Saturday, September 21, 2013
iOS 7
Hello,
My lovely blog readers!
Oh, my.... it has been so long since I have been on here! I am SO sorry, with school I just have been really busy with homework, friends, homecoming week, everything, but I am very happy to be writing this! If you haven't noticed by the way I talk/type this is Alyssa! I am the one of the two of us that has a 5th generation iPod, so last night I updated my iPod... My thoughts? I hated it, all of it! That was my first impression, but then I got looking around a bit, and tried everything out, overall i'm pretty happy with it, I guess.
Here are a few things I enjoy about iOS 7
1. ITunes Radio- I am VERY happy about the ITunes Radio, it is such a great feature, I am going to use it all the time! Not only do I get to listen to songs I love for free, but it also plays songs similar to songs I already like! It is like Pandora, so yes, it has ads too! You can search playlists by artist or song and it will come up with a playlist of songs. Usually when I search for a playlist by an artists name there are only 2 songs actually by that artist and the others are of similar genre. In my opinion it is a great feature!
2. Lock screen/In-app control panel- I love the fact that I can change, pause, fast forward, or rewind songs from almost any app or location on my IPod! Also, I can turn on/off WiFi, Airplane mode, Bluetooth, AirDrop, and Do not disturb from the panel! Adjusting brightness is nice, because I always turn up/down the brightness depending on where I am/ how bright it is, and its annoying to have to close out of an app, go to settings, go to brightness, then close out of settings, and open the app again... -_- yeah. Now there is no need for a flashlight app, because it is right there whenever you need it! Other useful features are a calculator, alarm clock/timer, and the camera app!
3. The "Double-Click" of the home button- This is really nice, its almost like a history type thing, it allows you to move back and forth between apps without having to close your app, find your other app, open it, then close it, find your other app and then open it again! It just saves so much time! Also, if you're like me and get off-track easily then end up forgetting what you were doing before, you can look through it to find what you were doing!
4. The Photos app- I love the new part of this app that allows you to see when the picture was taken/saved! I have been wanting this for a long time, because I am a person who is big on remembering everything I possibly can! I love taking picture "evidence" of things I do because what if one day I forget everything, how will I know who my friends are, what my favorite thing to do is, how will I remember what my makeup looked like August 19th 2013? I wouldn't :( The last one was a pathetic example, but you get what i'm saying.. hopefully.
There are a few other features I also enjoy... here are a few things I don't like about iOS 7
1. Apps designs- Okay, I REALLY hate how the new apps look, they are way too "Cartooney" and Bubble-like for me! I really liked the old designs a lot better...
2. Music app- It took me a while to figure out where everything was/ how it worked! I couldn't figure out how to make it just repeat one song, and it was just really confusing at first! Also, I very strongly dislike the white design on the music "Border". I have always preferred the dark look to the music stuff, but now everything is white, even the par that shows the battery, and I really don't like it at all.
3. Automatic downloads on unwanted items- When I updated my IPod it added songs, tv shows, and a movie that I had hand picked NOT to be on my IPod... so, I had to go through all my songs, tv shows, and a movie to delete all the stuff I had already deleted before -_- I didn't want it there for a reason!!!!!!!!!
So, yeah. I don't know if I like it better than iOS 6, I was really surprised when I looked at my IPod for the first time after the update, it felt like (and still does) I had a completely new IPod. I think it may just be that my 4th generation IPod, and my 5th generation IPod were so similar that I just got so used to it being that way for about 3 years! With time I will get used to it, and It will become normal! Overall, I like it.
~Alyssa~
xoxo :)
My lovely blog readers!
Oh, my.... it has been so long since I have been on here! I am SO sorry, with school I just have been really busy with homework, friends, homecoming week, everything, but I am very happy to be writing this! If you haven't noticed by the way I talk/type this is Alyssa! I am the one of the two of us that has a 5th generation iPod, so last night I updated my iPod... My thoughts? I hated it, all of it! That was my first impression, but then I got looking around a bit, and tried everything out, overall i'm pretty happy with it, I guess.
Here are a few things I enjoy about iOS 7
1. ITunes Radio- I am VERY happy about the ITunes Radio, it is such a great feature, I am going to use it all the time! Not only do I get to listen to songs I love for free, but it also plays songs similar to songs I already like! It is like Pandora, so yes, it has ads too! You can search playlists by artist or song and it will come up with a playlist of songs. Usually when I search for a playlist by an artists name there are only 2 songs actually by that artist and the others are of similar genre. In my opinion it is a great feature!
2. Lock screen/In-app control panel- I love the fact that I can change, pause, fast forward, or rewind songs from almost any app or location on my IPod! Also, I can turn on/off WiFi, Airplane mode, Bluetooth, AirDrop, and Do not disturb from the panel! Adjusting brightness is nice, because I always turn up/down the brightness depending on where I am/ how bright it is, and its annoying to have to close out of an app, go to settings, go to brightness, then close out of settings, and open the app again... -_- yeah. Now there is no need for a flashlight app, because it is right there whenever you need it! Other useful features are a calculator, alarm clock/timer, and the camera app!
3. The "Double-Click" of the home button- This is really nice, its almost like a history type thing, it allows you to move back and forth between apps without having to close your app, find your other app, open it, then close it, find your other app and then open it again! It just saves so much time! Also, if you're like me and get off-track easily then end up forgetting what you were doing before, you can look through it to find what you were doing!
4. The Photos app- I love the new part of this app that allows you to see when the picture was taken/saved! I have been wanting this for a long time, because I am a person who is big on remembering everything I possibly can! I love taking picture "evidence" of things I do because what if one day I forget everything, how will I know who my friends are, what my favorite thing to do is, how will I remember what my makeup looked like August 19th 2013? I wouldn't :( The last one was a pathetic example, but you get what i'm saying.. hopefully.
There are a few other features I also enjoy... here are a few things I don't like about iOS 7
1. Apps designs- Okay, I REALLY hate how the new apps look, they are way too "Cartooney" and Bubble-like for me! I really liked the old designs a lot better...
2. Music app- It took me a while to figure out where everything was/ how it worked! I couldn't figure out how to make it just repeat one song, and it was just really confusing at first! Also, I very strongly dislike the white design on the music "Border". I have always preferred the dark look to the music stuff, but now everything is white, even the par that shows the battery, and I really don't like it at all.
3. Automatic downloads on unwanted items- When I updated my IPod it added songs, tv shows, and a movie that I had hand picked NOT to be on my IPod... so, I had to go through all my songs, tv shows, and a movie to delete all the stuff I had already deleted before -_- I didn't want it there for a reason!!!!!!!!!
So, yeah. I don't know if I like it better than iOS 6, I was really surprised when I looked at my IPod for the first time after the update, it felt like (and still does) I had a completely new IPod. I think it may just be that my 4th generation IPod, and my 5th generation IPod were so similar that I just got so used to it being that way for about 3 years! With time I will get used to it, and It will become normal! Overall, I like it.
~Alyssa~
xoxo :)
Friday, September 20, 2013
Nails of the Night! For Homecoming 2013!
Since its not Monday. But it's a relevant post to tonight.
So it's my nail of the night for homecoming! If you check out my other blog, herestomyfirsttime I will be doing a post soon on my first homecoming experience.
Here's my manicure for homecoming!! Enjoy!!
On my ring finger- Sally Hansen extreme wear in Golden-I
On my other fingers - Sally Hansen extreme wear in Blue It!
I used the Sally Hansen fast drying too coat and the Nicole by OPI drip dry drops!
And since I have issues showing my feet lol I will tell you the polish on my toes!!
Covergirl outlast stay brilliant in Everbloom
Hope you enjoyed!!
Check out my other blog and lemme know your thoughts!
Love
Jacy
Sunday, September 15, 2013
My Favorite Candles For the Fall Season!
Hey Everyone!
Todays post will be a candle post.
I love candles a lot and i especially love the fall scents.
I need to go to BBW and grab a few more but i will tell you my top 3 favorite scents for the fall time! (These are all scents from bath and body works)
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1) Leaves - this is described as a rich blend of golden nectar, red apple and spiced berries. When i first tried this scent, since i heard it from so many people that it was their favorite i smelled it and i didn't like it. It has a lot of apple to it, but also the spice and warmth which is why its my favorite for the fall time!!
2) Pumpkin caramel latte - This is described as a warm rich blend of creamy pumpkin spiced caramel and sweet cream. This candle smells so so good. Just like a latte or a cappuccino You can smell the sweetness of the whipped cream, and the pumpkin isn't too strong, it just smells like fall. Delicious! this i think would be a good scent for almost anyone.
3) This one, since i don't have any of the new scents i will just tell you an all around category i love to get for the fall time. Last year i got cider lane, which smells just like apple cider, or just like a caramel apple. So pretty much any candle with an apple scent to it. With a bit of cinnamon or spice. Mmmhhhm. Delish. 
yes. these are just a few!!
hope you enjoyed! love
jacy
Todays post will be a candle post.
I love candles a lot and i especially love the fall scents.
I need to go to BBW and grab a few more but i will tell you my top 3 favorite scents for the fall time! (These are all scents from bath and body works)
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1) Leaves - this is described as a rich blend of golden nectar, red apple and spiced berries. When i first tried this scent, since i heard it from so many people that it was their favorite i smelled it and i didn't like it. It has a lot of apple to it, but also the spice and warmth which is why its my favorite for the fall time!!
2) Pumpkin caramel latte - This is described as a warm rich blend of creamy pumpkin spiced caramel and sweet cream. This candle smells so so good. Just like a latte or a cappuccino You can smell the sweetness of the whipped cream, and the pumpkin isn't too strong, it just smells like fall. Delicious! this i think would be a good scent for almost anyone.
3) This one, since i don't have any of the new scents i will just tell you an all around category i love to get for the fall time. Last year i got cider lane, which smells just like apple cider, or just like a caramel apple. So pretty much any candle with an apple scent to it. With a bit of cinnamon or spice. Mmmhhhm. Delish. yes. these are just a few!!hope you enjoyed! love
jacy
Thursday, September 12, 2013
What's In my ipsy Glam bag for September!
This is what's In my ipsy glam bag for September!!
John Frieda full repair full body shampoo and conditioner- trial size 1.5 fl oz.
NYX single eyeshadow- sparkling white. Full size
It's so big volumizing mascara by Elizabeth Mott- trial size 0.14 fl oz.
Star looks eye kohl- obsidian (black) full size 2.4 g
Em my Michelle Phan makeup samples- blush and eyeshadows from the out to lunch look
Hope you enjoyed!!!!
Hope you enjoyed!!!!Love
Jacy
Ps. Ipsy bags are 10$ a month and can be purchased on ipsy.com
Mani Monday!
I'm my are if ive used this or not before in a mani Monday. But I've been so busy lately I have time for nothing. I really love to blog but I have NO time. I will start to try and post one post a week.. Because that should be something I can do.
This is a mani Monday from beautybaby44 on YouTube. Hopefully I've never used it before lol!!
Love
Jacy
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Tip Tuesday!
Hey girls!
Todays post is going to be a short one.
Since it is a tip.
Hope you enjoy!!
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Fast way to make your dark circles disappear. Or pimples look almost unnoticeable.
USE A "FROZEN" SPOON!
You can use a spoon in the freezer for so many things.. youre tired in the morning, so you pull out your spoon/spoons and hold them to your undereye for a minute and you will feel more awake as well look like it too!
If you wake up, and you have a big event the next day, first day of school, a dance, or even a graduation type thing, and you have a HUGE zit.. right in the middle of your forehead or chin...
What can i do?!
Grab your frozen spoons and place on the spot, it will take down the swelling SO much and really make it look less noticeable.
This was a fast tip so hopefully you enjoy these!!
dont use something like this.. that would be a FAAAIL!
Love,
Jacy
you can also use this trick for so many other things too! i just told about the 2 most used ones.
Todays post is going to be a short one.
Since it is a tip.
Hope you enjoy!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fast way to make your dark circles disappear. Or pimples look almost unnoticeable.
USE A "FROZEN" SPOON!
You can use a spoon in the freezer for so many things.. youre tired in the morning, so you pull out your spoon/spoons and hold them to your undereye for a minute and you will feel more awake as well look like it too!If you wake up, and you have a big event the next day, first day of school, a dance, or even a graduation type thing, and you have a HUGE zit.. right in the middle of your forehead or chin...
What can i do?!
Grab your frozen spoons and place on the spot, it will take down the swelling SO much and really make it look less noticeable.
This was a fast tip so hopefully you enjoy these!!
Love,
Jacy
you can also use this trick for so many other things too! i just told about the 2 most used ones.
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