Tip of the Day: Temporary Tattoo Removal
This is SUCH a great idea! It's like I'm cute, yet sporty...
So it’s Sunday morning after game day Saturday, and you roll out of bed looking slightly rougher than usual. You are ready to go do work on some dollar burgers and Bloody Marys at the local morning-after establishment…but, wait a second…
Smells like team spirit
You have a tattoo. On your face. Ya, that’s a problem. You don’t need that kind of attention being drawn to you right now. So how do you get it off?
DO NOT SCRUB. Even the biggest pair of Nicole Richie sunglasses won’t be able to cover up a giant rugburn on your cheek. Do not use soap, a wash cloth, a sponge, your nails, or anything else that could royally muck up your money maker. Do not use toner. Do use…
1.) Scotch Tape: This is what the back of most temporary tattoo packages advise. Chances are, you threw it away long before reading any type of “instructions.”
2.) Eye Make-Up Remover: An oily remover works best, but oil-free brands like Neutrogena and Clinque work well too. Simply apply a generous amount to a cotton pad and hold it in place for a minute or two. Then gently use the pad to wipe away residual tattoo gunk (for lack of a better word).
AmazingCosmetics works it out at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week…
Models strike a pose in the loft after Megan Walsh's Blank Silk show
Greetings from New York Fashion Week 2010! And by that I mean, greetings from my living room couch! I am not quite to the point in my career where top fashion houses are vying for my attendance as they launch their latest and greatest collections.
However, our friends over at AmazingCosmetics are in the middle of an action-packed week in the Big Apple! Both designers Megan Walsh and Zang Toi chose AmazingCosmetics to be the sponsor for their shows! Check out some highlights and backstage pics from Toi’s Spring 2011 collection (pictured above), as well as my AmazingExpert runway look tutorial (below)…
Note: Look for my total fail around the 1:29 mark…then watch me do it again at 1:36. And no, I have absolutely no idea what I say after the “close up.” The world may never know.
LBD: Little British Dictionary
Well ladies and gentlemen, today is a monumental day in history. As of August 19, 2010, the LBD, or “Little Black Dress,” is officially included in the Oxford Dictionary of English. You mean it wasn’t before? Thank goodness that injustice has been righted. Other words that made the cut:
-Tweetup (n): As in Twitter meet-up.
-Turducken (n): A turkey, stuffed with a duck, stuffed with a chicken. Tur-duck-en.
-Defriend (v): To remove a friend on Facebook. Otherwise known as the virtual bitch slap.
-Bromance (n): A term used to describe a close but nonsexual friendship between men, usually involving Brody Jenner.
Top 10 Most Stylish Female Politicians
…According to an unofficial poll, conducted by my personal favorite website for important political updates, The Huffington Post. Rock on Nancy Pelosi.
1. Nancy Pelosi (Speaker of the House)
2. Kathleen Sebelius (Health and Human Services Secretary)
3. Hillary Clinton (Secretary of State)
4. Rep. Mary Bono (R-CA)
5. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm
6. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
7. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
8. Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin
9. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
10. Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA)
Let me just put it in my satchel…
Marc by Marc Jacobs Printed Q Derby Mini Crossbody Bag: $158 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Hellooo most convenient fashion trend ever. Goodbye lost clutches and misplaced hobos! The cross body bag is the must have item of the season; great news for you forgetful drinkers who are always leaving your belongings scattered across the city. Not that the homeless man on 8th street isn’t loving using your Louie as a bum pillow…
For those of you with Saks taste on a sack-lunch budget, here’s a few less pricey options that won’t leave you subsiding on a diet of Wonder Bread and butter for a month:
Breaking news: Dieting makes you fat
Yep. I said it: dieting makes you fat. You’re probably thinking, “You’re full of shiest, I always lose weight when I’m dieting!” You know what, me too! I never gain weight when I’m dieting! The operative word being when…
I’ve been dieting since oh, about the age of 6. Once during my childhood, I overheard my mother asking the server at Steak ‘n Shake how many calories were in the delicious Oreo shake I was in the process of inhaling. Obviously, I had no clue as to the actual significance of his numerical response, but the look on my little mamicita’s face said it all. The minute we returned home, I took it upon myself to ride my bicycle up and down the grass hill until I deemed myself unfat…all while still wearing my complimentary hat. I think that gives you a rough idea of just how early my crazy began.
So why you ask, have I turned against dieting at the ripe age of 22? Because diet’s make you fat, I say. Allow me to elaborate…
Here’s how the cycle goes:
Step 1) Weigh oneself. Panic. Cry. Buy lots of stretchy-waisted pants. Feel guilt normally set aside for murderers and child molesters.
Step 2) Make resolution. The more ridiculous the better. No carbs, sugars, solid foods, etc. Run 17 miles per day until skinny again.
Step 3) Diet. See above resolutions. Weigh-in every morning. Only eat between 2 and 5 PM.
This is SO MUCH FUN!
Step 4) Lose weight. You’re skinny again! Life is good! Throw away all mumus and stretchy-waisted pants. Buy lots of crop tops.
When this woman lost weight, she gained the ability to fly!
Step 5) Reward oneself with a cookie. Spiral out of control. Eat entire jar. No turning back now. Order a large pizza, pick up some ice cream, and call it a day.
Step 6) Get fat. You suddenly can’t stop eating. You are always hungry. You miss your stretchy pants.
Apparently, man cannot live on Subway alone
Step 7) Repeat Cycle
To put it in the words of my ever-so-insightful friend-let Samantha, “Dieting makes you fat, because when you break the rules, you eat like it will be your last meal!” Dieting is not a lifestyle, it is a repetitive, monotonous, soul-sucking cycle. One cannot subside on 500 calories a day forever . So eat, exercise, and drink beer! You will be surprised with what you learn. What I learned is: I wasted a whole freaking lot of time eating frozen peas…
Note: My mother was inquiring about the shake because she was eating one too, not because she was worried about her kindergartener getting husky. So don’t get your underoos in a bunch; we are not a Toddlers & Tiaras-type family.
Matt Bazoian: 1991-2010
As some of you may have noticed, I have not been very vigilant with my postings as of late. I feel I owe you an explanation, as much for your benefit as my own catharsis. Early in June, I experienced the loss of someone I cared about very deeply. His name was Matt. He was effortlessly (and often accidentally) hilarious, and brilliant without even a hint of pretension. I must admit, I still struggle immensely with the use of the past tense “was” when discussing Matt. Everything in me screams out in protest of it.
When my mother called to tell me I needed to come home, that Matt had been in an accident, I assumed she meant he had a few bumps and bruises, maybe some broken bones, and that he received these injuries doing something he wasn’t supposed to be doing (probably somewhere he wasn’t supposed to be). I also assumed I was in some way culpable, and thus immediately began to think of what bad advice I may have imparted upon him of late- and how to apologize to his parents for my serious lack of judgment. Only one month prior I may or may not have accidentally tattled to his mom about a not-so-pre-approved impromptu trip to Boulder (he took it in stride…once they turned his phone back on). Upon arrival at the hospital, my baby sister met me at the door. It took only one look into her eyes to realize I had taken for granted the seriousness of his condition. Matt was long boarding with friends when he fell and hit his head, resulting in a traumatic, and irreversible brain stem injury. He was 19.
I do not claim that any of this makes me an expert on grief, nor do I begin to speak for so many others who have lost someone irreplaceable. I just know how I have changed, and what I have learned…
1) I don’t think loss necessarily gets easier or less painful with time. I think it is just a different type of pain. That said, I do not know that I would want it to stop hurting. I choose to view the ache as a manifestation of the reality that he existed, and that he was important to me.
2) Saying “I love you” is neither reckless nor foolish. Tell those you love how much they mean to you, not because they may not be there tomorrow, but because if they aren’t, you left them with the one thing you’ll never regret. Momentary pride is trivial in the scheme of things.
3) Allow yourself to be happy again, while still making time for sadness as it comes. I am lucky in that Matt imparted upon me memories one cannot help but laugh while recalling. I am better for that laughter, and I am comforted in those moments. Plus, I know I’m gunna smack the shit out of him when I get to heaven.
4) Hug your friends. Hug them like uncomfortably, creepily long.
5) Please, wear your helmet, buckle your seatbelt, and remember you are precious to someone.
The elusive Child Molester Bee...
Seriously, SCREW allergies. Screw sneezing, screw itching, screw watery eyes. Screw.Allergies.
Zyrtec and nasal rinses not doing it for you? Well, try honey. Yes, honey. Experts are abuzz about the positive effects consuming local honey can do for allergies! Locally harvested honey contains pollen from your area, and ingesting it can act as an immune booster. Basically, your body builds up a resistance to the allergens. Try eating 1-3 spoonfuls daily starting a month or so before your worst time of year, and your seasonal symptoms should be noticeably reduced! I heard that.
Tip: If you can’t stomach the honey on its own (I can’t, the texture gives me the heebie jeebies), try mixing it in with your coffee or tea in throughout the day. However, that would mean setting your caffeine inhaler aside for the time being…
Movin’ on up…
It’s that time of year again: moving season! Moving season sucks. There is no point in dancing around the truth. It totally, utterly sucks.
Moving is especially bothersome in college, where one tends to move about 6 times in a four-year span, each time about 1.5 city blocks from one’s previous residence. Aside from the obvious annoyances like packing up all your knickknacks (ohhhh, knickknacks) and gratuitous heavy lifting, you will also need to clean the shiest out of your old place. Here’s a list of tips to help ensure that security deposit you paid makes its way back into your eternally-empty pockets…
4 Tips for securing your security deposit:
1. Use vinegar. There is a lot to be said for using what you already have. Mix vinegar with HOT water and use it to clean tile, laminate, even hardwood floors! It won’t leave residue or make the ground sticky like many cleaning products.
2. Mr. Clean Magic Erasers actually are black magic. Use them on grout to fix discoloration, and to remove scuffs and marks on walls, doors, floors, and bathtubs.
3. Remove carpet stains without that Stanley Steamer guy. If 409 isn’t doing the job, try Red Wine Away on those beer and wine stains you accumulated throughout the year.
4. Don’t forget the little things. Remember wipe down your fridge, scrub burners, and clean the oven. Follow whatever “To-do” list your landlord gives your to the letter. Landlords assume two fundamental things about college students: that they are stupid, and they are lazy. Know what is delineated under the moving out section of your lease, and actually DO what it says. If you know your landlords are skeeze-balls, take photo evidence of your clean apartment in case of future issues.
Meet the AmazingExperts! (via The AmazingCosmetics Blog)
Something Amazing this way comes...
Hey there GrubbyGirls! I am thrilled to announce that I have been lucky enough to be chosen as member of the new AmazingCosmetics product review panel! In case you are not yet familiar with the brand, AmazingCosmetics is one of Hollywood’s all-too well-kept secrets (greedy greedy!). Amazing’s products have helped up the gorgeous quotient for the stars of hit movies like Dream Girls, Sex and the City, and even the newest installment in the Twilight franchise, Eclipse (cue screaming Tiger Beat subscribers). Lord knows Kristen Stewert doesn’t look that good without a little help from some AmazingConcealer…
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Click here to visit out the official AmazingCosmetics website for yourself, and stay tuned for more updates about our favorite line of face-fixer-uppers! Oh, and don’t forget to check us out below in our new side gig as an AmazingExpert!
Note: Please excuse my excessive blinking, woo-hooing, and poorly crafted visual aids. I’m new to the video blogging game…
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