I am late this week, but you are never too old to slip and slide.
YEAH.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Movement
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New Summer Hair! or How to Terrify Your Baby
Oh hey guys, did I mention it’s summer? If you couldn’t tell by the stifling heat outside, the distinct aroma of intermingling body odors, or if you don’t have a calendar, I am a valuable resource for you. Anyway blahdeblee, it’s summer. To celebrate my second to last favorite season, I decided I needed new summery hair. My awesome friend Brian, a talented stylist, decided to HOOK ME UP. The first iteration of my summer hair left me with a few blondish streaks in my bang swoop. It was what neither of us wanted. Chad said that I either looked like an Asian college student from the early 2000′s or a gay Puerto Rican boy, both accurate assessments. Unfortunately I do not have any photographic proof of this chic look.
We decided to go for round two Monday night. The first step involved applying bleach to my hair to get rid of the black. Brian said a lot of sciency things about hydrogen bonds so I knew I was in good hands. Do you remember the 90′s? My bleached locks sure did. I simultaneously looked the most Mexican I have ever looked and like an extra from Hackers. Truman was TERRIFIED. He took one look at me with yellow hair and his eyes grew wide(r), his little bottom lip started quivering, and he burst out in tears. He wouldn’t even let me hold him. I had to put on a hat, it did not fool him. I then tried nursing him to calm him down. At first he started suckling voraciously, but then he stopped. He glanced up at me cautiously, then tentatively started to nurse again unsure if I was actually his mother or a blond she-demon. He eventually decided on the latter, used all of his baby might to squirm away from me as if my skin was on fire, and howled at the top of his lungs. Who could blame him really?
I am applying purple lipstick in this photo. ~~MI VIDA LOCA~~
Luckily, this was only temporary. Brian applied a café au lait color to my hair with rich honey tones and in the end everyone, including Truman, was happy. It is bit lighter than it looks in the picture and I am still getting adjusted to it, but I like it! I’ve never lightened my hair before but I figured, what the hell. Come fall I will return to a darker, more subdued color, but for now it’s all about being light and summery.
For the record, I still look like a gay Puerto Rican boy.
CORAL! CORAL! CORAL!
The above title was meant to be read like TORA! TORA! TORA! because I am a giant dork. Well, summer is upon us, and for me, that means a few things: boob sweat, sno-cones (I prefer Sno-Beach because I like to ogle the pretty high school girls who work there), and coral colored lips. I am quite makeup savvy (no I’m not) and I like to coordinate my lip color with the seasons. Come fall/winter I will probably write a post called Red, Red, Wine, or something stupid like that highlighting my favorite deep, rich lip colors. But now, it is summer, and I like my lips to pop with a wash of bright color. This year I have really been digging different shades of coral. Tangerines and corals hues are EVERYWHERE this season, and I’ve found that in addition to being a shit ton of fun, they are also very flattering to my skin tone.
I CANNOT stop buying coral lip color. Just when I thought I was out, THEY PULL ME BACK IN. I have about six or seven different coral lip products, varying from glosses to stains. Of course I have favorites, so I have decided to share with you my favorite three shades of coral lip color in increasing intensity. WARNING: Gratuitous pictures of my face are to follow, so if you don’t like gaze upon my visage– TURN BACK NOW.
Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Coral Reef
We will start mild, this is Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Coral Reef. I remember seeing this gloss in a magazine and flipped my shit because I had to have it. It is a go to lip gloss that goes well with everything and layers well over other colors. It is pretty and natural.
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous
Now we are getting a little more wild. This coral is all like POP POP! I guess this color is leaning more towards the orangey side than coral, but it’s still very pretty. I would wear this color to brunch and drink copious amounts of mimosas. I must say, I am crazy in love with this balm stain. It is refreshingly minty and the color really has staying power. I also have it in Lovesick, a blinding hot pink shade. Another product, Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti achieves the same desired coraly effect.
Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate in 12
WHOA WHOA WHOA! Who is this sassy lady with such beautiful bold lips?! This lip color is the equivalent ten thousand shoulder shimmies. When I wear this lipstick I feel like muthafucking SHEILA E. living The Glamorous Life. I love it, it is perfect for a debaucherous evening out with the ~ladiez~. You could be dressed like a total slob but if you smear this all over your lips you will feel like a million bucks. This lipstick also has the added bonus of being designed by Kate Moss. No, it does not make your lips feel numb.
Well, that was the coral roundup. I apologize for the quality of the photos, Chad wasn’t home so I had to take them myself Myspace style. You would think after many vain years of taking photos of myself I would be better at it, but NOOOOOO. Anyways, coral lips are fun, perfect for summer, and will look good on anyone. Get your coral lipstick TODAY-AY-AY-AY ::fades out::
Weekly Photo Challenge: Summer, part 1
Oh man, I love this week’s Photo Challenge, I had to jump on it. I have so many pictures that exemplify summer that this will have to be a two parter.
\ Hiding in leaves on the Greenbelt
Kickball with friends
A pretty drink with a pretty lady
Sunning mah ham hocks.
I love summer! I don’t give a flinging flang that it’s miserably hot. Don’t quote me on that.
