Adele at the VMAs

Now don't throw rocks at me, but I haven't been super impressed with Adele.

BUT after watching the VMAs,

Get More: 2011 VMA, Music, Adele

love her.

fun and easy nails :D

So, personally Im sort of addicted and in love with doing my nails. but it gets so boring sometimes!!! sooo. let me tell you what i think is great and super easy.

all you need is clear nail polish, white nail polish, an old newspaper, and rubbing alcohol.

first ofcourse do your base coat and white coat. and for this particular design, its really importanat that you let them dry completely!

next, use a cotton ball (sorry, i forgot to tell you that you need those too!) and cover your dry nail in alcohol. then quickly get a small spot of newspaper and press it against your nail. the alcohol will make the words soak onto the white polish (itll be faded though, more of a gray color letters) but its super fun and easy! i personally love em. and be sure to finish up with another clear coat to help make sure it doesnt chip off, and so that the newpaper ink wont rub off!

<3 enjoyyyy

bazinga!

http://youtu.be/skQGve3XksU

(YouTube won't let me embed the video. Bummer.)

This never gets old. I laugh every time.

Beautiful Inside & Out

Healthy hair, skin, and nails all come from within. "You are what you eat"—who knew?

There are many schools of thought as far as what is healthy and ethical to consume.

I don't want to debate the pros and cons of each, but I will give you my two cents:

   1. We absorb nutrients best if we eat the foods in which they naturally occur. This means that while taking supplements certainly helps, eating foods that are naturally high in nutrients are better.

   2. Any sort of processing breaks down nutrients. Any sort of processing—even cooking—breaks down nutrients. What am I saying? Make sure to eat plenty of fresh foods: vegetables, fruits, even nuts. Also, eat plenty of whole foods, especially whole grains.

  3. Keep it balanced. You know what they say about too much of a good thing... Eat a wide variety of foods, and don't feel like you have to completely give up the foods you love in order to stay healthy.

   4. Choose a diet that works for you. Vegetarian, vegan, paleo, [whatever else is out there...]—what to choose! Make the choice that suits you, but make an informed choice. Make sure you understand exactly what an eating style entails, how you will get your essential nutrients, and how it will affect your life.


Chew on that.

let them wonder

"I find the whole concept of being ‘sexy’ embarrassing and confusing. If I do an interview with photographs people desperately want to change me – dye my hair blonder, pluck my eyebrows, give me a fringe. Then there’s the choice of clothes. I know everyone wants a picture of me in a mini-skirt. But that’s not me. I feel uncomfortable. I’d never go out in a mini-skirt. It’s nothing to do with protecting the Hermione image. I wouldn’t do that. Personally, I don’t actually think it’s even that sexy. What’s sexy about saying, ‘I’m here with my boobs out and a short skirt, have a look at everything I’ve got?’ My idea of sexy is that less is more. The less you reveal the more people can wonder." —Emma Watson

marbled nails!?

so what the heck, why can everyone have amazing nails but not me?! i havent quite figured that out yet :l but for starters i JUST heard about marbling your nails! i havent tried it yet..but i sure think im guna! i think it looks suuuper awesome :] thoughts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1k1M9b6GMI&feature=related

faded hair is the poops.

most women nowadays color their hair, i know i doo. but there are a few little tips n tricks that you can do to help keep your color longer! :]
for one thing, as weird as it may sound, do not use volumizing shampoo!
also, when you're in the shower leave the conditioner in as long as you can.
use shampoos for color treated hair, they're made to help with this kinda stuff after all.
on a lazy day around the house that you're not going to see anyone, cover your head in conditioner and just let it sit while you go about your business.
when you brush your hair, use a wide tooth comb. it helps keep your hair from getting damaged-which helps maintain color.
and fun fact, green and red are the two fastest fading colors you can dye your hair! so take extra care :]

keepin' your face clean

I have really fair, sensitive skin. As such, it is sometimes hard to find face wash and scrubs that aren't too harsh, but still get the job done.

After trying several products, here are a few I like:

Clean and Clear Morning Burst cleansers and scrubs.
My personal favs are the Detoxifying Facial Cleanser and Skin Brightening Facial Scrub. These are the perfect balance for me: they aren't painful or abrasive, but I can feel the clean afterwards.

L'Oreal Go 360 Clean Scrublet.
This is a fairly new product, and I haven't had a chance to try all of the cleansers in the line. I bought the Deep Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin. The cleanser itself is just okay, but what I really like is the scrublet: "This super-soft, flexible cleansing disc applies the cleanser with 500 extra-supple touch points that gently glide across the skin" (L'Oreal Paris, 2011). The scrublet stores easily in your shower, as one end is a suction cup you can stick on your tub surround or shower wall. Plus, it's fun to say "scrublet."

Almay Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover Pads.
Before I discovered baby shampoo, these makeup remover pads were my go-to. Almay also sells makeup remover towelettes for your whole face. These are pretty boss because they are oil-free (so no greasy residue), and they are hypoallergenic, which is perfect for my sensitive complexion. These are also great for traveling: they aren't liquid, so you don't to worry about how many ounces they are at the airport.

What about you? Are there products you swear by? Any I should try?