Stunning Party Dresses For the Fall And Winter Season

Before I start this article I would like to say that there where four or five previous topics for today's post so the writers block had defiantly continued.  When people are asked about their favorite parts about holidays this time of the year many people would expect and 18 year old girl obsessed with fashion with a little of an online shopping addiction to say getting gifts.  To be honest I hate getting gifts, I know my parents do not understand either.  My favorite part of the fall/ winter holidays is celebrating with friends and family.  Here in this post I'm going to share a couple of dresses that will be perfect for you friends, family, or works holiday party.

News Years

After making this post I realized it not even past Halloween and who would even think about buying these dresses.  But buying dresses early is the smartest thing to do if you want to get the exact dress you want in your size.  The Last thing you want to do is fall in love with a dress and realize that the only sizes are either way too small or way too big.

This would be the perfect dress for you to wear at an office holiday party.  It is very professional but also will show off the best aspects of your body.   

The Host

I love this dress.  The bottom of the dress and also the shoulders  are a scallop ending. This dress is perfect if you are hosting an event this season because of the color.  This color is regal and not a common color for people to wear during this time of year.  

Baby doll Dress

I love this dress.  This dress is perfect to wear if you are attending a semi fancy Christmas party.  The top of the dress is embroidered and has a glittery sparkly  pattern.

The New York City Thanksgiving

This dress just reminded me of a dress that Serena would wear on Gossip Girl so I just had to put it in this post.

All of these dresses can be found on lulus.com

8 Things I think Everyone Should Read/Watch/Liston to

1. Liston to Thinking out Loud by Ed Sheeran

2.Watch Shake it Off by Taylor swift

3.Watch Catching Fire On Netflix

4.Read Anna Anna Kendrick tweets

For someone with such an intense need to be liked you'd think I would have figured out how to be less of an asshole.

Follow +Anna Kendrick 

5. Read Losing it by Kate Monro

Kate Monro is an English writer who asks men and women the most intimate and person question out there; How they lost their virginity.  This book is great and a perfect book for when you are stuck on a bus traveling home for the holiday season.  

6. Watch: How to get Away With Murder

Being sick on a Friday night turned out to not be such a bad thing.  How to get away with Murder is a show about a high power laser and her students who help her win her court case with also flash forwards to the Murder of her own Husband.  

7.Watch Hocus Pocus

It's crazy to think this movie is 21 years old

8. Read Is Everyone Hanging out Without Me by Mindy Kaling

I absolutely love Mindy. If there was one famous person that I could have as a best friend it would be Mindy Kaling.  This book is great and hilarious.  

Long Distance Relationships

Everyone knows how it feels to have long distant relationships.  Weather it be you and your best friend sense kindergarten when to college thousands of miles away or your spouse is serving their country over seas we all have felt the horrible pain of missing someone.  I'm just kinda going with the flow for this article so Just go with it but not in the crappy Adam Sander movie way.

First in this post I'm going to focus on your long distant relationships with your friends.  Everyone moves on in their life and when they move on they have to leave their friends behind.  The thing to remember is you're not leaving your friends behind your just making a change.  The biggest problem in this is you worry more about that something is going to change and you won't be friends anymore but its more important to stay connected to your friends.  Start a group message, arrange weekly Skype calls.  Chances are your friend is feeling the same way.  A great why to stay connected and show your friends that you care is send little care packages even if it's even a letter trust me they will appreciate it.  

For people who are in romantic long distant relationships I have to commend you on trying to make it work.  Those of you who have loved ones over seas I wish I had your strength to work and show your love to your loved ones.  The first thing I have to say is that long distant relationships are fucking challenging.(Sorry I had no other way to form it).  The only positive about long distant relationships is when you finally see that person you've been wanting to see for so long its wonderful and then it ends and you go back to your normal life.  It gets to the point where you feel alone, and the only thing to help with feeling alone is getting distracted.  Find a hobby connect more with your friends.  

Now comes the hard part making these relationships work.  Communication is the biggest part of making these relationships work.  There are so many couples apps like feel me, pair, and couple.  The best thing to use is Skype or FaceTime because then you can at least see their face and hear their voice.  

Another Idea for making these relationships work is send each other little love gifts.  A classic idea is sending a message in a bottle another idea is making little cards that your significant other can open when a certain thing happens in their life.  For example open when you've had a bad day...

Finally my advice is make sure your relationship is worth the pain that you are going through from being away from this person.  Makes sure that the relationship is something that has a future and that your relationship is going to progress in the future and not crash and burn the second you come home.    I know personally that this can be hard but don't let it overcome your life and have trust in the relationship. 

love, Cara

Things You Need to Know in College

1. Laundry

This could possibly be the most important thing you need to learn before you go to college.  You won't have our parents to relay on having your clothes clean so if you want to have good outfit choices.  My advice is start doing your laundry right after graduation so you get use to it.   

2. Easy Cooking

In college you can't go out to dinner every nigh with your friends.  When your studying you will need a quick study break.  Before you go to college learn how to make basic pasta like spongebob mac and cheese.

3. Learn to Window Shop

Even though you think you love in in a few months you probably won't be using it.  Learn what is a necessity and what is not.  In college you will need all the money you can have to have a little fun.  Instead of going out every night in the summer try staying in and saving money.

Homework

In college you alone your best friend won't be their to help you with your homework and "compare answers".  If you are caught cheating in college you will be kicked out and you will loose everything.  If you need help in college talk to your professor.

Pulling and all Nighter

For me this will not be a problem, college is the one time in your life when sleep insomnia comes in handy.  When you need to stay up grab some caffeine and listen to some Eminem on Spotify.  The most important thing to remember is just don't stress out.  

Dress Well

At college you will be meeting new people everyday.  Also you will be meeting people that could possibly being your Future employers.

xoxo-dbc

"Writers Block"

For some reason I have no idea what to say.  Sunday is my day where I map out my week and write the post that will be published during the week. It's odd that I can't think of anything to say because I pretty much always have something to talk to about fashion.  Whether it be what I want to achieve with my fashion or a new trend I want to show to introduce to everyone.  But I've been on my computer for about two hours and have come up with a couple of post them I have no idea how to end or even really how to start.  And this is why I don't like dating because it fucks with your head and makes you unable to concentrate but, with me it's pretty easy to get distracted.  So I would like to warn you all that read my post they might be a little odd and random and I might rant a little so enjoy and if not tell me I would love to hear your feed back.

Throw back sunday??

Boho Hair Inspiration

Halloween Pickup Lines ;)

To end my week of Halloween posts I have decided to give you a couple a quirky and cheesy pick up lines.  If anyone reading this actually tries these please tell me if they work and If I happen to try any of these on Halloween Ill be sure to let you guys know.

1. That's a nice Witch costume, but you won't be needing the broom anymore, because you've already swept me off my feet.

2. I can't find a costume for Halloween, so can I just go as your boyfriend/girlfriend?

3.You're the most boo-tiful ghost I've seen all night!

4. You look so good, you're making my crotch rise from the dead.

5. Is that candy in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

6. I would totally carve your pumpkin.

7. If I were a zombie, I'd eat you first.

8. You Must be tired, because you've been running through my nightmares all night!

(Warning: Catching Fire is now on Netflix)

9.  I don't want your candy, what I really want is your number.

10. You are dead sexy, literally.

11. Are you being a ghost for Halloween, or are you just my boo?

12. I wanna bob for your apples.

Scary Halloween Foods!

1. Spooky Witch Fingers

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole almonds 1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Combine the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer; gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, continually beating; refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes.
2.	Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
3.	Remove dough from refrigerator in small amounts. Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon at a time onto a piece of waxed paper. Use the waxed paper to roll the dough into a thin finger-shaped cookie. Press one almond into one end of each cookie to give the appearance of a long fingernail. Squeeze cookie near the tip and again near the center of each to give the impression of knuckles. You can also cut into the dough with a sharp knife at the same points to help give a more finger-like appearance. Arrange the shaped cookies on the baking sheets.
4.	Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are slightly golden in color, 20 to 25 minutes.
5.	Remove the almond from the end of each cookie; squeeze a small amount of red decorating gel into the cavity; replace the almond to cause the gel to ooze out around the tip of the cookie. 2. Spooky Mice

INGREDIENTS:

4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate 1/3 cup sour cream 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs

1/3 cup chocolate cookie crumbs 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar 24 silver dragees decorating candy 1/4 cup sliced almonds 12 (2 inch) pieces long red vine licorice

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Melt the chocolate, and combine with sour cream. Stir in 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs. Cover and refrigerate until firm.
2.	Roll by level tablespoonfuls into balls. Mold to a slight point at one end (the nose).
3.	Roll dough in confectioners sugar (for white mice), and in chocolate cookie crumbs (for dark mice). On each mouse, place dragees in appropriate spot for eyes, almond slices for ears, and a licorice string for the tail.
4.	Refrigerate for at least two hours, until firm. 3. Owl Cookies Ingredients 1 1/3 cups butter, at room temperature  3/4 cup granulated sugar  3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar  2 large egg  2 teaspoons vanilla  3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  2 teaspoons baking powder  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1 teaspoon ground nutmeg  1/2 teaspoon salt  Icing (recipe follows) Candy corn  Miniature chocolate chips  Prep 1. Preheat oven to 350° (325° if using convection heat). 2. In a bowl, with a mixer on medium speed, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until blended, then beat on high speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; beat on low speed until combined, then on medium speed until well blended. Divide dough into three portions. 3. Place each portion between two sheets of floured plastic wrap. Roll dough evenly into flat rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Stack rounds on a baking sheet and chill until firm, at least 45 minutes, or up to 2 days. 4. Working with one portion of dough at a time (keep remaining chilled), peel off top sheet of plastic wrap. Set floured pattern (see notes) on dough and cut around edges. Or with floured round cookie cutters (3-in. diameter), cut out cookies, placing cutters as close together as possible. Transfer to cooking parchment-lined or ungreased baking sheets, placing cookies about 1 inch apart. Repeat with remaining dough rounds. Gather up scraps and press together into a ball. If dough is still cold, roll and cut out remaining cookies. If it's soft and sticky, repeat step 3. 5. Bake cookies until firm to touch and slightly darker brown around edges, 8 or 9 minutes; if baking more than one sheet at a time in one oven, switch positions halfway through baking. Slide parchment with cookies off sheets onto racks or counter to cool, then remove from parchment. Or cool on pans about 1 minute and then transfer to racks to cool completely. If not using cooking parchment, wipe off baking sheets after each batch. Cool sheets before filling with more cookies. 6. Spread icing over cookies and decorate with candies, using candy corn for a beak and chocolate chips for eyes. Let stand until icing is firm, about 5 minutes. Icing: In a small bowl, stir together 2 cups powdered sugar and just enough milk (about 3 tablespoons) to make a spreadable icing. If desired, tint with food coloring. If icing thickens as it stands, stir in a few more drops of milk. Note:  Trace an owl-shaped pattern (for a template, see www.sunset.com/owl) on heavy paper or lightweight cardboard, or use cookie cutters in any shape. You can make the cookies up to 2 days ahead; store airtight. 4. Autumn Punch Ingredients 2 whole cinnamon sticks  5 whole cloves  1/3 cup sweet vermouth  1/3 cup dry vermouth  2 cups cranberry juice  2 tablespoons sugar  2 bottles dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc  1 bottle dry, full-bodied red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon  1 cup apple brandy  1 cup citrus vodka  1 orange, sliced  1 lemon, sliced  Prep 1. Simmer spices, vermouths, cranberry juice, and sugar in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and let steep 1 hour. 2. Chill remaining ingredients in a large container. Strain spice mixture into wine mixture and chill until ready to serve. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Halloween Makeup Ideas

I hope you guys like tutorials because I just figured out this week how to add them to my blog posts.  One thing I wish I was really good at was makeup but sadly I'm proud I finally figured out the right color foundation for my skin tone.  Everyday I think makeup is a way in enhance your look and not over power it.  On Halloween it is the complete opposite, on Halloween makeup can be your complete look.  If I could do it my dream Halloween costume would be wearing a vintage 1800 dress with skull makeup.  

Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls

Day of the dead also known as All Saints Day is a celebrated by Mexico as well as South and Central America.  It is a celebration that goes on from November 1st and 2nd and it is a way to honor people who have passed.  Different colors represent different things.  Pink represents joy, red is the symbol of sacrifice, purple means suffering, white means hope, and orange means a new day.  

Zombie 

For a person who can barley watch Greys Anatomy surreys this photo gets really gross to look at yet still has me looking for how that is fake.  With the walking dead becoming more and more popular I see Zombie costumes being a big deal this year.  Also in this picture I notice is the colored contacts which is always an easy add on to a costume.  

Elphaba

This is a costume which I fell is very underdone.  Yes there are billions of witches every year but no one ever dresses up as the wicked witch herself.  With the right makeup all you need is a black dress and a hat and you have a great costume that no one else you run into will have.  

Vampire

It seems like after Twilight the gory fanged vampire has gone away and now the vampire looks like a high fashion model and you have Hollywood to thank for that.  This might possible be the easiest of all the makeup looks to achieve because its working with light tones for your face and dark tones for your eyes and lips.  Even with the right color of dark lipstick and a smoky eye you have a simply perfect 

Emily From the Corpse Bride

How cool is this makeup? Well maybe washing it off isn't too much fun but I find this costume so cool and unique.  In this makeup look the areas to focus are on the lip, eyes and eyebrows.  For the lip color I would look for a shiny bubblegum pink color.  For the eyes I would get a dark blue eyeliner pencil and fade it into a smoky eye.  For the eye brows go bold but not a Cara Delevingne bold a skinny bold eyebrow will look the best.  

Skulls

I LOVE SKULLS.  Honestly the most underrated Halloween costume but you need a lot of skill to get a skull to come out as good as this.  If anyone reading this and is good a doing skulls you should honestly go into business doing skulls for $20 because you could get enough money to pay for all your Christmas gifts and still have time to have a great Halloween.  

Pop Art Makeup

I have never seem this makeup before but I'm obsessed with it.  I looked into what to wear with this costume and in my opinion what looks best is wearing clothing that is 50's inspired.  Think circle skirts with a poodle on them.  The one I saw that I really like looked a lot like a typical housewife seen in a old sitcom. It seems with this costume that working with the shapes in your face and chest will make this makeup look the best.  

Fall Pumpkin Treats

1. Pumpkin fudge

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter 2 1/2 cups white sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 cup white chocolate chips

7 ounces marshmallow creme 3/4 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Line a 9x9 inch pan with aluminum foil, and set aside.
2.	In a 3 quart saucepan, heat milk and sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
3.	Mix in pumpkin puree and cinnamon; bring back to a boil. Stir in marshmallow creme and butter. Bring to a rolling boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 18 minutes.
4.	Remove from heat, and add white chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until creamy and all chips are melted. Pour into prepared pan. Cool, remove from pan, and cut into squares. Store in a cool, dry place.

2. Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup RecipeINGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 cups milk 4 eggs, separated

1/4 cup butter, melted APPLE CIDER SYRUP 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup apple cider 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons butter

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Preheat a waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions.
2.	Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the pumpkin, milk, and egg yolks. Whip the egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form.
3.	Stir the flour mixture and 1/4 cup melted butter to the pumpkin mixture, stirring just to combine. Use a whisk or rubber spatula to fold 1/3 of the egg whites into the batter, stirring gently until incorporated. Fold in the remaining egg whites. Cook waffles according to manufacturer's instructions.
4.	To make the syrup, stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Stir in the apple cider and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil; boil until the syrup thickens. Remove from heat and stir in the 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Serve warm. 3. Kelsandra's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup warm water (100 degrees F/38 degrees C) 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 5 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed 1/4 cup melted butter 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup milk DIRECTIONS: 1. Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle yeast over the water. Allow to stand until the yeast begins to form a creamy foam, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in evaporated milk, white sugar, pumpkin, olive oil, and egg. Mix until thoroughly combined. Mix in 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, then add about 5 cups of flour, or as needed to make a stiff dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Dough will be slightly sticky. Form the dough into a ball, place into an oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes. (The dough will rise, but it won't double.) 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. 3. Punch down the dough, and roll it out to a rectangle shape on a floured work surface until it measures about 18 inches wide and 26 inches long. Brush the dough with 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix the brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice in a small bowl, and sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough. Roll up the dough the long way, and pinch the seam closed, then cut the dough into 12 equal-sized pieces with a sharp knife. Lay the rolls into the prepared baking dish. 4. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. All found on allrecipes.com