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21
Dec
OBSEXXXED! “The Bomb” pillow by LOvesac is the best thing to ever hit my bed…sorry Ruben lol. Sure it’s a pretty penny, but waking up with less neck aches is sooo worth it! Lovesac is an amazing furniture store based more towards college and small space occupants. Lovesac just openned in Stonestown.
06
Dec
right on skyline college ahaha (Taken with instagram)
I usually don’t look @ the prie tag when things of this high calibur come around mr.gino..lol
05
Dec
![I am a Lush newbie and was only converted cus my co-worker is obsessed with their shizzz. For one, the store on Powell is totes overwhelming! Colors and fragrance and people galore! I figured I needed a new body scrub since I only have a crappy oily as burger juice one from PureBeauty. The lovely sales dude recommended the Ocean Salt scrub. It has tons of moisturizing ingredients with the exception of vodka [loves]. He suggested I use it on my face 2x’s a week but I told him I have hella other exfoliants for that. He still urged me to just try it just to see. Ughh that stuff is a freakin God sent! I could see my pores try to squirm out the dirt and oils! Mos def try it if u want super velvety, soft, clear skin on face and body!](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvrlx1jmed1qatdovo1_400.jpg)
I am a Lush newbie and was only converted cus my co-worker is obsessed with their shizzz. For one, the store on Powell is totes overwhelming! Colors and fragrance and people galore! I figured I needed a new body scrub since I only have a crappy oily as burger juice one from PureBeauty. The lovely sales dude recommended the Ocean Salt scrub. It has tons of moisturizing ingredients with the exception of vodka [loves]. He suggested I use it on my face 2x’s a week but I told him I have hella other exfoliants for that. He still urged me to just try it just to see. Ughh that stuff is a freakin God sent! I could see my pores try to squirm out the dirt and oils! Mos def try it if u want super velvety, soft, clear skin on face and body!
20
Apr
“Dear Diary,
It is Feb. 1, 1997 on a Saturday and it’s just morning and I think I’ll write a little bitt more later on the next page.”
“Dear Diary,
Today is groundhog day and it’s not really a fun day.”
“Dear Diary,
Today is Easter a got loads of Silor Moon stuff. I got a pencil and everything. And by the way I saw comet Hale Bopp.”
“Dear Diary,
I announced 3 player today March 31 Monday 97. And I announced Glennallen Hill Hammelton Viscayano”
“Dear Diary,
I’m going to Disneyland today the only problem is that it’s going to take half an hour. Well Bye.”
“Deary Diary,
April 1, 1997 Tuesday. I’m on my way. Now were flying now. And now were being served. Were above the clouds it is so cool it’s like everything is tiny little ants.”
“Deary Diary,
Now I am flying back to South San Francisco with my dad and were in the same plane but not in the same seats. now were seating in 3 seats with this other girl Bye.”
Kept same punctuation.
18
Apr
Let’s FACE it—acne is a touchy subject. I’ve never been shy of voicing for help though. I’ve done extensive research, tried almost every product on the market, and have gotten facials. I’m happy to say that I can finally walk around with no foundation on and be comfortable. So what worked? I know they say don’t do face masks every single day, but I DID! The thing is that I vary them up. For hydration I used the Rose Face mask by Fresh. For oxygenation and radiance, I used the Oxygenating Facial by Dr. Brandt. For acne, I used the sulfur mask by DDF. For exfoliation, I used ExfoliKate. For radiance, congestion, and anti-aging, I used the Glycolactic Peel by REN. AND i just started experimenting with the 3-step micro-peel by Ole Henrikson and the Fango mud mask by Borghese. Whew! Yes it might sound crazy but those all worked together very nicely! I also used the Perricone Skin Clear supplements for anti-inflammation and to treat the root of the problem internally. My Clarisonic usage was shorted to once a day instead of twice. I felt like that doing it AM and PM was too much. At night, I sleep with a Dermalogica salicylic night gel.
Things I regret:
Using Apricot Scrub in my pre-teen years! That stuff TEARS UP YOUR SKIN! Although you feel like it’s taking off all the dead skin, it’s making small cuts everywhere that can be seen with a microscope. The more you use it, the more it will be evident.
Not taking my make-up off at night. Just cus it’s oil-free doesn’t mean it is ok to sleep in!
Not changing my pillow case often. Think of all that sweat and grime from your face, hair, and clothes! Bacteria breeding ground.
Now after almost ten years of horrible acne, i’m happy to say that i’ve found my happy place!
29
Mar
Keepin’ it old school.
24
Mar
1. “Do you have the Naked palette?”
2. “Where’s your Shu Uemura eye-lash curler?”
3. “Do you have the ‘Crackle’ nail polish?”
4. (in a consultation) “I was thinking about trying a smokey eye”
5. (@ end of consultation)”Mm….Don’t you think it’s a little too dark?” (in response to the smokey after establishing she wants a “typical smokey eye”)
Soo…It’s official. I’m a Perricone pill popper. Yes they are $80 but the results are amazing! I’ve been having troubled skin since SIXTH GRADE and within the past 2 years it has gotten a lot better but no where close to perfect. People have complimented me on how radiant my skin looks. I never in a million years thought that I would get complimented on my stubborn skin. It’s only day 4 of this 30-day program but I already feel the inflammation is down by at least 65%. What’s inflammation you ask? Well especially with acne, you know how you’re all red and your blemishes are super bumpy/puffy? This cuts that down A LOT. Usuallly after I cleanse AM/PM my skin looks it’s worst. Now, it looks it’s best! My co-worker Renee has been using the Omega-3 supplements and her skin is super radiant too. I’m sure if I eat 10x’s better the results would be even more wonderful. On than note, gonna go buy some watercress, salmon, and zinc-tastic foods!
Just splurged on the middle one—BLACK PEARL….i am OBSESSED!
19
Jan
1. TOO LIGHT of an under-eye concealer. Ok, I get you’re trying to look “radiant” but your coming off as a ghoul.
2. People who swear by ONLY powder when they are super dry or acne-prone. Yes you might THINK you are getting “lighter” coverage cus you don’t wanna look cakey from a liquid foundation, but you are looking like a POWDERY MESS!
3. Hella light pink/nude lips on tan skin. SNOOKIE ALERT! Trust, it does not look Kim Kardashfabulous on you! It’s kinda creepy and your teeth will look horsey and your skin will look orange.
example:
4. ONLY sticking to old school high-end brands for skin care. Clearly your skin is dry and irritated and you wanna put loads of fragrance on your face? ( Cus that’s what you’re really paying for with that $200 night cream). Go for a cheaper and fragrance free brand! Trust, it will work the same, maybe better.
5. HELLA EYESHADOW AND NO MASCARA! Girl! Do you see how dusty your lashes look? If you put all that hard work into the eyeshadow, do yourself the favor of topping it off with mascara. If anything just mascara is better than 1000 shadows on your eyes.
Hope this is a reality check for some of you!
via thisbegino