Another Use For: A Pencil Cup

I don't know about all of you, but there are some mornings when I don't have time to do all of my makeup. But, there are a few things I don't like to leave the house without using. But, it takes time to go through my makeup to get to these things. So, I found an extra pencil cup at home, (this one from the Container Store) and decided to use it to put these almost everyday essentials in on my dresser!

Contents:

-MAC Concealer in NC20 (blemishes)

-Maybelline Instant AgeRewind under eye concealer

-Maybelline BB cream in light

-CoverGirl Clump Crusher Mascara (not my favorite honestly)

-Maybelline MasterBrow eye brow pencil

-Maybelline Great Lash Clear used to set eyebrows

-Sephora Eye Brow Brush/Lash Comb

-Sephora Eyelash Curler

(no, this post was not sponsored by Maybelline, or anyone else, even though it might look that way!)

How do you store your everyday makeup basics?

xoxo,

A+C

How to: Not Lose Bobby Pins

Remember when we brought this pony tail holder tip to you? Well, we have our sister tip: the bobby pins. 

All you need is a magnet and your bobby pins! This is probably not a new concept, but it was for us. Seriously, they won't get "lost" in the bottom of your purse or cosmetic bag anymore. Plus, it's an excuse to use a cute magnet you probably don't have a better use for. The bigger, the better. The business card sized ones work perfectly to keep a couple in your purse!

Are we just late to the band wagon? Or do you do something like this already? Let us know!

xoxo,

A+C

10 Uses for Stickies

My addiction: Stickies on Mac. Seriously.

Uses:

1. To do lists

2. Weekly lay out

3. Goals

4. Things to buy at Target/Walgreens/Grocery Store

5. Website log in info

6. Blog post ideas

7. Important websites/phone numbers

8. Want Lists

9. Random ideas for papers or projects

10. Inspirational quotes

and many more!

xoxo,

A+C

Organization 101: Desk

With the new year, you're probably thinking about getting organized. One of the most important things to keep organized and well stocked is your desk. We thought we'd show you some of our must have desk supplies and how we keep it organized! (all photos from c's actual desk.)

Desk Drawer (small): things I use fairly often, but not constantly.

-Non Mechanical Pencils

-Erasers

-Glue Stick

-Singe Hole Punch

-Different Sized Lead

-Tape (Double Sided and Normal)

-Hole Reinforcers (for when my loose leaf isn't already reinforced, I'm obsessive about these things.)

-Back Up Batteries (for graphing calculator)

-Post-It Flags

-Compass (for drawing circles, or geometry based math classes. I used this more for drawing polka dots then anything, frankly.)

-Ruler

-Paper Clips (different sizes)

-Binder Rings (1 and 2 inch, used to keep index cards together)

-Index Cards

-Stationery (in the box)

-Sticky Notes (I'm beyond addicted to these things, this many is not necessary.)

The Pencil Cup: Writing utensils I use always, others not used as often, such as markers and colored pencils, are in a larger drawer below.

-Highlighters

-Sharpies (Different thicknesses: ultra fine, normal, bold, metallic)

-Scissors 

-Pens (Black and Colored)

-Pencils

GENERAL

-I also keep a stapler and 3 hole punch on my desk. I use them too often to not keep them there!

-In a larger drawer below, I keep coloring supplies (markers, colored pencils etc.), different papers, other stationery, backups of my favorite pencils and pens,  extra notebooks, binders, and folders.

-If you have an older desk like I do, then you have a spot for a keyboard! That's where I keep loose leaf and printer paper. I also keep a pad of post it notes.

-Leave the top as minimalistic as possible!

-Maximize vertical storage.

How of you keep your desk? Let us know!

xoxo,

A+C

How To Not Lose Pony Tail Holders

(...and other thoughts on being a woman) Major bonus if you can point out the reference in parentheses! It's a simple thing. We all lose pony tail holders. We all have them everywhere. We all buy a 24 pack of them every other time we go to Target. But, I've discovered the easiest way ever to not lose them!

You'll Need:
Pony tail holders and a binder ring. (1 inch)

Easy as pie! Put them on the ring and you won't lose all of them :)

Let us know if you'll try this trick or if you already do this!
XOXO,
A+C

Day Six: Time Management and Organization

The sole reasons for our  sanity and well being is organization and time management. We literally do not know what we would do without our planners (touch them and you're dead). In our crazy and hectic lives, we need some order to keep us sane. In 2012, work towards a more orderly and organized life!

• Buy a planner! Make it fun by buying a cute and colorful one! If you can't get your hands on a colorful one, decorate the cover of a plain one with pictures of your favorite things or even inspirational words or quotes. I (A) write anything and everything school related in my planner (i.e appointments with teachers, extra help sessions, exams, classwork, events, projects, ect.) to keep make sure I'm always on top of my game and never forget anything. A great way to incorporate lists into your planner is by keeping post-its handy to write on. Whenever you make a new list, just stick it right into your planner and you can easily remove it when you're finished with it. 

How adorable are these Sarah Pinto planners?!

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• Keep a calendar in your room. I have a large calendar that I put on the desk in my room. The size is great because the daily boxes are huge and there is plenty of room for writing! I designate this calendar for non school related things such as appointments, charity events, birthdays, parties, and I even keep track of my community service hours on it as well. If you have any non school related to-do lists to add, use the post-its on the calendar as well!

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• If you're more technologically inclined, make use of the calendar you have on your phone or i(insert apple product here) to keep track of things. The great thing about the aforementioned technology is that you can program an alarm to go off as a reminder for you. Some schools even have programs where you can sync the school's online character onto your phone. How cool is that? Although I'm more traditional and prefer to write things down, I (A) always add my social schedule to the calendar on my phone. My blackberry is literally attached to my hip and I never go anywhere without it, so if I'm out and happen to forget my to glance at the calendar on my desk, I will always be able to check the calendar for any to-do's or events just in case. 

Um...why can't a trip to Paris be on our calendars?!

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• With regard to binders and for your classes, we highly recommend picking a color to assign to each respective class. Color coding makes your pile of school supplies much easier to organize. Did we mention that everything is better when its colorful? Also, dividers are great to use in binders to separate information from different chapters or units. 

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• Time management is key. Wherever you chose to write your assignments down, choose a certain time to start the assignment as well as a certain amount of time that you'd like to designate for the assignment to be worked on our completed. This technique keeps you on track and helps to avoid procrastination. Scheduling really helps to keep you from falling behind in your work. We know its hard...but do not fall victim to procrastination!

Don't let this be you on your bestie's birthday!

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Managing your time and staying organized will lead you down the road to success! But seriously, your life will be so much more orderly. More lists equal less forgetfulness. Less forgetfulness equals more organization. More organization equals less stress. Less stress equals a happier and more fabulous you! 

Love, 

A+C