Forgive me for keeping it short today!
I would give you some great excuse like: I’ve been crazy busy or I had to deal with a sick kid or something not ridiculous but the truth is, I stayed up practically ALL NIGHT last night… reading. Reading! When there are like a million trillion things I need to do and comments I should be addressing and posts that need to be written.
Instead I read the end of my book that I couldn’t put down and instead of going to bed after that I read like every single review for the book on Amazon. Cause obviously I need to read the book reviews now that I’m done reading the book. Very productive. So now I’m practically nodding off while I write and squinting just to see the screen.
It was Amanda Knox’s book in case you were wondering, it’s good. It’s also is a little scary which added to my lack of sleep. I spook easily.
I’ll make it up to you next week with a brow post that’s gonna knock your socks off.
What I used:
Blush: Maybelline Bouncy Blush in Fresh Pink
Mascara: Benefit They’Re Real!
Foundation: Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.5 Tawny
Contour and base eyeshadow: L’oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder in Cocoa
Brows: Mac Eyeshadow in Brun
Lips: MAC Lipstick in Nicki 2
Under Eyeliner: Revlon Kajal Eye Pencil – That won’t be out til June DANG IT!
Top Eyeliner: MAC Liner in Teddy
Have a weekend filled with the reading/watching/doing of things that aren’t necessarily productive but do bring you joy:)
I set up an email devoted completely to Monday Makeovers.
If you are near, in, or planning to be in the Las Vegas area you can enter to getcher self a fun makeover at no charge!
I will also let you know periodically if I am going to be travelling to other cities and if you live in those, you can enter as well!
I am really excited because I think this will give me a chance to meet some of you guys and work on an array of different skin tones, ethnicities and face shapes to help answer questions and represent looks that everyone can relate to.
If you wanna enter here’s what you do:
Send an email to [email protected]
Subject line: Name and a random interesting fact about you (to make it fun:)
Email Body:
1. Where you live and when you will be in the Las Vegas area
2. A photograph of you (with your current skin tone – makeup on or off – either is fine)
3. Your phone number
4. Anything else you’d like to add
I’ll contact one or two ladies a month to arrange it.
I also have another option for my regular makeup services:
Cost: $100
Which includes a full makeup consult and eyebrow shaping.
Send an email to [email protected]
Subject Line: MAKEUP CONSULT
Email Body:
1. Availability dates.
2. Your phone number
3. Anything else you’d like to add
I will respond and let you know if I am available.
I’m really excited to hear from you guys!
Oh, and don’t forget to vote! Don’t know what the deal was with the voting but I think it’s fixed now!
So last week I mentioned that I am trying to get my bleached hair back into shape.
I think that there are a lot of things you can do to make your hair softer, silkier, more manageable and altogether prettier.
I figure the silver lining to my damaged locks is that I will be able to hunt down and try every product, natural remedy and old wives tale until I find the best and the brightest of the bunch.
If you have damaged hair: maybe you can join me in this adventure and share your results as well (so we can have a wide array of hair types and opinions)
If you already have the perfect thing; I am hoping you share that too!
If we work together we are gonna have the softest sexiest hair of our lives:)
I know it.
You know I don’t like to report on things until I know for sure that I love them. Which takes many uses, comparisons and sometimes before and afters. Yet I want you guys to be able to try what I am trying as well, so I’ll tell you now what I’m doing so far and what my first impression is. I’ll keep up updated and do a round up when I come to some solid conclusions
(ahhh the healthier days!)
Wen: Not exactly a first impression, I couldn’t use it when I had my extensions in though because conditioner breaks down the glue. So I am elated to be back in the saddle. (more about that HERE) Although, my friend Marissa told me over the weekend (when I asked her about her STUNNING hair) she washes hers with suave coconut conditioner!
Suave Coconut Conditioner: She says instead of shampooing use the conditioner and scrub really good rinse then follow if a vinegar rinse. Haven’t tried this yet but I’m pretty excited to.
Vinegar Rinse: I was really skeptical about this when I saw it on pinterest but with her recommendation, I gave it a shot. After washing you rinse your hair with it. Which closes the cuticle and makes it look shiny and soft. My biggest concern was that I would smell like a salad afterward but I am sniffing my hair as we speak and there isn’t a trace of vinegar. (when it was went I could still smell it a little The coolest part was that (as per her recommendation) I used about 10 drops of blue food coloring and 3 or 4 drops of red to tone it. Totally worked. Which was nice because as I said in my toning post the other day, the shimmering lights purple shampoo is very drying and obviously has sulfates. Initially I am very impressed and hopeful about this one.
Kerastase Mask & Elixir: This is amazing and very expensive. I love it so far but I used it mostly when I have my extensions in so I want to try it without so I can tell the difference better.
Coconut oil: Using it to keep the hair hydrated. I rub it into the ends during the day.
Taking my biotin and making sure to eat my veggies: Biotin is the hair health megavitamin. Hair health and body health are linked. Plus I just need more veggies anyway.
No Blow Drying: This is the single biggest difference I can see in my hair. I am not sure if its just my hair texture but my hair gets damaged so fast and easily by blow drying. I am avoiding it like the plague right now.
I’m also scrimping on: curling irons:cutting it down to once a week hairspray: by twirling or pin setting my curls I can get the body and hold I need with out a lot of alcoholic products. Brushing my hair when it’s wet: Hair is a lot weaker when soaked. I’m leaving it alone in it’s vulnerable state.
I can’t wait to hear what you guys have to say!
I’m also pretty excited to see how I did on the Allure contest last week and check out the challenges for this week, It’s the last week of the contest so it all comes down to this! Fingers crossed that I am still standing! If I am be sure to VOTE and to check out what I found at the drugstore for my $50 challenge.
(sometimes I get to the end of a post and have the distinct feeling that I have WELL overused exclamation points, I’m having that feeling right now so if you noticed that too, my apologies. It would be a very different world if all of us girls were actually exclaiming when we talked as much as we do when we write!!!!!!! haha)
