Summer Confessions + Pretty Eyes

Good day!
As you can tell from the title, I am going to share more of my summer confessions (click here for the first confessions post). I find these type of posts really fun and it's an interesting way for my readers to really get to know me. So, here I go; jumping right into confession number one.

As much as I love, love, love summer weather and time off from school to relax, I soon become bored and restless for fall to come. This year is no exception. In fact, this year is even more bazaar, because of the fact that I really want cool fall nights and school to start. Although, last time I checked, where I live has had fall-like days for a little while now. But, still! Who doesn't want back-to-school shopping, football games, homecoming dances, warm sweaters to wear in the autumn air. I don't know. I just can't wait. Plus, the fall holidays. Oh, don't even get me started. I could go on forever about one thing or another. On to the next confession? I think yes.

Confession two involves these:

Cherries!

That's right. I love sweet cherries. In my house, I am really the only one who eats them. Everyone else either doesn't like the taste or doesn't like having to take the pits out. Personally, I could just sit and eat the whole lot of them. But, I don't. We must show some control. The downside: cherries are so, so expensive where I live. Really. 10 dollars for a bag of sweet cherries is a bit much. Therefore, I only get one bag a summer. But, that is besides the point. Actually, there are cherries sitting right next to me in a bowl while I type this just waiting to be ate.

Next confession: I love summer because of the opportunity to really find new bands and music to listen to. During the school year, I have so much homework, band practices/competitions, football or basketball games to attend, etc. I just don't have time to listen to new music. 
This summer I have spent most of my time doing one of these three activities: working on my online class, posting on this here blog, and listening to music. Most of the time I try to do all of these activities at once. Anyways, in honor of my finding new bands to listen to, I will share a list of some of the bands I have discovered and/or been listening to a bunch this summer.
-5 Seconds of Summer (my favorite band!)
-Fair
-Stereo Skyline
-Finger Eleven
-Let It Happen
-Sidelines
-Driver Friendly
-Ghost Towns
-The Wombats
-John Lennon 
-Cartel
-Plug In Stereo
-Emblem3 
-Flyleaf
-Ron Pope
Of course, there are plenty of others that have had my attention this summer also, but these are the ones that come to mind. Mostly, because I wrote their names down on a piece of paper for reference. Not technically cheating.

Now, time for the pretty eyes portion of this post. I don't know about you, but I have such a hard time when it comes to putting liquid eyeliner on. It takes me literally a half hour and smudges every which way.  Plus, it seem so expensive to buy pricing from 7 to 10 dollars for one eyeliner. But, no fear! I have the perfect solution.

First, start with a small makeup brush. For instance, I use the brush below, even though it isn't a makeup brush.

Next, you want to dip the end of the brush in water so it comes to a point instead of being fluffy. Make sure it is only slightly damp, because if is is dripping water this makeup concept won't work for you. Then comes the time to pick the color of eye shadow to use. Yup, eye shadow. I prefer black, but you can pick any of your favorite colors to use. With your slightly damp brush, get a little bit of eye shadow on the end. Then, apply. 
When applying the eye shadow to make it look like actual eyeliner, you can apply it as thick or as light as you please. It is quick and easy alternative to using liquid eyeliner that smudges and stings if you get it into your eye. Using a shadow still gives you the look of eyeliner and is just as dark as a liner. My perspective, this concept is easier and cheaper than actual liner AND you will get lots of compliments on your makeup. I did.

With all of that said, I hope you liked this post and I encourage you to try the 'eye shadow for liner' concept. I will chat to you all on Sunday with a brand new summer tag. :)

HW <3