iPhone Wallpaper Friday

Hello Hello! So I had an idea, since Sally and I alternate Fridays I thought it would be cool for me to do something for all of you every Friday that it is my turn. I am going to start iPhone Wallpaper Friday! Now I know you don't all have iPhones, I just chose it because it's the phone I own and its easiest for me to test, however, if you like the design let me know and I will make one for your phone and can send it your way! Easy as that!

This Friday I did a swan design using the basic forms of origami. You can either download the colours individually choosing between orange, green, blue and purple, or simply download the entire package and pick which one you like best at that time!

Feel free to send me suggestions or even themes that you would like to choose from, or even if you'd like maybe a variety of wallpapers that Friday so you can pick one that fits your style.

This is something I find really fun to do so by all means make requests :) I look forward to hearing them. Enjoy!

Download the files here:

Orange

Green

Blue

Purple

-xx
Kelsey

The University Series

Hi guys!  Sorry this is a later post, I just got back from Ikea getting things for mine and my boyfriend's new place (but that's another post for another time).  I just wanted to do a quick post today to tell you about a series that I will be starting next week!

The University Series 

As all of you are aware University is just around the corner, and tones of people on Youtube and Blogger are doing videos and posts about going back to school.  I'm personally returning for my third year this September so I figured I would lend my knowledge and do a University Series for all of you!  

What I'm Including 

*I will be doing both Youtube Videos and in depth blog posts for each 

Things to bring to University (School and Home Supplies)

How to Pack for University (and Moving)

Move In Day Tips 

How to Balance School and Life 

How to Study in University 

How to Save Money (for School, Food, Clothing and Going Out)

Now finally, I have a favour to ask all of you!  I will be filming my videos for this soon and I would love it if you all sent in specific questions for me to answer for all of you.  You can send them into me in the comment section below, or send them into us on Twitter. Be sure to keep your eyes pealed both here and on our Twitter, the videos and blog posts will be going up Tuesdays and Thursdays for the next three weeks.  Have a wonderful evening, and send in your questions!

-xx Sally 

Product Review: Soap & Glory Make Yourself Youthful

Hello Everyone! So because life is a bit of a mess at the moment I am doing a product review for all you lovely folk. I bought this product back in June and have been using it daily since then, so I figured that gave it a chance I can give it a fair review.

Cost: £16 at Boots ($24.90 Canadian)

Pros: The serum is extremely moisturizing which I love because my face is very dry. I have noticed a improvement in my colouring as well. I bought this product specifically because I read that it helped with skin discolouration, without paying the hefty price tag of most other brands. So that it really has done for me, in this time it has also dramatically improved my dark circles. So in the colour department it works flawlessly.

Cons: However, I do not have wrinkles really, but I do have a slight crease that I developed really young by the sides of my eyes, and this hasn't really helped with that. No change to report, so I can't say for sure but I don't think it is the best answer to wrinkles.

Final Verdict: I loved the product, however I don't think I'll be purchasing it again because Shoppers carries it for $30. It has done wonders to my colouring and I thank it for that, but this may be it for the two of us.

Hope this has helped you with your anti-aging search. Have you ever given Make Yourself Youthful a try? Let me know in the comments!

-xx
Kelsey

TAG : Would You Rather

This week I thought I'd do another TAG video, because I personally love watching them!  You can view the video here, or on our youtube channel.  

TAG Questions 

Would you rather have messy hair and nice makeup, or nice hair and no makeup?

Have no eyebrows or no eyelashes?

Shop only at MAC or only Sephora?

Rock the lipgloss and liner look or 80's perm?

Have an obvious foundation line or overdone blush?

Wear McHammer pants or biker shorts?

Have an orange spray tan or weird tan lines?

Have a bad hair cut or bad hair colour?

Have Youtube or Twitter taken away?

Give up blush or mascara?

Have any of you done this TAG?  If you have link it below, we'd love to see it!

-xx Sally 

Where I've Been

Hey Everyone!

This isn't going to be a really exciting post, I just want to let you all know where I have been. I recently discovered I had a gluten intolerance and because of that I need to be tested for Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats. Now in order to test this you have to be on a gluten-rich diet, which means I have to eat the thing that makes me ill.

Now enough of the sob story, I haven't been feeling well lately and I haven't had much energy, however I will be back in full force in a week! 

I am planning on doing some gluten-free cooking ideas as well, so let me know if you'd be interested! 

-xx
Kelsey

July Playlist

It's been a while since our last monthly playlist, so I thought I would do one for the month of July (better late than never!).  This past month I've been loving a lot of up beat and catchy songs, as well as a lot of my usual country songs.

Hands Up by Hedley

Kiss You Inside Out by Hedley

Some Nights by Fun 

Blow Me (One Last Kiss) by Pink 

What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction 

Love Like Crazy by Lee Brice

Beautiful Every Time by Lee Brice 

All Summer Long by Kid Rock 

Rain Is A Good Thing by Luke Bryan 

What songs did you guys love during the month of July?  Let us know in the comments below! 

-xx Sally 

Weekly Tip : Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes

This week's weekly tip will be about cleaning your make up brushes.  Cleaning your make up brushes is a hygienic step that most people miss, but it's a very important one!

What you'll need :
A Bowl
Hot Water
Soap (I personally use liquid soap for sensitive skin)
A Towel
Your Makeup Brushes

How To Clean :
1. Fill your bowl with hot water and your choice of soap.
2. Submerge your brushes in the water and scrub (you may need to change the water once or twice).
3. Empty your dirty water, rinse out the bowl and fill it with clean hot water.
4. Rinse off all of the soap (this is important as soap residue can irritate your skin) on your brushes.
5. Towel dry your brushes and leave out to dry over night.

How often should you clean them ?
This really depends on how often you use each of your brushes, however a good rule of thumb is to clean them once a week.  You want to make sure that you rid your brushes of left over makeup and any bacteria to keep your skin as healthy as possible.

How do you guys clean your makeup brushes ? Let us know in the comments below!
-xx Sally