Monthly Archives: October 2015

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5 Things I Simply CANNOT Do

5 Things I Simply CANNOT Do // eyelinerwingsandprettythings     This post has been on my list of ideas for a month, but I’d been putting it off. Once I saw Dana from The Wonder Forest‘s post about this, I decided to finally write this up. Her blog is gorgeous BTW, I’m definitely a fan.

Anyways, I’m a pretty inept person when it comes to a lot of basic things. I can paint my nails like an ambidextrous person and wing my eyeliner like a professional, but when it comes to these things I simply cannot…

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The BEST Dark Drugstore Lipsticks

The BEST Drugstore Dark Lipsticks - eyeliner wings & pretty things

One of the best things about fall is the fact that dark lipstick is back on trend. Personally, I love the perfect dark lip and it can be the perfect va-va-voom to any beauty look. While many doubt their ability to pull off this daring and vampy trend, anyone can pull off the dark lip–you just have to have the right shade.

So, my friends, here are some of the best dark drugstore lipstick colors for those who want to look trendy for fall and not spend a ton of money to do it!

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DIY Candy Corn Nails

EASY Candy Corn Nails: Halloween Nail Tutorial // eyeliner wings and pretty things

This is one of my absolute favorite nail designs. Firstly, because it’s so easy and, secondly, because they are SO CUTE. I do these every Halloween and they’re pretty popular across all of the Pinterest world.

Even if your nail art skill level is “can barely paint nails one color let alone three,” you can absolutely do this design. It’s quick, easy and the perfect accent for any Halloween costume!

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How To Be Ambitious (Without Burning Out)

How To Be Ambitious (Without Burning Out) - eyelinerwings&prettythings

I’ve been called “ambitious” more times than I can count on my hands and toes. Ambitious when I tried to make a huge chocolate cake frosted like a rabbit for Easter. Ambitious when I told my art professor I was going to fill my entire canvas with tiny swirls in less than one week. Ambitious. when I decided to write for 5 publications in one semester (aka my life right now). Ambitious when I started a blog. Most of those things ended up being successes. Others were failure by ambition.

While being ambitious is a generally good thing, seeing as it means “having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed,” the line between being ambitious and being in over your head is a fine one. So, from one ambitious millennial to another, here is some advice on keeping your ambition positive, avoiding being overwhelmed and being satisfied with your successes. 

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