The Glam Life

For as long as I could remember I have always wanted to start my own youtube channel. I would sit in my rom and just binge watch youtube videos till 3 in the morning. From beauty bloggers, family channels to vloggers, I love them all. I always would create video ideas in my head dreaming that one day I wanted to create videos too but I’ve always been afraid of the obvious, “what if no one watches my videos?”, “What if people say mean things about me in the comments?” But after a while I changed up my mindset and decide to create my own youtube channel.

I created my channel during the middle of my second semester in college. I currently only have two videos up, and thats because second semester my classes got a little more challenging and finals creeped up on me so studying has been my main priority, also editing is super time consuming and so is filming good content. From my experience with those two videos I’ve uploaded I was really happy with the turnout. I currently have 65 subscribers, which isn’t a whole lot compared to all those huge youtubers but I’m extremely proud that with one video I gained that much followers and I pray it only grows from there. I got 827 views on my first video which was an “about me” kind of intro video and on my second post that was a vlog I got 327 views. For a new youtuber I would say that is very successful, I didn’t really promote the videos as much as I wanted to just because I was really shy about them at first but I feel that I did really well with them.

Well that is my experience with doing something totally out of my comfort zone, and if you ever wish you could do something you’ve always wanted to try or if you want to start a youtube channel my best advice to you is GO FOR IT. I was extremely afraid at first and worried about what everyone else would think about me after but, at the end of the day WHO CARES. People are going to criticize no matter who you are or what you do so why not live life happy and with no regrets. This was something I wanted to do for years and I finally did it, I feel so happy and more myself than ever. At the end of the day if this isn’t successful for me, just knowing that I tried something new and gave it my all makes me happy and accomplished. So from me to you, GO FOR IT give it your all and you will live with no regrets. Like aways don’t forget to come back and stay updated with all my latest blog posts. I hope you enjoyed this fun little inspirational post and I encourage you to push your limits and try something you have always wanted to try. Don’t forget to follow me on all my social media AND my new YouTube channel of course, like and subscribe! XOXO -Esmer

When I first heard that I had to create a blog for my online media class I was ecstatic! As an Electronic Media major, I love all things having to do with social media and being able to create a blog about all my favorite things and sharing them with all my followers has been a fun rollercoaster overall. The main thing I would want to improve is the entire look of my site, I would definitely want to make this blog look more professional but fun and girly at the same time. I tried my best to promote all my posts on my social media platforms but didn’t promote the posts on platforms such as Pinterest and Facebook, I will be promoting all my future posts on those sites to grow my viewer numbers. I would say that my best experience with this blog project has been the feedback from my friends and just people who enjoy viewing my posts. I really like hearing what everyone has to say and getting opinions and even new ideas that I can create new posts with. I really want to professionalize this blog and continue working on it because, not only is it fun but it could really help me in the future. I plan on pursuing a electronic media/broadcasting career and having this blog on my resume would look great for future job opportunities.

My most popular week was the week of April 10th through the 16th, I got 64 views and 44 visitors within this week which was very exciting for me and pushed me to keep posting new content. The most popular blog post I had during this journey was my “Latest Skin Care Hack”, I got 36 views and 22 visitors on this post. I would say that this was my most popular post because who doesn’t want to get the most perfect skin on a budget, this hack changed my life and I hope it changed my readers too. I’m very glad I started up this blog because I can not only post things on my blog about beauty tips I love but I can also promote them on instagram and twitter and just share all my posts with all my follows on their too. I enjoy expressing myself in the world of all things beauty and fashion and this blog really helps me show my very own brand to others. I hope you enjoyed my journey and continue to keep updated with all my future post because I will be continuing this blog, and stay tuned for the new update and professional girly look coming soon! Don’t forget to follow me on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER, I hope you enjoyed reading about this wonderful journey of mine and once again come back for new posts! XOXO -Esmer

Do you ever just scroll through instagram and see how cute all your favorite celebrities are looking in all their posts and then wonder, “how the heck can I make that look happen?” But look no further I have found the absolute best website that sells everything from clothing, shoes, accessories to home interior! For all genders and ages too, crazy I know right this website is not only affordable but super great quality all around.

The store I’ve been talking about is SHIEN! This has been my all time favorite online shopping website since I started college, I purchased all my back to school clothes on here from leggings, sports bras, graphic Ts, rompers, pjs and much more! the quality of every single item Is amazing and extremely hard to believe when you see the prices because, when I say these items are affordable I really mean AFFORDABLE. An average swimmie in the quality and style of the ones on SHEIN would cost you around $50 anywhere else but I’ve purchased some for as low as $13. On top of such great quality, style and prices SHEIN is constantly having deals on free shipping and up to 99% off sales!

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In the gallery above I posted just some of the items I got on SHEIN and currently my closet is covered in SHEIN items! SHEIN has helped me look cute at an affordable price, what else would you want SHEIN has it all! I recommend this website to anyone and everyone who wants to save a little cash in style. Hope you enjoy this blog post and don’t forget to follow me on all my social media platforms as well as stay up to date with all my latests posts! Don’t forget to shop SHEIN! XOXO -Esmer

Tired of your basic everyday Starbucks orders? I was too until I discovered all these different ways to order at Starbucks and fell in love. Since I learned about all these different drinks, I definetly have much more of a variety to choose from. Keep reading to find a new order that matches your coffee tastes from refreshers, teas, frappuccinos, iced and hot coffees!

So, my ALL TIME favorite secret order is the Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with banana and java chip, this is kinda like a banana chocolate chip smoothie but as a frappuccino and it’s absolutely delicious! Next is the Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino with white mocha syrup instead of the regular mocha syrup, this is kind of like on Oreo frappuccino and its also a great drink. Now for teas you have to try half Valencia orange refresher and half passion tea with no water and 1-3 pumps of peach syrup, this is the best peach tea ever! my next refresher option that I love is the cool lime refresher with classic and peppermint syrup blended with ice and garnished with lime wheels, this is the closest thing to motto straight from Starbucks.

Now I won’t leave you with just that, the two final secret drinks that I love are the Nutella Latte and the Horchata Frappuccino. For a Nutella latte just ask for a caffe moist and add a pump of chocolate and hazelnut syrup drizzled with caramel for that chocolaty taste. For that Horchata Frappuccino simply order a chai creme frappuccino and ask for cinnamon dolce syrup vanilla syrup and chai topped with cinnamon for that classic sugary horchata taste! I hope you all enjoyed my very own Super Secret Starbucks Menu and remember, SHHHH it’s a secret! don’t forget to keep updated with all my latest blog posts and follow me on all my social media platforms! XOXO -Esmer

Do you have problems finding that perfect skin care product at the perfect price for you? I did too at one point, I tried dermatologists, over the counter products and even family remedies and nothing seemed to work for my skin. I have normal skin but at one point in my life I definitely had stubborn acne that was extremely hard to control. No prescribed creams or medicines seemed to work for me and neither did those popular skin products from my local drug stores. I was so ready to give up trying to solve the problem because each product I purchased would always seem to let me down.

One day I brought the conversation up with one of my friends and she recommended a bar of soap from Walmart. I know what you’re thinking, really a bar of soap? Yes a simple bar of soap that I purchased for only two dollars changed my life. Within two weeks I was already seeing results, first it dried out my face and then left my skin clear and glowing. I have never been able to be confident in my skin without make up on, but for the past three months I have been going everywhere with not a drop of foundation on my face.

The bar itself is called Grisi Soap Bio Sulfur, it comes with either a single bar of soap, a bar of soap with some acne cream, just acne cream or even a special acne drying ointment. They’re all the same brand and I would recommend starting with the bar of soap and then moving on and adding the other products to your skin routine because they’re all amazing products. this soap can dry your face out A LOT but that is just how clearing your skin works. All these products are super affordable and easy to use! I hope this helps you with your acne/skin problems and you fall in love with the product just as much as I did. Stay updated with all my latests posts and ill see you in the next one! XOXO -Esmer

Have you ever been so bored that you go through every social media app on your phone and still are left with nothing to do? Have you tried keeping up with blogs? Blogs are one of the best places to go when you’re looking for inspiration, new places to shop, skin care products and even tips on everyday life needs. There are so many bloggers out there that you can find on Instagram, snapchat, Pinterest and even twitter. Keep reading to see who my all-time favorite bloggers are and how it is they inspired me to create my very own!

My all-time favorite bloggers are actually the Belbel twins. Samantha and Alexis share a blog called, A Double Dose and it is definitely the ultimate fashion beauty and lifestyle blog ever! I came across these girls on Instagram because I was seeking inspiration for my blog and decided to follow more beauty and fashion influencers. Samantha and Alexis are the cutest twins ever with the most fashionable and up to date styles. 

The style of their blog is super clean and girly and their content is absolutely amazing. The way they shoot their pictures for each post is super eye catching and they really know how to catch your attention by just glancing at an image. They really style their photos perfectly and shoot all the perfect angles. their Instagram’s are super cute too, I love how they keep a style throughout all their posts and their themes are very clean, white, and pink and it’s all just so eye appealing. I hope you enjoyed this post and that it inspires you to find your very own favorite blogger too keep up with and get inspired by. Thank you for reading and come back for more posts soon! Lots of love, XOXO! -Esmer

Are you seeking for ways to stay away from stress and be as healthy as can be? As many college students may know, keeping up with a set routine and schedule can be very difficult. Personally, my schedule can go from consistent to crazy in a blink of an eye! I like to keep myself organized and have a personal goal each day. Throughout this post I will explain ways in which I keep my body and mind healthy and calm. 

Let’s start with my eating habits, I have weighed between 111 and 125 pounds throughout all of high school and now college, I am about 5’2 and pretty healthy if you ask me. Now how do I keep this up? It’s simple! First off, I try to keep the same routine within my meals every week, sometimes I’ll change a couple things here and there, and I also like to treat myself to a yummy snack once or twice a week. I definitely try to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner but with my work, school, and cheer schedule that sometimes doesn’t happen. For breakfast I either make a strawberry, blueberry, and flax seed smoothie mixed with water, or I make eggs cooked in an avocado with a side of bacon and fruit with some water. For lunch I eat a salad mixed with grilled chicken, shrimp or just chopped up ham with water. Finally, for dinner I like to cook different things every week. Things I’ve cooked in the past month are, zucchini pasta with tomato sauce, grilled chicken topped with melted cheese and a side of cauliflower rice with veggies, and lastly the third thing is carved out zucchini filled with ground beef and topped with melted cheese and creamy tomato sauce with some water. Throughout the day I like to snack on nature valley granola bars or blue diamond almond snack packs and I drink lots of WATER all day. I would say that my diet is very clean and healthy so once in a while I like to treat myself to some cookies or chips mainly on Saturdays and Sundays just to keep my weekdays clean.

Moving on to my schedules and organizing my life. I pretty much have a set school, work and practice schedule but fitting in my exercise, sleep, skincare, studying, and me time schedule is what gets chaotic. I keep a white board on the back of my door with a monthly calendar, a planner for all my studying needs, a to do list magnet on my fridge, reminders on my I phone and sticky notes on my laptop desktop. I know this may sound crazy but without all these things my life would be turned upside down. I like to manage my time by setting hourly schedules for everything, I leave about two hours every night for studying, two hours for a little cardio and abs and whatever time is left for chilling out in bed and watching shows on my laptop until I fall asleep. Next, I make sure I spend about five to eight minutes in the mornings and nights to wash my face and apply any products necessary. I like to sleep from about 11pm to about 9 am every weekday, and on weekends I usually do any grocery shopping, cleaning and studying necessary as well as spend time with friends or just relaxing in my room.

This is pretty much an overview of how I keep my life organized and on a set routine as best as I can on top of being an everyday college student. I know things may get chaotic especially around midterm or finals week but, my best advice to you during those times would be to make sure you eat something healthy, drink lots of water, and just try and set a temporary schedule that will keep you on track and finishing any tasks necessary as early as possible. I hope you enjoyed this little inside scoop to my life style and stay updated with my next posts. See you soon! Lots of love. XOXO -Esmer

Like any other make-up lover, I of course do not only have ONE make up bag. I have extremely too much make up to fit into a single bag, but as an everyday college gal I do have that little bag filled with everyday items that I can use to complete a look in about ten minutes. All items will be linked below and I will also feature some pictures of my favorite everyday products as well. Now let’s take a peek! 

First, I’ll start with the bag of course, I have a “Iconic Medium Cosmetic” style bag from Vera Bradley. I love it because, it is perfect for on the go and fits great in your purse or backpack for touch-ups during the day. For my foundation I always stick to the Maybelline Fit Me Matte in shade 120 classic ivory, its super affordable and perfect for my skin. I’ve been stuck on this foundation for about 2 years. My favorite everyday eyeshadow palette is the Maybelline Lemonade Craze, I’m such a warm tone pink type of girl and this palette is perfect for me. It has mattes and shimmers and every shadow you need to complete the perfect everyday look, it also fits perfectly in my makeup bag. 

My all-time favorite mascara is the L’Oreal Lash Paradise mascara, it is the perfect dupe for the Better Than Sex mascara and extremely affordable. Next is blush of course! I use the Milani Rose Powder blush in shade “Tea Rose.” For highlight I keep the Wet n Wild MegaGlo Highlighting Powder in shade “Golden Flower Crown.” I don’t normally wear highlight but when I do this is my favorite shade. Lastly for my lips I normally have two moods, if I’m feeling like I want to wear a pink/nude shade I use the Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipstick in shade “Seduction”, and when I feel like wearing a darker shade I use the Sephora Cream Stain Liquid Lipstick in shade “Chili Pepper.” Most of the items in my makeup bag are affordable drug store products and that Sephora lip stain is probably the only product on the pricey side. These are my top everyday makeup products, I hope I’ve inspired you to add some new products into your bag or even create your own everyday makeup bag if you don’t have one! Don’t forget al products and prices will be linked below! Thank you for reading and see you on my next post! XOXO

At school or even at work things can get a little stressful. Wait what am I saying, I mean things can get A LOT STRESSFUL! Sometimes the things we decide to do while we’re stressed aren’t always the best, but I might have something you can try that is both stress relieving as well as lots of fun. When I feel stressed from school, work or from practice I draw and paint in my journal or on canvases. I’m no artist of course, but when you do this everything just feels like it is getting lifted off your shoulders.

How To Start:

To start off you can get a sketch journal from Marshalls or Ross, I got mine from Marshalls because they’re both cute and extremely affordable. Once you’re comfortable with drawing in the journal move it to a canvas! I usually purchase my canvases at 5 Bellow or any Dollar Tree, they’re good quality and also very affordable, especially if you think you’ll need to start over. It took me a couple tries to feel comfortable to start painting on the canvases but it wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be. Once you finish your painting on the canvas you immediately fall in love with it and want to hang it up or obviously post a snap of it. Painting has always helped me feel a little less stressed especially during finals week or even when I’m just bored in my dorm with nothing to do. Below I will link some sites where you can find sketch journal and canvases as well as prices for each. I hope this fun tip helps you put an ease to your stress and give you a fun new hobby as well!

• Tj Max journal
• 5 Below
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• Dollar Tree

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Welcome to The Glam Life! I am Esmer Zamora, a freshman at Texas State University located in San Marcos, TX majoring in Electronic Media with a minor in Spanish. I am an energetic, happy gal who loves the beach and always getting glammed up! I love being around my family, enjoying life & spoiling my puppy! This blog will focus on glam hacks for your everyday needs. As a college girl I have come up with many beauty, fashion and lifestyle hacks that suit my everyday style. I have always been extremely obsessed with providing tips and tricks on makeup, hair, fashion and everyday essentials.

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While writing this blog I hope to provide my readers with every beauty, fashion, life/living hacks and diy’s that I have come up with so far and keep an update on new tips and tricks I create a long the way. The audience I wish to reach out to are girls ages 15 and up who are interested in living a glamorous life in a simple, fun & easy way. I also desire to keep all my social media platforms up to date with posts that will be relevant to the content on my blog.