Your Halloween made easy

Am I the only girl that feels like Halloween is the one of the most stressful times of the year? First of all, it's the end of October... there was just an outpouring of birthdays, everyone's broke, and it's freezing. And now I have to jump around in a cheap, slutty outfit from "Party City" that I will never wear again, spent half of my life finding in a "Black Friday" crowded store with horrible customer service. How can we forget the pictures of the costumes posted on the wall, rather than hung on a rack like a normal store. Lets be honest, we all end up doing this routine, every year and at the last minute. Let this be your last year that your Halloween really is a nightmare. 

This year, use your imagination sooner than later. Planning in advance is key to looking good for any event. Late September, I started start searching the web for ideas. Definitely lean on YouTube if you're looking to do crazy makeup, or face paint. I found a great site that incorporates your Little Black Dress into 13 Halloween costumes, which is perfect if you're on a budget.

http://www.collegefashion.net/inspiration/13-little-black-dress-halloween-costume-ideas/

Some say it's corny, but I absolutely love when couples dress up together. It gives you a chance to spice up your relationship by spending time putting both of your ideas into a sexy or funny costume. This can definitely take a platonic relationship to the next level. If you and your man are dressing up for Halloween together, congratulations you two are official! Don't forget, you don't have to use these costumes just on October 31st ;) Here are some great couple and group costume ideas. 

http://www.pinterest.com/gailfrazier/couples-costumes/

http://mashable.com/2013/10/12/group-halloween-costumes/

"Party City" is definitely okay for accessories. I got a great pair of boy shorts and cute knee socks from there, but during the holiday opt out and use their online stores. 

Did you guys hear how Paris Hilton prepped for her Halloween this year? http://www.tmz.com/2013/10/27/paris-hilton-halloween-katy-perry-roar-video/ 


Happy Halloween!!

xoxo 

Jessie 

a BRAND NEW BLOG, a BRAND NEW YOU

I'm so excited to finally share this blog with all of you. For a while now I've been wanting to start a place where young, chic women can find answers to their beauty and everyday-life questions. As I was growing up, my life constantly felt like a crazy roller coaster ride of emotions and confusion. I always looked for guidance. I was raised in an upper-middle class suburb of New York City. It was combination of a blessing and a curse all wrap up in one. As you know, living in the suburbs, the school systems are great, it's quiet, you have your own space (driveway, backyard etc.), great markets in every surrounding town, and it's safe. Overall, it's a wonderful place to raise a family. My grandparents bought the house I grew up in way before the town had developed. We kind of just got lucky living here for so long that it turned out to be a great place to live. The hardest thing for me was being surrounded by my friends and classmates who seemed to have it all, and my family not having the means to give my brother and I that same life. My mom did everything and anything to give us that new IPOD we wanted for Christmas, or fun, new clothes at the being of every school year.  Unfortunately, my father was never in the picture and never supported us. My mom had to be both a mother and a father. She went through so many things that most people wouldn't be able to bear. She is such a strong woman. I really don't know how she does it. And even though my mom did her absolute best, there was always conflict in our household and as a child, I didn't know it then but, I always looked for direction and structure. With that being said I really want to make this blog your our structure and guidance, the structure and guidance I searched for, for so long. Treat this as your bible, your Cosmopolitan magazine that you don't have to pay for every month. From what to carry in your purse on a day to day basis to money saving tips, it's all here. Let's be the best version of ourselves. Let's help each other be "Poised and Prepared". 

xoxo 

Jessie