5 Favorites!

Well, posting in September has been a fail... seeing how this is only my second this Month. 
In my defense (excuse) it's been busy! 

"Where'd Kaylee go?!"

I've:    Won an iPad, entered a pageant, joined two clubs in school, been cast in a play, filmed for some upcoming projects (whose names are under wraps at the moment;)), started a refined sugar and fried food fast, and neglected my devotionals (again:/)

So here's to 5 favorites, things I've been enjoying in my siesta away from the blog world:

1.      Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain Bread,
 is an organic, nutritionally-dense, high fiber bread that also is a complete protein — one of the few breads on the market that contain all 9 essential amino acids, is low in fat, has no Trans Fats or cholesterol and is generally low in sodium. 
(http://www.answerfitness.com/213/ezekiel-bread-healthy-food-day/)
THIS BREAD IS A BLESSING.
Why?
 No flour= no carb crash
Protein= more filling= eat less= healthy portions= a healthy diet= happy body
It's amazing, end of story.


2. Winged Eyeliner,

Whether paired with a bold lip and matching blush, or a nude face, winged eyeliner is so classic and easy!

I have a little trick... I draw the line on the outer half of the lid, so I can focus on the wing. This is super helpful for if you have already applied mascara, then apply a highlight on the inner corner, and apply white eyeliner on the bottom waterline. its' a cute, easy makeup job, and you don't have to worry about the black smears you get underneath your eye with normal eyeliner!

3. Waves

An easy hair-do! Procedure:
1. shower. (thats good to do every once in a while;))
2. comb hair 
3. apply hair product (if you use any regularly)
4. braid
5. go to sleep.
6. take out braids in morning, and voila!  Beautiful waves, and all you did was sleep. 
best bedhead ever.


4. Sparkles.
Yes. Be it shoes, eyeshadow, or clothes, glitter is big right now!!

modcloth.com

5. Dylan Patrello:
Her lyrics and rhythms are so relaxing, fresh and unique!

 So there's my 5 favorites for the month of September!!


Proverbs 12: 25
Worry weighs us down; a cheerful word picks us up.


Task for tomorrow, give someone a pick-me-up with a cheerful word!


Hope everyone's September was a good one!

Pageant, Carter's Crew, and Tumblr

Hey everyone!

So, In the time since I blogged last, I've...
1. Won the National American Miss Talent competition
 Check out my song here....

2. I shot a promo for Carter's Crew Undercover, soon to air on www.youtube.com/user/ccrewundercover

Some pictures from shoot:

3. I made a Revaluating rubies tumblr!
It has a lot of pictures, fashion, videos, music, verses... arranged pretty darn cool;) so check that out when you get the time! Or NOW! GO!

revaluatingrubies.tumblr.com

Just following God's plans;)
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies!

One of my favorite restaurants...hands down is Paradise Bakery... What my good friend Leigh calls: "frilly food".
Quiche and soup? Or salad and panini?
And their cookies are to die for!
So I searched the internet for their Coconut Chocolate chip cookies... and found this! 


Here are some pictures from my baking excursion!

I find that I really enjoy sticking my camera in dangerous appliances...(i.e. the mixer, the oven...the blender!)


They were a hit with the family and I'll be forever putting coconut in chocolate chip cookies now!


I was inspired to bake cookies from cupcakesandcashmere


So last night in my Devo I came upon the verse Ecclesiastes 11:9-10:
You who are young, make the most of your youth. Relish your youthful vigor. Follow the impulses of your heart. If something looks good to you, pursue it. But know also that not just anything goes; You have to answer to God for every last bit of it. 10 Live footloose and fancy free - You won't be young forever. Youth lasts about as long as smoke.
.
What does" make the most of your youth" and "relish" mean to you? Eat cookies while you can? LOL! 
Or use that youthful determination to make a difference while you have it?

Five Favorites!

1. Bubble baths!

Lush has some really cool soaps and bathbombs that are really fun!

this one spews glitter!

2.

Tinted moisturizer

I've been using this product almost daily and it's great for an easy summer moisturizer!

(Plus...no need for foundation or powder!)

3. Iced tea!

I'm in love with Starbucks passion tea lemonade and Iced chai latte, but when there isn't a starbucks nearby, an iced green tea at home will suffice! 

 

4. The Message Bible-- a must have translation, can't put it down!

5. this song

Closer by Shawn McDonald

I saw him perform this at Celebrate freedom this year, and Love it!

Hope everyones summers are treating them well!

Another great verse... the Bible has a lot of them;)

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:1-2

Yesterday in Pictures!

yay maxi dresses!

Grimaldi's for dinner

Enjoying some books in the air conditioned Borders.

Tina Fey's biography! Pretty funny!

Yesterday was a good wind down from a whole week of exams! Window shopping, Books, and Pizza with  a friend ( And my Dad <3 )!!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the person who falls and has no one to help them up.