I can’t pretend I have all of the answers, but I do have a few mottos. I have some rules I live by that work for me to stay stress-free all day, every day. If you find that you get stressed out a lot and you can’t identify why, spend some time with a friend or some time alone to think about what doesn’t feel right in your life and how you can make a change. I did, and this is what I came up with:

1. Be present. Life isn’t going to wait until you’re done running an errand so that you can have a moment to smile. No. Life is always happening, so be present and soak up every ounce of goodness that you can. Sit back and relax, embrace the moment… every moment, even if you’re waiting in line at the post office or sitting at a doctor’s appointment. There is fun to be had everywhere!

2. Do what you love. Find a creative outlet and immerse yourself in it. I love music. I love to dance. Both of these things have amazing creative power and allow me to move my body, so it’s like doubling down. I think it’s so important to find something you love to do and dive into it as often as possible. Doodling, playing a board game, listening to music – no matter the activity, your mind turns off and you can just let yourself be taken away for a bit. For a second, nothing else exists.

3. Spend time with people you love. Family, friends, and of course, yourself. Surround yourself with people who inspire you and who give you that yes feeling. It’s so important to be around positive energy and obviously, to reciprocate and be the positive energy for those around you. By checking in with loved ones, you take a moment to recognize and acknowledge that you have love in your life. When you have love, what else matters?

4. Celebrate yourself! Take stock of the choices you’ve made and the goals you’ve set and then take a moment to celebrate your achievements. Big strides, small steps, they all count and they all move you closer to where you want to be.

5. Choose happiness. Happiness is a ultimately a choice. You can choose to stay stuck in the negativity and find a million reasons to support why you should feel sad or bad for yourself, but you can also flip that switch and find a million more reasons why something positive can be drawn from every experience. Sometimes it takes time and distance to get that perspective, but try to look beyond the immediate pain, because a little further down the road, something amazing is waiting for you.

Staying positive, happy, and stress-free is not as simple as I’m making it out to be. I get that.
It’s taken me a lot of work to get to where I am.
I have stayed focused, I stayed positive, and I stayed true to myself. I surrounded myself with people I love and who love me. And, I take a moment every day to say thank you for all life has given me and for the strength I’ve nurtured in myself.

Among all my friends I believe I’m the one who wears the most makeup, I started to do my makeup at a very late age because I was one of those girls who weren't interested in makeup until turning 22 , my priority was always to use a little bit of concealer and eyeliner, my dear best friend eyeliner.
The older I got the more interest I got into painting and photography, therefore I started doing more makeup and so when I have zero time to do my makeup I always end up with a bit of concealer and eyeliner just like the old days.

Throughout all my life I hated how small my eyes were and in my twenties a thick line of black eyeliner was a must for my routine. Now that I have learned to appreciate my features more and find a bit of charm in the size and shape of my eyes, I only apply mascara. However, something that I still do not feel comfortable with is the square-shape of my jaw, so I do subtle contouring on the cheeks to dissimulate it.

Invested time at the morning: 20 minutes

Must Product : Nars Concealer

Favorite brand: Guerlain & Maybelline

Autumn season is just around the corner, and a natural look is always a go-to when time isn't enough in the morning, But the positive side of this kind of earth tone makeup look will lighten your face every time you blink softly.
Because this is focused on the eyes and lips, keep the skin matte and flawless.

HOW: Start with a matte foundation for your face and a brown eyeshadow on the eyelid, right after use a darker brown shadow to create an eyeliner. Then, put a soft pink lipstick on your lips with a little bit of red on top and seal it with a layer of gloss if you would like to have a more softer look.
Finish it off with a touch of rosy cheeks, a bit of highlighter and structured eyebrows to frame your face.