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Love My Links: Halloween Inspiration
I’m ready for fall and most of all HALLOWEEN! I’m usually months ahead with my costume that it is done by now. But this year, not so much. I’ve been searching for all kinds of inspiration (decorating/costume); here’s what I’ve found!
Love this couples costume but I don’t think hubs would participate…and the mouse costume is cute but I just want a little MORE!
on to cute stuff…..
This is all from pinterest!
How Sensitive Are You?
During the last few years, I’ve come to realize (the hard way of course!) that I have sensitive skin! It’s especially been bad lately when I’ve tried a different product. What?! How did this happen? Great questions, which I can’t answer. But I here are a few ways I found out that I now need the “sensitive” formula of most products.
Soap/Body Wash
When I was 18, I had a bad rash reaction to Irish Spring bar soap. Enough to go to the doctor, bad. I then switched to body wash. Fast forward a few years….
After a report I saw on bar soap actually cleaning skin better and being cheaper, I switched back to a bar. (You didn’t know I was a cheapskate did ya?) This time I chose Dove. I mean, Dove does market itself as moisturizing “good for skin” brand.
Now, my skin is used to my bar soap! A few days ago, I switched to body wash. Sure enough, I broke out on my collar bone and arms! My preferred Dove bar is the Go Fresh Cool Moisture Beauty Bar. The cucumber scent is fresh and not too strong.
Face Wash
The past year I’ve switched from a facial scrub to makeup remove wipes. I prefer, Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil-Free Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes. If I switch back to a scrub or cleanser, my face breaks out the next day. It is an instant result. When I don’t use the cleansing wipes, it is as if I just rub around all the dirt and not actually clean it off. The astringent in the cleansing wipes leaves my skin feeling clean but not dried out.
Hair Removal Cream
I positively can’t use any type of hair removal cream, i.e. Nair or Veet. Even sensitive formulas don’t work. I’ve tried and retried with the same result. Tiny little bumps that itch like crazy pop up all over my legs. My razor has been my best friend for quite a while now. And my savior this summer has been my Gillette Venus Proskin Moisture Rich Razor. Those moisture bars have allowed me shave less often.
Lotion
This has been the most recent sensitive skin development. The transition from winter to spring to summer wastruly rough on my skin. Worse than ever, actually. I’d apply lotion just like usual every time I showered and double after I shaved my legs. But the dryness got so bad that my itching legs kept me awake at night. It was constant. I’d apply lotion then feel greasy AND itchy. After using Bath and Body Works lotion for years, I’ve had to switch to a more specific “dry skin” formula. My new go to is Nivea Body Smooth Sensation. It is moisturizing, has a light weight formula, and absorbs quickly!
Do you have sensitive skin?
What products can you use or NOT use?
photo via bre beauty
The Nail File: Newsprint Nails
Time for a new addition to The Nail File! It’s also Visual FBFF hosted by Miss Rockwell from Thrifty and Shameless. To see more awesome nail looks, click on over. This week’s manicure is another trend for nails this summer.. most I’ve found through pinterest. This week its Newsprint Nails. I promise, its WAY easier than it looks! 
It took about 20 minutes in all to do this manicure. Waiting for nail polish to dry was the longest part. Here’s how to…..
1) What You’ll Need
Rubbing Alcohol (or any kind of strong liquor) poured into a small bowl
Small Strips of Newspaper (wide enough to cover the nail)
Nails With A Dry Pale Coat of Polish On Them
2) Dip Your Nail
Dip your nails in the bowl of rubbing alcohol for 5 to 10 seconds. You want it to be soaked.
3) Press On the Newspaper
Press the newspaper PRINT SIDE DOWN onto your nail. I messed up my first nail by having the newspaper the wrong way. Press/rub the newspaper all over the nail for about 15 to 20 seconds. Then peel off.
4) Apply Clear Coat
Apply a clear coat after you’ve completed all nails on one hand. The top coat is necessary! Otherwise the newsprint will rub off the second your hands are underwater.
I chose Essie’s Mint Candy Apple as my base coat instead of a white/tan. I still wanted a pop of color.
This has been one of my favorite summer manicures by far! I’ve gotten lots of compliments and “How did you do that?’s” It is definitely worth trying because it is so easy!
Pretty for Fall: Trina Turk Fall 2011 Look Book
Trina Turk’s Fall 1 Look Book is themed on “Come Fly With Me”. All the clothing has a vintage 60′s vibe with a little “air” flair! It might be the prettiest thing I’ve seen in a LONG time! This is what I want my fall wardrobe to look like! I intend to save these photos for fall inspiration and maybe a few diys!! Read my notes* to myself below.
photos via Trina Turk
