Wednesday, February 15, 2012

What Time is it? It's Valentimes!

The roomie and I could not wait for VDay
this year. We had been wanting to throw a
party in the new apartment for a long time,
and this was the perfect opportunity. And
thanks to our darling guests, it was a raging
success!
 We spent a couple days decorating and planning
treats and activities.
TCM was on in the background the whole night!
 Everyone brought delicious snacks with them!
I made a punch that my mom used to make me
for my birthday as a kid. Nostalgic and delish!
 Some cute celebs sent everyone valentines. Ooh la la!
 But the real star of the night? The photobooth of course!
Once the camera went on the rest was history. Even
Cesar made an appearance.











Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Long Wavy Curls by Anna

As promised, my niece the hair expert will start
contributing to the blog more and more this is her first 
post! She wrote and took all the pictures, I couldn't be
 more proud. 
[1. Dry Shampoo 2.Heat Protectant 3.Hair Spray 
4.Brush (any kind) 5.Curling Wand]
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1. Brush out the hair to prevent tangles
2. To add volume, spray dry shampoo in the roots.
 * this is optional
3. Spray heat protectant generously throughout the hair 
to help prevent damage over time
4. Section off your hair into 4 layers This will help to
 keep the process organized.
5. Take about an inch of hair and wrap around the
 wand AWAY from the face in a downwards motion.
 Hold for about 8 to 12 seconds 
Since we’re going for tighter and more bouncier 
curls, hold the hair for a little longer.
6. Release the curl and scrunch in your hand. 
This locks the curl in place and gives it extra volume.
7. Repeat all over your head. 
Tip: every once in a while, take a ½ inch section of
 hair and curl. This will vary the size of the curls.
 Remember that you don’t want to hold them as long as
 the others since it is a smaller section of hair.
8. After each layer of hair, hairspray, scrunch and continue 
letting down sections of hair and curling. 
Tip: when wrapping pieces close to the face,
 make them tighter.
9. When complete, tug gently at the tips to curls to
 separate the curls and for extra volume. 
Note: This will simply separate them while keeping
 them intact.

10. Lastly, hairspray all over  and scrunch.
 This will help define the curls.
11. Style bangs as normal. I simply did a side poof and 
added a pretty headband. Enjoy!


*If you have any questions or hair requests, leave them in the comments box below and I’ll try to answer them.
*To make your curls another day, wrap in a low bun while you sleep. In the morning, they will have fallen to huge voluminous Victoria’s Secret waves.



Thursday, February 2, 2012

Stupid Phil..

[Lipstick: Revlon-Siren, Nail Polish: Sinful Colors-Rinse and Shine & 
Sally Hansen-Celeb City, Boots: TJMaxx Dress: H&M,
 Clutch: gift from a dear pulpa,
 Necklace&Ring: borrowed from Jane's room]
When I went to the big city (Phoenix) and left the boonies this 
winter break, I left with a wonderful gift in hand! My boyfriend
sent me to H&M with a gift card, SCORE! I had never been
in an H&M, I know its tragic. But I knew I'd fall in love with it!
This dress was one of the first things I picked out and I've been
rocking it ever since! And although the dressing room line made
my niece (the hair expert) and I want to die, the wait was totally
worth it!


p.s. If you're wondering how I got that scab on my knee its 
because I ate crap walking up the icy stairs to my apartment 
the other day. Embarrassing and painful. Oof.

p.p.s. All photos done by Danny Rowan Photography