Outfit of the Day: Denim Dream

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button jacket, Demonia, Denim, Denim Jacket, denim on denim, Forever 21, holey jeans, holographic bag, OOTD, punky, Rue 21

I’ve taken some photos with this jacket in the past, but never unloaded them. I’ll have to do that some day, until then, this denim on denim had to be seen. I’m wearing Rue 21 jeans, Demonia boots, jacket from Forever 21. This was for a lunch date with my bf. One of the last really warm days this fall. If you look close you can see I had on some fishnet tights, and the holographic bag is from WISH. I’ll do a post solely on the shoes and one on the purse at some point.

New: Cape Robin Cowgirl Boots

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Cape Robin, Cowgirl boots, Kat Von D, latex pants, Limecrime Mermaid top coat, new, pvc pants, Shoes, Sword & Dagger lipstick

Look how hot these shoes are!! I love them and they are new to my collection. Metallic pink, pointy toes, white detail on transparent body.. these are perfect in every way. I’ve seen some similar on the runway and was on a mission to find them for months.

I would wear them with socks but it’s freezing outside so there’s no way! Maybe in the spring I can do that. Socks make them extra eccentric though. I told my boyfriend that I’m a space cowgirl when I wear them. Very alien, totally me though. 👽

The black pants are PVC material. I’ll probably do an outfit post with them at some point.

Review: Razor heads from WISH

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accessories, Body, Health, life, Razor, review, shaving, Venus Embrace, Wish

Last year at Christmas my old co-worker gave me a Venus Embrace, which is a reusable, thick, super sharp and precise razor ‘for women’, although they’re no different than a man’s razor. The blades that came with it were big and they had 4 blades, so it was a very smooth shave! The body of the handle was gel, for a comfortable grip.

When I ran out of the blades that came with it, I decided to order some blades on wish. Com because they popped up randomly, and the price was only like 5 bucks or so for 18, 3 blade razor heads that would fit any nice reusable razors you can find. So I decided I couldn’t beat that!!

The blades work fine, but I will say that they are not as sharp as the razor blade heads that you purchase at stores in the USA. I shave twice a week usually, and can use these razor heads 4 weeks on average. That’s not bad considering the price I paid for them. I do wish that I would have ordered ones that were bigger with more blades, because that would ensure a softer, closer shave than just these 3 blade smaller ones. At least they fit and serve their purpose though!

I would repurchase these. I don’t recommend them for people who shave daily though or if you have thick hair, cause they won’t last long. Next time I plan on buying the ones that are bigger and look like what actually come on the Venus razor, cause those cut a lot closer.

Outfit of the Day: Matte Sequin Sheath

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Black and silver, Cousin's wedding, Dress the population, OOTD, Rehearsal dinner, Sequins, Wedding attire

My beloved cousin Lydia got married this weekend. She’s my first cousin to have a wedding and it was very fun, to say the least! I was honored to do her hair and makeup and it was a nice journey to witness.

I rented this dress for the rehearsal dinner, the night before the big day. It’s a brand called Dress the Population. I was terrified it wouldn’t fit but it was great, just like a glove. I will say the sleeves were uncomfortable, maybe a touch too tight. The lining also made it a chore to use the restroom because it would bunch up! Besides that, the matte finish of the sequins was beautiful and the low cut back was flattering! I think everyone really liked it too.

How to: Organize a Bathroom Closet

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accessories, Bathroom strorage, Closet space, how to, How to organize, life, lifestyle, New Stuff, Organization, Storage

It’s hard to find things in a closet this large until you have everything put in place nicely.

First off, I went to Ross and TJ Maxx looking for good containers or bins made for storage. I settled with the black and gray rectangle cloth trays you see above with the metal circle in front. It’s hard to see from this image, but the rolled bath towels, as well as hair dryers are living in those rectangles on the bottom shelf. The ones on the other shelf store wash cloths and my wax pot for doing my eyebrows, and the implements that go with that process, along with instant tanners.

The hard, transparent plastic containers hold my hair products, makeup supplies, and other skin care items. It’s helpful in a daily basis because I can see through them and find what I need quickly when I’m getting ready for the morning or night.

Basically, keep the stuff you use once or twice a day, up top or at eye level. Keep the things that you use a couple times a week on the shelf lower, and the lower you go, put the things you don’t immediately use in your regular routine, like extra toilet paper, and cleaning products. It’s pretty simple to keep your washroom neat and ready for read access!

How to: Make a Centerpiece

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beauty & the beast, centerpiece, Decor, fairy lights, home decor, Houzz, how to, lantern, LED lights, minimalism, Target, tulip, white tulip, Wish

Friends and family have commented that this reminds them of Beauty & the Beast!

Things to remember when creating a Centerpiece for your home ( in my opinion):

– Texture

– Pop of color

– Functional

I am a fan of minimalism as far as decor goes. ( I’ve got way too many clothes to be a minimalist in the aspect of fashion!) I’m on Pinterest a lot, pinning clothes and recipes and some home decor that I find inspiring. I purchased a lantern from Houzz the other month, and I didn’t want to throw a candle in it, I wanted something striking. At first I got a bendable tulip and sat it in the middle, it was cute but basic, very mundane. That’s when I discovered fairy lights. I’ve had LED lights for a while in my bedroom, but never the ones like this. These make everything more romantic, and very pinterest-y! They have a more expensive look than the RGB lights.

They are from Target, and use AA batteries and are made out of copper wire so you can bend and arrange in any shape. It also says on the box that they are weather resistant which is cool! I think I’ll admire this from the inside though. It’s in the dining room for the time being.

Review: NYX Lingerie Matte Lip colors

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Babydoll, Lingerie, Matte Lips, neutral lip, Neutrals, NYX, NYX Lingerie, review

Above, I am wearing the Babydoll shade. It is a nice warm nude color that doesn’t wash me out!

I’m so excited with these!! They work just as well as the twenty buck lip colors at Sephora. Seriously, for such an affordable makeup brand, I’m thrilled that these are in the same league as Kylie Cosmetics, Kat Von D, and Jefree Star.

The applicator is great length, perfect width and long enough, and kind of flat. After a couple minutes, it’s totally dry, and stays on as long as you don’t eat something really greasy. Doesn’t flake unless you rub your lips too much before it dries, or apply too much of the product. Make sure your lips are exfoliated well too so it won’t build up funny and crumble, but that goes for any lip stick really.

And in this pic I’m wearing my fave because of the berry undertone, it’s called Embellishment. This was taken after a day of work, see, it stayed in place the whole shift!

Nails of the Day: Cracked Up

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accessories, art, Nails, Nails of the Day, Real Nails

Happy Friday the 13th. Hope you’re having a spooktastic day!

So.. I used a ballet pink shade as my base. It was an Ipsy color that I have had for a long time, since hair school! The silver that is on top is one of the OPI crackle tops. I know that the crackle polish didn’t really go over that well, but it is better than the Sally Hansen brand. At least OPI has really good quality, it’s a good texture, never too thin or too thick. You just have to be sure there isn’t a lot of the product on top when you do the overlay of any brand of crackle polishes, or else it is a total failure! Seriously, if you don’t lay it on there just right, and hold your breath while doing so, it won’t crack up at all, and instead looks like normal polish.

Do I recommend purchasing crackle shades with any line of polishes, no, that would be a negative! Spend your money on something that has a prettier finish and doesn’t look like a mistake or old chipped paint!

 

Review: Rose Salve

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bath and body works, C.O. Bigelow, dry skin, Health, Irritated skin, lifestyle, review, Rose Salve

This stuff works miracles. My hands are always in water at work, cold water, and I deal with a lot of chemicals and hair products which irritate the hell out of my hands. I still like using thick hand creams and lotions, but they don’t heal the same ways salves do. This salve is the consistency of vaseline, it smells just like roses, and you can put it on any dry areas. It can be used as lip balm, rubbed into elbows, or cuticles. It can pretty much be used all over! It takes the redness out of my dry, itchy, red, cracked skin instantly. I put this on upwards of five times a day. C.O. Bigelow is a brand you can find at Bath & Body Works.

Jewelry of the Day:Bubble Tea Necklace

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Alternative, art, Atomic Lace, Bubble Tea, Etsy, Grunge, Jewelry of the Day, Necklace, New Stuff

There is a really cool vendor on Etsy that you need to check out. Check her out under Atomic Lace by Laura Michele!! All her stuff is really neat. From patches to faux gauge earrings.

I am a huge fan of bubble tea in real life, so why not have it around my neck as well?! It’s so cute, and it is winking!!! I love these laser cut pieces of jewelry because of the thickness and shininess of the centerpiece.