tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58696924032604785422024-02-19T06:48:55.795-08:00the glamourista“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye.”
~Miss Piggysnb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-50871082084662612992013-01-09T18:33:00.000-08:002013-01-09T18:33:14.991-08:00just in case....oh, my forgotten beauty blog. i bet nobody is even still reading!<br />
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let's catch up. <br />
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i'm a cosmetologist now, which means i do hair, nails, and makeup. i love what i do, and i'm always looking for new things to try. i didn't go organic. i'm not sure if i should feel guilty about that. <br />
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however, money is tight. i don't get to try things out as often as i would like. i never gave up my $28.00 Dior mascara, but i have fallen in love with a few products that are easier on the wallet. <br />
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i'm in the middle of a divorce, and i have a three year old. I work at a salon, and i'm involved with the local theater company (stage makeup and hair!) i have a lot going on, but i'd still like to blog sometimes. <br />
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anybody still out there?<br />
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snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-31136905935957274542011-05-24T11:39:00.000-07:002011-05-26T12:37:04.205-07:00too chicken to go green??having a baby makes you think about your future. it occured to me that maybe there were some steps i could take to make my life better and longer, and maybe some of that had to do with the products i use!<br /><br />before you roll your eyes, i'm not a tree hugger. maybe it will make me sound like a jerk, but this wasn't about the environment. it was about me! i already knew that a lot of what i was using had a lot of chemicals in it. i also knew that there is an increasing amount of products out there that were catering to people like me, with a new awareness of what we are smearing on ourselves. many companies are developing cosmetics that are more natural or even organic, in a market where the pickings used to be very slim. the more natural products always had strange textures and smells, and usually cost more.<br /><br />i was ready to start my new, greener path. still, i already knew that i couldn't switch everything. i wanted to change my beauty regime, but there are some products i'm not ready to give up. my mascara, for instance. for me, nothing will ever top my beloved Diorshow Blackout (unless it's another improved Dior product!)i'm also pretty attached to my hair products. having curly hair, it's difficult to find that perfect combination that gives the results i want. my eyeshadow primer will always be Urban Decay-nothing makes my makeup stay put like their Primer Potion. <br /><br />so, i made a list of products i'd be willing to switch. on it, i ended up with:<br /><br />-body lotion<br />-body wash<br />-foundation/concealer<br />-blush<br />-lip gloss (maybe)<br />-moisturizer<br /><br />of course, this isn't every product i use on my face and body. would it even make an impact to switch only some of what i use to more organic products? would the fuzzy feeling of doing something good for myself only be in my head? is a switchover an all or nothing deal??<br /><br />i discovered quickly that labels are SO deceiving. not everything that advertises itself as healthy and natural for your skin is telling the truth. even products with some natural elements can have a lot of chemicals in them. <br /><br />the longer i debated, the more hesitant i was. i want to put better things on my skin...but there are so many cosmetics to love. could i really give that up? <br /><br />i've decided to use up what i have. it just doesn't make sense to go guy all new products when i have money invested in so many items now. when the time comes to replace the items, then i'll check out the options for more organic cosmetics. <br /><br />maybe i'm just not strong enough to go organic. i see a makeup counter gleaming with vibrant colors and glittery textures, and i can't stop myself. i'm trying to be more aware....but it's hard!!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-10674271923762391632010-04-27T07:46:00.000-07:002010-04-27T07:55:34.026-07:00spring cleaningin my determination for a new look, it's time to clean house. or...clean makeup trunk.<br /><br />i have a decent stash that i'm proud of. combine my evil shopping habit, my lust for cosmetics and the fact that i used to work at sephora, and you can start to understand what sort of monster had been created. <br /><br />here's the problem-i hoard makeup. <br /><br />i have makeup that i've picked out and purchased. however, i also have a ton of "free gift with purchase" and "gratis" items. some of it is really good stuff that you might pay a pretty penny for, so it's hard to part with. i talk myself into keeping it. <br /><br />lots of foundations that are now too dark? oh, i could use those to sculpt cheekbones!<br /><br />lipstick that's too dark or frosty? i could always mix it with another one to create a new color, or dilute it with a gloss!<br /><br />to be honest, not everything i've kept suits me. i look best in things with cool undertones, and i've outgrown a lot of my products that have tons of glitter (my nightclub days are behind me). <br /><br />i know there are websites where people trade makeup....but more than likely i'll just give it to some of my friends who are always complimenting me on mine. it will be good for my karma. maybe someone will give me some new makeup to fill the gaps from what i sorted out!<br /><br />that doesn't really help me clean out my makeup case, does it?snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-71364065617069890342010-04-25T18:33:00.000-07:002010-04-25T18:42:24.790-07:00recreating meit's time for a new look....<br /><br />being a new mom with a new job requires a new look. i swore i'd never let a child dictate my amount of self-maintenance, but it's happened. i already cut four inches off my hair because he likes to pull it and i have no time to fix it. <br /><br />what kind of look am i looking for? good skin, lashes and lips. that's the minimum. of course i'll still put on the glam for special occasions, but i'm going to create a quick routine that i can do in the wee hours of the morning.<br /><br />unfortunately, i also have to cut back the cosmetic budget. the sad part is that i'm very particular. it's been a long time since i've purchased drug store makeup, and with some things i fear there can be no substitute. can anything really stretch my lashes like my $28.00 Diorshow mascara? i may have to find out, as much as that pains me. <br /><br />i also haven't hit the perfume counter in a long time. though i still have tons of bottles on my dresser, i feel that i've outgrown some of it and i'm ready for something new. and on perfume, i refuse to follow a budget. i can smell cheap a mile away. <br /><br />a new chapter, a new me, and hopefully soon...new makeup!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-81120736610183130932010-01-09T09:08:00.001-08:002010-01-09T09:21:28.143-08:00my eyelashes have left the buildingamong the lengthy list of unattractive side effects that pregnancy brings, one that bothers me a lot is what it has done to my eyelashes. <br /><br />as a side note, the hair on my head in thicker and more brag-worthy than it's ever been. i hear it may go back to it's former state after i deliver. boo. <br /><br />anyway, my eyelashes are shorter and sparser than they were nine months ago. my deep-set eyes rely on big, fat lashes and some manuevering with an eyeshadow brush to keep them from looking recessed and exhausted. not only am i actually tired all the time...i look it! even a swipe with my regular mascara doesn't hold the same magic that it used to. <br /><br />i'm too nervous to try Latisse, the prescription medication that is supposed to grow lashes, due to the side effects. i simply won't risk putting brown spots on my blue irises, especially when it's permanent. <br /><br />then there's L'Oreal's Renewal Lash Serum, which doesn't necessarily spark new eyelash growth as much as help you keep your lashes intact. basically, it stalls the shedding process. <br /><br />hopefully my eyelash woes mend themselves after the baby arrives....i've had several months to plot and plan a new "hot mama" look, and having decent eyelashes is definitely part of that!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-58129686455423856642009-12-21T14:43:00.000-08:002009-12-21T15:06:19.739-08:00product test drive: airbrush tanfor my wedding, i had my first spray tan experience. <br /><br />i had expected what i had seen from my big-city experience: a booth that you go into, raise your arms, and get hosed. what i actually encountered in a much smaller town was very different. <br /><br />after calling around to the various businesses in the area, i found that there were no spray tanning booths. what i finally found after LOTS of digging was a lady who did a type of airbrush tan, with a gun she sweeps across your body while you stand there wearing...not much. <br /><br />that was a concern i hadn't counted on, because in a booth nobody gets to see your pale goodies as you get sprayed. you have privacy. however, if you are standing in front of a girl with an airbrush, she is all up in every bit of your untanned junk. <br /><br />this gal was nice, don't get me wrong. but she took me down into her unfinished basement and had me strip down to my unmentionables, and then gave me the chills while she sprayed and powdered me. it was a little awkward for a pregnant plus-size chica.<br /><br />the end result was better than i expected, color-wise. i wasn't orange, since i asked her to use her lightest formula on my already-pasty skin. i felt like my chest got a bit tanner than the rest of me, and it didn't cover my swimsuit straps as well as i wanted, but it did help them blend. i felt like i looked pretty natural, and i think my pictures turned out well. the first day i kept smelling the formula, but that wore off. <br /><br />what i didn't like was how it came off-in chunks! then again, i was on my hawaiian honeymoon, sweating and frolicking in the ocean for a week. but the color would start to pill off of me, like an old sweater, and it would make a big streak when i wiped it. this happened mostly on my legs and chest. it made me feel dirty, and i started to wonder how much people could tell that my tan was fake. <br /><br />i don't regret having it done, but i probably wouldn't do it again.snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-33637338718521389172009-11-10T21:39:00.001-08:002009-11-10T22:05:57.565-08:00just for kyl....my wedding face blogokay, in an attempt to wash myself of the guilt and shame of being a horrifically inconsistent blogger these past few months, here goes a shout out to kyl about my wedding makeup....<br /><br />even i was surprised by what i ended up using. being pregnant has caused my skin to really throw me for a loop, making my normally oily skin into a flaky, dry foreign thing. i fight oil my whole life and buy products to combat it, and on the most important day of my life, i end up having to wear something...moisturizing? i wore <strong>Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation</strong>, which would have been an absolute no-no if my skin were acting normal. i find it so hydrating that my face would generally turn into an oil slick within minutes, but not so on my wedding day. i topped it with <strong>Bare Escentuals Mineral Veil</strong>, just to give it a nice finish. <br /><br />My blush was <strong>Cargo blu-ray blush/highlighter </strong>in pink. <br /><br />i had my eyes planned out for months. of course i used <strong>Urban Decay Primer Potion </strong>to start, because your wedding day is the last event you want your makeup to slide on. i used Cargo's 2008 Holiday Palette, and i wish i could tell you the colors, but the package doesn't state what they are. It was in a retro satin case, and had a palette of silver eyeshadows, a highlighter blush, a silver glitter pen, and a silver eyeliner. i created a muted silver smokey eye from the palette, lining my eye with <strong>Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner </strong>in Jet. i lined the inner rims with the silver liner from the holiday palette. i covered my under-eye circles with <strong>Benefit Erase Paste</strong>. <br /><br />here was a big disappointment...my mascara. i was all pumped up about using <strong>Dior Blackout Waterproof</strong>. i'm a HUGE fan of the regular formula, but since i didn't want to cry it off on my big day, i decided to try the waterproof. it didn't pump up my lashes nearly as much as i wanted, and i found that it flaked off fairly easily. i put in on top of <strong>Lancome's Cils Booster X</strong>L as usual, but i didn't have the glam eyelashes of my dreams. on the upside, it didn't come off when i cried. <br /><br />i stuck with an old faithful for my lips...my <strong>Bourjois Lip Stain</strong> (which is getting harder and harder to find....). i topped it with <strong>Chanel Glossimer in Constellation </strong>(which i don't think they make anymore either). i got so caught up in the day that i forgot to reapply after the initial application and there was quite a bit of kissing, so i can't blame my lip stain for bailing after about three hours. i also think that my husband still looks dashing with a little bit of glitter on his lips from me ;).<br /><br />i'll post pics of my wedding face soon, and i still need to tell everyone about my spray tan experience.....snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-45831301777411525662009-09-24T07:12:00.000-07:002009-09-24T07:18:49.668-07:00spray on that marital glow!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5z19yYouH5oSygYPq4itik4LCpq-pez2Rt2Q9GEz8NdDyK5qiUi8MyyEC4ve8YRswN60_tk1tFCvL7o_IfwIyUxd8rgR5u1a4ZJqMg8Kh0nAvygbxpBM3Sy6qQlJej96VHG-qny9WwBx/s1600-h/mystictan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5z19yYouH5oSygYPq4itik4LCpq-pez2Rt2Q9GEz8NdDyK5qiUi8MyyEC4ve8YRswN60_tk1tFCvL7o_IfwIyUxd8rgR5u1a4ZJqMg8Kh0nAvygbxpBM3Sy6qQlJej96VHG-qny9WwBx/s200/mystictan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385037936171216242" /></a><br />i'm getting married in 9 days. <br /><br />i didn't picture it going exactly this way in all my girlhood dreams. i'm definitely not the size i'd like to be as a bride (that's what happens when you get pregnant-no dieting!), and i'm a pale, pale girl. <br /><br />i had almost come to terms with the paleness, except one day over the summer i got into my mother-in-law's pool and returned with some VERY noticeable stripes from my bathing suit. my dress won't be able to cover these, and i know they'll show up in the pictures. <br /><br />i'm considering a salon spray tan....maybe. not to look like a malibu bride, but to simply even out. however, i've heard that the tan can look orange if you are pale to begin with. i'm a little nervous, but something has to be done, and i don't trust self-tanner in this situation. or maybe it's me i don't trust. <br /><br />i also plan on doing it a few days before the wedding so that i can remedy the situation if need be. <br /><br />my other dilemma: my hawaiian honeymoon and this spray tan. i've heard it doesn't hold up well under salt water. nothing says glowing newlywed like a streaky pregnant lady on the beach!!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-69083693984113446352009-09-15T20:51:00.001-07:002009-09-15T21:08:45.709-07:00my wedding day fragrance: Idole D'Armani<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRzyDS9AQnmMzjiohryCmCWLbQ5xi8FFZ8Ma4a960dgr6JioZfe5Lj8FXAJWLIcuDLhTDYt8GeQqtOe5yXL3IRHbJ8Lg3NzjYDqnwynFtognzli461DBXQxQxQxivAe9MmTSimnmbnb_f/s1600-h/idole.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwRzyDS9AQnmMzjiohryCmCWLbQ5xi8FFZ8Ma4a960dgr6JioZfe5Lj8FXAJWLIcuDLhTDYt8GeQqtOe5yXL3IRHbJ8Lg3NzjYDqnwynFtognzli461DBXQxQxQxivAe9MmTSimnmbnb_f/s200/idole.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381911859136539954" /></a><br />up until last weekend, i had my mind made up about what fragrance i would wear on my wedding day. Versace by Versace was my special occasion fragrance. <br /><br />it's a sparkling, laughing floral that makes me envision that spectacular moment when we are announced man and wife and descend back down the aisle. that joyous, feminine smell had the potential to mark a memory. i'm not a floral girl, but this particular scent would go brilliantly with all the glitz of my wedding day, and dry down very nicely as the night wore on. <br /><br />however. <br /><br />last weekend, on a whim, i sauntered through the cosmetics department of macy's. i decided to sample the new Armani. <br /><br />i love the Armani fragrances, because they are so well made. Mania is still one of my all-time faves, and i had a crush on Sensi for a long time. She is an excellent choice too-it reminds me of a friend from long ago. <br /><br />Idole D'Armani is a grown-up version of Sensi. Sensi was sheerly sweet without being saccharine, with just enough woods to give it depth. <br /><br />Dillards.com describes it this way: "An ode to the feminine ideal, this spicy floral fragrance captures a woman's grace, beauty and strength. Opening with dazzling clementine orange, juicy pear, ginger and davana, it boldly blends absolute saffron, jasmine and rose loukoum with base notes of patchouli and vetiver for a lingering, sensual luminosity". <br /><br />if Versace was the walk back down the aisle, Idole D'Armani is a night filled with hugging loved ones and being kissed by the one you love. it's an abundance of sweet warmth, cozy and intimate. it makes you want to lean closer to the person you are talking to. <br /><br />Versace laughs, while Idole huskily murmurs. it doesn't ooze sexuality with musk and sugar, it's subtley beautiful because it smells like skin in candlelight.<br /><br />that's my wedding day scent.snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-84928626099401555322009-09-03T06:43:00.001-07:002009-09-03T06:52:28.045-07:00product test drive-clarisonic is worth the money!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje0bn8PNAey9PAR5b7iVb2bCGzsRBtpO3Z3rDSCmYVfKR4SMrsxxeGuIqyG8If_Qx9XL0u1WZxfMHJFkEtdBB1Tmvr3LuvQ8WHCoB72gj4nMyRvTpk8tHz1bO8TGS2HQy2Uu14ClqDuaq/s1600-h/clarisonic.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgje0bn8PNAey9PAR5b7iVb2bCGzsRBtpO3Z3rDSCmYVfKR4SMrsxxeGuIqyG8If_Qx9XL0u1WZxfMHJFkEtdBB1Tmvr3LuvQ8WHCoB72gj4nMyRvTpk8tHz1bO8TGS2HQy2Uu14ClqDuaq/s200/clarisonic.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377236589956386226" /></a><br />i got a clarisonic for my birthday!!<br /><br />i know it's foolish to say everyone should run out and get one-they are pricey. but everyone should definitely have it on their wishlist!<br /><br />i had heard such amazing things from people who owned these miracle machines. tales of soft, clear skin that boggled the mind. even people whose skin broke out initially after they used it still weren't sorry. with reviews like that, it's natural to be curious. <br /><br />first of all, it doesn't operate like i thought. i don't know where i got this idea, but i thought the brush spun around, but it doesn't. it simply vibrates. this vibration (while feeling very soothing on your skin), loosens dead skin and allows your product to penetrate better. it is your arm's job to move the machine in circles. <br /><br />another cool feature is that it times each area of your face. once you start, it beeps after a certain amount of time to indicate that it's time to go to the next area of your face. no clock-watching! <br /><br />all in all your daily clarisonic experience lasts about a minute and a half. <br /><br />my skin does feel renewed after using this. the dull skin vanishes, leaving behind softer, smoother, cleaned skin. i couldn't stop touching it! it doesn't irritate existing blemishes and actually helped mine go away. <br /><br />clarisonic is available with different cleansers and textures of brushes. <br /><br />this is worth every penny. and then some.snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-37869379887822533582009-07-13T07:26:00.000-07:002009-07-13T07:29:23.976-07:00i'm still here....i'm sorry that i haven't blogged since april! it's not that i haven't missed you or found any new products to rave about. i've just been a little....busy. <br /><br />in a nutshell, i'm pregnant. we moved the wedding up. it's been a whirlwind. <br /><br />but, this will give me a whole new set of things to blog about, such as wedding beauty (at least until october), and then how to be pregnant and not feel like a homely, haggard beast (which i'm still working on). <br /><br />don't give up on me yet-there's more to come, i promise!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-17125756494146591652009-04-19T21:23:00.000-07:002009-04-19T21:30:13.562-07:00product toss....zoe flat iron<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZxfixif2daf8BMD8ODNaAnVL7gqv6jpWjfpqN9A4BzE_m7Lr1dSyW4D9QM-_rjvGoFDHN7BWNON7U1GNqUPuItvryBzsQ9CQuFMX-arRDPWxI7k4b7pAVVc9aIMfHeVP7KOuO0fNfAha/s1600-h/zoe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZxfixif2daf8BMD8ODNaAnVL7gqv6jpWjfpqN9A4BzE_m7Lr1dSyW4D9QM-_rjvGoFDHN7BWNON7U1GNqUPuItvryBzsQ9CQuFMX-arRDPWxI7k4b7pAVVc9aIMfHeVP7KOuO0fNfAha/s200/zoe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326626061356920914" /></a><br />in a moment of weakness, i caved and went with a cheaper option. i should have known better with a hair tool-cheaper usually isn't better when it comes to flat irons!<br /><br />i had a 2 inch ceramic Conair flat iron that i promised to someone when i upgraded to a tourmaline flat iron. tourmaline gets hotter and delivers better results quicker, with less damage to the hair. ceramic was the rage before they discovered tourmaline. <br /><br />what i ended up with was a 1 inch Zoe flat iron from Ulta. bad choice. i miss my old one, even though it wasn't tourmaline. i may beg for it back. <br /> <br />the Zoe flatiron takes forever to get through my hair (though the downgrade from 2 inches to 1 is probably playing a part in that). it also pulls my hair. <br /><br />the best flatiron i've ever used was a Sedu. it was quick and left my hair stick-straight and crazy silky. you can read great reviews on tons of hair tools, including Sedu flatirons, at <a href="www.folica.com"></a>. <br /><br />i guess my quest for a flat iron that rocks my world continues.....snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-4721820115021118992009-04-07T18:47:00.001-07:002009-04-07T18:55:30.280-07:00product crush...broadway nails!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQEc8KTF0X_MfRCBQW8-vhRzWcuOzgll6bqWHIsgDxLzCAE3msLU9pc8UPeTkWpaD2RqmiuGIxIYUbPKnjFSVro11psDIPPTQmR6FZogVQ_kqpzm5B7nA9aYxTFoPndTn-Xo3PdDTQ8id/s1600-h/braodwaynails.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghQEc8KTF0X_MfRCBQW8-vhRzWcuOzgll6bqWHIsgDxLzCAE3msLU9pc8UPeTkWpaD2RqmiuGIxIYUbPKnjFSVro11psDIPPTQmR6FZogVQ_kqpzm5B7nA9aYxTFoPndTn-Xo3PdDTQ8id/s200/braodwaynails.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322132797301369090" /></a><br />there is nothing that perks up a girl's spirits like a manicure. <br /><br />unfortunately, with the economy these days, little splurges like that can creep to the bottom of the priority list. <br /><br />so you can't afford to hit the nail salon every 2-3 weeks and get a mani or have your nails filled? you may have crossed the idea of doing them yourself off the list. <br /><br />i feel your pain. i learned my lesson about fake nails many years ago, back in junior high. the nail didn't fit my actual nail bed, they didn't stay on, and it was a train wreck just trying to apply them. they made me look like trailer park barbie!<br /><br />hear me out-give <span style="font-weight:bold;">Broadway Nails</span> a shot. their "real life" nails look as good as any acrylics from the salon (without the tell-tale fill line!), they don't chip, they are easy to apply, and here is the best part-they stay put!! i promise. i'm hard on nails. i tap, i type, i open cans. <br /><br />though they don't stay on endlessly, they will stay on for almost a week or more. for around $7.00 a pack, you can't beat it! <br /><br />nobody has to know that you did them yourself.....snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-42041937018510872012009-03-25T11:47:00.000-07:002009-03-25T11:54:15.383-07:00as seen on tv beauty<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5TP3DP762uk_HQvRD2oobAt9EU5nEWzUjqiwSI_UGrYzVQ1ClTv9HiCY5tHkcVNQEKLiGrt4Y9z4k6hnRSs7GnKivDzpXpUThe0H8RcCiKQtEyaLVVWQprxan4p2-Md7FV1QkDXsvvA7R/s1600-h/split_ender_th.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5TP3DP762uk_HQvRD2oobAt9EU5nEWzUjqiwSI_UGrYzVQ1ClTv9HiCY5tHkcVNQEKLiGrt4Y9z4k6hnRSs7GnKivDzpXpUThe0H8RcCiKQtEyaLVVWQprxan4p2-Md7FV1QkDXsvvA7R/s200/split_ender_th.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317199187944239730" /></a><br />do you think there is any way <a href="https://www.asseenontv.com/prod-pages/splt_ndr_ontv.html">this</a> would really work? i'm so curious!!<br /><br />i also really want one of <a href="http://www.bighappiehair.com/index.html">these</a>! <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNXIlD8J2GokgJwK059mUv4WIh9HGBXQA6rRW_Y5CuPsqt1XU0WIU6d4tCkWAmPc0ubGIbyL-XsJpo5wA1uEtlnBD41VeACoYFvWOQm0H-fIMcDByQpmBZERS2frSz0lwmVvEaKDiUEV1/s1600-h/bump.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 123px; height: 94px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNXIlD8J2GokgJwK059mUv4WIh9HGBXQA6rRW_Y5CuPsqt1XU0WIU6d4tCkWAmPc0ubGIbyL-XsJpo5wA1uEtlnBD41VeACoYFvWOQm0H-fIMcDByQpmBZERS2frSz0lwmVvEaKDiUEV1/s200/bump.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317200379262819522" /></a>snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-73056139033760747462009-03-24T15:57:00.000-07:002009-03-24T16:07:34.111-07:00a cool wedding blog i found....here's a really cool wedding blog i found...<a href="a vintage wedding blog">a vintage wedding blog</a>. it has great DIY ideas on every aspect of a vintage-inspired wedding!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-72980873818670422572009-03-23T11:32:00.000-07:002009-03-23T11:46:18.473-07:00product crush....Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 3% Face Wash!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6crVXCf5dz-ys3gPm8JcQ5L73E6u7Mpk2UaGyKZViR5EA4JO0KbQPWlJBUindm5EuDgY6bazW1DisVcrX5L0bdIi-8Ii_mDrczZt2lPEYKP6xSKisa-0uXiB3Z5xYmeH2z0lDS3heEIy/s1600-h/peter+thomas+roth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6crVXCf5dz-ys3gPm8JcQ5L73E6u7Mpk2UaGyKZViR5EA4JO0KbQPWlJBUindm5EuDgY6bazW1DisVcrX5L0bdIi-8Ii_mDrczZt2lPEYKP6xSKisa-0uXiB3Z5xYmeH2z0lDS3heEIy/s200/peter+thomas+roth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316456429324290434" /></a><br />i really want to try the Peter Thomas Roth Line. it's prices scare me a little bit, but i'm from the group that will pay extra if it yields the desire results. <br /><br />all i've been able to try so far is his <span style="font-weight:bold;">Glycolic Acid 3% Face Wash</span>. it was a tie between that or <span style="font-weight:bold;">Beta Hydroxy Acid 2% Face Wash</span>. let's see...fight age or fight blemishes?<br /><br />luckily, i knew that many of the ways to fight aging are just as effective on blemishes, so i chose to fight age. it's based around cell turnover-the more you exfoliate and stimulate new cells on your face, the less you visibly age and the clearer your skin will be. <br /><br />i really like this face wash. you've heard my oily skin woes, so you know that not all washes are as hardcore as i'd like. i don't want a gentle face wash. i want to take a power hose to my face and make that oil haul tail! i don't mean to say that PTR's face wash is going to wreak havoc on less-oily skins, but this one does a great job of chasing my excessive oil away. my face feels clean but not tight, and it feels smoother with just a few uses. the purpose of this cleanser is to smooth and clarify, and i'm sold. <br /><br />it's $32.00 for 8 oz, available at Sephora and Ulta. <br /><br />there are other products that i can't wait to try, such as <span style="font-weight:bold;">Lashes to Die For Night Time Eyelash Conditioning Treatment</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Anti Shine Mattifying Gel</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pumpkin Enzyme Peel</span>, and the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sulfur Cooling Mask</span>. <br /><br />have you tried any of this line?snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-6333565239780483872009-03-18T19:41:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:52:34.977-07:00product test drive.....Johnson's Baby Oil Body Wash<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsOpL1QxvU7ZXmYh57IxEzpAsWZSkFHQ95kN2e3HIVHxteDX16FP8rkJrvMlOSB9frcNbBMqxBtRxgDBkqDtHY_KAzsrZggY5g0I04Wh1AMda7qz3y1fu2hkzxOJZiyfP3altLvkCaDEk/s1600-h/johnsons.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsOpL1QxvU7ZXmYh57IxEzpAsWZSkFHQ95kN2e3HIVHxteDX16FP8rkJrvMlOSB9frcNbBMqxBtRxgDBkqDtHY_KAzsrZggY5g0I04Wh1AMda7qz3y1fu2hkzxOJZiyfP3altLvkCaDEk/s200/johnsons.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314726323115607618" /></a><br />sorry i've been away, readers. i moved to a totally new state!<br /><br />but i'm trying to get things back to normal....and part of that includes trying new products!<br /><br />i've got dozens of shower gels. Victoria's Secret, Philosophy, Bath and Body Works. i should shower three times a day...i have enough to last me for years! still, sometimes i can't resist the urge to buy just one more. the attraction is usually the scent or the other benefits that it can offer. in this case, VERY soft, moisturized skin!<br /><br />if you didn't have your body rubbed down with Johnson & Johnson products when you were a baby, i'm certain you've at least heard of them. they do a great job of making sure that baby's delicate skin stays soft, and they finally caught on adults want soft skin too. <br /><br />Johnson's Baby Oil Body Wash is about as pampering as it gets. not only does it smell amazingly soft and clean (not like a nursery), but it leaves your skin silky. it promises that you'll keep the softness for 24 hours. it's tempting to leave my other gels behind, since none of them give me that kind of hydration. i love the way my skin feels and smells when i step out of the shower. it's also great to shave with!<br /><br />you don't even have to hit the mall to find a great shower gel...just go to your local pharmacy or even Wal-mart and stock up on this stuff!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-57958792689221589302009-02-24T17:59:00.000-08:002009-02-24T18:15:16.042-08:00changing my atmospheremoving within the next two weeks seems pretty possible. it's overwhelming!<br /><br />this is different than changing apartments...this is changing lives. as i pack the boxes, i'm hit with the magnitude of it. this is the last time i'll live by myself. when i move back to illinois, i'll be under grandma's roof again. and soon after, i'll be mrs. prince charming's wife. <br /><br />my personal space is surely under attack, lol. <br /><br />the things i cherish about living alone will be long gone. the ability to be a hermit for days.....the daily household chores i leave undone til whenever "later" comes....sitting on the couch watching girly shows for hours while i inhale a burrito....<br /><br />i want to spend these last nati days calling up all the people i'll miss and spending some time with them, but i have so much to pack. <br /><br />part of me is worried that some of these people will forget about me, and as the months separate us, they will find it easy to pass up my wedding-an event that i'm hoping brings all those people i miss back to me for a few hours. i know that means that perhaps their season in my life is over, but that's so sad. <br /><br />i almost feel as though part of me is in mourning. i know in my heart of hearts that i will not see some of these people ever again. these last days are the last moments we will share. as intricately as they are involved in my live now, the busyness of life will slowly put us on different paths. <br /><br />and yet, i'm excited to start a new chapter of my life. i'm getting married and most mornings i still wake up and can't believe how lucky i am. i'm in love with the people i'm moving toward, but i'm not in love with the place. <br /><br />i'm getting pretty emotional, and i'm not good at goodbye. i have to say goodbye to almost ten years of nati friends....and to a city that i honestly thought i'd live my life out in. <br /><br />i'm sad....and happy...and sad....and happy.....snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-43829900126108902672009-02-19T17:16:00.000-08:002009-02-19T17:26:03.354-08:00love/hate feelings for smashbox halo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzaSdpWW3EOyGwNy_rFZ-ZhU1DGzBdr2NTeknaTwee4RLNKuzO2V-GIOQDAOp9JBWF_L9w0UhB32soS8823Lb23eGleM2E6m0KgH2_ec7S9zKsO85cs7oc4N8L8yn4Kctnt0uoJENFfRv/s1600-h/halopowder.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpzaSdpWW3EOyGwNy_rFZ-ZhU1DGzBdr2NTeknaTwee4RLNKuzO2V-GIOQDAOp9JBWF_L9w0UhB32soS8823Lb23eGleM2E6m0KgH2_ec7S9zKsO85cs7oc4N8L8yn4Kctnt0uoJENFfRv/s200/halopowder.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304684582972718866" /></a><br />i kept hearing great things about <span style="font-weight:bold;">Smashbox's Halo Hydrating Powder</span>. curiosity got the better of me, and i had to try it for myself. <br /><br />i was a bit leery because the name, "hydrating", implies that it might not be the best option for the oily-skinned. i was prepared for this to further slickify my face. <br /><br />i have good news and bad news about this product. <br /><br />the good news is that this stuff, for the most part, rocks. it makes my skin flawless, and it keeps shine at bay for hours. even without a mattifying primer, my skin never looks oily. it stays put all day, too. i like it better that UD's Surreal Skin and Bare Escentuals. <br /><br />the containter is fun and portable, which is quite a feat when it comes to loose powder. this is actually just a pressed powder with it's top layer shaved off, thus created a loose powder. <br /><br />the bad news is that is costs $59. that's a mighty expensive habit. also, it may turn people off who buy things based on how it feels on the skin. while it looks great, it makes my face feel waxy. it didn't cause breakouts, though. <br /><br />tried this? do you share my mixed emotions?snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-65880461162682740692009-01-30T19:40:00.000-08:002009-01-30T19:48:00.171-08:00product lust.....urban decay primer potion sin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaN5PJNalo9zDOMohNrL765_jQ0sMEox9p4JjRVCp-uCL1rAzZTMm9jtlJLGr8xu2nyetiD7NhEoMCXs_geeXjUuDXCWxLhNChpr5pUeGBzeYVZ-FDDHAHDWEk3_Qni8xsgFx7DvOq7ft1/s1600-h/primerpotionsin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaN5PJNalo9zDOMohNrL765_jQ0sMEox9p4JjRVCp-uCL1rAzZTMm9jtlJLGr8xu2nyetiD7NhEoMCXs_geeXjUuDXCWxLhNChpr5pUeGBzeYVZ-FDDHAHDWEk3_Qni8xsgFx7DvOq7ft1/s200/primerpotionsin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297299155582297506" /></a><br />any glamourista worth her salt has tried and loved <span style="font-weight:bold;">Urban Decay's Primer Potion</span>. nothing works as well to make your eyeshadow stay exactly where you put it ten hours before. <br /><br />but now, UDPP has a shimmery little sister called <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sin</span>. she does the job that the original does, but she's a pinkish goldish champagne hue that makes any eyeshadow pop, or wears well on it's own. <br /><br />it reminds me of what Two-Faced tried to do with their eyeshadow base (which was far too greasy for my oily lids). it was meant to illuminate the eye or wear alone. <br /><br />i haven't seen this in person yet, but i have such a crush on the original that i'm bound to love this one too!!<br /><br />have you tried this?snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-22632623217003568332009-01-30T12:17:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:31:41.326-08:00relationships are bad for your face!though i've griped about my cosmetic laziness before, my progress isn't going as well as i'd like. <br /><br />my beauty routines are still taking a back seat. i can't really explain why. i used to NEVER go out without makeup on. i would never even think about skipping night cream before bed. normally, i was always preened and pruned and coifed and polished. <br /><br />since becoming someone's girlfriend, i've really been slacking. i don't slack on my weekend job, of course. people literally buy things off of your face there, so it's unthinkable to not have your face done. <br /><br />i haven't forgotten how to do it. i just don't do it as much anymore. i'll catch a glimpse of myself throughout the day and think, "oh, i wish i'd put on some concealer" or "i look so tired, i need some blush!" <br /><br />i need to push myself to look better. i can't let the fact that my boyfriend thinks i look beautiful when i first wake up keep me from looking good in public. if i get lazy, my skin will suffer. i'll look bad in all the pictures i'm in. and i want to be proud of the way i look, like i used to. <br /><br />call it the glamourista's beauty rut. i gotta grab my sephora #14 smudge brush and dig myself back out!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-37285061383723098262009-01-29T07:55:00.000-08:002009-01-29T08:00:42.596-08:00product lust........victoria's secret shoesit's odd for me to write about spring shoes when the ground is currently covered in several inches of snow, but indulge me. you know how the world of fashion always releases everything early. you buy parkas in july, and bikinis in january. or something like that. <br /><br />these are some fantastic shoes i dug on the victorias secret website. it's the heel that's grabbing my attention...it's just amazing!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioOjherJntrG5iEOYDGzKKxJssp6cYfXP7wN-R_QY4rhUvkcT6ii5RV300WjXyIYvVwo57B2T2jqgej2sEy51Q61NHmKfLW0f1eC5Ezvl88VioyQjuATNAWFauf-DN5V0nAJFQWdUusNL2/s1600-h/shoes3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioOjherJntrG5iEOYDGzKKxJssp6cYfXP7wN-R_QY4rhUvkcT6ii5RV300WjXyIYvVwo57B2T2jqgej2sEy51Q61NHmKfLW0f1eC5Ezvl88VioyQjuATNAWFauf-DN5V0nAJFQWdUusNL2/s200/shoes3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296745664098000786" /></a><br />look at that heel! i wonder if stuff catches on it...<br />*********<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooDgOl7yd8T6EHyQrHc5p59jqlfXvrKN2nz4JJiOOnSO8mXcoeqcEGsXq6MnG5w6nv_pQtdwmkqk0r7-SfaXR084iwxiv9qhZt64TNgiNHlDHsS6jgs_MFxZzwFfxvgkCtZwMcNeoKOOW/s1600-h/shoes2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgooDgOl7yd8T6EHyQrHc5p59jqlfXvrKN2nz4JJiOOnSO8mXcoeqcEGsXq6MnG5w6nv_pQtdwmkqk0r7-SfaXR084iwxiv9qhZt64TNgiNHlDHsS6jgs_MFxZzwFfxvgkCtZwMcNeoKOOW/s200/shoes2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296745653660925090" /></a><br />these are betsey johnson. love them, but can't see myself dropping over $200 for them. i bet they make tanned legs look awesome!<br />*******<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnu4KOfdpmOak4wQhc1SslJiX82B0LYKEIQOzWRSG5nhHoLLRjIsBWLJMwfbiBpK-dlyOtCzjQCwYkXui7MpzfH2YM-IoTP0MG_UwQUWB3o7iy1N4sGrMqEZzEVyvPREGR0iYqBiI3p-SU/s1600-h/shoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 148px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnu4KOfdpmOak4wQhc1SslJiX82B0LYKEIQOzWRSG5nhHoLLRjIsBWLJMwfbiBpK-dlyOtCzjQCwYkXui7MpzfH2YM-IoTP0MG_UwQUWB3o7iy1N4sGrMqEZzEVyvPREGR0iYqBiI3p-SU/s200/shoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296745646132958130" /></a><br />more cuteness. i mean the shoes, not the model. but she's cute too.snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-49898847070849966252009-01-28T11:06:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:17:05.149-08:00wedding musings....my hairstyle!the glamourista is getting married!<br /><br />and this beauty blog is the perfect place to rack my sequined brain and concoct my perfect look for that special day. don't worry, i'll still be reviewing products and lusting after things that sparkle. i'll just be throwing a lot of wedding items into the mix for the next several months. <br /><br />so far, i've chosen my bridal party (4 bridesmaids and 1 junior bridesmaid), the ceremony site, the reception site, my colors (mostly white and a little black), bridesmaids dresses (they are actually choosing their own-anything long and black). <br /><br />when it comes to myself, though, i'm a little overwhelmed. i thought making decisions about my own look would be easy. not so!<br /><br />today's musings....my hairstyle!<br /><br />i want a veil on top of my head. some places call it a fountain veil, or a bouffant veil, and even some bubble veils fit my description. i want to add height. i'm leaning towards a half-up/half down hairstyle, but there are a LOT of stunning updo's to choose from too! <br /><br />half-up/half down works well with my naturally curly hair, but so would a messy updo. i also don't want any hair showing between the tiara/headband/headpiece and the veil, i.e. the veil looks like it comes from underneath a cascade of curls. <br /><br />here are some pics of things that i like....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvszJKCZdW97yY9aqz_BtB79yFiYWOyn-S0_r98wvT1i39bIlaohIny-GvoMvoSvAkaqfea2l-sASMWX7WUuRtus23cEkiYnCuIp4crW1mjn-d5Dow9eU7aEA9Yktb4znugmSWNSj0I5J/s1600-h/hair5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXvszJKCZdW97yY9aqz_BtB79yFiYWOyn-S0_r98wvT1i39bIlaohIny-GvoMvoSvAkaqfea2l-sASMWX7WUuRtus23cEkiYnCuIp4crW1mjn-d5Dow9eU7aEA9Yktb4znugmSWNSj0I5J/s200/hair5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296425090957777842" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHSTHBuW6et3RSkIRiKhTD_ipiXHu09rX0Md5UrzwJeILARXDDScXauM0bxuzHA8qZfM4f-4NHTKxNw8nfTLcxXtVK_oZtwMZLDyn-JByCMceFGOKH07u1H4Jlph7xmDgZE_dDwfjWAtY/s1600-h/hair4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisHSTHBuW6et3RSkIRiKhTD_ipiXHu09rX0Md5UrzwJeILARXDDScXauM0bxuzHA8qZfM4f-4NHTKxNw8nfTLcxXtVK_oZtwMZLDyn-JByCMceFGOKH07u1H4Jlph7xmDgZE_dDwfjWAtY/s200/hair4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296425090122380130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1g7pEh0NI54O3LI4UUjbTta1Pdnb58ti6yeS5bpO-ly_EULe9yCsZ7PChVFIcAg8Uq23mRZU_2C4qGf1uVL0yVlHwAHTjFxh4mEBwHCWClQqm88dEcQtgGX-OpTmJ1nUfPwyHssK_Z5YW/s1600-h/hair3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 137px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1g7pEh0NI54O3LI4UUjbTta1Pdnb58ti6yeS5bpO-ly_EULe9yCsZ7PChVFIcAg8Uq23mRZU_2C4qGf1uVL0yVlHwAHTjFxh4mEBwHCWClQqm88dEcQtgGX-OpTmJ1nUfPwyHssK_Z5YW/s200/hair3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296425083716955986" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VxQypyQ46fc-q7TNMtTVenvBGnaXzCwrqKan32YBe7jrZLDZHlncafP3burcUFGtVgiFI4opfZ2HiaLXs_aBW10JDCVD_M8xRS4Nasg0bqD7npi2emaD7eb1a7CNzf06Pxy4gOONPzFP/s1600-h/hair2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VxQypyQ46fc-q7TNMtTVenvBGnaXzCwrqKan32YBe7jrZLDZHlncafP3burcUFGtVgiFI4opfZ2HiaLXs_aBW10JDCVD_M8xRS4Nasg0bqD7npi2emaD7eb1a7CNzf06Pxy4gOONPzFP/s200/hair2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296425084063122994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm2ZLcHfdtM_B59nwTuCOXtEHNjwungWrRBeMUm-ojVHSY-q9F8EB9D9QB58VOq0iCLEBzK85OrvJluaEGqREzKmnHuYnZYisCKa7orAot-yuy1VLr7kYyOXEyeSM-XW1_LKiEcNikce-/s1600-h/hair.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNm2ZLcHfdtM_B59nwTuCOXtEHNjwungWrRBeMUm-ojVHSY-q9F8EB9D9QB58VOq0iCLEBzK85OrvJluaEGqREzKmnHuYnZYisCKa7orAot-yuy1VLr7kYyOXEyeSM-XW1_LKiEcNikce-/s200/hair.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296425084325111074" /></a>snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-80581592401457330652009-01-27T12:44:00.000-08:002009-01-27T12:53:21.927-08:00product lust....Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4wf-driVohMDAXpVeC1k75aLFwAiB4zOd5yuVtTxthlecM4fikZCeKBAuS6d8aDvn1NoF-zfulI-MrIqIGxy2_x3EYncDzTzE9NpHssOh3KED-OTFAKMEdM7hubk0Atfxj3Rv0qh0wau/s1600-h/lipstain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 124px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit4wf-driVohMDAXpVeC1k75aLFwAiB4zOd5yuVtTxthlecM4fikZCeKBAuS6d8aDvn1NoF-zfulI-MrIqIGxy2_x3EYncDzTzE9NpHssOh3KED-OTFAKMEdM7hubk0Atfxj3Rv0qh0wau/s200/lipstain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296078489168191570" /></a><br />you probably already know about my lust for lipstain. this lazy glamourista has a love/hate relationship with lipcolor...it's need to be re-applied is frustrating. lipstain gives me low maintenance color. <br /><br />my fave lipstain is Bourjois. however, sephora discontinued it and ulta doesn't carry it. i liked it because it went on like a felt tip marker, which gives you much more precision than a sponge would (like Urban Decay) or a roll-on (Lorac) or a brush (Stila). put some shiny gloss on top, and you have a unique lip look. i get more compliments when i do that than any other product i put on my lips. <br /><br />i am ecstatic that <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cover Girl</span> heard my plea and released a lipstain worth my while. It has the same felt tip application, and it comes in ten shades! <br /><br />like other lipstains, you will need to exfoliate your lips (easily done with a toothbrush) before you apply, otherwise it won't go on evenly. <br /><br />i cannot wait to try this stuff!<br /><br />Have you tried it?snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5869692403260478542.post-1114176162102062662009-01-13T20:59:00.000-08:002009-01-13T21:03:39.777-08:00head and shoulders for toes and soles?we all know there are a zillion web pages out there with home remedies for this or that, based on products you probably already have in your house. <br /><br />a lady at work told me that <span style="font-weight:bold;">head and shoulders</span> (the dandruff shampoo) will give you soft feet. if you use in the shower and scrub your feet with that product and a wash cloth, she swears it makes her biscuit heels super soft after about 2 weeks. another guy i work with swears by it, too. he's brave enough to put in on his feet and sleep with it on. according to him, the skin easily sloughs off in the morning. <br /><br />those things aren't recommended uses for head and shoulders, and i'm sure the company would never advertise such practices. call me a daredevil...i'm gonna try it!snb-the glamouristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906705430355407972noreply@blogger.com1