DIY Confetti Party Poppers (New Year's Eve)

You’ll need:

• fine crepe paper or tissue paper
• toiler paper roll
• cracker snaps
• confetti
• ribbon
• adhesive dots
• scissors

Step 1: Cut fringe into crepe paper and trim it to create tiny little squares. Add in store-bought gold star confetti for extra sparkle (optional).

Step 2: To make the poppers, start by cutting the toilet paper roll in half.

Step 3: Cut the crepe paper or tissue paper into a 10″ x 7″ piece. It’s important that the paper you’re using is thin – otherwise, it will be hard to tear if it’s too thick. Place a cracker snap onto the crepe paper and tightly roll the paper around.

Step 4: Trim any excess crepe paper and seal it with 2 adhesive dots. Tie a ribbon around one end.

Step 5: Stuff confetti into the other end until the roll is full. Tie off the other end with ribbon.

Step 6: Fan out the ends and trim the ends of the cracker snap.

Step 7: Done! 

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide (for Girls) Under $50

1.   Just Dance 2015 - $39.99

2. VS PINK Half-Zip - $44.95

3. Infiniti by Conair Curling Wand - $29.99

4. Gift Cards

5. Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler - $24.00

6. Alex and Ani Bracelets - $24-$38

7. Converse Chuck Taylor - $44.95

8. Vera Bradley Wristlet - $48.00

9. Lily Pulitzer Large Agenda - $28

10. Tripod for Cameras - $10-$20

UPDATE

Hey guys! Once again, so sorry I couldn't post at all this month. I can't think of anything to post and would really like it if you could give me some suggestions. Since Christmas is in 4 days (yay!!) I thought I could do some last minute gift/stocking stuffer ideas and different baking/food plans. My Winter Break starts this week so hopefully I will post a lot during that and catch up. So sorry about the inconvenience I love you guys xx 

Best Dressed: British Fashion Awards 2014

Best Dressed: 

Cara Delevinge

Anna Kendrick

Kendall Jenner

Ellie Goulding

Best Dressed: Nick HALO Awards 2014

Best Dressed: 

Victoria Justice

Fifth Harmony

Sydney Sierota of Echosmith

Happy Thanksgiving! + Update

 Happy Thanksgiving! So sorry about not posting that much in the past one month, I have been really busy and I hope you guys understand that. I might be having a YouTube video on the way sometime this week. I went Black Friday shopping *hint* and I think that's enough for you guys to hear ;) Love you guys xx 

Best Dressed: American Music Awards 2014

Best Dressed: Selena Gomez

Fergie

Khloe Kardashian

Julianne Hough

and last but not least.... Meghan Trainor

Starbucks at Home: DIY Skinny Peppermint Mocha

Ingredients:
1/4 cup lowfat milk
1/4 cup coffee
1 tablespoon dark chocolate syrup
1 drop peppermint extract
Fat Free Whipped Cream (optional)

Brew some coffee and heat milk in microwave until hot. Mix chocolate syrup and peppermint extract into coffee. Foam milk with milk frother or just pour hot milk into cup. If you feel like having an exact Starbucks replica drink, then top it off with Fat Free Whipped Cream!

Only 90 calories!

UPDATE

Sorry for being inactive for more than week, I had 4 days off this week from school and was busy practicing for my dance. I will definitely post soon. If you guys have ANY ideas, PLEASE list them below because I have no idea what to post and I'm trying to make sure I post regularly. I was thinking about posting baking ideas for Thanksgiving, Christmas and maybe even decorations etc. I might be doing seasonal posts so be on the look out for that! 

Trick or TREAT #4: Frankenstein Pudding Cups

Ingredients:

• Mini chocolate chips or oreos
• Instant Vanilla Pudding
• Green food color
• Transparent cups (preferably 9 oz)
• Black sharpie

Steps:

Take your cup and fill it 3/4 way up with vanilla pudding and put a few drops of green    food color. Crush up your oreos or use mini chocolate chips and fill the rest of the cup. Take your black sharpie and draw your Frankenstein's face. Make his mood whatever you want it to be!

Trick or TREAT #3 Mummy Hot Dogs

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (8-ounce) tube crescent rolls
• 8 hot dogs
• Mustard, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.

Roll out the crescent rolls into one sheet, placing 2 triangles together by pinching the seams to make a square. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each rectangle into 6 strips.

Wrap 3 strips around each hot dog, leaving a little space at the top for the “eyes.”

Place into oven and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Let cool 5 minutes before adding dots of mustard for the “eyes.”

Demi Lovato Concert

Last night I had the time of my life, I went to see Demi Lovato at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ. One of the best qualities about her was that she really connected with the whole audience by telling us about her life and of course cracking silly jokes. Unlike other singers, she didn't lip-sync! This is what made me the most happy to know that she actually is putting effort and giving her best, which she did. She so much energy and heart, and I totally love her new hairstyle, it looks really nice on her. I posted some pics below from the concert as well as a lot of videos of the concert on my YouTube channel. 

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBm25Yq2b-AQTCpDH25PHMg

Spooktacular DIY Ideas: Candy Corn, Spider Web + Glow in the Dark Nails

1. Glow in the Dark Nails

Directions: Break a glow stick in half and pour the liquid carefully into clear nail polish.


2. Candy Corn Nails

Directions: Paint your nails yellow. Then leave a thick line of yellow and over that paint it with orange. Repeat same step by painting tips how thick you want with white. 


3. Spider Web Nails 

Directions: Paint your nails black. Then, use a white striper and draw lines across your nails (shown above). Draw horizontal lines on top to create a web like affect. You can switch up the color combinations for this nail art design. 

Trick or TREAT #2: Pretzel Spider Webs

Steps on how to make this Sweet & Salty treat. It's so easy, you will love it! 

Directions:

1. Melt your chocolate.

2. While it is cooling…Lay down some wax paper. Add about 10-12 stick pretzels in a circular fashion for each spider web you want to make.

3. Fill a ziploc or other plastic bag with the chocolate. 

4. Snip a small opening at the bottom top of the bag and squeeze the chocolate in a circular fashion over your pretzels.

5. Let it cool at room temperature for a few hours…OR you can slide them onto a cookie sheet and pop them in the fridge for about 30 minutes or less. You will know they are ready when the chocolate no longer looks glossy, but has turned completely matte looking.

Trick or TREAT #1: Witch Brooms

Since Halloween is not that far away, I thought it would be fun to do a Halloween Recipe every week on my blog. They will be quick and easy and absolutely delicious for guests (even yourself!). This will be called Trick or TREAT (get it?) ;) 

Witch brooms are a fun treat that you can make for Halloween.  They look really cute and are the perfect blend of sweet and salty.  Simply insert a pretzel stick into a Reese’s cup and that’s it. Everyone will love them!

Songs I Have Been OBSESSED With... September 2014

I know it has been one week since September finished but I had no idea what to post and so if you have any suggestions please comment below or email me because I'm completely clueless! Anyways, I thought I'd share some favorite songs of mine.

DIY 20-Minute Pumpkin Face Mask

Pumpkins pop up everywhere during fall: in lattes, baked goods, and you cannot forget about those carved Jack O Lanterns! But you may not have used this  in your beauty regimen yet. As it turns out, pumpkins are great for your skin—they’re loaded with vitamins A, C, and E (all known to fight wrinkles) plus heaps of beta-carotene, zinc, potassium, and antioxidants, which can help eliminate redness. 

This face mask recipe takes full advantage of the king of autumn produce. It’s refreshing and tingles just the tiniest bit when you first apply it, and leaves your complexion fresh and glowing. The concoction smells pretty good, too, and it’s entirely edible, so you know it’s good for your skin. As an added bonus, the mask is incredibly easy to make, and you probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen right now! 

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp organic canned pumpkin puree or 1 small pumpkin
1/2 tsp organic honey
1/2 tsp milk

Directions

1: Start with clean skin. Remove all makeup and wash your face with your regular cleanser.

2: Combine pumpkin puree, honey, and milk in a small bowl and mix well. If using a fresh pumpkin (or leftovers from a carved jack-o-lantern), scrape the insides and remove the seeds. Beat the gooey insides to a creamy pulp and mix with honey and milk.

3: Apply the mask using your fingers or a medium-sized makeup brush; avoid getting the mixture too close to the eyes. You can also apply to the neck, but you’ll probably need to double the ingredients.

4: Allow the mask to set for about 20 minutes.

5: Gently wash off the mask with a warm, damp washcloth and follow with a moisturizer.

New Video! Chef Nikita: Crêpês

New Video! A Day at the Farm

SLAM Tour Concert

Last weekend, I went to see these bollywood actors/actresses such as Deepika Padukone, Shahrukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Yo Yo Honey Singh & plenty more. It was held at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ. I had a blast and enjoyed all the dances and performances and I thought I'd share some memories with you guys as well! You can also relive the experience of the SLAM Concert by clicking on the links below:

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEwwTXPHquY&list=UUBm25Yq2b-AQTCpDH25PHMg

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhbY0LfDQvM&list=UUBm25Yq2b-AQTCpDH25PHMg&index=1

Mom's Birthday!

Yesterday, my family and I went out to have dinner at Carrabba's Italian Grill for my mom's birthday. Here are some pics of the food so I can make you feel more hungry :P But, I seriously wish the smell-o-vision existed. Happy birthday Mom! I love you so much!  

6 Tips for a Salon-Perfect Manicure!

Don't want to spend tons of $$$ on going to the salon and get your nails done? But, still want professional results? Well, aren't you lucky to have such a smart person like me :P because I have all the tips for a salon perfect manicure and all the do's and dont's. Yes, you heard me right!

1. DON'T: Dip your nails in water

Fact: Water can change the shape of your nails

You should not do this because your nails will absorb the water and this will prevent the nail polish to stay on for a longer time and cause it to change the shape of your nails. 

2. DO: Push back your cuticles

Fact: Moisturizing cuticles with conditioner in the shower will make it easier to push it back

This will make your nails look longer and is much better then cutting your cuticles which is painful just as much as it sounds especially if you have hangnail. Cuticles are surprisingly important for your body and if you take too much of it off then it will cause it to grow back thicker. 

3. DON'T: Use a rough nail file

Fact: Coarse files can cause your nails to split 

All nail files have grit which is basically how smooth or rough the surface is and if you use a rough nail file, it's not good for your nails because it peels of the layers causing it to weaken. The lower grits are rough nail files and the higher numbered ones are smooth (the one you want). 

4. DO: Buff your nails + cuticles

Fact: Buffing the cuticles smooths it out

This technique smooths the cuticle and makes it super clean (hygiene is key!).

5. DO: Don't skimp on the base/top coat!

                                       

                           Fact: Base coat acts like a double sided tape

This helps the nail polish from staining the nails (especially if you paint them blue) and prevents from chipping. If you're in a rush, many brands carry quick dry base/top coats.