10 Ways You’re Sabotaging Yourself & How to Stop

10 Ways You're Sabotaging Yourself & How to Stop // Self Improvement, self help - eyeliner wings & pretty things

As always, a new year brings in a ton of self-reflection and resolutions, which inspired me to write this post. I was thinking about a lot of things I hope to change in the new year (which is a load of crap because you can just change whenever a new year is not necessary) and I thought, why not make it into a post? A lot of the things I’d like to improve on turned out to be things that are, in a way, sabotaging myself and my own happiness.

So, once again, here I am giving advice that I should also be taking. I need to stop giving good advice that I won’t take…definitely counting that as an unofficial number eleven on this list. Hopefully, if these are also ways you’re sabotaging yourself, you’ll make these changes with me.

Read More →

How to Conquer Busy Days

This shop has been compensated by CollectiveBias, Inc. on behalf of its advertiser, ZonePerfect. #MyLittleWins #CollectiveBias

How to Conquer Busy Days - Guide to Mastering Busy Days // eyeliner wings & pretty things

I find myself using, “I’m a busy girl” as an excuse and explanation for a ton of things in my daily life. I can’t call home because I’m a busy girl, I can’t cook a real dinner because I’m a busy girl, I can’t move from lying on the floor complaining about life because I’m a busy girl…you get the gist.

It’s become something of a joke at this point, but ultimately it’s fairly true. I love being busy, in fact I’ve written about the beauty of being busy, but it definitely does take a toll. All in all, it is possible to conquer busy days without losing your energy and your mind, it just takes a little bit of work, nourishment and motivation.

Read More →

10 Things To Do Before Starting A New Semester


10 Things To Do Before Starting A New Semester - How to Prepare For A New Semester // eyeliner wings & pretty things

As one semester ends, it’s time for another one to begin! It’s time to end whichever break you’re currently on and crawl out of bed to prepare for the next few months of classes, clubs and college life. Yay? Hopefully it’s a yay. Even if it’s not a yay for you to be starting a new semester, these tips will help you make the process a lot easier (and affordable).

Read More →

Guide to Actually Using Pinterest To Plan Your Wardrobe

Guide to Actually Using Pinterest To Plan Your Wardrobe - How to Use Pinterest to Form Your Style // ew & pt

Is anyone else absolutely addicted to Pinterest? I definitely am. I have a board for everything but some of my favorite boards are my clothesshoes, and accessory boards. Although I pin dozens of things on these, I don’t think I actually use Pinterest to plan my wardrobe. While my Pinterest boards display gorgeous baby pink dresses and stilettos, I find myself still wearing my favorite sweaters in rotation, black leggings and my most-worn boots.

I’m in a bit of a fashion rut and maybe you are, too. Or maybe you just want to take your style to the next level. So, pull open your Pinterest and let’s get started. Here’s how to use Pinterest to plan your wardrobe.

Read More →