Tuesday, May 21, 2013

May Birch Box Brag!

 In where I show off my lack of photography skills.  Sorry about that.
 

 
 
 
I have actually tried all of these before writing up my review!  Are you as impressed with me as I am? lol. 
 
I'll go in order of the card because that is what I am feeling right now. 
 
This stuff is alright.  It detangles pretty well, but so does $3 kid stuff, so that doesn't seem mind blowing.  Speaking of blowing, I do zero amounts of heat damaging stuff to my hairs.  I wash, mousse, hairspray, airdry.  So this product really isn't meant for people with hair routines like mine, I'm guessing.  As a conditioner, I think it is alright.  My hair feels very soft, but check exhibit A.
 
That is a crazy amount of frizz happening off the top of my head.  Plus I think my brows are turning grey, so that is a very sad day.  I got the olds.
 I digress, but I have used the Biolage leave in conditioner and I like it 1000% times better for around the same price.
Speaking of price though, I usually think 99% of this stuff is way more $$ than I want to pay for makeup and beauty products, so I am unsure why I am even a subscriber....
 
Moving on.
 
Loving that this has a high SPF factor for us pale vampire gals like me!  Plus is is organic, which is nice and fancy.  I really liked this stuff because it was so lightweight and smooth.  Regular sunblock is just a big goopey thick mess, and I almost think I'd rather deal with skincancer than have to have that stuff caked on under makeup.  Problem solved.  It is a bit pricey, but I'd say worth it if you are dolled up and in the sun frequently.
 
I am wearing this today, and I think I would like it if I hadn't overdone it.  I put on the usual amount that I would for any scent and I can REALLY smell it, like crazy a lot.  It is a fresh and airy kind of baby-powderish scent - but trust me - a little goes a loooong way.  Is there a way to remove too much perfume?  Because it is really turning my stomach at this point.
 
LOVE!  This stuff goes on so smooth!  It is just like butter!  Only downside is that it is pretty unblendable.  Good if you want a really sharp defined line, but bad if you mess up and blend to hide your mistake (me.).  It is pretty reasonably priced for the quality too.  I will definitely be buying this once my sample runs out.
 
LOVE!  I think I may have found my new go-to facewash.  I feel like I am in a weird skin age where anti-aging skin stuff is waaay over moisturizing and weird and makes me breakout like a 17 year old, and everything else is too over drying or made for young oilyish skin.  Or it costs $20 and I am sorry but in your dreams would I pay that much for some soap!  Oh plus, my skin is sensitive and turns red whenever you even touch it.  It is awesome being me.  This stuff is only $10, which is a much easier pill to swallow, and it was really easy on my face (not crazy red after washing) and has very gentle exfoliators in there that got the job done without being rough.  I already bought a full size bottle, hopefully the results stick! 
 
So that was my Birch Box this month - tried any of these before?  
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, May 20, 2013

Summer TV !

O.M.G. you guys, how good was that The Office finale??!  I laughed, I cried, I literally screamed Sue Heck style when I saw Michael Scott's face!
I think I did the dance too.  #noshame
 
And I totally lost it when Erin met her birth parents, and Nelly got Ryan's baby!  And Michael Scott had kids!  It is like everyone got what they always wanted.  My cup runneth over.
 
No need to be depressed for too long, summer TV has a pretty good sounding lineup.  Here is what I am looking forward to watching while staying out of Houston's unholy heat and humidity.  
 
The Bachelorette!!!!
 
Mondays aren't so bad when The Bachelor/Bachelorette is on!  I have serious problems because I get OBSESSED when these are on.  I cancel plans, I tweet along on Twitter, I seek out tons of recaps the next day.  It is like the worst of my TV watching persona comes out.  But instead of shaming myself, I am going to embrace it and will be posting recaps of my own.  I love Desiree, and I feel much less bad about trash talking dudes as opposed to desperate ladies.  Sexist much? :\  Either way - one week from today, it is on!!!

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo
My favorite family is coming back July 17th!  Everyone loves to hate them, but I adore them!!!  Once you get past the fact that they are just poor rural people, they are hysterical and such a loving family.  Looking forward to catching up with them after a long hiatus! 

Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition

I am not one for weighloss shows.  I have never gotten into The Biggest Loser and the like, but I am going to give them a go mostly because I hope to get inspipred to drop some pounds this summer.  This premiers on May 28th!

HGTV Star (Formerly Design Star) 
This is one of the coolest reality shows!  These designers from all over the place do weekly challenges to find a winner who gets their own show on HGTV!  This is totally my Mom and I's show.  We get to in depth discussions and critiques on the designers, whether they executed their idea well while honoring the client's wishes...we just love it, lol.  I can already tell I am going to root for crazy hair over there on the far right.  It all gets going on June 9th!


As you can tell by my preferences, I feel reality TV really hits a good stride in the summer, lol.  What are you looking forward to watching during the off-season of summer??