tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21162976240432477152024-03-18T21:38:49.330-07:00 Just a Girl*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-8210411146247825662014-02-25T00:18:00.000-08:002014-02-25T00:19:35.641-08:00Just a Thought<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I haven't blogged in months. Lately I've been doing lots of introspecting on my goals and the direction that life has taken me in the past few years. I have changed my mind about many things in the past three years, but ultimately, even with many detours and obstacles in the way, my goals have remained the same. Though it may be cliche to say, "Don't give up," it is something that should be followed by anyone with a dream, no matter how big or small. It may take weeks, months, years, even decades, but if you really want something, it is worth a try. If not, you will look back and regret not even trying. Though I don't have time at the moment to get into details, my life events since graduating college have not been what I expected - and I have learned and grown so much because of it. So I wrap up this short "blurb" post with the words of encouragement: Never give up.*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-82750348701878147102013-05-14T03:26:00.000-07:002013-05-14T03:26:11.809-07:00NYC and Wet & Wild Mascara Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I am going to do a quick review of a couple of drugstore mascaras that I picked up at Walgreens recently. The first one is NYC's City Curls mascara, which comes in a thin, pink tube and retails roughly about $2.70. I was fairly impressed! To be honest, I was not expecting much from this because of the low price, but it proved me wrong. I feel that it lifts my lashes while adding some volume, which is a bonus as usually (in my experience) curling mascaras lift but fail to add any thickness to my lashes. I definitely recommend this as an everyday-use mascara; you will get a steal with that price!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The second mascara I tried is Wet n Wild's Mega Volume. I think this retailed between $3-4, and it is not worth it. This mascara, instead of adding <i>mega volume</i>, seems to thin out my lashes. It separates my lashes, but not in a good way. There seem to be gaps in my lashes when I apply this, making my eyelid feel naked. At first, I thought it might be my application. But after trying different methods with this wand, it does not do much to amplify my lashes. Maybe my thin lashes are to blame, but the product fails to provide any volume. For that reason, I won't be purchasing this one again. </span></div>
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<br />*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-67894770054756441042013-01-22T23:57:00.001-08:002013-01-23T00:01:37.908-08:00That liner....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I came across this picture on Pinterest.. Definitely had to save the picture as a reference when doing my liner ;) It's flawless!</span></div>
<br />*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-89450389432976583442012-09-12T12:35:00.000-07:002012-09-12T12:35:50.374-07:00RunDisney: My First 1/2 Marathon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58HhWr5fViodOtg-TeEP8jwOal1RiVtuU39_1KgYpE3igctRpp9uY1WVOTtnrB5oWHziO6qzrnSpk2n5C0fB4I_2Rw2TOffIf4emhcojPwyNVKLV0ezVyoF6Uu8nPIGrdb-J-iovHo0eq/s640/blogger-image--1600191575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58HhWr5fViodOtg-TeEP8jwOal1RiVtuU39_1KgYpE3igctRpp9uY1WVOTtnrB5oWHziO6qzrnSpk2n5C0fB4I_2Rw2TOffIf4emhcojPwyNVKLV0ezVyoF6Uu8nPIGrdb-J-iovHo0eq/s640/blogger-image--1600191575.jpg" width="476" /></a><span style="clear: left; color: black; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">This gold shiny thing is what I trained for months for.... On Sunday morning of Labor Day weekend, I ran my first half marathon at Disneyland. RunDisney is a half marathon which begins at Downtown Disney, runs through Disneyland and California Adventure, through Anaheim and also through Angels stadium. </span><span style="clear: left; color: black; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">I really had doubts about going through this journey. I have never been much of a runner, but my brother and cousins run it every year so they kind of gave me the push I needed. I first thought there is no way I can run 13.1 miles, NO way! But thought I would register in order to force myself to at least train for it. When I signed up in February, I figured I had months to train so I was not worried about it.. But as time flew and the day grew closer, I was starting to dread the big day. I thought, "What if I pass out?" "What if I don't maintain my pace?" "What if my legs are too weak to finish?" I basically thought of every bad scenario you could think of. But once I was out there with my brother, as we were able to start in the same corral, I was pumped up and so excited to finally go through with it. It was an incredible experience. I think all the runners and the atmosphere with Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse giving us the green light to start really gave me the motivation to keep running. I was able to run through the sixth mile straight without walking. From there I tried to be aware of my pace and I ended up finishing in 2 hours, 39 minutes, which is a lot better than I expected for myself. All in all, it was a great experience and the feeling of accomplishment once I crossed the finish line is something I could never forget. I think I have felt that feeling on very few occasions, my college graduation being one of them.</span><span style="clear: left; color: black; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">I am definitely hoping to run more marathons.<span style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">I wish my boyfriend was able to run it with us but he had knee surgery this year, so it was out of the question. He was there to support me though, and seeing him and my dad at the finish was very uplifting. </span>My mom, aunt and cousins all ran this one with me and the experience of having so much family there was really special to me. I feel like it has brought us all closer together because we all pushed each other and really kept each other inspired through it all. I really recommend signing up for something like this with people you care about because it is a unique journey that you can experience together. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh58HhWr5fViodOtg-TeEP8jwOal1RiVtuU39_1KgYpE3igctRpp9uY1WVOTtnrB5oWHziO6qzrnSpk2n5C0fB4I_2Rw2TOffIf4emhcojPwyNVKLV0ezVyoF6Uu8nPIGrdb-J-iovHo0eq/s640/blogger-image--1600191575.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjS4w3oxdunRZ_VpSsRAa1ki9gSm6DLIVY9Im5e1ICkSZCwJ0F7KhstefXPlJc6q3mPSsvORzgfXfNUwKwGP_lHxO8Xoxl-_gOL9geJQSprO9zIk03yu7LnuvPXq8_MfcInUU9puV7NNJB/s640/blogger-image--821787920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjS4w3oxdunRZ_VpSsRAa1ki9gSm6DLIVY9Im5e1ICkSZCwJ0F7KhstefXPlJc6q3mPSsvORzgfXfNUwKwGP_lHxO8Xoxl-_gOL9geJQSprO9zIk03yu7LnuvPXq8_MfcInUU9puV7NNJB/s640/blogger-image--821787920.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0JtKIxaWgSHOwCrPsbZ6x4B0KQq-7yQ7G2HJDGKpIqwNahOi75fJg7I-go-SjoYCjYqNKVCNOV2rze1sT7XFPZiqZWQKsicEuhKWSnM7f1Xnq8_Ryy65JPeF5zZELd9J4pnbVN-RbmOH/s640/blogger-image--800080786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE0JtKIxaWgSHOwCrPsbZ6x4B0KQq-7yQ7G2HJDGKpIqwNahOi75fJg7I-go-SjoYCjYqNKVCNOV2rze1sT7XFPZiqZWQKsicEuhKWSnM7f1Xnq8_Ryy65JPeF5zZELd9J4pnbVN-RbmOH/s640/blogger-image--800080786.jpg" /></a><span style="color: black; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC6HJCWfwDYE0gO2bydocEV99LF-ZnCobOYKv2fK8hE4PjY1j_E8iraxYRuIjAmu3y2gDuASQi7-aF8b2OssBqk3MLv14J2PzRkmDbisUGJdqDUZ24JuBzgaRzZ5Coycb7RAxS2LE2Lg9G/s640/blogger-image-1787048468.jpg" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I just heard that Nars will be releasing an Andy Warhol Collection this October. Details won't be out until next week but I am so excited to see all the products when they arrive! I have read that some items will be sold exclusively in Sephora stores, while others will be also in department stores. Can't wait!</span></div>
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<br />*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-4647958604779145022012-08-02T22:17:00.001-07:002012-08-02T22:18:14.123-07:00Shade of the Week: Splash of GrenadineEssie - Splash of Grenadine<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKmAtV874E2T1hGSmR-XWelDNd7KkEE51T5sAPzNQX0ZMWALu67hyajakjxrgDdWB0pqadYykj8NEHA0syplKFsnfJpswmSwLf2HQYwgzwZUfqinXpdBhlQj86FbT3pUuDdOvf7ZGedaa/s640/blogger-image-1326531416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKmAtV874E2T1hGSmR-XWelDNd7KkEE51T5sAPzNQX0ZMWALu67hyajakjxrgDdWB0pqadYykj8NEHA0syplKFsnfJpswmSwLf2HQYwgzwZUfqinXpdBhlQj86FbT3pUuDdOvf7ZGedaa/s640/blogger-image-1326531416.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlX-bM_6q2VCEctHUBhkkSBOlFc0jj0ugyhv7fMZLpAvz2IoBoCz2J0F5raDvFTnEcwwUUyMmMGdnk3nmuy0enA117fHJoH-oMnrGlQ8xLXVAFSuwzKo77NM0tkRyFj_9GMvyLBHdiSTvh/s640/blogger-image--1504291893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlX-bM_6q2VCEctHUBhkkSBOlFc0jj0ugyhv7fMZLpAvz2IoBoCz2J0F5raDvFTnEcwwUUyMmMGdnk3nmuy0enA117fHJoH-oMnrGlQ8xLXVAFSuwzKo77NM0tkRyFj_9GMvyLBHdiSTvh/s640/blogger-image--1504291893.jpg" /></a></div>*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-24907756542434495162012-07-23T22:34:00.001-07:002012-07-23T22:34:14.012-07:00Wet n Wild Megalast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Of all the inexpensive, drugstore brand nail polishes, Wet n Wild's Megalast has quickly become my favorite. For $1.99 per bottle, the polishes really superceded my expectations. I love that I am able to swipe on two coats of this polish, without being too thick or too thin, and the polish dries within minutes. I don't have to watch what I do with my hands for a few hours, as with so many other nail polish brands. I also really like the thickness of the brush because I am able to cover more of my nail with less strokes. My two favorite shades of the moment are Wet Cement and I Need a Refresh-Mint (pictured second and third above). Wet Cement is a perfect taupe, in my opinion. I Need a Refresh-Mint was a good change for me. When I saw it at Walgreens it reminded me of a Tiffany's blue. I had several mint shades already, but this shade seemed more Tiffany's-ish because it is more on the blue side than on the mint green side. All in all, I would definitely recommend this brand if you are a fan of quick-drying polish.</div>
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To sum it up here are my likes about Megalast:</div>
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* Thick brush for faster, more efficient painting</div>
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* Large selection of matte shades</div>
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* Polish dries within minutes</div>
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* Polish lasts for days without chipping, sometimes weeks (especially on toes)</div>
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* Only $1.99 per bottle, sometimes cheaper when on sale</div>
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I Need a Refresh-Mint (flash above, no flash below)</div>
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Wet Cement (no flash)</div>
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Hello Kitty is back at Yogurtland for the second time! I had to go this week for the arrival, just to get my HK spoon and cup. The HK Yogurtland collaboration is so cute, I wanted everything in the store. They are selling adorable keychains, plush HK, buttons, tote bags, and a couple other cute accessories. There is different artwork on the cups for the characters, each featuring a different city. The schedule for the arrival of characters is as follows:</div>
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* July 10th: Hello Kitty - Hollywood</div>
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* July 24th: TuxedoSam - Miami</div>
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*August 7th: Badtz-Maru - San Francisco<span style="background-color: white;"> </span></div>
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* August 21st: Little Twin Stars - Honolulu</div>
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I already love Yogurtland any time, rain or shine, so this is just a bonus for visiting this summer. I am hoping to buy the t-shirt, and maybe some keychains.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Twiggie" by Color Club </span></div>*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-37880556588424703362012-06-11T20:37:00.000-07:002012-06-11T20:37:05.539-07:00DIY: Magazine Holder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I wanted to share some pictures of a DIY project I worked on last week. I decided to try to make myself a magazine holder to stash all my Vogue issues, which were previously lying around <i>everywhere</i> in my room. I came across a quick and simple tutorial on pinterest and seeing that it only required a cereal box, scrapbook paper, scissors and glue, I decided to give it a try. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It was fairly simple to make and didn't take long at all. Because I am out of Mod Podge at the moment, I used Elmer's Spray Adhesive. I would definitely recommend the tutorial if you are looking to make yourself a magazine holder, which could hold papers or mail too, if you don't want to use it for magazines. I plan on making a second one for the rest of my magazines. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">To see the detailed instructions on how to make your own magazine holder, click </span><a href="http://www.thesitsgirls.com/diy/diy-home-decor/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20thesitsgirls%2FdIsr%20%28The%20SITS%20Girls%29" style="font-size: small;">here</a><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Lately, I found myself questioning whether my nightly face routine is doing enough to keep my skin looking best as can be.. and I found myself afraid to ask the question whether face wipes are enough to clean my face at night. I was afraid because the majority of the time I prefer to grab a wipe in the comfort of my room, than to go to the bathroom sink to wash my face. Sometimes I just don't want to take the extra minutes to wash my face with a cleanser. But after doing some research, I found that more often than not, I should be washing it. Yes, I wish it was as easy as lying in bed while wiping my face off (some nights I'm just that lazy!), but the truth is that while the wipes do a great job of removing makeup and dirt, they simply cannot replace the cleanliness that you get from water and face wash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">When washing with a cleanser, the water ensures that all dirt or grime is removed. With a wipe, you are limited to whatever dirt it is able to reach on the surface of the skin, or until you have used up the whole wipe. However, you should be using wipes if you are not able to wash your face because it is better than nothing at all. It is recommended that you use wipes two to three times a week, and wash your face the other nights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So all in all, I have learned that the wipes are a great makeup remover and a facial refresher but they should not replace the act of washing your face on a daily basis. I think I will try washing more often, and leave the wipes for nights when I absolutely do not have the energy to use a cleanser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hello bloggers! I wanted to do a quick post about this mask, Boots Botanics Conditioning Clay Mask, because I am really loving it. I found this at Target, having no idea what it was or what to expect but decided to give it a try. I have been using this for over a month and I am really able to see a difference in my complexion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">You have to make sure to shake it well or else it will come out too watery. When applying to the face, it will dry and harden up pretty quickly, and the green will change colors as it dries. Once I apply it to my entire face, I will leave it on about 20 minutes, then wash it off with warm water. It actually feels like clay on my face, kind of like if I am making a mold of my face. I love how easy it is to wash off. Once water hits it, it softens up and I wipe it away. I'm able to see a difference as soon as I wash it off... my face feels very smooth, pores are nonexistent, and I feel like it makes my skin glow. The best part to me (because I have VERY dry skin) is that it doesn't leave my face feeling dried out, as so many other masks/facial products do to my face. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">All in all, I really recommend this clay mask to anyone who is looking for a new way to improve their complexion. I got it at Target for $9.39, which is not bad considering the prices of other face products on the market. The bottle is kind of small but it has lasted; I still have over half the product left. :)</span></div>*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-71223381057490571222012-05-01T18:24:00.004-07:002012-05-01T18:24:26.920-07:00April Showers Bring May Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Though it is gloomy in So Cal on the first day of May, I am really loving all floral prints right now. They are so pretty and easy to wear, especially on those hot and sunny days. I can't get enough of all the varieties of floral print shorts out there!</span><br />
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<br />*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-67447101981485560822012-04-13T00:29:00.000-07:002012-04-13T00:40:57.405-07:00Beautiful Lengths Hair Donation<span style="font-size: x-small;">After years of growing my hair out, not dyeing it, and only getting trims at the salon, I finally chopped off my hair! This is something I have wanted to do for years, since I first heard that organizations collect hair to make wigs for cancer patients. However, a few years ago I had bleach in my hair so I was not eligible to donate. I stopped bleaching my hair and let all hair dye grow out, and kept growing it. My hair grows quickly so the process was not too long... but my hesitation always stood in the way. I always hesitated and feared the moment that my hair would no longer be considered "long." But in the past few months, I found myself changing views. I have never had short hair because I never felt like it went well with my face shape. I had a bad haircut experience back in third grade, so I kept my hair medium-length to really long ever since then. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-size: xx-small;">The contrast in this picture puts the focus on my hair. This was the length in February.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">In January, I received some devastating news about a close cousin of mine. I learned that my 11-year-old cousin was diagnosed with leukemia, and it really hurt to learn about the journey he was about to endure. With the help of a lot of other supportive family members, a "Hair Cut Party" was planned, at which many of the males in our family decided to shave their heads in support of my cousin. I decided without hesitation to cut my hair and finally donate it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">It is heart-breaking that the deciding factor came under these circumstances because I would give anything to cure my cousin, but it also gave me the last push that I needed to go through with the donation. I ended up donating 11 inches and cut my hair into an A-line bob. I sent off my hair to Pantene ProV's Beautiful Lengths program, and hope that it helps a cancer patient in need of a wig.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I am still getting used to my short hair. It is so much faster to style. Blow-drying and straightening is not a pain anymore, and my head feels much lighter. I am still looking for new ways to style my hair since there are not as many options as with long hair - with long hair, there is so much you can do. But I am liking that it gives me new looks, I could do certain styles that I could never do with long hair. For example, curls. Since my hair is pretty short, I could do more bouncy, retro-style curls. Curls were a hassle before because my hair was so heavy; it was hard for my hair to hold a curl. Either way, I like both long and short hairstyles. In the end, it's just hair, so I'm having fun with it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Pantene ProV offers many products and tips for growing your hair out if you wish to donate it. I was using their Replenish Treatment Mask prior to cutting it just to help repair any heat damage I had. You could find more info regarding Beautiful Lengths <a href="http://www.pantene.com/en-US/beautiful-lengths-cause/Pages/default.aspx">here.</a></span></div>
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<br />*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-82560517196383014492012-04-07T13:36:00.000-07:002012-04-07T13:36:15.162-07:00Nude Spring Nails<span style="font-size: x-small;">Just a quick post on my nail look for the week. I used Essie's Topless & Barefoot, and painted my ring fingers with Tart Deco, then spotted polka dots on top of it.</span><div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I recently received this Mary Kay lip set as a gift from my best friend because I always complain about my chapped lips. I have dry skin and lips so I'm very picky about what I put on them. I am pretty pleased with the product, and definitely recommend to anyone looking for a lip exfoliant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Mary Kay Satin Lips set comes with a "lip mask," which exfoliates your lips, and a "lip balm" to moisturize after you exfoliate. The lip mask comes out as a white cream that you rub into your lips and leave on for a couple of minutes. I usually wipe it off with a wet makeup remover towellete. I then apply the Satin Lips Lip Balm. I feel that they do a good job of making my lips feel silky smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Picture with flash. I also have YSL Rouge Volupte #13 on my lips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I am not sure of pricing with Mary Kay so when I run out of this product, I don't know if I will stick with it or not. I would love to read recommendations on other lip exfoliants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Lola in the Lounge* is a beauty blog with very informative tips on makeup and face care. She is currently doing a MAC lipstick giveaway and your chance of winning increases by sharing the contest. Everyone should check it out because she seems to do many giveaways, which is a such a sweet gesture in the blogging world. I love finding informative beauty blogs, so I'd like to help others to find them by sharing!</span></div>
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<br />*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-49628389471834241902012-03-15T20:02:00.000-07:002012-03-15T20:02:01.838-07:00Review: Dove Dry Shampoo<span style="font-size: x-small;">I had been meaning to try Dove's Dry Shampoo after reading raving reviews on it. After checking Target and Wal-mart, I was finally able to find it at a local CVS for $4.99. I fell in love with it the first day I tried it. It is easy to pat into my roots and it has the same clean smell as the Dove hairsprays. The product is not too heavy, so it does not make my scalp or roots feel greasy at all. I liked it more and more everyday, even after going three days without washing my hair. This is totally out of the norm for me, as I normally wash my hair at least once a day. I hate the feeling of unwashed hair so I can't go more than a day without washing. I usually blow-dry my hair so it takes its toll on me, I end up getting split-ends very fast. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">By the fifth day, the bottle sounded empty when I shook it. I pressed the nozzle and nothing would come out. I thought maybe it was clogged, but it wasn't. I tried again the next day, hoping it might work this time, but no luck. I was so sad that not only did I no longer have this product, but I would have to go back to washing my hair on the daily, until I buy a different brand of dry shampoo that I like. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">To be fair, I know that this is a fairly new product so I am hoping Dove will work out its kinks to improve the spray can or the actual shampoo, whatever the problem may be. After going on Dove's website to contact them, I saw that many others had this same problem, so I would think they are working to improve it. I have emailed the company, so I will wait for their response to this problem. I would suggest saving your $5 for the time being, unless you are okay with getting just a couple of uses out of the bottle.</span>*Karhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600015056103207220noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2116297624043247715.post-91005840768395473642012-03-01T21:56:00.001-08:002012-03-01T23:27:30.716-08:00Hard as Nails!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I love how the women of </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Mad Men</span></i><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">are perfectly styled from hair to toe, so I am excited to see this collection in person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Today I came across this cute LA Dodgers shirt. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the MLB shop is selling green gear for all teams, with everything from girl tees to hoodies to green baseball caps. This particular Dodgers tee caught my eye. I bleed blue but for St. Patty's Day I might make the exception to wear green. </span></div>
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