I Smell...Don't Judge Me

I have to say my heart starts to palpitate just a little at the anticipation of getting to pick out a new product when one starts to run a bit low. Anyone who knows me knows that I like a lot of options, read into that as you will. There may be 3 shower gels, 5 scrubs, a variety of shampoos and conditioners in my shower at any given time. I have to say, it must be fun to be a guest at my house (or apartment if I have one). When I noticed my Fresh's Mangosteen and Body Shop's Satsuma shower gels were running low I have to admit that got a funny feeling all over. About that time I found myself at Bluemercury.

Molton Brown is a lux-London based beauty line. I think they started with shower/bath, then graduated to skincare, and most recently haircare.

Now I am throwing this product in for the hell of it but I bought the moisture-drench rosella hair conditioner. A few things come to mind when I see the words 'moisture-drench', but they are generally all good, especially when it comes to dry/wavy hair. It has a beautifully light scent and packaging that makes me think I am 45, say the word "lapel", and get manicures only with O.P.I's "I'm Not Really A Waitress" red nail polish.

The other item I picked up was the Heavenly Gingerlily Shower Gel. I am taking my first shower with it tomorrow after I get home from the gym. Now I will not add that the reason I gravitated to this scent versus the other options was because I remembered reading it was the one Mandy Moore likes. What I will tell you is that the one I really liked was called Intoxicating Davana Blossom Shower Satine and that cost $45.

Hair Ala Belle De Jour, Tous Les Jours

I think I'll preface this entry with this, the hottest hair possible is achieved after sex.

I said it. It's rumpled, languid, full, flouncy, bouncy, messy...I really could add more adjectives here but I don't like writing all that much.

Catherine Deneuve's hair in Belle De Jour is sex. I should remark that this is not so much as Severine, but as her prostitute counter part. Severine's hair is more coiffed and sprayed. The other's is much more used and lazy.

So Saturday morning I got my hair cut. I decided months ago that I am over straight hair, especially on me and really because I don't have straight hair. My hair is perfectly wavy. So let's just go with it. I want it super long so I just trimmed it up, had the back shaped and did a slanty bang because I don't know what I want to do with them.

Where I went they use only Bumble and Bumble (fine with me because I like the smells and the packaging). Ruth used the Surf Spray after she blew it out to give it texture after making it nice and smooth with the round brush.

Honestly, I had used the spray before and ended up giving it to a friend because I thought it dried out my hair. Ruth taught me to put it in once it was dry, twist and tousle, and if I want, follow it with the Brilliantine cream at the ends. So, I bought it again. I haven't used it yet, but I feel more confident with my spraying abilities this time around.

Ruth, I gotta tell you I LOVE my hair AND thank you for letting me know that it is not in fact thinning and I just have an over active imagination.

I'm Not Baking Vegan Cookies Anymore

So today I went to Bluemercury and bought myself the Trish McEvoy Classic Mini Planner and one Mini Page.

Now this is by far the best purchase of my life. If you notice the picture on the right (trust me it does not do it justice) it holds brushes and has a detachable see-thru kit as well as one for holding pencils. These both have Velcro backings. There is also a mesh zipper pocket that is held in binder style, much like the single page. The pages are plastic sheets that open to hold Trish's shadows, foundations, blushes, etc. The page is smooth and shiny but it is actually a magnet and that's how the products are held in. This is why I decided to start baking.

My friend Tatiana had once told me that there is a way to pry out the MAC shadows from their containers. One would do this to put them in a Pro Palette or turn in the empties for the MAC recycling program. I wanted to put them in my new Trish Page. After a few minutes using my boyfriend Google, I discovered that you can safely bake them in the oven. At this moment I have only 4 left to go. In three's they have gone on a cookie sheet, their lids open, and into a 350˚ oven for just a few minutes. Their sides melt away and their bellies pop up with the glue nice and pliable. Use a flat head screwdriver to help you get the little buggers out. If you want to know what colors are what I recommend peeling off the stickers while the containers are still warm and putting them on the back of the metal. The glue should still be sticky and the label should adhere to it easily.

I am on a roll and just had to spit out the info. I'll post a picture when I'm done.

Here Comes The Sun...

Or at least a fake tan that is.

Since I have never been tan I have decided to give the gradual tanning products a try. Now mind you I am WHITE. I am generally close to, if not the lightest shade of foundation by any brand out there. I fall into the "never tans, always burns" category.

For the face I got Neutrogena's Color Boosting Sunblock with SPF 30 in Fair and for my hot bod I bought Jergens Natural Glow Firming Daily Moisturizer.
I am not looking forward to the stench known as dihyroxyacetone (the chemical that will make me hopefully not orange). I am however hoping for the best regarding the firming action. I really don't want to be forced into buying the $250 MBT shoes.

Should I post a before and after photo? Hmm...maybe of my forearm or something. Cross your fingers my face turns out okay cause I might just have to call out of work if something goes awry.

Piss Water Never Smelled Sweeter

This past weekend I went up to BK to have my friend Gabe entertain my ass. Last time I saw him he told me how he had gotten a scent from Le Labo in NYC. Now here is the thing about that, before he told me about Le Labo my interest had already been peaked from a blurb I had read about them. After I read the short I was on their site (Le Labo) and I knew I had to obtain a perfume for myself. My mind was blown when I learned Gabe got there before me.

The store is cute. I have to say it's not anything amazing and I didn't get the help I thought I would get, but I suppose I didn't need it anyways. I ended up going for the Ambrette which I later found out is meant for infants. It smells like pear and liquor which I find intriguing because it's meant for the wee ones and all. It had the sweetest base out of all of them and that is what made it right up my alley.

For some reason I felt the need to buy two fragrances within 3 days though and so I quickly found myself in Sephora and in front of the Fresh display. Now I love the smell of their Cannabis Santal, but on me it just smells like bad cologne. When I heard about the new Cannabis Rose I immediately crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. I LOVED it! I bought the small set which included the fragrance, body cream, and body wash. I have never had a scent that I liked so much that I kept smelling myself and smiling, but now I do. I think that's why people have been standing noticably closer to me at work, however I am also just that charming.

Days Off = Less Money

Yes, I know, I haven't posted in a while. It is called Seasonal Depression (or just the general kind) or just laziness. Anyways, I just had a three day weekend and my bank account has shrunk as a result of some new purchases.

Here it goes:
1. Cutler Protectant Treatment Spray (Haircare)

2. Best of Stila (Makeup)

3. Shikai French Vanilla Body Lotion (Body)

4. Kiss My Face Vanilla Earth Moisture Shave (Body)

5. Tigi Catwalk Headshot Recontructive Intense Conditioner (Haircare)-BTWs I am most excited to try this because it smells like a
concoction of chocolate-raspberry-mint

6. Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Style Primer for Wavy Hair
(Haircare)

Ok, so seeing it listed like that makes me think I maybe went a smidgen overboard. However, 6 Stila products for $40 is amazing! You might also be thinking, "Crazy lady, your products can't hold you at night". However they can and they do. So there.