Beach and Sand

So I named this collage Beaches, because most of the people are on the beach. This summer I'm really liking blond too. Not to say that brunette is bad. Both are beautiful when pulled off correctly. Also, the Louis Vuitton carousel photo is wicked cool. And the braided leather band on the bleached chick.
Anyways, It's like 90 degrees here, so I'm gonna go take a bike ride. Maybe bleach my hair.

see you later.

grace

(photos from Seventeen and Allure magazines)

Straight A's this semester... Just sayin...

Okay, so for all of youse on edge about whether or not I would get A's, I got them. All 7 of them.

And for a funsies blog post, I'm going to take all of Allure's 2012 Readers Choice and tell you what I like better. For a teenage choice awards.

Skin

Facial Cleanser- Biore's Icy Blemish Fighter or whatever it's called. You know what I'm talking about.

Scrub- Actually, I use the one they nominated. St. Ives Fresh Skin Invigorating Apricot Scrub. 

Facial Moisturizer- Yeah, I use the one they said here. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion. I too, wish it had SPF.

Anti-Aging- I just use sunscreen a lot. And Clinique's even better tone evening moisturizer or whatnot.

Eye Cream- I don't use one, but if I did, it would definitely be La Mer.

Makeup

Lipstick- M.A.C.'s Lady Gaga Viva Glam shade

Gloss- I have 3 favorites. 1. M.A.C. lip gelée (which I don't think they make anymore) 2. C.O. Bigelow's mentha lip shine 3. Neutrogena's MoistureShine Lip Soother

Blush- Any old clinique blush will do for me.

Eye Shadow- I don't use much, But if I did it would be elf, because I'm cheap.

Eyeliner- I usually use Covergirl's Perfect Point Plus, but I started using Smashbox, but it migrates a little to my eyelids, so I don't think I'll buy it again.

Mascara- I like Neutrogena's Healthy Length

Concealer- Uh, regular foundation? See below.

Foundation- Okay this is complicated. I use Clinique Acne Fighting LIQUID foundation when I'm tanish and Covergirl clean LIQUID foundation when I'm white. I use two different powders over them (for skin tone) one is Neutrogena, an one is Victoria's Secret- the only thing I've ever bought there.

Hair

Shampoo- anything for 'healthy length' because I'm growing my hair out. 

Conditioner- same

volumizer- haha, no.

defrizzer- honestly, if they made a 'frizzer' i could use it and it would do nothing.

home hair color- protective cream.

Body

body scrub-  sometimes i make my own with sugar, soap, and a banana.

body lotion- AmLactin (helps with eczema)

self tanner- i use one, but its a small bit from a large bottle my dads girlfriend has.

deodorant- i like the secret clinical strength kind too, but outlast or toms of maine is fine too.

tooth whitener- i'm fifteen. we dont use this shit.

nail polish- whatever i like from what people give me.

I'm going to skip the whole fragrance classificaition thing. I like Hollister body spray, Viva La Juicy, and Harajuku Lovers G. oh and dior's the one for men. 

Loves. Grace.

you're welcome. 

My All-Nighter Fashion Spread

As you can see, I made this about 2 months ago, but it's still my summer inspiration. I just finished my freshman year, so summer is becoming my reality. I call this California Via NYC via Nantucket.

Anyways, I do a bit of pretend shopping so you can see where I'm coming from on some of this.

Proenza Schouler Bag- Okay this is out there. Way out there. Like, pluto. It's simply amazing however. (I'm secretly hoping they'll see this and give me a freebie) I have a Big Buddha bag that has a similar feel (without the I-Could-Have-Paid-Your-Rent-But-Bought-This-Bag-Instead-ness) and is 'vegan' or faux leather. I am, however, not opposed to leather.

Havaianas Flip Flops- I have had a mixed experience with these. One pair I had is still living somewhere (only too small for me) and another snapped on me. I know these arn't supposed to last forever, but still, it was disappointing.

Anything By Thakoon!- I especially love the scarf, red cardigan, yellow dress, and tuxedo jacket. I hope to see more of them this summer.

Okay. To close, my summer playlist.

Vanilla Twilight - Owl City

Double Vision- 3Oh!3

What Makes You Beautiful- One Direction

Hotel California- Eagles

Snow (Hey Oh)- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Drive- Incubus

Tonight Tonight- Hot Chelle Ray

Under The Bridge- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Follow Me Down- 3Oh!3

Every Morning- Sugar Ray

Jack and Diane- John Mellencamp

Island in the Sun- Weezer

Absolutely (Story of a Girl)- Nine Days

Glad You Came- The Wanted

You're Gonna Go Far, Kid- The Offspring

Bang Bang- 3Oh!3 (Can't wait to buy this!!)

and the favorite, Cinema- Benny Benassi


So, relax, grab your iPod, bass-enhansing stereo earbuds, and a frosty drink, and lay outside. repeat until school.

Love, grace

Los Angeles.

So, just stumbling upon, you know how you do, and I found stereomood. I have just begun to use it, I'm listening to the chilling station, but I really like the idea.

Anyways, so some life updates.
I get to go to california again this summer! I'll be in LA and San Fransisco, just hanging with my favorite aunts. (Love you Chris!)
I'm about to finish 9th grade on wednesday!
I'm smart... But some of my A's are lowish, and i'm afraid my finals will make them fall. I hope my grades  will stay up so I can go to Columbia or wherever.

And a few inspirations. (Tavi Gevinson makes amazing collage type things, so I think I might try that this weekend.)

It's weird, but I really like pavement. I am forever inspired by whiteish grey pavement on a hot, sunny day. Think concrete jungle.

Anyways. Have a good week. Congradulations seniors. love forever. grace.