Life Update: Things You Didn't Know About Me

I decided it was time I told you all, my lovely readers, more about myself so that you can get to know me better. Here is a list of random things that you didn't know about me. These things are just fun but they are also personal so don't judge me too hard.
Enjoy :)

#1
I wish I read more books

#2

I wear insoles in my shoes because I have flat feet

#3
I have three siblings

#4
I wear the same ring, bracelets, and earrings every day

#5
I use a canon rebel T3i (that's my camera)

#6
I am technically taking 5 extra art classes this semester

#7
I am obsessed with London
 (which you should actually know if you read my 'World Trips' posts)

#8
I watch at least one episode of a TV show before I go to sleep

#9
I have a very specific taste in shoes

#10
I am in the plays and musicals at my school

#11 
I don't know what I want to do when I grow up

#12
Most of the the space on my phone is taken up by photos

#13
I'm going to be doing an internship in New York (tbd) during the summer

#14
I recently got my nose pierced

#15
When I turn 17 this blog will still be 'Sixteen Once' because you're always 16 once ;)

#16
My birthday is on August 16th

#17
I love dark chocolate

#18
Insects creep me out...a lot

#19
Puns always make me laugh

 Lastly
#20
I am a huge Bastille fan 

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Rude - Magic 

Favorites: October

October is coming to an end, so I decided that (since I haven't done one in a while) a 'favorites' post was due. These are just a couple things I have been absolutely loving throughout October, and will probably continue to love for much longer.

#1

White High-top Converse

I wear these shoes pretty much everyday. They are perfect for casual days but you could even get away with wearing them with something nicer like a dress or a skirt...just maybe not too fancy.

#2

Essie Licorice Nail Polish

I tend to be afraid of wearing any nail polish color that isn't black or some shade of blue, so this classic essie color lasts super long (which is great since I am a huge nail biter) and even when it does chip, it still looks pretty awesome.

#3

A to Z

I have recently started to watch a ton of TV shows, like a little bit too many, but one show that I love is called A to Z with Ben Feldman and Cristin Milioti (who I loved from How I Met Your Mother). It is basically a show about the relationship between these two characters Andrew and Zelda, hence 'A' to 'Z', and is a super cute entertaining comedy. You should all start watching it.

#4

Sudoku App

I know this sounds weird but when I was younger, like probably around age 8 or something, I loved playing Sudoku. For those of you who don't know is a logic-based number-placement puzzle game. The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 sub-grids that compose the grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9. Anyways, I was obsessed with it and would play it in the on an airplane...pretty much everywhere. So a couple weeks ago I decided to get a sudoku app and haven't been able to put it down since. ;)

#5

Sephora Collection Rouge Cream Lipstick
in color Courtisane 02

and

#6
Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
I was very inspired this fall to try out a darker red lipstick color. This stuff stays on all day and barely looses its color. I only had to re-apply like once through the whole day. It was just really fun to wear, and it made it really feel like autumn outside.
For the eyeshadow, I found that the pink colors worked perfectly for my skin tone and they are light enough that if you want to create a subtle eye look it is easy to do, and also easy to build up for a darker look.

#7
Madewell
I have recently become a huge Madewell fan. Although the clothing there is super super SUPER expensive, I could spend hours in the store walking around and just admiring everything. Their jeans are amazing, and their sales are actually not half bad. You could get a reasonably priced shirt that is super cute and really high quality, so that price is totally worth it.

#8
DevaCurl anGel
If any of you have curly hair, then you can understand the struggle of finding the right hair product for your type of curls. I began using this product this month and the difference between what my hair used to look like and how it looks now is so substantial that I am never going back. The anGel product is a hair gel but it doesn't make my hair crusty and lasts literally 24 hours. It also works for any type of curl, so if you need a new product try this out.

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Don't Go Breaking My Heart - Elton John and Kiki Dee 

Helpful Tips: 4 Ways to Wear a V-Neck and Jeans

This post is pretty self explanatory. I designed four different ways that you can style a plain white V-Neck and a pair of blue jeans. 
Enjoy :)

Which style are you most likely to wear? Comment below.

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Distance - Christina Perri

Helpful Tips: Selfie

The word 'Selfie' is now in the dictionary. I am pretty sure that I have never met anyone (other than my dad) who has never taken a selfie before. 

There is now a distinction between a good and a bad selfie, so here are my 'tips' for taking a 'good' selfie.

1. Find good lighting. The light will hide the ugly face your making. 

2. Find the right angle for your face. (Not that you don't spend enough time in front of the mirror already)

3. The less your face is in the picture, the better. 

4. USE A FILTER!! 

Here are some more examples of selfies I have taken in the past. Enjoy!

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Wannabe - Spice Girls

Healthy Habits: Cold Brew Oatmeal

I am always trying to find easy ways to have a healthier lifestyle. I will admit that I am not always the most conscious eater, and I don't love playing sports so I don't exercise often enough. That is why I have decided to tell you all about some fun, easy, and stress-free ways to keep up a healthier lifestyle.

A big part of being healthy is eating right. When I'm packing my lunch for school I can pay closer attention and have better control over what I eat throughout the day. Lately, I have been taking the same thing every day, and that is a cold brew oatmeal. What it is, is an oatmeal that doesn't need to be cooked -- it just sits in milk overnight and then by lunch time it is ready to eat, so this is perfect for school lunches. Then, along with the oatmeal you can add any fruit, nuts or just about anything that you like to eat with your oatmeal. 

So here is how I make my cold brew oatmeal.

Step #1

Put half a cup of oats in a jar

(it can be any amount you choose really, but don't fill the jar up to high or you won't have room for anything else)

Step #2

Put half a cup of the milk of your choice in the jar - I use almond milk 

(or just add the same amount you did for the oats)

Step #3

Add 1 teaspoon of chia seeds

Chia is like one of the healthiest things ever! click here for more details

Step #4

Add 1 teaspoon of flax seed (also super healthy)

What it looks like so far...

Step #5

Add some shredded coconut

Step #6

Add slivered almonds

Step #7

Add dried blueberries

Step #8

Add dried cranberries

Step #9

Add fresh strawberries 

Step #10

Let the oatmeal sit overnight... and then ENJOY!

Remember, what I add into my oatmeal is just my preference and is a suggestion, feel free to either follow the exact instructions or play around with the type of food you like. Anything goes.

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Shake it off - Taylor Swift.

Music Cravings: Lewis Watson - The Morning

Lewis Watson is a British singer/songwriter. His newest album 'The Morning' was released in July this summer. This is his first album, beforehand he had only put out EPs. His voice is a mixture between Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, but his music style is unique in his own way. 

His songs are mostly acoustic, and since he writes them himself they are about his life and his feelings. Lewis Watson started off by posting a video on YouTube, and soon enough was noticed by the music industry. 

Before his album, his music was bare-boned with just him and his guitar. On 'The Morning' Lewis uses more instruments and layers both the music, and the vocals with more background singers. His album consists of music from his old EPs and new songs. For example, 'Into the Wild' is the same version on the EP. Luckily, even though the production is a step up for the album, It doesn't interfere with Lewis's unique talent. Two of my favorite songs on the album, 'Stay' and 'Halo' are great examples of how Lewis's style has matured and how his talent has grown. 

I am a hug fan of Lewis Watson's, and am FINALLY going to his concert on October 30. I love everything about him. His voice, his music, his lyrics, and...he is pretty cute :)

I really recommend listening to him. He is great. 

Here is a link to Halo and Stay from the new album

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade

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Look Book: Back to School OOTD

Summer break is officially over and school is back on track. So, it only makes sense for me to show you what I wore the first week of classes. Everyone knows that when summer ends, it means back to school shopping for supplies and the latest trends. For me, it's just all about making a good first impression. What I wear needs to make me feel confident and express my personality... and I also need to like it :) . 
These are the first week of school outfits that did just that. 
 If there is an outfit you especially like (or maybe don't like) let me know in a comment below. Also, if this is a type of post you like it would be really helpful if you let me know, or you can give me ideas for something you might rather see. 

Anyways, these are my back to school OOTDs. 

Day 1
Shirt - Zara
Pants - Anthropologie
Shoes - Zappos

Day 2
Shirt - Gap
Pants - DIY/thrift store
Socks - J-crew
Shoes (Brand) - Vans

Day 3

Shirt - SOWA Sundays (arts fair)

Pants - Urban Outfitters

Socks - J-crew

Shoes (brand) - Vans

Day 4

Shirt - Target

Pants - Anthropologie

Shoes - Target

 Day 5
Jacket - Urban Outfitters
Dress - Madewell
Shoes - Target

Hope you all loved going back to school!

xoxoxo

Nina

Song stuck in my head right now: Nina - Ed Sheeran