BOO (the world’s cutest dog) in NYC!
I brought in BOO (the world’s cutest dog) into my office, and let’s just say he is a hit!
Maybelline Prize Pack – Review
FREE STUFF.
I love it. Who doesn’t?
This time, free stuff came in the way of a Maybelline Sweepstakes. I think I entered on Facebook, or maybe it was on their website? Either way, I won a pretty awesome prize pack consisting of eyeliner, cream eyeshadow & eyeliner.
In the past, I’ve been a little leery of drugstore makeup, usually going by way of Sephora and department store lines.Maybe it’s the experience- and the ability to try things on in the store…
However, I must say that this little kit has made me rethink this thought, and this is why:
Eye Studio MasterPrecise Ink Pen Eyeliner:
- $7.99 at Ulta
- My favorite item in the box, this eyeliner is GREAT. The color is bold, and the tip allows you to get a thin, or a thick line easily. I’ll be sticking with this one for a while.
Color Tattoo in Taupe:
- $6.99 at Ulta
- I’m VERY IMPRESSED by the Color Tattoo shadows – I have a few of them, and they are incredible. The packaging has a glass bottom and is very solid. As advertised- great shadows that don’t budge
Illegal Length Mascara in Black:
- $8.99 at Ulta
- Probably my least favorite item in the bunch, but a solid mascara. Ranks #3/3 of the items in the box. Doesn’t flake though.
Custom Lipsticks & Gloss with NYC Vistors: My Kind of Day
I love visitors. Maybe it’s the “new” in my “New Yorker” title, but I love packing in tons of activities (and shopping, of course) into a short amount of time when people come to visit this city I call home.
So when my friend Jackie (who also writes a really cool blog you can read here) took the train down from upstate for a day of NYC adventures, I was beyond excited.
Of course, what’s a trip to NYC without a trip to Henri Bendel – for two 20-somethings with a love for all things sparkly, glitzy and glossy.
Pigments Used for Custom Cosmetics
Immediately after entering the store, we noticed a large amount of pigments and a mini-chemistry lab at one of the cosmetics counters. Intrigued, we had to learn more.
The setup for Giella Cosmetics at Bendel’s
“What was this godsend?” We thought to ourselves.
“Custom Lipstick and Gloss? Oh My!” we cried.
And there we found ourselves in the midst of a serious project. What did we want to make? What ever-elusive color was in our quest this sunny Sunday? A Red, Pink, or Gloss?
After choosing a reddish color, I worked together with the “artist” from Giella to come up with a shade that was right for me. Please note, this is not an easy task – there was lots of trying on, and wiping off. Come with ideas and examples.
Just look at this palette of colors – and how they changed as I tried them on and gave feedback. Some were too bold, others too red. But eventually we got there!
At $28, it’s about average for a luxury lip product – but since it’s an experience (takes about an hour) and you end up with exactly what you want – it’s worth it.
Loving Top Knots
Today I took some shit for wearing a top knot, and calling it that.
Top knots are completely awesome in every way possible.
Me, Top Knotting.
Keri Russel, Top Knotting
A Memorial Day to Remember
Layla- lounging.
Over the long holiday weekend, I hopped on a plane LGA -> DTW to spend it with the family back home.
I did survive a 6AM flight with someone dude who decided to kick my seat the whole time so I couldn’t sleep (don’t you hate that??) to enjoy the sunny (July-ish) 95 degree weather with a few members of the family who were in town to do the same.
A perfect way to kick off Summer 2012.
We did the typical things:
Swim in the Pool
Watch my brother be awesome at sports
Visit Farmers Markets and Take Pictures of Fun Stuff
Take Pictures WITH the Fun Stuff at Farmers Markets
Memorial Day Weekend, BBQs & Pinterest
I’m an OHIOan.
I said it and I’ll say it again. I’m not from New York City/Tri-State or pretend to be. I’m pretty happy to be an Ohioan at heart (but boy do I dig living/shopping here in NYC.)
Therefore, when a 3-day weekend comes along, it’s the perfect time to organize the family, and break out my favorite visual listmaking tool- PINTEREST – to come up with some ideas and help my mom out!
The thing that irks me about pinterest is – how many people “pin” just to “pin” and how many take action of the items they find and add to their personal boards? Are we just organizing information that looks pretty, or are we using the tool to actually do something?
What favorite boards have you created on Pinterest for a specific purpose?
Proud Big Sister
I’m a proud sister of a killer athlete.
Guide Dogs: So Cute They’ll Make You Cry (I did)
Last week, I read on Facebook that non-profit Guiding Eyes would be taking a few puppies and service dogs to Union Square (NYC) so people could meet them and learn more about the nonprofit (and volunteer opportunities.)
Since meeting the puppies in Union Square (they are even cuter in real life than in the pictures, if that’s even possible,) I’ve started to notice all the inspiring stories of the dedicated and unselfish love of service animals and the change they make in the lives of those that need them.
The stories of the most recent set of owners and their canine graduates are incredible.
Becky shares, “I’ve been blind all my life but didn’t get my first guide dog until 15 years ago. I don’t dwell on regrets, but if there were one that would stand out, it would be that I didn’t get a guide dog sooner. The ability to walk confidently with my dog – knowing that he will stop at curbs and stairs and will object if I happen to make an unsafe traffic judgment – gives me an indescribable sense of freedom. A new dog makes you think about new things you can do – new roads and new beginnings.”
At Last: Boo Has Arrived
Boo has arrived.
At last.
Like everyone else on the internet, I am in love with a dog I’ve never met.
I’m not sure how to explain it- it just happened one day as I was on Facebook and started finding photos, videos, and notes from a really cute animal.
So of course, once he started to get famous (sigh!), with a book deal, magazine interviews and photos with celebs, I thought my chances with such a star were beyond my reach.
Of course, I let my hopes down too soon, because when Gund launched a special set of Boo plush animals, I knew it was my chance.
Knowing my love for all things cute pups, my boyfriend bought me this little cutie as part of an anniversary gift. <3.
Happy 26th Birthday to Me!
Happy Birthday to me! (And thanks to Randeep for drawing this photo of me!)
It’s hard to believe another year has past and i’ve added a “+1″ to my age as well. I’m blaming the content of this post on the fact that I spent 3 hours on Monday updating my scrapbook. Is that corny? #nah
Since my 25th birthday one year ago, I have (a few highlights):
- Moved to a new city (NYC!)
- Moved in with my boyfriend
- SOLD MY AUDI :( but kept her in the family
- Worked at a social media agency, then quit for a new job :)
- Started a new job at a mobile company (just down the street from the social media agency!)
- Watched my brother graduate college
- Bought my first pair of louboutins (amongst other shopping adventures in nyc)
- Made some wonderful new friends here in nyc
it’s been a great year, and CHEERS to 26 being the best ever.