Most guys find a shampoo and stick with it. Not me. It's not because I'm still on the search for a good one, I love most of them actually, the thing is, I don't usually use men's shampoo. My wife has so many I just use those and pick between smelling like food, flowers, fruit or just plain clean. Men pretty much have one scent, cologne, which isn't bad at all, just kind of boring.
One of my favorite shampoos, which I'm currently using, is Sexy Hair's Chocolate Soymilk Shampoo, and it literally smells like chocolate soy milk. At least I'd assume that's what soy milk would smell like but I've never sniffed it. I would say it smells like a chocolate milkshake. Mmm, now I want a chocolate milkshake.
Even though most shampoos smell great, many of them don't keep it up for very long and sometimes the scent doesn't even stay in your hair. This one does, at least for a while. Sometimes, especially when it's still wet, I'll even catch a whiff of it when the wind blows, and my hair is short. When my wife uses it I can still smell it in her curls hours later.
I'm not necessarily condoning that your man start smelling like a chick, some women like the masculine scent of men's products, I've even known girls who use it themselves, but if he's looking for something different, have him give it a try. I have to warn you though, washing my hair does make me want chocolate. I have a sweet tooth anyway but sometimes afterward I just have to have a cookie. Let me know if it works as well on women's hair as it does mine since I don't have very much of it to contend with. Hope you love it just as much as I do.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Urban Decay Lip Love Honey Infused Lip Therapy
Happy 4th of July Americans!!!! What a better way to celebrate our freedoms by expressing ourselves with makeup. At least that's what I tell myself.
To go along with today's Mascara Monday post featuring Urban Decay Cannonball mascara I thought I'd bring you info on another great UD product, Lip Love Honey Infused Lip Therapy. This stuff is fantabulous! Not only is it not sticky but it smells and tastes just like honey, a new flavor for me! I'm the girl who has every flavor imaginable but honey isn't one that I have in my collection. Until now!
These glosses are $16 but honestly I found this product to be basically a 2-n-1, a twofer if you will. Not only are they shiny and delicious on your lips but they really are hydrated after just one use. This gloss contains antioxidants and natural oils and I swear I could feel how soft my lips were even after a day of trying on and subsequently removing lippies like it was going out of style.
I love the fact that these glosses are sheer yet have more pigment than a lot of glosses on the market. I tried on Failbait and I could actually see the peach/orange/coral on my lips. I'm completely lusting after Stung, a berry shade because I don't have nearly enough berries in my collection and it actually looks good on me if I have the balls to wear brighter shades out of the house.
I should mention that the applicator, a plastic squeeze tip by the way, squirted out a little too much product for one application but that may be because it was the tester at Sephora. If you have a pet peeve with that you might want to look into these before purchasing.
To go along with today's Mascara Monday post featuring Urban Decay Cannonball mascara I thought I'd bring you info on another great UD product, Lip Love Honey Infused Lip Therapy. This stuff is fantabulous! Not only is it not sticky but it smells and tastes just like honey, a new flavor for me! I'm the girl who has every flavor imaginable but honey isn't one that I have in my collection. Until now!
These glosses are $16 but honestly I found this product to be basically a 2-n-1, a twofer if you will. Not only are they shiny and delicious on your lips but they really are hydrated after just one use. This gloss contains antioxidants and natural oils and I swear I could feel how soft my lips were even after a day of trying on and subsequently removing lippies like it was going out of style.
I love the fact that these glosses are sheer yet have more pigment than a lot of glosses on the market. I tried on Failbait and I could actually see the peach/orange/coral on my lips. I'm completely lusting after Stung, a berry shade because I don't have nearly enough berries in my collection and it actually looks good on me if I have the balls to wear brighter shades out of the house.
I should mention that the applicator, a plastic squeeze tip by the way, squirted out a little too much product for one application but that may be because it was the tester at Sephora. If you have a pet peeve with that you might want to look into these before purchasing.
Urban Decay Cannonballs Ultra Waterproof Mascara
It's been quite some time since I've worn waterproof mascara, the way I look at it is if a mascara can't live up to my lifestyle why bother with it? There's always another mascara that can. Waterproof mascaras are a pain in the butt to remove, impossible without makeup remover and honestly, as you might already know, I'm L-A-Z-Y!
Now that it's summer and more and more days are spent on the beach I've come to understand the virtues of waterproof mascara. Who wants to sweat, rub their eyes and end up with smears across their faces? Um, not me! Thanks! If you're a swimmer, or even a wader, you're gonna want something on your lashes that isn't going to run. Personally I look naked without mascara so going without is not an option and when I heard that Urban Decay had an awesome waterproof mascara (ultra waterproof, they claim) I had to try it.
Urban Decay Cannonball is awesome! I just love the name and I think it could really live up to cannonballs. This mascara is most definitely waterproof but it doesn't make my lashes feel brittle and it came off quite easily with a makeup remover cloth, I didn't even have to bust out the big guns with oily eye makeup remover although I'm sure I would have gotten a better clean if I did.
What I love most about this mascara is that it feels just like a regular formula, not heavy and drying like most waterproof formulas are. The brush wonderfully separates the lashes but also gives a little bit of volume while still looking pretty natural for a day at the beach.
Urban Decay tested this $20 formula in the ocean as well as the gym so fear not, it's good for both. Perfect for wedding season where you know you can't hold back the tears when everyone else is sobbing. The second someone tears up I'm following close behind, I can't help it.
What about you, do you like waterproof mascaras? What's your favorite formula?
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Summer Fashion: Capris
Life is too short not to wear what you love, no matter what. It's a realization that I came to at the beginning of the summer when I spotted adorable light colored tops at Old Navy. Most of my clothes were in darker colors, at the very least darker shades of purple, blue and green but these cute tees were light peach, hot pink and lavender and I wanted them, so I bought them and rock them all the time.
If you listen to style experts like Tim Gunn (who I love btw because he's the perfect combination of bitchy and tactful) capris are a big no-no for pretty much everyone. Unless you're a model, tall and thin with nary a curve to speak of, you might look a little heavier and/or shorter in capris. At least that's what they say. I don't think that's always the case. Personally, I'd rather see a woman in capris than trying too hard with booty shorts that just accentuate every lump and bump we have. I see a lot of it around here and I wish I didn't have to.
Here are some of my favorite types of capris to keep you looking cute and chic all summer. We've got ones that are comfy for running around, being athletic or we've got capris that you can dress up and take out, unlike the man in your life who you can spiff up all you want but you still can't take him anywhere (luckily I don't have that)!
First up, the simplest, easiest Capri style, leggings. To properly rock leggings choose a dark shade (pref. black honestly) and ALWAYS wear a shirt that covers your bum. I like leggings under mini dresses, tunics and longer flowy tops. They look best with wedges, flats or thong sandals or for more casual days flip flops. I personally don't think they really work with dressier shoes and definitely avoid the boots or what's the point in wearing a capri length legging?
Then, also a cute casual choice, capri yoga pants. These are best left for the gym, hanging around home or running errands. Please make sure they fit snugly but not too tight and that you're wearing panties that aren't going to give you a VPL (visible panty line). These look great with tanks and tees but keep your accessories to a minimum. I like those with a cute foldover waist with an adorable pattern or fun color!
For causal days running around town or hitting the mall capris in sporty materials are great to keep you cool without showing off too much. These are great for those transitional days in spring or fall or for cool/rainy summer days. Worn with a tight top and cute shoes there is no reason you can't look fashionable while still being comfortable.
Perhaps my favorite capri look is a dressier jean type pant. Whether it's skinny cargos, simple white jeans or slim fitting leather, dressed up capris look hot! Go crazy with accessories and you can really up the caliber of this simple outfit. Anything goes with your shoes but, for the most part, higher heels can be worn with these styles. There are so many cute options out there that it's a great choice for those of us who rarely, if ever, wear shorts.
Then, of course, there are jean capris, a summer staple for all of us. Make sure to go for a thinner denim that hugs your curves in all the right places, it will hold you in and still be comfortable even on those 100 degree days. Unless you're super slim and looking to add curves I would avoid the boyfriend style and make sure the crotch of your capris is up where it should be, not resting between your knees like the boys do.
Moral of the story, make sure those capris aren't baggy, hit a couple inches below the knees or below the widest part of your calf, and by God do not rock them with your chunky sneakers (sleek Puma-esque sneakers are fine) or your highest stilettos both will look off. Tighter fits will accentuate your curves and make you look like a bombshell and prevent you from worrying about bending over in public the way shorts can.
If you listen to style experts like Tim Gunn (who I love btw because he's the perfect combination of bitchy and tactful) capris are a big no-no for pretty much everyone. Unless you're a model, tall and thin with nary a curve to speak of, you might look a little heavier and/or shorter in capris. At least that's what they say. I don't think that's always the case. Personally, I'd rather see a woman in capris than trying too hard with booty shorts that just accentuate every lump and bump we have. I see a lot of it around here and I wish I didn't have to.
Here are some of my favorite types of capris to keep you looking cute and chic all summer. We've got ones that are comfy for running around, being athletic or we've got capris that you can dress up and take out, unlike the man in your life who you can spiff up all you want but you still can't take him anywhere (luckily I don't have that)!
First up, the simplest, easiest Capri style, leggings. To properly rock leggings choose a dark shade (pref. black honestly) and ALWAYS wear a shirt that covers your bum. I like leggings under mini dresses, tunics and longer flowy tops. They look best with wedges, flats or thong sandals or for more casual days flip flops. I personally don't think they really work with dressier shoes and definitely avoid the boots or what's the point in wearing a capri length legging?
Then, also a cute casual choice, capri yoga pants. These are best left for the gym, hanging around home or running errands. Please make sure they fit snugly but not too tight and that you're wearing panties that aren't going to give you a VPL (visible panty line). These look great with tanks and tees but keep your accessories to a minimum. I like those with a cute foldover waist with an adorable pattern or fun color!
For causal days running around town or hitting the mall capris in sporty materials are great to keep you cool without showing off too much. These are great for those transitional days in spring or fall or for cool/rainy summer days. Worn with a tight top and cute shoes there is no reason you can't look fashionable while still being comfortable.
Perhaps my favorite capri look is a dressier jean type pant. Whether it's skinny cargos, simple white jeans or slim fitting leather, dressed up capris look hot! Go crazy with accessories and you can really up the caliber of this simple outfit. Anything goes with your shoes but, for the most part, higher heels can be worn with these styles. There are so many cute options out there that it's a great choice for those of us who rarely, if ever, wear shorts.
Then, of course, there are jean capris, a summer staple for all of us. Make sure to go for a thinner denim that hugs your curves in all the right places, it will hold you in and still be comfortable even on those 100 degree days. Unless you're super slim and looking to add curves I would avoid the boyfriend style and make sure the crotch of your capris is up where it should be, not resting between your knees like the boys do.
Moral of the story, make sure those capris aren't baggy, hit a couple inches below the knees or below the widest part of your calf, and by God do not rock them with your chunky sneakers (sleek Puma-esque sneakers are fine) or your highest stilettos both will look off. Tighter fits will accentuate your curves and make you look like a bombshell and prevent you from worrying about bending over in public the way shorts can.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
bareMinerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen
I'm all for getting your sunscreen any way you can, whatever it takes to make you feel better about your SPF protection. While I'm just terrified of the lobster-like effects of the sun on my super pale skin I understand that's not the case for everyone, there are those "lucky" ones who don't burn even if outside all day but that doesn't mean you can scrimp on sunscreen. Sun exposure causes skin cancer. PERIOD. We all have to protect ourselves and if you're timid about putting creams and lotions on your delicate skin then I think I've found your match, bareMinerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen. At $28 it's a little bit of a splurge as far as sun protection goes but if you're going to use it, and save yourself from the aging and cancer causing rays of the sun, it's worth it.
This powder is pigmented so you can skip your regular dose of bareMinerals foundation and use this as coverage instead if you're in need of less this summer. It also works wonderfully under or over bareMinerals SPF 15 foundation or Mineral Veil. It comes in three shades, Light, Medium and Tan but apparently doesn't cater to those darker than tan. I've always found this to be a huge disappointment just as much as it is when the palest shade is too dark for us extremely fair girls. What is up with that?
As usual this one is chock full of vitamins and antioxidants and free of harmful additives like parabens and sulfates. I admit I'd like to look more into doing away with things like this in my routine but I haven't yet out of sheer laziness and cheapskate-ness. This Micronized Titanium Dioxide formula also will not clog pores and helps keep you shine free during the day, acting as a physical shield against the aging UVA rays and burn causing UVB rays.
So keep those mugs protected any way that works for you and remember, just because you're not burning doesn't mean you're not doing damage to your skin. While you're at it why not splurge on a new pair of celebrity-huge sunnies to protect those peepers.
Friday, July 1, 2011
China Glaze Purple Panic (Neon) with Swatches
First of all let me just acknowledge that it's awkward to photograph your pedicure and I'm sorry for this blurry shot. That's probably half the reason why most nail polish swatches on the web are of hands. Secondly, I know some people have problems with feet so I apologize if you are one of them, since my pedicures last a heck of a lot longer than my manicures you'll have more hand swatches for your viewing pleasure.
First things first, China Glazes Purple Panic is NOT purple. That is one of my big pet peeves. I'm the girl who loves purple and although I'm embracing pink a lot more these days it's still a long way down from my top picks of purple and teal. This shade is most definitely pink, almost a bright pink fuchsia color. In the bottle I get a tad bit more purple than I get on the nail. The shade almost perfectly matches the pink on my "I love Shoes" flipflops from Payless (aren't they cute?)
As with all China Glaze polishes (my favorite by the way) the wear is wonderful, especially for the toes. I did have a tricky time getting it off however so after trying in vain to rush a polish change on my tootsies I had to rush and re-polish because I didn't have time to scrub and scrub. This could be avoided with a basecoat and/or some patience which I have in short supply.
I realize some of the colors are hard to find if they were limited edition but I'm bringing you my personal collection for now. If you're lusting after a color there's always ebay or makeupalley.com. If you don't know about Makeupalley you have to try it out. Sign up for an account, post your unwanted makeup items (used or new, preferably with pictures) and make/receive requests with other members. You pay shipping and end up with new to you makeup items. If you have any questions about makeupalley, please leave me a comment or shoot me an email drugofchoicebeauty (at) yahoo (dot) com and I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Face-Off Friday: Drew Barrymore
I can't believe it's Friday already! This week has flown by and it's time for another edition of Face-off Friday! Today I'm politely asking for who you'd like to see featured on Face-Off Friday so leave me your suggestions in the comments box!
This week's looks couldn't be more different from haircolor to makeup to clothing style, they're all up for debate on the beautiful Drew Barrymore. Drew's a fun actress but she makes an even better CoverGirl as showcased by these two amazing, and completely opposite, recent advertisements for the company. Take a look....
In the first shot we have Drew with her honey blonde highlighted locks, a look she had for a little while. It's quite classy and versatile, she could play any role with this 'do or just duck the paps in Hollywood. I love how the red lip and smoky eye elevate this hairstyle into uber-sexy territory. It just goes to show how easy you can change your look with a little makeup. Even the dress in this ad is classy and sophisticated while still being fun and very Drew-esque. I can't ever imagine Drew Barrymore looking boring.
In the second picture and one of Drew's newest for the brand, she's gone all out with her new auburn haircolor. We've seen her with every haircolor imaginable from dark to platinum and I just might consider saying this is my favorite. The chameleon really rocks this shade and it looks fantastic with her complexion. This is definitely a stand out from the crowd kind of look but it doesn't overpower with minimal makeup, just a peach cheek and lip and a slightly purple smoky eye with fantastic lashes. Even the dress in this shot is sex bomb! The cutouts are fun and flirty and I'm dying to see what the rest of the outfit actually looked like.
So ladies, what do you think? To me it's a toss up but if I had to choose I'd go with the more adventurous red just because I love how Ms. Barrymore can still surprise us after all these years. She's seriously looking better than she has in a long time! WTG Drew!
This week's looks couldn't be more different from haircolor to makeup to clothing style, they're all up for debate on the beautiful Drew Barrymore. Drew's a fun actress but she makes an even better CoverGirl as showcased by these two amazing, and completely opposite, recent advertisements for the company. Take a look....
In the first shot we have Drew with her honey blonde highlighted locks, a look she had for a little while. It's quite classy and versatile, she could play any role with this 'do or just duck the paps in Hollywood. I love how the red lip and smoky eye elevate this hairstyle into uber-sexy territory. It just goes to show how easy you can change your look with a little makeup. Even the dress in this ad is classy and sophisticated while still being fun and very Drew-esque. I can't ever imagine Drew Barrymore looking boring.
In the second picture and one of Drew's newest for the brand, she's gone all out with her new auburn haircolor. We've seen her with every haircolor imaginable from dark to platinum and I just might consider saying this is my favorite. The chameleon really rocks this shade and it looks fantastic with her complexion. This is definitely a stand out from the crowd kind of look but it doesn't overpower with minimal makeup, just a peach cheek and lip and a slightly purple smoky eye with fantastic lashes. Even the dress in this shot is sex bomb! The cutouts are fun and flirty and I'm dying to see what the rest of the outfit actually looked like.
So ladies, what do you think? To me it's a toss up but if I had to choose I'd go with the more adventurous red just because I love how Ms. Barrymore can still surprise us after all these years. She's seriously looking better than she has in a long time! WTG Drew!
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