Just wanted to share my new Tapestry! I've always been a fan of tapestries but was never able to find one that suited my personality or taste or just said something about me that I'd be willing to put in  my room. But I knew my sister wanted one so I took the opportunity on Cyber Monday to search of it. In the process of looking for one for her, I found myself one. They say you can't search for love, it comes to you. I guess that applies to room decor as well! 

\I can feel the holiday spirit already. A night of stuffing myself and celebrating a nice family dinner for Thanksgiving followed by pure chaos within 10 hours of each other. Black Friday: A day of rushing, spending money on unnecessary items, pushing through people, waiting in long lines, no parking, multiple coffee runs, and constant tripping over all the clothes on the floor. Doesn't that image just warm your heart? Nope. Mine either. Black Friday is extremely chaotic and it is easy to get overwhelmed by both the sales and the people. But that's what makes it so fun! It's like NYC, when describing it, you see no point for all the fuss made out of it but it it's all about the experience. Not only are you getting the best deals you will see for the rest  of the year but it's exciting to just walk through the stores. 

I'm actually not the most festive when it comes to Black Friday, I actually like to wait for Cyber Monday. No lines, no hunting, nor pushing nor rushing. Everything is right at your fingertips. However, there are always positives and negatives to both. There is always the wait for all your packages to arrive and having to charge everything on your cards and not being able to try items on or seeing them in person.

Both are difficult to deal with so I have created a list of tips on surviving both and how to make the best of both days.

How to Survive Black Friday

I hope this helps a little to make your Friday run as smooth as possible. While this may be a big day for shopping remember to keep your general shopping rules in mind. Such as, do you really love it? Are you really going to wear it? Will it matter in 5 years? Another great strategy that I use is shopping on Friday for myself and the deals I know will be best. Then, shopping for christmas gifts or family and friends on Cyber Monday. That way I can focus on what I want and try items on.

Good luck everyone! .

I've had such a hectic couple of weeks! Keeping up with work, school, the gym, and friendships have been overwhelming lately and I felt that I needed a "de-stress" hour. It's good to take some time off from your strict schedule every once in a while and relax. I don't mean a crazy night out in a club in which you depend on alcohol to relieve your problems. I also do not mean a movie night by yourself in which you dig your face into a tub of ice cream. I mean time with some friends to just talk and relax for a little. This could be anything! Like shopping, getting some coffee, going for a walk, or out for dinner. I took my own advice for once and went out with two of my best friends for some coffee and a walk in one of New Jersey's most beautiful places. The Willowwood Arboretum.

This place is beautiful! Keep in mind that it is famous for all of its flowers and it is fall right now so almost everything is dead. Yet the beauty of this place still shines.

There's something about it that keeps me at peace and I definitely recommend anyone to pay a visit if you're ever in New Jersey.

Willowwod is beautiful and it is definitely hard to compare to other parks but there are alternatives considering not everyone can travel to the middle of New Jersey just to experience an hour walk through Willowwood. I definitely recommend finding a place near you where you can go and be at peace whenever you want. Like a park, hiking grounds, or an arboretum. If you are ever in New Jersey, definitely stop here and experience the beauty yourself. There is nothing like nature to bring you back down to earth.

Meet Kim:

I live in New Jersey & study Liberal arts for psychology. 

I'm passionate about way too many things like fashion, art, makeup, working out, eating, baking, nature, shopping, writing.... yea

I'm half Guatemalan & half Mexican

I was looking to create something where I could share my thoughts, creativity, ideas, and style with others. That's where my blog came into play... Kim's Conspiracy

Favorites:

Fave Book: Just Kids by Patti Smith

Fave Season: Fall

Fave Drink: Coffee

Fave Food: Any type of seafood

My Philosophy:

"Life's too short to wear boring clothes" -unknown

I feel everyone has such a different and unique style. There will always be a way to recreate a look but an original will always be the original. I'm also very big on affordable fashion. As important as appearance can be, I see so much more use of money for other things rather than just clothes. And while other's appearance is not my concern, my own style is very important to me. Life is too short to waste it on baggy pants and sweatshirts all the time. I want to look good the day I meet the love of my life or the day an event changes my life forever. 

It is so hard to find the perfect pair of boots for the fall. Around this time of the year I grow an obsession with one specific pair of boots for the season. I struggle to find my perfect match every year, and this year I had to settle because I could not find "the ones." I actually did find a pair that caught my eye by Michael Kors but had to keep in mind that as a college student I could not be spending hundreds of dollars on shoes. Luckily, I recently received them as a gift and had to share my favorite new item in my closet.






Macy's: Franco Sarto

Having the right cosmetics is very important. Everyone has a different style and knows what works for them. But sometimes, even the most expensive and well known cosmetics can hurt your skin. Makeup generally has harsh chemicals that are heavy on your face, which is why it feels replenishing when you finally go to wash it all off at night. Sometimes, the best way to go even if it is only every once in a while is all natural cosmetics.

I've recently grown an obsession to an all natural cosmetic store called "Lush." Not only is their merchandise great, but there are a couple of different characteristics that separates Lush from other beauty products. First of all, they are all natural and freshly handmade, so you don't have to worry about harming chemicals. Secondly, they are against animal testing, which personally makes me feel better. And lastly, they are big on charity and donate a percentage of the profit on a few items. 

I've tried several of their products and have loved them all. I do however have a few select favorites:

These are just a couple of my current favorite all natural products from Lush.

Be sure to visit http://www.lushusa.com to order the products or view different ones!