tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59141122562306469152024-03-14T00:59:13.559-07:00Death By ShoppingAmanda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381797817951116873noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914112256230646915.post-89982019161240976982013-07-27T20:11:00.002-07:002013-07-27T20:16:39.115-07:00Curl CPR: My Story<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">i
was in a hair rut. my fine, wavy/curly hair was soooo dry & the
ends were
fried from coloring and heat styling. seriously, my ends looked like
dead christmas trees!! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">i was in a destructive pattern of
overconditioning to soften, drowning and flattening my curls in the
process -- i'm talking to you, L'Oreal EverCreme Deep Nourishing Masque. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">the option to wear my hair curly had pretty much been taken away from me and i was pissed!! for years, i'd been trying to limit the sulfates &
silicones in my hair products, but after poking around
<a href="http://naturallycurly.com/">naturallycurly.com</a> (in desperation), i was serious about kissing
them goodbye for good this time*.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i><b>Wilted:</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">i
do a TON of research -- heavily influenced by consumer reviews -- before i buy things. in this journey, there have been some misses. however, this blog entry is about successes. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Blended Cutie Silky Swirls Shampoo</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.curlmart.com/product/blended-cutie-silky-swirls-shampoo/">$18.50 AT CurlMart</a> </b></span></span></div>
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only shampoo once or twice a week<b> -- </b>when my roots feel gross or there's that product buildup feel going on. i was in love with this shampoo the very first time i used it. it really cleans hair (even the length!) without
leaving it dry or tangled (tangling has been a HUGE recurring issue for
me with shampoos). my waves/curls feel soft but not weighed
down. it's sulfate & silicone free, so no stripping or buildup
worries. yes, it's a pricey & i can only get it online, but i really don't want to
wash my hair with anything else!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">EDEN Peppermint Tea Tree Conditioner</span></span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/tea-tree-conditioner/SBS-649320,default,pd.html">$8.49 at Sally Beauty Supply</a></span></span></b></span><br />
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& detangles without making my hair flat and limp. plus the
peppermint/tea tree-ness of it all feels AMAZING on my scalp, which
tends to get itchy (not shocking 'cuz my skin & hair have always
been dry).</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nutress Protein Pack Conditioner </span></span></b></span><br />
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><a href="http://nutresshair.com/products/protein-pack-conditioner">$1.99 to $10.99</a></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">figured out quickly that my hair LOVES protein! about twice a week, i comb this treatment through wet hair and leave it on overnight or all day on a day off. when i rinse, bouncy hair with smooth ends. i prefer this product to <a href="http://www.vitacost.com/giovanni-nutrafix-hair-reconstructor-6-8-fl-oz-1">Giovanni Nutrafix</a> because i don't have to mix or follow it with conditioner. i've recently gotten creative and added in coconut & rosemary essential oils to create a "maskier" experience, which seems to assist with shedding, but i haven't done it for long enough to report on whether those additives will help me grow my hair super-long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">light moisture & protein in an easy, spray on format. stuff hair always needs, but not too much of it, and a short & sweet ingredient list. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/curl-definer/SBS-341212,default,pd.html">$21.99 at Sally Beauty Supply</a> </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">grabbed this at Sally's one day when i was having a hard time finding <a href="http://www.curlmart.com/product/spiral-solutions-curl-enhancing-jelly/">Spiral Solutions Curl Enhancing Jelly</a> in-stock online. wow, am i glad!! this gives me the best curl formation of any product out there, hands down!! rake it through <i>soaking wet</i> hair. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">the drawback was that it takes FOR-EV-ER to dry, like hours, even with a little help from the hairdryer. i've started using less of it, shortening dry time, but then the hold isn't as good. so i add a little gel, like <a href="http://www.vitacost.com/giovanni-all-natural-magnetic-attraction-hair-styling-gel?csrc=GPF-716237180100&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=716237180100">Giovanni Magnetic Styling Gel</a>. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">despite plopping with a <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/turbie-twist/SBS-470100,default,pd.html">Turbie Twist</a> for awhile immediately following a shower, then clipping up sections in butterfly clips during additional drying/putting my face on time, i really get the absolute best, all-day volume and hold results when i diffuse. especially since who *really* has the time to let their hair air dry completely before they have to rush out the door to wherever??</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">also, you're supposed to let hair dry COMPLETELY (which again, takes a million years) before you touch it. i've found that "scrunching out the crunch" too soon definitely deflates my curls. sad face.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fairy Tales Coco Cabana Sun Spray</b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>$10.95 at Ulta </b></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">not an everyday product for me, but i do like it a lot. i use it when i'm headed to the beach or know i'll be outside all day in the summer. if i've heat styled, hairsprayed, and feel like my hair looks dull, i add this over top for shine. the coconut fragrance gives it a very beachy feel! =) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">* silicone & sulfate free as far as my basic cleanse/condition/treatment routine goes. i use styling products that may or may not be "curly girl"including styling gels, Redken Spray Starch, Garnier Volume Extend Dry Shampoo, and Beyond the Zone Smooth Criminal Humidity Blocking Hairspray.</span></span></div>
<br />Amanda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381797817951116873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914112256230646915.post-36187965962175321402013-07-27T09:08:00.001-07:002013-07-27T09:08:31.695-07:007/27/13 FOTD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Borghese Prima Viso Face Primer</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">NYX Above & Beyond Full Coverage Concealers in <i>Orange</i> and <i>Green</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cover Girl Simply Ageless Eye Corrector(<i>230</i>)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in <i>NW35</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cover Girl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3 in 1 Foundation in <i>855 Soft Honey</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Edward Bess Ultra Luminous Bronzer in <i>02 Desert Sun</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Laura Geller Ombré Baked Blush in <i>Pink Blossom</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ben Nye Banana Powder</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Milani Eyeshadow Primer</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Rimmel ScandalEyes Waterproof Eyeliner in <i>Nude</i> (inner corner/browbone)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in <i>Wicked</i> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in <i>Pink Chic</i> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">$3.99 at Target</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">you guys. this pencil is amazing!! i've used it every single day since i bought it, as an inner corner highlight color. usually alone, since it looks so natural yet so brightening at the same time. the even better news is that it can act as a fabulous base for times you wanna jazz it up & do a shimmery inner corner. so pissed that i shelled out money for the Pixi version years ago, and it's been collecting dust ever since. Rimmel's is way less expensive, creamier, and longer wearing.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">you should know that any mascara i love is going to be <i>volumizing</i>. until my early 20's, i was never really happy with any mascara i purchased (except maybe the old-school version of Maybelline Illegal Lengths in the 90's). i eventually figured out that this was because i had been buying lengthening formulas when the look i was going for was fuller, thicker lashes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Prestige My Waterproof Lashes </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Defining Mascara</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">between
summer weather & my obsession with YouTube beauty videos, finding a
great waterproof mascara was an emergency. unfortunately, reviews of
inexpensive waterproof mascaras are generally mediocre. i stumbled upon a
<a href="http://clumpsofmascara.com/2012/09/prestige-my-waterproof-lashes-mascara.html">blog entry</a>
for Prestige's, and was satisfied enough with that & the two
reviews on Ulta's website to give it a whirl. So glad I did!! VOLUME,
VOLUME, VOLUME. it's a bitch to take off, even with my HG <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2167129&productId=xlsImpprod810010&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat940007%20cat80034%20cat80174">Lumene Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover</a>. in fact, i have zero confidence that i've <i>ever</i> gotten all of it off. which in my mind means that it does its job.</span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">i was perfectly happy with <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Covergirl-305-Professional-Super-Thick-Lash-.3-oz/10319195">Cover Girl Super Thick Lash</a>,
$4.24 at Walmart. but i'm sure you can understand the insane habit of
continuing to look for the next best thing anyway. this Jordana mascara
is dirt cheap and has relatively good reviews. i have only worn it under
the Prestige waterproof so far, so i haven't discovered whether it
flakes & smudges when used alone. it does produce massive lashes
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Milani Runway Lashes<br />Instant Volume Mascara</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">$5.79 at CVS</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">while
we're at it, why cheat on your HG non-waterproof mascara with one
product when you can go all-out and juggle two on the side?? apparently
Milani is made by the same folks as Jordana & this formula has even
better online reviews. i've also only worn Runway Lashes under the
Prestige waterproof, but my guess is that it's more smudge- and
flake-resistant that the cheaper one?? </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Milani Eyeshadow Primer</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">$6.79 at CVS</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">where
has this been all my life?!? just as good as my previous fave, NARS
Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, at a fraction of the cost!! eyeshadow stays
intense & uncreased all day, and no itchy eyelids! Milani's squeeze
tube packaging will definitely let me know when i need to repurchase,
unlike NARS' doefoot wand in a hard plastic tube setup.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">in <i>Bad to the Bronze</i></span></span></b></span><br />
<a href="http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/Maybelline-Eyestudio-Color-Tattoo-Bad-to-the-Bronze-25?skuId=867935"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><b>$6.99 at CVS </b></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">so
this eyeshadow has rave reviews all over the internet. the name is a
little misleading, as its more of a not-too-cool-but-not
really-that-warm taupe. the staying power is really good for a cream
eyeshadow. <i>Bad to the Bronze</i> also makes a good base for
intensifying a neutral eye look. and it is a super easy option if you
wanted to just swipe it on your lids, add mascara (and maybe liner too),
and go. i like it, just not sure if i like it enough to buy it a second
time if i ever run out (a big if since there's so much product in the
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Mayfair</i> & <i>Smokey Brun</i></span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">these caught my eye, and since they were buy one get one half, i went for it. more impressed with <i>Smokey Brun</i>
on my olive skintone, but honestly, i reach for my Too Faced 'Natural
At Night' palette way more often. still, i think these are great to pack
for when you're going away & won't have access to your whole
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Wet N Wild <i>Going In The Wild</i> Palette</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">$4.99 at Rite Aid</span></b></span></div>
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had seen this palette online, but when i spotted it at Rite Aid for
$4.99, i felt lucky and scooped one up. the other palette in this
collection, <i>Nude Awakening</i>, did not impress me at all - the colors were too warm/muddy for my taste. <i>Going in the Wild</i> fits in with the neutral eyeshadow kick that i'm on, and also feeds my love of color with flirty lilac & mint shades. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">been looking everywhere for something to replace MAC <i>Beautiful Iris</i>,
which looks fab, but needs serious layering to show up properly. it can
also lean too gray (especially in the summer). haven't really found
anything high-end that works (Urban Decay 24/7 Shadow Pencil in <i>Morphine </i>seemed promising, but the quality was horrendous and i returned it), so i picked these guys up.</span></span></span></div>
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Amanda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381797817951116873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914112256230646915.post-58905821132992585642012-02-27T06:11:00.007-08:002013-07-11T21:37:08.914-07:00Reef Flip Flops: 'Miss J-Bay' and 'Beach Haze'<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">YEARS
ago, i bought a pair of black, leather, men's size small (i wear around
a 9 in ladies) flip flops by Rainbow after hearing how they mold to
your foot and feel wonderful, plus i wanted a basic pair that was
comfortable, didn't look cheap, and/or wasn't made of rubber.</span><br style="font-family: courier new;" /><br style="font-family: courier new;" /><span style="font-family: courier new;">i
recall being slightly traumatized about parting with the 50 bucks (for
flip flops!), and also that the first few days of wearing them, they
were definitely uncomfortable. but i fell madly, deeply, passionately in
love with wearing them once i broke them in because slipping them on
was heaven, especially after a long day in heels.</span><br style="font-family: courier new;" /><br style="font-family: courier new;" /><span style="font-family: courier new;">what
i didn't like was how butch they looked. especially considering that my
everyday style involves big hair, dresses, and a full face of makeup.
so when my Rainbows had lived their life & needed replacing, i was
looking for something just as comfortable and just as versatile/basic,
but something much more feminine. i ended up with two pairs of flip
flops by Reef:</span></span><br /><br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: courier new; font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Miss J-Bay</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFDJ2e-vzKyWs1bkLt88HtqcuBIXkLdABLR0RBFRQ8afFO0BkvkFPncRd6ochZ65Q4wHVXPZbVXqG3dvlyZteyGQc1oINah5ELUNK8ruQkBvzzs9ZM8YceBaiDTsaFzyUKFOijw9i1Acf/s1600/miss_j-bay.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713818941771626642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFDJ2e-vzKyWs1bkLt88HtqcuBIXkLdABLR0RBFRQ8afFO0BkvkFPncRd6ochZ65Q4wHVXPZbVXqG3dvlyZteyGQc1oINah5ELUNK8ruQkBvzzs9ZM8YceBaiDTsaFzyUKFOijw9i1Acf/s320/miss_j-bay.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">Miss
J-Bay wasn't available in black, but i do enjoy wearing white, which
also happens to be nice and neutral. i'm hoping that this pair manages
to avoid getting that gross, permanently dirty look that i've
experienced with cheaper white flip flops in the past, since the sole on
these isn't white, and they're made of nice leather rather than
rubber/foam and nylon.<br /><br />got them in a 9 and they're a little long
in the back, but i'm pretty sure that going down to an 8 would result in
my long toes hanging over the front edge, which isn't cute (but IS an
issue i experience with open toe heels regularly). i almost cried
forking over $66 for these, but they look good, feel like the footbed
padding will be like walking on a cloud, and i plan to love wearing them
this summer.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold;">Beach Haze</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTLvjsQidexOksArc9GWnexhafDiSUb2LHhoeu0xr2LsSnGLlUm6KZo_3jlKkumbs4SGduMS8d9IGFerMOcwYZaIDkYcaAWB3BkNAlp7zdJb9UdbTFabFPNq8l62ldBy23NYNwuEF9_Oy/s1600/beach_haze.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713818940141975154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinTLvjsQidexOksArc9GWnexhafDiSUb2LHhoeu0xr2LsSnGLlUm6KZo_3jlKkumbs4SGduMS8d9IGFerMOcwYZaIDkYcaAWB3BkNAlp7zdJb9UdbTFabFPNq8l62ldBy23NYNwuEF9_Oy/s320/beach_haze.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">i'm a sucker for gold sandals! the past 2 summers, I've purchased Born Merlot in gold to wear to work.</span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPbaQZErO3Ex0yRqGoOf5risqU0onPRkTf46RUlvXLe2_5EeXw0sK9UIGV57X3NYK4Snny0ftdZAryAcEbS2FRVMaTk12cz7jxUzyBzeyjH9LJhidzt63NLnyztNQtbl2ji9TZlL6ajek/s1600/born+merlot.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713833038345006594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPbaQZErO3Ex0yRqGoOf5risqU0onPRkTf46RUlvXLe2_5EeXw0sK9UIGV57X3NYK4Snny0ftdZAryAcEbS2FRVMaTk12cz7jxUzyBzeyjH9LJhidzt63NLnyztNQtbl2ji9TZlL6ajek/s320/born+merlot.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 225px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">sadly, both pairs detached on the same side on the same foot. but i digress...</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">
obviously Beach Haze is not an appropriate pair of work shoes. but they
have the same vibe as my Borns, for casual wear. the price point was a
much friendlier $26, and they fit perfectly.</span></span>Amanda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381797817951116873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914112256230646915.post-16336783212344915552012-02-16T08:14:00.002-08:002012-02-27T07:22:45.205-08:00MAC Dish It Up (Lustre) Lipstick<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWytUjZ4M4wGkO_V5XcaskTYWJxWFFuoysW-5ufbevkYQanjDq53LiGGArNc_ZE28Jx-FcxKJ70r0UTjNdGasp39C9SUp-KSwCWxrTQrZNxgn-b_PoFh9hoSTXET9lUhGt2kZvGo9v9btR/s1600/ShopM%25C2%25B7A%25C2%25B7C-Lipstick-DishItUp-72.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWytUjZ4M4wGkO_V5XcaskTYWJxWFFuoysW-5ufbevkYQanjDq53LiGGArNc_ZE28Jx-FcxKJ70r0UTjNdGasp39C9SUp-KSwCWxrTQrZNxgn-b_PoFh9hoSTXET9lUhGt2kZvGo9v9btR/s320/ShopM%25C2%25B7A%25C2%25B7C-Lipstick-DishItUp-72.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709767767273449778" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">i usually don't like MAC's Lustre lipsticks because they don't stay on! but as soon as i saw Dish It Up, i had to have it!</span><br style="font-family:courier new;"><br style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">i'm thrilled to report that this shade is much more pigmented and long-wearing than any other lustre i've ever tried, and the color is a perfect, happy, pink that says "Summer!" and works beautifully on my olive skintone.</span><br style="font-family:courier new;"><br style="font-family:courier new;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">i pair Dish It Up with NYX slim lip pencil in Bloom (#836).</span></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhP9-FOEWtq9kdsMul2JsQQkTg_lFZbnkndYhvE_8-Mbqf04E6AKa2nixRgzz1iBh0g9d0lBbBn9jdVm4wzDDE-yC4U8bEs8xOQe2oQyKAZTGG8GbAVlqkFLB2MPeM30EeoX6ZIt4IB_GZ/s1600/bloom1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhP9-FOEWtq9kdsMul2JsQQkTg_lFZbnkndYhvE_8-Mbqf04E6AKa2nixRgzz1iBh0g9d0lBbBn9jdVm4wzDDE-yC4U8bEs8xOQe2oQyKAZTGG8GbAVlqkFLB2MPeM30EeoX6ZIt4IB_GZ/s320/bloom1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713834874344049362" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwbCTdoQ3NOEB7gPcHqhY1p5nU3MOM_n3yF1fpqvFi1dOa92UovhfH-FSruVneG8QYTqvDSrXr73GqafB5CdO_i5HDMK7g3NqCPDWobuHUffRNpWJngOtIpjmlabEUwxbEM1r5Gv07Dza/s1600/bloom_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwbCTdoQ3NOEB7gPcHqhY1p5nU3MOM_n3yF1fpqvFi1dOa92UovhfH-FSruVneG8QYTqvDSrXr73GqafB5CdO_i5HDMK7g3NqCPDWobuHUffRNpWJngOtIpjmlabEUwxbEM1r5Gv07Dza/s320/bloom_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713834875576419538" border="0" /></a>Amanda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381797817951116873noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5914112256230646915.post-5981366270050959152012-02-16T08:08:00.002-08:002012-02-27T07:14:27.839-08:00Redken Spray Starch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXRYuow2J7OB0pyvPruvpqGRCcY7IAiN37iRXCdyQh3V7DCJ519adE-qex0S0M6Lnb5fXN5Wze-2VzugAadn6vMG5sTNEAfxGM-Y7_y59SlTCmt3JkoYUSVuoo5W03dmtr4A8nXk3AEDc/s1600/rk-spraystarch.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZXRYuow2J7OB0pyvPruvpqGRCcY7IAiN37iRXCdyQh3V7DCJ519adE-qex0S0M6Lnb5fXN5Wze-2VzugAadn6vMG5sTNEAfxGM-Y7_y59SlTCmt3JkoYUSVuoo5W03dmtr4A8nXk3AEDc/s320/rk-spraystarch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709766320956717202" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:130%;">I style with curling irons almost every day, and this product has changed my life!! Redken Spray Starch protects my abused hair from the heat, keeps it from looking frizzy and fried, PLUS it really holds my style all day without crunchiness.<br /><br />It has passed two important tests:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1) </span>When i curl my hair, i still have bouncy curls -- not wilted curls -- at the end of the day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2) </span>More impressive: when i used this before flat ironing, my hair stayed sleek all day & night, rather than morphing into the standard "puffy triangle".</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Amanda M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16381797817951116873noreply@blogger.com0