Recessionista!

Oy, again, I realize that I have been so neglectful of this blog.  I'm constantly on the road for interviews only to get turned down.  I will do better to present beauty finds for all who read.

On a really happy note, tomorrow I will have been engaged to my fiancé for one year! J-if you're reading this, happy anniversary!

Okay, so instead of doing one mega jumbo posts, I'm going to split it up into several. Eventually, I'm going to organize with links on the side so it will be easy to find what you are looking for. 

I really haven't been able to afford much lately since I'm unemployed with no cash flow coming in, but before my recession hit, I found this little baby at Sally's for 4.99$! Well worth it! 

This is Orly's Beverly Hills Manicure kit.  I don't know if they are

 continuing it since it was on sale, but if you find it, definitely pick it up! The box claims it's even more sheer than the original french manicure (and Orly should know - they claim to have invented the French manicure).  

Better yet, the box includes a rubberized bonder basecoat, Beverly Hills Plum, Sheer White Tip color, and In A Snap topcoat and 60-seconds-or-less dryer.  So far, I'm loving it. The basecoat looks

 good by itself. I love the color of Beverly Hills Plum. It's so sheer and it's very buildable. You can make it as natural or as pink as you want. In-A-Snap is great - it really does what it claims! Your nails dry almost instantly after you apply it.  

Like I said, the best thing is that it is 4.99(USD). That means you get half sizes of the 6.99 colors (White & Plum) and 8.99 nail essentials (Bonder and Topcoat) for much, much less than if you were to buy all these separate.

If you can't find this at sally, you can buy the regular sized versions at CVS in the nail section.

 All are staples of the line, so no worries about discontinuation.  Here are some photos of my crappily done nails.  I tried to do them freehand...not such a good idea, but you get the gist of how the color comes out. :D

 <3 sba.

A beauty related post! Finally!

I know, I've been AWOL again. Been trying to find a job...It's hard though. The economy is such trash that my degree is useless. But that's where I've been. Interviewing and filling out applications and what not.

Now, here's a sleek little find (imo). Many girls out there who like to use brushes will find this useful.  Xteeener mentioned these brushes before in one of her many tutorials, as I'm sure other gurus on youtube have.

But, you can now find Lowe Cornell brushes at Wal-Mart! (Previously you could only find them Hobby Lobby or craft stores).  They are a mere 5$ for a pack that comes with many sizes. (At craft stores, they'll run you double the price!) If your Wal-Mart recently re-modeled to the fancy-smancy Wal-Mart, they should be in the craft section with the paints. 

These brushes are really soft and good for eyes, lips, nails, and other details that regular make-up brushes just don't quite get. I personally haven't tried them yet, but I do plan to soon, and I'll let you know how that goes. Enjoy and happy bargain!

So...

Got my hair cut, and I must say, I am a little surprised.

I was ready to give Syd free reign, and after about six or seven years of having the same hair cut, I told him he could do whatever he wanted. When he saw how long my hair was, he said, "Omg, you're hair is so long. I'm kinda liking it. It's very rocker-chick. That natural curl?" And then he started dishing dirt on celebs...it was great!

And he gave me the same hair cut I've had for over six years...only better.

I'm still adjusting. I usually don't wear my hair curly...I like board straight hair, but for the past two days, I've been poofy and curly (but not frizzy thanks to Syd). It's growing on me, but currently the jury is still out. Before and afters to come soon. Also, possibly a little tutorial on spring looks and product reviews: UNDER EYE CREAMS THAT WORK! WOOT!

One of my (acrylic) nails just popped off. :( Speaking of which, my fiance and I are having hard times finding jobs. He says he's going to take up construction. I told him if he does that, I get to go to beauty school. He agreed. But I'm seriously thinking about saving up money for nail tech school. Only 2 months and about 2,000 bucks. Not bad...

Exciting News, Good News, Bad News

Good News: So, tomorrow I have a hair appointment which is good because I need one desperately. My hair is a train wreck right now. Split ends galore!

Exciting News: And I'm supposed to get my hair done by this hair master to Hollywood super-stars like Cindy Crawford, Tina Turner, etc. (CINDY CRAWFORD! i used to want to be her when I was like, 10!!!) AND it's only going to cost me a 30 minute trip + 50 for the cut!!!

Bad News: It's supposed to rain and thunderstorm very badly tomorrow afternoon, so I probably won't be able to travel and will have to reschedule.

If you want to ooh and ahh over gorgeous couture hair and make-up, go to these guys following links; they are am-a-zing!

http://www.billyandsyd.com/ <----their salon's site Syd, the Hollywood Hair Master
billybbeauty <----simply ah-maz-ing!!! He does Pink, Beyonce, Lauryn Hill, Meg Ryan, Michelle Pfiefer, TRYA BANKS, SARAH JESSICA PARKER....the list just goes on and on... (and he and my mom where friends in high school...who'd have thought that out in the sticks, there lurk such great talents?)

Anyway, I leave you with a picture of my poor, horribly mistreated hair. I <3 my chi too much.
Here is the hair after the chi. Much of an improvement.