Blogmas Day 7: Surround Yourself With People Who Make You HAPPY

Hey my lovelies!

Oh man, I honestly am so bad at this everyday blogging. I'm sorry! 

Today, well technically yesterday seeing as I'm writing this at 2:31AM because why not? 

So one of my close friends told me about something and it just really upset me. 

 Like where in the context did I say anything about you or those involved were the ones to blame. Why the heck are you trying to act like you're a victim when nothing was said or done for you to be in that situation. 

I'm honestly just trying to wrap my head about how they are saying that I'm making them look like the "bad guys" when in reality, I haven't even said ANYTHING to them or about them. And I don't need to. I'm tired of the drama so why would I say anything that brings in more of that in my space? That's just ridiculous.

This whole thing really made me realize who's there to watch you fall and who's there to watch you get back up and stand by your side throughout everything. It doesn't even matter who you've known the longest, who stayed real to you is what matters the most. Like I have 3 girls that I've only known for a short amount of time but they have become such amazing friends to me. There's no drama and there's so much laughter and stories that it makes me forget about the bad things in life. 

I'm so glad that I met them because I would not know the things that I know now.

There just comes a time in your life when it's time to let go of what's hurting you and just surround yourself with people who love you and makes you happy because in the end, that's all that matter. All these petty drams are nothing but toxic in your life and you don't need it, I don't need it. 

Also, FORGIVE them and FORGET the whole thing. Because forgiving is such a hard thing to do but it's also the most mature thing you can do. And forget the drama. Leave it where you can't find it. Just don't go back. Don't say "Well, remember when..." NO. Just let it go. 

You'll never forget the memories you had with that person but it's time to let go.

xoxo,

Kristyll

Blogmas Day 3 : My "Dream" Man

Hey lovelies!

I know it's not a Christmas post but I just wanted to post this because I had writer's block.

Okay, I have to admit I have a checklist of my "perfect man." Although my list back when I was a tween-teen definitely was more like, "Cute! Abs!" kinda list but as I grew older, I realized that there's more to a person than how rip they are or how ah-maz-ing their baby blue eyes are (but I wouldn't mind looking at those eyes every single day, just saying!)
     
      Everyone has those checklists and if people say that they have no expectations of their significant other, they are lying. Whether is a small list or a pretty long list, we have standards set for our SO to reach. But they don't have to truly become that "perfect" person. They can have all of the things on your list or they can have little to none, but if they are the right person for you, y'all will figure it out. I learned that from Beauty & the Briefcase ;) 
      I have to admit mine is not a short list, it's somewhat in the middle. And I can say that I have pretty high standards and that's okay. People say that if you can't find the right person for you, you have to lower your standards. But let me tell you, NEVER do that! If you've set high standards then let someone exceed those standards because you should NEVER have to settle. 

     Well, enough with the chit chat. Here is my "Ideal Man" checklist, my dears. Enjoy! I hope y'all can find some things you can add to your list :)

• Believes in GOD - I prefer if he was Catholic. My mama always say, "A family that prays together, stays together." Amen! Besides, "if a man can't get down on his knees for prayer, he doesn't deserve to fall on one knee with a ring."
• Can cook - I volunteer to wash the dishes :P
• Will be able to love me the way that I am, extra lbs and all
• Has flaws - I know this isn't typically on a list but I don't want someone to be too perfect
• TALL - let's ignore the fact that everyone is practically taller than me 
• Amazing biceps - I'm definitely a bicep kinda chick, I don't care if you got a extra lbs or whatever, 'slong as your biceps are firm to hold :P (If you can climb up the stairs without having a heart attack, we'll be good) 
• Gives me my space - I think both of us will need space from each other. Clingy-ness is not attractive
• Plays no game - I'm sorry but the whole playing hard to get, don't text them until 1309523523 hours later is really ridiculous. Like Ms. Gomez said, "If you want it, come and get it."
• Challenges me - I don't want a pushover. I like a guy who will voice his opinions. Truth hurts sweetie. 
• Makes me a better person - and I hope I can make him a better person as well
• Educated - whether you have a college degree or working towards one.
• Loves to travel - that's definitely a must. I love to travel and explore differently places, and if a guy just likes to stay home and do nothing, I can't deal with that. 
• Ambitious - I like a guy with dreams and goals. "Surround yourself with dreamers and believers...."
• Financially stable - having someone who's not working at all or trying to find a job is hard to handle
• Not a slob - as in don't come in and just start throwing things all over the place and not pick it up
• Family oriented - just don't be too much of a mother's boy. Whoever saw The Nearlyweds know what I mean
• Willing to adopt - someday before I'm 30, I want to give a baby who doesn't have anything everything he/she deserves, especially a roof over their head
• Doesn't sleep around/Hasn't slept with a lot of women - I honestly don't want a manwh**e. I want someone who I can be intimate with and not have to worry about comparing my abilities with the other women he has slept with
• Is in it for the long haul - I'm not a short term lady
• Likes to cuddle - who doesn't? 
• Surprises me once in a while - Can't have a routine that's too predictable! Besides, a little romance boosts a relationship up, unless it totally goes downhill
• Mature! - I like a guy who can stay and talk about things after a fight, a guy who can handle situations and not run away, a guy who knows what he wants and gets it instead of playing those petty games
• Down to earth - uptight is so overrated 
• Can be sensitive - the whole "I'm a tough guy, we don't cry" attitude is sexy, but so is letting a tear shed once or twice
• Dresses well - your jeans cannot, and I repeat CANNOT, be hanging on your knees 
• Proves that chivalry isn't dead 
• Says "I love you" only if he MEANS it - if you can't say it, don't lie to yourself and to me.
• Buys me chocolate - especially when Mother Nature decides to barge in once a month :)
• Communication - this one is definitely a big deal. If you can't communicate with me, the relationship will go nowhere 
• Can watch a romantic/chick flick with me, kicking and screaming not included or complaining and rolling of eyes or sleeping! - 'nuff said
• Has control - and I don't mean controlling. I mean he can control his desires. I made a commitment to wait till the day I say "I do" to be intimate with my SO, so he has to respect that 
• Man up! - if you made a mistake, admit to it instead of dodging the situation
• Has priorities set straight - I think it's pretty self explanatory 
• Good with his hands - and I mean it as in he is capable of doing handyman work and if he can't, he will not attempt to fix it but he will call a professional to do so
• Honest and trustworthy- doesn't exaggerate to sound more impressive than he actually is
• Reliable - I can count on him to show up at big events and not blow me off because a game is on. (Game can be recorded)
• Loyal - doesn't wonder off looking for "relief," sticks around during the good and bad times

Bonus:

• Speaks another language - Hey that is sexy! And I want my kids to be multilingual 
• Tattoos - I dig a guy who's inked but definitely not if the ink made it's way to his neck and up. 
• Dimples! - who doesn't want that?

   I'm not expecting my guy to fully complete the list, even though that would be great. But I know that no one is perfect, that's why it's the "Ideal Man Checklist" because ideally we'd love to find our "perfect man" but we gotta be realistic, it's impossible to find someone who will completely fulfill your/my list. 

   Raised as a Catholic, I've been told to look for a good Catholic man. I know when I go to church and I see a cute guy, the only thing that I hope is that he's not going to the seminary. All Catholic girls think this, I think. :P

 

   Anyway, that's my list y'all. See you on my next post.

 

xoxo,

Kristyll 

Blogmas Day 2: The Christmas Tag!

Hey lovelies!

Cue in the Christmas music! -jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bell rock!- 

Sorry can't help it, I just love Christmas! 

And December has just began! That means there's only 23 days left till Christmas! How amazing is that? I know I'm not the only one who's extremely excited for it. Some YouTubers started their Vlogmas already. I was actually going to do Vlogmas but unfortunately my mother's laptop has full memory so I need to buy a laptop ASAP.

Instead, I decided to do a Blogmas. So I will be posting everyday until New Year's. Yes I know, it's usually until Christmas but I wanted to be different. And I know there's no day 1, I decided last minute to do this.

So here it is! Enjoy!

Also, I wanna know your answers too so be sure to link your post to your comment or just comment your answers! I'd love to read your Christmas Tag!! 

xoxo,

Kristyll

The Christmas Tag

The Questions:

1.Whats Your Favorite Holiday Movie?

 Ooh, this is hard! There's so many to choose from! Some of them include:

- Letter to Santa

- 12 Dates of Christmas

- Home Alone & Home Alone 2

- Christmas Cupid

2. Whats Your Favorite Christmas Color?

Red of course! And GOLD!

3. Do You Like To Stay in Your PJs Or Dress Up For Christmas?

Like Christmas morning? Then PJs! But if I'm going to a Christmas party or dinner then of course I will definitely dress to impress.

4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be?

Sorry, I don't think I can only buy just one person a present.

5. Do You Open Your Present Christmas Eve Or Christmas Morning?

Don't know, I never have my presents wrapped. My parents usually just allows me to pick my presents.

6. Have You Ever Built a Ginger Bread House?

No actually but I really, really want to! They just look so nice and yummy! 

7. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Break?

When I used to live in the Philippines, we always have a family Christmas party on my mom's side of the family so that was a really great experience/memory. But now here in the states, we always travel for Christmas break so travel! But it would be nice to have like a sit-down Christmas dinner.

8. Any Christmas Wishes?

SNOW! Lol 

Seriously, I just want a white Christmas this year but then again if we're traveling, it would probably be warm.

A kiss under the mistletoe or maybe a kiss on New Year's? :P 

9. Favorite Christmas Smell?

Fresh Christmas tree! Lots of candles burning from Bath and Body!

10. Favorite Christmas Meal Or Treat?

Roasted chicken made by my mama of course!

As for treat, all the chocolates in the world! ;D

Christmas Spirit in November? Yes Please!!!

Hey my lovelies!

Can you believe there's only 31 days left before CHRISTMAS??!! Yes, I am that excited. Not because of the presents (Okay, yes I am) but because of the decorations, the snow, the music, and just knowing that it's Christmas time.

Speaking of decorations, I honestly stayed up till 5:00 am last night decorating my little, little tree and my room. And yes there was Christmas music playing in the background. I have been listening the Xmas music since October.

So of course, I didn't get to take pictures last night but I did as soon as I woke up cause this post wouldn't be so fun to look at without the pictures! 

How are y'all decorating your room/house? Are y'all as excited for Christmas as I am? 

xoxo,

Kristyll

 

 I  bought this old bulletin board in Goodwill and just reupholstered it with a fabric I bought in a thrift store. I also took the old ribbons and buttons from the old board and glued it into the new one!

 I was searching some DIY ideas on YouTube and I came across this one.  I honestly forgot her username but I will put it here as soon as I remember. But she did this with paper and glue gun and I thought it was amazing so I decided to make one, bigger of course. I planned to spray paint it white but I ran out, so I decided to just ombre it a little.

And here are some ornaments on my little tree, y'all will see the full tree when I start my Vlogmas! 

That phone case was autographed by David Henrie!! So happy!

Fall/Autumn Lookbook | How I Style Tall Boots & Leggings

Hey lovelies!

So here it is! My fall lookbook and I am so, so excited to share this with y'all! I managed to do only 3 outfits because unfortunately it was getting darker. So I decided to just do my fall lookbook into parts.

I decided to just stick with the leggings and the boots because it's what I usually wear during fall seasons. Also, it was easier to pick tops to go with the leggings and the boots. 

Anyway, here are the pictures and I hope y'all enjoy!

xoxo,

Kristyll

 Sweater - Ross

Tank Top - Ross

Leggings - Ross

Tall Boots - Payless

Bag - PacSun

 Makeup:

Face:

 Flower Foundation by Drew Barrymore and Stay 25 Hr by Maybelline 

Bare Minerals Warmth

NYC Concealer in Light

Eyes:

Waterproof eyeliner from Sephora

Rimmel London Kohl Eyeliner in Jet Black

False Lashes - Dollar Store

Eyebrows - Brow Tweez and e.l.f. brow palette

e.l.f. Lash & brown clear mascara

Maybelline Great Lash mascara

Lips:

Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lip Liner in 021 Red Dynamite

Kate Moss Lipstick in 111 Kiss of Life

NYC Lipstick in Mahogany

Scarf - H&M (gift)

Button Down Shirt - AE (gift)

Earrings - Charlotte Russe

Scarf & beanie - Mom's closet

Plaid Shirt - JcPenny

Earrings - Charlotte Russe

 

 

Photo & Video Credits to:

Rebecca Lopez

Fall/Autumn Lookbook Sneak Peak

Hey lovelies!

Today, I filmed half of my lookbook which features "How I Style Tall Boots and Leggings." One of my best friends, Rebecca, helped me with the filming and the pictures and she did an awesome job!! 

I can't wait for y'all to see the finish result of hardwork! 

So I just thought I'd share with y'all SOME pictures from today and hope that it gets you as excited as I currently am.

xoxo,

Kristyll 

Today just hit me. IT'S FALL!

Hey lovelies!

I was in Flagstaff last night and today and it was so windy and chilly. The winds were blowing the leaves off the trees and everyone was in boots and sweaters. That's when I realize, it really is fall and I wasn't ready, wardrobe wise.

So I did, of course, hit up Ross for some fall must haves. I will be doing a haul video soon and a surprise video as well :)

 Ooh and they already so much Christmas ornaments, cloths, etc. and I really wanted to buy everything! I can't believe it's already November! Christmas is right around the corner and I haven't even started decorating! Definitely need to put that on my to-do list.

Also, today (November 1st) is All Saint's Day so we did stopped by the church in Flagstaff and a little OOTD happened. My mother took the pictures and one of them is a bit blurry, please forgive her, she's still learning! Haha but I do love her.

xoxo,

Kristyll

Fur Vest - Ross ; Sweater - Ross ; Jeans - Marshalls ; Tall Boots - Payless ; Bag - JustFab