New Year, New Hair!

Hi Beautiful! Since I was long overdue for a haircut, yesterday I decided I would finally get a trim. I wanted to do something different with my hair since I've had it the same length for a while now. I wanted to keep my length but add some more fun layers in it. This was the first time I'd ever gone to a "professional" salon to get a haircut rather than just a Super Cuts and I was absolutely amazed! I usually dread getting my hair cut since it never turns out the way I want it to but this time, it turned out even better than I'd imagined!

The Style: I got about 2 inches off of the length since most of my ends were very dry and damaged. I asked for layers framing my face and also had my bangs blended in better with the rest of the hair. When I'd gotten my bangs cut before they weren't blended in with the rest of the hair, so they kind of awkwardly appeared. I love having layers in my hair rather than one length because it adds more movement to your hair especially when its curled!


This is the picture that I showed my hair stylist.
I saw this picture on Annie Jaffrey's blog and fell in love with her haircut

 

 

 

 

Happy New Year! ♥

 

 

Hello Beautiful! Happy New Year ♥ I hope this year will be filled with happiness and good health. I cannot believe that it is already 2013! 2012 went by so fast but it was such an amazing year. I want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who has shown me so much love this past year. I love you all and I hope you will have an incredible 2013.

I love starting a new year because it feels like a clean slate and another year to make your dreams come true! And of course don't forget your New Year's resolutions! A few of mine are updating this blog more often and uploading a video at least twice a week! What are your resolutions for 2013?

Here are a few pictures we took at the beautiful,little park after filming my New Years look!

 



 

 

Merry Christmas!

Hello Beautiful! I hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas! I spent the day with my family playing board games and watching our favorite movies. It was so nice to be with everyone and not have to worry about school or work and just enjoy this incredible day! Of course, we stuffed our faces with some delicious home-cooked food! We made many traditional Romanian dishes including Sarmale, Cozonac, and Baklava (technically Greek but us Romanians LOVE it!). I had so much fun helping my mom cook and I loved learning how to make these recipes! I hope you all enjoyed this beautiful day and got everything you wished for! I want to thank you guys so much for supporting me and being there for me! I love you all! ♥

Our delicious breakfast!

 

My favorite was the Baklava and Cozonac!

 

We played Monoply all day and guess who won?? :)

 

 

 

Loggy got lots of cuddles today!

 

Dessert!

 

We watched our favorite family movie!

 

Snuggling with my Little Loggy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Its Beginning to Look A Lot like Christmas!

Hello Everyone! Can you believe there are only 9 days until Christmas? It feels like Sabrina and I just started Sistermas! Our house is all decorated and we even have our presents wrapped and under the tree! I love this time of the year when you are with family and everyone who is dear to you. I've been listening to Christmas music since Thanksgiving and it still hasn't gotten old! I hope you guys have been having a wonderful December and remember why we are celebrating this time of the year! :) I love you all! Here are a few of our decorations around the house:

Our beautiful Christmas tree!

 

The train under our tree!

Santa hanging on our staircase!

 

My mini Christmas tree on my nightstand!

 

Vanessa and I standing next to a HUGE Christmas tree!

 

 

 

Happy October!

Hey Guys! I hope you had an amazing September! I cannot believe that it is already October. I love October since it is officially fall and of course, HALLOWEEN! I am super excited for Halloween this year and I can't wait to start filming a TON of Costume & Makeup Tutorials! So, since September is long gone it is time to show you guys all of my favorite products this month. I have been loving so many new (& old) products this month that I wanted to share with you guys! I would love to hear what your favorite products were this month!

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream in Medium

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails French Manicure

OPI Nail Lacquer in Meep Meep Meep

Victoria's Secret Strawberries and Champagne Body Spray

Maybelline Full 'N Soft Mascara

NYX The Curve Eyeliner

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Yogurt

Sedona Lace 480 Brush

& Some pictures from September!

My Video:

My Delicious, Healthy Smoothie Recipe!

Hello Everyone,

As I was playing around with my new camera, I realized that I haven't blogged in a while and now would be a perfect opportunity! I wanted to share one of my favorite, healthy snacks that I like to make when I come home from school. I always post pictures of my smoothies on my Instagram and I get so many comments asking for the recipe so here it goes. To be completely honest, I never use a specific recipe when making my smoothies. I just like to throw a bunch of fruits in and some orange juice and voila! That being said,  these are the ingredients I will normally use when making one of my smoothies:

First off, I always add orange juice. One of my favorites is the Trader Joe's Calcium Added Orange Juice without pulp.

I usually add a cup if I am making the smoothie for only one person but if I am also making it for Sabrina I add 1 cup and a half.

Next, I add a whole banana. I always just use one banana whether I am making it for just me or for two people. Bananas are perfect if you are about to workout because they provide a lot of energy. They are rich in potassium which helps the body's circulatory system, they have five times as much vitamin A as an apple, and for all you ladies out there: they can reduce your menstrual pains without taking medicine!

Of course, we need some strawberries for our smoothie! I use Frozen Strawberries for Costco! I love using frozen strawberries since you don't really need to add anymore ice!

I use about 4-5 strawberries. Again, I use the same amount even if I am making it for two people! Strawberries are amazing since they are rich with antioxidants, they have vitamin C, they help fight cancer, they promote your eyesight, boost fiber, and of course they taste delicious!

Now the next part is very strange but trust me it is very healthy for you! I add some Spinach and this might sound a little strange but you can't even taste it in the smoothie. The first time I tried it I thought it would taste terrible but shockingly I couldn't even taste the difference For some extra smoothieness (if thats even a word) I add a little more ice just because I like my smoothies more on the thick side. Can you believe that Spinach helps fight cancer, prevents diabetes, improves eyesight, protects skin from UV Rays, filled with antioxidants (which is great for your skin), and has vitamins A,C, E, and K?!? Who knew such as small leaf could be filled with so many nutrients!

Lastly, I add a large slice of fresh lemon to my smoothies. This adds a very light sour flavor (which I love) and it is so good for you body! Lemons fight against infection (amazing when you are sick), it is also an antioxidant, it contains citric acid which is very good for treating acne, one lemon has more than 100% of your daily intake of vitamin C, and it also increases your body's ability of absorbing antioxidants!

One of the most amazing blenders ever is the Blendtec one from Costco! This is definitely worth the price since you can make so many healthy, delicious things with it! I've even made soup using all fresh ingredients! 

Now, with a magical push of a button my smoothie is all ready!

& this is the end result! I know, it is a very weird color but it taste AMAZING!