Happy New Year!

Hey, guys!

Happy New Year!

Have a great 2012!!!

Love, Belle

InStyle Look of the Day: Rachel Bilson!

Hey, guys!

Thanks for all the input you guys gave me on the two Versace for H&M dresses I was thinking of buying. I've decided that they are too expensive, so I am looking for a cheaper alternative.

Moving on though, I just wanted to share with you a look from Rachel Bilson that I am totally loving right now.

Her red pants are so perfect. And I would never think to pair leopard print with another print, much less a floral top. She made it work so well though. I am so going to try that out.

What do you think of Rachel Bilson's look?

Love, Belle

Perfect New Year's dresses

Hey, guys! 

How was your Christmas/ Holiday celebrations?

I hope it went well.

Now that Christmas is over, the next thing we have to look forward to is New Year's!

I found two dresses that I would love to wear for a party I will be going to.

$249

$249

They are both Versace for H&M.

It's a tad expensive... do you think I should get it?

If yes, which one?

Thanks for the help, guys!:)

Love, Belle

Candy Cane Lane + Merry Christmas!

I just got all caught up with New Girl, and I loved how they all went to Candy Cane Lane.

I've never been there, but I think it'd be cool to stop by and see all the houses decorated beautifully!

I found photos online to share with everyone:

I love all the decorations and all the lights!

This weekend is gonna be quite busy, so I want to take some time now to wish all you guys a wonderful Christmas! Merry Christmas!!!

Love, Belle

Random Photo Of The Day

Hey, guys!

I was over at my friend's house today (or really, yesterday), and I just thought I'd take a random photo to share with you:

They've had this faux-flower ever since I can remember!

I think it's as old as us, it's very funny!

Are there some things in your house or your friend's that have been there forever?

Love, Belle

What are some things you cannot leave the house without?

Hey, guys!

My sister asked me to drive her to the mall this morning... on short notice!

She was in a hurry, and well, I wasn't... and I just wasn't ready, haha.

My stuff was all over the place and my "essentials" weren't ready, so she was like "Can't you just grab your keys and go?!". Technically I could, but I don't want to. ;P

I guess it's just that I don't feel comfortable leaving the house without certain items.

Are you like that too?

I can't leave the house without:

1. My phone-

As cheesy as it sounds, my phone is kind of like a part of my body. I cannot live without it!

2. Keys-

Car keys and house/dorm room keys... pretty basic, right?

3. Wallet-

All the important things are there, of course. 

Cash, credit card, IDs, Driver's License... you name it, it's there.

4. Watch-

It's a quirk of mine... I cannot leave the house without my watch. 

I feel naked without it. And I hate being late and not knowing what time it is.

5. Mini Makeup Kit-

I wish I had this particular one, haha.

But I have a mini makeup kit that has an eyeshadow duo, blush, and lipstick... because you never know who you're gonna see or where you're gonna end up!

6. Mini Hair Brush-

Same reason as #5. ;)

7. Hand Sanitizer-

I hate dirty and sticky hands!

8. Kleenex-

It's always good to have these on hand. Everyone seems to need some Kleenex (especially when it's cold!), and it seems like no one has any all the time, it's crazy! ;)

There are more stuff in my bag than these, but these are at the top of my "essentials" list. 

Maybe I'll make a "What's in my bag?" post sometime in the future, that sounds fun, doesn't it?

What are some things you cannot leave the house without?

Love, Belle

My Favorite Christmas Movie: Love Actually

Hey, guys!

I am now home and happy and comfortable, haha. ;)
I am just about to get settled on our couch with a blanket, a big bowl of popcorn, and a huge mug of hot chocolate. My sister and I are going to watch my favorite Christmas movie:

Love Actually!

As much as I loved Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve, I gotta admit that Love Actually is really the best. And correct me if I'm wrong, but Love Actually started the whole "put-every-famous-actor-you-can-think-of-in-a-movie-together" thing, right? Haha.

Here is the trailer:

Gotta go visit some blogs while I wait for my sister to finish making our hot chocolate. ;)

What is your favorite Christmas movie?

Love, Belle

Christmas Shopping: Forever 21 Finds

I went Christmas shopping last night and I found some pretty good items to give as gifts.

I didn't have a lot of money (college makes everyone broke, unfortunately!), so thank God for Forever 21! ;)

I got everything on my list from everyone's favorite store:

For my Mom:

Yoga Mat

$10.80

She's been meaning to buy a new yoga mat for ages!

For my sister:

Scoop Dress

$12.50

She can use this dress for a lot of her high school events!

For my roommate/ best friend:

Fuzzy Puppy Slippers

$3.50

For walking around our room.

(I got one for me too!)

I also got her this:

Leopard Print Umbrella

$6.50

So she won't get caught in the rain without an umbrella anymore!

For my other friends:

Rhinestone Letter Charm Necklace

$1.50

I got them each an initial necklace.

These are so affordable and everyone loves getting these!

Another thing I love about Forever 21?

Their Men's section!

For my Dad:

Two-Tone Tie

$6.93

Because every Dad needs a tie!

Canvas Hat

$5.99

I also got him a canvas hat for walking along the beach or for when he goes fishing.

For my brother:

Fold Out Duffle Bag

$15.33

My brother plays sports and when I saw this I was like "He will so need this!".

My total came to about $80 -- I had $100 saved up for gifts so I had $20 left over!

I went back and got myself this:

Knit Maxi Dress

$19.80

It was a really good shopping spree.

I got all my gifts within budget and I got myself a dress to wear for Christmas.

Are you done with your Christmas shopping?

Love, Belle

I am finally done!!!

Yes, I am finally done!

I turned in my last paper today and I finished my finals yesterday!

FREEDOM!!!

Time to hit the mall and buy gifts for my family and friends. :)

If I have time when I come back tonight, I might make a post about the stuff I will buy.

Have you finished your Christmas shopping? What's on your list?

Yay for Christmas! :D

Love, Belle

New Year's Eve (Movie)

Hey, guys!

I just wanted to make a quick post. I just got home from dinner and a movie with my friends.

Finals are ongoing until next week, and we decided to take some time off tonight.

We went to P.F. Chang's for dinner, and then we went to go see New Year's Eve. :)

It is the perfect movie to watch when you want to relax with your friends!
It was predictable and cheesy at times, but I loved it. Haha.

If you want a fun movie to watch, this is it!

Good night!
Gotta get back to studying tomorrow.

Love, Belle

Books, Books, Books

Hey, guys!

Just checking in... well, actually, I'm taking a little study break. ;)

How I wish these are the textbooks I have to study:

Oh well, a girl can dream, right?

I really want finals to be over so I can spend some much needed time to make my blog work. ;)

I hope you are all doing well!

Love, Belle

I cannot wait for Christmas break! :)

I cannot believe it is December!

I haven't had any time to update my blog or visit other blogs -- that kinda brings me down.

But oh well, life gets busy, what are we gonna do, right?

Finals are coming up -- I've been spending every free time in the library or catching up on some zzzzzs.

One thing that cheers me up though is the fact that Christmas break is just around the corner!

I love listening to Christmas songs... Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You, to be exact. ;)

What about you, what's your favorite Christmas song?

I don't know if anyone's visited my blog yet, if you're reading this -- Thank you! :D

Love, Belle

First Post! :)

Hey, guys!

So, first of all, my name is Belle. I am eighteen years old. I am a college freshman. I live in San Diego, California and I absolutely love it here (although I do love visiting Los Angeles too!). I love being a California girl!

Some more information about me:

- I am a swimmer.

- I love shopping.

- I love makeup.

- My style icons include Lauren Conrad, Jessica Alba, and Rachel Bilson.

- And of course, since my name is Belle, my favorite Disney princess is Belle!

That's it for now.

I am sooo excited to share other stuff about me and other random things with you guys!
I am also looking forward to getting to know other bloggers -- either new like me or more experienced ones.
 I have to get my bearings around here, and I am now off to visit other blogs. :)

Love, Belle