This is another of the products I received in my Target VoxBox from Influenster. My hair and Pantene haven't ever gotten along. Even back in the early 90s when Pantene was *the thing* I couldn't use it. All of my little friends were these Pantene starlets with shiny commercial hair, and I was using some all natural... Continue Reading →
What am I reading? The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made by Greg Sestero
Oh, look, another bonus post! This one is a little more lighthearted than last night's. I'm a little bit obsessed with this book. And yes, this is the basis for the James Franco movie that's currently nominated/winning awards like whoa. If you haven't heard of or seen The Room, you need to. It's amazing in... Continue Reading →
I was nominated for another award!
Nova over at SUPERNOVABEAUTY nominated me for this award, and I'm so excited! If you haven't checked out her blog I highly recommend it. I love her reviews, mostly because we agree about 95% of the time. Thank you again, Nova! Rules: Answer all the questions asked by the blogger who nominated you Share the... Continue Reading →
Bonus post! Let’s talk about something really uncomfortable
Strap in folks. It's going to be a long one. So, I'm fat. I don't typically talk about my weight with anyone except my nearest and dearest (basically Dan), but it's something that's constantly on my mind. Every time I need to find a cute outfit for going out, I think about it. Every time... Continue Reading →
First impression: Olay Regenerist Whip moisturizer
Like I mentioned yesterday, I received some foil packet samples of the new Olay Regenerist Whip moisturizer in the Target VoxBox from Influenster. I have to admit something to you, and since we're friends I know you won't judge me for it: I haven't used a drugstore moisturizer since middle school. I know how bougie... Continue Reading →
Target beauty VoxBox
I got another VoxBox from Influenster! This is amazing to me; I know some people get them all the time but I never thought I'd be one of them. This is my third one, and I've received some awesome stuff in these boxes. This box is to showcase new beauty products at Target. I received... Continue Reading →
First impression: Essie Gel Couture nail polish
I literally never paint my nails. I will occasionally get a gel manicure, but I don't think I've ever gotten a standard manicure and didn't somehow manage to mess up the polish before leaving the salon. Standard polish also only lasts a few days on my nails without chipping and looking disgusting, so it really... Continue Reading →
Buying used makeup: gross or genius?
I bought used makeup. I know, the idea is a little gross. Don't worry, I didn't buy a bunch of used makeup from some rando on eBay; a few months ago I was watching some YouTube channel (likely thataylaa), and they mentioned a site called Glambot that sells used makeup. I was a little skeeved... Continue Reading →
Advice for new bloggers
I've had this blog and have been blogging consistently for the last six months, and I feel like I've learned a lot in that time, mostly through trial and error. I'm not an expert by any means, but I have a little wisdom to impart. If you want to blog, DO IT. Anyone who knows... Continue Reading →
Review: YourGoodSkin Balancing Skin Concentrate
I've never seen anyone talk about this product. Or this brand, for that matter. It's made by Boots; is this the only brand in drug stores in the UK or is it just me? I stumbled across it on the Walgreen's website one day when I was just idly scrolling through products, and I was... Continue Reading →
Wet ‘n Wild is killing the unicorns
Am I the only one who's tired of the unicorn makeup trend? I say this at the same time that Too Faced is releasing an entire collection of unicorn nonsense, including a rainbow highlighter under the guise of being festival makeup. How are we not done with this yet? Frankly, I think it looks like... Continue Reading →
Review: Lush Jersey Bounce shampoo
I know you guys aren't tired of talking about Lush yet, so let's talk about this shampoo. Let me start by saying: my scalp is gross right now. It's dry, flaky, oily, just generally unpleasant and terrible. I thought that it might be because it's winter; my house is super dry and it's been insanely... Continue Reading →
More high tech ways to get us to buy makeup
Apparently, cosmetics companies in China are full of evil geniuses. According to this New York Post story someone sent me, some mirrors in public restrooms in China will now allow you to virtually try on makeup that you can then purchase from a vending machine outside the restroom. These mirrors are only being installed in... Continue Reading →
Thank the gods for bathtubs
I like baths. A lot. When I'm sad, stressed or don't feel good I head directly to the tub. I've casually mentioned in past posts that I'm chronically ill. To clarify, I'm not saying that I get colds frequently; I have several chronic illnesses that cause things like migraines, pain, mobility issues, depression, anxiety, on... Continue Reading →
Feminism and the beauty community
We can't talk about feminism without giving a nod to our foremothers; Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B. Wells, and the hundreds of other women who devoted their lives to making the world a better place for women, children and minorities. Susan B. Anthony spent her adulthood in the city where I currently... Continue Reading →