Guys: What NOT to wear

Hopefully you can see the guy with the UBER long shirt on in the background.

As he walked past me many thoughts ran through my mind some of them being: why on EARTH would you think this is okay to wear out? or ever? Could you possibly be borrowing your girlfriends pajama shirt? (where can I get a pajama shirt like that?) Oh, wait, if you wear that in public you probably don't have a girlfriend, unless she looks and dresses exactly like you, poor girl. My next thought was, where did you get a shirt that size? It's weird because (if you can't tell) it's just long, and yes it is a bit long in the sleeve area but it's mostly just a long shirt. Does he shop at a specific store for men that are, like, 8 feet tall? My last thought as he was almost too far away to take the picture, was that I should take the picture!
I can't think of any men that I know who dress like this, but the real lesson here is to wear clothes that fit you appropriately. I can't tell you how much I dislike pants and shorts, especially, that are too big on a guy. Why is it okay for them to dress so sloppily and then hold women up to a standard to look nice? Seriously though, I really do HATE too long shorts on guys. The appropriate length is just above the knee, unless you have amazing quads, then I will allow you to wear hot pants.

makeup purchases

My samples are dwindling and it was time to make a decision regarding all things: lotion, face wash, foundation. I decided to purchase both my lotion and face wash from Estee Lauder. The lotion was a tough choice between Etee's Hydrationist and L'occitane's Shea Face Cream. In the end I felt like the Hydrationist was a very luxurious lotion (much like l'occitane's) but that it was also more sensitive for my face. I love L'occitane's products (esp. their hand lotion) but the shea face cream kind of felt like a really nice, thick hand lotion and that it was just too much for my face. So that was the final decision. I also purchased the Estee lauder Perfectly Clean Light Lotion Cleanser. It's really gentle and takes away makeup fabulously. I have to say that I have a really hard time with my mascara bleeding after a full day and previously I would just wet my finger and try to rub it away; but I've realized this is being too harsh on the delicate skin around my eyes. The lotion cleanser is perfect, you lightly swipe some on and it gently wipes it away. I really do like it. I'll probably still use my neutrogena face wash every few days(which I still do like, I use the cream cleanser fyi), especially after work outs.
As far as foundation goes I am sticking with my Bare Escentuals (or however weird way they spell it) powder. I really like it, so easy to use and it really does freshen up my face. I did however, watch a youtube video from Pixi2woo's channel (she's a makeup artist) and the video of her creating a spring look shows her putting on some liquid foundation that looks amazing on her. Maybe I'll have to revisit that video and try it out next time I go for samples.
I also purchased a few more items, a few eyeshadows from Mac (I'm pretty sure I'll really like them, no need to test), and then some eyeshadow primer from Nars (it's supposedly awesome, and I've already told you I have issues with mascara bleeding and also with eyeshadow creases).

Currently I am on the look out for a good blush. I have the bronzer-powder-stuff from bare escentuals and I do like it, but I kind of think I want something with a little more color to it, and not just brown. I'm looking for a light pink cause my skin is very fair and has pink undertones. I've heard that Nars Multiple stick is fabulous but I can't tell from the colors online which color would be best for me. So that might have to wait till my next shopping trip.

This saturday I am going to the Gap in search of jeans. My current pair have a lovely hole right in the crotch (not so lovely) and I've asked around and everyone seems to think they have good jeans, plus I have 30% off. I'll let you know how that goes.

Today I got a hair cut (FINALLY!!!) and decided to cut some bangs. I've been pretty bored with my hair lately and have been just doing buns, and I've even gone a few too many days without washing it and I just didn't care (I know, gross. It wasn't really that bad, but I could tell it should have been washed). They are really cute, I think, I hope they are and that I don't think they're cute just because they're different. It's been about 6 yearsish since I've had bangs and so we'll see how it goes. So far I love 'em. I haven't told the boyf. yet about the cut, hopefully he doesn't read this before seeing me tonight. And hopefully he likes 'em too. Although, I have a feeling as long as my hair is more than 3 inches long he'll be happy.

sweets on my mind...

Today is a very tightly scheduled day, which means I had no time to plan my food throughout the day, which ALSO means I didn't plan for any treats. so sad. oh well, I'll get over it. maybe.

in the mean time all i can think about is this fabulous rainbow cake that i SOOO want. I'm thinking that it would go along with my wedding dress idea (don't get any funny ideas, just this one dress that i saw and fell in love with and really haven't seen anything that surpasses it yet, and though i still have a lot of time (PLENTY) i think it'll still be that dress).
ANYWAY....go here to see the cake, and scroll down a bit, you'll know it when you see it.

(Nicole asks to not use her photos w/o permission, which i totally understand. so I am lazy and just adding a link and making you do the work to see it. but it's worth it. except that now all i want is that cake.)

Baker Chick

I've discovered this blog: Baker Chick

It's adorable, and I'm planning on making the lemon cupcakes and the banana pudding as soon as I get the chance, which won't be for a couple weeks, BUT I will let you know when that is.

Also, I discovered that I am getting back a much larger than expected tax return. I seriously debated spending large portions of it on a new macbook, which I still really really am having a hard time disputing against (it's kind of imperative to have a lappy/computer now a days and so why shouldn't I get one?) But, I'm thinking I should probably save most of it. BUT since it is a lot more than I thought, and if I don't spring for a lappy, I'm going to FINALLY get a food processor (just a little one) and either a blender or a hand mixer. I can't decide which I'd rather have between the two. A blender would be awesome, but wouldn't a hand mixer be nicer to have? (so I can make things like lemon cupcakes easier?). I would appreciate your thoughts in this department.

Or if you can give me good reason to get a lappy. Also, I am desperate need of new jeans (just ask the growing hole in my crotch it'll tell you). And some new spring shoes, either sandals or sneaks.

skincare update

I've had a while to try out my samples and see what works and what doesn't, and I have a few interesting finds.

First off, about after a week of using these nice creams and washing my face every morning and night (which I admit was not something I did regularly) my face freaked out! I started breaking out in weird places, like high up on my cheek, and I now have this weird patch of skin on my cheek that feels sort of scaley (but you can't tell just by looking at it, I hope!). And it sounds like I was suddenly attacked by a plague of zits, but it wasn't all that bad, but a zit is a zit and one in a weird place like that is bad enough, let alone a couple more on my chin. This is also bad because sometimes when I wake up for school I'm too lazy for makeup and then I end up going the whole day without any to cover them up. I know, I'm gross.

So, I sort of changed things up a tad, and I also started swimming, which may be playing a part in this as well, I don't know, but I didn't start swimming when/before the breakout happened, only this week have I been swimming (more on that in a later post). I changed to only using the Argan Oil (Josie Maran) for after reg. washes. I feel like maybe the other creams were too heavy for after every wash. Then, after swimming or after using the face complexion brush I use one of the heavier, more luxurious creams. I'm now still having to decide between the Estee Lauder Hydration Lotion and the L'occitane Shea Face Cream. I love the thick texture of the L'occitane but I don't love the smell of it. hmmm.....but I also love the Estee Lauder one. I've still got ample of both left, so I will still have to decide on this, plus they are both pretty much the exact same price so that's not going to help me decide. I also like the Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Lotion Cleanser, but I only use it on days when I haven't worked out, and if I remember to or think I need to wash.

Now, as for regularity of washing, I've found that I don't need to wash every morning and night. And I KNOW this is awful, and you should always wash etc etc. but the constant washing is not working for me, plus I don't wear heavy makeup hardly ever and if I ever do wear a lot or even mascara I always wash then, because I hate the feeling of sleeping with mascara on. But I just can't wash every second, it's killing my face. But, what I DO do that works wonders for me is I swipe my face with tea tree oil blotting tissues in the morning if (I'm not going to wash). It's amazing. I tell you the power of Tea Tree oil is so great, everyone needs a small bottle of it as well as the blotting tissues (I got my tissues at the body shop). I'm so happy I had the Tea Tree Oil around when I had my breakout attack, it really does help.

Also in the way of makeup, I'm just going to stick with my bare minerals. I love how easy it is to use, and I LOVE the way it conceals. It does have an spf in it so I'm just gonna keep it. I do need to buy some more soon too. I'm just not a fan of the liquid or the tinted moisturizer. As much as I wish I loved it, I don't. I don't know how to conceal with it and I can't use a moisturizer underneath it, but I don't like it as a moisturizer either. So I'm sticking to my powder.