The Hardest Part in Life is Change

Please note that this is a "not so happy" entry. I am kinda feeling a bit low and at my down point right now. :(

The Hardest Part in Life is Change.

We live our lives in this constant cycle of routines that is basically the same everyday, and we like our system of familiarity. But at 11.42 pm as I am sitting on my bedroom floor doing Chemistry homework and looking up at my room mate, who happened to be my neighbor & best friends, I realized that she is not my best friend anymore that I had from middle school through high school...I lost a best friend. The superiority of a old childhood friend triumphs a friend from middle school through high school. So, integrated is my friend into her childhood friend's group, and yes at first I have met them and hang out with them a few times, but slowly she began to plan things without me with them. Everyday, they would eat breakfast, lunch and dinner together (due to preplanning and texting), go on group things together, and hang out. Me, I'm left in the corner with no one to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner with...I feel alone. I never in my life have experience the notion of not making friends during my first week in college. My life is changing and I feel like I am losing my best friend: who promised prior to eat together, go do stuff together, and was going to be my bridesmaid in my wedding. I feel a gutted feeling inside of me that I have lost everything I have by coming to college, and it makes me question whether going to this college had done me justice...I have no friend groups, no lunchtime regulars, and no best friend. That's when it hit me...I am changing, my life is changing. I have been so used to the routine of having friends to eat lunch with. having a solid best friend for the time being, and having my social affairs set. But now, I don't know anymore. I don't feel settled. I feel uneasy. I don't even know what to feel. I feel buried under homework, stress, and feeling social unacceptable :( That's now when I realized that my life is changing, growing into adulthood and coming to light my faith and destiny.

Change is very hard (trust me I am going through one). 

Change will bring tears (happy or sad)

Change can bring unexpected things to light.

For those who are feeling what I am feeling right now...we can push through this...I am scared but I know I have to face it. So wishing you all and I good luck. Good luck and keep fighting through this! We can do it!

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First Day of College Classes

So today is the first official day for college. I am a bit nervous (okay a lot) and curious to see how college classes would compare to my IB school. To be honest, I am more worried about making friends than the academic portion (only on labs though...their format for reports and stuff seems hard). During orientation few days ago, everyone on campus emphasize on making friends and meeting new people. Yeah, I meet tons of people, but I didn't make friends. Maybe it is my definition of what friends to me are, but I didn't have that instant connection that I saw others have. They already formed groups, hanging out together and getting to know each other. But me, I hanged out with my high school friends and met a few people through my room mate (my best friend)'s childhood friend. To be honest, I am scared. I am scared that I won't make friends, lifelong friends for that matter. Even my sister made tons of friends at the sibling orientation in a couple of seconds...me...zero. I tried, which only accomplish in clicking with this other girl on my dorm room floor. I thought that I would be able to quickly made friends like I did in high school, middle school, and even elementary. It is kinda, okay no, really stressing me out. And you know what they say, "You make friends during the first week, then it is hard to find friends". Even now I feel like my room mate who was my best friend ever is going back to her old childhood best friend and meeting new people through her, who she clicks with (yeah she went to breakfast with them...). Many questions keep going through my head everyday, every time like:

"Did I make the right decision to come here?"

"Should I have chosen the all girls, cluster hall?"

"Should I have went in blind rather than rooming with my best friend despite what people say about ruining friendships through dorm rooming?"

"Do people even like me here"

"Is this because I am a different race and a minority?"

To tell you the truth, I have the biggest and hugest fear in what people think of me. This leads me to be shy, not outgoing and eventually not social. Once you know me know, I am very outgoing, quirky, and a tad weird. Hopefully as the year progress i will be able to meet new friends, have my own quirky group. So praying that it does happen.

This is not meant to be a debbie downer because college is not like that! The campus is gorgeous. I love the town surrounding it (there is even a beach). I still have my friend from high school I can click with (even though she isn't in any of my classes...erp). It will hopefully get better and I know that it will be, but I just need to vent/rant my stress and worries because I just needed to let it out there.

I was thinking about doing something called the 5 seconds of courage (or even 10) where I just push myself and do something that I would normally not. Do it before you think. Just do it because like me if you contemplate and wait, the opportunity will pass. Plus its college, I don't think you will see that same person often. But do something negative, it needs to be positive! So I am afraid, but college is a new start, a new beginning so LETS DO THIS THING! (:

So, I hope that for my fellow first year freshmen that you having an amazing time (better than mine), and enjoy classes! Study hard! Party hard! ( but not too hard)

 x o x o 

Back to School : Pencil Pouches Must Haves

Pencil Pouches Must Haves by forevergina featuring a stationery

Bags case
billabong.com

Office supply
fredflare.com

Office supply
urbanoutfitters.com

Office supply
target.com

Stationery
urbanoutfitters.com

Office supply
officedepot.com

Writing Correction Supplies
walmart.com

Dixon Ticonderoga No. 2 Pre-Sharpened Pencil, 30 count
walmart.com

Acco Mega Clip Paper Clips, Gold, 5 Count (A7072536)
amazon.com

Pentel of America, Ltd. Hi-Polymer Medium Size Block Eraser,...
walmart.com



Here is my opinion on what should be in your pencil pouch so you will be prepared for school and won't be the one snooping for supplies from your peers!

1. Pencils: The obvious essential for school! Either mechanical or wooden barrel works. Just remember if you have mechanical pencils to keep lead in your pouch so you won't be asking for lead (I remember doing that...I kinda annoyed people with that)! For wooden barrel I would keep a small pencil sharpener in your pouch so you won't have to get up in the middle of class and squeak sharpen. Plus school sharpeners don't sharpen pencils, they eat them. 

2. Pens: Another obvious essential. Blue and black ink is basically a necessity for school. I like getting cute, fun pens because they make me happy to use them and keep my motivated (lame I know).

3. No. 2 Pencils: Taking a test on a scan tron? ACT? Did you forget that you had a test and now scrambling for a No. 2 pencil? Yep I know that feeling. So keeping at least one or two No. 2 pencils will ensure minimal stress when test day comes around. Also, I know that some "No. 2 pencils" do not work on scan trons so keeping the original (Ticonderoga) would be good.

4. Sticky notes/Tabs: Perfect for quick notes, marking important pages and etc. Plus cute ones make it fun to study or remember.

5. White out: For those days when we make mistakes. I know I make a ton of them because I use pens a lot and yep white out is my savior. Liquid or tape is fine. I prefer tape because I don't have to wait for the liquid to dry.

6. Highlighters: I live for highlighters! They help me keep organize in my notes, planner and calendar! They are great study tools and getting many colors can keep you organized!

7. Paper clips: I think these are perfect for organization too with homework and notes! Keep these in handy when you might need a little organization during class! For maximum organization, colored ones are perfect!

8. Colored pens: Okay these are as important for your pencil pouch, but for me they are. I just love colors so these help me study and keep me motivated. They also help me stay organized because I can just assign a color to a certain subject or topic.

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Beginner Beauties Must Have Make up Products

Beginner Beauties Must Have Make up Products by forevergina featuring cream makeup

Mac cosmetics concealer
nordstrom.com

L oréal pari
walmart.com

Cream makeup
target.com

Maybelline lipstick
target.com

Mineral powder makeup
eyeslipsface.com

Maybelline beauty product
target.com

Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush, Fresh Pink, 0.19 Ounce
amazon.com



Going back to school we want to change, to be a better person and what do we turn to when we want to change and look different...MAKEUP! I remember being a newbie in the makeup department just a year or two ago. I remember feeling lost on what products are good for my makeup free face and won't harm my skin while enhancing it not turning me into a clown. These are my opinions on what beginner makeup user should use that are also inexpensive and drug store products:

BB Cream: Perfect light wear cream that also covers your face like a foundation without giving you that cake-y feeling. Not only does it smooth out your skin tone and gives light coverage, it also moisturize and fight against acne! This product is perfect as a stepping stone for those whose skin isn't ready to handle foundation because foundation is known for heavier coverage which means heavy leading to acne forming and closed pores.
          All you do is take a dollop into your fingers and dot your face and just spread the bb cream all your face and neck area.
          I highly recommend the Maybelline BB cream because it doesn't break me out and gives me a smooth complexion that I don't feel!

Face Powder: This is a necessity for gym class or oily skin types. Face powder absorbs the oils  from sweating on your face giving you an anti shine look!
            Face powder should be used after BB cream and concealer using a huge fluffy brush (powder brush) or the given pad. Just get some powder from your compact onto your brush and tap and then just dust your face and neck. Go over the areas more prone to oil a couple of times to ensure a shine free look!
             The L'Oreal True Match face powder is perfect for on the go because of its compact size and really helps ensure an oil free face that doesn't dry your skin out.

Concealer: Concealer is a HUGE must have! This can work your BB cream if your don't have  or need BB cream or foundation to cover your face. Concealer just conceals acne, scars or anything you don't want the world to see. Especially those panda eyes we have after staying up all night studying, partying, or doing nothing...Perfect for minimal makeup wearers too because they help enhance your face by giving you a flawless face!
              Use your fourth finger while applying concealer on the under eye area because the tissue there is very soft and sensitive. Also use to cover area by just rubbing the concealer in until the area isn't visible anymore.
              Though the M-A-C concealer is on the high end side, it has good reason to. This concealer is amazing at concealing the dark circles, acne, acne scars, etc. and not rubbing off throughout the day! Just apply it and finish with powder to give a matte and long lasting look!
               For a more inexpensive concealer, a dupe for this M-A-C would have to be the essence concealer stick.

Eye Primer: Eye primer is a must have for helping your eye shadow stay on all day long. Plus they are skin toned so they will act a little bit like concealer to conceal under eyes or redness.
                Use the wand and dot your lid and under eye and then using your fourth finger blend the eye primer in until the dark circles or redness has disappeared.
                 My favorite is the Elf eye primer because not only is it very inexpensive ($1.00), it is the dupe for the Urban Decay famous eye primer. I love using the wand and it keeps my eyeshadow sittin' pretty all day long!

Eyeshadow Quad: Let me tell you, I am not the best at applying eye shadow especially since I really don't have a huge eye lid like some of the blessed people have. So using an eye shadow quad is perfect for beginners because they usually come with instructions that will instruct you on how to apply your eyeshadow so you won't look like a newbie when walking into school. Also a neutral color combination is perfect for school and everyday wear for beginners and others because they are not too dominant that it could terrify people on the first day and if you mess up it wouldn't be too noticeable. The neutral colors will just enhance your eyes and the natural beauty in it!
                   My ultimate favorite would have to be the Maybelline Quads because they are so pigments and the neutral palette (Mocha Motion!!!) has amazing colors that don't make my eyes look to crazy but just add that glimmer. Also, the dark eye shadow can double as eye brow powder and liner! (Just use an angled brush!)

Lip Butter: Lip butter doesn't only act as a lip balm, but it also is a lipstick and gloss all in one tube! This is perfect for beginners because it has all the lip products in one. Lip butters gives lips the same color and shine as a lipgloss and lipstick, but moisturize lips so they won't crack after a long period of lipstick and gloss wearing. Perfect for days when you are rushing out the door and don't have much time to do your makeup.
                      My favorite are the Color Whispers by Maybelline because they add that color to make my lips stand out while moisturizing them too!

Blush: Blush brings out the rosy cheeks in you. These can give you color and add that healthy, natural glow! Looking alive, not dead.
                      Again my favorite is from Maybelline and it is their Dream Bouncy Blush because of their pigmentation and just the cool bouncy-ness of the blush! Just swipe and blend into your apples of your cheeks!

Mascara: Mascara helps short lash people like me get long, voluminous lashes. For those of you who have thick voluminous lashes (jealous) mascara will just enhance your lashes giving them more volume.
                          My favorite is the recent Maybelline Big Eyes mascara. Not only do you get mascara to help your upper lashes, you also get mascara for your bottom lashes. Bam 2 for 1!! Wonderful for beginners and on the go gals!

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Back to School Quick : Inexpensive, Cute Notebooks/Journals

Picked up these adorable notebooks and composition journals at my local Walmart for below $1.00 each!

Spotted at local Walmart.

Cute, very inexpensive notebooks, folders, and composition notebooks.

Chic simple patterns with vibrant colors.

College ruled and wide ruled options

Flexible covers

Below $1.00 (about $.97)

Great deal. Great design

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Dress Up Your...Plain White T-Shirt

Dress Up Your...Plain White T-Shirt by forevergina featuring long skirts

Witchery v neck t shirt
$36 - witchery.com.au

Hollister Co hollister co
hollisterco.com

H M faux fur vest
$39 - hm.com

Forever 21 purple vest
forever21.com

Citizens of humanity
theoutnet.com

Topshop
topshop.com

Forever 21 hi low skirt
forever21.com

Long skirt
$23 - aeropostale.com

BaubleBar beaded jewelry
baublebar.com

ALDO turquoise pendant
aldoshoes.com

Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com



Dress up a staple item for your closet, the plain white tee, with some accessories and clothing items that can turn your outfit from bland to pa-zam! Here are some of favorite pieces to accessorized the plain white tee just in time for back to school:

Denim Vest: I love denim vest because it gives such a chill, relaxed feel. When paired with denim jeans it brings back the era of greasers and denim on denim. Denim vest can paired scarves too that is perfect for football games, tailgating, etc.

Faux Fur Vest: Fur vest are perfect with cigarette pants and ankle booties. This stand out vest is perfect to keep warm while looking glam. 

Faux Leather Motor Vest: This type of vest is perfect for a biker, edgy look. Pair with combat books or tone it down with some heels.

High waisted shorts: These are perfect with a plain white tee because it gives an effortless hip and chill still. High waisted shorts are currently in trend. Bonus if they are colored and more bonus if they are patterned because the white will help let the shorts stand out.

High waisted skirts: Same as the shorts but gives a quirky and girly look!

High-low skirts: These trendy skirts add that goddess flow that shows leg while keeping in the school code.

Maxi skirts: Since wearing bustier with these are prohibited in school dress codes (middle school & high school). Wearing a plain white tee will not only keep to the code, but also give that relax, effortless, chill feel!

Layered Necklaces: Perfect to cover up the single color and give it a pop!

Statement Necklaces: Same thing as the layered but more simpler while giving a statement in your outfit.

Scarves: My pick is the infinity scarf because they are not much of a hassle with the tassels being uneven and such, so infinity scarves are fuss free. Also, scarves can give your outfits variety with varying patterns and can be layered to be dressed up or down.

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Back to School : Agendas

Back to School : Agendas by forevergina on Polyvore

2014 kate spade new york 17-month agenda
lifeguardpress.com

Lilly Pulitzer® Floral Print Jumbo Agenda
nordstrom.com

Vera Bradley 2014 Student Agenda
verabradley.com

Artist Circle Daily Agenda in Back To School Stationery at Sakroots
sakroots.com

Amazon.com: Horseshoe 2013-2014 Academic Planner (August-July): Office...
amazon.com

2013/2014 AT-A-GLANCE® Academic Hollyhock Weekly/Monthly Appointment...
staples.com




My favorite thing about going back to school are the agendas! I just love writing, highlighting, color coding or doodling in it! Agendas are the perfect way to stay organized during the school year and are highly recommended. Here are some of my favorite agendas:

Kate Spade 17- month agenda ($36.00) : hard cover, cute design, monthly calendar, celebration section, elastic for closure, interior pockets, and tabs. However the writing space isn't that much. Also, this agenda is bit on the pricey side.

Lilly Pulitzer Jumbo Agenda ($34.00) : hard cover, 17 month agenda, again cute design, monthly calendar, sticker sheet, pocket folder, and tabs. This jumbo agenda is perfect for people who write a lot in their agenda and need more writing space!

Vera Bradley Student Agenda ($18.00) : 20 months agenda, pockets, stickers, schedules, fun holidays and conversion tables, note area, flexible cover, elastic band closure, tab,  and cute patterned design.

Artist Circle Daily Agenda at Sakroots ($20.00) : Nature feel, address book, notebook,  hard cover, 17 months, elastic closure, and stickers. However again not enough lines for detailed notes.

Horseshoe Academic Planner from Amazon ($20.00) : three year snapshot view, note pages, special days, future planning, telephone/address section, hard cover, and 100% recycled paper. However, the inside isn't as pretty as the other planners, and there is no tabs with the months on there. I like the exterior though. So cute!

At-A-Glance Academic Planner ($17.99) : 12 months, past and future months reference, holiday listings, 3 year overview calendars, event calendar, contacts, notes, tabs, and more writing room. This planner company was what I used in the past and absolutely loved them. Their tabs are laminated for they won't rip and they have cute interior design.

Some places to shop for inexpensive academic agendas: 
Target (cute planners there! and moderate price)
Walmart (cheap, good quality, adorable planners there! both small and large)
Staples/Office Depot (a bit  pricey, but good quality planners..dupes found at Walmart)
 Barnes & Nobles (last I check, they had a table full of planners)

How to make your own agenda:
1 journal, small notebook, notebook, etc.
pens

Write the date on the lines of your notebook or journal, and write the subjects and homework there. That simple!

Making your own journal allows you to customize, have as much room as you want and doesn't constrict you in fitting stuff in certain area! This can also act as an "extension" planner for those that doesn't have much lines to write details about assignment, appointments, etc.

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Fall in Love with Maroon

Fall in Love with Maroon by forevergina featuring snood scarves

Sole Society flat shoes
solesociety.com

MICHAEL Michael Kors red purse
nordstrom.com

Agent Ninetynine snood scarve
$36 - generalpants.com.au

Cable knit hat
$7.72 - newlook.com

Armani Privé lips makeup
barneys.com

NARS Cosmetics nail polish
sephora.com

Yves Saint Laurent VOLUPTÉ SHEER CANDY - Glossy Balm Crystal Color
sephora.com

DENIM
forever21.com





Maroon is my pick for this year's fall "it" color. This color is the perfect for accessorizing in the fall season because of its richness, warm and sultry look it gives. Recently I purchased a YSL lipstick in this maroon color and I love the richness and look it gave me and is perfect for the fall season and/or special events such as black tie to help give your look a bit something extra. Maroon is perfect for making it an accent piece whether it is paired with black for the grungy punk rebel feel or white or even gold. For me, maroon shouldn't be the main color, but something as an accent color that just pops. So here are some of my favorite maroon picks for fall:

Oxfords:  These maroon shoes are perfect for the fall masculine/feminine style. They are perfect shoes to go with jeans, your dark blue blazer and collared shirt for the preppy field, but also work as your statement fall shoes without going into your heels and freezing while walking across campus or the mall.

Wristlet/purses: Recently I bought this mini patent maroon satchel from COACH and loved the color that the maroon purse gives to an outfit for the fall time. I just love the richness in color and how it just screams fall. This wristlet by Michael Kors is perfect with the gold accents that can just add to an outfit that doesn't necessarily require a purse. Perfect for those football games, night out with the girls, or even date night.

Scarves&Hats: This combination of a beanie and infinity scarf in maroon is perfect for fall paired with a trench coat because it let you keep warm and gives you a pop of color in a monochrome colored coat. Mittens in maroon would be a plus too because now you have a set!

Lipsticks: As I said about my YSL lipstick, fall time is perfect to bring out the rich, deep color without looking too gothic, and pair this deep color with a lighter eye makeup for minimal gothic look and more lip popping color. However for more of an evening wear you can do a smokey eye paired with deep red lips for a sexy, sultry look.

Nail polish: Maroon nails are your fall red color because the typical red nail polish we use can sometime scream cougar but this deep red is perfect to go with any outfit for the fall time without having part of you stuck in summer fever.

Denim: Denim jeans in this maroon is perfect for the fall season and can be paired with a chiffon high low cream collared shirt and gold accents or a cute cable knit sweater. Treat these like any of your denim!

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Update Your Wardrobe

Update Your Wardrobe by forevergina featuring a scoop neck tee

Full Tilt cotton shirt
tillys.com

Forever New scoop neck tee
$54 - forevernew.com.au

Low rise black skinny jeans
pacsun.com

H m
$31 - hm.com

Mossimo round cap
target.com

Lucky Brand laced flat
luckybrand.com




This is perfect for you back to school-ers! Here is some tips to update your wardrobe to help you stand out amongst the crowd!

Plain White T- shirt to Patterned T-Shirt: Okay plain white tees are a staple for our closet due to its versatility and being an american classic, but it is a classic because it has become a uniform for us. However by upgrading to a patterned tee, you still have your good 'ol tee shirt, but in a more fashionable feel that makes you look like you put in a lot of effort when you really didn't. Also, a patterned tee can work like the plain white tee except it gives more patterns and looks more dressed up than does the plain white tee. Plus you can also dress up or down this tee giving it texture and depth to your outfit.

Jeans to Patterned Jeans: Yes, jeans are too another staple and classic in our wardrobe, but now there are such things like patterned jeans and colored jeans that are coming into the spotlight. These patterned jeans give can again help effortlessly dress up an outfit is perfect for your daily back to school wardrobe. Though I love my jeans to death, I will opt for patterned jeans when I want to look more put together.

Sneakers to Oxfords: Oxfords are such a preppy way to help an outfit. These men inspired shoes are a great substitute for your sneakers. They act like sneakers, but are more fashionable and versatile than sneakers. These bad boys have made it into my wardrobe last year and I haven't been able to stop wearing them because they are really comfy and add that touch of preppy masculinity to my outfit.

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