Back to School Haul {Part 1}

This is a collective fashion haul for back to school. I will try to do some outfit posts with these clothes in the future. I went to American Eagle, Delia's and Bath & Body Works.The links are all included if you want to get them. :)

The first top I got is the AE Open Stitch Popover in pink. It is super super soft! The front is higher than the back. The material is much thinner than a sweater so I plan on just wearing it as a long sleeve as the weather turns cooler. 

Here's an up close look at the material. What I like about it is that it has some subtle pops of hot pink in it which makes it more exciting and easy to pair a scarf with.

Now that brings up the next item I picked up which is a scarf! The AEO Floral Loop Scarf is labeled as coral but I would say it's more of a hot pink and coral blend in person. It has some cute flowers that match the base color of the popover. Very light and soft with frayed edges.

I got this tank to layer under the popover (it's kind of see through). The front is nothing special but the back is just covered in a beautiful lace pattern. Similar here.

The next top is a polka dotted Peter Pan collar top. It's made out of a chiffon like material. Two trends in one! Haha! 

Under that top I would layer this tank. 

I also got a pair of dark wash jeggings. A bonus- it came in short! I hate having to roll up jeans because my legs are too short. A girl can never have too many jeans right? For some reason I don't like light rinse jeans so I always get dark ones. I didn't find any colored jeans that I liked. :(

These are very comfortable and flattering. American Eagle makes quality jeans.

I bought some American Eagle items from online because I had a special 15% off discount. I've really been into scarves recently. They can really spice up your outfit! I love this pattern and it has little tassels on the edges.

I needed a cute belt so I picked out this nice braided one.

I got the ribbon back t which is in a gorgeous pink. The back it so pretty!

The last top I got is my favorite one. The AE Pleated Floral Blouse is sooooooo beautiful especially in person. Unfortunately the red is sold only online. The blue is in stores though. Very flattering. The back is more sheer than the front so I plan on wearing a red tank under that I already have.

At Delia's I just picked up these rings. I like the vintage look that they have. I don't know why but they're unavailable online so I guess if you like them you'll have to search in store. They come as a 5 piece set.

At Bath and Body Works I picked up some hand sanitizer. They usually have a 5 for $5 sale going on. My favorite scent is the sweet cinnamon pumpkin. I just think of fall when I take a whiff of it. They're a perfect size to pop into a purse, pocket, or school bag! 

That is the end of my haul! Sorry this post is so long. I hope you guys enjoyed it and I will have a school supplies haul coming soon!

Followers to Friends Blog Hop! (I'm a Co-host)

Hey guys! Guest what? It's party time! Blog party that is. Please join in on the fun! I am a co-host this week for the blog hop. This is my first time co-hosting a blog hop so I am super excited! Thank you Sherry and Sylvie for letting me do this. :) 

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Sunday Social

I stumbled across this link up and I thought I'd join in! What I like about this is the themed questions that go along with it rather than just blog hops. 

1. What is the first website you log on to each day?
    Gmail
2. Give us some funny websites you visit that we need to know about
    iwastesomuchtime.com
3. Pinterest or Facebook? Why?
    Pinterest because I get so many decor and DIY ideas from it.
4. Twitter or Instagram? 
    Instagram! I love photography!
5. Favorite youtube video...post it! 
    These are my current top 3. I love Nigahiga and Jenna Marbles! Soooo funny!
Nice Guys-Nigahiga

Best Joke Ever-Nigahiga

How Girls Pack a Suitcase-JennaMarbles 

     6. Biggest online pet peeve?
   When people/haters (especially in YouTube comments) say really mean things about beauty gurus or others defending the guru. We all have different opinions- just respect that! Those gurus worked hard to make their videos. If you don't like the video you're watching then stop watching it and find something else. I think it's okay to be honest and make suggestions but in a nice way, no trash talking and insulting!

Review: Maybelline Volum' Express Mega Plush by Kayla

Hi guys! Kayla from All Things Beauty has a great review to share with you! Thank you for guest posting! Take it away...     

Hey everyone!  Well as you can see, today I'm doing a review on the Maybelline Volum' Express Mega Plush mascara. A little disclaimer: I am not being paid to do this by any means, I just really like this product and thought it might be helpful to those who aren't sure whether they should buy it or not. 

     I think this is one of the best drugstore mascaras ever! I know Maybelline has always had good mascaras for a lot of people, then others don't really like them. I've kind of had mixed feelings about their mascaras in general. I always like to try their newest one, but the whole Falsies Collection didn't impress me at all. I thought they clumped really bad which made me want to pick at it all day, and it flaked throughout the day which does NOT look good. I was kind of excited to try this product out for some reason though. So I went down to walmart and picked it up, pretty recently after it came out. 

     I never used to curl my lashes before I put on mascara but I think it makes a huge difference with this mascara so I highly recommend it! This mascara is definitely my favorite so far. It adds so much volume to your lashes and it adds a lot of length as well! It lasts all day without having to reapply (even the non-waterproof which is what I have). It doesn't flake at all and feels very smooth on your lashes. It can give your eyes a dramatic look, if that's what you want then apply up to 3 coats. 1 coat gives a nice amount of length and volume and looks pretty and natural. 2 coats is what I usually wear and I think it's perfect! Doesn't make your eyes look too dramatic but gives them a perfect amount of length and volume.

     When I first opened up the mascara to try it out, I was a little worried that it would clump because it just looked like that kind of brush but it has a such a smooth application and it's very flexible. It works to cover all of your lashes, even the littlest ones in the outer corner. I really can't say a bad thing about this mascara I love it! Would so recommend this product for anyone wanting to try out a new mascara, or just starting out with makeup, this is a great product!

     Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this post and it was helpful to you! Have a great day! :)

To check out more of Kayla's posts click here to visit her blog!

Giveaway Round-up and a Special Deal!

Hey Beauties and Fashionistas!

There are a whole lot of giveaways going on in the blogging world! Be sure to check them out:

Beauty By T and Southern Glamourista are holding a collab 100 follower giveaway. Congrats to both of them on reaching 100!

Canadian Beauty Reviews is holding a Lippy Girl Organic Mineral Blush giveaway!

See It, Love It, Swatch It is holding a 600 follower giveaway of MUA eye shadow palettes!

AND...
A special deal brought to you by Kohl's: Enter the code UBLOGTEN to receive an exclusive 10% discount now through Oct 24. You can stack this with another discount! 

I hope you guys are having a great week so far! 

DIY Wall Decor

Hi guys! I have a simple DIY that is quick, cute, and good for the environment. All the supplies needed are everyday household items. Everyone uses toilet paper but what about the tube? I mean think about it. Every time you throw one away it's just wasted and it kills trees every time a new toilet paper roll is made! I actually stumbled upon some pictures of toilet paper tube art on pinterest when I was looking for some easy DIY wall decor like the one below. So I thought why not make some flowers? 

Picture from pinterest

The only supplies you need are a toilet tube, scissors, tape and some ribbon (optional). 

Cut the tube into 6 thin strips like this. Each tube makes about three 6-petal flowers.

Bend the strips into petal shape. (Left- round and unbent; Right- bent into flower petal).

Arrange the petals next to each other and tape them together one at a time. Tape them towards the middle of the flower. Repeat for all 6 (You can do a 5 petal flower too.)

And you're done! You can tape some ribbon around the center of the flower to add a pop of color. I don't actually display my flowers like this. I just put this up for the purpose of taking pictures. I was planning on arranging the flowers on the wall like the pinterest picture (without any hooks or string) but if you want to know how to do this display I just took some paper clips and twisted them to make double-sided hooks and I strung them on another color ribbon.

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! Have a great day! 

Two Tags!

Hey everyone! I was tagged by MissJammyxo and Laila to the 8 Most Worn Things Tag and the About Me Tag. I wrote the "currently" part of About Me tag last night so it's not what I really am doing now. I just uploaded some photos this morning (the lighting wasn't very good last night).  I hope you guys enjoy!

8 Most Worn Things Tag

1.Most worn lipstick/lipgloss? Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait

2.Most worn earrings? I got these babies at Kohl's. The camera does not do these justice. They're much prettier in person.

3.Most worn top?  I had this top for a couple of years and it still fits nicely. I get a lot of compliments on it. It's a very bright floral tank. 

4.Most worn nail polish? Sally Hansen Fuchsia Power

5.Most worn shoes? Jessica Simpson Lepolia Flats. They're very comfortable. I never get blisters in these.

6.Most worn hair product?  Don't have one... I switch up my hair products a lot.
7.Most worn perfume? Bath and Body Works Paris Amour. It smells so good. 

8.Most worn bag/purse? Vera Bradley Sophie in Island Blooms

About Me Tag

Nicknames: none
Birthday: In January-that's all I'm going to say...
Age: that's confidential
Place of Birth: U.S.
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Male or Female: Female
Occupation: Student
Residence: U.S.
Screen Name: Kassica

Hair Color: Black
Hair Length: Medium/Long
Eye Color: Brown
Best Feature: Eyes
Height: 5' 2"
Glasses: Well, contacts
Piercing: Ears
Tattoo: none
Righty or Lefty: Righty

Favorite...

Movie: Get Smart, The Pink Panther
TV Show: The Big Bang Theory
Anime: Don't watch anime
Colors: Purple, pink, sky blue, turquoise, mint
Song: Right now it would be Titanium by David Guetta ft. Sia
Candy: I love Godiva chocolate!
Restaurant: Chipotle and Red Lobster
Store: Hollister, American Eagle and Delia's
School: none...
Book: Can't choose one.
Manga: none
Magazine: Seventeen or Teen Vogue
Shoes: Mentioned in previous tag-most worn shoes


Currently: 

Feeling: Sleepy
Eating: Haagen Dazs White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream. So good!
Typing: This post
Online: Watching YouTube videos
Listening To: 92.3 NOW (whatever is playing on the station)
Thinking About: Going to sleep
Wanting: To go shopping
Watching: Amarixe's Jewelry Haul
Wearing: Pajamas

Future:

Careers in Mind: Don't know...
Where do you want to live: Hawaii 

Have you ever:

Ran Away From Home: Nope
Broken a bone: No
Got an X-ray: Yes
Cried When Someone Died: Of course! 
Cried At School: No

I decided for these two tags I would tag everyone that wants to do it! 

Lucky Contributor

Hey everyone! I am a Lucky Contributor!!!!!!! 

What does that mean? Well, Lucky Magazine started a program called Lucky Community that lets bloggers like us to post stuff from our blogs that involve fashion, beauty, etc. Isn't that exciting? All you have to do is make an account and submit posts to Lucky for them to review and they might publish your posts! They have a voting system when your post is published which is basically "liking" someone's post. I'd appreciate if you'd vote for my post (click on the blue number with an arrow next to it). Click here to view my post! Thanks!

Vera Bradley Laptop Portfolio Review

Hey guys! I can't believe it's already August! This is when school slowly creeps into my mind- summer is almost gone! But what I love about August is back to school shopping. (A great excuse for getting new clothes and other things. :) August is mix of excitement and dread for me. Anyway, a couple of weeks ago I had a coupon for 30% one item at Vera Bradley so I had to take the opportunity to buy a new laptop case for school! I got the laptop portfolio in paisely meets plaid. To read the full review click on this link: http://clochedeletoile.blogspot.com/2012/08/guest-post-vera-bradley-laptop.html

After Sara guest posted here, it was my turn to write a guest post for her. I'd appreciate if you guys could check out her blog. She has lots of great posts!

I have two tags coming up. I'm a little behind on those but they will be coming soon! :) I've been thinking of doing blogging tips posts... What do you think? If you haven't noticed before, I am now doing button swapping so contact me by email if you would like to swap buttons. You can also follow this blog on Bloglovin and Hellocotton. 


I hope you guys have a great day!

Top 5 Fall 2012 Trends by Emma

Hey guys! Emma is here with an awesome post about new fall trends. Take it away Emma...

Hi! This is Emma, from the blog Teen Fashion from Suburbia. Since school is coming once again, it’s back to school shopping time! Back to school shopping is very important if you want to look your very best for the new school year, so today I will be focusing on the trends for this fall. Many great fashion websites showcase trends very well, but they show the trends through designer clothes that most people cannot afford. I will show the top 5 Fall 2012 trends through clothes in affordable and stylish stores such as H&M, Delia’s, American Eagle and Express. 

1. Loose-weave sweaters

Delia's Tessa Mix Stitch Sweater

American Eagle Open Knit Shimmer Sweater

2. Printed Pants

Express Foiled Python Five Pocket Legging

Aeropostale Floral Print Ultra Skinny Jean

3. Knit Dresses

Express Pleated Bodice Dress

Delia's Nautical Belted Dress

4. Leather

H&M Imitation Leather Pants

Express (Minus the) Leather Moto Jacket

5. Peplum Shirts and Dresses

H&M Sleeveless Peplum Top

H&M V-Neck Peplum Dress

Thanks Emma for the great picks! I am especially loving the loose-weave sweaters and the peplum tops and dresses. Which trend is your favorite?