Planning successful trunk party + invitation template

Hi Guys! I have a new blog and I wanted to share with you one of my recent posts on planning a trunk party. Head over to read it, plus you get a free invitation template. http://tiajames.wordpress.com/2013/07/29/planning-a-successful-trunk-party-invitation-template/

Internet Issues

Hello everyone!
I am having internet and technical difficulties so this week's post will be postponed until next week. Thanks for understanding!

Attend the Her Campus Intercollegiate Conference!

Hey guys! I am a part of the Her Campus Blogger network and I just wanted to share with you this AMAZING event they are having!

What is it?
The Her Campus National Intercollegiate Conference is providing attendees with an incredible opportunity to meet and network with tons of industry leaders like:
Cosmo,
Teen Vogue,
Glamour,
Seventeen,
Lucky,
OK!
and tons more! Also there will be workshops with topics such as:
Jobs in Marketing & PR: How To Break In,
How to Make Your Blog a Powerhouse
Resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, workshops on how to negotiate your job offer, personal branding, and more
And others!
And on top of this you get amazing goody bags and enjoy fun activities like a BCBG sample sale, free mini manicures, a braid bar, free lunch from Chipotle plus a Chipotle gift certificate, a movie screening, and more!
When and where:
July 27- only for Her Campus members
July 28- for Her Campus members & readers
Both in NYC

More information on the event: http://www.hercampus.com/conference
To register: https://herconferencesunday.eventbrite.com/
I hope you attend!

Getting ready for college: step 1: get organized

I graduated high school and I am so excited to be going to college in a few short weeks! Now, I have to start packing for college and I thought I would share my process with you. Also, these tips can be applied to any situation that involves you packing (traveling, moving, etc). The first thing to do before you even start packing is to make a list of things you will need/ want to bring, if you don't know what to bring check out this checklist . Once you have an idea of what you will need to bring, you can start getting organized.
First, I went through my clothes and separated them into two piles: one for the ones I am keeping and one for the clothes I want to donate.
Note: this is the time to be honest with yourself, all your clothes may hold some sentimental value but you have to ask yourself  "will I really wear this again?". If you are having trouble here is a tip: take those clothing pieces and hang them on a hanger, making sure they are all facing the same way. After you wear one, hand it back on the hanger but facing in the opposite direction of the other clothes. Once a week or so passes by, which ever piece of clothing that hasn't been turned around, that is the piece that should be donated.
After you have completed this, it will help tremendously when you are packing away your clothes because you will have less clothes to worry about, and your last days before you leave will not be filled with the stress of deciding which clothes to bring to college.
Hope this help!

My week in photos: I graduated!

Hey everyone,
This post is long overdue, but better late than never right? This post is all about my graduation week! It still hasn't hit me that I have graduation high school, and will be attending college in a couple of weeks. But here are my pictures from that week.

This picture is from my luncheon, I was in love with the decor 

What did you do this week?

Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Review

If you read my last post, you probably know that I received the Spring Vox Box from Influenster, and one of the products in there was the Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS+ Rough Rubber.

This is a styling product and is used for creating texture and has great hold. I used to to hold down my edges and it lasted the whole day. Here are some photos of how my hair looked:

Also, this products is as easy as applying gel to you hair. You just take a small amount and rub it between the palm of your hands, apply it on your damp or dry hair, and work it through your hair. 
If you are interested in buying this product, check out their website where you can also see all the products they offer.
Please note: I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes from Influenster

Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure

It's Friday night and you're about to go out with the girls, but you look down at your hands and realize your nails are a mess. But you are leaving out shortly and don't have time to wait for the polish to dry. Sound familiar? Luckily, for times like these there are the imPress Press on nails from Broadway Nails.
This week was my graduation and luncheon and I didn't have time to do a full manicure so I decided to try the imPress Nails.

I love the packaging of this product. It comes in a fake nail polish bottle that holds all of the press on nails. I liked this because it gave me somewhere to put my extra press ons.

The nails were pretty easy to apply. The only problem I had was finding the right nail to match the size of my nail bed because my hands are a little on the small side. But once you find the right size, the rest is easy. First, I wiped the prep pad on my nail. Next I peeled of the backing (note if you have really short nails it might take more time to peel of the backing). Then, I matched the press on with my cuticle then pressed down on it.

I applied the press on nails on Sunday and today is Tuesday and they still are sticking to my nails. Overall, I do like this product and I would purchase these.
If you are interested in the imPRESS nails they retail for $5.99 for colors and $7.99 for patterns, and are available at CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, KMart, Walgreens, Walmart and more.
Check out their website for exclusive coupons, and you can virtually try on the different colors and patterns they have.
Please note: I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.