DIY Mustache T shirt

Video

Hey everyone!

So today after work I decided a Sunday night home meant crafts!  

And for once, I remembered to record the DIY tutorial before I actually did it, hahaha.

I used the Crickut machine to make the mustache stencil, but you could just google an image and print one out.

Attached the stencil with double sided tape, and using a sponge brush applicator and some matte tulip fabric paint, sponge away until the entire stencil has been filled!

Allow to dry (or, impatiently use a hair dryer, haha)

Peel away the stencil,

and Ta Da!

A mustache shirt is born!

This method could be used with any stencil of course, not just a mustache, haha.

Much love and mustaches,

Lissy.

How to successfully lose weight (and never find it again)

Summer's coming up in a few months, and everyone is scrambling to get beach ready.
When I started working out and dieting in November, I was around 140 lbs.  Almost three months later, I'm down to 127 lbs, I've lost three inches off of my waist, half an inch off each of my thighs, and three off my hips.
The biggest, and hardest, change I made was my diet.
I cut out soda (except for the occasional sprite or something equivalent), candy (Except maybe one piece of chocolate every few days; don't want that valentine's box to go to waste!), and fast food.  I pay so much more attention to calories (4 chicken tenders at Chick-Fil-A = ~500 calories.  Dang!), and what I put into my body.

• Whole grains/wheat
• Fresh, not canned fruit
• Vegetables (which I hate, but am trying!)
• Lean meats
• Water, water, water.

You have to pay a bit more to get the good stuff, but don't think of it like that.  Consider this:
While you can go to Mc Donald's and buy a full meal off the dollar menu, and you'll be full, what will you be full of?  Grease, fat, sodium, and preservatives.  Don't get me wrong, I. Love. Fast. Food.  I do.  But I'd rather go to the store, spend $40 on groceries, and buy whole wheat bagels, Kashi Go lean cereal, extra lean meat, whole grain spaghetti, and organic ragu, and be able to have breakfast lunch and dinner for a while.
Your body's like a car.  Put crappy, icky mucky gasoline in it, and it'll run awful.  Put premium gas with ethanol, and it'll run much smoother.

Now the easy part: Working out.
I run (almost) every morning for two miles.
I don't run the entire time, probably about a third of it all together.  But while I'm not running, I'm doing lunges, working out my arms as I walk, and things like that.  I give myself walking breaks on easy parts of the trail, and make myself run up the hills and whatnot.  I've never seen faster results.
Good luck <3

February Product Reviews

1. Urban Decay Urban defense tinted moisturizer: XXXXX.  Aw-ful.  Sticky, way too thick, wayyy too dark.
2. Benefit BAD gal lash mascara: !!.  Like it, not sure if I'll buy it again or the fullsize.  It's dark, which is nice, but it clumps up a bit too much for my liking.
3. Smashbox Be discovered/Be legendary Pink Petal lipstick: !!!!!.  Love this stuff.  Very pretty, colour is buildable.  Expensive for my taste, $18, only got it because I had a gift card.
4. bareminerals Mineral Veil: XX.  Don't really care for it.  It mattes the makeup for a moment, but does not last as long as other powders I've tried.
5. Coconut Lime Breeze fragrance mist (Bath & Body Works): !!!.  I know I work there, but honestly I wouldn't say I like something if I don't.  I tell customers all day long if I like or hate a product.  I like this one, it smells like summer.  However, there are some days when it just smells like suntan lotion to me and I don't like it, other days I love it just fine.  I dunno.  Love the new bottle though.
6. Herbal Essences tousle me softly mousse: !!!!!.  I use this stuff basically every day.  Get a baseball sized amount and just scrunch my hair with my fingers and let it air dry.  For a more romantic look, add a few curls after it dries.  So easy to use, and smells good too.

Long time no see!

Hello Hello Hello!
Sorry for my absence, I've been so busy!
I've been working out, planning birthday surprises for boyfriend, and attempting to pass my college classes (haha).
News:

• I'm down to 125 lbs.
• I've lost an inch and a half off my waist.
• I'm editing videos right now to be posted before tonight (hopefully).
• Boyfriend's 19th birthday was yesterday.

So, Now that birthday is over, I'll have a bit more time to keep up with everything.
I did record a valentine's day look, but the video was rubbish and sentenced to Azkaban, never to be seen or heard from again.

Birthday cake and jogging shoes,
Lissy

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you have an amazing day, either with a significant other or your friends and family.
Today's a day to show your love for the people around you, so love it up people! ;)
Candy hearts and flowers,
Lissy

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...

Guess what's coming up!

...

Spring break!!

And you know what that means?

MORE RUNNING!

Hahaha.  I've lost thirteen pounds since November-ish (I was dieting before thanksgiving, but you know how holidays are torture).  I'm rockin' at 127 right now and I feel great.  But I'm not done!

Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays: Arms and belly

Tuesday Thursday Saturdays: Run like the wind!

I will hopefully be going on vacation for spring break (have to ask daddy...bum bum bummm...) and I'm about to buy a bathing suit from Victoria's Secret (...So.  Bummed.  The one I really reallllly want is on back order until March 17th, and spring break starts on like.  The twelfth.  I plan to be gone by then.  -_-).

Much sweat and excitement!

Your Lissy.

Happy February!

Well guys, January's over and we're getting closer to Valentine's Day.
Things have been a little crazy in my household lately but things are getting back to normal.
I've got school twice a week, and (sometimes) a job (I don't seem to get many hours, these days...), plus all the random little adventures me and boyfriend like to go on to keep me busy.
I'm going to be recording a January hit and miss, some product reviews, and maybe a tutorial or two within the next week so keep an eye out for that!

Love always,
Lissy

Oh my aching everything!

No one ever said working out was going to be easy...
But at least it can be fun!
The other night I played volleyball for...I don't know, maybe half an hour?  And the thing is, when it comes to me and sports, we don't like each other.  But I really tried this time!  I hit the ball, I moved for it, etc.
And it shows.  My arms are so bruised!  The most annoying part is, my butt is sore!  From kneeling and moving around and reaching for the ball!  But regardless, I had tons of fun at the time.  It's ridiculously warm here in Texas for being the end of January (I'm in shorts and a tee as I type this..Jealous? ^_~), so that means I have no excuse to get my butt outside.
This morning I took out my dog Roxy (half black lab half catahoula) for a run, and it about kicked. My.  Butt.
We ran from my house to the park (only about .3 miles), then ran the majority of the park, only stopping so she could smell everything, and ran about a fourth of the way from the park to my house.  Then I basically tried to get on her back and ride her home I was so tired.  But it was worth it!
All sweat and no tears,
Lissy.

The best fashion statement:

There's something everyone can do to look their best, no matter what they're wearing, no matter the body shape or size.
It's wearing clothes that fit.
It doesn't matter if you're a size 00 or a size 18; no one can read the labels on the insides of your jeans or shirts!
No one is going to look at you, size you up with their eyes and go, "Huh, they're a size 12!"
However, people can look at you and think, "Oh, their jeans don't fit."
Everyone wants to look and feel good, there's no doubt about it.
Some days I'll get dressed and just hate what I'm wearing.  I don't feel good about how I look, I don't feel comfortable.  My jeans are too tight or too loose, my shirt is too short, whatever it is, I'm uncomfortable.
The best fashion advice I can ever give you is to try on everything, and buy the size that fits.  And don't be upset about what the size is.
I'll be straight up honest with you.
I'm currently wearing a size nine pair of jeans, and they're comfortably snug.  A few months ago, I was in a size thirteen.  I'm not ashamed to say it.  I'd rather wear a size thirteen than a size 9 when I ought to wear a thirteen.    Because at least I'll be comfortable.
As a society, we need to stop squeezing into the smallest size we possibly can, and put on a shirt that fits!
No one can read the label of the clothes you're wearing.

No scales and all smiles,
Lissy

My favourite Winter Fashion Trend

Sweater-Shorts-Knee/Thigh Highs-Ankle boots.
I am absolutely in love with this look.

So cute, right?
Now pair it with a favourite warm jacket, and you're set!  It's different than the ho-hum of jeans, and a little more sexy and playful than full on tights or leggings.
Where to get this look?
I recommend Target, you can get a pair of over-the-knee socks for $5.  You might be able to find a pair of shorts you like, I'm not sure if they have them out yet; I would recommend pulling out a looser fitting pair from the summer, or check online at Charlotte Russe or Forever 21.
I got the cutest pair of ankle boots from Ross for about $12, and wet seal always has a good deal on shoes.
Next time you can't figure out what to wear, and it's not freezing outside, give this look a try!

Crowded hallways and freezing classrooms

Today was my first day of college!  Met a few interesting people, but for the most part I think it might be a pretty dull semester.  What I have learned is to bring a jacket, it's freezing!  Me and boyfriend kept having to go single file trying to get through the hallways, there were people everywhere!
I think in a few days I'll do a, "What's in my school bag" video, just for fun.
I'm so tired, I'm going to school Mondays & Wednesdays, 11 a.m-6:50 p.m.  It's only four classes, but for someone who hasn't been in school since June 2011, augh (And by then I was actually graduating, and those last months don't really count as 'school')!
It was a good day though.
Met a girl who loves makeup, like myself, she was probably the happiest person I met all day.
But, as much as I'd like to keep chitterchatting about my first day, it's nearly 1:30 a.m and I work in the morning (le sigh)...
So, off to the bathroom to scrub my face and brush my teeth!
Love, Lissy.

Red Carpet Worthy

Hello my lovelies! 

Here is the product list of everything I used in my Red Carpet Worthy makeup tutorial (Click the picture to see the video!)

• Eyeshadows; Pistol, Verve, Tease, Black Out, Half baked: Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.
• Eyeliners; Pencil: Urban Decay 24/7 in Zero, Liquid: Almay.
• Foundation: Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse in natural beige.
• Concealer: Revlon Photoready in 003.
• Primer: Smashbox Photo Finish hydrating primer.
• Bronzer: Covergirl bronzer
• Highlighter: Umm, used an eyeshadow I got in a trio from an independent seller, so I don't actually know the brand.
• Blush: Benefit Corlaista.
• Mascara: L'Oreal Double Extend
• Lip colour: Maybelline Super Stay 10 Stain gloss in 100; Pink Plush.
• Powder: NYC Matte powder.
• Eyelashes: Unknown.  Possibly revlon? Kiss Eyelash adhesive.
• Hair: Herbal Essences Tousle me softly mousse, Not Your Mother's Beach Babe texturizing spray.

Thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed the golden globes this year!
Lots of sleep and dreams,
Lissy.

Berrylicious Green Smoothie

Here's another quick smoothie recipe that's full of yummy nutrients and vitamins!

1 c. mixed frozen fruit (I use walmart brand, it's $7, and has mango, peaches, strawberries and pineapple)
1/2 c. mixed frozen berries (Again, walmart brand, $3, and has blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries)
1/2 a ripe banana
1 leaf of kale ripped up off the stalk.
1 c. ice
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. juice (I used apple)

It's sweet enough that no added sugar is needed!  The blackberry seeds add a bit of grit to it, but if you have a problem with the leafyness from the kale, it kind of distracts the tongue.  Regardless of the little leafy bits and blackberry seeds, my belly is happy!

Happy blending (:
Love, Lissy.

How to get your greens when you're a straight carnivore

I. Hate. Vegetables. I know, they're so awesome for you and healthy, great for your skin, mind and body blehblehbleh. I just can't do it though. I like corn and potatoes, but those are really just starches. I like carrots, but only raw. And I like ketchup, but that's not a vegetable.
I don't eat salad, I don't eat lettuce, spinache, broccoli, or squash. It's awful, and I know it. But there is hope for me and those like me!!
 The green smoothie! Ta-da! I looooove smoothies. I love fruit in general, and I especially love them in smoothie form. I don't like to buy smoothies from chains though since they add tons of sugar and sweeteners (plus they cost an arm and a leg...). So to remedy this situation, I asked for a blender for Christmas! I have a smoothie probably once a day or so, and let me tell you. I'm thinner, more energetic, and I feel great. Now what does this have to do with getting your veggies in? Well. I just made my first green smoothie, and aside from the little leafy bits, it is FAMTASTIC. Here's the recipe I came up with:
1 cup pineapple
1 cup mixed frozen fruit
1 clementine or cutie
1 leaf of kale (torn off the stalk into pieces)
1 1/2 cups juice (I used apple)
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 1/2 cups ice, add more if needed
Blendblendblend!

 Kale is a super vegetable, leafy and kind of tasteless. Its chalkfull of vitamins and nutrients, but doesn't leave your smoothie tasting like grass. If you don't want to make one yourself without trying out a green smoothie first, try the green machine by naked smoothies. Happy blending!

First tattoo!

Hello Everyone!  This is a picture of my very first tattoo!  I'm so happy with it, and it barely hurt at all.  The tattoo artist was incredibly nice and I had my family and boyfriend there to support me.  I saw this tattoo design a few months ago and LOVED it, but never really thought anything of it.  Then for some reason, I saw this one yesterday and knew I had to have it.  So 24 hours later... haha.  My boyfriend was afraid I was being impulsive, but I understood that this is permanent and what I really wanted.  I absolutely love it, and couldn't be happier with it!

Lots of love and ibuprofin!  Lissy.

 Just a reminder, I am eighteen, I went to a tattoo parlor, and was tattooed by a licensed tattoo artist in very sterile surroundings.  I do not recommend or endorse getting illegal tattoos, because it leaves so much room for error.

Diets & You.

First off, I want to put in my two cents on fad dieting/crazy calorie restrictions etc. Do not do anything that will put your well being in danger. Those 'weekend cleanses' where you only drink lemonade and hot sauce for three days, not. good. Please be smart about any and all diet choices you choose to make.

The secret to clear skin, more energy, a slimmer waist line, and so much more? WATER. It's good enough for the plants and animals, so it's good enough for you. Think about how much water you drink a day. Chances are, if you're anything like me, it's little to none. And the reason for that is we are constantly on the move. Invest in a reusable cup with a double liner to keep your ice in cube form, that way you'll be on the go, and still getting your water. Go slow, don't force yourself into drowning. Start by replacing one beverage a meal with water. Pretend you're at camp! They always make you drink at least one cup of water before you get the good stuff ;)

Happy New Years!

A new year, a new blog.  I wasn't sure if my tumblr was really being utilized to the best of my ability, so I've decided to branch out.
If you've seen me on youtube or stumbled across my website (currently under construction) superpretty.com, then Hey (:, what's up?
If this is our first encounter, let me introduce myself.
My name's Nelisa, I go by Lissy.  I'm eighteen, going to school to become an elementary school teacher.  I don't know specifically where or when it began, but I have an incredibly deep interest in health and beauty.  I enjoy finding natural solutions to clear skin, testing and reviewing products and sharing my opinion with people who are interested in trying the product themselves.
I like to share makeup tutorials along with health care tutorials, ranging from smoky eyes to oatmeal masks.  My purpose in doing all of this is simply to add on to the information already available about products and tutorials, and putting in my two cents on how I see things.
I hope some of the things I post will help you out in some way shape or form, and that we can continue this journey together!

Love, Lissy