October Faves

HOLY COW!

I can't believe its October already!

2 months till Christmas... haha but who's counting?!

This month I've been obsessed with the trees changing colors- its so gorgeous!

I love sweater weather. It keeps getting colder though which kind of freaks me out considering i have no tolerance for cold. Living in Hawaii killed whatever tolerance i used to have...

ANYWAYS here are some of my favorite things for October :)

#1 SLEEP SHIRTS

I got this sleep shirt from Target (my favorite place on the planet)

and needless to say, I'M OBSESSED. This thing is so comfy. (buy HERE)

#2 DARK BLUE NAILS

I picked up this nail polish at Target as well- Its a super super dark blue (almost black) polish. I'm usually a bright nail color kind of girl but i decided to try something a bit different. And I'm glad I did! It looks super chic. (buy HERE)

#3 BARE MINERALS PRECISION FACE BRUSH

I fell completely in love with this foundation brush at VidCon when Bare Minerals did our makeup for our performance. It literally feels like a face massage when you put on foundation. I'll never go back to anything else :) (buy HERE)

#4 VICTORIA'S SECRET BOMBSHELL FRAGRANCE MIST

My sister Hailey has used this fragrance for years now and I've secretly coveted it... SO I GAVE IN and bought one for myself! They say that perfume smells a little different on everyone... at least that's what I'm convincing myself of ;) Anyways its the greatest. I also love their PINK fragrance mist in Fresh and Clean. I wear that a ton too. (buy HERE)

YEP! those are my current little obsessions :) Let me know what your favorite things are for October in the comments below! 

xoxo Allie

Inspired for Fall

I like to wear more natural looking makeup in the Fall- I find that my skin starts to dry and whatever was left of my tan officially fades. I love dewy porcelain skin, so lots of moisturizer and liquid foundations are my go-to. 

Is this not the perfect hairstyle for fall?! I love a more messy beachy wave for summer- but something like this is a bit more sophisticated and structured. A perfect transition into fall. (p.s. also, her makeup is beyond amazing, don't you think?)

LOVE this look. Layers on layers! Its getting chilly- but not unbearable to the point where you have to wear turtle necks and 15 layers 24/7. Layering sweaters is super fun and stylish! Also, suede booties never hurt anyone :)

xoxo Allie

Summertime Sadness

Summer is near the end!

It went by way too fast this year...

Its time for everyone to get back into their regular school routine-

no more late nights,

no more waking up late.

Its time to get back into homework and studying as well.

The photo above is one that I took while living in Hawaii. 

I lived on the beach, and this was my "backyard".

I miss it so much.

There's something about living in such a beautiful place,

and spending time in nature.

Its so nourishing for the soul.

Ever since I moved from Hawaii I've kept a "Summer" board on Pinterest.

I post pictures that remind me of Hawaii (or summer in general) ;)

follow my Pinterest board HERE...

What'd you guys do this summer?

ready for school?

Let me know in the comments below...

xoxo Allie

NEW VIDEO! Our "Cups" version of Beyonce's "End of Time"

Hey guys!

Just wanted to share our latest cover with y'all if you haven't seen it already-

We had been wanting to do the "cups" song for a while, and we LOVED the harmonies in Beyonces "End of Time". I think it was Hailey's idea to combine the two, and we loved how it sounded!

It took us so many takes to get a good one where i didn't drop my cup... haha (and we still used a take where i did drop it haha).

Also, we decided to put the bloopers back, just like the old days ;)

Let me know what you think of it in the comments below!

xoxo Allie

My Summer Favorites

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

Summer is here and kickin'!!!

Just wanted to quickly share some of my very favorite products that I haven't been able to live without this summer...

1) Aussie's "Aussome Volume" hairspray

I don't use hairspray often, but during the summer i use a bit to maintain beachy waves! This hairspray has become a favorite of mine- it doesn't get crunchy and it smells DELISH.

2) Secret gel deodorant in "Passion de Tango"

OH MY GOSH. My armpits have never smelt so good. My sister converted me to the gel kind of deodorant- at first i was a bit skeptical about it... And then i tried it- it goes on clear, and lasts waaay longer than the normal deodorant!! I seriously LOVE this stuff.

3) "Malibu Heat" body splash 

I almost cried tears of joy when Bath and Body Works brought this scent back! I swear- they always discontinue my faves! BUT NOT THIS TIME KIDS. I wear this on a daily basis. It smells so summery! And it reminds me of when I got to go to Maui last summer. I wore it the entire time I was there :)

4) Revlon Photoready foundation

I owned this foundation a couple years ago, but never replaced it when I ran out. I remembered loving it, so i recently got it again! GOOD THING I DID because it rocks! It gives me just the right coverage while still looking super natural. Also, it gives a nice dewy finish! (sometimes a bit too dewy for me, so i put a bit of powder on top so i don't glisten so much when the weather is hot haha ;))

5) "Pure Paradise" Beach Waves hair mist

Ever since I lived in Hawaii I LOVED what the ocean did to my hair. I got such effortless waves all the time! Unfortunately, Im not near the ocean right now, but this product gets my hair pretty close to those salty waves! You can find this at Bath and Body Works- I love what it does and I love what it smells like! It gives great texture and volume. I think I'll buy like 50 of em' and stock up before summer ends :)

Let me know what your favorite summer products are in the comments!

I'd love to hear from you guys ;))

xoxo Allie

Good Reads: "Relish" by Daphne Oz

I picked up this book a couple weeks ago at Target-

I'll be honest, I've never actually watched The Chew before (I'm not much of a TV person), but after flipping through the pages i was convinced to buy it!

Daphne's book is centered around food, with awesome recipes for all occasions. In addition, she gives beauty and health tips, travel musts, tells you how to be a homemaker or a great hostess, gives advice on how to live your life to the fullest, and so much more.

I had so much fun reading it- I LOVE books like this.

Anyways, I highly recommend it!!

You can buy it here on Amazon :)

I hope you love it as much as I do!! 

xoxo Allie

Officially Obsessed: X-tend Barre Workout

Ok Kids.

I'll be honest, Im not the best about staying fit.

It's always been something that i didn't prioritize.

It's hard to motivate yourself to work out!

And then this came along.

X-tend Barre.

(or X Barre for short)

X Barre combines both dance and pilates

(two of my very favorite things)

into a vigorous workout.

Its hard- but so fun at the same time!

I love going to a class rather than trying to be your own trainer.

I find it to be much more motivating!

I'm excited to exercise now, which is weird.

But I'd definitely recommend this!

Check out the website and find a studio near you!!

 http://xtendbarreworkout.com/new/

xoxo Allie

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes

You guys.

I made these today and they are DELISH.

the recipe is from our very favorite cupcake cookbook,

"Your Cup of Cake" by Lizzy Early.

Hope you enjoy!

If you make them, take a picture so I can see :))

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Chocolate Cupcakes:

1 boz devils food cake mix

3 eggs

1/2 cup oil

1 C. buttermilk

3/4 C. sour cream

2 tsp vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Chocolate Topping:

2/3 C. chocolate chips

1/3 C. smooth peanut butter

Peanut Butter Frosting:

1/2 C. butter, softened

1/2 C. smooth peanut butter

2 T. milk

2 tsp. vanilla extract

3-4 C. powdered sugar

Sprinkles for garnish

Chocolate peanut butter cups for decoration

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and line pans with cupcake liners

2. Sift cake mix into a small bowl, set aside.

3. In a large bowl, gently whisk eggs, oil, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract

4. Add cake mix till well combined

5. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 17-22 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. let cool completely,

6. For Peanut Butter Chocolate Topping: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir until smooth. Dip the top of each cooled cupcake into the topping and let set until firm.

7. For Peanut Butter Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes. add milk and vanilla extract. Slowly add powdered sugar until frosting is of desired consistency.

8. Pipe frosting over cooled ganache and top with sprinkes and chocolate peanut butter cups (I didnt have any so i used mini chocolate chips)

xoxo Allie

April Favorites

Hey Guys!

So...

Here are some of my very favorite things from this month!!

It was hard to choose (since i have a ton of favorite things)

BUT i narrowed it down to these!!

hope you likey :)

xoxo Allie

B E A U T Y

e.l.f  Liquid Eyeliner

This stuff is amazing. 

I use it every day!

The best part is, 

ITS ONLY $1

(WOW WOW WOW!!)

Life doesn't get any better than that.

H A I R

Dove Shampoo

OHHHH MY GOSH.

Talk about a yummy smelling shampoo!

It smells so dang good!

Plus my hair is way soft.

I love love love this <3

S Y L E

Midi Rings

You Guys...

I think these rings are so adorable.

I mean...

Who doesn't like an abundance of rings on their fingers?!?

F O O D

Acai Bowls

These have been my favorite for a very long time,

but I've yet to blog about them.

Acai bowls are the most delicious,

healthiest, yummiest snacks

in the entire word. 

All you do is make an acai smoothie,

put it in a bowl of course,

add granola, coconut, honey, fruit (or whatever else i guess)

and VOILA! Heaven in a bundle.

Thats it for the April faves!!

stay tuned for May :)

Officially Obsessed: Mango Sorbet

You guys.

Would you like a taste of heaven?!?

Would you like a glimpse of paradise?!?

Then by all means... 

Do yourself a fat favor 

AND INDULGE IN

HAAGEN DAAZ MANGO SORBET

You'll thank me I promise. :))

Xoxo Allie