You're Beautiful

If you are like me, you now have that James Blount song stuck in your head. You're Welcome!

alright -- so I STILL can't find my little point-n-shoot Canon =/ SO I tried to do a self portrait with our big camera.  It turned out alright -- please excuse the no makeup, I was still getting ready for work. BUT this at least gives you a LITTLE peek of my new hair.  It is very similar to the way it was.  She took off about an inch and added layers and bangs.

If nothing else, I will get J to take a picture of me tonight so you can see how it is really looks. I just didn't want you to think I'm a big fat liar haha!

I want to switch shampoo products -- I was thinking about going to Redken because the salon I go to uses it and I always LOVE the way my hair feels after she washes it! What is your favorite hair product?

Tomorrow I have a half day of work! WOO! I can't believe Chrisina is getting married on Saturday! She is going to be beautiful!

We will be going to get our nails done tomorrow and I am going to try the Shellac polish:

I have heard AMAZING things about this stuff -- a couple of friends have used it. I can't wait! I am going to do a french mani and hopefully I will be blown away by it! I will definitely share my experience!

Another friend of mine had on some AMAZING lip stain this past weekend. I am going to head out at lunch to see if I can find any -- it is Revlon ColorStay in Keep Blushing

I'm really looking forward to trying this color.  It looks so great on my friend -- I hope I am as lucky =) I think it is going to be a great pink for spring/summer. Can't wait!

I'm also looking for a face primer for my foundation. I have tried the smashbox photo finish light -- I have had some luck with it but I am always looking to try something better =) And by better I also mean the most bang for my buck! I also need something that will not get oily later on...so hit me with it ladies! what do you use?!

Help a girl out =) Happy Friday Eve!

A Quickie at Lunch

-I'm pretty busy today =/ BOO....actually it isn't necessarily a bad thing.  We are attempting to revamp things within our office operationally and I am a part of that so yay me!

-I am getting my hair cut after work -- I am SO excited!! It has been since RIGHT before Christmas and it has officially lost the style. Now it is blah and boring.

-I mentioned yesterday that I am returning the beautiful shoes that my husband bought me because they are too small.  WELL they are OUT OF STOCK on the shoe entirely at DSW so it looks like I will have to keep waiting for it to come back. ANYWAY -- have you ever ordered from DSW? I had a free shipping coupon so yay for that. BUT when you order from them, they also mail with your package a pre-paid printed return label!! WOO! So I get my money back and don't have to come out of pocket for shipping! YAY! =)

-My cold sore is already almost gone -- thank you Abreva! This stuff is seriously amazing if you use it like it is Oxygen haha!

-I will share pictures of the hair later -- it isn't going to be a HUGE difference but it will be enough that you'll think 'oh yeah, much better'!

-I'll be catching up on all your beautiful words tonight while watching Grey's reruns -- I can't get enough of that show =)

-Oh AND Christina is getting married in FOUR day!!! yep -- today is her last day at work and we are off to the beach on Friday for girl/nail day with all the bridesmaids before the rehearsal! I am having dinner with her tomorrow night = so excited and I have lots to do in preparation for this weekend.  I am so excited for my beautiful friend!!!

J & A Chronicles: Engagement Party & a Product Review

Happy Friday All!!! It's a beautiful crisp day here in Central Florida -- the perfect day to tell you about our engagement party! =) 

It was hosted by my sister (Maid of Honor) and my parents, with the help of 2 of my 3 bridesmaids. It was a very HUMID day in August 2009 but we had a great time hanging out and socializing with our friends and family whom we hoped would attend the biggest day of our lives.

 

  

  

I have lots more pictures at home and I think we had at least 60 people at our house, but this is just a 'summary'  it was so happy and we had such a great time! Some of the people who made it for the engagement party couldn't make it to the wedding but we were happy they could celebrate with us in some form. =)

Now onto my product review.  I have gotten into a bad habit of staying in bed too long.  I can't help it.  J's all snuggled up with me in our amazingly comfy bed...I just can't bring myself to get up haha.  So I was telling my friend Anng about my dilemma and how it's making me late because I HAVE to shower.  No seriously -- if I don't, it looks like I just finished working out -- ie: GREASEY hair! ick! She told me about dry shampoo.  I had heard of it but never have I been brave enough to try it.  Well last night she convinced me to buy some.  I bought this:

I got it at Sephora but I think you can get it at Ulta.  I used it this morning and this is what my hair looks like:

I have to say I am PLEASANTLY surprised! The thing is...the girl at Sephora said it smelled really good.  Let's be real here people, it smells EXACTLY like Pledge.  That's not a happening smell for my head.  My other dislike of this product is that it was $11 for this little thing!!!  Anng said she uses Big Sexy Dry Shampoo.  I am going to try that and/or Pssst that my co-worked told me about. The best thing about shopping at Sephora/Ulta.  If you use a product and hate it for some reason, they take returns -- yes, this includes stuff you have used/tried. So for those ladies out there that are hesitant to try new products because of return policies, shop at Sephora or Ulta, and you can return the product =)
I intend to return it tonight or tomorrow and trying a new one =) I'll let you know what I find!

Enjoy your Friday!