Finals!!!!

Sorry everyone for not posting recently.  Things have been so hectic with classes and exams that I have not had any time to get my beauty sleep let alone post anything about being beautiful.  So, though all this stress of classes, I became frustrated with my bangs and decided to give them a new look.  A few notes about my actions: 1) never chop when things are stressful. 2) Always go slow when the decision to chop has been made. I did neither of these and now my bangs look a little...silly.  I am not happy because now I can not wear my hair naturally curly and because my bangs will take a bit to grow back out.  So, my point of showing you my embarrassment is to get this point to you.  If you ever think your hair need a new look, please, wait at least a day before taking scissors to your hair.  Also, DO NOT ask your boyfriend with he things while in your head you know it looks awful because he will either say the truth which will make you cry, or he will lie and that will piss you off and also make you cry.  Regardless, hair always grows back out.

Good hair luck!

Ambi face cream

Sooo! sorry for not posting for a while, I have been so busy with college and life and what-not.  Anyways, for everyone reading the ambi face cream posts, don't use this product.  I began seeing darkening in strange places on my face and I am almost certain if was from the face cream so, now I am taking a break and going to wait to try something new. I have been looking at Garnier's spot correcter.  This product has potent vitamin c to help remove spots.  This product is thought to be safe and have no bad effects.  As soon as I start, I will try to update you and keep you in the transformation of my face.

Ambi after one week

 So I posted last week that I would do a weekly update about the AMBI skin lighter.  These are pictures I took today.  I see my acne scars have faded a little but mainly, my face seems to have less random blotches of color and seems softer.  I don't have anymore dry patches or white spots.  I'm going to keep using this product and update you all next week.  I am happy with the progress so far but I will have to just see.

Sally Girl Poser nail polish

This is a high quality polish for little money in a little bottle.  This polish went on well and only required two coats.  The only problem I really had with it was working with the little brush.  The little brush was a little awkward but it was okay. The color is very rich and the polish dries very quickly.  I bought it online at sallybeauty.com and it was only $0.99.  I would defiantly purchase this again.  I am very happy with this product.  There were many other colors to select from so everyone could find that perfect color and because the price is so low, you can buy more than one!

Whoo hoo for color!!!

blush or bronzer, that is the question

Lately I have noticed many girls trying to keep the bronzer, even though summer is over.  Yes it is sad, but that means we can now play with blush!  Fact: everyone loves blush!  Girls, now that blush is in season, that does not allow us to layer it on and end up looking like we are in an opera.  When you pick out you blush, remember your own skin tone and what looks natural with it.  A really good rule of thumb is pinch your cheeks, and that is your blush color.  I am a full believer in powder blushes because it goes well on any type of skin, but there are many other types of blush.  There are creams for dry skin, gel for oily skin, and shimmer for youthful plump skin.  The shimmer should really only be used for night and really special occasions, but do with that as you will.  Another point is girls with lighter skin should be a little more conservative with how much pigment they put on their cheeks.  For you, a little goes a long way.  Girl who a little more darker complected should try to put a little more color on their cheeks because the color has to work a little harder to be seen well.  To all girls, step away from the mirror about 4 or 5 steps and see how natural your blush color looks.  If you do put a little too much blush on, don't worry.  If you put on powder blush, just dust on some face powder and the color will be turned down.  If you put on cream blush, put a dab of liquid foundation on top and really blend it in.  Another thing to remember is proper placement.  Put the most blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend it out.  remember to blend it out because if you don't, you could look like a clown,  Tip: smile while you put on your blush, you will never miss your apples this way.  Good luck with your new tools and have fun. Another major thing about blush, just sit in front of the mirror and play with your make up.  It really helps.

Your face is a canvas, paint.

Poofy-oofy Hair!

To all my curly girlies, I have been getting poofy hair like nothing else lately.  Its a hot mess I tell you, hair here and there and everywhere.  But I have a solution.  ALOE VERA GEL!!!!  I think this is one of the best, most natural products I have ever used.  I say this because not only does it leave my hair super manageable, but it leaves it super soft as well.  What I do is as soon as I get out of the shower, I pump a large glob of it into the palm of my hand, swirl it a little and them run it through my hair starting at the root.  I then take another glob and scrunch the tips of my hair to add some bound and define my curls.  I then let my hair air dry.  You can use a diffuser on your hair too but I have never had that great of luck with blow driers.  Any aloe vera gel works as long as it don't have anything extra in it like lidocaine or alcohol.  I personally use Fruit of the Earth 100% gel, crystal clear.  I love it.

Down with the poof!!!

Skin discoloration

So I, having my dark, very easily stained skin, have decided to try something a little different to get rid of my acne scars and general discoloration.  I have just bought the Johnson and Johnson product AMBI for natural skin.  I have just applied it tonight and we will see how this product works.  It has had some really good reviews, but products work differently for different people.  A lot of people have said that they noticed the change in two weeks but I like to document things on a regular basis.  Because of this, every week I will try to upload a picture.  We will see if this AMBI is magic in a container or if its just a face lotion.  The active ingredients are hydroquinone and octinoxate.  Well, I will touch on this again next week.

Lets go AMBI!!!

White shirts

To everyone who thinks white shirts are classy, pause and think.  Do you have any tattoo's?  Is your bra any other color than white?  Are you thinking, "Oh, the shirt is only SLIGHTLY sheer."  If ANY of these things apply to you, please, wear a tank or cami underneath your blouse.  Always assume the worst, because that will prevent making yourself from looking slightly slutty.  If you have accidentally revealed too much of yourself, its okay.  Everyone has been there at some point of time, I know I have.

Remember, assume the worst

Cherry chap-stick

So, every winter I get severely chapped lips.  It is painful and always a problem.  It is especially bad, because it makes it awkward to kiss my boyfriend.  Its the same for my boyfriend.  The only difference is my boyfriend doesn't complain as much as I do.  My suggestion to prevent those painful scaly lips is to ALWAYS care some chap-stick with you.  When you feel like your lips are becoming the tiniest bit chapped, just slather it on.  If you rub it in with your finger, it helps your skin absorb it better.  Another thing, often my cheeks will get chapped if I stay outside in the cold too long.  When that happens, I just take that chap-stick, rub a little on my cheeks and rub, rub, rub it in with my fingers.  Chap-stick is also great for cracking cuticles and emergency split ends.  Just remember, rub, rub, rub.  Have fun this winter and keep your lips safe.

Fight the scaly!!!

Cutting hair

I ran into a girl today whose's bangs were BUTCHERED.  It was depressing.  Apparently, she had unsuccessfully tried to cut her own bangs.  A tip to all, of you who feel you NEED to trim your hair: snip it, never cut.  You are not a professional, so you can't just willy nilly cut chunks of hair.  You have not been trained to sculpt hair.  Instead, look at yourself squarely in the mirror, run a comb through your hair stopping at the place where you would like to end your bangs, and cut your bangs UP until they are the desired length.  That means hold the scissors parallel to your face, literally cutting up.  IF your bangs are a little more feathered, then once the length is established, take a vertical lock, lift it up between your fingers, and trim the extra hair that sticks out.  Again, trim up.  This should prevent anymore mishaps with the scissors, but if you can, it is always best to go to your usual hairdresser.  Good luck everyone!

Walk tall, with beautiful hair.

Hair plopping

Every curly hair girl like me knows how difficult it is to get those perfect ringlets in the winter.  I myself have had to suddenly transfer from a morning shower to an evening shower.  If your like me,  that means that you now have to sleep with wet hair AND you wake up with some crazy puffy resemblance of a poodle.  I, being as google-addicted as I am, went on line to find how to prevent that nightmare from occurring.  I discovered plopping.  Funny name, I know, but the best thing ever.  Basically, you "plop" your hair into a old t-shirt and wrap the t around your head. This is how it goes: place the t-shirt long ways, place your head in the middle, take the sleeve and bottom corner closer to your face and tie behind your head.  Take the rest, twist away from you behind your ears, and tie tightly behind your head.  The T will be gently pull the excess water out of your hair, but will leave enough moisture that you don't have frizz.  The T also prevents rubbing, so you won't have any pulled apart, teased, messy locks.  You will look silly, so don't do this with you man around.  If your married, than its not big deal because your husband has seen, if not everything, just about anything.  Good luck!

Go forth and be frizz free!

Greasy hair

While sitting in my lecture class, it has been brought to my attention how greasy all the heads have gotten.  My beautiful darlings, I know that you may hope no one has noticed that you did not wash your hair today or maybe this week but greasy hair is a no no.  I do not judge because I have curly hair that when I straighten my hair, I don't want to wash it for a few days but I have a secret weapon, DRY SHAMPOO!!! Now being in college, my funds have become considerably limited, so my alternative is baby powder.  To my people who value beauty and cleanliness as much as I do, just put some baby powder in your hands, rub your hands together, and rub rub rub your head.  If you put a little too much, just brush your hair with a round brush and the extra will brush out.  Also, if your hair has just gone too far, ponytails are a great alternative.  Just put it up and call it good.  Look at how great your hair looks!  You could be the next big model!

Go forth and be beautiful!

Nail Polish

All the magazines are saying the fall colors for nail polish are metallic earthy colors.  I feel yeah, those are nice, but don't constrict yourself to those boring blah blah colors.  I say fall colors should require a little more color.  Try a nice red or bright coral.  Frosted pinks are always classy and a favorite of mine.  For toe nail color, forget rules, I'm wearing a bright blue right now!!!  Sure, neutral colors have their charm, but when everything else is losing their color, keep yours!