Hello my lovelies!
I just realized that I haven't ever done a hair post yet. I love hair! It's so fun. And purty. And like makeup, there is a ton of products out there for it. And it can be overwhelming! I am going to share a few of my fave products that I discovered more recently, like in the past year or so. Maybe you already know about them? Maybe not!
HAIR WE GO!
Problem: Flat hair lacking volume
Solution: TIGI CATWALK ROOT BOOST SPRAY
How it works: This is sprayed on the roots (on damp/towel dried hair) or wherever you would like a boost of volume. You spray it on, and then blow dry your hair, concentrating on those areas you sprayed. This stuff works wonderfully! I used to use it when I had short hair, I called it my "Dharma" hair phase, and I stopped after I grew it. I just recently recalled how much I loved it, and I got it again, and yup still love it, even for my long hair:)
Problem: Dull, dry hair, no fun hair
Solution: It's a 10
How it works: This stuff is AMAZING! I now skip my conditioner step in the shower, and just use this afterwards. It does wonders. It makes my hair shiny, de-tangled, smooth, manageable and just super fabulous. I never though I could get so much from one little product. I bought it maybe 4 months or more ago, and the little bottle is still going! A little goes a long way. I used to spray it all over, but I realized that you do not need to do so. Now I just spray a little in my palms, and pull it through my hair, and voila! So great!
Problem: Teasing is a need
Solution: Powder Play by Big Sexy
How it works: This stuff is so awesome! If you tease your hair--- you will no longer have to use your rat tail comb and some hair spray. You can just use this! It is the consistency of baby powder. And you just sprinkle a teeny bit where you want to "pouf" your hair. Rub your fingertips in that area, and instant texture!!! It's cray cray how it works. I like using this before I do up-do's, too! Very cool product!
Problem: Haven't washed your hair in a bit, OR you want to give your hair some all over texture!
Solution: TRESemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
How it works: You just spray this all over your dirtaaayyy hair and brush it through, or use your fingers to mess it up a bit, and you have cleanish-fresher smelling hair. OR if your hair is really fine after a nice washing, but you need a little instant texture, you can use it for this as well. There are quite a few out there, but I have only tried this one. And I like it:)
Problem: You need to tame flyaways, and would like a shiny, soft finish to your due
Solution: Bed Head After Party Smoothing Cream
How it works: After you have flat ironed, or blow dried, up-do'd or whatnot, and you want to complete your look, use this stuff! It is great at giving you a finished, shiny, silky and smooth look, plus it smells delicious!
So yeah-- there ya have it! Those are just a couple of hair products that I feel deserve to be mentioned. Tonight I may get a free moment to do an eye makeup tutorial for you!! So excited! I really am enjoying this blog/vlog world. It really is fun sharing all of the neat stuff out there with you guys. If you have any requests or questions, please let me know! Comment on this post, or email me or whatever! I like to hear what you guys would like to learn more about:)
Kiss, Hug and HAIR DO'S
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Because every artist needs good brushes:)
STOP! Are you going to use that little foam applicator that came in your new eyeshadow palette you just purchased from the drugstore? Yes?? Think again--- those things should be banned, forever! LOL Okay, they are not that bad, but they really have no reason to be in your hand if you desire to apply your eye makeup in a nice way. Although I am sure some of you have some mad applying skills, they are just plain silly.
I want to show you a wonderful 22 piece brush set that I just got for Christmas, thanks Santa, from Coastal Scents!
Coastal Scents 22 Piece Brush Set
Although not everyone needs this large of a set, it is a great one! They have plenty of other smaller sized sets that are just as swell!
Here is a pretty lengthy (13 minutes or so) video that will allow you to meet the fab 22:)
Well, hope you enjoy meeting them as much as I enjoy using them! Let me know if you want to know my top brushes I think each person should have in their makeup kit:)
Next up, a tutorial:) WOOOOT!
A, germ free, hug and kiss, and lots o' makeup!
I want to show you a wonderful 22 piece brush set that I just got for Christmas, thanks Santa, from Coastal Scents!
Coastal Scents 22 Piece Brush Set
Although not everyone needs this large of a set, it is a great one! They have plenty of other smaller sized sets that are just as swell!
Here is a pretty lengthy (13 minutes or so) video that will allow you to meet the fab 22:)
Well, hope you enjoy meeting them as much as I enjoy using them! Let me know if you want to know my top brushes I think each person should have in their makeup kit:)
Next up, a tutorial:) WOOOOT!
A, germ free, hug and kiss, and lots o' makeup!
Monday, January 9, 2012
I'm here!
Hi my pretty, and hopefully non-flu-ridden, peeps!
It's been a sicktastic couple of days in my world, so I have been playing nurse to my wee lad, and now hubby:( poor guys:( I had big plans for you all and was going to be making my first eye makeup tutorial for you! But my nurse duties called:( I promise this week I shall deliver though!
I also am working on a post with some of my favorite hair products that I know you will want to try. But I just had to make a quick post to say I am still here and will be bringing you lots of fun throughout this week:)
Can't wait for all these gross germs to move out of my house, so my family can get back to their happy selves!
Xo and hoping you don't get the stomach flu!
It's been a sicktastic couple of days in my world, so I have been playing nurse to my wee lad, and now hubby:( poor guys:( I had big plans for you all and was going to be making my first eye makeup tutorial for you! But my nurse duties called:( I promise this week I shall deliver though!
I also am working on a post with some of my favorite hair products that I know you will want to try. But I just had to make a quick post to say I am still here and will be bringing you lots of fun throughout this week:)
Can't wait for all these gross germs to move out of my house, so my family can get back to their happy selves!
Xo and hoping you don't get the stomach flu!
Friday, January 6, 2012
What am I wearing?
Good morning, my sunshiney friends!
It's Friday!! (feel free NOT to sing that one annoying Friday song since it gets stuck in my head). On the weekday mornings I only get about 15-20 minutes to get ready! YIKES! So I have gotten pretty nifty at throwing together fun, cute things in a jiffy! Imagine watching a pit crew go to work on changing tires--it's similar to how our mornings go! Thank goodness for my awesome hubby and our team work at getting all 3 of us out the door---!
This morning, I was feeling like being in comfy, yet funky mode! Here is what I am wearing today:)
It's Friday!! (feel free NOT to sing that one annoying Friday song since it gets stuck in my head). On the weekday mornings I only get about 15-20 minutes to get ready! YIKES! So I have gotten pretty nifty at throwing together fun, cute things in a jiffy! Imagine watching a pit crew go to work on changing tires--it's similar to how our mornings go! Thank goodness for my awesome hubby and our team work at getting all 3 of us out the door---!
This morning, I was feeling like being in comfy, yet funky mode! Here is what I am wearing today:)
Yoga pants, long layering tanks--and one of my fave pieces, my leopard print cardigan with ginormous pockets! LOVE! Oh and my touch of funk=my floppy black knit hat, fun necklace (forgot to take my badge off lol) and my fake tortoise shell glasses:) FUN!
Well I hope you all are having a fabulous Friday morning so far!
Kiss, Hugs and LEOPARD print everything!
XO
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Time to get Naked! Again!!
Yay another video from me:) Naked 2 palette arrived today! I can't wait to use it! So I made another video so you can experience my joy:) I am kinda a goofball I decided--- oh well:) I'm just me! Cooper makes a debut too! Check it out!
XO and good night:)
XO and good night:)
Totally not Makeup related--but every beauty needs to eat:)
If you are like me, the last thing I want to do when I get home, is spend another hour in the kitchen. But unfortunately myself and my family have to do it. Darn! And one of my goals this year is to make more yummy meals! And not only yummy, but quick ones! Because my time with my husband and son are super precious to me, and I want to hang out with them after work, rather than slaving in the kitchen! So I decided to dust off my slow cooker, and google some meals. Time to tackle the intimidating world of meat!
Well I have discovered that meat preparing is not so scary, and that my slow cooker does all the work! I made some amazing pulled pork! Pat me on the back, and hand me an apron! I am an amazing BBQ Chef now too! Add that to my awesome list!
SO here is the super easy pulled pork recipe:
*2 pound pork tenderloin--unseasoned
*1- 12 ounce can of root beer--- I don't even like rootbeer, but this is great!
*1-18 ounce bottle of your favorite kind of BBQ sauce (I used a Honey BBQ one)
Stick the pork loin (out of it's pakage of course) into your slow cooker--mine is a 2 quart one. Pour in the can of Root Beer. I actually only had a 2 liter, so I poured enough to cover half of the pork loin. Cook on low for 7 hours. This is where you have time to work, sing some songs and dance or snuggle your family or your pets--- Once the 7 hours is up, drain all the juices/root beer from the slow cooker. I just took out the loin, and stuck it in a serving bowl, and drained the slow cooker, which worked out great for the next step--which is shredding of the pork. Take 2 forks and go to town shredding the pork loin. It fell apart like buttah! MMMMMMMM. Once the pork is all shredded, place it back in your slow cooker. Take your BBQ sauce and pour it in. Mix your pulled pork and heat a bit more! I served mine on Onion/Poppy Seed buns and served Sweet Potato Fries with ours! So delicious! My hubby had 2nds, and my 15 month old actually ate it, rather than playing with it! YUMMMM-O!
And because every post deserves a picture, here is a picture of Cooper's dinner:)
Try it out! MMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Kiss, Hugs and FOOD in your crockpot and belly:)
Well I have discovered that meat preparing is not so scary, and that my slow cooker does all the work! I made some amazing pulled pork! Pat me on the back, and hand me an apron! I am an amazing BBQ Chef now too! Add that to my awesome list!
SO here is the super easy pulled pork recipe:
*2 pound pork tenderloin--unseasoned
*1- 12 ounce can of root beer--- I don't even like rootbeer, but this is great!
*1-18 ounce bottle of your favorite kind of BBQ sauce (I used a Honey BBQ one)
Stick the pork loin (out of it's pakage of course) into your slow cooker--mine is a 2 quart one. Pour in the can of Root Beer. I actually only had a 2 liter, so I poured enough to cover half of the pork loin. Cook on low for 7 hours. This is where you have time to work, sing some songs and dance or snuggle your family or your pets--- Once the 7 hours is up, drain all the juices/root beer from the slow cooker. I just took out the loin, and stuck it in a serving bowl, and drained the slow cooker, which worked out great for the next step--which is shredding of the pork. Take 2 forks and go to town shredding the pork loin. It fell apart like buttah! MMMMMMMM. Once the pork is all shredded, place it back in your slow cooker. Take your BBQ sauce and pour it in. Mix your pulled pork and heat a bit more! I served mine on Onion/Poppy Seed buns and served Sweet Potato Fries with ours! So delicious! My hubby had 2nds, and my 15 month old actually ate it, rather than playing with it! YUMMMM-O!
And because every post deserves a picture, here is a picture of Cooper's dinner:)
Try it out! MMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Kiss, Hugs and FOOD in your crockpot and belly:)
Outfit of the Day!
Hello there!
Welcome to my first edition of "What is she wearing?" Actually I don't think that will be the name, but you get my drift.
This is the dress! The one from H&M that I just bought for a mere $17.80! I love it so.
Welcome to my first edition of "What is she wearing?" Actually I don't think that will be the name, but you get my drift.
This is the dress! The one from H&M that I just bought for a mere $17.80! I love it so.
Today I am wearing it with thick black tights, my black pumps, a black and gold necklace, black bracelets and some black and gold earrings. (btw--it has a gold zipper down the back (not all the way), so that is why I went with the black/gold motif. And my red lips of course:)
Oh but the plans I have for it are many! And great! So many changes we can make to this dress! I can change it's look in the matter of seconds! I can pair it with a cool blazer; or boots, nude pumps, bright colored pumps! Fun colored tights or a scarf; or a jean jacket, or a cozy cardigan; or chunky belted sweater! Or who knows! Even in the spring/summer this could be worn. It is a thick, but not too thick, cotton stretchy dress-- it may look cute with some flat gladiator sandals and a fun large tote! The possibilities are endless! If i had no other dress to wear, but this-- I could turn it into something new every day of the week:) So needless to say, I am pretty exstatic about this treasure of a find. Run! Run now, to your nearest H&M and snag you one before the whole world discovers it's awesomeness!
Kiss, Hugs, AWESOME DRESSES, and Makeup :)
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