Back to sh-Cool

Okay, I totally dropped the ball on blogging more- but David Bowie and Alan Rickman died so I feel like I get a pass.

But now that we're back from our mourning period IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

The second week of Spring 2016 starts tomorrow so by now you should have a good idea of most of the things you will need, even if your professor cruelly refused to post a syllabus a week ahead of class, but below are 5 MUST HAVE BOOKS that aren't listed as required texts but totally should be!!

1. Michelle Cordero's Jelly Shots- Let's just be honest with ourselves, the most important thing during these formative-high-stress years is self-care, so pick this one up along with a pack of face masks and really comfy jim-jams because - bitch you need to unwind! Invite your ladies or your bros for some much needed R&R and consume drinks the way you would have wanted to in Elementary School, the last time your heart was at piece!!

2. Egon Ronay's Eating Out on a Budget in the UK and Ireland- Everyone knows college is expensive- between the tuition, books, dorm and/or flat, and the bottles required for the book above, there is literally no room in the budget for food. Now, that is somewhat of a blessing if you are trying to keep off the weight gain commonly associated with the first year of college, but you *literally* have to eat to survive the semester. So pick up this fantastic text for eating out on budget for less that $170!

3. Bobby Flay's Brunch Book- Ok, I know I said we don't have money for fancy home cooked meals- but brunch totally doesn't count. Pick this up for the pre-jello shot study brunches and you will be the one everyone is dying to lend their notes to! Or just pinterest some recipes, it's probably cheaper. 

However that leads to:

3 1/2. Williams-Sonoma's Brunch Entertaining- at only $.01 this is totally a steal and will ensure you don't wreck yourself by putting out a rachet table cloth.

4. Study Guide to Studying- You might not know how! It's like one of the biggest killers in a college career. So pick up this one, or maybe another one, but you should probably definitely pick up something- you can't just go reading your textbooks and taking notes all willy-nilly, that's just a recipe for disaster- and disaster has no place at brunch or jello-shots pajama time.

5. Girl, Interrupted- for when the above book doesn't work and you feel particularly overwhelmed, just be glad you aren't in a psych ward with 90's Angelina Jolie. She kept a vial of blood back then!

Resolutions

HAPPY NEW YEAR BABES~!!!!

I am so excited for the things to come and supes sorry that there's been a lull in activity here.

You know how it is, though- Christmas swag and NYE shots!!

I hope you all had a fun and bubbly New Year's to set you off right in 2016 and to add to that I have a carefully curated list of 10 resolutions that anyone can keep:

1. Blog more- if it's not on the internet, how will anyone know it happened? I know I am going to be aiming to keep this one! My personal goal is to update this every Sunday so we can set the week off right together! 

2. Say Yes- Say yes to life! Say yes to that pinterest recipe, you can do it girrl! Brunch with the girls? Yes! Another shot? Yes! A new haircut? Yes! Move in with that guy you like? Yes! Start a band? Yes! Can you hand me that print out? Yes! Head a new project you're not sure you can handle? Yes! New career? Yes! SAY YES. Other blogs I have read have raved about how the greatest rewards and learning experiences come from taking risks, and that sounds legit.

3. Shake It Out- The world's ultimate BFF Tay-Tay may have trademarked shake it off, but you can still shake things out! Your hair, your troubles, your booty- whatever! The sky is the limit when it comes to shaking.

4. Trademark something- Another thing we can learn from the owner of #squadgoals? Trademark things! It's super trendy and a great way to earn some extra cash.

5. Go outside- Do you have to work tomorrow? Try parking in the driveway so you can soak up some of that fresh air and sun before your commute! When you get home you'll have a second chance at experiencing the great outdoors!

6. Apologize Less- Sorry not sorry is your new mantra. Except without the first sorry. Basically just "not sorry."

7. Read more- I feel like I have you covered with this one, so if you pick any of these this is probably the easiest.

8. Save Money- As Gwennie aka Mother Goop has shown us- you can spend very little money on a lot of food that is not really rich in calories or nutrients which can totally help you achieve any weight loss goals you might have as well!

9. Find Love- From self-love to polyamory there are a ton of different ways and things to love, so find yours! The romantic flair of this resolution is sure to make 2016 the most exciting year of your life!

10. Declare More- Say it loud, say it proud! Make other people around you understand how you feel at the top of your lungs!! A good declaration: 2016 is YOUR YEAR. SHOUT IT TO THE HEAVENS, BITCH!

Holiday Survival Guide Part 1: Take the Weight Off!

Thanksgiving was less than a month away and marked the official start of the "eating season". If you are in an office the potlucks and surprise treats have likely been non-stop! Holiday parties and drinks with friends to exchange gifts have all been slowing, and adding to, your roll.

The best way to handle that Happy Holidays food-baby bump?

Self- acceptance! That's right ladies and gentlemen- you should take some time today to look in the mirror, come to terms with the damage and continue loving yourself. Give yourself a break, baby, it's cold outside, and there are plenty of things to focus on outside of keeping it tight 24/7.

Understandably, if you are of Hispanic or Asian descent this option may not be for you (I know I am definitely going to catch some heat if I do not have it together by the next time I see my parents!) so here are some tips on how to drop those pounds like some dollar-store make-up you were wrongfully secret santa'd at the office holiday party:

1. STOP EATING.
With less than a week before Christmas your best bet to look mad sexy when you go back to your home town is to fast, fast, FAST like your modeling, acting or singing career depended on how good you look- there is no better #fitspo than someone who spends literally HOURS daily working out and ingesting as few calories as possible. Do you want cake or a thigh gap? Do you want that slice of pizza or to use the $40 copay you'll be spending on therapy, after your mother reminds you that you are going to die alone if you don't get back to your pre-college weight on shoes? SHOES!

2. DOPPLEGANGER
Pay a close friend, acquaintance or actor to go visit your family in your place! Everyone will be so shocked at your transformation you'll be sure to get tons of positive feedback for weeks afterward!

3. WALK
You would be surprised at how many calories walking can burn daily! If you start now you can probably walk back to your hometown by Christmas and are sure to lose a few pounds along the way. If you have moved across state biking would probably be a better option to make sure you arrive in time for presents! Sadly, if you have not moved several hundred miles away from your parents this option will likely not yield the desired results and you may want to just go with #1 or #2.

My Gift To You

Happy Holidays, You Guys!!!

Thank you so much for joining me as you get ready for the EXCITEMENT of next week!!! #blessed

I have been carefully considering when I would launch this project and this week I finally stopped myself as I was sipping my Skinny Grande Triple Shot Soy Peppermint Mocha and though: #WWGPD. It was like a DM from the UNIVERSE

"Girl, what is the time people are in the most need? The HOLIDAYS. Which is also the best time to live as your truest self!"

Anyway, long story short, this is my gift back to the world this season: A LIFESTYLE BLOG!!!

My dream is to help as many people as possible live their best lives through hella awesome style deals, tips on dealing with the general population of non-twenty-somethings and #fitspo.

I'm so excited and grateful to lead you guys through this tumultuous time between adolescence and death (/marriage, kids, whatever.)

MORE SOON