As We Bid 2011 Adieu...

I really wanted to share some of my highlights from the past year with you guys.

This has been a very hard and very good year for me.

I'm excited for a new one though!

There is something so nice about leaving behind the old and ushering in the new.

MORGAN'S (NOT SO) CRAZY YEAR!!!!

-The ups and downs of 2011-

1. I quit working at Walgreens. Huzzah!!!

2. I got a job at my current store! Double Huzzah!

3. I alternated between loving and hating school. I am looking forward to next semester though! Hurray for lots o' history classes!

4. I had a very sad break up, but everything is much better now! Plus, we've been able to maintain the friendship that was probably the most important part of the relationship anyway!

5. I booked my first wedding as a make up artist! And I have a couple more coming up in Spring 2012!

6. I felt very unlike myself for a lot of 2011, but I feel much better now. My creativity was one of my favorite things about myself and I feel like I've regained a lot of it!

7. I faced my fears and took Zumba. Which you should have heard of, unless you've been living under a rock. I was very scared to dance in front of people, but it was a lot of fun! Even though I was still pretty bad! Hahaha

8. I finally learned how to study. I know, you think that's stupid, but hear me out. I never had to study in high school, I just got good grades. But this semester I took Biology and French and 2 online classes. I HAD to study. And it worked out just fine! I had A's and B's and one "C" in humanities. Which is annoying, but I earned it! Haha.

9. I got to do the make up for my sister's One Act production of "Dead Man Walking." And they took first at the One Act Competition!! I was so proud! And her state ring is gonna be sick!

10. And lastly, I really started to work on my relationships with people and most importantly God! It's still hard. Sometimes I want to avoid people because it's simply easier, but I know I can't!

THINGS MORGAN WANTS TO DO IN 2012!!!

1. I'd like to blog more...but I do have two classes from this tough professor, so we'll see! Haha

2. I want to make some good friends! I think I could use those every once in a while! Haha

3. Maybe try to eat a little better! I'm not saying cut out junk food, but maybe eat veggies every once in a blue moon! Hahahaha

4. I need to keep up exercising! Heart disease runs in the fam, after all!

5. I really want to be a better daughter, sister and friend.

6. I am determined to have more fun this year! My college years are slipping by quickly and I need to take advantage! Haha

7. I need to get over the "I hate dating" thing.

8. I get to go to ITALIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so pumped!!!

9. While I think I'm pretty generous with money, I'm not when it comes to my time! That's something that should change.

10. Continue working on my relationship with God!

Well, 3 readers, it's been real, it's been fun and I'm glad this year is just about done!

Stay safe out there tonight, no drunk driving, no drugs, etc.

See you next year!

With all my love, Morgan



It's Been Too Long!!

I feel like I've not seen my best friend in months, or I've not had ice cream in years!

I've missed typing this stuff up!

Honestly guys, I needed a break.

I am feeling much better now and I can't wait to share a couple things!

So first of all, one of my Facebook friends, Ashley, shared this wonderful little advice article and I thought I'd share it with you guys!

Click here to read it!

I'm not going to post the whole thing since it would make this post like, a million miles long and I wanted to discuss some beauty related things.

About a thousand years ago, or was it finals week?... I promised you guys my favorite party looks! And here they are!



This is more of a tunic type clothing piece...Forever 21 tried to say it's a dress but puh-lease...that thing would show undies with the slightest arm raise!

I really like the pattern, plus I like gold a lot! I think it looks warmer and it's not exactly expected! I would probably pair this with some killer (but thick! haha) leggings and maybe heels or my combat boots.

So maybe you're thinking, "But Morgan, I don't really like sparkly dresses! How can I go out on New Year's Eve and still stay true to my style??!

And to that I say, "Then I have a cute dress idea for you!!"

This is another from Forever 21.

I love, love, love this green color!

So beautiful. This looks short to me, but remember, these are just ideas!

Sometimes the women's section has longer selections. And yes, they are still cute! Haha.

You could also shop at a store called DownEast Basics.

They only have a physical store in Utah, I believe, and it was created to be fun fashionable AND modest!

I found a few things I love, plus they are so great because you could wear them for other things!

Hello! This jumpsuit could be so hot with some amazing accessories and shoes! You could do some sick sparkly pumps and with some dramatic make up, you'd be ready to hit the town.

 

 

This little black dress may look plain, but I assure you it wouldn't be on an actual person. The rouching (Spell check that word haha) would define your curves (or make them for us boy shaped people) and smooth out any imperfections. Also, the sleeves are thick enough so you can wear a real bra and get plenty of support through the whole evening. Plus, the dress is plenty long so you won't feel exposed when dancing or doing whatever you do when you watch the ball drop! Just add some fun baubles and shoes and you're good to go, you classy woman, you!

I love the idea of separates as well. And no, don't wear these together! Haha.

First the top: You could wear so much with this. High-waisted and flared jeans, thick jeggings, black dressy pants (or pin-stripe!), skinnies, whatever!

And that skirt: Oh man, to DIE for. Elle Woods would be proud.

And don't worry: Many boutiques sell DownEast Basics as wholesale (I know mine does) and you can also buy online.

Don't want to order online or find a Forever 21?

May I introduce Target...your new BFF.

This little dress is available at Target and is so sassy and cute. I love the idea of hose or stockings with a print on them for this dress!

Well that's all folks!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

With all my love, Morgan

I'm So Sick Of Snobs

Listen up y'all, because I have a rant for you.

Let me get this clear: If there is anything I hate on this planet, it is a SNOB.

You are no better than anyone on this entire planet.

Remember that little Civil Rights Movement we had in the 50's and 60's??

Yeah, that sort of ensured that no one was better than anyone.

I'm so sick of seeing the people being put down for some miniscule thing that shouldn't matter.

So you think that you're better than a "fat" person just because you're a size 0??

Yeah, think again. You're just a skinny girl blessed with skinny people metabolism.

You think you're better than the "dumb" kid in your math class?

Wrong. You just happen to be good at school subjects...maybe that "dumb" kid can fix a car and you can't even pump your own gas.

And people who "don't like ugly people??"

What the heck is that about?

What's funny is, the moment someone tells me that, I think THEY'RE ugly.

And who are YOU to decide whether or not someone's clothes are stupid?

The irony? People who are truly stylish rarely care enough to pick apart others' clothes!

I'm comfortable in the clothes I select and I just don't feel the need to pick apart others' wardrobes.

I was raised on Thrift store clothes. I didn't always have cute clothes.
Some people will never be able to afford nice clothes so just leave them alone.

I'm so sick and tired of people thinking they're better than others.

And honestly, I'm not putting up with it again.

From now on, when I see or hear something like that, I will not be silent about it.

I was put down when I was young for not having the right clothes, for not having the right friends, for whatever! And if I can help it, I won't allow it around me anymore.

I'm done being friends with negative people and letting them bring me down.

Here's the deal: If you are so self-conscious in yourself that you have to constantly bring someone else down to feel good about yourself, then you need to get some help.

I'm not being sarcastic or mean, you really need to seek a counselour.

There are some issues there that YOU need to get worked out.

I am honestly so angry that I can't write about the dresses today, I'm sorry guys.

And I'll eventually get to the make up looks, it's just really busy.

I'll do them when I get out of school for the semester!

With all my love, Morgan

New Project!!

Hey everyone!

I'm really excited because my friend Andrew approached me about writing a fashion and beauty blog with him!

Don't worry my beloved 3 readers (I really do appreciate you guys reading!!) I will continue to write this blog as well!

In this new one, on Tumblr, which I think I might like better than blogspot, Andrew will be focusing on fashion. He's got great style! And I will be focusing on the trends in the beauty world!

Plus, I think I'm going to start doing beauty tutorials! Huzzah! Haha.

If you wanna check it out, here's the link...I'll let you guys know when we post...It's going to be a twice a week kind of thing, with me posting on Monday or Tuesday and Drew posting on Friday or Saturday!

Click here ---> http://morgananddrew.tumblr.com/

Don't you love the background on it??

I'm excited about this because A) I love to write and B) It will be very challenging to come up with even more topics to write about!

So my new topic of the day is about not-getting-bummed-out-around-the-holidays.

I've been a bit guilty of this! It's my first Christmas with my best friend being away!

Plus, last year he got snowed in at my house on Christmas Eve and had to stay with us!

We had a terrible snow storm on Christmas Eve last year...my mom's birthday is on Christmas and we almost couldn't go to my grandparents' house to celebrate on the 24th like we always do.

Needless to say, we were a bit spoiled last year! haha.

So I've been trying to stay really positive because I know this time of year is WAAAYY harder for Matt than it is for me....After all, I have my family with me.

These tips can be used for anyone. Maybe you're single, or a recent death in the family, etc.

1. Always always always stay busy. I think I've given this tip before, but it is so true. I have lots of friends with military significant others and this is my biggest advice to them. Find new hobbies, hang out with friends and have fun! You have to let yourself enjoy things.
2. Find fun things to do around your city! I live in a suburb of OKC...there's ice skating in Bricktown, I can't remember where, but some place in the city sets up a big snow hill and you can go sledding! Go see the lights and get hot chocolate with your best friend!
3. Keep exercising. I know, it's cold, who wants to head to the gym?? Well, some colleges and gyms offer non-credit classes like Zumba and kick-boxing...it's only twice a week at my school! Get your endorphins flowing and get in shape too! I tell you what, I never had a butt until I took Zumba! And it doesn't even seem like exercise. Plus, the community college I attend has an "interim" Zumba class...it's only $35 and it's 12 classes three times a week! I'm thinking about taking it.
4. You're allowed to eat!! My goodness, it's ok to have pie and sugar cookies and ham! Just be sure to hit your Zumba class hahaha
5. Now is the time of year to buy that amazing sparkly dress and wear fun make up!!



I love all of those!

I have no idea where you find them though haha.

Ooh, maybe tomorrow can be a "Find Your Perfect Holidays Dress!"

Yes, that's it, that's what I'm doing hahah.

Check back in soon for the cutest dresses I can find!

With all my love, Morgan

I Love Watching House at Home!

House, M.D. is the bomb.

My mom and I watched like 3 episodes today hahaha.

She never sits around...it was pretty fun!

Of course, now she's cleaning hard core to make up for her "laziness."

I saw a post on the maurice's Facebook site that made me sad and kinda made me laugh.

Look, I won't ever shove my beliefs on you guys.

I've been around people who force others to believe in God and all it does is push them farther away.

But I have to say this: The maurice's team was responding to a woman who was mad about them saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas. Well, I understand why they said it.

You can't please anyone and you want lots of people to come spend money at your store.

So when you work retail, you are often told to say Happy Holidays.

But some of the people who posted it were saying things like,

"Well, I don't believe in Jesus and I don't like having someone's religion shoved down my throat!"

Then WHY DO YOU CELEBRATE THIS HOLIDAY?

This may offend people, but it has to be said:

We wouldn't have this holiday if it weren't for Christmas, and Christ in particular.

I know that Kwanzaa and Hannukah are celebrated this time of year, but from what I understood, Kwanzaa is a relatively new holiday. And I can't think of a national holiday that isn't government or Christian based.

My point is, if you don't like people saying Merry Christmas, you'll just have to ignore it.

I know I say Merry Christmas because this holiday is celebrating the Christ and how his love has changed our world. And even if you don't believe, you have to admit, the name Jesus stirs up more emotions than any other name.

I know this probably isn't the popular thing to post, but I just felt led to say it.

Now for something a little lighter! Haha.

To continue my favorite make up stuff, I'll tell you about my favorite eye make up basics.

1. CURL YOUR EYELASHES!!!!!!!!!! I promise it's not that scary! If I can curl other people's eyelashes, then you can curl your own! I even got a small one from MAC that some of you may like...

Ok, this is a little one ^^. Here's a normal one:

This is truly not a scary thing! You don't need a crazy expensive one from MAC either...I think it's Revlon that makes are really good one, too.

2. MASCARA IS AMAZING!!!! I love mascara, so so much!

For "expensive make up buyers" I ABSOLUTELY LOOOVVEEE Lancome.

Lancome is ridiculously good...the brushes are amazing...I've been known to dip them into other mascaras when I run out of the Lancome mascara, that's how good the brush is. It's said that Kim Kardashian's make up artist used the new Doll Lashes Lancome formula for her wedding day...and no matter how short it lasted, she did look quite beautiful!

For your drug store finds, (which are usually better in my mind except when it comes to Lancome)

Loreal Voluminous Lashes Mascara is really good. I like it a lot...in fact, it is only a VERY close second to Lancome!

Of course, Covergirl makes some really good mascaras.

Well, that's all for today, y'all! Have a great day!

With all my love, Morgan

I'm the WORST BLOGGER EVER.

Did I ever mention I hate being called a "blogger?"

Not to be vulgar, but it sounds like a nickname for a bowel movement. Hahaha.

Anywho, I am the worst blog-keeper-upper because I didn't update yesterday but I did do the make up!

Here it is:

"Dia de Los Muertos"

I think the Day of the Dead is very interesting!

I don't know much about it, but I love the scary/pretty make up it uses.

Here's another reason I'm terrible at blogging:

I didn't do any make up for today...I barely wore make up at all!!

I know! I'm so bad...

And tomorrow will have to be a plain make up because I am working all day!

I'm super bummed though..I got asked, last minute, to go to this Policeman's Ball.

I REALLY wanted to go (Duh, a chance to look pretty lol)

But it was too late to ask for time off. Sad day.

So tomorrow, I think I'll do some good office appropriate make up and hair.

Maybe some tips on how to look good and professional!



So, that's all, folks!
By the way, I'm finally watching Braveheart <3 <----My attempt to make a heart! Haha

"The Good Lord says he's pretty sure he can get me out of this one, but he says you're screwed!"

He says a word I don't use there lol.

Hope everyone had a great day!

With all my love, Morgan

By the way...

I want this. Lol.