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Hi guys! I know this isn't really beauty related, but I've wanted to make a post on this for a while, just to try and help others. I have really bad anxiety, so I stress out a lot over many things. Over time, I've learned what small things make stressful situations a bit easier to deal with, so I will share them with you :)
First off, think about your situation, why you're stressed. Is it something you can change, or is it something you have no control over? "If you can change it, don't worry about it. If you can't change it, why worry about it?"
Of course it is very hard to control your thoughts and turn them into a positive. One of the hardest things to do. So here are a few tips on how to make it easier. (This may not apply to everyone.)

1. Clean/Organize your room/purse/car
I know this sounds a bit strange, but when I do so, I feel like I'm organizing my life. It sounds  weird, but I believe a messy room/purse/car gives off a stressful vibe. Your room should be your happy place! Redecorate, buy new furniture, or just organize your closet. You will feel much better! 

2. Work out & exercise
Every time I work out, I feel 100x better physically & mentally. It is a healthy way to relieve stress & anxiety, while getting fit at the same time! Take a yoga, palates, or even boxing class! Make this a daily routine, and your focus will transfer to being productive & following a routine.

3. Watch re-runs of your favorite show/Watch your favorite movie
When I do so, my mind goes back to another place, a better time. It will also distract you for a little while until you stop stressing. Many shows & movies also have a message that can help you deal with your situation. Or you can watch a comedy, and laugh. :D

4. Vent
Talk to your mother/father, sibling, to a friend, to a boyfriend. Write on a blog, a diary, a letter. Just vent! Let out your pain, anger, or depression, whatever you are stressing about. It is never healthy to bottle it up. Sometimes, it is even healthy to cry (but not for too long!!). Ask for advice, or just for someone to listen.

5. Retail Therapy
I swear.. the best stress reliever. Shopping will completely take your mind off stressful situations, while purchasing fabulous new products. Or you can window shop! Does it get any better?

6. Find your passion
My passion is makeup & fashion, so I started a blog. Specifically to reduce my stress & anxiety, as well as providing useful information for other girls out there! Turn your stress into something productive & positive. If you like sports, join a team. If you like photography, post your photos online. If you love fashion, design clothes. If you love music, create it!

7. Surround yourself with positive & mature people
One thing I've learned is that negative people will impact your life negatively. Cut off the people who are toxic for you, even if it means you are left alone. You are your own priority. Be independent, your future is all that matters.

8. Listen to music
Of course! Music is the best therapy. "When words fail, music speaks." Listen to songs that bring you back to a better time. Whatever type of music makes you happy!

9. Realize this is temporary
Nothing lasts forever. The feeling that you're feeling will eventually subside. Happiness will come sooner or later. So stay strong, and deal with the stress as best as you can & you will get through it in the best way possible. You are stronger than you think.

10. Everything happens for a reason
The only reason we stress is because we worry about bad situations. Maybe it is as small as a bad haircut, or maybe as bad as mourning a loved one's death. Believe that everything that happens, happens for a reason. Control your thoughts to believe that bad things happen so that we can learn from them and better ourselves.

I've been through a lot, and I've had many bad things happen to me. And I truly do not regret any of them because it has made me the strong person I am today. If you waste time regretting, you will not better yourself. I'm slowly learning to control my thoughts and become happier. The adversity we go through teaches us to appreciate everything that we have. Life is too short to worry about the minor things. Learn from the bad things and use them to better yourself & your life.

I hope this helped you guys, and if you have anything specific you do to relieve stress, I would love to hear it!! Make sure you follow me on twitter: @rotemxo & instagram: @rotemxox. Have a wonderful & productive day ladies! 
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi guys! I haven't posted anything in a while, so here's some advice on long-lasting & vibrant eye shadow!
It took me a while to understand how to properly apply eye shadow, it takes practice, technique & the right colors. 
Before anything, I like to apply my under-eye concealer on my eyelids as well. I feel like this provides a smooth canvas & in my case, gets rid of discoloration. After the concealer sets, I apply eye-shadow primer. A high end one is the Urban Decay Primer Potion - $20.00, and a cheaper alternative includes the ELF Eyelid Primer - $1.00. 
Next, I recommend using colors that compliment your eye color and skin tone. The basic eye (for me) includes a highlight under the brow (bright color), transition color between the brow-bone and crease (soft brown), eyelid color, inner tear duct (same as highlight), crease color and/or outer corner (dark brown/black), & lower lash line (same as crease/outer corner).
The key is to blend! The most important part is to blend the colors enough to reduce harsh lines but do not lose the vibrancy of the color. 
*TIP*: If you want an even more vibrant color, wet your brush before applying the shadow. The color will appear more vibrant and defined (usually the lid color).
For better application, build up the color rather than applying a large amount at once. 
Also, after applying the crease color/outer corner, the lid color tends to lose vibrancy, so I suggest applying more of the lid color after the crease/outer corner is applied. Or, you can simply apply the lid color last, since that is the color that should stand out most.
Personally, my eye shadow & eye makeup looks best when my eyebrows are done!
And that's how I get long-lasting & vibrant eye shadow guys!! Hope it helps :)
Make sure you follow me on twitter: @rotemxo & instagram: @rotemxox
Happy holidays!! 
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi girlsss, I wanted to emphasize how important skincare is, because makeup application looks 50x better when you apply it on clean moisturized skin!
So, keep in mind that everyone's skin reacts differently to different products, some have it worse than others. But, we should all take care of our skin as best as we can!
I'll share with you my daily skincare routine, like I said before I have combination skin but I use products for oily skin!
First I obviously wash my face in the morning, and then I apply my cleanser (I prefer Neutrogena or Clean & Clear for skincare - again, I use products for oily skin). The mistake most people make is that they apply the cleanser and wait a few seconds, then rinse it off. You're supposed to massage the cleanser into your skin for about a minute or as long as you feel needed, and then rinse it off! The reason you pat dry slightly, is so that you leave some moisture in your skin after cleansing.
After this, I apply my dark spot corrector and a moisturizer, I make sure my moisturizer has a lot of vitamins and SPF to protect my skin from the sun.
The amount of times you exfoliate depends on your skin, my skin is a bit sensitive so I exfoliate about once to twice a week at most. If you have dry skin, you should try exfoliating more often.
I also apply a mask about once a week, and I use a nose strip (for blackheads) about once to twice a week.
At night, I remove all my makeup (SO important) - I used to rarely take off my makeup at night, you'll see a difference once you start taking care of your skin. Then, I apply the same cleanser I use in the morning, and then a nightly moisturizer.
I think that's it for my skincare routine, if there's more I'll update it!!
Take care of your skin every day, guys!
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi pretties! I really wanted to post an outfit already, but I wanted the first outfit I post to be supercute.. So here's my first OOTN! Loving this outfit, hope you girls like it!
Sorry guys, bad picture. I'm the one to the right!
I got the top from Marshalls for $14. I tied it in the front for an edgier look.
My high wasted faux leather leggings are from Israel, but you can find these anywhere.
I'm obsessed with faux leather, very trendy!
The plain black pumps are from Traffic, and are about $20-$25!

I was feeling very edgy & Greece-like that night so I decided to rock the red lip :D
I kept the eyes pretty neutral and used Mac's lipstick in Ruby Woo & lip liner in Cherry. The lipstick is matte, so I added a gloss after this picture. I suggest using a gloss just because my lips felt dry & it looks better!
Hope you guys liked :)
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi loveys! I ordered some things off ELF (www.eyeslipsface.com) a bit over a week ago, and my shipment arrived about two days ago, so it's haul time! I ordered a few brushes, polishes, one of those jumbo eyeshadows, a baked blush, a neutral palette, and the eyebrow kit! I'll review the products in this post, too :)



Essential Nail Polish - $2.00 (Mint, Coral Dream, Mint -_-, Bubble Gum Pink)
These nail polishes have really cute packaging, I don't know why they're dirty -_- but it doesn't bother me much. I ordered two mint colors by mistake. The difference between Coral & Bubble Gum Pink is that the Coral has gold-ish undertones that show in the light. and I LOVE IT! The Bubble Gum Pink looks lighter in the photo on their website, so I guess it's not really true to color, but still cute!


I wanted to get the everyday palette rather than the neutral, but it was all out :( I wanted a palette with matte colors anyway, so I went ahead and got this one instead. The only downside to this palette is that the colors are very similar to each other. This is good for beginners who want neutral colors to practice with. It has both shimmery and matte colors, which is great! I find that these do last me a long time, so that's awesome too! :)


I really wanted to try one of these things, so I just got one for now. It doesn't show that much on my eye like it does on my hand, but I guess I'd use it as a creamy base. I wouldn't use this on its own. Maybe because I'm tan and this is a light color.. so I didn't get my hopes up when I purchased it. For me, it was kind of a disappointment :( but on the bright side, yay for swatches!


I didn't expect to like this as much as I do! I got this to use as a highlight, Nitraab on YouTube (she's fabulous, check her out!) recommended it and I love it! I use this on the high points of my cheekbones, bridge of my nose, and cupid's bow! This is a must have for me! And it's compact, so you can bring this guy with you for touch ups on the go!

This product has been raved about a lot, so I had to try it. Unfortunately, I'm not a big fan of it :( I don't know why! I like when my eyebrows are precise and defined, and I feel like this gives me a messier look. Maybe I shouldn't use the brush it comes with. If you use this, let me know how you like it! I guess I just like pencils better. It is very pigmented though.

Small Tapered Brush: OMG guys! I am loving this brush. It's perfect for contouring your cheekbones, nose, etc. It has the perfect pointed end that's not too harsh! And the brush is so soft.
Blending Eye Brush: The blending brush I had was not doing it for me. So this one was a huge upgrade! I love this brush. It blends out eyeshadow flawlessly. This is the perfecting blending brush!
Flawless Concealer Brush: So this brush worked well for concealing blemishes. But I wouldn't recommend using it for the undereyes. It came off a bit streaky.. I'd rather use my fingers. But for blemishes, dark spots, etc, this worked well!

That's it for my first haul guys! Please let me know if this was helpful, or if there is anything I should change! Hope this was informative, ladies! Have a lovely day,
xo, Rotem ♥
Guys! Just a quick post. Make sure you're following me on Twitter! :) Thanks boos
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi beauties! Of course makeup is fabulous and beautiful, but embracing natural beauty is way better! Here are 5 super quick ways to look gorgeous without using makeup.

1. Wash your face
If you want flawless skin, you need to take care of it! I'll post my skincare routine soon. I know some people have tough skin to deal with but just keep doing your best to take care of your skin and finding the right products for you! Cleanse your skin daily, exfoliate and use a mask about once a week or whenever you feel like you need to. Your skin will be super smooth and you will see the biggest difference! Take your makeup off every night!!

2. Lip Balm
If you have chapped lips, use lip balm to smooth them out. You can also get a tinted lip balm for some color!

3. Moisturize
Moisturize your face after every wash. I use a daily moisturizer after I wash my face in the morning, and a night moisturizer after I wash my face at night, and before bed. My skin is perfect in the morning! I suggest using a moisturizer with at least SPF-15 to protect your skin from sun damage during the day and make sure it includes vitamins.

4. Nose Strips (Optional)
Some people react badly to this, so make sure your skin isn't too sensitive. But if you have blackheads on your nose, i definitely suggest these! There are some DIY nose strips online if you don't want to buy them, although they're cheap. Try these if you have blackheads! My nose is so smooth after I use these. You can find them in any drugstore (I got mine at CVS).

5. Shape your eyebrows
Shaping your eyebrows makes the biggest difference! It completely changes your face. If you don't want to shape them, just get them cleaned up and you will see a huge difference!

Hope this helps guys! Embrace natural beauty :) no girl needs makeup to be beautiful
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi prettiesss(: My mom just came home after a few months of being away, so I haven't had time to blog! I'll probably post a haul or skincare routine tomorrow. So stay tuned! I've been working out tons, so let me know if you want a workout routine or something! Oh! By the way, I got that Adhesive Bra that has no straps or a back that every one raves about.. I'll try it out & post a review on it. I got a bunch of other goodies so you will probably see that in a haul! Other than that, I'm waiting on my ELF shipment to arrive for a haul & review!! :) Make sure you follow me on twitter for more updates & such: @rotemxo
Have a productive and beautiful day, dolls! 
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi dolls :) if you're really into defined lip, bold or not, here are some tips on how to achieve that! I'm really into nude lips lately, because I love dramatic eyes. But red lips are also my thing when I rock the neutral eyes! Regardless, you can use these tips on both looks, so no worries :)

First, make sure you apply lip balm, I normally do this while I apply my foundation & eye makeup, just to give the balm time to set before you put your lip products.. so it doesn't mix together and look all yucky. I use the EOS Clear Lip Balm in Summer Fruit - $2.79, I really want to try the pink strawberry one though, yum! These are so cute, i love the packaging and it works great for me..for this price you really can't go wrong.

Then, apply your fave lip liner, make sure the liner matches your lipstick! If you want your lips to appear bigger, then line a TINY bit outside of your lips, but don't go overboard. You don't want to look like a clown! Lining your lips will prevent bleeding & give you a more defined look.

Now, my fave part, lipstick! Apply your lipstick and make sure it matches your liner, be careful not to apply outside of where you lined your lips! If you have trouble with that, try using a lip brush to apply your lipstick for easier application.

Optional: I apply a highlight on top of my cupid's bow. This makes a big difference for me! You guys should try it!

Last but not least, if you want more of a glow, add your favorite lip gloss on top. If you like your look the way it is, then leave this part out.

TIP: For a more defined look, and prevention of bleeding lipstick, line the outside of your lips with a concealer & a small concealer brush. Make sure it's the color of your skin & make sure you blend!

EXTRA TIP: To prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth (embarrassing!), put your finger in your mouth & suck to clean the inside of your lips from excess lipstick! Sounds & looks awkward, but gets the job done  :)

These are all the lip tips I have for you ladies today! Let me know if these helped you!! :) 
xo, Rotem ♥
The way I learned to do makeup, and most of everything I know about it has come from watching YouTube videos! Most of us sit and watch beauty related videos 24/7, if you're as makeup crazy as I am, of course!
So here's a top 5 favorite beauty gurus on YouTube, I obviously have many more faves, but here's a few, no specific order.
1. Jlovesmac1
I've been watching Jarmaine's videos for literally years now, she's probably the bubbliest beauty guru you'll find on YouTube! Her channel has a lot of awesome looks, tips & tricks, outfits, etc. You'll definitely love this girl and find yourself laughing throughout the video haha.
1. Nitraab
She is probably my current favorite YouTuber. Her looks are insaneee, my favorite looks I've seen on YouTube. She's also really sweet and funny! She posts tips & tricks, hauls, etc. Check out her videos!
3. GregoryGorgeous
I'm such a fan of this guy, once you watch his videos, you'll want to be his best friend. He's so funny, talented, and an awesome beauty guru! I think he's very inspiring and super fabulous! 
4. NicoleGuerriero
Nicole is so pretty & her videos are actually very informative! She has plenty of cute looks, and if you want reviews on products, I think her reviews are the best!
5. GossMakeupArtist
Ok, I know he's not a girl. But his advice is crazy good! I've learned tips & tricks from his channel that I've never even heard anywhere else! You definitely need to subscribe to this guy.

Check out these beauty gurus on YouTube & let me know if you love them as much as I do!
Thanks for reading :*
xo, Rotem ♥






Guys, I am completely obsessed with this look!!
All I did was take the ELF Essential Custom Eyes in Teal-$1.00, which is so pigmented for only 1$, & I smoked it out with a brown in the crease & a black on the outer V!! 
All the face products are the same as my neutral look and are listed there :)
By the way..still growing out those brows -__-
Do you like?!

P.S. Let me know if you have any requests for looks/reviews/how to's, etc.
xo, Rotem ♥
Hi dollllls<3 Here's a couple tips to get your makeup lasting all day without creasing or melting off!

First, start with a cleansed face, and then moisturize & prime your face. I use the ELF Studio Mineral Infused Face Primer- $6.00. It may be only $6.00 but I swear on it, it seems like it would be oily, but it really creates a smooth canvas for foundation application, your make up will last!

Then apply your foundation & concealer as you normally would, make sure it's blended of course. And next you need to apply powder to set your makeup. The common mistake people make is to swipe your brush as you apply powder, don't do that!! You're only going to move your foundation and concealer, and smudge everything rather than set it. When you set using a powder, you want to gently pat it in. I promise you'll see a difference! This will make your makeup stay put all day.

After you're done, I suggest using a setting spray. This makes your makeup stay on all day and gives a more natural finish. I use the ELF Studio Makeup Mist & Set- $3.00. High end: Skindinavia Makeup Finishing Spray- $29.00.

Stay tuned for tips! ;)

Let me know how these tips worked for you!! :) xo, Rotem ♥
 Truly apologize for the eyebrows, guys.. growing those bad boys out :)
anyways! Here's another neutral look. I think I'm going to start using liquid liner again.. comes out way darker! I used gel liner here.
I used the Revlon Colorstay 16 Hour Eye Shadow in 505 Decedant.
Stay tuned for more looks dollsss 

xx, Rotem ♥
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder in 720 Sunny -$2.99

 New - So packaging is better looking.

E.L.F Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Powder - $3.00

 Old - so packaging is worn out.
Keep in mind that I use these products to contour, so that is how i'll review them! :)

Packaging: Both of these products are compact, you can keep them in your purse for on the go touch ups!

 They both contain mirrors inside, so that's a plus for both.

Shimmer VS Matte: The downside to E.LF is the shimmer! When contouring, you don't want shimmer, but it's very slight so it works for me! The NYC is matte, so that's a plus for NYC.
Long lasting? I found that ELF lasts me all day, whereas NYC lasts only a few hours. However, I do think this is because NYC is a bit light on my tan skin tone.
How it applies? I find that the NYC barely applies on my skin (again, probably because I'm tan).  I did have to go over my face a couple of times to get my desired pigment. Try ELF if you want more definition. ELF applies very well and is very pigmented.
Color: *My hand is darker than my face. However, I still find that the ELF shows up more on me. ELF is more brown, whereas NYC is more orange. I think if you are lighter than me, you should definitely try NYC. If you are more my skin tone, definitely ELF.
Right: ELF
Left: NYC 
Sorry it's kind of blurry guys I'm still getting used to this!

 xo, Rotem ♥
PRODUCTS USED

Eyes:
Maybelline Define-A-Brow - Medium Brown
E.L.F Eyelid Primer
Revlon Colorstay quad - 505 Decadent
Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner - Blackest Black
Maybelline Masterdrama - Midnight Master
Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express - J505 Glam Black

Face:
E.L.F Mineral Infused Face Primer
Revlon Photoready Foundation - 009 Rich Ginger & 010 Caramel (mix)
Mac Studio Fix - NC43
Maybelline Coverstick Corrector - Yellow
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer - 30 Medium
Derume Mineral Finishing Powder
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder - Sunny (contour)
E.L.F Contouring Blush & Bronzer (blush)
E.L.F Healthy Glow Bronzing Powder - 2401 Sun Kissed (highlight)
E.L.F Makeup Mist & Set Spray

Lips:
EOS Summer Fruit Lip Balm
Estee Lauder Lip Defining Pencil - A27 Spice
NYC Lipstick - 314 Petal