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Venemous Villains
Every once in awhile something in the beauty world catches our eye and we can't help but fall in love (you may remember my obsession with the Betsey Johnson tweezers). Well MAC Makeup has done just that. They collaborated with Disney and are premiering a fabulous color collection celebrating Disney's bedeviled beauties.
Are you obsessed?! I am a total sucker for anything Limited Edition, especially when it comes to MAC makeup. The Cruella De Vil collection especially caught my eye. Who's your favorite Venemous Villain?
Hello Winter + Aviator Jacket
A bit of a clothes haul for you today which I think is my first? But I got paid on Friday so thought I'd treat myself to some new things :)
H&M Aviator Jacket - £24.99
Possibly the biggest bargain all year? Crazily difficult to get hold of (they sold out on the website in under an hour I think) so if you see it, grab it!
Boots from New Look, Heels from Primark
New Look currently have 20% student discount, not sure until when but it's not for long so get down there! As you can see I love my neutrals and my *ahem* sensible shoes
H&M 3 Way Dress £24.99
Can I just say, I am IN love with H&M's current collection! They've got some amazing pieces that rival Topshop's for a quarter of the price. Trust me, this dress does not look £25. The material is amazing and I also love the way it can be worn with both straps, one shouldered, or strapless. Amazing, super flattering, it's just a shame I wore it to my friend's 18th and accidentally spilt my drink down it. Woops.
Have you picked up any bargains lately?
Love Sophie xx
To Shampoo or Not to Shampoo?
Recently, I have been getting the, "Should I be shampooing my hair everyday?, Every other day?, Once a week???"...So, here are my thoughts on this subject.
~How often you shampoo or don't is different for everyone. You included. Some people who have oily skin probably need to shampoo once a day to once every other day. I definitely fall into this category. I have oily skin everywhere. I HAVE to shampoo my hair, at the very least, every other day. Sometimes I get on kicks where I will shampoo everyday but not always.
~Some people fall into the "You can shampoo every other day to every 3rd or 4th day". I won't even tell you what my hair would look like if I waited that long. Let's just say that I could solve the worlds "oil" problems all by myself :).
~Some people can shampoo once a week and you probably would never notice. they usually have very dry skin every where and have very curly hair.
OILY SCALP
~I do not buy into the, "You can train your skin/scalp into not producing as much oil if you don't shampoo everyday". You can't go in and regulate your oil production. I wish I could. Believe me!
~There are products designed to help you go an extra day or two.. They are called, "Dry Shampoos". The best one that I have found that is inexpensive, is called, "Psssst". Bartel's carries this particular brand. It has a pleasant smell and is very easy to use. You want to make sure that you direct the product at the roots of your hair so that the dry shampoo can absorb excess oils and debris.
~Now, if your hair is matted to your scalp all the time, you may not be...1.Getting the shampoo down to your scalp. 2. You have product build up. 3.You aren't shampooing thoroughly enough. 4. You're applying conditioner on your scalp and are not rinsing it out well enough.
~If the above sounds like you then the best way to remove excess oil or products, is to use a clarifying shampoo and apply a large amount to dry hair, at the scalp, BEFORE you get in the shower or wet your hair. Sometimes the water can interfere with the shampoo's ability to do it's job.
(Disclaimer...If you color your hair, check with your stylist before using any type of Clarifying shampoo.)
NORMAL SCALP
~The flip side is that there are people who shampoo everyday that probably shouldn't. If your hair isn't matted to the top of your head with oil when you wake up in the morning, you can probably go an extra day.
~The best thing to do when you have normal scalp conditions, is to shampoo your hair one day and then, day two, RINSE your hair, and run conditioner through your ends. This will help to keep some necessary oils in the hair and also, this is better for your color.
~Not shampooing everyday does help with the prevention of color fading. If you color your hair any shade of red, the less you shampoo the longer your color will stay vibrant.
~Not shampooing everyday also helps eliminate frizz that occurs after shampooing. Some people find that they like their hair much better the second day because the frizz has left the building. :)
DRY SCALP
~ There are people that fall into this category. (lucky) You probably only need to shampoo your hair every 3rd to 5th day.
~I think that is great as long as your scalp doesn't get smelly. Your color's vibrancy will probably last much longer than the average color that is shampooed regularly.
~Most African American people will fall into this category. When you shampoo make sure that you use heavy conditioners to keep hair from being brittle.
~You can also use leave-in-conditioners, on your hair. Then style as normal.
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~How often you shampoo or don't is different for everyone. You included. Some people who have oily skin probably need to shampoo once a day to once every other day. I definitely fall into this category. I have oily skin everywhere. I HAVE to shampoo my hair, at the very least, every other day. Sometimes I get on kicks where I will shampoo everyday but not always.
~Some people fall into the "You can shampoo every other day to every 3rd or 4th day". I won't even tell you what my hair would look like if I waited that long. Let's just say that I could solve the worlds "oil" problems all by myself :).
~Some people can shampoo once a week and you probably would never notice. they usually have very dry skin every where and have very curly hair.
OILY SCALP
~I do not buy into the, "You can train your skin/scalp into not producing as much oil if you don't shampoo everyday". You can't go in and regulate your oil production. I wish I could. Believe me!
~There are products designed to help you go an extra day or two.. They are called, "Dry Shampoos". The best one that I have found that is inexpensive, is called, "Psssst". Bartel's carries this particular brand. It has a pleasant smell and is very easy to use. You want to make sure that you direct the product at the roots of your hair so that the dry shampoo can absorb excess oils and debris.~Now, if your hair is matted to your scalp all the time, you may not be...1.Getting the shampoo down to your scalp. 2. You have product build up. 3.You aren't shampooing thoroughly enough. 4. You're applying conditioner on your scalp and are not rinsing it out well enough.
~If the above sounds like you then the best way to remove excess oil or products, is to use a clarifying shampoo and apply a large amount to dry hair, at the scalp, BEFORE you get in the shower or wet your hair. Sometimes the water can interfere with the shampoo's ability to do it's job.
(Disclaimer...If you color your hair, check with your stylist before using any type of Clarifying shampoo.)
NORMAL SCALP
~The flip side is that there are people who shampoo everyday that probably shouldn't. If your hair isn't matted to the top of your head with oil when you wake up in the morning, you can probably go an extra day.
~The best thing to do when you have normal scalp conditions, is to shampoo your hair one day and then, day two, RINSE your hair, and run conditioner through your ends. This will help to keep some necessary oils in the hair and also, this is better for your color.
~Not shampooing everyday does help with the prevention of color fading. If you color your hair any shade of red, the less you shampoo the longer your color will stay vibrant.
~Not shampooing everyday also helps eliminate frizz that occurs after shampooing. Some people find that they like their hair much better the second day because the frizz has left the building. :)
DRY SCALP
~ There are people that fall into this category. (lucky) You probably only need to shampoo your hair every 3rd to 5th day.
~I think that is great as long as your scalp doesn't get smelly. Your color's vibrancy will probably last much longer than the average color that is shampooed regularly.
~Most African American people will fall into this category. When you shampoo make sure that you use heavy conditioners to keep hair from being brittle.
~You can also use leave-in-conditioners, on your hair. Then style as normal.
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On a side note...I will be heading to New Orleans this coming Saturday with one of my best friends, Rebecca! Very excited to take a break and take in all the scenery and food that New Orleans has to offer. I won't be posting very much for about the next week. However, I have some fun posts in store for everyone who reads this blog :) So keep coming back and I'll be sure to keep you informed and entertained! :) Thank you to all who read and follow my blog! You guys rock!!!
Jaclyn
Mango Fall 2010 Campaign
Natalia Belovia models for Mango's new line for fall accesories. Photographed by Enric Galceran, the studio images showcase the label’s chunky bracelets, oversize belts and sophisticated bags styled with a hint of seventies glam. I think this campaignn screamsss fall because of the gorgeous colors, fabulous knits, and chestnut leather accents. It's so fresh and inviting! I wan't my hands on that lond chunky scarf!!
Short Hair
We have seen quite a few short celebrity do's lately and it's tempting us to chop our long locks. Short hair is a great way to draw attention to your eyes and cheek bones. Plus, it makes your neck look longer and sexy! We get a lot of requests for the ever popular Sienna Miller blonde crop. 
Victoria Beckham is always someone we turn to for the latest trends and her hair is no exception. We love this messy, curled a-line.
Tuck it behind your ears, add some bangs and its a whole different look.
After watching Wall Street we fell in love with Carrie Mulligans hair.
And she proves that short hair can look great dark and blonde. We became even more obsessed with Carrie's hair after seeing her Vogue cover.
Victoria Beckham is always someone we turn to for the latest trends and her hair is no exception. We love this messy, curled a-line.
Tuck it behind your ears, add some bangs and its a whole different look.
After watching Wall Street we fell in love with Carrie Mulligans hair.
And she proves that short hair can look great dark and blonde. We became even more obsessed with Carrie's hair after seeing her Vogue cover.
Cover Girl: Emma Stone
Emma Stone graces the cover of this month's NYLON magazine. If you can believe it, she is a natural blonde. All you blondes out there who want a fun change for fall, try taking a risk and becoming a red head! This will add a whole new color palette to your wardrobe as well. Source
Big Bouncy Curls Overnight With No Heat. .
for less than £10?! It's possible. .
(but be prepared for a very long picture heavy post showing you how!)
excuse the lack of make up, took the day off today as I was feeling so ill but had to get this post done!
excuse the lack of make up, took the day off today as I was feeling so ill but had to get this post done!
What you'll need:
Hairspray
4 Velcro Rollers
less than £4 at Superdrug
4 Sectioning clips or grips
Sectioning Clips available at Superdrug for around £1
A hairband
5 perm rods
Perm Rods available at Boots/Superdrug for less than £2
Take the top section of hair, the two side sections and a back section and wind them around your velcro rollers. Secure with the grips/sectioning clips and spray with hairspray until you get something like this
Make sure you try and roll the rollers so that all 4 are on top of your head so that if you sleep on your side you're not sleeping on top of them (not very comfortable!)
Next tie the rest of your hair into a ponytail and taking inch wide sections (basically splitting your hair into 5 or so sections) roll them around the perm rods. It doesn't have to be neat but remember the less hair you wind around them the more ringlety style curls you'll get. I prefer to use thicker sections of hair to get more of a wave
Et voila! In the morning take out the rollers and the rods and style your hair. I usually like to wear this with my hair to the side or in a side ponytail.
As you can see there are tighter curls from the perm rods but unless you practically dip them in hairspray they will drop out to lovely big waves during the day.
What do you think?
Love Sophie xx
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