tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15936923492194284482024-03-13T13:31:25.494-07:00Little Thoughts and Lovely Things.Confessions and Obsessions. <br>
My Thoughts on Beauty, Society, and Everyday Life.Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-8829276010945483152009-06-06T15:03:00.000-07:002009-06-06T15:09:41.649-07:00Everything is Better in Pink.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uFMFFvzq_F4/SirpFqUR5oI/AAAAAAAAAA4/G4yPaLxEHPw/s1600-h/100_2972.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_uFMFFvzq_F4/SirpFqUR5oI/AAAAAAAAAA4/G4yPaLxEHPw/s320/100_2972.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344340191296480898" /></a><br />I dunno about you guys, but I think that everything is better when it comes in pink! The only thing I'm missing is a pink phone. I used to have one but then it drowned so I had to put my sim card in a random one a friend had. My camera is actually red, but it has a pink case (on the left). I'm definitely working on building my pink collection.<div><br /></div><div>: )</div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-48689762627237487822009-06-03T23:01:00.000-07:002009-06-03T23:19:49.442-07:00Guest Blogger!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/5jk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 126px;" src="http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/5jk.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Hey guys, if you get a chance, check out my guest article on <a href="http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/its-all-about-the-glitter/">makeupandbeautyblog.com</a>. It's all about glitter, which I love (when it doesn't get everywhere!). Get ideas on looks to try out and how to wear it right.<div><br /></div><div>Thank you Karen for featuring me.</div><div><br /></div><div>If the voice doesn't sounds a little different than usual, note that it's been edited down quite a bit to fit her desired length (I tend to write a lot). </div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you like it.</div><div><br /></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-37585012357466865162009-06-03T07:25:00.000-07:002009-06-03T07:28:03.795-07:00My Go-To gloss<div>Wet n Wild Glassy Gloss Lip Gel in Reflection.<a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2090.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2090.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>Clear lipgloss is perfect for any look. It will add a subtle shine on it's own, or amp up any lipstick by making it creamier and glossier. Gloss also helps hide those tiny wrinkles around the lips. Lipstick can accentuate those lines, but if you love lipstick, just put this right on top. </div><div><br /></div><div>I love Wet n Wild's because it is just a few dollars, and lasts a surprisingly long time. I never run out of products because I have so many, but I have repurchased this a few times.</div><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-88996652617552847832009-06-02T11:50:00.000-07:002009-06-02T11:50:17.881-07:00But It reminds me of him...<div>You know how right after a break up it feels like you can't go anywhere or do anything because everything reminds you of them?</div><div> </div><br /><div>You can't go to where you had your first date, even if it's your favorite place, because if you go you'll think of him and and cry. You can't go eat at that one restaurant anymore because you ate there with him once. It sucks being in your own bed because he may have slept there with you. You can't go to the fruit section of the super market because his favorite food was grapes. You flip through channels on the TV and it flickers through his favorite show, so you throw the remote at the TV but then are stuck watching the show so then you burst into hysterics. It gets so riduculous that you get annoyed if that one girl talks to you because her ex was friends with your ex's best friend's girlfriend's sister. And you'll never go a McDonalds ever again because you passed by it once when you were driving with him and he said "I like their Big Macs."</div><br /><div>But songs can be the worst. You will never be able to listen to his favorite band again without thinking of him. Or you'll think the radio DJ is out to get you because every song on the radio seems to be saying something exactly about you and him. And then they play your favorite song but you can't even listen to that because you listened to it with him that one time.</div><br /><div>But god forbid you hear their name. And if it's a common name or the name of something else, well, you're screwed. I had a boyfriend named Tyson, so for a while I had something against Tyson chicken and their stupid commercials. I had a boyfriend named Miles, so if a week after our breakup you were to tell me you were "Going to go run 2 miles" or you were driving "70 miles per hour" I probably would have turned around and walked away. The other day I was reading an article where a girl was talking about her boyfriend named Miles. Now, I'm way over that guy that I dated, but every time I would read that name it would recall those horrible feelings I had after we broke up. So I stopped reading. In my defense she said his name A LOT. And then all because of her I had a dream about him. Thanks.</div><br /><div>What places or things did you have to avoid after a breakup?</div><br /><div> </div><div>What would you never name your kid because it's your ex's and then you would probably have a grudge against your own kid for its whole life?</div><br /><div> </div><div><br /></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-28434239463031017822009-05-25T18:09:00.000-07:002009-05-25T18:35:32.765-07:00Can I Have Both Please?It would be really nice to find a guy that is able to carry on an interesting, intellectual (two sided!) conversation AND is attractive. Sometimes it seems that they are either one or the other. You may realize at the end of a relationship that you were completely wrong for each other, but you got together because of lust. Lust can have such a strong pull. After all, it's built into our bodies from the caveman days to find potential mates based on healthy physical attributes.<div><br /></div><div>Or, you have a really good friend who you know would be the best boyfriend ever... but you could never bring yourself to that point because you're not sexually attracted to them. If you really like them enough the attraction can grow. But sometimes, you just can't even go there. Even if you wish it could work out, you can't force yourself to be with someone who you have zero attraction to. On a scale from 1 to 10, if the attraction is a 6 or 7, it may grow if they are the most amazing person. If it's at a 2, it's pretty hard. I've tried once, it ends horribly. Now that is awkwardness. </div><div><br /></div><div>I want someone who has both. Sometimes I wish I could combine people. A lot of times I'd like to be back together with the last guy I was with, who I loved deeply. He was everything I wanted. I was attracted to him, but not in a way where it's so overpowering that you're self conscious. We had deep conversations but we were able to sit in silence without any awkwardness, just enjoying each other's company. I wanted to be with him physically, but I also wanted to hear what he had to say about life. If he wanted to be with me, I would have done the long distance thing when I moved to another state. Unfortunately, it ended before that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Being in love can make life so much more fulfilling and interesting. And sometimes it just helps to pass the time pleasantly. Being in a relationship with the right person allows you to be totally comfortable and completely yourself. You could be locked in a room with them for 72 hours straight and never get bored. I miss it. I miss him. </div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-45496189353412150842009-05-24T15:05:00.000-07:002009-05-24T15:13:16.010-07:00Makeup: How much is too much?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_26322.jpg?t=1243202958"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 172px;" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_26322.jpg?t=1243202958" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div>I know what you're thinking...you can never have enough makeup! But really, when it gets to the point that you use a product once every two months, not because you don't like it, but because you have so many products that you almost forget you have it, then it's a bit much. </div><br /><br /><div>The thing is, why spend so much money and effort buying new makeup all the time if you don't actually use it? Except, when you see something pretty and shiny and new it's like "Who cares if I don't need it...and even if i might not use it that much...look at it! It'll make me feel happy!...for 2 seconds." I know I do that. And then I get something, and try it out, and if I don't like it gets cast aside and I'm disappointed and the excitement goes away. I realized I wasted money on something useless. Even if I do like it, I might not wear it that much because I'm having a lazy week or I'm not going anywhere or I'm using something else.</div><br /><div>If you think about it...one doesn't actually need any makeup at all. But if it's art and expression and fun for you, then you want it. But having 20 lipsticks (myself included..and in bright colors I got just to try out but don't really wear) means that you might wear each color once a month. Or more likely, you'll just stick with a color you like and the rest of them will be forgotten. And then they'll get old and you'll never have used it. </div><br /><div>The reason for this post is because is when I moved I thought I couldn't bring all my makeup. When it's a choice between dishes and sheets or makeup, hopefully one would choose makeup. When I was sorting through and picking out the stuff that I would use the most and would be the best use of space, I felt sad to leave it behind because of the time and money that took to create that collection.</div><br /><div>But then I felt relieved. Because it wouldn't take up a ridiculous amount of space and I would actually get good use out of the products. I had the idea that if you just have a few things that you really like then you can alternate them back and forth and actually get good use out of them. When you run out of one or want to try a new color you'll be able to appreciate it because you'll actually be using it. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the opposite side,when you're deciding which out of the million to choose to wear nothing is really special. Or maybe you'll have those couple that you alternate between and the others were just impulse buys that just sit there. It's retail therapy if buying something one day and buying something else the next just for the sake of buying and having a little thrill, while a day later it's buried in the drawer never to be used after that first try-out application.</div><br /><div>For me it kind of seems like the less there is in the collection, the more appreciative I am of what I have, because I'm actually able to use the things more. You can say that you have a giant collection and still use your makeup, but if you have 1000 eyeshadows it's not possible to use every one all the time. No matter if you have enough things to fill up an entire room, there will always be something you don't have, and if you're buying for a pyschological reason like you feel sad or you think material objects will fill a gap, then it will never be enough. </div><br /><div>The reason I write this is because I find that sometimes when I buy things or look at my collection I feel guilty. I think, money could have gone for necessities (though I've never bought things in place of necessities). I think, I bought yet another color I don't need and will use twice. I worried that if people saw all the makeup I had while moving in, they would think I had too much or I'm spoiled or shallow, even though I've bought things before and it was never enough because s0-and-so bought more, or so-and-so got the whole collection. The point is, if after the residual excitement of a buy wears off, if you feel guilty or like it's never enough<br /><div></div>then it's time to lay off.<br /></div><br /><div>So my advice would be to buy things <strong>you</strong> actually like and want to try, not because someone else wore it or it's a trend. If you genuinely like it though, then go for it of course. But if so-and-so-prettiest-girl-ever used this new lipgloss and liked it and you don't have the money for it, you don't need to feel bad that you don't have it! Because when you get it you'll be excited for a second, untill the next new thing comes out and then you feel like you have to get that too. It's about spending within your means on things you want. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">And will actually use.</span></div><div><br /></div><div>To be worthy of buying it should either do something different or be different in some way than what you already have. Unless you want 25 of the same black eyeshadow or pink lipgloss to clutter your space, then go ahead.</div><br /><div>When I first wrote this, I still had that pull of wanting to the drugstore and getting that new lipstick because it looks pretty and it could brighten my day just a bit.It came with the territory of following about 500 beauty blogs, I suppose. So just try to do what makes you feel the best. Experiment with walking by that annoying sales lady one day, and letting her talk you into buying a random product another day. You'll know what to do next time based on how you feel. </div><div><br /></div><div>I ended up being able to bring all my makeup here. No one said I had to much or has even noticed. But since being here, I haven't used all that much. Now that I have an actual life with friends and things to do and places to go, I'm not spending 5 hours a day on beauty blogs doing research. When I see an article about something new I pretty much skip it now because getting it would just mean an extra trip somewhere to buy something I don't need. I have morning classes and usually all I'm up for is some foundation and mascara. I might do a full face or makeup a couple days a week, but definitely not every day. I'd rather spend that half hour hanging out with my friends than applying a mask of a million products. I'll just do it when I feel like it and it would be fun. Before I was obsessed with it and the study of it because I didn't have anything else to do.</div><div><br /></div><div>It doesn't mean I won't walk into a Nordstroms and feel like I'm in a candy store, but the change in my life really has me reevaluating my interests. I still love makeup and beauty and am studying fashion marketing, but it's so much more important to focus on friends and fun and school work and life. That's just me though. It would be really cool to work in the beauty industry because I would be getting paid for something I enjoy. But it's not something I'm going to waste too much money on or time thinking about what I could collect just for the sake of having, when that reflects boredom and a need for retail therapy rather than being able buy something when you'll actually use it. And I'm not quite sure if spending 20 bucks on a lipstick just to swatch it once online really counts. </div><div><br /></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-30035301443293527182009-05-21T23:17:00.000-07:002009-05-22T12:39:02.030-07:00What To Do..?I'm pretty exhausted so this probably won't be the best quality, but I have that nervous sick feeling where you need to get your thoughts outside of you.<div><br /></div><div>I'm having conflicting feelings about this guy. There are plenty of red flags that literally say "Stay the hell away and create strong boundaries even for a friendship." He's not dangerous or anything, he's the sweetest guy, but he's just...complicated, to say the least. But I love spending time with him. I don't think he's particularly gorgeous, but we have so much fun. We talk and laugh and do things and see things. </div><div><br /></div><div> I have the logical part of my head that tells me to stay away from the "more than friend" thoughts, because he's still a new-ish friend, and it would be a bad idea to ruin something that could end up being a long lasting friendship. I really don't want to make the same mistakes I made in the past where I ended up dating people and crossing that line that shouldn't have been crossed.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And then there's those damn feelings. If he talks or hangs out with another girl, I get that feeling in the pit of my stomach that wants to reject what he's saying and ask, "What about me?" I want to be the one that he's paying attention to. When I am that one, I'm happy. If I get that all day, I'm happy. At the end of the day if his friend wants to take him aside to have a conversation, I have that instant jealousy instinct and then I get sad. </div><div><br /></div><div>I need to not get attached. I need to be independent. Maybe I don't even like him in that way and it's just that I'm looking for someone to hold onto in a new place. Or maybe I just don't know where to create the boundaries, and talking about sex and not having it for a while makes it something that's more prominent in my mind. But I am not even sexually attracted, more emotionally. Or, they say for girls words are porn; it's sort of like that.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm confused. I just want to spend time with him, but when I look at him I couldn't really imagine being physical with him. But I hate that right now he's out hanging out with another girl. Even though it's his friend. It makes me want to cry.</div><div><br /></div><div>Whenever I decide I will not think of him in that way and not get so attached so soon, the thoughts creep back into my head. I know if something happened it probably wouldn't be for the best. I know that in the past when I had warning thoughts, or even small reasons that should have kept me away, I always went for it anyway, and always feel that if I would have listened to myself I could have avoided bad situations. So that's what I should do. I should actually learn from my past, and just enjoy the time we spend together. And try not to care who he talks to or what he does, and maybe to spend so much alone time together. </div><div><br /></div><div>All of this stuff can be way too complicated. Maybe when it's actually right, it won't be that way. It's natural to want a relationship, I suppose, though. And have feelings like that. So I just need to relax and see how it goes. </div><div><br /></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-88900607289264357672009-05-18T16:00:00.000-07:002009-05-18T16:00:06.845-07:00How Soon is Too Soon?<div>I've been reading <u>Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man</u> by Steve Harvey. While he makes many good points in his book, something he says should be a rule in relationships got me thinking. It is called the <strong>90</strong> <strong>Day Rule</strong>. This completely throws out the "Should I have sex on the first date?" question by saying that once you start dating someone you shouldn't have sex for 90 days, which is about <strong>3 months.</strong> </div><br /><div>I totally get this. In a perfect world, it's good advice that everyone could follow. It would mean that people would sort through a lot more of the bad relationships before giving up that part of yourself, which can cause intense feelings and more drama. Is it realistic for everyone though? No. For someone who's waiting till marriage, no big deal. It would actually be way too short. Some might think it's a good idea to wait 6 months, or untill you're absolutely sure they'll be around for very long time.</div><br /><div>For many sexually active women today, they would say no way in hell. They might wait 5 dates or one or a couple months or whatever. But if they were forced to wait 3 months some would definitely be trying to get a little somethin on the side, depending on the person. So instead you're supposed to actually date. Go places. Have fun outside of the bedroom. Meet the family. </div><div><br /></div>But I would say the rule doesn't apply to everyone because some people aren't looking for a relationship either. If a girl is looking for a one night stand or someone to just mess around with (realizing there is the risk of losing some self esteem or facing complications aka "I love the guy who's using me for sex" or vice versa, or an STD), then she wouldn't need to wait that long figuring out all the details of his life.<div><br /><div>For me I learned that I have to get to know them enough to trust them, and date them long enough to know that they'll be around for a while. I mean it's an intimate, special thing. If you don't know them that well, it's invasive. That's your insides for god sakes. There's your health at risk. But I know in the past there were times I definitely didn't wait 3 months. Or one. And when I look back on that I think jumped into some things really quick, but with some I still ended up having long rleationships after. But sometimes that can turn into an unhealthy relationship if it started because of pure lust, rather than waiting to take that step and getting to know them. And possibly realizing you just don't like them that much. </div><div> </div><br /><div>Another situation where the rule doesn't fit into is if you've been friends with someone forever. If you've known them for say, 6 months or a year as friends, but only decided recently that you wanted to take it to that next level, then even the first date could be the right time to step it up physically. It's not like you don't know them. You might know already that you can trust them and they're a great person. In my experience it is a good idea to take some time to see if you're compatible romantically before you jump right into bed with someone who was "just a friend" in the past. Cause if it ends up not feeling right...can you say "awkward?"</div><br /><div>It really depends on what you're looking for and how you want to be treated. I think you have to stop for a second and think about the aftereffects though, because something that feels good in the moment might not turn out to be the best for you. You have to ask yourself:</div><br /><br /><div>♦Will this be worth it if it doesn't work out?</div><br /><br /><div>♦Will I look back on this and regret it?</div><br /><br /><div>♦How long are they going to be around and how long do I want them around?</div><br /><br /><div>♦Do I know them well enough, or does it not matter?</div><br /><br /><div>♦Am I willing to share this part of myself with this person? </div><br /><br /><div>♦And will I deal with the repercussions if there are any?</div><br /><br /><div></div>What do you think?<br /><br /><div>: ) </div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-13099964278126595812009-05-17T21:57:00.001-07:002009-05-17T22:29:20.089-07:00Wow...Okay, so I am here in a different state, starting at a new college. There's things I love here, and things I don't. <div><br /></div><div>I've been here just over a week and I've already made great friends. People here are really nice. That said, being here in a big city, you have to be careful. No matter what you wear, guys will yell things at you. Homeless guys will say "Hey gorgeous, spare change?" and guys will come up to you and go "Damn, how you doin?" </div><div><br /></div><div>I actually had this really scary situation happen to me where I was inside a restaurant and this crazy guy came up super close to me saying nonsense about 2 inches away from me. That freaked me out. The owner had to literally push him out of the restaurant, screaming "Fuck you, get the fuck out." So...that was the downside of my time here. And strangely, other people say they haven't had any problems other than homeless people asking for change. And that situation was horrible. Someone invading your space who will not leave even if you physically push them. Being a girl/woman automatically has you fear for your safety more than guys do and situations like that scare the shit out of you.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, besides that, it's been fun. In this city everything is close either by walking distance or public transportation. It's also really green here, so even though you have the city, the streets are lined with trees and 10 min outside the city there's forest. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another thing that I have to get used to is relying on myself for food. Either going to the grocery store or picking it up or making it, and I am so not a chef. But I am hypoglycemic so I NEED to eat every few hours, and need to eat protein, otherwise I will be really weak and feel sick. But when I get stressed, it's hard for me to eat, so sometimes I can't eat, and then I feel more sick, and it's a vicious circle. I'm used to family being there for me to help cook or pick up something or go out to lunch with. Actually tonight I made food with friends, so that's a good strategy.</div><div><br /></div><div>And, there's two close guy friends I've made, and a girl friend.My school is an art/design school...so lets just say it's filled with artists/nerds/computer geniuses, and then people like me who are studying fashion. It's a pretty funny mix. Right off the bat you can tell if someone's major is Graphic Design or Animation versus Fashion Design or Marketing. So these guys are into computers, film, art, etc...are tall and skinny, and when you see them you definitely wouldn't think "OMG THEY'RE SO HOT!"</div><div><br /></div><div>But they are SO nice. And funny. And really there for me so far. And I have trouble between being able to differentiate if someone should be a friend or not. Because I like to be close to people. But, it would be a horrible idea to date someone in your dorm (in case you break up), and I wouldn't want to ruin any friendships. Plus I kind of like both of them...haha. But one has a girlfriend. Plus, I miss the other guy. Whenever I hear songs, I think of him. I still hate him for ruining something amazing. So no matter what, I have to remember that I have to restrain myself from anything untill I am completely over that.</div><div><br /></div><div>I probably won't be writing about too much makeup anymore, because I don't really have the time to upload a bunch of pictures anymore. So I might go back and delete those and make this a personal blog/journal, or create a new one. I'm not sure...what do you think?</div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-8146378330796182812009-05-05T23:48:00.000-07:002009-05-06T00:09:33.740-07:00The Phone Call...It sucks when, two days before you're moving to a different state, your ex calls you up because he wants to see you. Even though you haven't talked in over in month, and if you weren't leaving, it wouldn't have made a difference and he wouldn't want to see you. The games people play. It would be a nice gesture, but he knows how emotional I am; our break-up conversation was like 3 hours long of me crying hysterically, so...it's really not fair. I'm not going to see him because I can't afford to get all emotially messed up before I travel and have to change my whole life. But talking to him did that enough for me because the wound is still fresh, I loved him more than anyone, he understood me more than anyone, I thought we had a future together. I still have that part of me that hates him for ruining a good thing and thinks that we could have made it through, and untill that part of me is gone, any "reunion" will just be a big crying mess for me. It's only been a month and that's too soon for me be friends and pretend like nothing ever happened.<br /><br />I've been fine this whole time about leaving, but then I went to sleep after talking to him and had this weird dream about telling all of my friends good bye and for some reason it made me feel strangely. I can't explain it better, other than this dream just made me feel doubtful because I'm saying goodbye to people I love. Which is true, but that doesn't change the fact that we've grown so much apart that they wouldn't have noticed me being gone if I didn't tell them. They have their lives and I have mine and for so long they haven't been intertwined. But, there's that part of me that wished I could have maintained a good relationship with them, that I stuck it out at a school I hated so that I could still be apart of the group and be graduating with them and see them everyday so I wasn't just cast aside (I graduated early from a different school).<br /><br />But it hasn't happened that way. I had the courage to do the right thing for me, and again that's what I'm doing. To say goodbye to what doesn't work and be open to new opportunities and experiences that will be good for me. I'm just scared to tell my old friends tomorrow, maybe they'll be mad and feel like I'm abandoning them a second time? But real abondonment is forgetting about someone just because they make a change in their life that means they won't get to see you everyday. You don't forget your true friends. And they basically did that. Maybe they think I did that to them. Maybe no one will care that I'm leaving.<br /><br /> I have to tell them so last minute because the entire thing was so last minute. I've been good and ready untill an hour ago when I had this weird feeling, but I guess that's to be expected after I talked to the person I loved who isn't in my life anymore. It doesn't change the fact that my entire material life is on a truck up north ready to be delivered to my new place, so I have no choice anyway. And that's for the best. I think it's going to be the right thing for me, and even if it turns out it's not yet the right fit, it will help me continue to find the right fit and I will have experienced and learned something new. That's basically what life is; using what didn't work to figure out what will work by taking with you what you learned along the way.Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-72675364922542928142009-05-04T19:01:00.000-07:002009-05-04T19:02:07.174-07:00Makeup: Victoria's Secret LipglossVictoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss. $7 each, 2 for $12, 6 for $25, at least for now. Looks good on, and a great price for something similar to something another company might sell for more money. I also like their eyeshadows and lipsticks. I wouldn't get too many because they look pretty similar on because of the sheerness. Some of them have a little sparkle if you like Mac Dazzleglasses but don't want to spend $18 on a lipgloss. I like products packaged in tubes because you can make sure you get all the product out and it's more hygieneic.<br /><br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2089.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2089.jpg" border="0" /></a> In Honey Do and Cherry Bomb.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2157.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 259px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 189px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2157.jpg" border="0" /></a> ♥<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-68258690477564345302009-05-04T14:09:00.000-07:002009-05-04T15:31:05.849-07:00Eating DisordersMost important in life is to be healthy and happy. When you have an eating disorder, you are neither. It truly takes over your life. You will not be able to stop thinking about food, your self confidence will go down the drain, and you might lose weight but most likely will just become weak and ill.<br /><br />A person might develop an eating disorder because of stress, societal expectations, influence by thethe media, kids teasing them, etc, really any number or combination of things. Television practically endorses them by glorifying super skinny people, though thankfully they are also slowly letting shapely, curvy bodies into the spotlight as well. On the internet there are websites that literally do endorse them. Anorexics go to get encouragement for their fast and a congratulations when they didn't eat for 5 days, but recieve a "bad you, do better next time" when they eat a sandwich for lunch. Seriously, watch what your 13 year old does on the internet, and if you visit this kind of thing, do not get sucked in! Just because some people abuse their bodies and want to be 95 pounds and think that being skinny is the be-all end-all in life, doesn't mean that you have to do the same. You are so much more than your body, because after all, no matter what you do it will grow old and you will leave it behind.<br /><br />Constant weighing/dieting/focusing on your weight fluctuations enables the disorder. You can claim to be healthy by working out and eating well, but if you weigh yourself daily and feel bad when you gain .5 pounds, you still have symptoms of a disorder. If everyone thinks you're thin and in shape but still think you need to lose weight, that's a symptom of a disorder. Because you're making everything about one thing that you want to obsess about and control; weight, instead of how you feel in yoru body.<br /><br />Anorexics/Bulimics freak out about every pound. They have strangely specific goal weights like 104 or 123 and feel happy when they lost 2 pounds of waterweight but might start crying if they gained 3. They will document that their weight on Monday was 108. 2, their weight on Tuesday was 107.5, but their weight on Wednesday was 111.5. It's really like that, every pound matters to them, even though you will naturally be heavier at night than in the morning and fluctuate throughout the day/week/month. A normal normal person might actually go up and down within a ten pound range within a given month. A sick person will fluctuate when they starve and then binge, or expect to lose 10 pounds in a week by not eating a thing. If you lose 10 pounds in a week then that is most likely due to water weight, or starvation, and in which case you will instantly gain it back becuase it was lost so fast. <div></div><br />When people compliment someone who has a disorder on their weight, that enables the disorder as well. They will think "But so and so said I looked good, but I gained 2 pounds, so I need to lose 5." They might ask the sick person why they are thin, and the answer is diet and exercise, but also an eating disorder. Stopping eating/restricting and then bingeing/throwing up/exercising for 10 hours a day is not glamorous, it is not healthy, it is not fun, it is not a quick way to get in shape and look good. It is a quick way to screw yourself up, become obsessed, and land yourself crying in therapy for 5 years. I'm not exagerating, I'm not making fun of it, I'm serious. I know.<br /><br />I referred to the person with an eating disorder as sick because they are. If the physical aspects like weight loss, weight gain, weak hair, weak teeth, weak bones, a weak immune system, etc haven't taken their toll yet, it doesn't matter becuase being sick in the head is still being sick. Depression, anxiety, and even just chronic negative thinking and low self esteem are serious issues that if ignored will persist for possibly an entire life.<br /><br />You can not be cured until you stop the focus on weight. You can't become fully healthy physically and mentally if you weigh yourself 3 times a day and have the mind set that you are only okay if you eat a certain amount of calories a day and work out for 14 hours a week and fit into a certain pair of jeans.<br /><br />True happiness and confidence comes from loving yourself no matter what, but loving yourself enough to be healthy and take care of yourself. It is healthy to eat balanced, nutritious food and give yourself a treat sometimes. It is not healthy to restrict calories and make yourself weak, beat yourself up if you don't work out for 3 hours daily, and then throw up when you feel fat or sad etc.<br /><br />When you recover from an eating disorder like anorexia or bulimia, you will probably gain weight (because you're actually taking in calories that your body needs). Maybe 10 pounds. But you will be happy for once because you can focus on other things. You will be healthy because you stop being weak or dizzy from not eating and then depressed and sick when you binge. 10 pounds is huge to someone with an eating disorder, but to someone healthy who isn't overweight, it's maybe a size up and just means you're a little curvier. I'd rather have ten extra pounds and curves than only be able to think about food all the time and have a heart attack when there are cookies around. Plus, you should want your body to be strong. Muscle is heavy...so you can want 6 pack abs but if feel bad when the number on the scale goes up a little because of muscle you gained that's just not logical.<br /><br />You have to know that it's not about how many hours you exercise or how many calories you take in or even how much you weigh, or even how you look. Most important is how you feel about life and yourself. You will actually survivie if you don't exercise for a week or a month and eat some cookies. Cookies are good! Restricting them will make you want them more and turn them into a big poisonous entity that haunts you while you sleep, when it's just an inanimate object. If you get a little lazy, well, everyone does. Many anorexics can't even exercise because they're too weak. Eating disorders aren't about being too fat, they're about body image, negative feelings, depression, low self esteem, feeling helpless, wanting to have control over something, etc.<br /><br />I just hope for everyone that they can be both healthy, confident, and happy. Life isn't about the way your body looks unless you make it that way. It's about having fun, learning, doing things that make you smile, feeling good, and taking care of yourself. For those with eating disorders I hope that one day you can be completely healed of it and be able to get to a point where you don't care about that number on the scale, where you can eat a piece of cake and be okay about it, and not make yourself physically and mentally sick.<br /><br />If you have a problem, seek help immediately. It will be so hard to beat it on your own. You can't trust yourself because you probably have an unhealthy thought pattern by now. Plus, you got yourself into this mess in the first place, for whatever reason. You might not want to sit with a therapist and whine about your problems, but if you need help then you need help. It is brave to admit it. It is okay to go to therapy for 2 months or 2 years and then stop when you have the tools to help yourself , but you need a professional to at least show you how to change your negative thought process to a healthy one. You're only alone if you make it that way.<br /><br />♥Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-32763042651669468082009-05-03T22:44:00.000-07:002009-05-03T22:54:03.708-07:00My Kitty<div>Meet my kitty. Her name is Kitty. I've had her for 7 years now. She stayed pretty small, but is very fluffy. She scratches on the furniture, chews on plastic bags and then throws them up, and wakes me up by scratching on my matress, but I love her anyway. She likes to sit on my lap while I'm typing, lay on my tummy while I read a book in bed, and sit beside me while I watch TV or do my work. </div><div><br /> </div><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 227px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Kitty/100_2438.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 186px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Kitty/100_2652.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>Unfortunately, she has to stay with my mom because I'm moving into a dorm. A pet can be like a friend that's always there for you...except they don't talk. Which is better sometimes. Ha. I'm going to miss her. </p><p>: (</p><p>Just a quick random post, I'm getting all my stuff together to move. To a new city. Where I don't know my way around. Alone. It'll definitely be something to get used to but hopefully I'll learn a lot, further my education, make friends, and be happy there.</p><p>♥</p><p> </p>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-30484054803087404652009-05-03T18:10:00.000-07:002009-05-03T18:23:33.236-07:00Makeup Look: Green eye/Sheer coral lip<a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/s.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/s.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25112.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here I:</div><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♦</span> Applied a medium green shadow (Urban Decay's Green Goddess) to the whole lid<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♦</span>Smoked it out slightly by adding some black (Urban Decay Zero) in the crease</div><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♦</span>Brightened it up a bit by adding a bright green shadow to the middle of the lid, the area above the iris (Urban Decay Graffiti)<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♦</span>Used a frosty browbone highlight color (Mac's Frost pigment)</div><br /><div>I paired it with a sheer coral lipstick (Urban Decay's Indecent). This lipstick is moisturizing, but for how sheer it is, I wouldn't recommend paying the $22 for it. It basically just gives a little shine and a tiny bit of color which you can get from any cheap brand, but I wanted to try out .</div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24902.jpg" border="0" />: )<br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-38989544635273628342009-05-02T20:31:00.000-07:002009-05-02T20:31:52.687-07:00Makeup: NYX Round LipsticksBecause of the price (like $2, but depends where you get them) I got a ton of NYX Round Lipsticks. I would recommend getting these if you want to try out different colors without spending a ton of money. You could try out 11 of these for one NARs or Urban Decay lipstick.<br /><br />I do have to say that the matte lipsticks can be a little drying on the lips, not very long lasting, and definitely accentuate the lines (on me at least...some people love them), except for the red one (Chaos). They do carry gorgeous reds. The frosty and shimmery colors are more moisturizing and last for a while, but don't expect them to last all day (none really do anyway). You can always get these just to see how a color looks on you and then purchase a similar color from a higher end brand. I'd do that more for mattes because sheer lipsticks of any brand seem to wear pretty similar, but it's harder to find a moisturizing matte lipstick.<br /><br />In order:<br /><br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2007.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2007.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong> frosted flakes, ceto, cinnamon sugar, cream, summerlove, vitamin. </strong><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2011.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2011.jpg" border="0" /></a> And these:<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2009.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong> watermelon, narcissus, strawberry milk, harmonica, chaos</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2013.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/100_2013.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>: )</div></div></div></div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-22247468014379429182009-05-02T19:24:00.000-07:002009-05-02T20:04:16.670-07:00Nails: Acrylics vs Press Ons<strong> <span style="color:#33cc00;">Acrylics:</span></strong><br />♦Last a long time<br />♦Have to go back for a fill after a week or two or the growth looks weird<br />♦Done by a professional<br />♦ Have to go to the salon to get them done (30 min-1 hour)<br />♦Have to pay the salon price ($20-50)<br />♦If you have sensitive nails it can hurt when they file them down<br />♦Different colors/designs<br />♦Hard to take off by yourself<br />♦Usually painful to take off regardless of if you go to the salon to do it<br />♦To have the removal process be pain free you would probably have to soak them in acetone for an hour<br />♦Damages your nail, either slightly or severely (makes them weak, leaves weird indentatoins)<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Press Ons</strong></span> (with glue, not strip):<br />♦Can get these at any drugstore<br />♦Can do them yourself<br />♦Looks like salon nails<br />♦Much cheaper (around $8 usually)<br />♦Lasts a long time<br />♦No nail damage<br />♦Can take off quickly and pain-free by soaking in acetone for a minute or less and poking underneath with a nail tool (they pop right off)<br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/4%2023%2009/4%2025%2009/Skincare/Nails/100_1627.jpg" border="0" /><br />These are press-ons. I definitely prefer them to acrylics. Cheap, easy to apply and take off, and <div>they have the same look as acrylics without damaging your nail, having to go into the salon, and spending the extra money. <br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>Some people don't like them because they get air bubbles. I don't get bad ones, I just apply the glue directly onto the nail and press for a few seconds. If I get a tiny air bubble, it's barely noticable and still worth paying so much less without damaging the nail. Plus, most likely no one is going to be staring at them that hard. You might get some glue on your skin, but it rubs off usually within an hour. Just try not to get glue on the finger you press down on the nails with or it will take them off if the glue is still wet.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>I wore these on my birthday, and painted a silver line above the white part with my nail art polish (the kind with the really thin brush). They can actually end up looking better than this; I accidentally got the wrong kind and had to file it down to fit my nail better. But for $8 and ten minutes I think it's a pretty good job. Just hold your nail up to the package to see if you get a good fit. They make them with longer or smaller nail beds, different sized and shaped tips, and even in different colors and with different designs, etc.<br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>If you get sick of them after a few days you can take them right off without feeling bad that you spent a ton of money on them. You don't have to bite at them and rip them off painfully untill they come off tiny piece by tiny piece. <br /><br /></div><div> </div><div>For the money and look they're so worth it, especially because you won't have to wait 3 months for the indented line on your nail from the acrylics to grow out! Or for them to get back to normal after being filed paper-thin at the salon. A lot of people don't even think of trying them, but they're definitely worth at least a try.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>: )</div><div> </div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-87258948626499252822009-04-30T23:44:00.000-07:002009-05-01T00:26:35.229-07:00Shows: Taking the Stage!Taking The Stage (On MTV) is probably my favorite show right now. Whenever I watch it, it puts a smile on my face because of a cool dance performance or a cute relationship, and then I'll cry too because someone will break up (I don't care who it is, it makes me sad because I know how much breakups suck!) or because a song someone sings is really beautiful. Now, Gossip Girl is usually at the top of my list, but in my opinion it's been lacking a little. And by the 12th or whatever season of America's Next Top Model it doesn't even keep my interest when I have nothing to do. Scrubs is hilarious and another one of my favorite shows, but in the 8th season I think the writers are running out of ideas, plus doing strange things with the characters. I still watch Gossip Girl and Scrubs faithfully, but look the most forward to Taking the Stage. <div><br /></div><div>This show isn't one of those "reality" shows about spoiled rich bitches who have nothing better to do than go to a club and start drama or complain about their so called "problems" (You know who I'm talking about!). Rather, it's about people that seem so genuine, like you would want to befriend them, who deal with the everyday issues just like us. Sure, they are all extremely talented. But for me it's not something I watch and think "Those people are so annoying and bratty." I really admire them for the courage and dedication they have to practice what they love and go after their dreams. I"ll admit, I am a little jealous of people who have danced since forever and can do amazing things with their super flexible bodies (while I feel like it's almost too late for me because I'm not one of those people who have taken dancing lessons for 15 years!--ridiculous, but sometimes a little true with things like ballet--for a beginning class you would probably have to take it with 3 year olds). </div><br /><div>I love the friendships, I love the relationships, I love watching people sing and dance inbetween. I love that the show portrays a gay couple as what they are; a real couple going through all the ups and downs that any other couple does. No one considers them "weird" or "bad" and it's not a big deal that they're two guys; it's just what it is, love. </div><br /><div>Tonight Tyler finally broke up with Jasmine and actually cried (aww!), but seeing that it seemed that they didn't get along the entire time they were together it's probably for the best (plus he cheated on her..hello?!). Even though it was super cute at the beginning when they met and were teaching each other dance moves. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 356px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.mtv.com/onair/taking_the_stage/images/photos/episodes/107/19.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Mia finally got over Tyler...so she says...after having this screaming match. I actually think their fight was sexy. Is that weird? Because you could tell it wasn't out of hating each other or jealousy or any of that bad stuff it was because they want to be together but couldn't at the time. You know, one of those passionate arguments that are supposed to end with a make out session? Of course Tyler shouldn't just go running to her right after the breakup though, but I bet they would be good together. But, it doesn't matter, because Mia is "over him." And when she was singing "Heartless," you know who it was about.</div><br /><div>Mia might give her best-guy-friend-who's-always-been-there-for-her a chance. So basically she'll have to choose between the two stereotypes: the "bad" boy who is interesting to her, but might not be good for her because if he cheated on one girl, who's to say he won't cheat on her? Or, or the "best friend" who loves her and is perfect, but maybe isn't more than a friend and if they get together it could ruin the friendship (been there, done that! it's all good..untill it's over and you lose your best friend!)</div><br /><div>So even though Mia's supposedly done with Tyler, you know she'll probably go after him once she finds out he's single (and probably annoy the crap out of Aaron, the best guy friend). So will that be all fun and games, or will she realize he's kind of a player? Will she give Aaron a chance? We'll see. </div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>: )</div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-82621319168660560582009-04-30T21:28:00.000-07:002009-04-30T21:50:28.595-07:00Makeup Look: Glitter LinerI love glitter eye liner. It can make any look more interesting with either a lot or a little sparkle, and because the glitter is in the liner you don't have to worry about it getting all over the place.<br /><br />For a more intense "look at me" look, you could use glitter liner to create something like this:<br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 242px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25342.jpg" border="0" /><br />Or for a more natural, "normal" look with just a bit of sparkle, you could go for something like this:<br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25582.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 211px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25582.jpg" border="0" /></a> On the first look I:<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Created a cat eye with a slight wing with black pencil liner and lined around the entire I<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Then added blue glitter liner on the top (Mac's Peacocky)<br /><br />And on the second eye, I:<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span> Applied a nuetral golden color on the whole lid (Mac's Honeylove shadow)<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Lined the top lash line with gel liner (Mac's fluidline) and put a gold glitter liner on top of that (Too Faced's Stalkerazzi)<br /><br />Tips and tricks:<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>I like to apply black liner first becuase it will make the glitter stand out more.<br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>You can also apply glitter liner over eyeshadow to look like glittery eyeshadow, but make sure you have a base that sticks on really well (even something like Mac's Fluidline) because otherwise the liquid can rub off the shadow.<br /><br />A bright pink ligloss would compliment either one of the eye looks.<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 232px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25552.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>This one is NYX's Round Lipgloss in Doll Pink</p><p>Thanks for Reading.</p><p>: )<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-37147590943110536232009-04-29T21:06:00.000-07:002009-04-29T21:06:03.664-07:00Makeup Look: Violet/Turqoise Eye<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25672.jpg" border="0" /> <div>To do this look, I:</div><div> </div><div>♥Applied a violet shadow (Mac's Creme de Violet) on the inner eye, about 1/3 of the way in. </div><div> </div><div>♥On the other 2/3rds of the way out, I applied a turqoise color (Mac's Aquidisiac).</div><div> </div><div>♥On the crease, I applied a dark smoky blue (Mac's Contrast).</div><div> </div><div>♥I used a felt tip liquid liner (Maybelline's) and winged it out slightly, lined the bottom lash line with a pencil liner, and added mascara.</div><div> </div><div>Pretty simple.<br /></div><div>To match the violet on the eyes you can finish the look with some lavender lipstick if you want.<br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 96px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25702.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div>Above is Mac's Lavender Whip in the Creemsheen formula. Mac comes out with bright unique lip colors that go on smoothly and aren't too much money compared to other high end lines.<br /><br />Below is what I used.<br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 177px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_25642.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div><br />: )Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-74318030705482999302009-04-29T19:30:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:30:00.843-07:00My Rules for BreakupsRules are never 100% applicable to everyone, , I'd say these are pretty good ideas to follow for after a breakup.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span><strong>Cut off all contact</strong> for at least a few months if not permanently. You need time to think for yourself without their influence. Delete their number from your phone (sucks when you have it memorized though!), don't show up randomly at their house or places they usually go (stalker alert), and even delete them from Facebook/Myspace etc. You want to resist the urge to check up on them, because once you see they're out partying or have a new girlfriend, you'll feel bad. So why not avoid that if you can?<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>If you absolutely have to see him (school, work, kids, etc), don't be mean to him but don't go out of your way to see what he's up to. If you have to speak to him, be courteous but <strong>keep it to a minimum</strong>. If you pass him on the street/in the office etc say a "hello" and be on your way. You don't want to get sucked into the emotional drama roller coaster when the feelings are still fresh. If you throw out that "How are you, what's up?" rope, do you <em>really</em> want to know who he's hanging out with, what he's doing? You might think you do, but if you get an answer you don't like it will just upset you more. Don't fuel the drama!<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span><strong>Give yourself time</strong> to cry and cry and cry (and eat as many doughnuts as possible in short periods of time) and mourn the loss so that you can sort through your feelings. Then, once that stage is over, let the sadness come and go when it needs to, but allow yourself let that sadness pass so that you can feel good again. And then lay off the doughnuts and get your hot ass in to shape so you can feel confident for <em>yourself</em> because...<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Food, alcohol, drugs, meaningless sex, etc will only mask your feelings <strong>temporarily</strong>. To heal them you have to actually <strong>face them </strong>and then <strong>let them go</strong>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span><strong>If it's over then it's over</strong>; if it ended once it'll end twice; don't sleep with the ex! Sleeping with him won't bring the relationship back, but it will bring the pain back. Even if you're on a "break" or you think you might get back together in the future, take time completely away from them to figure out what you want and need. Don't blurr the lines of ex/friend/friend with benefits unlesss you want to deal with that drama and hurt feelings.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span><strong>Give yourself plenty of me-time</strong> to relax and pursue activities that are healthy for you. Take up exercise or engage in a creative outlet. Try pursuing something that you always wanted to try but neglected because you put so much energy into the other person.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Talking about it at first is healthy; <strong>complaing about him for months is not</strong>. Your friends can only hear his name so many times before they will want to strangle you. Plus, they probably won't completely get the situation anyway and then you'll end up feeling even worse because "they just don't understand." Gossiping about it and having that empowering girlfriend talk where all your friends go "Screw that bastard, he was lucky to have you and is a useless piece of shit anyway" is fun at first, but eventually it'll just make you feel more pathetic for dwelling on it. Because of he's so useless, you don't need to talk about him or even let a thought the memory of him pollute your happiness.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Eventually you have to just <strong>let it go</strong>. No matter how you feel in a given moment, life will go on and change. Things will get better. And then worse for a little bit. And then much better again<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span><strong>Only get into the next relationship</strong> not only when you're over your ex, but <strong>when you're ready</strong> for one. You have to be in a healthy place mentally for a relationship to work out becuase no matter how much we would like them to, no one else can ever "fix" your issues. And never get with someone to get over someone else; it never works, it just gets more confusing! Wait at the shortest a few months, but 6 months to 1 year or more is much safer.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Know that while you may have loved him, enjoyed your time with him, or even depended on him for everything etc, you are your own person and <strong>you</strong> <strong>will be okay on your own</strong>. It's something that you need to learn to really be confident about yourself, to be independent, and to really appreciate when someone good and worth it comes into your life.<br /><br />Thanks for Reading<br /><br />: )Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-45365460670144843232009-04-28T17:56:00.000-07:002009-04-29T02:16:34.714-07:00Makeup Look: Bronze Eyes, Red LipsBronzey-gold shadow is my go-to color. It's so versatile because it can be subtle enough for a conservative work environment, but you can also glam it up for any occasion. It also looks great on most skin tones, in my opinion, though you have to watch out for orangey-ness in some shadows if you don't like that.<br /><br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24512.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24512.jpg" border="0" /></a> ♥Here I applied the lighter golden color all over the lid (Mac's Gold Mode pigment, applied the darker brown pigment in the outer corner and lightly in the outer crease (Mac's gold stroke pigment), and put the frosty white pigment (Mac's Frost pigment) on the browbone and in the inner corner of the eye. I also added a touch of black eyeshadow in the outer corner (I used Stila's). I used the pigments with a mixing medium though you don't need to. These particular pigments all have shimmer to them.<br /><br />These pigments were included in the holiday pigment set, which is a great value. Individually they're about $20 and include a huge amountm but it's pricey for one color you probably won't use up, so I would recommend getting the holiday sets (I think somewhere in the 40s for 5) or getting samples because you won't have to use much anyway.The powders are very, well, pigmented. I love Frost because you can use it as a lid color, a browbone highlight color, a cheek bone highlight color, or on top of other shadows to give them a little glimmer.<br /><br />♥ Finish the eye with some mascara (I used L'oreal Telescopic), any black liquid liner on the top lash line, and any black pencil liner on the bottom lash line.<br /><br />♥You can do anything you want with the lipcolor. For a glammed up look, try bright red lips.<br /><br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24752.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 82px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24752.jpg" border="0" /></a> ♥ Above is NYX's round lipstick in Chaos.<br /><br />♥This is what I used:<br /><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_2476.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_2476.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for checking out this look.</div><div> </div><div>♥<br /><br /><div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-85042014939751148402009-04-27T22:09:00.000-07:002009-04-29T19:51:51.764-07:00Shows: The Hills and Their Geniuses.."Fornification" and "Putting That Down Like a Dead Dog"Because I have such a busy, interesting life right now, I also watched the Hills. And I have a few questions for you. A few of them I even answer myself.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥ </span>Don't you like how these people have the money to just decide at the last minute that they feel like going to Hawaii to stalk their friends? Similarly...just showing up on someone else's vacation uninvited? At their hotel?<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>When Spencer and Heidi have this awkard and hilarious dinner with Heidi's ex and his girlfriend, she says something like "Oh Heidi you look so different than in the picture I saw. Like a different person!" Heidi stares at her and goes..."Oh should we order drinks?" Why didn't she just confidently reply "Yeah it's either the new boobs, nose, lips, or weave"?<span style="color:#33cc00;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><br /><a href="http://www.mtv.com/onair/the_hills/season_5/images/photos/episodes/504/7.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 345px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" alt="" src="http://www.mtv.com/onair/the_hills/season_5/images/photos/episodes/504/7.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"></span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span> Stephanie's suggests that maybe Audrina should hook up with Brody so she can get Justin back? Good reasoning girl, good reasoning. Good for the self esteem. And for avoiding drama. Cause no one on this show likes drama.<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Spencer informs Heidi's ex Colby (who is waiting untill marriage) that if there was an earthquake and he died...in the earthquake?...he would die a virgin. And that if Spencer was still a virgin he would be so bored and wouldn't know what to do with himself. He then asks that if the dude dies in the aforementioned earthquake, would he be able to have sex once he got to heaven? I too, would like to know.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Did Heidi's ex's girlfriend (waiting till marriage cause the bible says so) really say that sex is called "fornification" in the bible ( meaning "fornication") while reading the actual bible..right in front of her? Why yes, yes she did. Maybe they should have taught her just a little bit more about "fornification?" And, giving his full attention as usual, Spencer showed his respect during the bible reading by texting the whole time.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Who is more mature, a 13 year old boy or Brody Jenner and his friends discussing who is getting "laid" while putting Hawaiian leis on each other?<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span> Gosh, this is so romantic. Wouldn't you just jump right into bed with someone who gave you this proposal (or whatever it was, maybe a declaration?) : "If we decided, one night, when nobody's around, late at night ... feelings are feelings?" Well, Audrina did.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>How many times on this show can they show back and forth takes of people with these er..meaningful and intense stares that seem to just bore into one's sole? Or maybe just at someone's shoes (editing).<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Referring to Audrina practically laying herself on a platter, Brody's friend goes "I would've put that down like a sick dog." Really??? Classy. Not sure what to think about someone who compares sex to euthanasia. But the best part is that when Brody confesses to cheating, his friends, well, they clap. Even more classy.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span> And finally, did Audrina actually compare Jayde coming after her for sleeping with her boyfriend to "starting a war?" War. As in..you know, Iraq? Or say, WWII with the Nazis. Hmm..good metaphor.<br /><br />Too harsh?<br /><br />Thanks for reading anyway.<br />♥Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-15932734340817885022009-04-27T21:12:00.000-07:002009-04-27T21:54:20.297-07:00Shows: Tonight's Gossip GirlOn the latest episode of Gossip Girl we found out Gabriel is up to something with Poppy. I have to say I'm not that interested. More importantly:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.cwtv.com/images/c/photo-gallery/gossip-girl/00544070909.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 281px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 430px" alt="" src="http://images.cwtv.com/images/c/photo-gallery/gossip-girl/00544070909.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Serena wears this outfit where it looks like she forgot her jacket. And maybe her shirt. It's kinda like a bustier, but with a high waisted skirt (unfortunately I can't find a pic of it yet). So there's one of Georgina's hair.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>I love Georgina's long hair. Serena's is now shorter and more boring. Serena kind of is boring. But I love Blair.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>I prefer Chuck and Blair over Nate and Blair. Much more interesting.<br /><br /><span style="color:#33ff33;">♥</span>Georgina got "saved." I don't even remember the whole Georgina drama. But apparently she roofied Serena? Anyone else remember?<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Why did Serena wait to figure out if Gabriel was lying or not until after she slept with him? (And why does her mom let her sleep at a guy's house?)<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>In case anyone was wondering, the show is still not at all like the books (though I don't remember too many details from them from when I was like 14. Or 17...whatever.) From what I do remember, it's nowhere near similar. In them, Chuck is not a big character. And is gay. And has a monkey. Jenny is supposed to be this short brunette with giant boobs. Vanessa is this artsy alternative girl with a shaved head. Dan and Serena date for like a day but Dan and Vanessa date the entire time.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Speaking of, when are Dan and Vanessa gonna make out?<br /><br /><br />Check out Blair's red lipstick from a few episodes ago.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 336px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://images.cwtv.com/images/c/photo-gallery/gossip-girl/0054023061b.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p>Thanks for Reading.</p><p><span style="color:#ff99ff;">♥</span></p>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-22882141429567047192009-04-26T20:06:00.000-07:002009-05-18T13:01:51.656-07:00Makeup Look: Sparkling Silver Eyes/Pink Lips<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 123px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_23982.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_23872.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_23872.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 190px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 83px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_23892.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span> After using my eyeshadow base I applied a silver eyeshadow (NYX's platinum silver) on the whole lid. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Next, I added a darker silver color in the crease (NYX's midnight) and a pearly white highlight color on the brow bone (NYX's white pearl) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Then for the glitter I wet my eyeshadow brush with Mac's mixing medium (or a mixture of water and glycerine), dipped it into my loose silver glitter (NYX's), and applied it heavily all over the lid. </div><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>After that I applied black liquid liner to my top lash line (Maybelline's), black pencil liner on my water line (Urban Decay 24/7 liner in zero), and mascara (L'oreal's Double Extend Beauty Tubes.) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥ </span>I did my face afterwards so that I could wipe away any excess glitter that got on my face. I applied make up forever cream concealer under my eyes, Revlon colorstay liquid foundation on my skin, and Bare Escentuals bare minerals over that where I needed a little more coverage. I used Nar's orgasm blush under my cheek bones and my white pearl eyeshadow above that to highlight my cheek bones.<br /></div><br /><div><span style="color:#33cc00;">♥</span>Finally, I used a bright pink lipstick (Mac's Strayin' from the Hello Kitty collection) topped with a clear gloss (NYX's clear).<br /></div><br /><div><br /><div>You can use any products you have. Below is what I used.</div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24112.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 272px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 237px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_24302.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_2437.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/ltandlt/Looks/100_2437.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for reading. Do you like makeup looks better than product reviews?</div><br /><br /><div>♥<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593692349219428448.post-89138742093572599762009-04-26T11:21:00.000-07:002009-04-26T18:07:51.926-07:00MemoriesWhen you have a memory of a happy/happier time, does it make you smile to think about it, or does it make you sad because you may not have it anymore? "It" being what was in the memory that made it so good.<br /><br />Sometimes it makes me sad when I think about a happy time, because it might be about a person in my life who's not there anymore or I might remember having such a good feeling and it seems like I won't be in that place again. Not that I won't actually ever have it again, but sometimes you feel that way.<br /><br />A more optimistic person might think "Oh I'm glad I experienced that. I hope I feel like that again soon." I'd say it's hard to be optimistic 100% of the time. So then you put on a pretty lipstick or destract yourself with an episode of Gossip Girl.<br /><br />♥Little Thoughts and Lovely Thingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01555538644230397745noreply@blogger.com0