Author Archives: Paige

• college lifestyle, beauty & fashion blogger | born & raised new yorker | lover of sharp wit & sharper eyeliner •

DIY Candy Corn Nails

EASY Candy Corn Nails: Halloween Nail Tutorial // eyeliner wings and pretty things

This is one of my absolute favorite nail designs. Firstly, because it’s so easy and, secondly, because they are SO CUTE. I do these every Halloween and they’re pretty popular across all of the Pinterest world.

Even if your nail art skill level is “can barely paint nails one color let alone three,” you can absolutely do this design. It’s quick, easy and the perfect accent for any Halloween costume!

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How To Be Ambitious (Without Burning Out)

How To Be Ambitious (Without Burning Out) - eyelinerwings&prettythings

I’ve been called “ambitious” more times than I can count on my hands and toes. Ambitious when I tried to make a huge chocolate cake frosted like a rabbit for Easter. Ambitious when I told my art professor I was going to fill my entire canvas with tiny swirls in less than one week. Ambitious. when I decided to write for 5 publications in one semester (aka my life right now). Ambitious when I started a blog. Most of those things ended up being successes. Others were failure by ambition.

While being ambitious is a generally good thing, seeing as it means “having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed,” the line between being ambitious and being in over your head is a fine one. So, from one ambitious millennial to another, here is some advice on keeping your ambition positive, avoiding being overwhelmed and being satisfied with your successes. 

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6 Time Saving Hacks To Speed Up Your Morning Routine

6 Time Saving Hacks To Speed Up Your Morning Routine // eyeliner wings & pretty things

Are you one of those people who has to set their alarm extra early to be on time? Are you often late for class or work because of your morning slump? Are you sick of sacrificing sleep when all you really need a streamlined morning routine? Are you sick of all of these questions?

Well, ladies and gents, these time saving hacks are going to help speed up your morning routine in no time. They might not make you a morning person, but your mornings are about to get much easier!

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How To Avoid Getting Sick In College

How To Avoid Getting Sick In College - 5 Ways To Avoid Getting Sick in College! // ew&pt

When you’re in close quarters with a ton of people, germs are literally everywhere. People get sick in college often and this time, mom isn’t there to make you soup and give you medicine. The solution? No, it’s not to make your mom come up to college or to make the trek home. The solution is to avoid getting sick in the first place!

Having gotten sick only twice during Freshman year despite having a roommate who was sick on a biweekly basis, I’d like to share some tips for how to avoid getting sick in college!

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