This is a sneaker:
And this is a runner:
(Haha, just kidding. The following is what I’d call a runner.)
And, just for the hell of it, this is a skate shoe, which IS NOT A SNEAKER despite what google images tells me:
And this is just really effing ugly:
We had Touch of Class day this Thursday — everyone gets dolled up to go to school. I took some eye shots as well, but it’s so awfully dark here that they didn’t really turn out. I’ll see what I can do about them and try to have them up later :) Basically just neutrals with a pop of gold, then pink cheeks and a red(ish) lip.
And lots of caffeine.
The “oh my god, not another photo please just let me sleeep!” face:
The outfit under garish lighting:
(I do have a left hand, it’s just hidden because I like my sleeves really long. Hey, when you are this short, it means your arms are stubby too… so you get used to having ’em covered by sleeves.)
What it is: Oscar Blandi’s Dry Shampoo
Initial reaction: Dry shampoo! Dry mini shampoo! Dry mini shampoo that smells like lemons!
What we ended up finding out: Well, all of the above apply, and then some. This won’t wash your hair for you, of course, but is great for second-day hair — it helps take the look of oily-pieceiness away (is that spelled correctly? My spellcheck says that it isn’t.) and covers up that “whoa I woke up way too late and didn’t wash my hair” scent. I also really liked the bottle; the fine tip makes it easy to get the powder where you want it.
What we ended up finding out: Well, all of the above apply, and then some. This won’t wash your hair for you, of course, but is great for second-day hair — it helps take the look of oily-pieceiness away (is that spelled correctly? My spellcheck says that it isn’t.) and covers up that “whoa I woke up way too late and didn’t wash my hair” scent. I also really liked the bottle; the fine tip makes it easy to get the powder where you want it.
Informative stuffs
HOWEVER [there is always a “however” in posts like this!] I did find that the powder forms small clumps in your hair. I don’t think this would be a problem for ladies with lighter hair (medium-light brown to white) but it does look a little dandruff-y in my dark brown hair. The scent also gets a little irritating after a while; it’s a little more lemon-cleaner than lemon-juice.
And the big surprise: After looking at the ingredients for this, a thought crossed my mind — what about a LUSH dusting powder? Well, I gave it a try, with T for Toes on one side of my scalp and the Blandi on the other. The results? Almost the exact same! I don’t think I’d necessarily use T for Toes in this way again, just because it’s kinda strange-feeling, but I would definitely buy a different LUSH powder to use as a dry shampoo in the future. It takes the oiliness away just as well, the only difference is that the huge tub makes it really hard to apply.
The verdict? I won’t return the Oscar Blandi, because I really like the bottle size and the control it gives. But once I use it up, I’ll be filling empty container with LUSH dusting powder! For the same price you get four times the product and you get to choose your scent — how great is that?! It’s a weird little trick, but it works… go on, I dare you to try it out! You won’t be sorry ;)
Yah, so I’d say this is about… 3″ in diameter? ‘Bout five centimetres?
Note — A super-helpful SA at Sephora made a great point while I was picking up the Blandi: some people think that sprays give them more control and are easier to use, but it’s actually the other way around, as powders come out of a smaller opening! Also, the effects of a powder last longer than the effects of a sprayed-on dry shampoo. I was going to go with a spray, but after her explanation and trying this out myself, I’m really glad I didn’t!
Blandi / LushThey do swatch differently on the back of a magazine (haha, this is a Coco M. ad if I recall correctly) but they act the same way in (on?) your hair!
Karla has swatches of the Love Lace collection (tbr on the 26th) up on TNBTTGSY! I am still definitely very excited for this… Raven and Hypnotizing look friggin’ gorgeous. It looks like there’s going to be a lot of sheer, easy-to-wear neutrals in this collection, and I can’t wait for Temptalia or Karen to put up lip swatches!
(Because they often get previews and have quality swatches up early, not because there’s a problem with anyone else’s swatches! Just putting it out there before someone hates me for it :P)
Spent way too much time on Urban Outfitters last night :/ They have some really cute stuff; I’ll have to make time to go shopping during the Christmas break!
Love this Songbird Pillowcase set.
And the pillowcases would just go so well with these Rose Curtain Tie Backs!
I adore this Deena & Ozzy Spotted Cocktail Hat. Was I the only one who wanted one as a little girl? (And hey, I still want one.)
This Pins and Needles Feather Cloche is definitely a contender for my hat replacement — my favourite one went missing last winter and I still haven’t purchased a new one! I’ve been waiting for a hat to call to me the way my lost hat did, and this one… this one definitely does.
Finally, just to scare the crap out of you, WHAT IN THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE? Deena & Ozzy Faux Fur Hood.
Continued from here :)
WHAT DO YOU CALL:
11. The piece of clothing worn by men at the beach.
Swimming trunks12. Shoes worn for sports.
Runners. (Sneakers =/= runners imo.)13. Putting a room in order.
Organizing or tidying14. A flying insect that glows in the dark.
Firefly!!15. The little insect that curls up into a ball.
Really gross?16. The children’s playground equipment where one kid sits on one side and goes up while the other sits on the other side and goes down.
Teeter-totter17. How do you eat your pizza?
Knife. Fork. Spoon.
(Just kidding, there is no spoon involved.)18. What’s it called when private citizens put up signs and sell their used stuff?
Garage sale19. What’s the evening meal?
Dinner20. The thing under a house where the furnace and perhaps a rec room are?
Basement21. What do you call the thing that you can get water out of to drink in public places?
Water fountain
Feel free to have a go at it!
WHAT DO YOU CALL:
11. The piece of clothing worn by men at the beach.
12. Shoes worn for sports.
13. Putting a room in order.
14. A flying insect that glows in the dark.
15. The little insect that curls up into a ball.
16. The children’s playground equipment where one kid sits on one side and goes up while the other sits on the other side and goes down.
17. How do you eat your pizza?
18. What’s it called when private citizens put up signs and sell their used stuff?
19. What’s the evening meal?
20. The thing under a house where the furnace and perhaps a rec room are?
21. What do you call the thing that you can get water out of to drink in public places?
This one’s been floating around and I thought I’d give it a try! I’m splitting it into two parts, because hopefully if it’s not too long more of you will respond in the comments =D The second half will be up over the next few days!
WHAT DO YOU CALL:
1. A body of water, smaller than a river, contained within relatively narrow banks.
Stream? Brook?2. What the thing you push around the grocery store is called.
A cart3. A metal container to carry a meal in.
Bowl? Thermos?4. The thing that you cook bacon and eggs in.
Cast iron pan5. The piece of furniture that seats three people.
…?6. The device on the outside of the house that carries rain off the roof.
Eaves troughs7. The covered area outside a house where people sit in the evening.
Patio if it’s attached but not raised more than a foot, deck if it’s attached and raised, gazebo if it’s not attached at all.8. Carbonated, sweetened, non-alcoholic beverages.
Soda. But I generally try to self-correct before actually saying “soda” and say “pop” instead or people laugh at me for speaking like a sixty-year-old woman :/9. A flat, round breakfast food served with syrup.
Pancakes!10. A long sandwich designed to be a whole meal in itself.
Sub
Here’s an empty —
WHAT DO YOU CALL:
1. A body of water, smaller than a river, contained within relatively narrow banks.
2. What the thing you push around the grocery store is called.
3. A metal container to carry a meal in.
4. The thing that you cook bacon and eggs in.
5. The piece of furniture that seats three people.
6. The device on the outside of the house that carries rain off the roof.
7. The covered area outside a house where people sit in the evening.
8. Carbonated, sweetened, non-alcoholic beverages.
9. A flat, round breakfast food served with syrup.
10. A long sandwich designed to be a whole meal in itself.
Karen at Makeup and Beauty Blog — check out this gorgeous office-ready holiday look!
Lisa Kate at Sparkle is my Crack! — I love this! I mean, the more-subtle eye is cute, but this is just awesome.
Christine at Temptalia — this gold/cranberry eye is so stunning! It makes me think of a sunset. Or sorbet. Or both.
And hey! Last call for this survey :)
I don’t do these nearly often enough — why was that again? Oh right, because I’m a student and therefore broke as hell.
Anyhow, I had a great shopping trip with mother on Saturday! The sales associates were all really helpful, not a bad one in the bunch, and I found what I was looking for. We were in and out in about two and a half hours, practically record time for us.
From Sephora (had to use up my $15 off $35 email)
Fresh Magic Wands mascara duo, $10US/$12CAD. I can’t wait to try this!
Clinique Butter Shine lipstick in… god, I want to say Crushed Grape? $14US/$18CAD
Oscar Blandi Pronto dry shampoo mini $11US/$14CAD. I really hope I like this, because I’ve been dying to check out a dry shampoo! Someone mentioned Klorane to me ages ago, but I haven’t been able to find it — here’s to hoping this one’s great!
Samples of MUFE HD Invisible Cover foundation (in 115 and 117). After talking to a few other skincare junkies I’ve decided to give dimethicone another chance, but I’ll keeep it to a minimum — so, no daily silicone-based primers or dimethicone-heavy haircare.
With $15 off from the email and $15 store credit, I really only spent $14.55 on the haul =P Awesomeness!
From the drugstore
The Fructis masque in the photo above; I remembered trying this in the summer and not hating it. So we’ll give it a shot this winter — it was on sale for like, $3, and I figured… why not, right?
From The Bay
This REALLY CUTE Triumph bra. It was a steal at about $17, and it’s TAUPE! The photo below is a little warped (dude, check out the left cup / on the right hand side. Weird.) but you get the idea. Taupe!!
I find that Triumph Petites fit a little smaller than La Senza bras, which I normally wear, so this is a B. (Being very very Asian, I am pretty much never a B.)
Because… well, I think the All Ages, All Races, All Sexes promo is friggin’ ugly. I mean, it’s a nice sentiment, but it’s just — *shudders*
However, I think the Love Lace promo is gorgeous!
Images taken from (and link to) Temptalia.