Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Rue's Award 2013 Random

Here are just some of my random favorites of the year.
 
Music Favs:
 
Songs:
* Heart Attack By: Demi Lovato
* Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring TI and Pharrell
* Come and Get It by Selena Gomez
* I Drive Your Truck by Lee Brice
* Royals by Lorde
* Perfume By Britney Spears
 
Albums:
These Albums are the ones I listen to every song and do not skip any. Most of them I know the words to every song
* The Heist by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
* Pioneer by The Band Perry
 
Book Favs:
* Sever by Laura DeStefano
* The Host By Stephanie Meyer
* The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
* Birth marked Trilogy by Caragh O'bried
To see all the books I read check out my personal blog. I listed all the books I read for 2013.
 
Television Favs:
* The Fosters (ABC Family)
* American Horror Story (Fx)
 
Candle Favs:
* White Barn Flannel
* Patriot Candle in Honey Crisp Apple
 
Blog moments:
* Getting my first comment
* Getting over 3000 views
* Getting my first influenster vox box

life moments:
* moving
* going with out a car for 3 months
* getting a "new" car
* starting school again
* seeing The Band Perry in concert

Rue's Award 2013 (Beauty Edition)

Below is my 2013 favorites in Beauty.
 
Lip Products.
 
2013, has been the year of lip products. I have bought more lip products than any other makeup item. I am planning in 2014 to post an updated makeup collection. I finally have it organized the way I like it.
 
 
 The products up above, are from my most worn lip products.
  • Jordana Lip Liners. I am in love with there lip liners. I have not found any others that I like. (pictured are Sedona Red and Cabernet)
  • Jordana Twist and Shine Lip Balm Stain. I love this brand, and own all of them but one. Pictured Cranberry Twist is my most worn for the fall.
  • Milani HD  Advance Lip Color in Modern Mauve (pictured). I own four of these, and love all of them.
  • Smashbox Lip Enhancing Mega Gloss in Celebrity. I received this for free. On Facebook, Smashbox offers free items if you answer a question or enter to win. I am unsure which one I did but I did receive this for free. It's my lips but better gloss.
  •  Revo Sugar Cookie lip balm.-- This the off brand of the EOS lip balm. available at Walgreens. It's only one dollar less, but I like this almost as good as EOS lip balms.

Face Products-
 

  •  Smashbox camera ready cc cream: This was my first CC cream, and also it I received this for free. I entered a contest through Facebook. I would suggest if you like smashbox products to like them on facebook. This has become my go to foundation, and once I am out, I will probably repurchase.
  • NYC Sunny: I love this bronzer. I also sometimes use it as a eye shadow, especially if I am not wearing much I will use it as a crease shade.
  • Wet N Wild Coverall Concealer: I am still looking for the perfect under eye concealer, but doing the summer I used in my T zone, and didn't wear any foundation.
 
Eye Products
 
  •  Covergirl Lash Blast Volume and Wet n Wild mega last in waterproof mascara: This has been my go to combination for at least 6 months now, and it makes my lashes looked amazing. It has become my holy grail
  • Revlon colorstay eyeliner in black: My go to eyeliner. I have tried several this year, and I keep going back to this one.
Skincare
 
  • Nu pore makeup remover wipes. I found these at my local grocery store, and they were only one dollar. They have become the only makeup wipes I will buy. I have a problem with most wipes for they break me out.
 
Hope everyone had a great 2013. 2014 will be even better.
 
 
Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue. 
 


Rue's Award 2013 (Nail Edition)

Here are my favorite nail looks and top 13 polishes of the year.

Top 13 polishes of this year. These are in no particular order.
 1. China Glaze Ruby Pumps
2. Sinful Colors Pinky Glitter
3. Maybelline Color Show Clearly Spotted.
 4. Wet n Wild Wild Shine Red Red
5. Wet n Wild Wild Shine Teal Slowly and See
6. Wet n Wild Megalast Poison Apple
 7. Sally Hansen Xtreme Mint Sorbet
8. Revlon Buttercup
9. Orly Mysterious Curse

 10. Sinful Colors Endless Blue
11. Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro Black Satin
12. Rimmel Mintilicious
13. European Secrets Hoofer's Choice
Top Nail Looks for 2013.

 http://ruesworld52.blogspot.com/2013/07/rues-nails-of-week-last-week-of-june.html
 http://ruesworld52.blogspot.com/2013/07/rues-nails-fourth-of-july-edition.html
 http://ruesworld52.blogspot.com/2013/08/rues-nails-of-week-for-last-week-of-july.html
 http://ruesworld52.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-mani-ideas-along-with.html
http://ruesworld52.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-mani-ideas-along-with.html


I hope you all have a great 2014.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.

After Christmas Sales HAUL! 2013

December 26, I hit up several places and got some great deal on nail polish holiday sets. I normally do this, and save a bunch of money.

I went to Wal-Mart, K-mart, Big Lots, CVS, and Dollar Tree. Here is what I got.

Big Lots
I was so excited when I walked in Big Lots and saw Sephora by OPI. When they were discontinued, I was unable to pick any up. So I picked up all except one Big Lots had. 


Sephora by OPI Just a Little Dangerous 1.80
Sephora by OPI Indi-go with the flow 1.80
Sephora by OPI The Golden Age 1.80
Sephora by OPI to the glitter end 1.80
Sinful Colors Last Chance 1.00


CVS

18 mini LA COLORS nail set originally prices at 9.99 and I got it at 2.49, so I saved 7.50
Sally Hansen Gem Crush in Lady Luck. originally priced at 7.29, and I paid 1.82 saving 5.47
Nicole by OPI Inner Sparkle originally priced at 7.99 and I paid 1.99 saving 6 bucks.
 

K-mart 

 
This set had three Sally Hansen Magnetic Polishes in It and two Salon effects which would cost according to the box around 50 bucks. It was originally priced at 9.99 and I paid 5.99 saving 4 bucks.
 
Wal-mart




On the left from Wal-Mart you see The Color Workshop Stamping Kit which comes with a stamp kit, lose silver and gold glitter, and four polish ( Black, White, Silver, and Gold). This was originally priced at 9.99 and I paid 4.94

On the right is the OMG hoof Party kit which came with 61 nail stickers, toe separators, file, nail clippers, and a plastic Orange stick, and 6 hoof polishes. I have always wanted to try hoof polishes. This kit was priced at originally at 9.99 and I paid 4.94.

I would have paid 19.98 for all this from Wal-Mart, but only paid 9.88.

Dollar Tree 

Milani Purple Passion
Milani Black Cherry
Milani Black Magic
Artimatic
Arissa Rockin Amethyst

All these were one dollar each.


I love finding nail polish on sale, especially on brands that are higher end.

Peaceful and Happy thoughts,
--Rue.

December 2013 Favs.

 
Here are some of my favorite Beauty items from this month. 
 
Nail Polish:
Orly's Au Champagne
Sally Hansen Xtreme Celeb City
China Glaze Ruby Pumps
China Glaze Glittering Garland
European Secret's Hoofers Choice
 
 
Make up\Beauty Ideas

 
Revo Sugar Cookie- Dupe for the EOS lip balm available at Walgreens

 Proclaim Coconut and Macadamia Nut--Available at Sally's fore 99 cents.
 
Clothing

I got this blue flannel at Wal-Mart on Black Friday, and I have wore it several times since. My favorite way to wear this is with a tank top and leggings.


Random Favs--

Music-
Drummer Boy by Justin Bieber - I typically do not like JB songs, but I likes his version of Drummer Boy
Royals by Lorde
Wizards in Winter by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Stay by Florida Georgia Line

Books-
Eve by Anna Carey
Sever by Lauren DeStanfo



I am behind so I will be post several posts today including my 2013 favs.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.

Rue's Trash--Last One of 2013

Since it's the end of the year, I wanted to get rid of all of the trash I have been saving to post. I do not want to start the new year with a bunch of trash.
Also I threw a bunch of trash away back in October, so this is from November and December

 
 

  1. Colgate Total Floss-already repurchased
  2. Up and Up Nail Polish-Target brand of nail polish remover. I would repurchase this brand
  3. - Renpure Orginals Brazilian Keratin Straigtening Shampoo- I will not repurchase. I did not like the way it or the condinitor made my hair feel
  4. White Barn Flannel-- I love this channel. It take a lot for me to burn a three wick candle in the same season it came out in. I really hope they bring this back next year.
  5. Patroit Candles Honey Crisp Apple smaller size-This candle is from Walgreens, and it burned FOREVER, and ususally this do not last very long, but this one burned for a couple of months. I will repurchase this book.
  6. April Bath and Shower in Red Apple- THis is from the Dollar Tree, and will not repurchase. It broke me out, so my family ended up using it. Then Lily got a hold of it, and poured it down the drain.
  7. White Rain Lavender Escape Conditioner- I used this as shave gel.
  8. PHisoderm clear confidence Face Scrub and Daily Gel Face Wash- will repurchase if I can find it. I got this at Big Lots, so I am unsure if it's still available.
  9. Onyx Professionial 321 Dry-- I probably will not repurchase this. I like the Nicole by OPI Quick Drying Drops 10 times better. 
 
 
Back in September, I did a major cleaning, and got rid of a bunch of makeup, nail polish, and beauty products. I am not going to name everything in this box, but later I am going to do an updated collection and I will list all the polishes I got rid of. Most of these products where not empty, but they were old, and expired.
 
I did get rid of all my Sally Hansen Nail Quicks because they had all dried up, and I really did not like them any ways. So come back later for an updated collection post. 
 


Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Rue's Current Loves

Since I haven't been able to do a monthly favorites in quite sometime, I thought that I would so a current favorites. I am not separating it like I usually do with my monthly favorites this is going to be beauty and random all together. These come from November and back. I am planning a December favorites.

First off, I got a working smart phone back so I have been loving Instagram, follow me there at http://instagram.com/ruesworld. I typically post pics on there several times a week, and when I do my nail I typically, post on there. Also I have been loving the app Photo Grid, it is what I used below to make the collage of photos. Comment below if you like this way of using the photos.

Beauty Favorites:

1. Suave's everlasting sunshine scent.:
You all know that I have used several of the body washes. I recently just found the shampoo and conditioner, which I am going to have to stop using in my hair because it makes my scalp itch. I will use the conditioner as a shaving cream. Then the lotion I love. I really want them to make a body spray in this.

2. Clean and Clear Morning Burst Moisturizer:
I love this. It freshens up my face, and when I am starting to feel a little tired, I put this on, and for a little bit, it perks my face up, and it wakens me up.

3. Lip Products.
I finally got a hold of a Revlon Lip Butter, and I love it. Also I have been loving Jordana Lip Products. I have been loving their new Lip Balm Stains (unsure the exact name). I have been loving the Cranberry Crush for fall, and also I love their lip liners. I have been loving softlips lip balm to keep my lips from getting chapped.

Food Loves

 1. Oatmeal- this has been a breakfast stample for the past few months.
The one in the pic is strawberry.
2. anything pumpkin
3. mayfield crunchy carmel pretzel. my whole family loves this and we found it on sale so we had to stock up
4. pumpkin spice cap. i love the cap way better than the lattes and i dont know what the difference is.

Candles
1.apple scented candle from walgreens. this candle burned forever and it wasnt that big. full review coming soon.
2. white barn flannel. this has to be my favorite of bath and body works fall candles.
3. bath and body works candle holder. it looks like a sweater.

Random Photos I have taken.

 
Come back in the next few days for I will be posting my December Fav, 2013 Favs, and my collection.
 
 
Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue. 

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Sephora by OPI

Yesterday I was shopping at big lots and came across Sephora by OPI for 1.80. As most in the nail polish community know, it was discontinued a few months ago. They had about 5 different shades. Go by your local big lots and see if yours have it.

Peaceful and happy thoughts,
--Rue

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Another Holiday Nail Look 2013

Here's another great look to wear for the Holidays. It's too late for Christmas, but New Years is coming up in a week. Wow, I can't believe we have a week of 2013 left.
 
I used China Glaze Ruby Pumps, Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Celeb City, and topped it with European Secrets Hoofer's Choice.
I applied three coats of both Ruby Pumps and Celeb City.
 
 
Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue

Merry Christmas!!!



Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Christmas Mani Ideas. Along with December Manicures. 2013

These are simple and they really are the same design, but just different colors. I have been loving doing two accent nails recently. These three all have my middle two nails (ring and middle finger) as accent nails.

First of all I can't believe it's already Christmas time. The last few manicure I have done have been semi Christmas themed, and it takes nothing but the ability to paint nails to do these.

All of these looks were topped with European Secrets Hoofer's Choice. (review coming soon), but use your favorite.

Look 1:



Polished used:
Orly's Au Champagne (this is from their 2011 Holiday collection, but you can use any white)
Sally Hansen's Xtreme Wear in Celeb City

How to get this look:
On my all the nail, except for the two accent nails, I do three coats of the Au Champagne. This will depend on what time of white polish you use. On the accent nail, I only do one coat. If your using a sheerer silver then you may need to do more than one. On the accent nails, I then do one coat of Celeb City. Then top it off with your top coat.


Look 2:
 Polishes Used:
China Glaze Ruby Pumps (This is a shimmery red. This is my favorite red.)
China Glaze Glittering Garland (This is a shimmery dark green. Also this was in their 2011 Holiday collection, but CG usually has a shimmery green in all their holiday collections. I am unsure about this year's holiday collection).

How to get this look:
I do three coats of each polish. I could have stopped at two, but I did a third for more sparkle. Top with a top coat.

Look 3: My Christmas Nails
 Polishes Used:
China Glaze Ruby Pumps
Wet n Wild Wild Shine in A Blank Canvas (any white polish will do)
Essie luxeffects in pure pearlfection (Any glitter will do. You cannot tell from the picture that this is on top of the white polish, but it shows up in person)

How to get the look:
I once again did three coats with Ruby Pumps, and only two with the white polish, which I topped with Essie polish. I used two coats of that polish. Top with a top coat.

Look 4:

 This is OPI Malaga Wine. I found this one sale at K-mart, and had to have it. I am unsure if it's LE or part of OPI's regular line. I did three coats of this. I had an extremely hard time opening this bottle, and after all the work I was kind of disappointed in the color. I am going to write a post about how I finally got this bottle open.


Update on Collection Organization:

All my purple\plum  polishes. I own way too many.
 I have finished swatching and organizing my polishes, so except coming soon a blog post about my polish collection organization.

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

What I Have been up to?

I have been organizing my nail polish collection and swatching my collection. I lost my swatches when I moved back in May, and I haven't had the time to redo it. I am also organizing my collection back into color. I recently had to move my collection so Lily couldn't get into it. Hopefully before my break is over I will be able to have an updated collection organization for you all. Also I will do an updated collection because in the fall, I threw a lot of my older polishes away because I didn't have time to rehab them or they were way too old. I will list what I threw away. I have a picture of all my beauty products I did get rid of.


If I don't post before then I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, but I am planning on several posts before then. As you know I can plan, but that doesn't always work out.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.

Friday, December 6, 2013

OPI @ Sally's Beauty.

I went into Sally's Beauty Supply, and they now sell OPI. One of the reasons I do not own a lot of OPI is because I couldn't find it anywhere except in the town over, but now Sally's sell it, and I have two real close to me. I am kind of excited for this.

Now, OPI is still kind of expensive for me, but I do have some shades I really want. OPI usually runs around 8 bucks most store, but at Sally's it's priced at 8.99. If you are a beauty club member it is 7.99.

Once again I have mentioned it several times, but I do highly suggest becoming a beauty club member. It's technically  free. You pay 5 bucks, but then you get a five dollar off coupon on your next visit. If you are a member, you save every time you go in, and you also get coupons at the register at least once a month if not more.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Influenster Violet VoxBox (Unboxing and First Impressions) December 2013 #VioletVoxBox


Hey everyone, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and I know I sure did. I am thankful for every moment my family can get together and enjoy each other company. I am also thankful to my readers who keep on coming back even though I have been extremely absent the past few months since being busy with school. Also before I get into the blog topic for today I want to say, my winter break is coming up soon, so you need to be expecting more blog post on here since I will have time.


First of all I want to tell you all that I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

I qualified for another VoxBox from influenster, and today I came outside to find it had arrived. I was super excited because I get to review things for you I might not have if it wasn’t for influenster, and influenster is a great source. I go to their website and look up reviews all the time. The link to their website is down below.

 

 If you are new to my blog you may ask what is Influenster? It's a service that you can join to receive products to test. You must qualify to be able to be to be sent items to review. I joined back in May of last year, and this is the first VoxBox that I have qualified for.  Also you must be invited to join Influenster. Take a look at their website if you would like to be come and Influenster. http://www.influenster.com/ . This is also where you ask for an invite.


This VoxBox is called as the title says the Violet VoxBox, and the description of the box, pictured above, from influenster is the violet vox box is “inspired by this season’s dark, moody florals, the Violet VoxBox is for the beauty queens of Influenster Nation. And, as surely as winter comes, we know that under layers of snow, spring violets still grow. So go on, check in your box, test your new goodies and start sharing a little flower power with your friends, family, and followers this fall!”

What I got:

 

Goody Athletique Headbands.

Retail Price: 6.00

 

Description: “Goody Athletique provides hold and comfort so you can be physically active and strong in body and mind”

First Impression: I love Goody hair products, and it’s my go to brand of choice. Now, I have bought headbands before, and they do not stay on my head. So while I am working out or cleaning, they keep falling off. I apparently have a weird shape head. This head band is different though. It has a Velcro on it so you can adjust it to your head. I am hoping it will fix the problem of my headbands falling off.

SOYJOY: Baked Whole Soy and Fruit Bar

Retail Price: 0.99

sorry it's upside down
 

Description: “SOYJOY is an all-natural, gluten free snack bar make with non-GMO soybeans and real fruit pieces. Between 130-140 calories, SOYJOY is a great on-the-go or it can be enjoyed warm (unwrap and microwave for 8-10 seconds for a “fresh-baked” experience!) with coffee or tea”

First Impression: I am always looking for non-GMO foods, so I was excited to see this in my box. I haven’t tired this brand yet, but I have seen it on my grocery store shelves. I got the flavor banana, and I love banana flavors. I am addicted to banana bread, and I have it for breakfast a lot. I hope this tastes like banana bread. I will let you know how I like it, but more importantly I will share it will Lily, and let you know how she likes it.


Now for the two products that I was extremely excited to get. Both of these products, I have almost bought several times, but decided to not get.

Goody QuikStyle Brush

Retail Price: 12.99



Description: “Goody QuikStyle let you go from wet to beautifully styled hair faster than ever! Super absorbent microfiber bristles remove water as you style. It’s like a towel and brush in one.”

First Impression: As I mentioned earlier, I love Goody hair products. Brushing your hair while wet is bad for your hair, but I do it all the time, so I am hoping this brush will be easier on my hair. I will see how it helps with drying. I never blow dry my hair so it will be reviewed with air drying.
 

Sally Hansen New Triple Shine Nail Color

Retail Price: 4.99

Shade: 210: Reef-Raf
 

Description: “New Triple Shine Nail Color! Daily defense from water and wear. Get ready for the shiniest nails ever! Water to workout, day in and day out, nothing will dull these nails. Available in 30 shades.”

First Impression: You all know I love Sally Hansen as a brand in whole. I was excite to get this. Plus it’s a nail polish. I will wear it and let you know if it lives up to its description.

 First Impression of box overall: I am excited about the products in this box, and can’t wait to review these for you all. This box is total retail value is around 25 dollars. I just got this box, so come back in the weeks to come for blogs reviewing these products. Since Winter Break is coming up next week, I will have time to blog on here. I am also hoping to stock pile on blogs so I can keep this up during classes. Keep checking back.

Follow this blog to keep up with the reviews of these items. Also follow me on Twitter and Instagram, I will post on both when I post a blog.



My Instagram is private, but you can request to follow. 

Also I have started a personal blog that I post what going on in my life and thoughts on certain things, so make sure you follow me there as well:


Finally, make sure to go check out influenster. http://www.influenster.com/.  On their website, you can find reviews on pretty much anything, and these reviews come from everyday people. You don’t have to get a voxbox to reviews items.

Disclaimer: All the retail prices and description which are in quotation marks are from the description card that is sent with the box. And once again I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes. Also check out my disclaimer policy up above.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,

--Rue.

 

 

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Rue Falls For Nail Polish (Looks so Far for Fall 2013)

I have not painted my nails a whole lot this fall. I have not had time to paint them really, but when I did paint them, I made sure to take a picture for you.

Look 1:

This is a Wet n Wild Fantasty Markers polish that came in a kit that I bought at the Dollar Tree, so I do not know the name of it, but I do think that I have a Wet n Wild Wild Shine that I bought and have yet to try that may be the exact color. Sorry that it was not cleaned up because I painted my nail in my car and didn't have remover. This is a polish that I think is much prettier in the bottle. I thought it was going to be a duochrome or at least show some of the shimmer, but it just looks blue on the nails. I thought it was going to be a color that was unique, and when you get to having a collection of 300 plus, you tend to only buy unique colors, or at least I do. I thought this was nothing like what I had in my collection, but on the nails, I have several blue in my collection similar. This is what I currently have on my nails right now.

I am trying this new picture method, and this is the first one I have tried. How do you like it,  do you want me to continue like the ones below, or just show the nails? Comment below and let me know.

1. Orly Mysterious Curse
This Orly polish is on of my favorites of all time. It came out last year in their Dark Shadows Collection. It is a limited edition, but I am sure you can find it on Amazon or ebay.

2. Julep Maria topped with Sally's Girl Rose Glitter
I have done this manicure before, but I love it. I have a love\hate relationship with Maria. I LOVE the color, but I do not like metallic polish, at least by it's self. If I do a metallic polish I Have to top it with something else like a glitter.

3. Rimmel Black Satin topped with Spoiled by Wet N Wild Ants in my Pants
Rimmel's Black Satin has become my favorite black. I love it. Now Ants in my Pants is a red glitter in a black base.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgivings. Stay Safe.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts.

--Rue


Thursday, November 14, 2013

I ♥ fall tag

Sorry for my empty promises, but I am really planning blogs. I have three hand written out, and just have to type them up. School has been keeping me busy, so I have very LITTLE time to blog. A professor didn't show for class today so I have time to do this.

This tag went around last year, and I didn't get a chance to do it. Plus I am not a big fan of the one going around this year on YT, do here it is. Sorry for no pictures, but I haven't have time to take them. This is late for some of the questions are Halloween related.


1. Favorite Fall Lip Product

Lip balm. My lips in the fall constantly stay chapped, so I go through lip balm like crazy.  I am currently using the new Blueberry EOS, and I am loving it. 

2. Favorite Nail Polish

This fall I am not loving a particular shade so much as a type. I am loving Duo-Chromes and Dark polish with lots of micro-shimmer in it.

3. Favorite Fall Drink

Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino.
I do not like the Lattes, but I love the Cappuccino's. I am not sure of the difference.

4. Favorite Fall Candles

Bath and Body Works Farmstand Apple and Flannel.
Flannel is a family favorite and is constantly burning in the living room.
Farmstand Apple is my favorite scent of all time from bath and body works. I have two or three candles, the room spray, and the pocket bac.

5. Scarf and accessory

I am loving my black beanie.

6.  Haunted Hay ride\cornmaze\house

Cornmaze. There is one 2 miles from my house.

7. Halloween Movie

Halloween Series

8. Candy

Mary Jane's Peanut Butter Taffy

9. What was I for Halloween?

Sleep Deprived College student.

10. Favorite Fall Childhood Memory.

Playing in my aunt's barn hay loft. We had a hay fort up there, and my grandma had to come get us down for supper.

11. Fall Activity

Driving through the mountains looking at the leaves, and going to Cades Cove. It's a family tradition.

12. Favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving

Spending time with my family.

13.  Favorite Thanksgiving food.

My mamaw's pumpkin pie. No one can reproduce her pie.

14. Favorite Thanksgiving Memory

Learning to fix the turkey for the first time.


I tag everyone leave your in the comments below.

Peaceful and Happy thoughts,

--Rue.




Wednesday, October 30, 2013

I'm a bad blogger...

Several of the YouTube beauty vloggers that I watch are going to college and have time to do videos and some even write blog posts, and I don't see how in the world they do it. I barely have time to get all my homework done, and most of the time I am submitting it with minutes to go. I guess I need to get a little better time management. I may just need to sit aside a couple of hours once a week and write a few blogs and schedule them to post.

I thought that I would give my readers a little update on me and my life. First of all, it's past the mid term point in college, and I have all Bs. After being out of college for two years, it's taking a while to get back into the swing of things. I am still a procrastinator as I was before, but this time, I can't be as bad of one. I have to do things a little in advance because when I am watching Lily through the day she will not let me do anything. She could be avoiding me, and when I pull out a book and a highlighter to read, she comes running to get on my lap.

Also I changed worked schedules a couple of months ago. I mentioned a while ago I had planned on moving shifts, and it finally happened. I still work weekends, but work the third shift now. I am getting more rest, and I actually get to have a little weekend time with my family. I am loving this schedule. It did take my body some getting use to, and Mondays are kind of rough trying to stay up to get back on a normal sleep schedule for the week. Besides that, its going great.

As you know a couple of months ago, Lily pulled my laptop off and broke the screen. Ever since I had problem with it. I have purchased a new one, and I am loving it. I am hoping during my Thanksgiving and Christmas Breaks to get several more blogs on here.

Also on October 25, it was my blog's second birthday. I can't believe I have kept this thing going for two whole years. Yes, I have my gaps, but I am still keeping up with it. The only other thing that I have kept up with is my facebook page.

I am now active on Instagram again. I post on it almost everyday, but one of my many passions is photography. If you want to follow me my instagram user name is ruesworld. http://instagram.com/ruesworld

Now for some exciting news... I finally got a car back. I was without a car for three LONG months, but now I have a car. I forgot just how much I rely on a car, and thankful to have one again.

Next piece of news... We have had an addition to the family. No one had a baby, but we did adopt from out local animal shelter a two year old boxer mix named Marco. He is such a baby. He thinks he is a small dog when he is actually a 70 pound dog. He is loveable and great with Lily. We haven't had him long, but it seems like he has always been there.

Meet Marco
 
I hope you all have a safe Halloween. I am actually going to be in class.
I do have some blogs planned out. I am planning on doing a blog about how I organize my agenda, and I am planning a couple of reviews on some lip products that I have been trying. I have turned into a lip junkie here recently. I am unsure when I will get these posted. It may be Thanksgiving break, but I have them already written on it my notebook. It's just getting time to type them out and take photos for them.
 
Have a Happy Halloween, and if I don't post on here before a Happy Thanksgiving.
 
 
Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
--Rue. 

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Hey!

The last post I told you all that I started school back. Since starting school, I haven't had time to do much more and definitely not time to paint my nails. Also I have a bunch of training for work these past few weeks. Two weeks ago when I posted saying I wouldn't be able to do any posts, I was too overwhelmed. I am going to try and do some posts, it may not be as detailed. Rue's Nails may only be once a month. I am planning on doing some school organizations post. Also how I am getting back into things after not being in school two years. This blog has become more than just beauty... it's actually became Rue's World...

Do you want to see a weekly blog of updates in my school life? I am just do a weekly blog that includes everything from nail polish to my life.

Also I have changed the domain name on my blog it is now ruesworld52@blogspot.com


Peaceful and Happy thoughts,

--Rue.

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Hard Post to Write...

I have been absent for blogging, and for right now, I am not going to be posting any. Why? I have started back to school, and with my already busy schedule, I am finding it hard to make room for blogging. I am going to try and post some periodically, especially when I am on breaks. Right now I don't have time to even paint my nails.

Peaceful and Happy Thoughts,
Rue

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Rue's Award-- July 2013 Random Loves.

This is my random favorites from the month of July. These are all non beauty related.

MUSIC:
First thing is Spotify. I am loving this. I don't know why it took me this long to discover it. I will be listening to a lot more new music. If you haven't noticed I love all genres of music. From Country to Hip Hop.

  • Artists: 
    • Florida Georgia Line: Hopefully in the next couple of weeks, I will be getting to seem them in concert if everything goes as plans, and I am so excited. 
    • Justin Timberlake: I have been a fan of him since his N'SYNC days. His new music is great. I haven't got a chance to listen to the whole album, but the singles he has put out are great. 
  • Album:
    • The Heist by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis: I love every song on this album.  While writing this post, I am listening to this album on Spotify. 
  • Songs:
    • Crash my Party by Luke Bryan 
    • I hope it Rains by Jana Kramer 
    • Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke featuring TI and Pharrell 
    • Fall Down by will.i.am featuring Miley Cyrus
TELEVISION:
  • Devious Maids 
  • Sex and the City: I have been watching the re-runs on E!. I was too young to watch it when it was on HBO.
  • Master Chef
  • MASH: Every evening my cousin and I watch this when she gets home, and we typically watch it until dinner time. 
CANDLE:

I have been burning candles a lot this month since I have unpacked them, and got my room unpacked. My favorites are the Mainstay candles in Island Luau, Lemon Cake, and Sun Splashed. All the Bath and Body Works Candles I own are fall and winter scents, and I haven't been there to get any of their summer scents. I love this Mainstay candles from Walmart and they are cheap. The ones pictured below are one dollar each. 


OTHER:
  • Food: anything with lemon in it. 
  • Shower Curtain Hooks: Do you know what you can do with all them? Two of the uses I have found is hanging my scarves and handbags. 
  • Book: Riding Lessons by Sara Gruen. She also wrote Water for Elephants which was turned into a movie not long ago with Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. I really like the movie, so it's going to be one of my next reads if I can get my hands on it.  I couldn't put Riding Lessons down. 
  • Game: I have been playing games on facebook from King, the maker of Candy Crush. 
Rue's Life 
  • It's Shark Week on Discovery, and I have been watching it. 
  • Lily hasn't really been sleeping well the past couple of weeks. 
  • Lily also has been eating a lot. Les thinks she's about to have a growth spurt. 
Peaceful and Happy Thoughts, 
--Rue.