7.24.2007

In A Flash



I had to make a few returns yesterday. I bought what I thought was a L sweatshirt from VS, but when I got home I realized it was an XS. I was going to exchange it, but I went to a different VS and they have a very condensed store because of a renovation. (Side Note: Pentagon City Shoppers: The New VS is going to be the size of 6 normal stores)

I also had to return a bra & pantie set from Nordies - I was getting some pretty bad spillage.

Now you know being in Nordie's I couldn't leave without seeing Flashtronic and Rush Metal

I really like Cocomotion pigment from Rush Metal, but I didn't want to buy too much stuff. I think next time I am wandering the beauty floor, I'll find myself back at MAC buying this. I also plan on getting a clear lipgloss and turning this pigment into a super pretty semi-sheer bronze gloss. EXCITING!!

What I did get, is By Jupiter Mineralize Eye Shadow from Flashtronic. It's a really pretty golden bronze with lots of depth because of the marbling.

The Skinfinishes are also really nice; Global Glow is a great bronzer. I have too many to buy another, though.

I also got a new brush; 239 eye shading brush. I don't think it is limited edition, just featured with the Rush Metal collection.

So my recap on these two: The shadows, finishes, and pigments are all great and you will definitly find a color you love.

The glosses and lipsticks that accompany these were really blah, pass on these, but do check out the lippies that are a part of the Novel Ties collection. Or do like me, and turn a pigment into a lipgloss.

7.23.2007

I Open at the Close



My weekend was an all-consuming Harry Potter Mega-Fest.

11:00pm Friday Night - Arrive at Borders, can't believe it really is this packed.
Get in line to get my number for buying the book - I am 661.

11:10pm Friday Night - Continue making my way to the back of the store, trying to find the end of the coffee line.

11:15pm Friday Night - Get in line for coffee; chit chat with the girls behind me.

11:55pm Friday Night - Girls offer me their extra number - 144, which is 500 people ahead of me. I glady accept.

12:15am Saturday Morning - Arrive at the coffee counter, order a Cocoa Trio. Realize that they are serving Butterbeer. Yell for barista and ask, oh so sweetly, if he would mind making me a Butterbeer instead. This causes mass confusion, but I do get my butter beer.

12:20am Saturday Morning - get into the third line of the night. This time it's to actually buy my book.

12:30am Saturday Morning - I am the proud owner of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

1:00am Saturday Morning - Get into bed and begin reading.

2:00am Saturday Morning - Time for Bed.

11:00am Saturday Morning - Wake up. Make Coffee.

11:15am Saturday Morning - Read.

12:15pm Saturday Afternoon - Get ready for beautification appointments.

1:15pm Saturday Afternoon - I have my highlighting appointments. I read while my color is developing - it's rude to read while she is standing there doing my hair.

3:15pm Saturday Afternoon - Time for mani/pedi. Read while I am having my pedicure.

4:15pm Saturday Afternoon - have dinner.

5:30pm Saturday Evening - begin reading again. Continue reading

5:00am Sunday Morning - Finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows!!!! WooHoo. Thanks JK, you gave me all the endings I wished for, I love this book, I love this story, I love you. Take some time off, you deserve it, but please don't let this be the last book you write about this wizarding world.

5:05am Sunday Morning - Fall asleep, dream about HP.

7.19.2007

Finally, a Lamp!

Ok, so I know I have gotten away from make-up a bit, but my tagline does say all things fabulous. So anyway, check out the lamp I got from restoration hardware

I got the small one for my nightstand. Now I can finally read before going to sleep!!

I also got this tray in lavender to hold my make-up(ok so I am actually talking make-up in this post, kinda)

7.18.2007

Give Simple

Give Simple is a great resource for easy gift giving, and for things for yourself, too! I got my gym bag from here, and I get compliments on it all the time.


In my email today, they advertised their new baby items, and one of the featured items is PERFECT for my cousin who is turning one next month. His mom did his bedroom in a jungle theme, so these will go so well with all his things. They also are giving 10% off the baby items if you use code "BEBE"



The case has a floor puzzle in it. They also have ballerina and pirate themes.

7.16.2007

I Love a Good Monogram

Well, *finally* as promised here is a picture of the tote I got for Cailtyn:


This is all the stuff she is getting in it:



When I got my Serious Skin Care kit with my Dry-Lo (the best pimple vanishing potion I have ever tried) it came with this cute little bag. It started crying to me, saying it felt naked and please, pretty please, monogram me. So I tried, and it came out pretty good:

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I just wanted to thank everyone who participated and has started reading my blog. I'm glad you all enjoy my writing, please stick around and keep commenting!!

XX Heather

Beauty Addicts Anonymous


I've really been on myself lately about how many products I have. I buy more than I can possibly use and I feel that so much is going to waste. I also feel that at a certain point I get overwhelmed by my choices and revert to only using a few of the many items I have.

I also love the idea of developing my own Signatures. Nail Polish, Perfume, Lipgloss (yeah, right) etc. I think having a signature is so sophistacated and chic, it carries with it that je ne sais qoui.

I know that if I had a perfume, it would be Thierry Mugler Angel. But there are too many other scents out there that I really like, and I can't give them all up just for Angel. I also have about 5 polishes that I could pick from, but I'm not ready to commit to any one of them.

So I ponder: is my dilemma a symptom of my age? As I mature will my tastes refine to the point that I can be satisfied with just one item? Or is it just my personality? Will I forever feel the need to have the next new thing and never get throw away an empty bottle?

I would love to hear your thoughts, espcially those of you who would like to form Beauty Addicts Anonymous with me and those of you who could be our sponsers.

7.15.2007

I try, I really do

I keep telling myself to stop buying more beauty products. I have more then I need, but there is always something new drawing me in.

So yesterday, on a shopping trip to get my hubby some new shirts, I found myself over at the MAC counter. Nordstrom is having an exclusive collection called Novel Twist. You can't actually buy anything until Friday, but I was able to pre-order the Tan Lip Palette and Groundwork Paint Pot. All the packaging for this collection is super cute. All tweedy with crazy embroidery. The paint pots are awesome too. They are cream to powder eye products that can be worn alone or used as a base. The color I got falls in line with all my favorite colors and is a great foundation for a smoky eye.

At Sephora, I got a new lash comb (mine fell apart) and the Oscar Blandi Exfoliating Treatment. This product just seemed so cool. I used it today, it wasn't as gritty as I thought, but it did feel really invigorating. I also discovered Dior's Jersey Pink gloss. I didn't let myself buy it, b.c i have way too many pink glosses. But as soon as I finish one, I will replace it with that one.

I got lured by the Victoria's Secret sale as well. The 3 for $27 Beauty Rush found me with the entire collection of Slice of Heaven (smells like cake batter). 2 for $10 on the beauty rush glosses got me another slice of heaven as well as I want candy. And because they have repackaged the garden collection, the old bottles were 3 for $12, so I got three Love Spell sprays (the best fragrance VS makes, if you have never tried this, run and get a bottle). There were also some super cute little glitter glosses and I decidedto go with Kiss and Tell.

The Sephora purchases and MAC were planned, but the VS was sooo not, when will I ever stop being lured in by the beauty fairy?

On a more positive note: to make room for all the new stuff I can't help buying, I cleared out the glosses I never use and I will give them to Caitlyn. She is getting so much stuff!!

7.13.2007

Here I Go Again...

Today is payday, and you know what that means. I couldn't help buying a little bit of fabulous-ness for myself.

#1) Happy Homemaker did a post featuring some invitations from Boatman Geller. My bookplate stickers are from the same company, and since I love them so much, I went to check out the website. And fell in love. With this:
So now I am just waiting for it to be done up with my name, yeay!!
You can check out their products here: Boatman Geller
You can buy them here: Stationary Studio

#2) The Banana Republic sale was getting too good to pass up, especially when I saw the shoes I wanted were starting to sell out in different sizes. I originally wanted these, but my size sold out, so I got the wedges instead:

Both styles are on sale for $19.99 down from $98(heels) and $88(wedges)

I also felt that my wardrobe really needed a wide braided leather belt, so I picked this one up for $24.99:

7.11.2007

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7.10.2007

Fabulous

We are having a heat wave here in Washington....

Fabulous Item #1 - Getting a Better Body.
Just wanted to give an update on my weight loss. While the pounds aren't astounding (about 5 in 5 weeks) The inches are making me really happy. I was able to buy my last pair of pants in a smaller size and my skirts are starting to get big on me!!! I can't wait for them to get totally huge so I can take them in for an alteration.

Fabulous Item #2 - Fekkai Hair.
Bath and Body Works released 5 hair care sets yesterday from Mr. Fabulous Hair himself, Frederic Fekkai. Each set has Shampoo, Conditioner,(4oz.) and either a treatment(1.7oz) or styling product(2oz). Your choices include:
1.Glossing w/ styling cream
2.Full Volume w/ mousse
3.Technician Color Care w/ mask
4.Protien Rx w/ mask
5.Luscious Curls w/ styling cream

Each set costs $29 and it is a great way to try out these products. I am going to get Glossing, and maybe Volume, too!!

7.08.2007

Fergalicious

I saw this on Chic. I started to play along on my own, but when the results started getting really funny, I decided to post:

Directions:
1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
"In the Air Tonight" - Nonpoint - intersting

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?
“She's Like the Wind" - Lumidee - well, I can be flighty

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
"Girlfriend" - Avril Lavigne - ok so I like girls? or I like guys that or taken, hmmm.

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
“Take Me Out" - Franz Ferdinand - I always want to go out!!

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
“Le Disko" - Shiny Toy Guns - I should have stuck with dancing

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
“Galvanize" - The Chemical Brothers - ooo bitchy me coming out

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
“ Last Night" - Diddy - hmm?

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
“Makes Me Wonder" - Maroon 5 - I'm always doing things they just don't get

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
“ The Way I Are" - Timbaland - always thinking of myself, plus is my favorite song right now

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BESTIE?
“Glamorous" - Fergie - I always have glam friends

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
“Paralyzer" - Finger Eleven - interesting, very interesting...

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
“Busy Child" - The Crystal Method - I'm happiest when I am busy, and a little lost when I am not

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?
“Wait a Minute" - Pussy Cat Dolls - funny I have anti-peter pan syndrome

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
“Cobrastyle" - Teddybears - curious and curioser

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
“Umbrella" - Rihanna - an oddly appropriate song

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
“Break if Off" - Sean Paul with Rihanna - well, yes I will be breaking away

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST??
“Boys of Summer" - Ataris - in my youth, very much so

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?
“The A la Menthe" - La Caution - I love mint tea, maybe I'm scared of laser-field dancing criminals

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
“What Goes Around Comes Around" - Justin Timberlake - maybe I should stop all the gossiping

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
“Summer Love" - Justin Timberlake - An ode to my many short-lived friendships?

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
“Fergalicious" - Fergie - I'm Heatherlicious - make the boys go wha wha, lol

Lovely Sunday


As far as Sunday's go, this was a pretty good one. I was able to get in pretty much everything I needed to do.

Got up about 9:30 and had an hour to check email/blogs before my hubby got up. Then I went to the gym (holy crap, the equipment at my apt. complex SUCKS compared to the gym at work) and got in an hours worth of cardio.

Followed up by getting ready.

Our first stop was Bed Beth and Beyond for me and Barnes and Noble for him. I decided it was finally time I got a coffee pot. I got the Hamilton Brew Stay or Go; it has a thermal carafe and two to go mugs which you can brew directly into. Yeay, i can finally make my own coffee on the weekends!! I also got a garbage pail for his bathroom, a paper towel dispenser, a brush to clean out my coffee grinder, and ocean linen spray.

Picked up my dry-cleaning and went for my mani/pedi. I always get the spa treatment for both. I think the standard is a total waste. They give you a quick run with the pumice, file and remove cuticles, do a quickie massage and polish. With the spa, i get two different scrubs, a mask with hot towels, and a much lengthier massage. So worth the extra $15. Well, sitting next to me was a young girl, probably having her first pedicure. The girls at this place are always trying to up sell you, asking if you want to upgrade to spa or need additional services. The young girls pedicurist asked if she wanted a spa pedi, and them nodded to me to show her what she would get. She said yes, not realizing what she was agreeing to. Once I sat in the chair for my mani, the mother came over and started freaking out. She was all "She didn't know what you were asking her, she doesn't have the money to pay for this" and the girl is just sitting there like a deer in headlights; poor thing. I'm happy that she made that mistake, she got to a experience what a decent pedicure is like. She also looked to be at that age where she needs to realize that she must put time and effort into her appearance. I feel awful for girls with no beauty role model, and hopefully I helped to give her a step down the right path. Unfortunately, she did not demure on the razor, as I always do. Those things are icky, illegal in New York, and should always be refused.

I then stopped into Sally to get that Curl Relaxer the girl at Ulta told me about. So super cheap, only $5.99. I read the instructions when I got home, and there is no way I can do this to myself. Kira, want to come over next weekend and play with my hair??

7.07.2007

Smooth It Out

Yesterday, while my husband was looking for video games in Best Buy, I went over to Ulta for some hair products and nail polish. I love that those two stores are right next to each other, its perfect.

I wanted to see the new Essie collection in person. I'm especially interested in Atlantis Pearl, I just need to see its shimmer content. For my nails, a little is nice, but any more is garish. Well they had all the colors but that one. They only had it in the mini 4-pack. But I couldn't test the shimmer and I don't want the other three colors. So, next time.

I also wanted to try a new styling product to get that beachy, sexy, celebrity hair. Do they seriously hot roll it everyday and then use texturing products, or is there something I am missing??

I found a very knowledgeable sales girl, turns out she is actually a stylist. We discussed my hair ideal, and I was so misled. I told her about my body wave that is now 1 1/2 years old, that now my hair is half straight have curly, I want the above mentioned style, my curls are too tight to be waves, what styling products will help.

She told me that no styling product can do what I want unless I chemically alter my hair. GASP!!! Then she told me that there is this very light product that they sell at Sally's called Frizz remover. It won't get rid of my curl, it will just loosen it. Perfect. So today, when I run around the shopping center for all my errands, I will pop in Sally and buy that stuff. She also suggested using more smoothing products, and to STOP using the curling stuff. Those products are doing the opposite of what I am trying to achieve. The only thing I ended up purchasing L'Oreal Texture Smoothing Fluidity Shampoo and Conditioner. We will see if all this turns my hair into gold. And if not, at least my highlighting appt. on the 20th will!!

7.01.2007

G-Town Shopping

Kira, a friend of hers, and I went shopping in Georgetown yesterday. I was over ambitious in wearing my new Cashmere T-Shirt. I should have known that for someone like me (always warmer than everyone else, cranking up the A/C) even lightweight cashmere won't work. So I'm taking it to the cleaners today, and then packing it in tissue paper until the fall, when I'm still comfortable in T-shirts HAHA!!

At JCrew, Kira found me a pair of maroon and gold fluer-de-lis flip-flops. I have no idea what I have that will go with them, but my love for the French Flower made sure there was no way I would leave without them. I also saw the cutest pair of rainboots - hot pink with bulldogs. Once I loose some more weight and my calves slim down so that I can get these on, they will be mine .::.esp. since bulldog is my husbands nickname.::. I was also able to check out the Starfish Cardigan that I love. It is so soft and super thin, as soon as it goes on sale, I'm buying.

I wanted to go to Gap to see all the new fragrances they put out. I have been searching for a really clean summery scent and thought they might have one. I didn't find what I was looking for, but I did get PeaceTrain, the lavender based scent. I also bought a tank top so I could change out of my sweater.

But the most amazing part of the night, shopping wise, was stepping into Body Shop. I wanted to pop in for two seconds to pick-up White Musk. I had this a few years ago, and it is a beautiful clean scent. Since they are repacking the line, all the old bottles were on sale. I got two of the big bottles for only $8!!! I also got the body cream for $5 and an almond body lotion for $3. Nothing gets better than that!

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