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Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Self Portrait TAG- video
Hey! So I did a thing. It involved talking to a camera. Let me know what you think, and whether you want to see more!
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Empties Review #1
Hello all! So generally at the beginning of the month I talk about my favorites. However, since I really only have a couple new favorites this month, I thought I would make this a different post; empties!
These are some of my favorite blog posts to read about, and watch on YouTube, because then I can really see what people have used completely, or if they only like something briefly. I know that I am incredibly inconsistent with my routines, as I am always looking for the "perfect" combination of products.
*Newsflash* That doesn't really exist, but since I have incredibly problematic and inconsistent skin concerns (sometimes dry, sometimes oily, dark spots, acne, sensitivity, never the same for long), I am always looking! I also notice that sometimes one product will work really well initially, but won't stand the test of time. It will either sit around my apartment for ages, or I will give it away. So, when I finish a product, it generally means it works very well for me!
For each item I list below, I will answer if I liked the product, and whether I would buy it again. I feel like that will cover the bases for you guys in terms of figuring out which products are the best.
There are a lot of items to cover, so let's get to it!
1. The Righteous Butter- Soap&Glory- Love this product! I believe it was featured in a favorites post this winter! I will definitely be repurchasing, as soon as I run out of my travel-sized version!
2. Amazing Face Age Support Cream- Emma Hardie- This product came as a sample size with my cleansing balm. I enjoyed the smell immensely (it remeinded me vaguely of something from my childhood, but I couldn't quite place it!), but it was a bit to heavy as a moisturizer for me. I might purchase this again, but only as a night treatment during the winter months.
3. Clear Corrective Dark Spot Solution- Kiehl's- This is another product that was featured in a favorites post! While I love this priduct, I am a college student. It broke the bank, for sure! That is really my only issue, so for now, I will not be re-purchasing! If you have a recommendation for a product that combats hyperpigmentation, let me know in the comments!
4. Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser- Bioré- This product didn't do anything special for me. It has a cooling sensation that is quite refreshing, but I didn't notice a huge difference in the clarity of my skin. Will not re-purchase.
5. Hand Food- Soap&Glory- While I am in love with the smell, I felt that I constantly had to reapply in order for my hands to stay moisturized, which was a bit inconvenient. Will not re-purchase.
6. Dry Shampoo- Batiste- I have not found a single dry shampoo that rivals this one for me. I get a different scent almost every time, and they all do the job. I have blonde hair, so white residue is not really an issue for me (which is something I know a lot of people hate about Batiste). Will definitely be re-purchasing!
7. Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel- Boscia- I got this product as a points perk from Sephora, and I have to say, I was incredibly underwhelmed! I tried using this to take my makeup off, and I felt like I had to work really hard. Will not purchase full size.
8. Healing Oil Spray- Macadamia- I love love love this product! Not only does it smell amazing, it makes my hair feel like silk! It is a dry oil, so there is never any feeling of grease left on your hair. I will definitely be re-purchasing!
9. Ginzing Energy-boosting Moisturizer- ORIGINS- I received a deluxe sample of this from Sephora, and fell in love. Not only does it smell amazing, but it wakes up my skin and brightens my complexion! I have already bought the full-sized product!
10. Zero Oil Oil-free Moisture Lotion with Saw Palmetto and Mint- Origins- While I liked the consistency of this product (it felt like a mix between a makeup primer and a gel), I was really put off by the smell. I could see that some people would enjoy it (test it for yourself!), but I just really didn't care for it. Will not be re-purchasing.
11. Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief- Clinique- I loved this product. I generally used it as my evening moisturizer, but during the winter moths I wore it in the AM as well. What I loved most is that even though I bought the oil-free version, it did not feel like I had to compromise in terms of high moisture content! I will definitely re-purchase!
12. Hand Cream- L'Occitane- I really liked this hand cream, but the shea butter scent was not for me. I have gotten the lavender scent before and loved it immensely, so I will probably re-purchase but in a different scent.
13. Pore Targeting Treatment- Proactiv- This is my #1 priduct for spot treatment. Hands down. I used to use the whole Proactiv kit, but now I only use this. It's really the best product from the whole kit. I have already re-purchased.
14. Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm- Emma Hardie- Thanks to this lovely product, I have been indoctrinated into the world of balm cleansers. I love it! I am already working on the full-sized product!
15. Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash- St. Ives- Body wash is one of the few items that I'm not generally too fussed about. This one did a good job and I got a lot for my buck! Will probably re-purchase.
16. Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay- First Aid Beauty- This is probably the first product from this brand that was underwhelming for me. I got it as a deluxe sample from Sephora, and while it was a nice consistency, I felt that it was over-drying for my skin. *Side note* I love the Red Clay Mask from First Aid Beauty, just not this cleanser. Will not purchase.
17. Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Clinique- This is probably my favorite pressed powder or powder foundation I have ever tried. I think that this is possibly my 4th time purchasing! I will re-purchase as soon as I finish off my Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Powder Foundation.
18. Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads- Aveeno- The Clear Complexion version of this product made it to a favorites post, but these were not my favorite. They smelled great, but I didn't feel like they evened out my complexion all that much. Plus I felt very wasteful every time I threw away one of the pads. Will not re-purchase.
That concludes this incredibly long post! I hope that you found it useful and entertaining!
These are some of my favorite blog posts to read about, and watch on YouTube, because then I can really see what people have used completely, or if they only like something briefly. I know that I am incredibly inconsistent with my routines, as I am always looking for the "perfect" combination of products.
*Newsflash* That doesn't really exist, but since I have incredibly problematic and inconsistent skin concerns (sometimes dry, sometimes oily, dark spots, acne, sensitivity, never the same for long), I am always looking! I also notice that sometimes one product will work really well initially, but won't stand the test of time. It will either sit around my apartment for ages, or I will give it away. So, when I finish a product, it generally means it works very well for me!
For each item I list below, I will answer if I liked the product, and whether I would buy it again. I feel like that will cover the bases for you guys in terms of figuring out which products are the best.
There are a lot of items to cover, so let's get to it!
1. The Righteous Butter- Soap&Glory- Love this product! I believe it was featured in a favorites post this winter! I will definitely be repurchasing, as soon as I run out of my travel-sized version!
2. Amazing Face Age Support Cream- Emma Hardie- This product came as a sample size with my cleansing balm. I enjoyed the smell immensely (it remeinded me vaguely of something from my childhood, but I couldn't quite place it!), but it was a bit to heavy as a moisturizer for me. I might purchase this again, but only as a night treatment during the winter months.
3. Clear Corrective Dark Spot Solution- Kiehl's- This is another product that was featured in a favorites post! While I love this priduct, I am a college student. It broke the bank, for sure! That is really my only issue, so for now, I will not be re-purchasing! If you have a recommendation for a product that combats hyperpigmentation, let me know in the comments!
4. Deep Pore Charcoal Cleanser- Bioré- This product didn't do anything special for me. It has a cooling sensation that is quite refreshing, but I didn't notice a huge difference in the clarity of my skin. Will not re-purchase.
5. Hand Food- Soap&Glory- While I am in love with the smell, I felt that I constantly had to reapply in order for my hands to stay moisturized, which was a bit inconvenient. Will not re-purchase.
6. Dry Shampoo- Batiste- I have not found a single dry shampoo that rivals this one for me. I get a different scent almost every time, and they all do the job. I have blonde hair, so white residue is not really an issue for me (which is something I know a lot of people hate about Batiste). Will definitely be re-purchasing!
7. Tsubaki Cleansing Oil-Gel- Boscia- I got this product as a points perk from Sephora, and I have to say, I was incredibly underwhelmed! I tried using this to take my makeup off, and I felt like I had to work really hard. Will not purchase full size.
8. Healing Oil Spray- Macadamia- I love love love this product! Not only does it smell amazing, it makes my hair feel like silk! It is a dry oil, so there is never any feeling of grease left on your hair. I will definitely be re-purchasing!
9. Ginzing Energy-boosting Moisturizer- ORIGINS- I received a deluxe sample of this from Sephora, and fell in love. Not only does it smell amazing, but it wakes up my skin and brightens my complexion! I have already bought the full-sized product!
10. Zero Oil Oil-free Moisture Lotion with Saw Palmetto and Mint- Origins- While I liked the consistency of this product (it felt like a mix between a makeup primer and a gel), I was really put off by the smell. I could see that some people would enjoy it (test it for yourself!), but I just really didn't care for it. Will not be re-purchasing.
11. Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief- Clinique- I loved this product. I generally used it as my evening moisturizer, but during the winter moths I wore it in the AM as well. What I loved most is that even though I bought the oil-free version, it did not feel like I had to compromise in terms of high moisture content! I will definitely re-purchase!
12. Hand Cream- L'Occitane- I really liked this hand cream, but the shea butter scent was not for me. I have gotten the lavender scent before and loved it immensely, so I will probably re-purchase but in a different scent.
13. Pore Targeting Treatment- Proactiv- This is my #1 priduct for spot treatment. Hands down. I used to use the whole Proactiv kit, but now I only use this. It's really the best product from the whole kit. I have already re-purchased.
14. Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm- Emma Hardie- Thanks to this lovely product, I have been indoctrinated into the world of balm cleansers. I love it! I am already working on the full-sized product!
15. Oatmeal & Shea Butter Body Wash- St. Ives- Body wash is one of the few items that I'm not generally too fussed about. This one did a good job and I got a lot for my buck! Will probably re-purchase.
16. Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay- First Aid Beauty- This is probably the first product from this brand that was underwhelming for me. I got it as a deluxe sample from Sephora, and while it was a nice consistency, I felt that it was over-drying for my skin. *Side note* I love the Red Clay Mask from First Aid Beauty, just not this cleanser. Will not purchase.
17. Stay Matte Pressed Powder- Clinique- This is probably my favorite pressed powder or powder foundation I have ever tried. I think that this is possibly my 4th time purchasing! I will re-purchase as soon as I finish off my Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Powder Foundation.
18. Positively Radiant Daily Cleansing Pads- Aveeno- The Clear Complexion version of this product made it to a favorites post, but these were not my favorite. They smelled great, but I didn't feel like they evened out my complexion all that much. Plus I felt very wasteful every time I threw away one of the pads. Will not re-purchase.
That concludes this incredibly long post! I hope that you found it useful and entertaining!
If you have any recommendations, be sure to leave them in the comments!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Album Shoutout
This is completely random, but I have been listening to Walk The Moon's "Talking Is Hard" album on repeat. It's glorious. I highly recommend! My favorite song right now is "Up 2 U."
Monday, April 6, 2015
Challenge Day 14- Upsides and Downsides
Hello all!
Today is day 14 of my 21 day challenge of eating low fat raw vegan. I thought that since it has been two weeks, I can really tell you about some of the upsides and downsides (for me) of eating this way.
I will start with the downsides to get them out of the way! Firstly, I find that I have to go to the grocery store a lot. Now, I don't live far away from the store, but since I live around Columbus Circle in Manhattan, no matter what time I go to the store, it is absolutely packed! For someone like me who has anxiety, going to the store has never been fun for me. I try to make it fun by getting dolled up and wearing cute outfits, but ultimately I end the trip feeling very stressed.
Going along the same lines, my next downside is the amount of food that I have to purchase. I'm not talking about expense, because in terms of expenses, I am actually saving money because I never eat out anymore! I'm talking about the pure bulk of produce I buy.
I don't have a car (why would I, it's NYC!), and I only live two blocks from whole foods, but by the time I lug all of my produce back to my apartment, my entire body aches, I'm sweaty, and I still manage to blow through all my food in only a few days!
I recently bought a rolling grocery sack, so hopefully that will help!
Lastly, I am really struggling with keeping my food varied.
I have always been what is called a "serial eater." Basically, this means that I fixate on certain foods or meal combinations, and I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for months! (This also refers to eating everything on one's plate completely before moving onto the next food item. I also do this.) However, when I am eating low fat raw vegan, I have found that I get sick of things very quickly! Thankfully I'm not sick of bananas yet, but I don't even want to look at another grape for the foreseeable future!
This more than anything else has cemented, for me, that I will not be able to live this way. I think that eating this way temporarily is incredibly beneficial, but I don't think I could maintain it.
Now that I've gotten those out of the way, lets move to upsides! Although, there is really only one, and that is how eating this way makes me feel. I mentioned this in my eating disorder post; I no longer feel ill when I eat. While this is only one upside against many downsides, it is huge for me. It is for this reason that I will finish this challenge.
Sorry there are no pictures! I love a good picture post, but I just wasn't sure what would be appropriate! Kudos to whoever made it this far! I love you!
Today is day 14 of my 21 day challenge of eating low fat raw vegan. I thought that since it has been two weeks, I can really tell you about some of the upsides and downsides (for me) of eating this way.
I will start with the downsides to get them out of the way! Firstly, I find that I have to go to the grocery store a lot. Now, I don't live far away from the store, but since I live around Columbus Circle in Manhattan, no matter what time I go to the store, it is absolutely packed! For someone like me who has anxiety, going to the store has never been fun for me. I try to make it fun by getting dolled up and wearing cute outfits, but ultimately I end the trip feeling very stressed.
Going along the same lines, my next downside is the amount of food that I have to purchase. I'm not talking about expense, because in terms of expenses, I am actually saving money because I never eat out anymore! I'm talking about the pure bulk of produce I buy.
I don't have a car (why would I, it's NYC!), and I only live two blocks from whole foods, but by the time I lug all of my produce back to my apartment, my entire body aches, I'm sweaty, and I still manage to blow through all my food in only a few days!
I recently bought a rolling grocery sack, so hopefully that will help!
Lastly, I am really struggling with keeping my food varied.
I have always been what is called a "serial eater." Basically, this means that I fixate on certain foods or meal combinations, and I will eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for months! (This also refers to eating everything on one's plate completely before moving onto the next food item. I also do this.) However, when I am eating low fat raw vegan, I have found that I get sick of things very quickly! Thankfully I'm not sick of bananas yet, but I don't even want to look at another grape for the foreseeable future!
This more than anything else has cemented, for me, that I will not be able to live this way. I think that eating this way temporarily is incredibly beneficial, but I don't think I could maintain it.
Now that I've gotten those out of the way, lets move to upsides! Although, there is really only one, and that is how eating this way makes me feel. I mentioned this in my eating disorder post; I no longer feel ill when I eat. While this is only one upside against many downsides, it is huge for me. It is for this reason that I will finish this challenge.
Sorry there are no pictures! I love a good picture post, but I just wasn't sure what would be appropriate! Kudos to whoever made it this far! I love you!
What challenges are you facing in your life? Leave a comment below!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Sunday, April 5, 2015
GRWM: Easter Sunday
Hello everyone! I chopped off all my hair yesterday! Here's a picture from my Intagram feed (@kathleendahlhoff).
I was feeling adventurous with my new look this morning, so I thought I would post a "Get Ready With Me" blog post!
I went out to dinner with one of my good friends, Henry, last night which meant I stayed up way too late! That meant that I didn't get out of bed until almost noon! But as soon as I did, I jumped (or rolled) out of bed and into the shower. Let me just say, having short hair made this so much faster! I used the AVEDA Blue Malva Shampoo and the Tresemmé Perfectly (Un)Done Conditioner. I also used my usual body wash, St. Ives Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Wash.
When I got out of the shower, I spritzed the ends with the Macadamia Healing Oil, then all over with the Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-in Spray.
While I let my hair air dry, I washed my face with the Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash. I followed up with my Proactiv+ Re-Texturizing Toner and my Keihl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution. To moisturize, I used my Origins GinZing Energizer Boosting Moisturizer (with a pump of my Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation), and the Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye creme.
After finishing with washing my face, I moisturized my body with my Soap&Glory The Righteous Butter. I am almost out of this, so I will need a new body butter soon! Any suggestions? Leave it in the comments!
After moisturizing, I picked out and put on my outfit for the day. This involved my Faberge egg necklace, a daisy dress from Forever 21, and my Rieker shoes.
My hair still wasn't dry at this point, so I moved onto my makeup. I didn't really want a heavy amount of face makeup, so I didn't add any more coverage after mixing my foundation with my moisturizer. So I moved onto my brows, where I used an angled shadow brush with my Laura Mercier Cafe Au Lait eyeshadow, then finished up with Benefit's Gimme Brow in Light/Medium.
For my eyes, I simply used a small concealer brush to apply Too Faced's Shadow Insurance in the color Champagne. I then took a Mac 217 brush and brought Cafe Au Lait through my crease. I then tight-lined with Sephora's Waterproof Contour Eye Pencil 12HR in the color Black Lace.
Now this is where things started getting spring-y! I took my Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Pencil in Light Blue and lined my upper lash line, adding a small cat eye. I took my other Scandaleyes pencil in Nude and lined my water line to brighten everything up!
After this I moved onto the rest of my face! I used the Nars Dual Intensity Blush pallette in Craving to contour and highlight my face. Then for blush I used the lovely Mac Powder Blush in Well Dressed.
To finish everything up, I used Maybelline's Rocket Volume Mascara, and Tanya Burr's lip gloss in the shade Picnic in the Park.
When I was finally done with my makeup, I quickly and messily curled my hair with my Nume curling wand, then sprunched it with my Toni & Guy Sea Salt Texturizing Spray.
I was feeling adventurous with my new look this morning, so I thought I would post a "Get Ready With Me" blog post!
I went out to dinner with one of my good friends, Henry, last night which meant I stayed up way too late! That meant that I didn't get out of bed until almost noon! But as soon as I did, I jumped (or rolled) out of bed and into the shower. Let me just say, having short hair made this so much faster! I used the AVEDA Blue Malva Shampoo and the Tresemmé Perfectly (Un)Done Conditioner. I also used my usual body wash, St. Ives Oatmeal and Shea Butter Body Wash.
When I got out of the shower, I spritzed the ends with the Macadamia Healing Oil, then all over with the Tresemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-in Spray.
While I let my hair air dry, I washed my face with the Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash. I followed up with my Proactiv+ Re-Texturizing Toner and my Keihl's Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution. To moisturize, I used my Origins GinZing Energizer Boosting Moisturizer (with a pump of my Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation), and the Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye creme.
After finishing with washing my face, I moisturized my body with my Soap&Glory The Righteous Butter. I am almost out of this, so I will need a new body butter soon! Any suggestions? Leave it in the comments!
After moisturizing, I picked out and put on my outfit for the day. This involved my Faberge egg necklace, a daisy dress from Forever 21, and my Rieker shoes.
My hair still wasn't dry at this point, so I moved onto my makeup. I didn't really want a heavy amount of face makeup, so I didn't add any more coverage after mixing my foundation with my moisturizer. So I moved onto my brows, where I used an angled shadow brush with my Laura Mercier Cafe Au Lait eyeshadow, then finished up with Benefit's Gimme Brow in Light/Medium.
For my eyes, I simply used a small concealer brush to apply Too Faced's Shadow Insurance in the color Champagne. I then took a Mac 217 brush and brought Cafe Au Lait through my crease. I then tight-lined with Sephora's Waterproof Contour Eye Pencil 12HR in the color Black Lace.
Now this is where things started getting spring-y! I took my Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Pencil in Light Blue and lined my upper lash line, adding a small cat eye. I took my other Scandaleyes pencil in Nude and lined my water line to brighten everything up!
After this I moved onto the rest of my face! I used the Nars Dual Intensity Blush pallette in Craving to contour and highlight my face. Then for blush I used the lovely Mac Powder Blush in Well Dressed.
To finish everything up, I used Maybelline's Rocket Volume Mascara, and Tanya Burr's lip gloss in the shade Picnic in the Park.
When I was finally done with my makeup, I quickly and messily curled my hair with my Nume curling wand, then sprunched it with my Toni & Guy Sea Salt Texturizing Spray.
Viola!
Did you enjoy this kind of post? If you did, let me know in the comments! Happy Easter, and if you don't celebrate Easter, then Happy Sunday!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Friday, April 3, 2015
March Favorites
Hello all!
I hope everyone had a lovely month! Is it starting to feel like Spring where you are? New York is only just starting to warm up! It was snowing less than a week ago, but we finally got above 60 degrees! It's amazing what warm weather can do to lift your spirits!
I honestly don't have a lot of favorites from March. I was mostly using the same products as in February, so this post should be short and sweet!
First up are my new backpack and water bottle. The backpack is from a brand called Tumbuk2, which is located in San Francisco (yay for a piece of home!). The factory is actually right next to where my old chiropractor is located! I have been looking at getting a book bag slash dance bag from Tumbuk2 for ages, and I finally found the perfect one! Not only did it meet my needs perfectly, it was on sale for almost $100 off! Now, it was still a bit pricey, but there is a lifetime warranty on the bag, and it's incredibly well made; I can see myself having this bag literally for the rest of my life. If you follow me on Instagram (@kathleendahlhoff), you will have already seen a picture of it. The water bottle that I got at the same time is a super basic Nalgene, but it's 48oz! It has really helped me stay hydrated!
My next favorite is an accessory! Now, I don't usually have accessories as favorites because apart from my rings, I don't really wear much jewelry, but OH MY GOSH I am in LOVE with this watch from Ann Klein! The band is a gorgeous blush leather, and the hardware is rose gold. It's very hard to see in the picture, but the face of the watch is actually a pink-toned mother of pearl. It is so classy and delicate, and it goes with everything!
Moving on to makeup! As you may or may not know, Nars Cosmetics recently came out with a new foundation, called the All Day Luminous Foundation. It is their first ever full-coverage foundation, and it has a satin/matte finish. Let me just tell you, this foundation is a GAME CHANGER. I love the Nars Sheer-Glow, but with the humid summer months coming up, I wanted to find something that was less dewy. Boy did I find that with this foundation! Unlike the Nars Sheer-Matte foundation (which I believe has been discontinued), the Luminous is incredibly blendable and buildable, without being patchy! I personally have been loving just adding a pump to my moisturizer and making my own tinted moisturizer! I have also been mixing it with my Sheer-Glow, as it is still a bit dry in the city. Long story short, I highly recommend! I have been wearing the shade Mont Blanc.
My other makeup favorite has been a Burberry Soft Satin Lip Cover in the color No. 23 English Rose. Remember when I said that my YSL Rouge Volupté Shine lipstick in the color No. 9 Nude in Private was my perfect nude lipstick? I LIED. This is my perfect nude! Its more of a cool tone, and the finish is less glossy, which I love. I also love that regardless of whether my lips are in good shape or not, this lipstick looks flawless and has incredible staying power.
My final favorite (told you it would be short!) is a nail polish from Victoria's Secret in the color "Steal the Show." I don't often wear shimmer nail colors, but this one has been absolutely lovely, and had very good staying power!
I hope everyone had a lovely month! Is it starting to feel like Spring where you are? New York is only just starting to warm up! It was snowing less than a week ago, but we finally got above 60 degrees! It's amazing what warm weather can do to lift your spirits!
I honestly don't have a lot of favorites from March. I was mostly using the same products as in February, so this post should be short and sweet!
First up are my new backpack and water bottle. The backpack is from a brand called Tumbuk2, which is located in San Francisco (yay for a piece of home!). The factory is actually right next to where my old chiropractor is located! I have been looking at getting a book bag slash dance bag from Tumbuk2 for ages, and I finally found the perfect one! Not only did it meet my needs perfectly, it was on sale for almost $100 off! Now, it was still a bit pricey, but there is a lifetime warranty on the bag, and it's incredibly well made; I can see myself having this bag literally for the rest of my life. If you follow me on Instagram (@kathleendahlhoff), you will have already seen a picture of it. The water bottle that I got at the same time is a super basic Nalgene, but it's 48oz! It has really helped me stay hydrated!
My next favorite is an accessory! Now, I don't usually have accessories as favorites because apart from my rings, I don't really wear much jewelry, but OH MY GOSH I am in LOVE with this watch from Ann Klein! The band is a gorgeous blush leather, and the hardware is rose gold. It's very hard to see in the picture, but the face of the watch is actually a pink-toned mother of pearl. It is so classy and delicate, and it goes with everything!
Moving on to makeup! As you may or may not know, Nars Cosmetics recently came out with a new foundation, called the All Day Luminous Foundation. It is their first ever full-coverage foundation, and it has a satin/matte finish. Let me just tell you, this foundation is a GAME CHANGER. I love the Nars Sheer-Glow, but with the humid summer months coming up, I wanted to find something that was less dewy. Boy did I find that with this foundation! Unlike the Nars Sheer-Matte foundation (which I believe has been discontinued), the Luminous is incredibly blendable and buildable, without being patchy! I personally have been loving just adding a pump to my moisturizer and making my own tinted moisturizer! I have also been mixing it with my Sheer-Glow, as it is still a bit dry in the city. Long story short, I highly recommend! I have been wearing the shade Mont Blanc.
My other makeup favorite has been a Burberry Soft Satin Lip Cover in the color No. 23 English Rose. Remember when I said that my YSL Rouge Volupté Shine lipstick in the color No. 9 Nude in Private was my perfect nude lipstick? I LIED. This is my perfect nude! Its more of a cool tone, and the finish is less glossy, which I love. I also love that regardless of whether my lips are in good shape or not, this lipstick looks flawless and has incredible staying power.
My final favorite (told you it would be short!) is a nail polish from Victoria's Secret in the color "Steal the Show." I don't often wear shimmer nail colors, but this one has been absolutely lovely, and had very good staying power!
I hope you enjoyed this month's favorites! Let me know if you have tried any of these products before, and whether you liked them! Also, comment some of the things you loved during the month of March!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Challenge Day 7- Talking About My Eating Disorder
It has been seven days since I last updated you all on my 21 day challenge! I have several bits of news, both good and bad. I will start with the bad first, just to get it out of the way!
I have had to stop the cardio aspect of my challenge. I have severe shin splints, so adding running to my already high level of daily activity was incredibly painful for me! I have been using the stationary bike instead.
Now that that is out of the way, let me just say WOW. Sometimes when there is something wrong with your body for so long, you start to not notice it as much anymore. For me, it's my chronic hip and back pain from dancing, as well as a constant feeling of nausea. While this new eating hasn't cured my pain (darn!) it has tremendously improved my nausea! What I noticed was that within the first couple of days eating like this, there was a bit of discomfort. Probably just my body getting used to eating this way, especially since it was a fairly drastic change! I had no ease-in process where I was vegetarian or vegan.
My the third day of eating low fat raw vegan, I noticed that I no longer felt ill when I ate! The relief that my body feels is almost overwhelming!
The one downside to my eating this way is that I have to be eating constantly, which is very hard for someone as busy as me. I have been very good about planning meals the night before to bring with me in my new backpack!
On the flip-side, as someone who has struggled with an eating disorder for about a decade, this lifestyle is incredibly fulfilling. I would restrict, then binge, then take laxatives and purge; I was diagnosed with a subtype of anorexia nervosa when I was 12 years old. Needless to say, even while in "recovery," eating large quantities of food and keeping it in me has been a struggle. However, eating low fat raw vegan has allowed me to eat very large portions that would normally be terrifying for me! I'm not saying that I feel 100% fearless when I see a big bowl of bananas and mangos, but the more I eat this way, the less scared I become, and the more confidence I have at the table.
Hopefully I will be able to continue with this newfound mindset when I have completed the challenge.
I have had to stop the cardio aspect of my challenge. I have severe shin splints, so adding running to my already high level of daily activity was incredibly painful for me! I have been using the stationary bike instead.
Now that that is out of the way, let me just say WOW. Sometimes when there is something wrong with your body for so long, you start to not notice it as much anymore. For me, it's my chronic hip and back pain from dancing, as well as a constant feeling of nausea. While this new eating hasn't cured my pain (darn!) it has tremendously improved my nausea! What I noticed was that within the first couple of days eating like this, there was a bit of discomfort. Probably just my body getting used to eating this way, especially since it was a fairly drastic change! I had no ease-in process where I was vegetarian or vegan.
My the third day of eating low fat raw vegan, I noticed that I no longer felt ill when I ate! The relief that my body feels is almost overwhelming!
The one downside to my eating this way is that I have to be eating constantly, which is very hard for someone as busy as me. I have been very good about planning meals the night before to bring with me in my new backpack!
Hopefully I will be able to continue with this newfound mindset when I have completed the challenge.
I hope everyone is doing well! I love you!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Monday, March 23, 2015
Challenge Day 1
Whelp, here I am finishing up the first day of my 21 Day Challenge! If you're reading this first, here's a link to my original post explaining what it is I am doing!
Not going to lie, today was hard. I woke up with a massive headache that does not seem to want to go away. To top that off, I just started my period (TMI? Nah!), so all I want to eat is chocolate and pasta. Alas, I am eating lots and lots of fruits and veggies instead!
To be honest, the most challenging part of today for me was the running! I dance close to 7 hours a day most days of the week, but the challenge of running in the gym for just 30 minutes was insane for me! I think part of it is that I get seriously bored; I feel like a gerbil, running in place for so long! It doesn't help that there are mirrors right in front of the treadmills, so I start making faces at myself rather than focusing on running... It's finally starting to warm up here in New York, so maybe I'll start running outside to alleviate my boredom!
I'll see you all tomorrow with another update on how I'm feeling! Disclaimer: I just had a week off from dance, so I have a feeling that there is going to be a lot of pain and soreness related to that, as well as the running. We shall see!
Not going to lie, today was hard. I woke up with a massive headache that does not seem to want to go away. To top that off, I just started my period (TMI? Nah!), so all I want to eat is chocolate and pasta. Alas, I am eating lots and lots of fruits and veggies instead!
To be honest, the most challenging part of today for me was the running! I dance close to 7 hours a day most days of the week, but the challenge of running in the gym for just 30 minutes was insane for me! I think part of it is that I get seriously bored; I feel like a gerbil, running in place for so long! It doesn't help that there are mirrors right in front of the treadmills, so I start making faces at myself rather than focusing on running... It's finally starting to warm up here in New York, so maybe I'll start running outside to alleviate my boredom!
I'll see you all tomorrow with another update on how I'm feeling! Disclaimer: I just had a week off from dance, so I have a feeling that there is going to be a lot of pain and soreness related to that, as well as the running. We shall see!
-Fly high, little birds!
xxx
Sunday, March 22, 2015
21 Day Challenge
The rules and reasons for this challenge are simple; essentially, it takes 21 days to form a habit. If one completes the challenge, one is more likely to remain doing the activities involved than if one were to fail to complete the challenge.
What am I challenging myself with? My goal is twofold. On one hand, I am going to be eating low fat raw vegan for 21 days. Before I have people spamming my comments section below about the health risks involved, I would like to say that I will not only be under the watchful eye of an orthopedic doctor, I will also be regularly checking in with my nutritionist and my physical therapist!
The reason I have decided to go so extreme in changing my eating lifestyle is partially because going to extremes, when it comes to food, had always been where I have excelled. As the challenge progresses (I will be updating often!), I will talk more about my food issues, hopefully in a way that could possibly support you!
The second part of my goal involves my cardio fitness. My goal is to run for at least 30 minutes everyday! Again this may seem a bit extreme, but I will be under incredible supervision! I am also a high level athlete as it is, but my talents lie much more on the anaerobic side of things! This challenge will hopefully help me with my endurance, as well as many other things!
If you would like to do this challenge with me, let me know! Like I said before, I will be posting small updates here on my blog! If you would like to follow me on Instagram (I'm sure I will be posting some seriously disgruntled gym pictures ;)), my handle is @kathleendahlhoff
What am I challenging myself with? My goal is twofold. On one hand, I am going to be eating low fat raw vegan for 21 days. Before I have people spamming my comments section below about the health risks involved, I would like to say that I will not only be under the watchful eye of an orthopedic doctor, I will also be regularly checking in with my nutritionist and my physical therapist!
The reason I have decided to go so extreme in changing my eating lifestyle is partially because going to extremes, when it comes to food, had always been where I have excelled. As the challenge progresses (I will be updating often!), I will talk more about my food issues, hopefully in a way that could possibly support you!
The second part of my goal involves my cardio fitness. My goal is to run for at least 30 minutes everyday! Again this may seem a bit extreme, but I will be under incredible supervision! I am also a high level athlete as it is, but my talents lie much more on the anaerobic side of things! This challenge will hopefully help me with my endurance, as well as many other things!
If you would like to do this challenge with me, let me know! Like I said before, I will be posting small updates here on my blog! If you would like to follow me on Instagram (I'm sure I will be posting some seriously disgruntled gym pictures ;)), my handle is @kathleendahlhoff
Have you ever done a 21 day challenge? Let me know in the comments! Also, encouragements are always welcome ;)
-Fly high, little birds!
Friday, March 6, 2015
February Favorites
Hello all!
February is weird because it always feels so much shorter than the other months, but in reality, it is only (usually) two days shorter. Funny how that works.
The weather has been absolutely miserable here in NYC. This California girl is seriously struggling! I get up early in the mornings and have to go outside when it is usually the coldest, and I literally have to pause for a moment every time I'm about to go outside, just so that I can mentally prepare myself! Even my friends from Canada are complaining about how bad this winter is, and they really know what they're talking about! Spring can't come soon enough.
As I am writing this it is currently blizzarding right outside my window. Its all fun and games when I don't plan on going outside, and I can just watch the snow swirling around, but then I think about all the errands that need running, and I cringe!
Alright, enough of my whining! Here are some of the things I have been loving this past month!
First up is this massive bottle of hand-sanitizer. With this cold weather comes cold and flu season. Now, I started the year by having a cold, the flu, and strep throat all at once. I am not about to get sick again! This has been incredibly hand-y (bada-bing! Excuse me, I think I'm punny). It smells like the cucumber melon scent from Bath and Body Works. I just bought it at CVS for $2!
My next favorite was a total impulse buy. I have heard so many wonderful things about Emma Hardie, and Feel Unique was having a sale on the "starter kit," which came with a cleansing cloth, a moisturizer, and my favorite, the Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm. Oh. My. Gosh. This product is life changing. My face has never felt more clean! I use it before my evening shower to remove my makeup. My skin loves me!
Another part of my Feel Unique purchase came in the form of this Zoella makeup bag. My well-loved Burberry The Beat makeup bag was completely destroyed, and I seriously needed a new one! The colors on this one are beautiful, and I love the inspirational message that Zoe put on the bag. It is a message that I have recently really tried to embrace! One never knows where an opportunity will present itself!
I didn't realize that all of my purchases from Feel Unique ended up in this month's favorites! This was a limited edition travel Tangle Teezer that I seriously love! I have always loved my regular one, but the travel sized one is perfect for a handbag, because it's smaller and it has a cap on the bristles to keep it from getting dirty. Also, I honestly can't resist a good union jack print. #britishwanabee
My next favorite is born out of my serious need for spring! It is the Honeysuckle Wallflower from Bath and Body Works. We aren't allowed to have candles in our dorm rooms, so this is the closest I can get to feeding my candle addiction! It smells absolutely gorgeous!
I have a plethora of perfume samples from my many years as a Beauty Insider with Sephora. Basically for every online order, you get three free samples. I made it my goal this moth to use as many of my samples up as possible! My favorite was definitely Dior's Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, by a long shot! I might get the full size as my spring/summer fragrance!
I've had this next favorite for a while, but I started using it regularly this month. It is the Amazonian Clay full coverage airbrush foundation from Tarte, and it's great! I wear the color 'fair honey,' if you're curious. I was originally using it as a setting powder, and I didn't really care for it all that much. However, as soon as I started using it by itself I fell in love! It has build-able coverage, and it looks incredibly skin-like when applied.
Back to an old favorite; Mac's Well Dressed satin blush. It is perfect when I am very fair. I think I have used it every day!
My final February favorite is very random. Coming from California, I am very used to having marvelous local produce all year round. However, out on the east coast, there are actually seasons, so local isn't always an option, nor is heirloom. However, I have found this lovely brand called Gotham Greens that produces excellent lettuces in Brooklyn! I am absolutely head-over-heels in love with their Red Oak Leaf Lettuce!
February is weird because it always feels so much shorter than the other months, but in reality, it is only (usually) two days shorter. Funny how that works.
The weather has been absolutely miserable here in NYC. This California girl is seriously struggling! I get up early in the mornings and have to go outside when it is usually the coldest, and I literally have to pause for a moment every time I'm about to go outside, just so that I can mentally prepare myself! Even my friends from Canada are complaining about how bad this winter is, and they really know what they're talking about! Spring can't come soon enough.
As I am writing this it is currently blizzarding right outside my window. Its all fun and games when I don't plan on going outside, and I can just watch the snow swirling around, but then I think about all the errands that need running, and I cringe!
Alright, enough of my whining! Here are some of the things I have been loving this past month!
First up is this massive bottle of hand-sanitizer. With this cold weather comes cold and flu season. Now, I started the year by having a cold, the flu, and strep throat all at once. I am not about to get sick again! This has been incredibly hand-y (bada-bing! Excuse me, I think I'm punny). It smells like the cucumber melon scent from Bath and Body Works. I just bought it at CVS for $2!
My next favorite was a total impulse buy. I have heard so many wonderful things about Emma Hardie, and Feel Unique was having a sale on the "starter kit," which came with a cleansing cloth, a moisturizer, and my favorite, the Amazing Face Moringa Cleansing Balm. Oh. My. Gosh. This product is life changing. My face has never felt more clean! I use it before my evening shower to remove my makeup. My skin loves me!
Another part of my Feel Unique purchase came in the form of this Zoella makeup bag. My well-loved Burberry The Beat makeup bag was completely destroyed, and I seriously needed a new one! The colors on this one are beautiful, and I love the inspirational message that Zoe put on the bag. It is a message that I have recently really tried to embrace! One never knows where an opportunity will present itself!
I didn't realize that all of my purchases from Feel Unique ended up in this month's favorites! This was a limited edition travel Tangle Teezer that I seriously love! I have always loved my regular one, but the travel sized one is perfect for a handbag, because it's smaller and it has a cap on the bristles to keep it from getting dirty. Also, I honestly can't resist a good union jack print. #britishwanabee
My next favorite is born out of my serious need for spring! It is the Honeysuckle Wallflower from Bath and Body Works. We aren't allowed to have candles in our dorm rooms, so this is the closest I can get to feeding my candle addiction! It smells absolutely gorgeous!
I have a plethora of perfume samples from my many years as a Beauty Insider with Sephora. Basically for every online order, you get three free samples. I made it my goal this moth to use as many of my samples up as possible! My favorite was definitely Dior's Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, by a long shot! I might get the full size as my spring/summer fragrance!
I've had this next favorite for a while, but I started using it regularly this month. It is the Amazonian Clay full coverage airbrush foundation from Tarte, and it's great! I wear the color 'fair honey,' if you're curious. I was originally using it as a setting powder, and I didn't really care for it all that much. However, as soon as I started using it by itself I fell in love! It has build-able coverage, and it looks incredibly skin-like when applied.
Back to an old favorite; Mac's Well Dressed satin blush. It is perfect when I am very fair. I think I have used it every day!
My final February favorite is very random. Coming from California, I am very used to having marvelous local produce all year round. However, out on the east coast, there are actually seasons, so local isn't always an option, nor is heirloom. However, I have found this lovely brand called Gotham Greens that produces excellent lettuces in Brooklyn! I am absolutely head-over-heels in love with their Red Oak Leaf Lettuce!
Whelp, here ends my favorites from the past month! Hope you enjoyed it, and please be sure to let me know what you have been loving in the comments!
-Fly high, little birds!
Saturday, February 7, 2015
TMI Tag!
Hello all! I am a bit bored this Saturday morning, so I thought I would answer the TMI Tag questions! Enjoy :)
1: What are you wearing?
I am currently wearing my PJs, which is a college t-shirt and black leggings.
2: Ever been in love?
Not sure. I have certainly had strong feelings for someone, but I don't know if it was love.
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
Kind of.
4: How tall are you?
5 ft. 7 in.
5: How much do you weigh?
Nope.
6: Any tattoos?
Yes! Two of them.
7: Any piercings?
Just my ears.
8: OTP?
James Potter and Lily Evans. #JILY
9: Favorite show?
Depends on when you ask me. I love Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Supernatural, but I also adore The West Wing and Teen Wolf.
10: Favorite bands?
The Beatles, Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, and Arctic Monkeys.
11: Something you miss?
My sister, my best friend, and my cat.
12: Favorite song?
"Grace Kelly" by MIKA
13: How old are you?
21
14: Zodiac sign?
Cancer
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
Ability to listen without trying to fix me. And funny :)
16: Favorite Quote?
"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the road goes on and I must follow if I can.
Pursuing it with weary feet until it meets some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet, and whither then?
I cannot say."
-JRR Tolkien (yes, I did just recite that from memory #nerdgirl)
17: Favorite actor?
Meryl Streep
18: Favorite color?
Red or royal blue, depending on the day.
19: Loud music or soft?
Loud.
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
My bed.
21: How long does it take you to shower?
Anywhere between 5 and 20 minutes.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Between 20 minutes and an hour (depending how many times I hit the snooze button).
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
Yes.
24: Turn on?
Smelling nice.
25: Turn off?
Dirty.
26: The reason I started blogging?
I wanted a place where I could share myself with people without having to worry about seeing their reactions.
27: Fears?
Being misunderstood.
28: Last thing that made you cry?
I was feeling really down about my job search (I am a professional ballet dancer)
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
This morning
30: Meaning behind your Blogger Name?
My mom's nickname for me is "blackbird"
31: Last book you read?
King of the Murgos by David Eddings
32: The book you’re currently reading?
Demon Lord of Karanda by David Eddings
33: Last show you watched?
Supernatural
34: Last person you talked to?
My sister
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
My sister
36: Favorite food?
Salted black licorice and steak (not together!)
37: Place you want to visit?
London, UK
38: Last place you were?
My kitchen, NYC
39: Do you have a crush?
Yes...
40: Last time you kissed someone?
Too long ago...
41: Last time you were insulted?
Does me insulting myself count?
42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
Lemon.
43: What instruments do you play?
Violin and flute
44: Favorite piece of jewelery?
My sixteenth birthday ring.
45: Last sport you played?
Ballet
46: Last song you sang?
"Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay
47: Favorite chat up line?
"Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you I smile."
48: Have you ever used it?
Nope!
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
Last night with my friend Gabby.
50: Who should answer these questions next?
Haley Elizabeth Richardson of HER on YouTube
1: What are you wearing?
I am currently wearing my PJs, which is a college t-shirt and black leggings.
2: Ever been in love?
Not sure. I have certainly had strong feelings for someone, but I don't know if it was love.
3: Ever had a terrible breakup?
Kind of.
4: How tall are you?
5 ft. 7 in.
5: How much do you weigh?
Nope.
6: Any tattoos?
Yes! Two of them.
7: Any piercings?
Just my ears.
8: OTP?
James Potter and Lily Evans. #JILY
9: Favorite show?
Depends on when you ask me. I love Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Supernatural, but I also adore The West Wing and Teen Wolf.
10: Favorite bands?
The Beatles, Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, and Arctic Monkeys.
11: Something you miss?
My sister, my best friend, and my cat.
12: Favorite song?
"Grace Kelly" by MIKA
13: How old are you?
21
14: Zodiac sign?
Cancer
15: Quality you look for in a partner?
Ability to listen without trying to fix me. And funny :)
16: Favorite Quote?
"The road goes ever on and on down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the road goes on and I must follow if I can.
Pursuing it with weary feet until it meets some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet, and whither then?
I cannot say."
-JRR Tolkien (yes, I did just recite that from memory #nerdgirl)
17: Favorite actor?
Meryl Streep
18: Favorite color?
Red or royal blue, depending on the day.
19: Loud music or soft?
Loud.
20: Where do you go when you’re sad?
My bed.
21: How long does it take you to shower?
Anywhere between 5 and 20 minutes.
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
Between 20 minutes and an hour (depending how many times I hit the snooze button).
23: Ever been in a physical fight?
Yes.
24: Turn on?
Smelling nice.
25: Turn off?
Dirty.
26: The reason I started blogging?
I wanted a place where I could share myself with people without having to worry about seeing their reactions.
27: Fears?
Being misunderstood.
28: Last thing that made you cry?
I was feeling really down about my job search (I am a professional ballet dancer)
29: Last time you said you loved someone?
This morning
30: Meaning behind your Blogger Name?
My mom's nickname for me is "blackbird"
31: Last book you read?
King of the Murgos by David Eddings
32: The book you’re currently reading?
Demon Lord of Karanda by David Eddings
33: Last show you watched?
Supernatural
34: Last person you talked to?
My sister
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted?
My sister
36: Favorite food?
Salted black licorice and steak (not together!)
37: Place you want to visit?
London, UK
38: Last place you were?
My kitchen, NYC
39: Do you have a crush?
Yes...
40: Last time you kissed someone?
Too long ago...
41: Last time you were insulted?
Does me insulting myself count?
42: Favorite flavor of sweet?
Lemon.
43: What instruments do you play?
Violin and flute
44: Favorite piece of jewelery?
My sixteenth birthday ring.
45: Last sport you played?
Ballet
46: Last song you sang?
"Sky Full of Stars" by Coldplay
47: Favorite chat up line?
"Are you a camera? Because every time I look at you I smile."
48: Have you ever used it?
Nope!
49: Last time you hung out with anyone?
Last night with my friend Gabby.
50: Who should answer these questions next?
Haley Elizabeth Richardson of HER on YouTube
Hope you enjoyed this! Even if you didn't, I enjoyed answering them hehehe
What are some of your answers to the questions above?
-Fly high, little birds!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
January Favorites
I cannot believe that January is over already! I started this month back home in San Francisco, and I finished it here in Manhattan. January is always a bit of a monotonous month. The holidays are wrapping up, people are going back to school and their jobs. To be perfectly honest, there isn't much to look forward to, and it's cold! I found myself curled up reading a book most of the time!
You will see from my post that a lot of this month's favorites are conducive to being chilled out indoors. I am a California girl who doesn't particularly care for the below freezing temperatures that have been the norm in NYC this month!
My first favorite this month is tea. Earl Grey, to be more precise! There is really nothing better than a warm cuppa and a soft blanket when there is a blizzard outside!
As I said, I have been curling up with a lot of books this month. However, my favorite has got to be Tam Lin by Pamela Dean. This book is actually the reason that my sister decided to go to a small liberal arts school, as it is set at a liberal arts college in the midwest in the 70s. It is a modern retelling of an old Scottish folk song by the same name. The original song begins, "I forbid ye maidens all that wear gold in your hair to travel to Carterhaugh, for Young Tam Lin is there..."
I have not just been sitting around reading books, however! I am working on some pieces of my own writing, for which this Kate Spade notebook (a gift from a friend) has been incredibly helpful! It is always nice to carry around something that I can jot notes down in when inspiration strikes!
Since I didn't start back at dance officially until the 20th, I spent a lot of time at the gym to keep myself in shape. I have to take very good care of my feet because they are quite literally my livelihood! I only recently thought to put my orthotics in my Nike Free 5.0 running shoes, and to be perfectly honest, I don't know why I didn't do this sooner! My knees are less ache-y, and all of my discomfort that I generally have when I exercise has disappeared!
My next favorites are hair related. I mentioned in my last favorites post that I had recently run out of all of my skincare products. Well, the same thing happened with my hair products! I repurchased one of my old holy grail products, the Blue Malva shampoo from AVEDA. I honestly don't know why I stopped purchasing this! It smells amazing, and it gets rid of brassy tones in any hair color! I tend to wash my hair ever day because dancing makes me seriously sweaty, and this shampoo is gentle enough where I can use it daily, but strong enough where I feel like I am getting a really satisfying wash!
My next hair favorite is the Macadamia brand Deep Repair Masque. I bought a couple sample packs because I didn't want to shell out money on the larger size without knowing whether I liked it or not. Well, I don't like it. I love it! I use it twice a week, and I seriously think that my hair has grown since I started using this product! I have also gotten a lot of comments about how shiny and luscious my hair looks! It might be too heavy for the summer, but I am loving it for the winter!
I haven't been doing much in the way of makeup. What's the point, when I'm mostly inside by mylself? However, when I do go out, I have been loving the Holika Holika brand BB cream with SPF 30. I have the "clearing" one, which has tea tree oil and sebum controlling powder. This is probably the best BB cream I have ever used! The coverage is better than some foundations I have used, and it seriously lasts ages! The best part? It was only $7!
I have also been loving the Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural lipstick in the color N9 Copper Pink. This was a birthday present from Sephora, so it is just a mini. It is very close to my natural lip color, so when I just want a little extra definition, this is what I go for. A great drugstore dupe for this color is actually the Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in the color 637 Blushing Nude! (Make Up Forever- $20 Revlon- $7).
My last favorite this month is the Vine app. I honestly don't know why I haven't gotten into Vine sooner, but I am hooked! I think I spent two hours straight watching six second videos of Thomas Sanders and Arielle Vandenberg! I have no shame!..... OK, maybe I have a little shame...
You will see from my post that a lot of this month's favorites are conducive to being chilled out indoors. I am a California girl who doesn't particularly care for the below freezing temperatures that have been the norm in NYC this month!
My first favorite this month is tea. Earl Grey, to be more precise! There is really nothing better than a warm cuppa and a soft blanket when there is a blizzard outside!
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| #ravenclawpride |
I have not just been sitting around reading books, however! I am working on some pieces of my own writing, for which this Kate Spade notebook (a gift from a friend) has been incredibly helpful! It is always nice to carry around something that I can jot notes down in when inspiration strikes!
Since I didn't start back at dance officially until the 20th, I spent a lot of time at the gym to keep myself in shape. I have to take very good care of my feet because they are quite literally my livelihood! I only recently thought to put my orthotics in my Nike Free 5.0 running shoes, and to be perfectly honest, I don't know why I didn't do this sooner! My knees are less ache-y, and all of my discomfort that I generally have when I exercise has disappeared!
My next favorites are hair related. I mentioned in my last favorites post that I had recently run out of all of my skincare products. Well, the same thing happened with my hair products! I repurchased one of my old holy grail products, the Blue Malva shampoo from AVEDA. I honestly don't know why I stopped purchasing this! It smells amazing, and it gets rid of brassy tones in any hair color! I tend to wash my hair ever day because dancing makes me seriously sweaty, and this shampoo is gentle enough where I can use it daily, but strong enough where I feel like I am getting a really satisfying wash!
My next hair favorite is the Macadamia brand Deep Repair Masque. I bought a couple sample packs because I didn't want to shell out money on the larger size without knowing whether I liked it or not. Well, I don't like it. I love it! I use it twice a week, and I seriously think that my hair has grown since I started using this product! I have also gotten a lot of comments about how shiny and luscious my hair looks! It might be too heavy for the summer, but I am loving it for the winter!
I haven't been doing much in the way of makeup. What's the point, when I'm mostly inside by mylself? However, when I do go out, I have been loving the Holika Holika brand BB cream with SPF 30. I have the "clearing" one, which has tea tree oil and sebum controlling powder. This is probably the best BB cream I have ever used! The coverage is better than some foundations I have used, and it seriously lasts ages! The best part? It was only $7!
I have also been loving the Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural lipstick in the color N9 Copper Pink. This was a birthday present from Sephora, so it is just a mini. It is very close to my natural lip color, so when I just want a little extra definition, this is what I go for. A great drugstore dupe for this color is actually the Revlon Super Lustrous lipstick in the color 637 Blushing Nude! (Make Up Forever- $20 Revlon- $7).
My last favorite this month is the Vine app. I honestly don't know why I haven't gotten into Vine sooner, but I am hooked! I think I spent two hours straight watching six second videos of Thomas Sanders and Arielle Vandenberg! I have no shame!..... OK, maybe I have a little shame...
That is it for this month's favorites! If you liked it, let me know in the comments below. What have been your favorites this month?
-Fly high, little birds!
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