tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45177476949659024372024-03-13T04:09:30.945-05:00ribbons in curlsRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-46537739864045252562014-03-05T06:00:00.000-06:002014-03-05T12:40:29.674-06:00LP Wishlist<a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/Untitled-1_zpsc6afd275.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Untitled-1_zpsc6afd275.png" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/Untitled-1_zpsc6afd275.png" /></a><br />
<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">row 1: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Queen-Is-Dead-Vinyl/dp/B002C39TU0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392831677&sr=8-1&keywords=the+smiths+lp">the smiths - the queen is dead</a> // <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Suburbs-Vinyl-Arcade-Fire/dp/B003O85W44/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392831479&sr=8-1&keywords=arcade+fire+the+suburbs+lp">arcade fire - the suburb</a>s // <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Return-Saturn-Vinyl-No-Doubt/dp/B00004SAX6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1392833780&sr=8-2&keywords=no+doubt+lp">no doubt - return to saturn</a><br />
row 2: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Disintegration-Deluxe-Edition-Gram-Vinyl/dp/B0031Y4ALC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392834404&sr=8-1&keywords=the+cure+lp">the cure - disintegration</a> // <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pure-Heroine-Lorde/dp/B00EYRCD8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392831505&sr=8-1&keywords=lorde+lp">lorde - pure heroine</a> // <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Reflektor-Arcade-Fire/dp/B00F1CRSKM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392834529&sr=8-1&keywords=reflektor+lp">arcade fire - reflektor</a><br />
row 3: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Power-Corruption-Lies-Gram-Vinyl/dp/B002CW4K7S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392832234&sr=8-1&keywords=new+order+lp">new order - power, corruption & lies</a> // <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Meat-Murder-Vinyl-The-Smiths/dp/B002C39TTQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1392831677&sr=8-4&keywords=the+smiths+lp">the smiths - meat is murder</a> // <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Silent-Shout-Vinyl-Knife/dp/B000FZEUGA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1392834657&sr=8-3&keywords=the+knife+lp">the knife - silent shout</a></span></center><br />
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I've been working on filling out the rest of my record collection! Especially now that I have a record player that's <b>not</b> an antique that belonged to my dearly departed grandparents. It's older than my mother as she has memories of dancing on her daddy's feet while they played LPs on it. So it's something I really love & treasure & want to last forever. Which to me means playing it very seldom until I get it looked at and rewired & possibly refurbished. <br />
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Since it's a huge old wooden cabinet with wicker laced speakers nobody ever knew it was a record player when they'd come over (the reason I ended up with it is because nobody in my family even knew what it was until I lifted the top & flipped out. I remember more than a few people scoffing at my record collection (I guess in an attempt to imply I was trying to be a hipster or something because they didn't realize I actually had something to play them on??) when they would come over. I'm by no means an LP snob, I enjoy the way they sound & love the aesthetic but I mostly love that most LPs come with a complimentary download of the album! I used to lose/scratch/??? all of my CDs so this honestly seems like the most cost-effective way of having a physical copy of music I love.<br />
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But anyways, I mentioned my new record player in <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2014/02/records.html">this blog post</a> & it is the apple of my eye at the moment. I've become obsessed with finding any album I have any sort of emotional attachment to in LP form. The list above is a mixture of classic favorites & new loves I'm dying to buy. Now if only money were no object...<br />
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So are you an LP collector or do you stick strictly to mp3 format? Anyone out there still buying CDs?? I'm pretty sure I haven't actually bought a CD that wasn't a present for someone else in well over 7 years.<br />
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<center>I scratch the <b>HELL</b> outta CDS.</center><br />
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-64730176060531927632014-02-28T06:00:00.000-06:002014-02-28T06:00:02.050-06:00Random Bloggers OOTD Portraits #1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I've been on & off attempting to teach myself basic painting in photoshop the past few months. Here are the fruits of my labor. I've been trying to use different layers and clipped bits of fabric and reference images to make portraits because I honestly have little interest in painting anything other than people.<br />
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I'm not as thrilled about these as I would be had I made them with physical paint brushes and watercolors but I feel like I certainly made a lot of head-way in navigating my way around PS. But ultimately I'm pretty proud of myself for trying something new. And something has to be said about the ease in which I can undo my mistakes. Watercolor is not so forgiving.<br />
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<center>Taylor (& my best good friend) of <a href="http://athunderheart.com/">A Thunder Heart</a></center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/blogtaylorbunnies_zpscc90e0b9.png.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/blogtaylorbunnies_zpscc90e0b9.png" border="0" alt=" photo blogtaylorbunnies_zpscc90e0b9.png"/></a><br />
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<center>Caroline of <a href="http://www.sparklyvodka.com/">sparklyvodka</a></center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/sparklyvodkalipstickbackground600_zps326e7a09.png.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/sparklyvodkalipstickbackground600_zps326e7a09.png" border="0" alt=" photo sparklyvodkalipstickbackground600_zps326e7a09.png"/></a><br />
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<center>Kate of <a href="http://scathingly-brilliant.blogspot.com/">Scathingly Brilliant</a></center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/blogkategabrielleootdfloral_zps19e98fd2.png.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/blogkategabrielleootdfloral_zps19e98fd2.png" border="0" alt=" photo blogkategabrielleootdfloral_zps19e98fd2.png"/></a><br />
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I have three more in the works on my computer so hopefully I'll get around to finishing & posting those. If not, haha rest assured I've given up on painting in photoshop altogether.<br />
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</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-22213952987805901592014-02-27T14:25:00.003-06:002014-02-27T14:25:42.510-06:00Records<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/ddd_zps7b0fb37b.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo ddd_zps7b0fb37b.png" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/ddd_zps7b0fb37b.png" /></a><br />
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For Christmas my mom & dad got me a new (portable!) record player since the one I normally use is an antique record cabinet from my late grandparents. It's really big and old so I try to be gentle with it & use it infrequently. I'm really terrified of breaking it. Eventually I want to get it tuned up & replace the speakers since I don't think it's been serviced for a long long time.<br />
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But back to my new LP player-- it is SO beautiful. The floral pattern is so bright and happy & definitely brightens any room it's sitting in. The speakers aren't amazing but I'm planning on getting a sound system for our tv anyways so I just need to find a small table for it to rest on nearby so I can plug the record player in as well. You can take the top off easily if you don't have something to lean it against & there's a locking mechanism & handle so you can take your player where-ever you may want. It also comes with a program that enables you to record your favorites LPs & convert them into mp3, which is amazing. I haven't tried that yet but I'm really excited about it!<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">top to bottom: Disney's 'Cinderella' Soundtrack // 'Purple Rain' by Prince & the Revolution // 'Rank' by The Smiths // 'Milk Eyed Mender' by Joanna Newsom</span></center><br />
I bought a few new records in celebration of being able to listen to records regularly again. I was having a really awful day when I bought 'Rank' but after listening to it, I definitely feel like experiencing such a shit day was definitely worth it since I now have such a great live recording of my favorite band in my possession. I feel like I've fallen back in love with listening to music. I was without speakers for my computer for over 6 months & I hate using headphones so I basically only listened to music in my car or on my phone & let me tell you, it was sucking the life out of me. <br />
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I'm not only falling back in love with listening to music-- but also shopping for records, talking about music & listening to full albums instead of single songs. I haven't felt this excited about a piece of technology since I got my electronic diary in fourth grade haha.<br />
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You can buy this record player <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=15299514d&parentid=APARTMENT_MUSIC">here</a>.<br />
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</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-64982320804962754642014-02-21T09:35:00.000-06:002014-02-22T13:39:50.191-06:00Birthday Wishlist<a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/photo2_zpsdd57fc04.png.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo photo2_zpsdd57fc04.png" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/photo2_zpsdd57fc04.png" /></a><br />
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1. "Youth Novels" LP by Lykke Li ($19 USD) - I've wanted this album for awhile & now that I have a new record player that's easier to use & portable I'm trying to beef up my LP collection. I also really want 'Reflektor' by Arcade Fire. I had trouble picking between the two but this one looked best in the image haha. <br />
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2. 'Buns & Guns' Sailor Moon baseball tee ($30 USD) - I've been wanting to start working out regularly again & this seems like the perfect tee to get me in the workin' out spirit. Plus it's Sailor Moon!! I'd honestly like the Sailor Jupiter or Neptune one as well but the Sailor Moon one has pink sleeves <3__<3 <br />
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3. NARS 'Final Cut' Illuminator (Exclusive to Nortdstrom) in 'Adelaide' ($30 USD) - This is just pretty & I want it. Plus, it's limited edition & I love 'Copacabana' so much I figure this illuminator has to be just as amazing, right? <br />
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4. Jeffrey Campbell 'Malt Shop Heel' ($185 USD) - Haha these are totally out of my price range & a huge ridiculous wish but geeze, they're beautiful. Then again, this is a "wishlist" so I'm putting whatever I'm wishing for on here. Deal with it! <br />
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5. Betsey Johnson Ice Cream Wristlet ($68 USD) - THIS IS SO CUTE. I really hope this just shows up in a TJ Maxx sometime soon because I will scoop it up SO FAST. I don't really have any wristlets & I feel like I really should stop carrying around huge purses at some point in my life. Do I really need all that crap I carry around 24/7? Nope.<br />
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Not gonna lie I am not excited about turning 26 at all. Not at all. Wanna bury my head in the sand and pretend it's not happening. Maybe it's time to start lying about my age. I have trouble remembering how old I am on a regular basis so I'm sure I could confuse everyone & eventually no one would question me.<br />
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I'm gonna be 25 forever.<br />
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-BeccaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-26931575007401571292014-02-18T06:30:00.000-06:002014-02-18T06:30:00.702-06:00Review: Victoria by Victoria's Secret<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Despite not being much of a perfume person until I turned 20, I now have quite the little gathering of scents I really love that *I* think smell good on me. I'm not snobby about what types of perfume I use-- celebrity perfumes, knock offs, whatever. As long as it smells good/good on me & lasts I'll buy it.<br />
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Which brings me to this little gem. I don't know why I'd never tried any Victoria's Secret brand perfumes but I have a sneaking suspicion that it has something to do with not shopping there haha. Nothing there really fits me that well so why would I? <br />
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Anyways, I was hanging out with my friend Erika (she used to work at Victoria's Secret) and she let me try a sample size of 'Victoria' because she was planning on buying a full size soon. I fell in love. The bottle was what got me at first (how cute is it???) but the scent is what made me want it even more. The Victoria's Secret website describes it as "a sparkling blend of red berries, Victoria rose and crème brûlée."<br />
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It smells amazing! You can definitely smell the rose & brightness of the berries while the crème brûlée makes it a little creamier smelling with a hint of caramelized sugar. <br />
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I <b>love</b> it. I think I'm going to get a lot of use out of it all year long but especially in the spring and summer. Definitely give it a sniff next time you go into Victoria's Secret. <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/fragrance/eau-de-parfum-victoria?ProductID=125873&CatalogueType=OLS">Victoria</a> retails for $52 - $68 USD. I know they also make a <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/beauty/victoria-fragrance/fresh-body-mist-victoria?ProductID=125874&CatalogueType=OLS">body mist</a> version that's a bit less potent and less expensive ($25 USD) if you're wanting something a little wallet-friendlier.<br />
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Let me know if you like it!<br />
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</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-54031677556676573682014-02-15T01:57:00.000-06:002014-02-15T01:57:00.313-06:00WIW: Case of the Grumps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/Untitled-1_zps78f56f13.png.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/Untitled-1_zps78f56f13.png" border="0" alt=" photo Untitled-1_zps78f56f13.png"/></a><br />
<center><a href="http://www.cultureflockclothing.com/product/sloth-shirt">culture flock t shirt</a> // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-men-s-long-sleeve-cardigan-sweater-assorted-colors/-/A-14611356?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=|14489908&CPNG=Women&kpid=14489908&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14489908&gclid=CMLNpOKPy7wCFc5DMgodiRUAUA">ryan's cardigan</a> // <a href="http://us.asos.com/New-Look-Inspire-Wet-Look-Skater-Skirt/103d62/?iid=2947563&SearchQuery=wet%20look%20skirt&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black&mporgp=L05ldy1Mb29rLUluc3BpcmUvTmV3LUxvb2stSW5zcGlyZS1XZXQtTG9vay1Ta2F0ZXItU2tpcnQvUHJvZC8.">skirt</a> // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-supply-co-juniors-full-length-legging-assorted-colors/-/A-12221367#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=leggings">leggings</a> // <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/boots/black-woven-chain-strap-ankle-boots_288021401?extcam=AFF_AFW_Linking+via+Landing+Pages_Polyvore&awc=1946_1392364160_a7f7cc2384aa456efb1e212257a28f02">boots (similar)</a></center><br />
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I went out on Wednesday to run some errands with Ryan since it's his only day off during the week & I just had a string of bad luck all day. It put me in such a weird & grumpy mood. I am fairly sure I looked exactly like the drawing above while we drove around Denton paying bills and looking for books & returning things. I ended up buying some Cotton-Candy flavored "Mini Melts" (a Dippin Dots imitation) towards the end of the day and felt a lot better. Ice cream is a cure-all so I guess I shouldn't really be that surprised haha!<br />
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In other news, I'm back! I completely dropped my blog once winter hit & proceeded to have intense seasonal depression! I'm hoping that I can get back on track for spring & start churning out content again. I'm planning on broadening the spectrum of topics I talk about here (in hopes that it will keep me from hitting a wall & just dropping everything) so I guess we'll see if that comes to fruition.<br />
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Anyways, glad to be back!<br />
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</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-32235310243326571142013-11-09T16:09:00.003-06:002013-11-09T16:10:46.527-06:00October 2013 Favorites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><center><span style="font-size: large;"><b>BEAUTY</b></span></center><br />
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I've already reviewed this so I won't go into super detail, suffice it to say I really love the formula and color of this balm stain. I bought it mid October and it stayed on my lips through the rest of the month. I bought another color from the matte range earlier this week & I'm tempted to go back and get another. I just really love the pigmentation & feel of these. I wish they provided more moisture & didn't leave my lips feeling so dry after a few hours but I don't mind re-applying & using lip balm between applications. Overall very pleased.<br />
review <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2013/10/review-revlon-colorstay-matte-balm.html">here</a><br />
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<center><b>SINFUL COLORS NAIL POLISH IN 'WHIPPED'</b></center><br />
This is a leather-looking matte nail polish from Sinful Colors new Leather Luxe line. There were lots of different colors-- black, white, red, burgundy, brown, navy & maybe a teal? I bought black for myself and one for my leather lovin' bestie, Taylor. Sinful Colors, despite being incredibly affordable ($1.99 at Walgreens) are quality nail polishes. I wore this for around four days (no top coat) without so much as a chip. I was pretty impressed<br />
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Ahh! I've been waiting since February to start wearing this again. I love love love the way it smells. The Sephora website lists the notes as: bitter orange, blood orange, watery accord, white freesia, wild diamond orchids, spicy lily, sheer musk & sandalwood. It primarily smells like blood orange but isn't terribly sweet smelling. I don't know, I'm terrible at describing scents. I just find that it smells amazing when I catch a whiff of it on my scarf or cardigan. It smells clean and fresh and I just really like it. You can find it at Sephora & Anthropologie-- I definitely suggest going in and sniffing a sample of it. TOCCA 'Cleopatra' is also amazing.<br />
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I reviewed this earlier this week ...or was it last week? I don't know, you can find a link to my review down below. I won't go on and on but overall the Matte Moisture Tint is definitely a great tinted moisturizer/base and is perfect for people with normal-oily skin & lasts all day and blends amazingly. Despite having a measly color range, I'm assuming each color is supposed to work with a range of skintones? I have no idea. I'm very pale and have cool undertones & a LOT of redness and 'Porcelain' works PERFECT for me.<br />
review <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2013/11/review-jouer-matte-moisture-tint-in.html">here</a><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">vintage green glass cameo necklace // f21 studded bat headband (sold out) // <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/search/28931327.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS">lexi holiday candle tin in 'frosted maple'</a></span></center><br />
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<center><b>VINTAGE GREEN GLASS CAMEO NECKLACE</b></center><br />
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Ryan's mom bought me this beautiful necklace from a vendor at Czhilispiel last year. Ryan's family competes annually in the Chili competition & there's always a small fair & a section of booths with arts and crafts type vendors. I picked out the green cameo charm & the woman who owned the booth constructed a necklace from other bits and bobs she had on hand in her little jewelry tackle box. I used to have her card but I've lost it. The cameo is actually one of many from a vintage bracelet I've seen on ebay. I love this necklace & always get so many compliments on it when I'm out. It's one of those pieces I know someday I'll pass onto a child or grandchild because it was a sweet gift from Ryan's mother & feels like a timeless piece of jewelry.<br />
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<center><b>F21 STUDDED BAT HEADBAND</b></center><br />
I bought this at F21 last month when they first released their cats & bats line. I wanted the kitty cat beanie but I wanted the bat ears headband WAY more. I sort of wish I'd bought the cat beanie too though, it would have been easier to wear throughout the winter. I wore the headband on Halloween as part of my bat costume & I think it's basically the coolest headband ever. I wish I could wear it regularly but I don't like weird stares and the bat ears are quite tall and would be really hard to miss. I accidentally bumped them off of my head all night trying to get into cars or fix my hair. They look so awesome though! I love the metal spikes & the faux leather look. I wore it with a wet-look fit and flare skirt and my peter pan collar top with a black cardigan I pinned to make it look like I had bat wings. Terrible explanation but it looked pretty cute if I do say so myself. I couldn't find this still for sale on F21's website but I'm sure if you looked around your local F21 you might find a pair.<br />
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<center><b>LEXI HOLIDAY CANDLE TIN IN 'FROSTED MAPLE'</b></center><br />
<b>THIS CANDLE</b>. I've already burned the wicks down but there's still so much candle left-- which is my only real complaint. I hate when wicks aren't evenly distributed and fail to melt the entire candle. Ugh! But apart from that, this candle smells AMAZING! I am not one for buying a candle that costs over $10. I'm a bit of a penny pincher when it comes to how much I'll pay for things. Even the citizens in my Animal Crossing town call me a "bell-pincher". News of my bell pinching ways even made it all the way to <a href="http://athunderheart.com">Taylor</a>'s town...little gossipy turds! So when I smelled this upon entering the WillowBend Anthropologie a month or so ago I knew I couldn't leave without owning whatever was making the entire store smell so CRAZY GOOD. It was $18 and while I think that's a stupid amount of money to spend on a candle...I did it anyways. Because it smelled so freaking <b>GOOD</b>. Now, if you aren't crazy about sweet smells, this may not be for you. However, I hate vanilla scents because they're too sweet and I think this is amazeballs so I would definitely recommend smelling it before writing it off. I lit it in our dining room and it managed to make the entire apartment smell like fresh made waffles and maple syrup for the rest of the day. I'm trying to figure out how to melt the rest of the wax or put new wicks in. I'll figure it out but for now I just leave it open on a table for a bit and even just the smell of the soy candle UNLIT makes the apartment smell amazing. Plus the tin is too cute!<br />
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Well, that's it for my monthly favorites. Sorry it came a bit later than normal. Did you do anything fun for Halloween? What did you dress up as? I'd love to know! Tell me below in the comments!<br />
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-16589013083991688582013-11-07T07:30:00.000-06:002013-11-07T07:30:00.637-06:00Review: Jouer Matte Moisture Tint in 'Porcelain'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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So I've been accumulating <a href="http://birchbox.com">Birchbox</a> points the last few months & since I'm running low on my beloved NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, I decided to use my points to try a new foundation I've heard good things about: <a href="http://www.jouercosmetics.com/">Jouer</a> Matte Moisture Tint. Initially I'd wanted it for the summer because I wanted something light-weight to wear while sweating my butt off in Texas. Who wants to wear heavy foundation in 105ºF weather? Nobody does. But alas I put it off until nearly a month ago when the colder weather started settling in. Oops!<br />
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I ended up getting the lightest shade in the range called 'porcelain' for $8 after using my points. It normally retails for $38USD <a href="http://www.jouercosmetics.com/product-2375/category-104/default.aspx">here</a> & <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/jouer-matte-moisture-tint">here</a>.<br />
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Initially I was worried it would provide too little coverage (or be a bad match) since it's a light-medium coverage foundation/tinted moisturizer but it's super easy to build up & blend out. As for application I use a primer underneath & a damp beauty blender. I haven't tried applying it with a buffing brush but I always feel like whenever I use a brush it makes my makeup look cakey. Cakey is not cute. <br />
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The texture and consistency remind me a lot of my Laura Mercier Silk Creme foundation as it's quite thick and comes in a squeeze tube-- but I find that the Jouer Matte Moisture Tint looks more natural and matches my skin tone better. The finish is matte but still looks natural & soft. I find it doesn't settle into my pores and despite having 15 SPF doesn't leave my face looking more oily for it. I've been using it everyday for the past few weeks & haven't had any spots or acne issues. Also, I have a very oily t-zone and this tinted moisturizer manages to stay fairly matte for better part of an 8 hour day. I normally only have to use a rice paper slip or apply a little powder towards the end of the day which I think is pretty impressive.<br />
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Price-wise you get the most for your money as well: <br />
NARS Sheer Glow - $44 for 1 fl oz <br />
Laura Mercier's Silk Creme Foundation - $43 for 1.18 fl oz<br />
Jouer's Matte Moisture Tint - $38 for 1.7 fl oz<br />
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I definitely suggest giving this foundation/tinted moisturizer a try since I think it's a really nice base & a more affordable high end brand. I recommend it especially if you're a fan of either Laura Mercier's Silk Creme Foundation or NARS Sheer Glow. I personally love this & definitely plan on repurchasing.<br />
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Have you tried any of Jouer's products?? Anything I should try out? I'm itching to try more from this brand.Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-70497929396357245492013-11-05T18:18:00.000-06:002013-11-05T18:18:47.145-06:00New Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Zach in Metallic Silver'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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I'm in LOVE with my new shoes from <a href="http://www.karmaloop.com/">Karmaloop</a>. I bought <a href="http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Zach-Shoe-in-Metallic-Silver/353449">these</a> Halloween weekend along with <a href="http://www.karmaloop.com/product/The-Fink-Shoe-in-White-Croc/361936">another pair</a> of JC's (they ended up being too big and difficult to walk in--gotta return them :c) and was so hoping that they would fit alright. <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2012/03/black-velvet.html">I own one other pair of Jeffrey Campbells</a> & they're so comfy and fit like a glove so when I slipped these on & wore them a whole day (shopping & everything) without any blisters, I knew I'd made the right decision.<br />
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The Zach shoe is a penny-loafer style shoe with a pointed toe & a thick chunky heel at the back which gives a little bit of height without looking like a kitten heel or a child's first heel. They're made of patent metallic leather & a man-made sole. They were marked down from $120USD to $47.95USD when I scooped them up using an extra 40% off coupon code-- so I managed to pay around $28USD for them. Which is an INCREDIBLE deal for such a nice pair of shoes! I'm already looking forward to pairing them with dresses (a bit of that masculine shoe mixed with a feminine dress) or even just really comfy casual clothes because the intense shine they give off instantly makes an outfit a bit more glam. Unfortunately they're sold out on Karmaloop but I'm sure they'll turn up on ebay or somewhere else. <br />
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I'm posting about these mostly because I want to brag about Jeffrey Campbells amazing quality. And no, I'm not being paid to freak out over this brand, I just really really like them. I <b><i>wish</i></b> JC would send me free stuff, geeze. Sizes are really consistent from what I've both heard and personally experienced. I ordered a size 8.5 in the 'Zach' loafer (which fit <b>perfectly</b> & is also the size of my JC 'Wanted' heels) & a size 9 in the heel I'm planning on returning (which turned out to be too big...womp womp). Another thing I'm really impressed by is I <i>always</i> get blisters on my heels and toes with new shoes & neither of my JC shoes have so much as made my feet ache & I own both a pair of flats and a pair of heels.<br />
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I'm pretty new to the brand (wow two pairs) but I can already tell I'm hooked. I definitely recommend looking on both <a href="plndr.com">PLNDR</a> & <a href="karmaloop.com">Karmaloop</a> for deals on JC shoes & other really great brands.<br />
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Ah! I just love these so much! Do you have a brand of shoes that you just adore?<br />
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-BeccaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-1802597840211958912013-10-29T11:00:00.000-05:002013-10-29T11:00:10.899-05:00Review: Revlon Colorstay Matte Balm Stain in 'Sultry'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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There has been a lot of hype on youtube about all of the new fall drugstore releases. This includes the Revlon Colorstay Matte & Lacquer Balm Stains. I spent the last month scouring every drugstore & supermarket in my area for ANYTHING new...and came up empty handed each and every time. Then last week I was in my local Kroger buying groceries with Ryan and saw the display from afar. It felt like the world was going in slow motion as I approached the display, I clutched a fist-full of balm stains in my sweaty little hands, fell to my knees and cried tears of joy. <br />
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Okay, maybe not. But I was <b>really</b> excited. I also picked up a few L'Oreal La-Laques & I think I'll review them soon.<br />
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But back to the new Revlon Balm Stains...I only bought one matte one because I was unsure of what colors would look good on me and I've heard A LOT of mixed reviews on these. A lot of people really like the matte formula and hate the lacquer one because some of the shades have large chunks of glitter in them. Since I'm not a huge fan of glitter I decided to go for the matte color 'Sulty'. You can tell the difference between the matte balm stains and the lacquer ones because the matte packaging is...well, matte & the lacquer ones are shiny. <br />
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'Sultry' is a reddish brown cranberry sort of color and seemed perfect for the fall and winter months. I was a little worried it would look too dark with my fair complexion but I really love the way it looks on. When I initially applied it, I was amazed at how velvety it felt on my lips & that it didn't pull on my lips or feel really crayon-y like some matte lipsticks can feel. The application & feel of it reminded me a lot of my NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil which has SUCH a wonderful formula. But since it's both matte & contains menthol which is what gives it that lovely minty taste and smell, I assumed it would be pretty drying on the lips. I was surprised when I rubbed my lips together it felt smooth and velvety/buttery for the first hour or so. The color stayed on my lips for around three hours and faded to a stain on my lips for the rest of the day. I definitely felt like my lips were dry after a few hours & re-applied it along with some lip balm. It didn't feather or smudge or move anywhere after I applied it, so you don't need to babysit it really. I hate lip products you have to babysit. No thanks.<br />
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So basically, if you don't mind re-applying lip products-- I think 'Sultry' is a nice addition to any lipstick collection. It looks and feels really amazing for the first few hours & leaves a nice even stain afterwards. I personally feel like it's a unique color but maybe I'm making that up... I never thought to buy a color like this until now & I just think it looks really beautiful on and totally puts me in the holiday spirit!<br />
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Have you tried any of the new drugstore products that have come out for the fall/winter? Any faves?<br />
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-Becca<br />
Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-48207032189005866902013-10-18T07:00:00.000-05:002013-10-18T07:00:02.188-05:00Review: OCC Lip Tar in 'Anime'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics lip tars are something I never saw myself purchasing since they seemed difficult to apply & looked lip-glossy to me. Can't deal with my hair getting all caught on my lips. No no no not for me. That all changed when I saw 'Anime' in a local Sephora & thought to myself "a lipstick named after anime?? gotta buy it--PLUS IT'S PINK". I know, it's really not hard to get me to buy something. I'm a sucker for names and themes. And luckily, it's nothing like a lip gloss!<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">what it looks like right after application</span></center><br />
Basically you squeeze the <i>tiniest</i> bit out onto a lip brush and carefully apply it to your lips. It starts out as a liquid but dries to a more matte feel on your lips while leaving a matte-satin looking finish. Hopefully that sentence made sense. DO NOT try applying it straight out of the tube, this is incredibly pigmented & liquid-y at first--use a brush (and they come with their own little pouch and brush which is perfect for when you're out and about). Be careful not to go outside of your lips or you might have to get out the makeup remover wipes because this stuff will STAIN ANYTHING IT TOUCHES. Apply a little concealer around the outer edges of your mouth for clean-up and you should be good to go. Once the lip color dries, it doesn't move unless you TRY to rub it off or something. My lips were hot magenta pink long after the actual lipstick faded. It lasted nearly all day even through eating, I just had to do a touch-up reapplication. And you use so little each time, it'll take you forever to go through an entire tube. Lip Tars are 100% vegan & cruelty free and OCC has a huge range of colors (including blue and green!) Definitely check them out if you're looking for a long-wearing, super pigmented, and cruelty free or vegan lipstick!<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">this is what it looked like on my lips after a good 20-30 minutes of wear</span></center><br />
OCC lip tars retail for $18 USD & are available to purchase <a href="http://occmakeup.com/collections/lips-1">here</a> & <a href="http://www.sephora.com/lip-tar-P376506?skuId=1468511">here</a>.<br />
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-Becca</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-40050284808993533622013-10-14T07:00:00.000-05:002013-10-14T07:00:05.630-05:00Fall/Winter 2013 Lips: Berry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">left to right: <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2238959&productId=xlsImpprod4040047&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2238959-pinktruffle&categoryId=cat80058#sku2238961">'raspberry pie' revlon lip butter</a> // 'blissful berry' maybelline color sensational lipcolor // <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2238959&productId=xlsImpprod4040047&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2238959-pinktruffle&categoryId=cat80058#sku2238969">'berry smoothie' revlon lip butter</a> // <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2206301&productId=xlsImpprod2830011&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80058#sku2206290">'plum perfect' maybelline color sensational lipcolor</a> // <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2254054&productId=xlsImpprod4950085&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2254054-berryready&categoryId=cat80058">'berry ready' maybelline color whisper</a> // <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/color/lips/velvet-matte-lip-pencil/toundra">'toundra' nars velvet matte lip pencil</a></span></center><br />
I'm super excited about fall and winter (as are most people I think) so I've come up with a few posts that list different products I'm planning on using as soon as the temperature drops! This is my second lip post and it features berry toned lipsticks! I'd never been much of a fan since I used to think they were too bright for my personal taste and style. But now it's all I can think about when planning my outfits for the fall and winter seasons!<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">raspberry pie</span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/raspberrypie01_zps3f1c019a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo raspberrypie01_zps3f1c019a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/raspberrypie01_zps3f1c019a.jpg" /></a><br />
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Raspberry Pie comes across as an almost hot pink but it has that bit of blue in it to bring it back to berry. As with all of the original Revlon Lip Butters it has a bit of micro-shimmer but once it's applied to the lips you really can't see it. It's very hydrating and leaves a really beautiful stain afterwards. Easy to apply and can be sheered down by applying it with your fingertip for a more subtle look. Raspberry Pie is easily one of those colors I feel should be an easy intro to berry lipstick shades.<br />
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This lipstick looks a bit frightening in the tube since it looks sort of like an electric purple but once applied on the lips it's far less terrifying. I feel like this is the shade I would call a "true berry" shade, it looks like you just got through smearing blackberries and raspberries all over your lips. It has a smooth satiny finish and doesn't have any shimmer in it at all. I was able to apply this straight from the bullet without any real issues or feathering. The only thing I don't love about this lipstick range is the smell. I own a few and they all smell the same. Like play dough.<br />
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Ah, another Lip Butter from Revlon. This is the lightest shade in my berry collection & almost comes off as a nude. You could definitely build it up if you wanted, but I like to have subtle versions of different colors. This way you can wear a berry or red or rose or plum lip without having to commit to checking your lipstick all day. This has micro-shimmer that's visible in the bullet but once applied it just makes your lips look a bit shiny or glossy which I can appreciate because I really hate glittery lipstick. This is the first berry lipstick I purchased in an attempt to become more comfortable with wearing the color. I recommend it for anyone who's wanting the look but afraid to take the plunge.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">plum perfect</span></center><center> </center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/plumperfect01_zps855a754e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo plumperfect01_zps855a754e.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/plumperfect01_zps855a754e.jpg" /></a><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/plumperfect02_zps16b1393a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo plumperfect02_zps16b1393a.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/plumperfect02_zps16b1393a.jpg" /></a><br />
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This is a "plum" lipstick but I consider it to be in the berry family since it reminds me more of dark cherries or raspberries than plums. Not enough purple to be plum in my opinion. Regardless, this is a nice semi-sheer way to get a deep raspberry/cherry lip without it feeling so dark. Fairly sure you could apply more and get a more opaque coverage but I haven't really tried as this is pretty dark for my complexion. This is the same formula and comes from the same range as "Berry Blissful" and again, I'm just not a fan of how they smell. Love the lipsticks but the smell reminds me of play dough. <br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">berry ready </span></center><center><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/berryready02_zps3da934a6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo berryready02_zps3da934a6.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/berryready02_zps3da934a6.jpg" /></a><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/berryready01_zps5b8a4e47.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo berryready01_zps5b8a4e47.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/berryready01_zps5b8a4e47.jpg" /></a><br />
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This is my newest lipstick. I bought it because CVS has a "spend $10 get $3 in extra bucks back" deal and I had a bunch of coupons. I own two other colors from this range & they're both amazing. This went on smooth but I wish the shape was a bit different since this is so pigmented it wasn't very forgiving. Next time I think I'll apply it with a lip brush to make things easier on myself. It stains your lips a nice berry as it fades and it feels super smooth on the lips. <br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">toundra</span></center><center> </center><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/toundra01_zpsc62cad8f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo toundra01_zpsc62cad8f.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/toundra01_zpsc62cad8f.jpg" /></a><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/toundra04_zps92bec8a9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo toundra04_zps92bec8a9.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/toundra04_zps92bec8a9.jpg" /></a><br />
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This is by far the darkest lipstick I own & I've only worn it a few times. NARS 'Toundra' is a metallic burgundy--it reminds me of really dark black raspberry jam. And as the name "velvet matte lip pencil" suggests, it really does feel like velvet when you swipe it over your lips. It's fairly forgiving even if you have mildly dry lips but I would definitely suggest exfoliating and hydrating before wearing anything so dark and matte. It's got blue undertones that suit me fairly well & I imagine this would look SO beautiful on anyone with really dark skin. You could also use this underneath a more intense lipstick like 'Plum Perfect' and it would look so intense and beautiful. I bought it because it was on clearance at Sephora & I will buy any NARS lip or cheek product on clearance--I don't care what it is. It was only $10 and while I've really only worn it a few times, I really do enjoy it. I wore it last Halloween when Taylor & I went out for the night as "goths". I'm hoping to get some more use out of it this fall/winter.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this & it wasn't too boring! Nearly all of these are widely available at drugstores & within the range of $5-$10 with the exception of the NARS lip pencil (though I DID pay $10 for it at the time). Stay tuned for my fall/winter blushes posts! <br />
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-Becca</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-59692196069583107862013-10-11T07:00:00.000-05:002013-10-11T07:00:11.573-05:00Review: OCC Nail Polish in 'Chalkboard'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics 'Chalkboard' is my dream winter nail polish. I've been looking for a true forest green non shimmer or glitter nail polish for way longer than you'd think. At night it looks like a really beautiful and glossy black nail polish but in the sunlight or indoors it looks like what it is-- a deep deep forest green. <br />
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It applies super smooth and glossy & has a fairly large brush. I only needed two coats to get it completely opaque. The polish is already fairly shiny but I used my seche vite top coat on top to give it that super glossy finish. After wearing this a total of 3 times in a row--each application only lasted about three days before starting to wear & chip at the tips of my nails. Therefore this is NOT a long-wear nail polish. I still love it because I think it applies great, doesn't stain your nails & looks so beautiful on. <b>But</b> if you'd rather keep your eye out for a longer lasting forest green polish, be my guest. Since this color seems to be fairly popular this season, maybe another brand will release one. Until then, I'm going to keep using 'Chalkboard'.<br />
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Another plus is that this nail polish (along with all of OCC's products) is 100% vegan and cruelty free!<br />
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'Chalkboard' retails for $10 USD at <a href="http://www.sephora.com/nail-lacquer-P377412?skuId=1492305">Sephora</a> & <a href="http://occmakeup.com/collections/nails/products/nail-lacquer">OCC's</a> official website. These are the only two online retailers I know of but you might be able to find it on eBay for less?<br />
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Have any of you tried any of OCC's other nail polishes? I love the references to sci-fi movies! It's all I can do not to buy all of the Blade Runner themed polishes.<br />
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-BeccaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-70791945224071231222013-10-07T07:00:00.000-05:002013-10-07T07:00:02.887-05:00Fall/Winter 2013 Lips: Nude/Natural<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">left to right: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/lipstick-P2865?skuId=220608">'dolce vita' nars sheer lipstick</a> // <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2220274&productId=xlsImpprod2430007&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2220274-exposed&categoryId=cat80058%20cat80062">'exposed' tarte lipsurgence natural matte liptint</a> // <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl?SKU_ID=SKU42567">'pure zen' mac cremesheen lipstick</a> // <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2238959&productId=xlsImpprod4040047&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2238959-pinktruffle&categoryId=cat80058">'pink truffle' revlon lip butter</a></span></center></div><br />
So fall & winter are my favorite seasons for makeup (and most everything else too, who am I kidding?) and I would say the lipsticks I find myself wearing the most are simple nude & natural looking lipsticks and liptints. So I thought I would recommend the ones I find myself reaching for most often. This will be a small series on my blog including other tones of lipsticks, blushes and nail polishes I'm predicting I'll be using most this fall/winter.<br />
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Ok, let's get to it!<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">dolce vita</span></center><br />
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Dolce Vita is my go-to lipstick when I'm unsure of what I want to wear. I always know it will look good with whatever blush or outfit I pick out. It's sheer and just dresses your lips up a little. It would fall into the range of "medium-nude" because often times true nude shades can wash you out. This is a really versatile lipstick that I think would flatter most anyone. While this formula is not particularly long lasting, it feels really great on the lips and hydrates fairly well. It lasts a bit longer if I wear a lip primer underneath it. NARS lipsticks retail for $26 USD.<br />
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Exposed is basically the same color as Dolce Vita but more opaque and goes on matte. I find this shade is so flattering and lasts for a pretty long time on my lips. It can make dry patches look a bit worse for ware since it's a matte shade, but a little exfoliation before applying can easily solve that. I own multiple tarte LipSurgence lip tints but 'exposed' is by far my favorite. It goes on smooth and feels creamy on the lips--it also smells and feels minty while you're wearing it. Last year around the holidays ULTA had a gift set of these for $32 dollars. I bought it and came out with 5 or 6 (including 'exposed') of these bad boys in different shades and formulas (in full size too) so keep your eyes peeled for that this year if you're interested in tarte products. These regularly retail for $24 USD. Yes, I paid for one and a half lip tints and got 4 for free basically. It was amazing.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">pure zen</span></center><br />
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I've written about Pure Zen before <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-2013-favorites.html">here</a> & <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2013/07/top-5-favorite-lip-products.html">here</a> so I won't go on and on but suffice it to say this is the only light or pale nude lipstick I've ever bought that looks flattering. I have a feeling it's because it leans more peach than anything else but it's such a pretty lipstick. If you're thinking about purchasing a light nude lipstick, definitely go to a mac counter and try this one on. MAC lipsticks retail for $15 USD. <br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;">pink truffle</span></center><br />
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This is another "medium-nude" shade that's fairly sheer. This is a nice semi shimmer wearable nude that's really affordable. If you like the look of 'Dolce Vita' or 'Exposed' but don't want to shell out much money, 'Pink Truffle" from the Revlon Lip Butters range is the lipstick for you. It's very much a "my lips but better" shade in that I would imagine it looks flattering on most anyone. My good friend Taylor recommended it to me at some point but it took me nearly a full year to pick it up. It just amps your lips up that little extra bit and doesn't break the bank. Lip Butters are all fairly moisturizing and very comfortable on the lips. You can find this shade and the rest of the range at your local drugstore or supermarket.<br />
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Hopefully you enjoyed this post, nude/natural lips are a little boring to talk about so my next post will be berry tones! Much more exciting.<br />
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-Becca<br />
</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-21739290432698020412013-10-04T07:00:00.000-05:002013-10-04T07:00:04.089-05:00Budget Buys: NARS 'Albatross' VS E.L.F. 'Gotta Glow'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">left to right: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/blush-P2855?skuId=248930">NARS 'Albatross'</a> // <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/blush/studio_blush">E.L.F. 'Gotta Glow'</a></span></center><br />
As most of you should know, I'm NARS obsessed. I's the one higher-end brand that I'll allow myself to splurge on & I truly feel like they have really great products. HOWEVER, I'm also a penny pincher so I love finding cheaper alternatives to expensive things I love or want. Many of you may be asking "why the hell would you buy two products that are so similar?". Well one, because I can. And two because I had the expensive version first & when E.L.F. was having a sale I decided it might be fun to see if they were dupes of things I already owned. And at $3 a piece, why the hell not!?<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">close ups of each on my cheekbones</span></center><br />
<b>Color:</b> Both are a cream colored powder with gold micro-shimmer and golden undertones. They look nearly identical in the pan.<br />
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<b>Consistency:</b> Both are powders that apply smoothly over the skin and require very little blending to look natural. The ELF version actually seems to be a bit more intense on the cheeks but I think that may have to do with the amount of product that comes off with each swipe of your brush. It appears to be much softer and less tightly packed.<br />
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<b>Fallout:</b> NARS Albatross has nearly zero fall out. When you swish your brush across the color it only goes onto the brush. ELF 'Gotta Glow' has a LOT of fall out. When swiping it, use a super light hand or you'll end up wasting a ton of product.<br />
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<b>Similarity on cheeks:</b> They look identical on the cheeks. I applied one to each side of my face and was unable to tell the difference. When swatched on my arm the ELF version appeared more opaque when applied <b>heavily</b>.<br />
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<b>Price:</b> NARS 'Albatross' is a whopping $29 USD in comparison to ELF 'Gotta Glow' at $3 USD. You could buy nearly 10 ELF blushes for the price of ONE NARS blush. Ridiculous.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">top to bottom: E.L.F. 'Gotta Glow' // NARS 'Albatross'</span></center><br />
<b>In conclusion,</b> you might run out of the E.L.F. blush faster due to fall out and softness but you could replace it 9 times before paying <i>nearly</i> what you would pay for a single NARS blush. Ultimately, I would choose 'Gotta Glow' over 'Albatross' if you're looking for a beautiful highlighter with a seriously expensive counterpart. Plus they look identical on the cheeks & nobody will know the difference.<br />
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-Becca</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-26580519273137873702013-09-30T07:30:00.000-05:002013-09-30T07:30:03.790-05:00September 2013 Favorites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2241481&productId=xlsImpprod4130137&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat110150">l'oreal evercreme shampoo</a> & <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2241486&productId=xlsImpprod4130143&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat120010">conditioner</a> // <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2261127&productId=xlsImpprod4920009&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=2261127-carbonblack&categoryId=cat80040">l'oreal telescopic mascara</a> // <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-meow-by-katy-perry-eau-de-parfum-spray-1-oz/-/A-14607196#prodSlot=medium_1_2&term=katy+perry">katy perry 'meow' perfume</a> // <a href="http://www.thebodyshop-usa.com/bath-body-care/body-scrub/regular-scrub/brazil-nut-body-scrub.aspx">brazil nut body scrub</a> // <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/primer/mineral_face_primer">e.l.f. face primer</a> // <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/wet-n-wild-color-icon-collection-eye-shadow-trio/ID=prod6015794-product">wet n wild coloricon trio in 'silent treatment'</a></span></center><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>L'oreal Evercreme Intense Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner</b></div><br />
THIS STUFF! I'd used the Everpure range for about a year & I really liked it but wished it provided more moisture for my curly & color treated hair (the driest combo--oops) so I picked these up at the beginning of the month & have been <i>loving</i> them! They smell rather sweet- sort of a caramel scent so if that's not you cup of tea, definitely smell them before purchasing. I like the shampoo because it makes my hair feel soft but really clean & the conditioner is super thick and creamy and makes my hair so so soft and manageable. The range is made without sulfates and harsh salts so it's good for your hair & prevents product build up. Plus it's affordable! Often time if you time it right you can get BOGO 50% off at CVS or Walgreens. And they put coupons in the newspaper fairly regularly.Definitely try these out if you have the chance!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>L'oreal Telescopic Mascara in Carbon Black</b></span></div><br />
I was couponing at CVS & bought this on a whim because I had a CVS coupon for Loreal & a manufacturers coupon so I got this essentially for free. I normally go for a very different kind of wand-- I like my mascara wands big and bristly and my mascara formulas on the drier side. This is neither of those things, the formula is rather wet and the wand is thing with little teeth that catch each eyelash. It doesn't do much for volume really (which I need) but wowza does it make your eyelashes look long and flared out. It's not clumpy and you really only need a coat or two for the desired effect. I recommend this for girls with lots of lashes that want more length. I probably won't repurchase it since I want more volume, but I've enjoyed using it and I think it's a really nice mascara.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Katy Perry 'meow' Perfume</b></div><br />
Normally I'm not one for celebrity scents but I really liked the smell of this so when I saw it on sale in TJMaxx I snatched it up. I didn't get the full size since I wasn't sure if I would wear it much...BUT I wore it most of September & can see myself wearing it again next spring so it was a good buy. Now, this is a very sugary perfume; it reminds me of cotton candy & a bit of coconut. I really like it but if you're not one for sweet scents, it might put you off especially since it can come across as a scent for younger girls-- but I like it since it's quite different from most of the other perfumes I own. Sometimes you just wanna smell like cotton candy, man.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>The Body Shop Brazil Nut Body Scrub</b></span></div><br />
I'm a huge fan of the brazil nut body butter from The Body Shop but after trying the body scrub from the shea butter range, I realized I'd never tried the brazil nut body scrub. What a travesty, am I right? Well, now I'm obsessed. The shea body scrub made my skin feel great and exfoliated and soft but a little greasy (which I personally can't stand) so I was hoping that the brazil nut version would be a little less greasy & I was right! My skin feels smooth and soft and exfoliated without feeling like I'm all greased up. And it smells great! It's got a subtle warm nut scent with a bit of sweetness that makes it so pleasant to catch a whiff of. I love the way the whole brazil nut line smells though so I guess I'm biased? I'm super excited to use this as the weather gets cold and dry because I always need a little extra moisture & this makes shaving my legs a breeze! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>e.l.f. Mineral Infused Face Primer</b></div><br />
I've bought and tried lots of different face primers in my time & this is by far the most affordable. It's also really similar to all of the ones I've previously used. It smoothed over my skin & made my makeup go on smoother and blend better--only difference is it cost $6 as opposed to $30 or $40. It comes out as a clear gel & has a pump which is MUCH preferred to a pot you have to stick your finger or a spatula into. I've only been using it a few weeks but so far I haven't had any acne flare-ups from it or anything so I'm giving it my seal of approval. If you're looking for a budget friendly primer--definitely check this one out!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><b>wet n wild Coloricon trio in 'Silent Treatment'</b></b></div><br />
I don't really wear much eyeshadow but when I saw this in my local CVS I knew I needed it. I mostly wanted it for the greyish-purple lilac color at the bottom of the trio. I've worn it out a few times and I feel like it's a great way to add some color into my routine without going overboard or overwhelming myself. I normally wear very neutral eyeshadow if any so wearing anything this purple is way out of my comfort zone. I think it looks really really pretty with my grey-blue eyes but I'm sure it would look pretty on anyone. wet n wild eyeshadows are always super buttery and pigmented, the only issue I have with them is they tend to have a bit of fall-out but for 2.99 I can't really complain.<br />
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Sorry I've been pretty much MIA on my blog this summer. My interest in makeup really waned when Ryan moved out. I just got into a slump where I was just wearing the bare minimum and stopped purchasing makeup because I was sort of depressed and didn't really enjoy talking about it or wearing it or anything. I was more focused on trying to make sure I ate and slept enough and made it to work on time. I'm feeling much better as I've started a new medicine and Ryan is living with me again so things should slowly get back to normal. I've already taken a bunch of photos and started writing posts so expect new content soon!<br />
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-BeccaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-66863873692809452482013-08-27T20:04:00.000-05:002013-08-27T20:04:17.912-05:00Ensembles: Forest Green<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"></div>With Fall rearing its head all I can think about is the color forest green. It's been a favorite color since high school when I bought my first Smiths tee-shirt & paired it with my dark green cardigan. So stylish.<br />
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Anyways, I've been attempting to get better at using my wacom tablet (I've had it since 2003, you'd think I'd have tried at some point before now--ha!) and I'm starting to get the hang of it. I can draw just fine on it--it's pretty intuitive. I'm mostly having difficulties painting since I'm used to physical paints and this is quite a bit different. Though it's SO much easier to fix mistakes. What took me so long to get on the digital art bandwagon? Not sure, probably stubbornness.<br />
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So here are three outfits I thought would look amazing and pay homage to my favorite color...<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126013256/the-smiths-t-shirt-screen-print-short?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_promoted&utm_campaign=clothing_low&gclid=CIOIv923nrkCFRRk7AodG2AAZw">smiths shirt</a> // <a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-button-front-drifter-cardigan-sweater/id_237396?cm_mmc=CJ-_-Lands%27+End+Product+Catalog-_-2205077_2687457-_-Polyvore&CJSID=ea297a112b4945bfa2451c6bc46432bd">cardigan</a> // <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/99183?article=99183-A">faux-leather skirt</a> // <a href="http://www.lottafromstockholm.co.uk/clogs/highwood-clogs-green-suede.html">clogs</a></span></center><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/search/28934263.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS">sweater</a> // <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/08362?article=08362-D#article=08362-B">jeans </a>// <a href="http://www.discountwomensdressshoes.com/servlet/the-59270/Black-Punk-Goth-Casual/Detail?gclid=CIKv3Z_vnrkCFcZj7AodwUcAJA%20%3C/div%3E">loafers</a></span></center><br />
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Hope you enjoyed these! I had a blast overlaying clipping & my art. Hoping to make this a more regular feature on my blog!<br />
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-Becca<br />
</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-44999955419352368712013-08-12T08:00:00.000-05:002013-08-12T08:00:04.986-05:00New Art : Boudoir SeriesSo it's been nearly a year since I last did any real painting. I was doing portraits for various people on and off and once my etsy listings expired, I decided not to renew them since I'd been feeling less than enthused about painting. Or doing anything besides watching Netflix and going to work honestly. <br />
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I'm not entirely sure what has sent me spiraling into drawing/painting work mode, but I'm glad it finally happened. <br />
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If you're interested in purchasing a print of any of these, they're available in <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/beccabluebonnet">my etsy</a>! <br />
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I also have <a href="http://ribbonsincurls.blogspot.com/2012/03/insomnia.html">custom portraits</a> available again in my shop, so check that out if you're interested in getting a custom portrait done of yourself or a loved one! I'm planning on listing a couples custom portrait in the next few weeks, so check back!<br />
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-BeccaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-66433948252215115762013-08-09T07:00:00.000-05:002013-08-09T07:00:14.730-05:00California Part 2: The Vineyard/ The RedwoodsSo here's part 2 of my trip to California! We had dinner at Francis Ford Coppola's Winery one night while in CA & the food was really good but the land was beautiful and his giftshop/mini museum was the best part! This is where I bought most of the gifts for my family. <br />
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The grounds were so beautiful & there was even a baby bunny! It was quite the hit since there was a group of women taking photos together while I was checking out the back patio & my ears perked up when I heard one of them gasp and aww "baby bunnnyy!!!". And that's how I spent 10 minutes taking photos of a baby bunny.<br />
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desk & chair from 'The Godfather' // costumes from 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' // Coppola's awards etc // close-up shot of awards // how the t-shirts were packaged (cute!!)<br />
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A few days later Ryan, Ryan's brother and I went to a redwood forest with Ryan's uncle since he lives in northern CA & knows the area fairly well.<br />
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I'm really missing the views in California. It was really beautiful. Part 3 will be up next week.<br />
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-BeccaRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-75468280560065123952013-07-26T07:30:00.000-05:002013-07-26T07:30:03.558-05:00Deborah Lippmann's "Mermaid's Dream" Nail Laquer Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/ribbonsincurls/media/bjbjbj_zps0fb8fd35.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o566/ribbonsincurls/bjbjbj_zps0fb8fd35.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo bjbjbj_zps0fb8fd35.jpg"/></a><br />
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</div>Ok, first off, I have to be honest. I've wanted this nail polish for about two...maybe three years now. It was the first thing I really really wanted when I started heavily getting into beauty products-- but at $19 USD I just couldn't justify it. So I spent FOREVER looking for a dupe. Supposedly there's a dupe they sell at Urban Outfitters but the closest UO to me is all the way in Dallas. So spend $5 on a nail polish and $10 on gas seemed stupid or just say yes when your mom offers to buy it for you since she has a $10 off coupon at Beauty Brands. The answer is the latter.<br />
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I'd sworn off glitter polish because I HATE removing it but when mom said she would buy it for me, I buckled. When we got home I immediately applied it to every toenail and fingernail on my body (there's 24-- juuusss kiddin) and there it has sat for the last 5 days. I haven't had any chips and when applying you have a solid application after only two coats. The only thing I haven't been crazy about is the texture. It took two coats of topcoat for my nails to stop feeling rough. <br />
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Mermaid's Dream is a sea foam-turqouise based shimmer polish with micro gold, silver, and turquoise glitter with bigger bits of dark blue glitter. It gives off the appearance of scales or ocean waves. I bet you could do really neat beach/Animal Crossing themed nail art with this nail polish. Imagine adding a little coral seashell & a nude for the sand! Aw, I know what I'm gonna spend my empty weekend doing!<br />
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Otherwise it's so beautiful and makes me feel like I'm a mermaid or really put together or something else silly to think when you've only just changed your nail color. I love love it, BUT I haven't tried taking it off of my nails yet, so this may be a short-lived love affair. <br />
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Apparently Deborah Lippmann has released a whole line of mermaid themed polishes in different colors! I still chose this one but for those who feel like they look sallow when wearing greenish blue polishes, now you have options!<br />
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Removing glitter nail polish really is one of my least favorite things to do. Ranked alongside going to the doctor, picking up dog poo, & chocolate cake. All things I really don't like.<br />
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Does anyone have some sort of technique when removing it? If you do, I would LOVE to hear it. I have so many beautiful glitter polishes that I only OCCASIONALLY use when I'm feeling really patient or there's some sort of party or fancy event.<br />
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Are there any beauty products that have haunted you for over a year? Share in the comments!<br />
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-Becca</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-15556671819804809982013-07-23T07:00:00.000-05:002013-07-23T07:00:01.769-05:00Top 5 Favorite Lip Products<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I was getting ready to review a lip product that's been a favorite of mine for about a year & I realized it would be so much easier to just do a top five!<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;">left to right: 'peach parfait' revlon lip butter // 'pure zen' mac cremesheen // 'stormy pink' revlon // 'rose' fresh sugar lip treatment // 'dolce vita' nars</span></center><br />
I prefer my lip products to have a light - medium wash of color rather than bold bold bold and thick. I think part of this is because I'm a redhead with a very pink skin-tone & it's very easy for my lipstick to look gaudy or wash out the rest of my features. My eyebrows & eyelashes are basically invisible without makeup so I try to naturally enhance them but even after makeup they don't exactly stand out. I don't even wear black eyeliner because it just washes me out so bad. <br />
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So if you're looking for bold opaque lip colors to try out, I am not going to be ANY help at all. I would suggest these resources:<br />
<center><a href="http://athunderheart.com/">a thunder heart</a> // <a href="http://essiebutton.com/">essiebutton</a> // <a href="http://temptalia.com/">temptalia</a></center><br />
All ladies who love some bold lips & have the features to carry them off without a hitch!<br />
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Anyways, back to my favorites! These are in no particular order. I wear all of them equally as often. <br />
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I have SO MANY lip butters. I actually have a post that I'm currently working on about the stupid amount of lip butters I own. Only half of them even look sort of okay on me. But that's what happens when there's a sale and you have a coupon and you don't do any research before wandering into the CVS at midnight. Sigh. Anyways, 'peach parfait' was the third or fourth lip butter I tried & has been my favorite and most used by far. Normally I really hate lipsticks and glosses with any sort of shimmer or glitter in them but this just looks so pretty and flattering on the lips. It's fairly moisturizing and feels more like a chapstick than a lipstick. There are so many reviews for lip butters out there you probably don't need one more from me. <br />
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I reviewed this lipstick in a favorites post & something else but it's such a great peachy-nude lipstick. Honestly, do yourself a favor & go try it on at a MAC store. Make sure you're wearing a neutral dusrty blush or something semi peachy or it will clash & you won't like it. I made that mistake the first few times I tried to wear it. Also I know this has the limited edition Marilyn Monroe packaging but they sell this lipstick year round normally.<br />
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I had this lipstick almost 6 months before I figured out how to use it. It definitely requires a lip primer or a balm before putting it on because it's a matte formula & can look bad if your lips are dry or patchy. But I LOVE IT. The color is so flattering & isn't too milky so it's easy to wear & this is an excellent dupe for NARS 'Roman Holiday' -- BUT they have completely different finishes. 'Roman Holiday' has a glossy finish & 'Stormy Pink' has a matte finish but you could definitely run a gloss over 'stormy pink' and it would look identical to 'roman holiday' since they're nearly the exact same color.<br />
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This is probably the lipstick I wear the most. Granted this is more of a tinted chapstick than a lipstick, but whatever. I use it too frequently not to mention it. I've already blown through two mini sample versions of this lip treatment & I've just started on the full size that my dad bought me earlier this year. This is a super moisturizing balm with the prettiest rose tint I've ever seen. It basically just makes me look like I'm not wearing anything on my lips, my lips just naturally look that pretty and hydrated which is something I feel like most everyone wants when they're going for a subtle look. I wear this even when I'm not wearing makeup because it's so subtle but so so pretty. HOWEVER at $22.50 a pop, I could see why this isn't something you would run out and buy --but if you've got a birthday coming up & you have a Sephora VIB card, you should be able to get mini versions of this and the clear one for free as a birthday gift from Sephora. DO IT. And if you don't like it, SEND YOUR MINI TO ME.<br />
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This is the ultimate 'my lips but better' lipstick. This is a bump up from the Fresh Sugar Rose lip treatment in that it's an actual sheer lipstick with the ability to build up more color. I definitely would recommend this as a gift for someone just getting into makeup or for someone who likes subtle neutral colors on their face as it is a universally flattering & easy to wear lip color. I love this lipstick so so much & the formula is amazing. It's another sheer lipstick similar to NARS 'Roman Holiday' & both spread so easily onto the lips with a really intense wash of color. I love these lipsticks! I want more but $26 is a lot for a lipstick (which is why I only have two).<br />
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Hopefully you enjoyed this & won't mind another feature similar to this, I really like these mini reviews!<br />
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-Becca</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-33868061890555639522013-07-20T07:00:00.000-05:002013-07-20T07:00:05.396-05:00California Part 1 : The House<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I just returned from a week spent in beautiful Santa Rosa, California. Ryan's family invited me along for a family vacation at a house they rented in the mountains. It was so beautiful and scenic and I imagine anyone who lives there is so bored of the views but in flat and dry Texas, it was a welcome change of scenery.<br />
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I'm breaking my California posts into 3 parts because I took A LOT of photos. And while I love overwhelming <i>myself</i> with too many photos, I don't imagine the average person wants to be bombarded with a gazillion random photos of stuff. Here we go!<br />
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We landed in San Francisco and drove for an hour and a half to Santa Rosa in a rental car. I snapped a few shots but mostly I was tasked with being the navigator. It was SO FOGGY! Poor Ryan was driving a car he's never driven & we were on foggy windy roads for the beginning of the drive until we hit the main highway we rode along.<br />
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This was a shot I took hanging out of the window a bit on our way up the hills to the house we were staying at. It was so beautiful! There were deer & wild turkeys all over most of the time.<br />
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This is the front & side of the driveway of the house we stayed in for the week. It was so beautiful & big. We had 9 people staying there part of the week & Ryan and I got to have our own room & bathroom which was so nice! The kitchen (which I managed to get absolutely no good photos of) had a huge AGA stove in it which was really neat to use but made the house so HOT during the day since it's on 24/7. Seems more advantageous for a colder climate. The house was really really nice.<br />
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This is part of the backyard area. There was a huge multi-level garden leading up to the pool & pool house and off the right of the stairs there was an outside kitchen & a botchi-ball court & more land with a small hiking trail. The second photo is the view from the botchi-ball court. This photo honestly doesn't do the view justice at all but I tried my best. Down below there was this tree with purple flowers covering it that was always swarming with hummingbirds during the day. It was awesome but impossible to photograph. <br />
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The trail led to this little area where the owners had kept chickens & goats when they lived in the house but apparently a mountain lion kept getting in and eating everything :o I avoided this area after the word 'mountain lion' came up. Close up of the wheat (I thought it was so pretty!) that my mom was really baffled by -- "What is this?? Why did you take a photo of it??". I really like taking detail shots of things because it helps me remember things better. Maybe it's weird but I don't care!<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this! I'll have more photos in a few more days after I finish editing and organizing all of my photos. I feel like I took a million photos over the course of that week!<br />
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-Becca<br />
</div>Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-48152268654813417092013-07-19T07:00:00.000-05:002013-07-19T07:00:14.114-05:00Revlon Lip Butter in 'Gumdrop'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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So after a very successful coupon outing ($43 worth of beauty products for $12), I came home with a (another) shade of the Revlon Lip Butters. I have somehow collected 8 of these-- I don't know how this happened. <br />
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I kept buying colors that just looked terrible on me. My more recent purchases have been more fruitful thankfully. This is my newest addition & I love it. I've been going crazy over the idea of a pastel lilac lip color & this is the subtle and super pretty solution to that.<br />
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All of the Lip Butters have a really nice fairly moisturizing formula & while the wear time isn't super long unless you prime your lips. Most of the shades are a tad shimmery or sparkly so if that's not your thang, make sure you look close. I'm fairly sure the newer shades aren't shimmery though.<br />
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I don't have much else to say other than I love this color & I want to smear it all over my lips all day every day. So if you're wanting to try a lilac lip, I highly suggest giving 'Gumdrop' a whirl. & if you're feeling adventurous, add Revlon's lip gloss in "Lilac Pastille' over 'Gumdrop' for a more intense wash of lilac.<br />
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I'm currently taking a collective and huge sigh of relief that last week is officially over. My last bit of traveling for a while is over. I haven't been home in a solid three weeks, and while it was fun being away, I'm officially broke from not working & I am so tired & my apartment is a mess. Granted, I have a few more days before I work so I'm going to spend them working on my blog, cleaning & sleeping. If you don't see any new posts, it's because I decided to just sleep.<br />
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Anyways, expect a few beauty posts & some posts about California (where I was two weeks ago!) along with a few new post ideas I'm going to be trying.<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13276500330230759067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4517747694965902437.post-27298492058181101112013-07-16T08:00:00.000-05:002013-07-16T08:00:04.960-05:00Loved Links<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a new bit I'm trying on ribbonsincurls. I look at SO much stuff on the internet, as do most people (duh), and sometimes I get so pumped about the stuff I'm reading I just wanna share it with everyone. So instead of posting those types of things to my tumblr, I'd rather just share them here.<br />
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Here we go:<br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/07/03/dining/science-builds-a-better-pie.html?_r=0">Science Builds A Better Pie</a> - A New York Times article instructional on how to make the best pie. Science & pie, what's not to love?<br />
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<a href="http://themindyprojectstyle.com/">The Mindy Project Style Blog</a> - This is a blog where they post links to pieces (and less expensive dupes!!) from Mindy Kaling's wardrobe. This includes images from her Instagram, her wardrobe from the show, events, etc. Basically this is the best thing ever.<br />
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<a href="http://www.masnailart.com/2013/02/manicura-rompe-ralph-vanellope.html">Wreck-It Ralph themed nail art!</a> - Ahh so cute. If only I had a steady enough hand & the patience to sit still that long. This girl is amazing.<br />
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<a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/homemade-nutter-butters/">Homemade Nutter Butters</a> - Can you even imagine how amazing these must taste!?<br />
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<a href="http://www.deliacreates.com/search?updated-max=2011-05-13T12:47:00-06:00&max-results=7">Easy Knit Produce Bag Tutorial</a> - I have SO many old t shirts in drawers that I've been meaning to throw out but this seems like such a great idea! And it's good for the environment & cuts down on so much waste. Plus how cute are they!?<br />
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Let me know if you enjoyed this in the comments below!! I'm planning on doing this feature once a month as of right now.<br />
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-Becca<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">photos all belong to their respective owners (can be found in links provided) -- the only photo that belongs to me is the photo of the pie at the top of the page</span></div>
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