How to make 2015 to be awesome!

At the beginning of a new year i'm always super exited and motivated and I always get this sudden urge to get my life in order. Still, it's important to remember that the great year contains a lot more than just personal success. I'm trying to make this year awesome by giving myself a little more time and by pampering myself . 

How to have an awesome year

Remember that you don't have to be good at everything.

 I think that everybody should at least once a year do a facial mask instead of doing homework. (I'm such a rebel)

Make special breakfasts.

 You can make your mornings more exiting by just adding some berries on your porridge. Search for inspiring breakfast pictures from Tumblr/we❤️It

Write a letter to your future self. 

I might sound crazy but I've been doing this as long as I can remember. Write about your goals or if you aren't a writing person just put something like pictures or your playlist into an envelope and open it after a year or so.

Visit a place you've never been in

It hasn't to be New York or Paris. If your budget isn't that great you can for example pack a lunch with your friend, take a random bus and eat the lunch at the destination X.

Take a lot of pictures.

Making/ordering a photo book doesn't cost that much nowadays.

10+2 most amazing beauty hacks that every (lazy) girl should know

1. You can use petroleum jelly as an eye-make-up remover

2. Some people also swear that petroleum jelly makes your lashes grow

3. Mascara works as an eyeliner too- just dip a thin brush into a mascara container and use it as you would use a liquid one!



4. Use a piece of pineapple as a loofah in a shower.

5. If you run out of the shaving cream the hair conditioner will work just as fine as well as coconut oil- it makes your legs so smooth!

6. Do your contouring in the shape of 3

 

7. Cover your eyelids with flash card when applying mascara to prevent this:



8. Rub petroleum jelly on your pulse points before spraying perfume to make it last longer

9. If you're a party girl or just too lazy to wash your makeup off at night, keep some face wipes by your bed.

10. Apply your concealer in the shape of triangle.



+1 Remember to drink lots of water

+2 If you look tired after all these hacks and tips, the final and the best hack is sleeping!

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Christmas with me: 5 easy DIY presents that everyone likes to receive

This is the first part of my Christmas series! You might be wondering why I start my Christmas series now, 'cause it's still November. My reason is simple: I love Christmas and everything that is slightly related to it!

Let's be honest. We all know that there's two kinds of DIY presents: the ones that look like they were made by your 5-year-old cousin and the awesome ones. I, personally, like making and giving DIY gifts for Christmas and every year I have this same struggle: Will my presents be the wanted or disliked ones. This year I've overcame this problem by thinking what kind of DIY gifts I would like to receive.

1. Candles in teacups




This is one of my personal DIY gift favourites, I mean, tea cups are cute and who doesn't love candles! I actually made them for last Christmas and they were top hit. From here you can find super good instructions.

2. Cookies in a jar








I don't know about you, but I ALWAYS got super bored the day or two after Christmas, when I've usually red all the books I got. A jar like this would be the perfect solution! To make similar jar that is in the picture, check out this link. (If you want to be kinda lazy ,a.k.a. me, just use some cookie recipe with ''mix dry ingredients, add water/milk/eggs/something and bake'', leave the liquid part out and layer all the dry ingredients in a jar.)

3. Hot chocolate spoons




This is one of the easiest DIY gifts: All you need to do is melt some chocolate. You can also make it special by adding something like marshmallows or sprinkles.

4. Chocolate pretzels

This is as easy as the hot chocolate spoons with almost same ingredients. The mix of salty and sweet never gets old! If you want to go extreme try making these S'mores pretzels.

5. Sharpie mugs






With Sharpies you can fabulize your old mugs and give them a new look. It's also easiest way to make personalized gifts.

How to sleep 10 more minutes and still not look like a swamp monster

 This week I've had my Autumn break, which means that on Monday I have to return to reality. Since I haven't slept that much during this break the Monday morning is going to be tough one. Luckily on my exam week I invented this more or less genius technique to manage mornings like this and it's called...

How to sleep 10 more minutes without looking like some kind of hobo

1. This technique's most important part is preparing: always have a clean pair of leggings and a big sweater or some kind of other outfit that is comfortable and kinda good looking.
2. Wash your face with super cold water: it makes you look more fresher and awake.
3. If your hair is dirty use dry shampoo. Leave it applied on your hair for a while, then ''rub'' it little bit and brush off. Ponytails and braids are also super handy. (Actually the best way is to apply it before you go to sleep but we don't always know when we're going to need more sleep, huh?)
(4. Do a super quick base with concealer and cover stick)
5. Curl your lashes and apply mascara, it enlarges your eyes.

I hope that some of you find this at least a little helpful. I can't even say how many mornings- or days actually- this technique has saved.

How I take care of my skin

I'm a owner of a mixed/sensitive skin with acne and for last few years taking care of my skin has been quite hard. Now, few antibiotics later my skin is in better condition but I still have to work for it with this easy, five part skin care routine:

1. Cleansing

I wash my face twice a day:  In mornings just with warm water and in evenings with some kind of facial soap (Now I use Neutrogena's visibly clear 2 in 1 wash and mask) 

2. Moisturizing

To moisturize my skin I usually use unscented lotions. If my skin gets dry I might also use The Body Shop's Pink Grapefruit beautifying oil.

3. Scrubbing

I scrub my skin once a week and I use this Body Shop's Body Polisher or Body Shop's Strawberry Body Scrub.

4. The Sauna

This is my favorite part of my skin care routine. The sauna makes skin feel softer and it enhances the affect of facial masks and scrubbing. I also sleep better after sauna which is a HUGE plus.

5. Makeup-free days

I have makeup-free days whenever it's possible, at least once a week. On makeup- free day I usually pamper my skin with facial masks and scrubs.

For my last words in this post I want to say: The people with acne, a dermatologist is totally worth spending! The healing process isn't always that quick and easy but a proper medication will make it better!