2011 DWTS Line up!!

Kirstie Alley
Micheal Catherwood
Chris Jericho
Sugar Ray Leonard
Mark Macchio
Romeo Miller
Petra Nemcova
Chelsea Kane Staub
Hines Ward
Kendra Wilkinson
Wendy Williams

I will update this blog as soon as I find out who's going to be paired up with who!!

So who's your early favorite??

http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/02/28/dancing-with-the-stars-season-12-cast/

eSalon hair dye review

eSalon.com

eSalon is a customized hair dye company. You answer a series of Q's online about your hair (things like your natural hair color, hair type, length, what color you want it to be) and they come up with a hair dye package for you.

I got an email from eSalon.com for a free trial of their hair dye. So I went online, answered the Q's, and I picked out 'mahogany red'. (Got here in 3 days)
The package comes with:
* The hair dye
* Leave-in conditioner
* Stain gaurd
* Stain remover
* Little pads for the stain remover & stain gaurd
* A bowl (for the hair dye)
* A brush for dye application
* 4 clips (for sectioning hair)
* 'Bib'
* Timer (battery included)
and of course the instructions

Pros

1) Decent hair dye
2) Came out the exact color I wanted
3) Lots of useful tools (that I can use in the future, multiple times over, no matter what hair dye I use)
4) Only took 3 days to get here
5) I REALLY like that it's customized for me. Every bottle and the instructions had my name printed on them.

Cons

I know this is not going to be a favorite section because it does seem SO cool. But there are a few bad things you might want to consider if you're planning on buying this product.
1) (ignore if you have thin hair) The brush that comes with it is a very little brush that I can't use with my hair. It's not like the ones they have in salons.
2) The instructions weren't very good. It would have made a HUGE difference if they were written a bit better.
3) Even though I told them I have extreamly dry hair, I don't think they took that into account. Drugstore hair dyes (even the $5 ones) didn't damage my hair this much. (but it was just a little bit more damage!! Don't think it's gonna be horrible for your hair, cause that's just how my hair is. On an average girls hair, you probably won't notice it.)
4) It was a little bit harder to rinse out than drugstore hair dyes. (very little difference, though)
5) When you're ordering it, you can only choose up to 2 shades lighter than your natural hair color, so it's not as big of a variety as buying dye from drugstores.  BUT, they do that so it won't do as much damage to your hair.
Now you might not care about some of these, but it's just some things to take into account.
You have to pay shipping (obviously) so it's about 6 dollars more than going to a drugstore and buying dye. BUT you also get the extra tools that you can't even buy in drugstores (I don't think), so that might be a desicion maker if you really want those things.

CONCLUSION

I would probably buy this product again in the future, but not every time. I like the company, but it's a lot more to deal with than drugstore hair dyes. BUT, I think it might work a lot better on your hair if it's not too dry or thick. (remember, my hair is REALLY dry and REALLY thick.)
All in all, I say they're definitely worth trying out. If you don't like it (I doubt you'll hate it), well . . . don't buy it again? lol Hope this all helped you. :)

Mama's 2 cents

 My mom dyed my hair so this is what she has to say about it:
The equipment sent to use with this dye was not the best!!  Even though it had two different ways to apply, the bowl & brush were pretty useless. Well the brush anyway ~~ it is way too small for application, especially if the hair is very thick like Sarah's. So we used the bottles instead. Yes, two different bottles, two different mixtures, two different applications, two different timers!! Too many steps in my opinion. It also had two seperate pairs of gloves which I thought was very useful until I tried to put them on!! But quickly found taking them off to be an even bigger feat!! They definitely need to send at least medium size with the kits ~~ not many women have extra small hands.

My Skin Care routine

My twice a day skin care routine that REALLY works for me!!

I've had A LOT of acne for a really long time now. No matter how hard I try, it never really goes away.  So if a product really works, the ultimate test is using it on my face.  And I've got some products for you that REALLY work for me!!  They've made a massive difference in my skin in the past couple of days.  So I bet this will be helpful.  :)

1) I clean my face good with Loreal Paris 'Go 360 Clean' deep facial cleanser' ('for sensitive skin' because my skin is really dry)
2) I use a Clearasil 'Daily Pore Cleansing Pads'. This is a really important step, in my opinion. It really makes a difference. (Let dry for a few seconds before 3rd step)
3) I use (which I LOVE!!!!) Clean & Clear 'Duel Action moisturizer' (salicylic acid acne medication) But if you already have oily skin, skip this step. If you have dry or combination skin, don't forget to use a product like this. This also make a massive difference!!
4) And last, but not least, I put Clearasil 'Tinted Adult Treatment Cream' (Spot acne medicine) on my trouble areas (chin and forehead in my case).

Cosmetic trends for Spring 2011

What does Seventeen Magazine have to say about it?

* Lemon eyeliner
* metallic lime nails
* Aqua eyeshadow
* Coral lips
(page 150-161 of Seventeen Magazine's March 2011 issue)

Hair!!

What girl doesn't love to talk about hair?

 

So what's your hair color?

My hair hair is naturally a really dark brown, but I've dyed it a dark red. I used a $5 hair dye because I wasn't completely sure I was going to like being a red head. But I LOVE IT!!
So I've just ordered a hair dye kit from esalon.com for an even better red shade.  I'll be doing a full review on it once it gets here and I use it.  I don't know exactly what it is about being a red head but I love it so much more than my dark hair.
esalon is a customizing hair dye company.  You take a series of Qs to customize the hair dye perfectly for your hair.  You anwser the Qs, they send you YOUR hair dye.  I really hope this turns out to be a good product/company.

Moore on acne

Here's an idea to consider!!

Try taking 2 or 3 days off during the weekend, or any school break, to give your skin a rest.
Wash your face twice a day (mornings and at night) with a sensitive facial wash. Don't put anything on your face, not even a moisturizers (even though I LOVE moisturizers), acne medicine or makeup. I know from experience, that will help you clear your acne up faster than any products.

Something that has just been discovered recently, is that anti-aging creams can prevent acne!!
Patricia Wexler, M.D. says this on page 51 of Seventeen Magazines February 2011 issue:
'An antiaging product can actually clear up your acne! Pick one that contains a little retinol - It helps skin shed dead cells faster so they don't clog up your pores.'
(yea, I love Seventeen Magazine!! lol)

more coming soon . . .

Spring 2011 fashion list!!

List

* Maxi skirts (especially a solid color maxi skirt)

* Mini Skirts with bold florals

* Turquoise rings

* Feathers (especially in earings)

* Comfortable white skiny jeans

* Neon colored or rope bracelets

* Stripes and polk dots

* Mixing bold, different patterns with similar color scemes

* Anything floral

* Bright colored jeans

* Layering lace

* Bright leggings

* Lace sleeves or backing

* Leather (always in)

* Big, bold necklaces

* Leapord print (with a little color)

* Soft colored sparkles

* Long dresses

* Short shorts

* Acid washed skinny jeans

* Cut-out back dresses

* Red high heels

* Hot pink, really girly tops

* sundresses

* Mix a bold floral with a soft and sweet plaid

* Strapless tops

* Elegant headbands

* Croped tops are even bigger this coming up season

* Tribal necklaces

* BIG bags and totes
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Nicola Off-Shoulder Dress

$44.90 at Alloy.com

http://store.alloy.com/item.do?categoryID=11&itemID=53500&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=
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Crochet Maxi Skirt

$44.50 at Delias.com

http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=55730&categoryID=450&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=#
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Fabulous Glitter Pump

$32.50 at Charlotterusse.com

http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11203347
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Olsenboye Belted Jean (Cute white skinny jeans - MUST HAVE)

$29.99 at JCPennyey.com http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6.aspx?GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=1ad1d16&CF=Whites&DeptID=71275&CatID=71295&SO=0&Ne=3+5+8+1011+1031+904+833+949&x5view=1&NOffset=0&shopperType=G&N=4294953548+4294949522&Nao=0&PSO=0&CmCatId=71275|71295&mscssid=6c6b56521f7f449c1b3b083bf923139f9xMnVNoV5a3oxMnVNoV5a3W200B7ACBD602A68312920D4A04AAEABA0FA01105901

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Promenade Park

$34.50 at Hollisterco.com
http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10251&catalogId=10201&productId=740882&langId=-1&categoryId=12630&parentCategoryId=12552&colorSequence=03
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Large feather trio earrings
$6.99 at rue21.com
http://www.rue21.com/Merchandise.aspx?SubBrandID=1&GenderID=1&page=1
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William Rast for Target® Chambray Shirt in Light Wash

$17.48 at target.com
http://www.target.com/William-Target-Chambray-Shirt-Light/dp/B004561MMK/ref=br_1_16?ie=UTF8&id=William%20Target%20Chambray%20Shirt%20Light&node=2223432011&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=2&sr=1-16&qid=1298859000&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Csleeve_type%2Ccollar_style-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1
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Bongo Junior's Tiered Ruffle and Crochet Back Vest

$14 at Sears.com

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Bongo
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Majestic Jewel Necklace
$15.00 at makemechic.com
http://www.makemechic.com/p-24799-gne22745-majestic-jewel-necklace-earring-set-gold.aspx

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Furla Snake Mesh High Heels
$26.50 at makemechic.com
http://www.makemechic.com/p-28276-furla-snake-mesh-high-heels-white.aspx
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