Wednesday, August 06, 2014
Press Release | OCC Unknown Pleasures - Fall/Winter 2014
I'm dying over those lip tars! Which ones are your faves from this collection?
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
#SmoothSummer | When It Counts - Gilette Fusion Proglide Flexball Razor
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If I had to describe my fiance's method to shaving, I'd say there isn't one. (Sorry babe!) I've noticed that there's really no point when he looks in the mirror and says, "Oh yeah, it's totally time to shave." From week to week he can go from Grizzly Adams to clean shaven and back to Willie Robertson. I've been told that he's considered "the man" since he can grow his facial hair pretty fast but I'll have take his word for it.
When I asked him if he wanted to check out a new razor to try out, I expected him to drag his feet on it since I caught him right in the beginning of trying to grow out a beard that would make Zach Galifianakis proud but he surprisingly went.
#ourwalmartalwayslookspickedover
We went straight to Walmart where we found the Gilette Fusion Proglide Flexball Razor and gave it a try. He says he loves the flexball part because he's able to maneuver the razor in just about any position to get a nice, close shave. He also has pretty sensitive skin and likes that this razor doesn't break him out.
Personally, I think whatever makes my fiance happy is what I like to see him in and that I find him attractive with or without facial hair so I really have no personal preference (I just like to break his chops) but I do think that there are times when being clean-shaven is a total must - no ifs, ands or buts.
When you should have a clean-shaven face:
- Any professional meeting. Whether you're discussing a raise, meeting the owner of the company or going in for an interview, a clean-shaven face is the best face to put forward. A lot of different companies have different rules for facial hair as well as different careers may be more lax with it. Going fresh-faced is playing it safe and definitely covers the base until you can find out if they're cool with your beard.- Meeting the parents. New girlfriend that you actually like and want to impress her parents? A babyface is the way to go. Some parents are just not down with Duck Dynasty look until they know you better.
- Your wedding. Some people may disagree with this because "the person you're marrying is marrying you for you" but if you show up to your own wedding looking like you haven't seen the sun in a few years - not to mention take a billion pictures like that - your new wife might be a little upset.
- If you can't grow a beard. My fiance likes to call these people "Patches O'Hoolihan" (he says it with love, I promise!)
- But anything goes in November. Apparently, this is the month that you can get away with (almost) anything having to do with facial hair. I give you "No-Shave November". Ladies, does this apply to us as well?
Make sure to check out Hairspray and Highheel's Smooth Faces of Summer Pinterest Board for ideas and inspiration on clean-shaven faces:
So when do you think it's necessary for your fiance/husband/boyfriend to have a clean-shaven face? How does he normally wear his facial hair?
#SmoothSummer #CollectiveBias
Monday, August 04, 2014
MAC Please Me Lipstick - Swatches & review
Hello my little mamacitas! I am so sorry for the irregular posts. Guys, I'm not going to lie. I've been exhausted lately. We have t-minus a month until Baby XO comes, we're FINALLY closing on a (new) house, I was sick all last night and it's just been happening so fast. It's been insane!
Please Me is described as a matte mid-tone warm pink lipstick.
I would describe this as more of a yellow-y medium rose that is semi-matte with a sheen. The formula is surprisingly very smooth and not drying at all. I would say wear-time is about four to five hours. I do want to note that this lipstick is one of those that just looks different on just about every skintone. On Temptalia, it's a fun, bright pink but on The Misty Mom, it's more of a muted, toned-down pink. On my NC20 pale skin, I'd say this pulls almost peachy pink. Just something I thought was funny and wanted to give a heads up on :) Lastly, I know some people hate it but I love that MAC lipsticks all are vanilla-scented. Yummm!
MAC Please Me Lipstick
Overall: I've been on the lookout for the most perfect pink for a pale skintone and while this one is beautiful, I feel like I'm still searching for a more pink pink. The for 'Please Me' is incredibly smooth and for me, wasn't drying at all.
MAC Please Me Lipstick - Buy | Price: $16
Have you found your perfect pink lipstick? Any recommendations?