7.31.2012

150 Followers Giveaway

Hey Girls!


Today we would like to announce a fairly big giveaway we will be doing once we hit 150 followers!


One lucky winner will receive a few of our favorite items including the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (with included lip gloss), St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Facial Scrub, Maybelline Baby Lips Lip balm, and a few other products that we haven't decided on yet.


Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette
St. Ives Naturally Clear Apricot Scrub

Maybelline Baby Lips - Pink Punch

All of our current followers have been so nice to us as we are new to the blogging world. If you guys can help us reach 150 followers, we would love to give one of you something special for all    of your support.


More details about this giveaway will be announced once we actually hit 150 followers, but for now, have a lovely day!

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xoxo,
Kendall & Tiana
THIRTEEN

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Blog Hopping

Today we are excited to tell you all about some cool blog hops!  THIRTEEN has joined the BBU Blog Hop, Blog Love Therapy, and the Beauty Blog Hop!





Blog hopping is a fun way to meet other bloggers and get more followers on your own blog.  It's fun and easy, so try it out!

xoxo,
Kendall & Tiana
THIRTEEN

7.29.2012

Liebster Blog Award

First of all, we apologize for not posting in awhile.  This past week our families went camping together.  And that meant no internet...don't worry, we survived.  ;)  Anyways, we had a ton of fun, but now we're ready to start posting again!


Without further ado, we are happy to announce that we've been nominated for the Liebster Award!
The wonderful Hannah from Lights. Camera. Fashion. awarded us.  Thank you so much Hannah!  She has been very kind to us from the very beginning of our blog.  :)



The Liebster award is awarded to bloggers who have less than 200 followers.  Liebster is German and it means sweetest, kindest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.

Rules:
• Each person must post 11 random facts about themselves to get to know the blogger.
• Answer the 11 questions that the person who awarded you posted to be answered.
• Choose 11 people to whom you want to award this.
• Tell them that you nominated them.
• And last, make up 11 questions for the next person to answer.

11 Random Facts About Kendall:
1. My favorite magazine is Seventeen.  Every issue is so fun to read, and I look forward to receiving it in the mail.  I learn something new in every edition!
2. This summer I volunteered at the library with my friend, and later I will be helping out at an elementary school.
3. I prefer shorts over jeans.  Jeans go with just about anything, but they can get too hot!  Shorts on the other hand are stylish, comfortable, and don't make my legs catch on fire.
4. My favorite actress/famous person is Shay Mitchell!  I love watching her on Pretty Little Liars, and absolutely adore her style as well.
5. One of my all-time favorite book series is "The Summer Series" by Jenny Han.  Her series is made up of three wonderful books including: "The Summer I Turned Pretty", "It's Not Summer Without You", and "We'll Always Have Summer."  I am obsessed with these books!
6. My favorite summer treat is ice cream!  It tastes so delicious- especially on a hot day.  I like pretty much any flavor.  :)
7. Right now my nails are painted cute little pastel-colored cupcakes.  I followed missglamorazzi's tutorial on how to make this simple and cute design. 
8. This morning I ate bread with Nutella spread on top.  I have been loving Nutella- so yummy!  I can't believe that it's considered healthy because it tastes so good!
9. Today I am wearing PINK Fresh & Clean Body Mist by Victoria's Secret.  This scent is so light and it smells great.  I wear it so often!
10. I can't wait until the iPhone 5 comes out!  Hopefully I will get it for my birthday or for Christmas.  If not, I'll just have to buy it myself. 
11. I love playing cards.  During summer school my friends and I would sit down between classes and play a bunch of card games.  My favorite is Egyptian War.  :)

11 Random Facts About Tiana:
1. A few of my favorite Youtubers are Macbarbie07, missglamorazzi, freshblush, and bubzbeauty. All of their videos are so informative and fun to watch!
2. I love red velvet cupcakes! (Especially with cream cheese frosting!) Even though they're just chocolate with red food coloring, I think is tastes better than plain chocolate. 
3. My favorite summer colors are mint, coral, and turquoise! They're all so pretty and make me happy.
4. Some of my favorite nail polishes are China Glaze "For Audrey," "Ruby Pumps," Essie's "Bikini So Teeny," and O.P.I's "Lunch at the Delhi."
5. My mom is a teacher at an elementary school (Kendall and I are going to help there for community service this summer.) My dad is a physician (he's a radiologist.)
6. I am extremely involved in music. I play the flute, piano, harp, and guitar. 
7. I am a teen model as well as a beauty queen. I started modeling in sixth grade and I won my first pageant in seventh. Throughout the experience, I have gained so much confidence and have met so many amazing friends. I've also learned a lot about beauty and fashion along the way!
8. Some of my favorite scents are "Be Enchanted" and "Warm Vanilla Sugar" from Bath and Body Works, and "Vanilla Lace" and "Ravishing Love" from Victoria's Secret's Garden Collection.
9. My current favorite book series is "Pretty Little Liars" by Sara Shepard. I can read those books over and over and not get tired of them! My favorite series as a young child was "The Boxcar Children."
10. I have normal/combination skin. My nose is oily, but my chin is dry! The rest of my face is pretty normal, though.
11. One of my favorite physical traits about myself it my hair! It's extremely easy to manage and it is naturally smooth and straight. 

Click "Read More" to read more of our answers and find out who we nominated!

First Date - Summer Edition

First Date - Summer Edition



Ruffle shirt
delias.com

Pencil skirt
$31 - desireclothing.co.uk

Alfani ballet flat
macys.com

Coach perfume
sephora.com



This cute and girly outfit is perfect for a first date in the summer. Whether you're going for a walk in the park or dinner and a movie, this outfit will surely impress.


Pair a white ruffled floral tank top (this has tiny mint accents in it) with a simple pleated mint skirt for a simple yet elegant look. Slip on some metallic ballet flats and a turquoise wrap bracelet to add a little more boldness. Finally, grab your favorite nude clutch and spritz yourself with a sweet perfume to finish it off.


You're looking cute yet sophisticated and ready to mingle with your cutie! ;)



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Copyright © 2012 Tiana of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.



7.23.2012

Laine Blogger Award

We have recently been nominated for the Laine Blogger Award!  

Thank you so much to Jackie from The Fashion It List for nominating us.  She let us pick which award we wanted to receive out of three, and we decided on this one.  This is our first award, so we are extremely grateful and excited to be nominated.



Now, onto the award! 

LAINE BLOGGER AWARD

Rules:
1. Tag the blogger who awarded you.
2. Award five more bloggers.
3. Answer a few questions (below).

Questions & Answers:

1. What is your current beauty obsession? 
K- I love Essie nail polish!  All of their colors are so cute and the results are great.  Durable too!  Essie has to be my favorite brand of nail polish.
T- Right now, I really like tinted lip balms! (Especially Maybelline Baby Lips!) They're moisturizing, but still add some fun color.

2. What is one beauty item that you wished you owned?
K- I really want to try out the Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette.  So many bloggers and Youtubers have been talking about it!
T- Haha, there's too many! I would really like the Urban Decay Naked or Naked 2 Palette. I am also interested in the Too Faced Natural Eye Palette.

3.  What kind of posts are your favorite to read and write? 
K- This is a hard question because I like so many!  However, I especially like tutorials and DIY posts.  They're so fun to read and try out.  :)
T- All of them! :) If I had to choose, I would probably say reviews. They're so helpful!

4. What inspired you to become a blogger?
K- A mixture of reasons, but especially Youtube.  I love watching fashion and beauty videos from multiple channels on my free time.  Another reason was Tiana- we are interested in pretty much all the same stuff!  Since I like fashion and shopping I wanted to share my style with others.  In fewer words, I just got more interested in girly things.  :P
T- Basically, the fashion and beauty industry inspired me to become one! Along with other bloggers and youtubers. I've always loved reading magazines, blogs, and watching youtube videos, so I thought, why don't I start my own with a friend who's as into this stuff as I am!

5. What color nail polish are you wearing right now? 
K- I'm currently wearing my favorite color, coral!  I just painted my nails a pretty coral pink and finished the look off with a glittery top coat.  Both are Essie products.
T- I'm currently rocking the ombre nail look. I used a light peach and a bright coral.

Nominees
It was hard to choose just five, but we finally decided on some of our favorite blogs and bloggers.  The following have been extra nice to us, and we adore their blogs as well.  
Thank you!


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xoxo,
Kendall & Tiana
THIRTEEN

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7.16.2012

Maybelline Baby Lips - Pink Punch

Review & Swatch


Recently we went shopping for a new lip balm, and we wanted to share our opinion and review of our buy. We looked over multiple brands but we finally settled on one with high reviews. Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm. This product has been talked about all over blogs and Youtube channels, and so we decided to try it. 





There are a total of six different shades; Quenched (clear), Peppermint (clear), Pink Punch, Cherry Me, Grapevine, and Peach Kiss. We decided to get it in the shade Pink Punch, because it’s pink, of course!  


First of all, the packaging, it’s so cute! The lip balm itself is very moisturizing, has an SPF of 20, and feels nice on the lips. The color is a cute baby pink. As you can see in the swatch below, the pigmentation is pretty good, considering this is a tinted lip balm.



Here is a swatch:


Such a pretty color!  :)

The only con that we came across is the lip balm isn't that durable.  We had to keep reapplying throughout the day (but you have to do that with any product).  It's only been a few days, so we haven't come across any major problems yet.

All in all, we really love this product and think it's a great buy.  It's only 2-4 dollars (depending on where you buy it from), so you can't go wrong.  The packaging is cute, the color is pretty, and the lip balm does its job!

Final Rating: ♥ ♥ ♥ 



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Have any of you tried Maybelline Baby Lips?  If you have, leave a comment below telling us what you thought of the product!


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xoxo,
♥ Kendall & Tiana ♥ 
THIRTEEN

Copyright (c) 2012 Kendall & Tiana of THIRTEEN.  All rights reserved.

7.13.2012

Casually Cute

Casually Cute


Old Navy scoop neck tank
oldnavy.gap.com

Coast clutch bag
$69 - johnlewis.com

Korres lip treatment
asos.com




This simple & casual set would be perfect for a day running errands, or even shopping the mall with your friends.


Start with a bright yellow tank top. (This one has some cute layering details at the bottom.) Put on a pair of dark denim shorts, and brown gladiator sandals. You could stop there for a super casual look, but let's move on to some accessories!


Add a cute aqua purse and an aqua feather necklace to add a pop of color. Finally, finish your lips with some coral tinted lip butter.


Your outfit is complete! You're looking casual but cute while also being in some of summer's hottest trends.

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Copyright © 2012 Tiana of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.






7.12.2012

Lemon Love

Lemon Love


Knit shirt
aeropostale.com

Joie shorts
joie.com

Gucci tote bag
$645 - profilefashion.com

Yellow jewelry
purseboutique.com

Viva La Diva eyeshadow
$7.70 - nelly.com

Christian Dior fragrance
lordandtaylor.com

NARS Cosmetics nail polish
neimanmarcus.com




Three staple colors of the season, all combined into one set. Yellow, teal, and coral makes for a great summery combination.
 
Take a simple but cute top from Aeropostale and pair it with white shorts. The belt adds an extra touch. :) You want the attention to be on your top, so go with a one colored bag and gold sandals.
 
Now you have a super casual summer outfit. Wear it out for a stroll in the park, or just a day out!




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Copyright © 2012 Kendall of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.


Pretty Little Liars - Hanna Marin

Pretty Little Liars - Hanna Marin


Ruffle blazer
evanity.com

Pamela Love bronze jewelry
net-a-porter.com

The Study of Fashion
pinterest.com




A cute & chic outfit inspired by Hanna Marin makes for a trendy look for a night out, or even a mature job interview. Hanna never "dresses down" not even for school. She always stays on trend and stylish. Here is how to achieve that look.


Start with a frilly turquoise dress. (Isn't this one so cool?) Add a black blazer to give maturity, and slip on some gold heels for a chic look. Finally, give yourself a pretty pink pout, grab a nude purse, and a gold cut-out ring to add a finishing touch of "Hanna."


Now you're looking cute, chic, and trendy just like Hanna Marin




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Copyright © 2012 Tiana of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.




7.11.2012

School Days: Floral, Fun, & Flirty

School Days: Floral, Fun, & Flirty


Cropped t shirt
delias.com

Rare London floral print shorts
$23 - rarelondon.com

Vans lace up shoes
tillys.com

Zip bag
modcloth.com

River Island tear drop earrings
$9.31 - riverisland.com

Lip treatment
$12 - nelly.com




Most people would agree- school can get a little boring with the same old jeans and t-shirt. You want something new, fresh, and pretty. Try this!
 
A light green flowy top is okay, but add a cute design and you look even better. Match the top with a ruffly floral skirt with a similar color scheme. Belts aren't only for big pants- they're an adorable accessory! Pick a color from your outfit (let's say light pink) and brighten your face with a pair of feather earrings. Lastly, put on your favorite shoes, grab your bag, and now you're ready for school!
 
OPTIONAL: If skirts just aren't your thing, switch it out for jeans or denim shorts. :)




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Copyright © 2012 Kendall of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.


Pretty Little Liars - Aria Montgomery

Pretty Little Liars - Aria Montgomery


Tribal print dress
evanity.com

Flat heel boots
tillys.com

Feather jewelry
newlook.com



A unique but cute outfit inspired by Aria Montgomery makes for a bold look perfect for a night out. Aria tends to take girly pieces and give them some edge, so that's what I did here!
 
I started with a pink & orange tribal print dress for a cute, summery look. Put on a cropped leather jacket and leather ankle boots to give it some edge. Add color with pink & orange feather earrings. Finally, layer on some necklaces to add a finishing "Aria" touch.
 
Now you're looking super cute, trendy, but edgy just like Aria Montgomery.


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Copyright © 2012 Tiana of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.


7.10.2012

Day To Night: Beach House Party

Day To Night: Beach House Party





Maggie and Me swing dress
$70 - spoiledbrat.co.uk

Sheer shirt
modcloth.com

Dr. Denim cotton shorts
$62 - nelly.com

Striped flat
modcloth.com

Haircare
oncewed.com

Wild Life - myself
myself.de




The perfect outfit that screams summer? Watch this.


Start simple with a sheer sleeveless pink top. Then, add some yellow shorts for a pop of color. Top the whole thing off with some super adorable shades. Now you're talking, baby.


The sun is going down and the moon and stars are coming out to party. You need something a little dressier, but not by much. Bring the heat with this casual mint polka dot dress, and finish off the look with matching bow flats.


And that's what I call beach house party.
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Copyright © 2012 Kendall of THIRTEEN. All rights reserved.