Don't Give Up!

Hey my lovelies!

Today is just one of those days when I feel like giving up. So my post is about positivity and believing in yourself just to remind myself and for those who are feeling a little down, to never give up.

Let's start at the beginning, shall we? So there's this important event happening this week and I've been so excited planning it and really trying to make it an enjoyable evening for the guest. 

And you know when you're so excited to share your ideas and such to people but you only get, "Oh okay. That's cool. Um yeah." It's such a huge Titanic to my heart. For those who don't know me, I love planning and I put my time and my heart into them. To have reactions like that really breaks my spirit because I'm doing something I love and it's not generating the response I pictured in my head.

Now I'm not a negative person, I look for that light at the end of the tunnel. It's just sometimes I tend to dwell on such things for a few minutes...or hours. But then I get over it. I mean there's really nothing I can do about that but move on. 

To be honest, this is why at times I like working by myself. Because I know my limit and I know if I really loved what I was planning then I'm going to whatever it takes to make sure it comes out to the way I really wanted it to. And when I work with people who doesn't have that passion, really just makes me want to pull my hair out.

But at the end of the day really, knowing that I put everything I had to that project makes me happy. Even if it might not happen, at least I know I made the effort to really make that happen. 

So when people shot down your idea or things that makes you feel like you need to just give up. Just ignore them. Take a few minutes to yourself or even an hour. How ever long you need to reassure yourself that it's not the end, do it! Then if it really does not make you feel better, write! Write in your journal. Listen to music, that's really helping me right now. Just do whatever distracts you from that negativity. 

Just remember to SMILE and KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! 

Love you lots,

Kristyll

Never Back Down

So many times, people will knock you down during your highest and lowest moments. They'll see your happiness and tear it apart or they'll see you at your saddest and continue to break you.

It has happened to the best of us, especially me. And sometimes, I am the one who's putting myself down. 

Society has such high standards for everyone. Girls need to be certain weight, flawless face, a good set of assets, and a curvy behind. Guys have to be tall, fit, and are capable of taking care of their spouse, no questions asked. 

If you're not what society is looking for, then you're doomed. At least that's what they're teaching us. 

But you know what, does it really matter? No one should be telling you who to be and what to be. Ask yourself this, why are you letting them dictate your life? Why are you allowing people to tell you that you're good enough? 

Sure, most of us will never be that perfect size of 0-2, we might never have the perfect skin, and we might never be buff/fit enough, but we shouldn't punish ourselves because we're going not up to par with the high standards of life.

Girls, don't starve yourselves because people are telling you that you are fat or chubby. Don't EVER forget to tell yourself that you are good enough, for yourself AND for that special someone. You are an AMAZING person. This goes out for the guys too!

Guys, don't let people tell you that being nice will get you to last place. Don't let anyone tell you that you're not good enough for the girl you want or you're that hot enough for anyone.

You are all ENOUGH, y'all are SPECIAL, and don't EVER FORGET that!

Sometimes, I forget that I am enough, that I am pretty enough, stretch marks and all.

When you have so many dreams and goals in life, people will try to talk you out of them. DON'T LET THEM! They are YOUR goals and I know you will achieve them!

I know I have been told so many times by my mom that I am too much goals and dreams and that I need to keep my feet on the ground. But, I don't want to. Those are what keeps me motivated and happy.

So you know what, IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO, THEN DO IT! Nobody is going to make you the happiest other than yourself.

So next time someone tries to tear you apart, tell them this or if you are not the confrontation type of person, tell yourself this:

I AM STRONG! I AM BEAUTIFUL! I AM AMAZING! I AM SPECIAL! I AM UNIQUE! I AM SOMEONE WORTH FIGHTING FOR! And no one will break me!!!

You know, I always here this phrase, "You have to love yourself first before loving someone else."


xoxo,

Kristyll

AMAZING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

My lovelies!!!

I am so, so, so excited to share this with y'all and it has been on the works for a few weeks now and it's finally done.

I have been working with Frank from SMR Web Design and he has done such a wonderful job with it. It honestly is the way I want it to be and it's just amazing! He has been really helpful and really listened to what I really wanted my website to look like. 

So please don't forget to check it out (just click on the picture) and don't forget to spread the word y'all!!! Also, be sure to follow me on all my social media and join my mailing list!!! 

xoxo,

Kristyll

Waking Up to the Most Colorful Sky

Today (well yesterday now) was the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and it was just AMAZING!

 Of course the 3:00 A.M. wake up call was less desirable but it was completely worth it! I mean just being there way before the sun rises and experiencing the air balloons starting their journey into the air, magical! 

Correction: NOPE, did not sleep at all until now (2AM Sunday) from Friday night and was late to the festival so didn't really see the ascension which is the first balloons to be released at the break of dawn. But they did hold the rest of the air balloons due to minimal wind, so when we got there, the wind started to pick up and we did get there in time to see, personally, the balloons being released.

Just close your eyes and imagine all hot air balloons, in so many colors, just floating in the sky along with the sunrise. How gorgeous does that sound? Maybe as gorgeous as a sunrise or sunset in Maui? What about Fiji? Or Philippines? Basically, every dream vacation I have.

 It kind of makes you think of life and where it's going at the moment. Basically, you pretty much think about every deep thing available in your mind. I didn't really mind, I kind of needed that anyway. 

But seriously, I wish y'all were there to see it! It was just amazing, the hot air balloons were so colorful and there were so many different shapes, there was Darth Vador and Yoda. There was also a puppy and spiderpig! It was really a great, great experience! If y'all did go, did y'all enjoy it???

Let's rewind a couple of hours back, specifically 8 hours back. I was just home getting ready and what not and basically just thought about how my life was going and what the heck I'm doing with it. With 4-6 hours on the road ahead of me, I had plenty of time to indulge in my fantasy world. A world in which I had life figured out and I knew what I wanted to do and definitely went for it. Yeahhh...that'll happen soon! Hopefully! I mean I'm working on it!!

"I may not be there yet, but I'm closer than I was yesterday." - Unknown

That quote right there couldn't be more true. I know I'm not at the position that I want to be in but I'm definitely getting there, slowly but surely!

ANYWAY, back to my journey on the road. I paused my daydreaming for a minute or 20 to stop by Walmart and finally get a vlog camera! Haaalleellujaahh!! 

I mean it's definitely not the fanciest but it will do before I can afford a super tech, super expensive point and shoot. Let's count that it will take about 10 paydays. Please don't online shop anymore!! 

Whoa! Did not realize how long this post is going, y'all are probably like, "Girl! Where's the pictures already?!?" Hold your horses, they are coming! 

That concludes my deep, somewhat long post of the day. Here's the picture y'all been itching to see.

xoxo,

Kristyll

 

 

 

 

 

 

September Favorites!

Hey my lovelies!!

It is officially October, meaning today's post is my monthly favorites!  More specifically, September!

I can't believe the year is flying by so fast! Before we know it, it's December already and we're snowed in. I can't wait till that happens!

So back to September, fall season officially started and now the wind in bringing in the chills and the leaves are starting to change. Believe it or not, it's been really cold here, of course I'm 7,000+ high up in the mountains. But it usually isn't this cold at this time of the year, maybe 70s - 60s cold but that's really not that chilly to us. However, I have been in leggings and big sweaters these past few days. I even started wearing my Bearpaw Fuzzy boots because my feet got so cold!

I have discovered so many new loves during September and I can't wait to share with y'all. So enough yapping from me and I'll just get on with the pictures! 

xoxo,

Kristyll

L-R: Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer, Pear Blossom Lotion, Secret Lavender Gel, Secret Crush Fragrance Mist, Super Stay Foundation by Maybelline, Dry Shampoo by Not Your Mothers, I Heart Paris Hand Sanitizer, E.L.F. Everyday Palette, E.L.F. daily cleanser(brush), NYC lip glosses, Wet n Wild (Think Pink) lipstick, Maybelline Great Big Lash, the Rimmel London Kohl Eyeliner

    In the back is my JustFab purse

 These are my September makeup favorites

The Neutrogena Moisturizer is absolutely my must-have after I wash my face. I have the "combination skin" because I have my share of dry spots and oily ones.

I have been loving the Super Stay 24Hr Foundation by Maybelline. I talked about this on my Makeup Haul (Swatches) and it has been amazing! It doesn't break me out or anything. It's so light and the coverage is just amazing!

The Wet N Wild lipstick is also in my haul and it's the Think Pink. It is very pink but I smear it on my lips just to blend it in more and to make it more natural looking. It's very pigmented and moisturized which is very good thing especially on a darker skin tone to the color will stand out.

The Great Last (Big) has always been my favorite, its my go-to mascara of all times. I just love the big brush that comes with it and it makes me lashes look full and longer.

Along with the mascara, Rimmel London Kohl Eyeliner has been one of my favorite pencil liners because it just goes on so nicely and it's so easy to smudge.

I included not one, but two NYC Lip gloss, because they are pretty cheap and it is very nice! It has a shimmer to your lips when you don't want the matte look for your lips and it comes in many colors! I just have the natural and pink ones.

The last two are from E.L.F. and it's no surprise that it is one of my absolute favorite brands. Not just because of their price but because they do have pretty good quality products for less than $5. Their daily brush cleaner smells amazing and its only $3!! Their everyday palette was a gift but it's usually $5-10 during holiday season and it is so pigmented! (swatch pictured a couple of pictures down). It's good for a natural and smokey look!

  For the eyes

For the lips

 For the face

Everyday palette (swatches)

                      

These are the:

Light (1st color, 1st row)

Coral (2nd color, 1st row)

Metallic Brown (2nd color, 2nd row)

Navy (3rd color, 3rd row)