shimmer.  Some people might not be into the sparkles but I think it looks so pretty on the cheekbones and even your chest with a nice tan. Defiantly bringing this on vacay. Here's a closer pic for ya.

NYX blush - Cinnamon

This product is another one I find looks good with nice tanned skin.  Although, when I didn't have a tan I still think it looked pretty.  It is such a pretty coral color but not too red for your cheeks.  I also find this color goes with a lot of makeup looks that I wear so I have been reaching for it a lot.  Also, I'm just obsessed with NYX…

Fashion

Chunky Black Sandals

Call me Baby Spice (Like that's an insult, she was the best Spice Girl)… but I've been obsessed with these shoes.  I honestly think they go with everything I own.  As you can tell, I've been wearing them a lot since they're a bit scuffed up.  I got them from Target.com a little while ago, but I'm not sure if they have them cause I think they were on clearance from last summer, but I know there are a lot of similar styles out there.

Chokers

I just think chokers look so bad ass and they defiantly deserve a comeback.  I actually just made these myself by buying velvety string and charms from a craft store.  #BringBackThe90s

Food

Starbucks Brewed to Personalize Iced Coffee

Now idk if I am late to this trend but come on, how genius is this.  I hated the fact of making coffee and sticking it into the fridge just to have it iced. This stuff is sooo good and it's just plain coffee already brewed and you just add whatever you take your coffee with. S/O to Starbucks for making my life better yet again.

Home Decor

Lately I have been obsessed with changing up my living space and making it more my style. I will be moving into a new house after summer so that's another reason why I have been obsessed with home items!  But, I have finally finished my room and my workspace at home that I am happy with. I just wanted to share some ideas that will hopefully inspire you to change up your space.

Fairy lights

I am absolutely obsessed with fairy lights, especially in bedrooms.  I feel they make a room look so cozy and create the best kind of lighting.  You can either just use normal Christmas lights or get fun decorative kind.  I purchased the mesh ball lights from Target.

Artificial Flowers

Since I suck at keeping real flowers alive… I decided to add some artificial flowers by my desk. I filled the bottom of the vase with clear rocks (you could honestly use anything).  I purchased both the rocks & flowers at Jo-Ann Fabrics but you can get them at any craft store.  I just think they give an area a more "homey" feel.

Storage

I really think the way that your store anything can really make a room look better.  First, I love finding cute jars & crates to store either my makeup (excuse my dirty brushes), hair accessories, jewelry, or other random items in.  They have a HUGE selection of these kind of items at Home Goods or TJ Maxx…you just have to have the patients to look around.  Secondly, the way I have my nail polish stored is probably my favorite thing about my room (I know, sad).  I saw this idea on Pinterest and just went out and bought a cupcake holder and displayed all my nail polishes on it. It's so simple and I just think it looks so pretty.

Inspirational & Polaroid Wall

I'm obsessed with pictures and quotes so I decided to make a wall out of it.  First, above my desk I have a selection of different things that inspire me.  I printed them all out the same size and then framed them with plain white frames that I got from Jo-Ann Fabrics.  Then just arranged them in a way I personally liked.  I also love the way polaroid pictures look (I NEED a polaroid camera)…Anyways, I just used pictures I already own or pictures from the internet I love and used the app Afterlight to give them the polaroid frame, printed them out, & pinned them on a cork board. 

Trinkets & Candles

I have a sick obsession with candles…I can never have enough.  I just really think candles pull together a room.  And I also love buying little trinkets to fill in those empty spaces either on my desks, bookshelves, or dresser.  The best place to find cute trinkets are obviously either antique shops, thrift stores, or even places like Home Goods.

Hope you got inspired & I will probably do another post like this once I move!

Christmas Cookies

Tis' the season to be festive.

Obviously, christmas cookies are a huge tradition for the holidays.

I decided to choose three Pinterest recipes to try that I thought looked 

 good! I have also been trying to eat healthier lately so I

included a healthier cookie recipe as well which was amazing!

All of the links for the recipes will be down below.

I suggest you try them because they were all delicious.

Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Crinkles

Healthy Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Links:

Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Crinkles

Healthy Peanut Butter & Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies