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I Graduated College!

four long, hard years of not procrastinating; being put into extremely uncomfortable/scary/exciting situations; and constant sleep deprivation has finally paid off!

So, to celebrate I thought it would be an amazing idea to join up with 23 other bloggers to give one lucky reader an Ipad Mini :-) I am ready to party! And since my readers are not here to celebrate with me I thought I would celebrate 'blogger-style' with a giveaway.

To add to the amazing-ness, all the participating bloggers even agreed to make the entries SUPER simple! Everyone only provided 2-3 links, which were GFC/Bloglovin, Twitter, and Facebook. No instagram, pinterest, 'click on this site and favorite this'. Just plain and simple entries which = more chances to win in a shorter amount of time.
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Awesome Mehndi Designs for Girls

Mehndi is for everyone and for any occasion. You do not need a special occasion to flaunt your mehndi clad hands or feet. And if you are those adventurous types, then you should definitely try henna tattoos.

Here are some cool mehndi designs for girls:

1.     This is a unique mehndi design for girls. We love how simple it is to do but still makes the hands look very beautiful. The floral and leaves patterns make this quite unusual and the design will surely impress those who want simple designs which will not clutter their hands. 

2.     This one is a beautiful design for those who love Glitter. We love how the green and blue Glitter from the tube has been used in this Mehndi design. The small details and the middle portion of the design are beautifully highlighted with glitter. This one would suit anyone and on any occasion. This surely is a new and fun way to make mehndi not boring

3.     This beautiful design has a good number of small and intricate designs making it suitable for festive occasions. But nonetheless we feel the design can be done on any occasion by anyone. We love the floral patterns in the middle. And we love the details done in the design too.

 

4.     This sweet and simple Mehndi tattoo is great if you are just venturing into mehndi art and don't want to go for a full fledged hand or feet mehndi just yet. Simple designs like these look beautiful and work as henna tattoos. You can do them anywhere on your body like hands, feet, neck or any place you fancy and these will surely make great tattoos. And the best part they are temporary and pain free. 

5.     This beautiful design is for special occasions as it has lots of designs and patterns. The look would suit anyone and is quite contemporary. Brides looking for some unique designs for their D Day can consider this one. The big flower pattern in the middle looks stunning and the detailed designs on the fingers and the palm look beautiful. 

 

 

6.     A quite simple design for the top of the hands. We love how simple the design is. The floral patterns look beautiful and the small details on the fingers look unique too. This one is for those who want simple designs before venturing into more complex ones. 

7.     This one is an extravagant design for weddings and special occasions. We love how traditional designs are used along with beautiful contemporary designs to give this one a majestic touch. If done on a wedding, the bride is sure to attract a lot of attention. This artist has used 'weave' patterns as well as floral and traditional motifs to create this beautiful mehndi design.

 

8.     This beautiful glittery mehndi design is one of the most unique designs we have seen till now. The design on the palm resembles the moon and we love how the design is kept quite open and relaxed. The design has no unnecessary cluttering and the added glitters give it a new dimension. We think this is perfect for festivals.

Hope you liked the mehndi designs. Let us know which is your favourite?

References:

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/make-up/mehandi-designs/

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/breathtaking-arabic-mehndi-designs/

Album Review - The Very Best of the Doors by the Doors

The Doors are an iconic 60s band that eventually became known as one of the most important Rock artists in history. The doors were a band for thinkers, and people who question not only the government but the very nature of their reality. A full 40 years after the release of their first album a compilation of the very best of the doors has been repackaged and released once again. But while the traditional hits such as “Light my fire”, and “Hello I love You” are obviously in the best of album, other less known songs are also in the best of and reintroduce The Doors to a whole new generation.

The Very Best has a total of 18 tracks that leave listeners begging for more music. It is as though the purpose of the album is to make you a new fan of The Doors and to promote them as a new band. It’s hard to comprehend that this sound was created 40 years ago and that these talented musicians are simply not around anymore. But all that is forgotten when you listen to this album.

If you are looking for The Very Best of the Doors than look no further. This 18 track stunningly re-mastered album has everything that any true Doors fan could ever want. The two discs offer you a different experience whenever you pop them in your player. Although the sound is not as authentic as the original studio albums, this collection puts you back into the time period when The Doors originally released their music.

Whether you are a young person who has never heard of The Doors or are a longtime fan who is excited to hear your favorite songs digitally re-mastered, this album is for you. I am very impressed with the songs that were chosen for this collection, and I am happy to say this is exactly what Door’s fans everywhere have been waiting for. I give this album 5 out of 5 stars.

Blogger Samantha - Choosing to Wear Gladiator Sandals

 The first thing I have to say here on these sandals is that I LOVE THEM. They are the cutest, easiest, most comfortable sandals that I have ever worn. They are definitely my first choice when it comes to sandals that look good with outfits that you would rather not wear those plain flip flops with. The best part is that you can get them in so many styles and colors that you will have a hard time just choosing one set of sandals to purchase, you're going to end up with ten in your closet. This is the problem that I found that I had when it comes to shopping for sandals and finding many options. So here are some specials that come with these type of sandals.

They can buckle or button or snap even depending on the style that you get. Some styles can slip on which can make life a bit easier if you're looking for an easy slip on, slip off type of sandal.

They can wrap up around your ankle and higher, below the ankle, or sit right at the ankle depending on your preference. I like a number of these styles so I have a hard time choosing one or another. I tend to buy the ones that I like and go from there since it is so hard to choose.

They can be flat, have a small heel, or even come in a wedge type of style. This is perfect for any type of event that you're going too since you can get the heels for more formal events and the flats for more laid back events or just strolling down the beach in.

They come in child sizes so if you have a little one, these might be the cutest sandals to get her. The difference I found with the child sizes was that they get zippers instead of buckles which was a life saver since they are a lot smaller.

From Spunky Real Deals Summer FUN Giveaway{Blogger OPP}

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 Hey CupCAKES! I wanted to invite you for a FUN summer giveaway HOP :-) The only thing you must giveaway is your favorite must-have for summer. This is an excellent time to get creative, tweet, share and have a ton of fun. Everyone participating will be reponsible for putting a giveaway together filled with summer goodies.Your Host Spunky Real Deals will be giving away a double LUSH handmade cosmetics duo for SUMMER featuring Ocean Salt face/body scrub and Sea Spray Hair Mist! The lovely Co-host is Sarah McDougal at Enjoying the Epiphany{the name rocks my world}!

Join the Summer Fun Giveaway Hop! Here's how:

1.) Blog about the opportunity in your own words. Please use the top photo in your post. Share via your social networks and we shall have a successful HOP!

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Poem Tuesday - Summer Sunburn Ow.

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Today I present for Poem Tuesday...

Summer Sunburn Ow.

Ow. Ow. Ow.

Today, I got sunburned

It stings

It burns

It's a sunburn

I got today. 

Ow. Ow. Ow.

Aloe Quick

Become my friend

Moisturizer too

Soothe it till the end

It's a sunburn

I got today.

Ow. Ow. Ow.

I'm in pain!

Youtube Monday - Promposal

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With prom fast approaching for many girls this Spring - I wanted to share this amazing Prom Proposal (Promposal) video that I found online. It is so sweet and a true winner! It is stuff like this that makes high school suck a whole lot less.

Album Review of Music Speaks by Candice Glover

Candice Glover is the newest American Idol winner and her powerhouse voice is sure to stand out in her highly anticipated album Music Speaks due out this July. During her time on American Idol, Glover impressed crowds of all age groups with her amazing vocal skills and professional style. The only preview available for her new album is in her first single I am Beautiful and she sounds as though she has been singing professionally for years.

Candice got her start within her hometown church and learned how to sing praises to the lord and proved her skills went beyond that when she got a pass by the judges from American Idol. Although she personally doesn’t fit the typical pop or R&B look, her voice is absolutely amazing. Her first single is inviting but it really doesn’t show off her skills. It seems as though she is holding back quite a bit in the song. It may be from the producer’s advice or simply them trying to figure out which direction she should go in, but this first single certainly does not make me want to buy her album. There is nothing special about the song, and it comes off as slightly whiny. I mean she just won American idol shouldn’t she be celebrating and happy instead of talking about how ‘he’ said she was beautiful? We already know that, show us what you can do now.

While I personally was not impressed with this single I am sure that American Idol fans will come through for Candice, but the question remains to be answered will she have the staying power of Kelly Clarkson, or the TV presence of Clay Akien? Or will she just be written off as just another reality show contest winner who couldn’t make things come together for a real career. I am confident that she has the skill, but does she have the charm? We shall see. I give her album preview 3 out of 5 stars.

Blogger Samantha: What's the Deal with Gauges?

When it comes to having your ears pierced, many people do not think of making that hole any larger than the stud that was just put into it. This is because this is how it has always been. However, as time continues to move forward, there are so many new body modifications that are coming out. A lot of people feel strongly towards or away from these modifications and either stance is fine. It is a big controversial issue however, that I would like to bring up and put out on the table prior to letting everyone know where I stand.

s is something that has either made people think 'this is cool' or 'that is disgusting', I have also found people that are impartial to it and could care less about it either way. The one big thing is because it looks different than the normal earrings that you would wear. However, a lot of plugs are able to fill the holes with objects that just look like large earrings which makes it easier for some to get jobs and other things within normal civilization.

On another note, it is also just a way to express yourself and it shouldn't be frowned upon in any type of setting so much as it is. This is because it is something that someone else is doing to themselves, and not forcing upon anyone else. I guess you could say the same of someone walking around naked, but I think that is a little different. The same goes with other piercings and tattoos, there are people that love them and hate them.

My personal stand on this whole topic would be that I like them. I have small gauges myself however, I wouldn't go very big because I have smaller earlobes that just wouldn't work with me if I tried.  So now is the time to flow out all of your feelings and emotions on this topic. Be kind to others around you and let us know why you do or do not like this type of body modification.

Silver Star Nail Art Tutorial

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Stars are beautiful, so is the very famous nursery rhyme “twinkle twinkle little star”. Sometimes childhood memories are inspiring enough to create a nail art. Let’s get started

Things you will need:

1.     Rimmel london lycra pro, professional finish, 400, Blue vogue (or any navy blue nail paint)

2.     Rimmel london I love lasting finish disco ball (or any glitter nail paint)

3.     Rhinestones

4.     Star shaped stickers

5.     Topcoat and basecoat

Steps:

1. Apply your basecoat and paint your nails navy blue.

2. Now add three different sizes of star shaped stickers on your ring finger and thumb

3. Now apply your silver glitter polish from your cuticle area to the center of your other nails and add one rhinestone each as shown in the pictures and apply your top coat and you are done.