My Flat Iron

A flat iron is essential in every girls beauty tools, but finding the right one can be such an annoying and difficult process. Normally, I would just throw my hair into a messy bun and hope for the best but recently Ive decided to put some much needed effort and TLC into my hair. Growing up I've always shared a flat iron with my sister since I really couldn't be bothered buying a new and I felt bad asking my parents for a new one haha. My sister and I are pretty similar however, when it comes to hair we could not be more opposite. She has incredibly thin blonde hair that takes about ten minutes to straighten, where I have brown unruly thick hair (some people get all the luck huh). Don't get me wrong I love having thick hair especially when it comes to curling it because I feel like Belle from Beauty and the Beast haha! Anyway my sister uses the standard chi 1-inch flat iron that most girls seem to have but that was just not getting the job done for me. So I finally came to a decision to purchase a new flat iron that would actually straighten my hair and not just kill it.

I went to Ulta with my dad (lucky for him he was blessed with three daughters) to get a new flat iron and I decided on the Croc Infrared Iron and I could not be happier! It is literally perfect for people with thick hair. The infrared portion of the flat iron helps your hair maintain moisture keeping it smooth and silky. It is also safe for color treated hair which was a huge bonus for me because I would notice that with other irons the ends of my hair would become incredibly dead very quickly. This one though leaves my hair silky and smooth! One negative of this flat iron is that it costs a few pretty pennies, originally it costs about two-hundred dollars however with a bit of searching you can find for up to fifty dollars cheaper. However, even with the hefty price tag it really is worth it since it last so long (I had mine for up to two years and it is still going very strong). It also can get very very hot, up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to be exact!  The one thing though that I absolutely LOVE about this flat iron is that it can create effortless curls without kinks in it!!! Usually when I curl my hair with it I dont even have to spray it with hairspray and the curls still last all day long.

Now I am dying to try all of the other croc hair styling products!!!

What is your favorite hair styling tool!?!

Disclaimer: All opinions are my own. 

First Day of College

Today was the beginning of an exciting time and also probably one of the most terrifying times. The first day of college!!! As summer session was coming to the end I was beginning to become anxious about what the fall semester would bring. Would I have to make all new friends? Would the classes be harder? With all of these thoughts running through my head I almost forgot one of the most crucial differences, the summer only had about four thousand students on campus, while the fall will have almost forty thousand new students! But I soon realized that the fall semester wasn't going to be so scary after all. There are so many activities to get involved in right away! There is hardly ever a dull moment. My favorite part of first arriving on campus was decorating my new home.

I am living in quad with three other girls. At first I was a little hesitant about sharing a room with three other girls but they are so nice and super sweet! Our room feels like a home away from home which is exactly what we all wanted. So to any new freshman I can that school wont be as scary as you think, sure the classes may be larger and the food be not as edible but for the next two to four years make the best of your college experience and participate in so many activities!!

Growing Up

So much has happened in the last few months, things that were completely incredible and amazing! First off, I had my senior prom which was the most fantastic night imaginable (that sounds really cheesy haha!) The night went by so fast and I wish that I could do it over and over again. My dress was from BCBG and I absolutely loved it!

After prom my friends and I went to a shore about an hour and a half away from our town and had an amazing and relaxing time. I didn't really take pictures while I was at the shore (oops!) But then before I knew it the day of graduation arrived!!!!!! I was filled with various emotions and as excited as I was, I didn't think that I was ready to leave high school and my friends behind. During the ceremony I held in my tears and watched my fellow classmates take the stage and the next step in life. 

These past few weeks have been truly incredible and I would not change them for the would. I am sitting now as a freshman in college enrolled in a summer program! It is so strange thinking that barely even three weeks ago I was still in high school with familiar faces that I have known for the past 12 years of my life. Now I am in a place that is completely unfamiliar, in situations that I never thought I would experience. I am so happy and look forward to the next four years of my life!!!

WE ARE!!!