Hollywood Gush: My Favorite Famous Women

Dear Diary,

Recently, I made a post about my celebrity crushes. I love all the hunky, handsome men in Hollywood, but we all know women make a bigger impact.

From charities to campaigns, there are a few women in the spotlight that make me want to be a better person.

Here are just a few that I admire:

1.) Jessica Alba || Besides being one of the most beautiful women on Earth, she is also incredibly intelligent. She began her acting career when she was only thirteen years old. You may recognize her from the Fantastic Four movies.


2.) Emma Watson || I think this is pretty obvious. Not only is she Hermione from the Harry Potter movies, she is also a great activist in the feminism movement. She is so beautiful, and genuine. Emma even graduated from Brown University! 


3.) Lauren Conrad || She is one of my biggest role models. She is absolutely stunning. She is creative, and has a hard-working mentality. She started her own blog and designs after her acting career, and I aspire to be anything like her.


4.) Ellen DeGeneres || One of my favorite things about Ellen is her ability to make people laugh without being mean. She is an advocate for anti-bullying and animal rights. "Be kind to one another," is her motto. She is just an amazing woman who set a fantastic life for herself.

5.) Melissa McCarthy || If Melissa McCarthy had a role in a movie or a TV show, I've probably already seen it. Not only is she an amazing actress (I'm talking Sookie from Gilmore Girls),  she is brilliant and fearless and one of the funniest women in Hollywood. She reminds people that you do not have to be a size 00 to become a famous actress. She just does what she loves, and she is successful at being different. 


Who are your Favorite Famous Women?

Until next time,

Eliza Grace

How To Get Through A Breakup: With Help From The Gilmore Girls

Dear Diary,

I have been going through some tough stuff these past few years. I have had a breakup or two...some things have made me really sit back and think about who I am. 

Maybe some of my readers may have gone or going through a breakup right now. This may relate to a boyfriend or girlfriend, or even a best friend. 

Here are a few tips to get through this hard time:

1.) Wallow. || Forget what everyone says about trying to "forget" your significant other right off the bad. I'm not sure of your specific situation, but I know it is hard each time. Eat ice cream, watch The Notebook three times in a row, order pizza for four and eat all by yourself. Spend that first day/night pitying yourself, use an entire box of tissues for your tears. It is O.K. Just don't wallow for too long. A day or two is as much as you need. Please, don't prolong this part. 

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2.) Get rid of their stuff. || A gift they gave you, their seater, scarf, etc., needs to go. Maybe give it all back to them, or even keep all the items in a box and keep it in the back of your closet for a rainy day. You don't need their stuff in your life anymore. This is an extremely hard part. I'm sorry that I can't make it easier, but I can promise you that you will get through this. Be strong.

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3.) Delete their texts/voicemails/photos. || I have to admit that this was probably one of the worst things I went through with my breakup. I loved reading through our old cute texts, and listening to his voice any chance I got. But the photos are where it hits you. Try saving the photos are computer in a file that is password locked. Or maybe print them out and put them in your box of their things. Just keep them somewhere that you can't easily access. You can't keep remembering the good times, and blocking the bad.

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4.) Think it all through. || You broke up for a reason. Maybe you were the one to break it off...it that case, don't second guess yourself. Really think through the reasons of the breakup and remind yourself to keep strong. There is a reason for everything, even if that is not clear at this time. If you were the one broken up with, I feel for you. It's hard. It may be a bit more difficult to realize the reasons you broke up. Try talking to your ex if you can. Remember the good AND don't leave out the bad.

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5.) Don't go crazy. || Please, please, please do NOT, under any circumstances, call your significant other eight times in a row, leaving messages reminding them of how much you love them-only to turn in to angry cries (i.e. "Why did you break up with me?!"). You're used to talking on the daily, texting, FaceTime, voice calls, Skype, whatever. I know. It is the hardest thing to go from talking 24/7 to zip, zero, nothing at all. But give it time. Wait at least three days after the breakup to reach out. Ask them how they are, but do NOT cry and beg for them to change their minds and take you back. Be strong, you have got this.

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6.) Move on. || Go out with your friends. Meet new people. I'm not saying find another person to replace them. Rebounds are almost never the best idea. Just get out of your room. Live your life. Smile, laugh, dance. You'll feel so much better. 

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I hope this helps those of you who need it. This can apply to both friends and significant others, so please take these to heart. 

What do you do when you're going through a tough time?

Until next time,

Eliza Grace

Makeup Monday: My Favorite Lipsticks

Dear Diary,

I started wearing makeup when I was 13, which meant I had no idea what I was doing. The only thing I wore on my lips was cherry chapstick and maybe a light pink lipgloss at times. Now that I am older, I have been getting into tons of lipsticks. Lately it's become some sort of an obsession!

I don't know what it is about lip color that gives me a boost of confidence, but I love it.

Here are some lipsticks I have been really digging lately:

1.) Revlon Colorburst Matte Lip Balm in Sultry || I love this color! It is a perfect mix of mauve and pink that I can wear every day. It literally lasts for hours and also, it smells like peppermint!

2.) Pixel Lip Butter in Appreciative || This is my go-to lipstick. My only complaint is that it doesn't stay on as long as Id like it to.

3.) Covergirl Lipstick in A Different Grape || This is a bit darker color for me, but I kinda dig it. It makes me look older and more professional. It's definitely a fancier color! As far as it's longevity, it stays on pretty well throughout the day.

4.) Rimmel London Kate Lipstick in Rossetto || I love this nude color! It is definitely the perfect natural lipstick for my fair complexion. It doesn't stay on for too long, but it lasts longer than the Pixel lipstick, for sure!

5.) NYX Matte Lipstick in Siren || This is much, much darker than I would normally wear for a lip color, but it looks really good on me! I was surprised at how much I have come to love it. The color is a deep red that looks great for Fall and Winter, and the color lasts all day.

Every one of these lip colors are absolutely amazing. They are definitely my top five favorite lipsticks that I have been wearing recently. 


What are your favorite lipsticks?

Until next time,


Eliza Grace 

Dorm Room Tour || The Chubby Diaries

Dear Diary,

I have been living in a college dorm for about 6 months now, and I have finally decided to film a dorm tour. 



Here is the video:









Who has or is living in a dorm? 

Until next time,

Eliza Grace

Makeup Monday: Benefit They're Real Mascara

Dear Diary,

Something I've been pretty obsessed with lately is the "They're Real" mascara from Benefit. I have never loved a mascara more than I love this one-and that's saying something because I have a ton of mascaras. 

My eyes are not very long at all and they don't have much of a curl. With this mascara, I don't even have to curl my lashes before applying it. 

The Left picture are my lashes before I put on the mascara. 

The Right picture are my lashes after I applied the mascara

This is one eye done, and one eye without. Look at the difference!

 These are my eyes with mascara applied on both.

All in all, I am very pleased with this mascara, and I think it is now my go-to product! I am in love!

What makeup product is your current obsession?

Until next time,

Eliza Grace

What Bothers Me? : Top 4 Pet Peeves

Dear Diary,

Although I might not show it, I get annoyed very easily. Those of you who know me pretty well probably already know that. I'm trying to become harder to agitate, and that is something I plan on working on this year. New year means new me, right?

Anyway, lots of little things bother me that others may not even notice that happen. I guess that makes me an observer-which is a good thing. I think.


Here are my  top 4 pet peeves:

4.) Bumping into a stranger without apologizing. || Literally being so rude may not bother you, but I want to trip you when you don't say sorry. Just be nice, ya'll.

3.) Being late. || You  make an appointment with someone-keep it. If there is an emergency, or you're having a bad day, that is understandable, but when you are constantly late for things, that is when I get annoyed. I am the person is at least five minutes early for everything, and I am very impatient. I hate waiting for that one person who thinks they need more time than anyone else.

2.) Excessively loud noise. || I live in a dorm. I realize that 18-year-old girls like to have fun, but after elevon o'clock on a Sunday night is not the time I want to hear you screaming down the hallway. Remember there are other people around you. Be respectful, please.

1.) Interrupting someone. || Excuse you. If someone is talking, you need to wait your turn. Please do not start talking in the middle of someone else's sentence. That is incredibly rude. Just pay attention and be courteous. 


I may sound a tad rude, but I am sure a lot of you can relate. My main message here is be respectful to the people around you. It really isn't that difficult! I promise!

Do any of you share my frustrations? What are your pet peeves? 

Until next time, 

Eliza Grace

Cutting Out Soda: Month One

Dear Diary,

I've done it. I've cut soda out of my life. 

I have been a bit skittish about doing this in the past, but I think it is time for me to just do it. The health benefits outweigh the pain of a headache or two, right?

The first couple of weeks were a bit rough, unfortunately. I had huge headaches, and I am not the type of person to take an ibuprofen (I hate medicine). I soldiered through it, though.


I don't feel any different really. Surprisingly I haven't even craved the sugary beverage just yet. I even ordered an iced tea at Chick-Fil-A for lunch!

The hardest thing to cut out is definitely going to be Diet Coke. I pretty much live on that. It's actually quite embarrassing if I do say so myself.

I'm not sure how much of a difference cutting out soda will make, but I'm excited to see how this will work out.

If you want to see my other New Year Resolutions feel free.



What healthy choices are you making this year?

Until next time,

Eliza Grace