Mandii's Muse

I have a new favorite mascara combination, and I really am loving the results! My lashes are not thick, and I need any help I can get. The best part about this combo is that it is under $10! Mascara #1: Maybelline Lots of Lashes I love this mascara because of its tapered wand. It can reach every little lash on my inner corner. I make sure and coat my lashes really well, and make sure they are separated. Mascara #2: Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volume This mascara has a fat wand, that really plumps up my lashes. I can coat my lashes and it doesn't clump or make me have "spider" lashes. I have also been using my Precision eyelash curler that I got in my recent Ipsy bag, and I have noticed a HUGE difference in how my lashes are curled. It lasts all day!! If you have a new favorite mascara, leave me a comment and let me know! I'd love to hear your suggestions!!

Image found here I am growing my bangs out. I've had them for over two years and it is time for a change. If you've ever grown out your bangs, you know what a frustrating process that can be. They are either in your face all the time, or crunchy from copious amounts of hairspray. I discovered a trick that not only keeps your bangs out of your face, but avoids the crunchy hair feeling. Here's how you do it! 1. Style your hair as usual. For me, this includes putting my bangs in a velcro roller to curl them. 2. Once your hair is styled, remove the roller if necessary. Then separate your bangs by pulling the top layer up. 3. Spray a spritz of dry shampoo on your bangs as if you were doing it to absorb oil. 4. Run the dry shampoo in, smooth bangs, and apply hairspray. That's it! The dry shampoo gives your bangs texture. I found that this helps prevent my bangs from falling into my face and I don't use as much hairspray. The dry shampoo acts as a binder, help...

I'm going to dedicate this post for anyone heading back to school! As a substitute, I have to get back into a routine as well! I will give  you some tips for Entering High School, Entering College, and A College Upperclassman! Let's get to it! Entering High School: My high school experience was okay. It is not a time that I want to go back to. However, there are some people whom I graduated with that loved the whole experience. Here are my tips for those of you entering high school. Be yourself Get involved (something I wish I would've done more of!) Don't try to fit with the "in crowd."  Be organized Image found here Entering College: I was scared to death during my first weekend in college. I remember thinking "Mandii, what in the heck did you get yourself in to?" Here I was, this shy girl, living away from home for the first time with a roommate. (luckily, home was not far away!) You know what tho, I ended up LOVING college! ...