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Saturday, December 28, 2013

What We Got For Christmas! 2013 :)

As we promised we have a new blog for you today! We thought it would be fun to share with you some of the lovely presents we received for Christmas. We know that the holiday season is about so much more than gifts but we are so appreciative of everything we got and would just like to share it with you! We are not trying to brad or anything of the sort :) We are simply beauty and fashion bloggers and we want to show you some of the new products we received. So let's jump right in! If you would like to check out the video version of this on our YouTube channel click here.
<----- This is our Christmas tree by the way! <3

So we are going to start off with the things Jessica received for Christmas! These are some of the Bath and Body Works products she got. We will do our best to leave you the links for most of the products so if you see something you may want to pick up or spend your Christmas money on you can do that more easily! (From left to right)

Cashmere Glow Shower Gel

Cashmere Glow Body Lotion

Sweet Pea Fine Fragrance Mist

Sweet Pea Body Lotion

Country Chic Body Lotion

The Secret Wonderland products in the middle are all sold out online I'm afraid. But she received the shower gel and body butter.

(Jessica's boyfriend) Rob's mom got her the L'EAU D'ISSEY body lotion and shower cream.

This is something she had not heard of before and she is excited to try it!

Body Lotion (Full Size)

Shower Cream (Full Size)

This is a higher end product so it is a bit pricey. If you would like a review of this product once she uses it for a little bit leave a comment down below!

From our older sister Amy, Jessica got two Big Sexy Hair products and some neon hair clips. Jessica loves these BSH products and has used them before. She used an entire bottle recently and it was featured in our Empties of 2013 video.

These products can be found at any drugstore, really. One is a hair spray and one is a root booster!

These are a few little stocking stuffers. Two are Avon products, a nail polish and a lip gloss. The eye shadow is by Stila. Product names and better view of them in our video.

Her boyfriend's mom and sister also got her these adorable wine glasses. One is Zebra print and the other has shoes all over it. Jessica is a shoe hoarder so this is perfect for her.

This adorable bow belly button ring is from our little brother's girlfriend Kass. It is super pretty and girly!

She also got this fox necklace from our parents and this adorable giraffe ring that I got her from a boutique because she loves giraffes. She also got three other sets of jewelery that I bought her and those are included in our video.

Jessica also got the perfume she has been wanting! This is the Katy Perry Killer Queen perfume. This was from her boyfriend's mom and step dad and it is this wonderful little gift set. It came with a very pretty velvet tote, some body lotions, the full size and the small size of the perfume!

It smells soooo good!

Killer Queen Perfume (Full Size)

These are a few of the clothing items she received from Rob's family. Some really cute PJ's from Victoria's Secret and this Breakfast club muscle tee!

This gift from Rob's sister is perfect for her because she loves this movie, it is one of her favorites!

To see the rest of the clothing items she received you will have to pop over to our YouTube channel and watch our newest video that they were included in!

Jessica also received some travel items for Christmas this year. She got this black and white carry on bag. It is so adorable and I have actually had my eye on one like this for a while.

She also got this Betsey Johnson makeup bag :)

Scarves are one of our favorite fashion items for any time of year! We each got three for Christmas! The ones she received are the ones to the left! The polka dot infinity scarf and also the red one are from our parents. The middle one that is black and white is from American Eagle. I got that for her because she needed more scarves in her life and that one is too cute.

Then because Kass had Jessica for our family gift exchange she bought her the LORAC Pro palette. Jessica has been wanting this for awhile and it just has the prettiest colors in it. It also came with the Behind the Scenes Eye Primer.

Want to see a tutorial with this palette! Use our links to let us know!

LORAC Pro Palette!(It is currently sold out)

This adorable Guess watch is from Rob's mom. It is rose gold with two silver diamonds. It is absolutely beautiful and is one of the gifts Jessica is most excited about!

To see the other things Jessica received make sure you check out our video!

Let's move on to what I got shall we! So I got three different bags from my parents. This first one is a gray cross-body bag and I think it will be great for traveling.

My mom also got me a Coach wristlet. It is Navy Blue, Cream, and Bright orange. I love little purses like this one because they are very easy to take around with you when you don't want to lug around a big bag. This one is very unique and different for me because of the colors. I don't have anything with this color pattern. I can't wait to start using this!

The last bag that I got is this straw beach tote. I love this because the inside has a drawstring so if I use it at the beach I won't get sand in it! I hate getting sand all over my stuff. I can't wait to use this on spring break this year!

I just love this little bird picture that my sister Amy got me! It is so cute and I can't wait to hang it up! She also made me puppy chow, a hot chocolate mix, an ornament, and some really cute shirts! All of the clothing items I got will be shown in our video.

I got three Bath and Body Works products. These are my three absolute favorite scents. I have used all of these in the past so they were definitely on my Christmas list.

Be Enchanted Fine Fragrance Mist (Sold Out)

Country Chic Lotion

Sea Island Cotton Body Lotion

I'm so happy that Kass got me this adorable belly button ring! I love anchors as some of you know and I love this because it matches my tattoo. All of my rings have broken so this is something I was really needing! So thank you Kass!

Ahhh! So Jessica got me the Naked Palette by Urban Decay and my mom got me the Naked 3!

I have never owned any of the Naked Palettes but I have always wanted them! I am so happy! Thank you so so so so so much guys!

UD Naked Palette

For our review and links to the Naked 3 Palette click here!

I got some random beauty products. Some from Sephora, Ulta, Avon, ect. These are things I have really been wanting and I talk more about these in our video! So check that out for more of an in-depth explanation!

I also received the Despicable Me 2 movie and the Ariana Grande CD! I love minions and this movie! I am also really excited to listen to this CD and jam out to it in my car!

My boyfriend's mom got me this set of ten OPI nail polishes. This is one of my favorite brands so I am excited to try these out! My mom also got me some nail polish. It is this set of six glitter nail polishes! <3

My parents got me this Michael Koors brown leather belt. This is a belt with great quality and I have really been needing a new belt so I am so happy I received this!

My mom got me the Katy Perry perfume called "Meow!" It smells so good! We show the packaging in the video because Jessica has this one too!

Katy Perry Meow!

Chris's sister got me this Vera Bradley makeup purse. I have never owned anything from this brand and in the past I haven't really liked it all that much but I love this bag! The colors are so cute and it is definitely my style!

I got some gift cards this year. I got a VS gift card from my niece and sister. I also got a DSW gift card from Chris' parents :)

I also got quite a few other items that are shown in our What We Got for Christmas 2013 video! So make sure you check that out!

Thank you once again to everyone that got us gifts and we hope everyone had a happy holiday! :)

We got new channel art! We thought it was festive for the New Year! Let us know what you think! We are also at 596 subscribers! Our goal is to hit 600 by the end of 2013! We appreciate all of your support and we would love for you to check out our channel if you have not already! We will be doing our giveaway at 600 subs! Thanks so much for reading and have a great day! :)

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Here is our newest video! What we received for Christmas this year!
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Some of the products Jessica used up in 2013. Click here!

Our most popular video of the moment!

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Check out our holiday inspired makeup look! Click here!

Holiday Haul!

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You guys asked and we answered! We vlogged our whole lives for a week.

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Want to see what is on our Christmas lists?! Check out our new video! Click here!

Our November Favorites and Giveaway Winners! Also some pretty hilarious bloopers :)

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Black Friday Haul! Watch it on our channel!

Jessica's Palette Collection is up on our channel!

Watch me do my boyfriend's makeup in "I Do My Boyfriend's Makeup Tag!" To watch it on our channel click here!

Watch Jessica's shopping haul. She went to Ulta, Target, Charming Charlie and more.

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Blogmas #1- How To Deal With Final Exams!

Today (as promised) we have a BLOGMAS post for you. This is first post of the series :) For those of you that didn't catch our (previous blog) Blogmas is just going to be all Christmas/Holiday themed posts throughout the month of December. Today is going to deal with the number one stress for students before Holiday break- FINALS.

Urban Dictionary defines finals as Fuck. I. Never. Actually. Learned. Shit. Having been in school all of my life, I can testify to this. Finals are always the time I dread. Not at first though. A few weeks before finals

most of us get in this SUPER PUMPED mode where we're like "I am going to be so organized and get everything done and ace my finals and live happily ever after!" But then the night before the test we realize we probably should have prepared more and learn to accept the fact that we are about to fail miserably. We have all been there. Jessica and I both have major test anxiety. A lot of people may have it and not realize they do. But if you feel a great level of pressure or stress before any kind of oral exam, quiz, or test chances are you may have it too. I have learned to overcome test anxiety with a few different techniques I have learned over the years so I thought sharing them may be helpful! So let's get started so you can get to studying!

1. Manage Your Time Wisely

Don't wait until the last minute to study and cram for the exam. Now this may not help you since most of your semesters are almost over but for future reference- make sure you are studying for finals all semester long. This will minimize the amount of stresses you have before exams.

Study in increments. Most of us have multiple tests to study for. So instead of studying for one subject for hours on end and then moving onto the next, block your hours. By that I mean schedule the time you will study for each subject to make sure you are not overdoing it on one. Say you are studying from 2pm-5pm. Try this- study for Subject One from 2pm-3pm, Subject Two from 3pm-4pm, and Subject Three from 4pm-5pm. If you switch between the subjects it gives your brain a chance to process and recharge. Plus, focusing on one subject for too long can actually cause us to become frustrated and withdrawn.

Take Breaks. Focusing on something for to long can cause even more stress and frustration. We must remember to take care of ourselves. We do this by taking a break to shower, eat, and get exercise. Working out releases a lot of stress for me. I have actually done some of my best studying on an elliptical machine. I focus on the words I'm reading instead of the miles I have gone. It is like the lesser of two evils kind of thing. Always make sure you are eating healthy foods. Junk foods and energy drinks really just slow us down in the long run. I like to fuel up on things like almonds, berries, and the occasional coffee. You might feel like you are wasting time but as long as you schedule your breaks and spend them wisely they are perfectly acceptable. My boyfriend's professor actually suggested to take pictures of nature in order to relieve some stress from finals. I may try that some time!

2. Study With a Partner!

Choose Wisely. Don't just choose your best friend or some rando from class. Make sure you are studying with someone who as initiative and really wants to do well. I have a friend in my program at school and we study for exams together. We will tackle the material by breaking it up. She will learn a portion on her own and so will I. When we come together we teach each other the part we learned on our own. This has really worked for us. We have both done very well on our medical exams. We laugh and have fun while we study and that makes it so much more tolerable. Studying doesn't have to be a bore.
- Independently study: together. This may not be for everyone but it has worked for me in the past. I used to have weekly "study dates" with a friend where we would go to Starbucks and both study separate subjects. This friend and I did not go to the same school and were not taking the same classes. This worked for us because we felt like we were getting out and doing something yet we were still being productive. Plus who doesn't love coffee?
I just had the Pepperment Mocha for the first time, SO GOOD! Great for your next Starbucks study date! :)

3. Have the Correct Work Environment!
- Choose somewhere quiet. I do this by signing up for the study room in the library. We can do this at our school and not be disturbed. If that option is not readily available for you then any quiet place where you can really focus is fine. Sometimes studying in your dorm or bedroom can be difficult because you have a million things to distract you. You know how it is, you say "I'll just watch T.V. for thirty minutes. Next thing you know, you have finished the entire season 3 of Grey's Anatomy in one night. I get it, these distractions can be tempting. To avoid them all together just take yourself out of that environment. I mean unless you have like extreme self-control which in that case TEACH ME YOUR WAYS.
- Listen to instrumental music. This certainly isn't for everyone but it works for me. I can't listen to most music while I study because I will start to sing and get all sorts of distracted. But I have found that classical music can be very calming and I like to have it on while studying or writing a paper. If classical music isn't for you, you could also try listening to Ratatat. Their music is my favorite to study to. Have a listen here. Spotify and Pandora also have a lot of good music options.
4. Know What Material is Important To Study!
- You are and you notebook are on a need to know basis. My professors make this pretty easy for us. They practically spell out what to study and what to skim. It is also important to pay attention in class because if your instructor repeats something or puts emphasis on it, it will most likely be on the exam.
- Take advantage of provided study material. The resources you are provided are the best to study. If you're given a study guide and told it is optional, do it. Writing down the answers and studying that will help better prepare you.
- Your textbook is your frenemy. Your textbook can either really help you or harm you severely. In High School me and my textbooks had a strong relationship. I could trust them to give me the information I needed and I never questioned our relationship. When I got to College we grew apart. This is because most instructors don't teach out of the textbook. A lot of college students use old editions of books or don't buy the course material to save some money. Professors know this. Therefore, most won't take direct statements from the textbook and slap them on a test. Most of my professors hated the required books for their course and urged us to return them. So just make sure you know where you and your textbook stand.
- Notecards are your best friend. Now this is a friendship you do not have to question. Testing yourself is the fastest way to know if you have learned the material. I ALWAYS make flashcards. I make them for every test and quiz throughout the semester. Then when it comes time for finals, I already have them to study from! Plus writing out all of the notecards by hand does more for you than you might think. Writing down the information gives your brain the chance to process it. It is time to rekindle your relationship with notecards<3

5. Worry Less. Sleep More!

Cramming all night is not worth it. I have been there. I have stayed up all night in order to ensure that I learned all I need to know. But the truth of the matter is, I never really learned anything after midnight. I was always exhausted and hopped up on coffee, never fully focused on the material in front of me. Frankly, I would have benefited more from eight hours of sleep then eight hours of late night studying. Some of the smartest people I know have told me that if you don't know the material you won't learn it no matter how much you study the day before. I don't know if I 100% believe that last minute cramming is a TOTAL waste of time but I do know that sleep is TOTALLY worth it. Getting a good night's rest is important to get the night before the exam or any night for that matter. That is why I will never understand Universities that have the age old tradition of the "midnight scream" during finals week. If I went to a school where that happened, I would be screaming "PIPE THE FUCK DOWN!" out my window.

This time of year there are a lot of stresses like work, school, family, and holiday events
. Make sure you still enjoy this time of year. Go to that ugly sweater party and eat that reindeer cupcake. After all, stressed backwards is desserts! Just make sure you manage your time and don't wait until the last minute to start studying. Don't worry, soon your final stresses will be over. Then you get to go home for break and have your family stress you out! Happy Holidays! ;)

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NEW VIDEO ALERT!

New Video! Our November Favorites and Giveaway Winners! Also some pretty hilarious bloopers :)

Check it out here!

CONGRATS TO THE THREE WINNERS!!! :)

Make sure you check out our links below!

Black Friday Haul! Watch it on our channel!

Jessica's Palette Collection is up on our channel!

Watch me do my boyfriend's makeup in "I Do My Boyfriend's Makeup Tag!" To watch it on our channel click here!

Watch Jessica's shopping haul. She went to Ulta, Target, Charming Charlie and more.

To watch it on our channel click here

Saturday, December 28, 2013

What We Got For Christmas! 2013 :)

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Friday, December 6, 2013

Blogmas #1- How To Deal With Final Exams!

1. Manage Your Time Wisely

2. Study With a Partner!

3. Have the Correct Work Environment!

4. Know What Material is Important To Study!

5. Worry Less. Sleep More!

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Thanks For Reading!