Back to School!?

Don't worry, this blog post is not me saying that going back to school is cute (except for all the first day outfits, of course!). Yesterday, in a sort of 'get to know each other' activity, a question asked, "What are two things you are good at?" Since I find it odd to write things like that, 'cause no one wants to seem brag-gy, right?.... I asked my friend what she thought I should write and her response: "OH! Painting your nails!" So here we are. (Sorry for the kinda unnecessarily long intro!)

The inspiration is from xSparkage... I shouldn't say inspiration because it's basically the same exact thing buuuuut.... oh well! She used Essie's Turquoise and Caicos and I'm guessing a white nail pen. I, on the other hand, used Sally Hanson's Insta-Dry Fast Nail Color in Mint Sprint and a light blue Avon color in Vintage Blue (similar to the Sephora by OPI color Havana Nights). My version is a touch cheaper.

Anyway, I only wanted to share because of how adorable this is and I have a little trick! Sometimes, using toothpicks to make precise lines and designs works out fabulously, but sometimes, you just end up in a frustrated mess. Well I think I have found a solution to this problem! Instead of going out and buying a new fine-ish tipped nail pen in every color you need, just get one! I recommend getting a basic color, probably white, because black may be a little dark for this. For whatever reason, I have a gold nail pen, so that's what I used.


This is super easy:

• just take your nail pen
• wipe off the excess around the brush with a tissue/paper towel
• pick whatever nail polish color you want
• put a little on a paper plate, some sort of palette, maybe? or i just used an upside down bathroom dixie cup
• dip the pen into the color
• start goin' to town!

It's so simple, easy, and adorable!  If you're not good doing precise things with your not prominent hand, just ask someone to help you out! If it would be easier for me to show you in a short little video tutorial, comment and let me know!
Thanks for reading and hope everybody is having a great week back at school!


Check out xSparkage on YouTube! She's amazing! Or read her blog!

For Goodness Grape!

While I was away on vacation this past week, there was one thing I felt I was missing...   When lying, sitting, reading, and playing bocce on the windy beach, I felt so bad for my poor lips.  Once I got home, I found exactly what I was looking for wrapped up in the most adorable piece of candy packaging: For Goodness Grape Lip Products!  All of the Lip Candies are made with the best ingredients to ensure your pretty little lips are well taken care of.


Of course I admire and applaud all of the stores on Etsy, For Goodness Grape is definitely special and stood out to me from the very first glance. This cute store full of wonderful lip products is run by Lisa, a certified medical assistant.  If that doesn't tell you that For Goodness Grape is a serious store focused around helping you look and feel great... or should I say grape? ;), I don't know what will!  Between that interesting fact and the super professional and just as cute packaging, you can be sure For Goodness Grape is one of the most legitimate stores on Etsy.


The Strawberry Bubble Gum Lip Candy is the perfect base for any gloss or lipstick, ensuring that your lips are soft and smooth before applying anything else.  Additionally, this cute little lip balm smells (and tastes) amazing!  Another favorite of mine?  For Goodness Grape's Lava Lip Icing is a perfect shiny gloss to go over anything, but it can also stand on it's own!  The best part about it? It's 100% NOT sticky!  And while I have no clue what a paraben is, these don't have 'em (that's a good thing!)! 


So if you are in need of some tasty, quality lip products, I highly suggest checking out For Goodness Grape on Etsy for the best budget-friendly lip candies on the web!

We have a winner!

We randomly chose the number 64 and this was the 64th comment:

Super Frugalette said...

http://twitter.com/Superfrugalette/status/19648840572 daily tweet topgun34er(at)hotmail(dot)com

July 27, 2010 4:20 AM 

Congratulations to Super Frugalette for winning the Avon Kids' Shark Towel!  

Stay tuned for more fun giveaways!

Avon Kids Shark Towel Giveaway!

What's cuter than a little kid all wrapped up in a towel?  A little kid wrapped up in a SHARK towel, that's what!  And you can win this towel from Avon for your favorite little guppy!

*Giveaway*

One winner will receive an Avon Kids Hooded Shark Towel (SRP 16.99)

To Enter (Mandatory):

Visit my earlier blog posts and then leave me a comment mentioning something cute I blogged about with the link and your email address :)

Extra Entries (please leave one separate comment for each extra entry):

• E-mail subscribe to this blog (link is under comment box) - 1 extra
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• Blog about this giveaway and post the link in your comment - 3 extra
• Click on one of my Amazon ads and tell me the product and seller - 3 extra

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Contest will run for 2 weeks. Ends at Midnight on the night of July 28, 2010. Open to US  and Canada. Winner will be chosen by online random generator. Winner will be notified by e-mail on July 29, 2010 and will have 3 days to reply or another winner will be chosen.

New Fashion Must-Have: The Mini Moustache Ring!

If I were to ask you the following question: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you want a moustache ring right now?"  You'd probably say a low number or maybe just, "What's a moustache ring?"  Oh, it is only THEE most amazing piece of jewelry you will ever own!  From the moment I first laid eyes on this beaut, I know it was meant to be.  And where can one get such a fantastic little ring? from Punk. Love. Now. !!!

Well now you're probably wondering... what's Punk. Love. Now.?  Punk. Love. Now. is a super cute punk-y store on Etsy run by Mike Briggs and Carrie Love.  It's "A rocking store that custom makes clothes, jewelry, purses, and other fun goodies for you!!"  If you're like me, all you need to see is the moustache ring and you're sold!  But, if there are some skeptics still out there... here are some more adorable things.  Perhaps a strawberry ice cream cone could sway you?  Or, maybe sway on your neck, instead!

Remember Super Mario Brothers? Show you do by wearing a Chain Chomp Hair Clip!







If you're more into the punk-y side of Punk. Love. Now.... these will be right up your alley!
Handmade Skull Button Charm Bracelet
I've got this super fun Punk Love Now Necklace this cute and rocker-y little Punk. Love. Now Signature Hair Clip!




Everything is custom made, like this super cute pair of dice earrings!






 I am also (oddly?) obsessed with this little grape bottle cap magnet! How cute is that magnet?

(sorry about the quality!)



Punk. Love. Now. describes the moustache ring as "Uber cute and unique!!"  Trust me, that does not even do it justice.  At a Sweet 16 Dance Party, the mustache ring was a big hit.  At first, it acted as a distraction to keep us entertained until the party really got started.
While dancing, I accidentily hit someone with the ring and said "SORRY! That was my moustache ring!"  "Your what?" I showed them.... astounded!  "Oh My Gosh! That is so cool!"  They then pretended it was a real moustache on their face, which was hilarious.  So, insta-party on your finger? I think: Yes!


 OMG- so cute.... a cartoon version of Mike and Carrie's dog is the mascot!  And if you've got youngsters, check out their other site, Mr. Blue Puppy Studios (aw!).  While I'm not totally familiar with Yo Gabba Gabba, I think this is the cutest bag... ever?!






So, to bring this post full circle, let me ask you, on a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you want a moustache ring right now?
It's probably a 10+, huh?  GO CHECK OUT PUNK. LOVE. NOW.

Amon Korea Headbands!! :)

Imagine this:  you walk into school on a Monday wearing a brand new, adorable headband you got over the weekend.  It looks great and you didn't even have to spend that much for it.  But then... the unthinkable happens!  On your way to first period you see one.. no, make that TWO! girls wearing the same headband.  You ask yourself, "how could this have happened?" and I know the answer to that.  Although we all love that certain inexpensive store we'll call... Evermore 12, it's obvious we all shop there and wear the exact same things. 

So, to solve your hair wear problems, I recommend wearing a lovely headband from Amon Korea!  These headbands are great... they're comfy, super cute, and hand made!  Some are simple, sporting just a classy braid or maybe two and some are amazing, clearly hand-crafted, stunning works of art you can wear on your noggin!  I'm not joking, they're really pretty.  And best of all, they're all super affordable!  If you're into the hippie-inspired headband look like many celebs, Amon Korea headbands are perfect!  Or, like me, you can just wear them the regular old way and be equally cute!  Amon Korea also offers hats, visors, etc! Plus, (this is awesome) they offer special deals if you buy more than one (which, duh, you would anyway!).  So, if you want a fantastic headband at an even better price, check out Amon Korea on Ebay! 

Take this pretty sequined one, for example.

It's so delicate and makes anyone look totally angelic.

 Same with the adorable daisy headband.

My favorite? 

The Black 'Hollywood Style Double Woven Headband'

 











Other fantastic Amon Korea Headbands:

Hollywood style Hippie Woven Headband

this headband is gorgeous! Hollywood style Flower Headband

 

Hollywood style Hippie Gold Woven Headband

GO TO: AMON KOREA! do it quickly! :)

     

Spiral Solutions Hair Care Review

 http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpiralSolutions

There's no doubt about it: summer time is torture for all hair types.  Between the sun and chlorine, it's tough to keep your tresses in check.  And if you've got curly hair like me, you know just how hard it is to find a product that works.  Lucky for us, I've found seven that do.
Spiral Solutions is an amazing company that uses plenty of natural ingredients, oils, and butters to "keep curls hydrated, nourished, detangled, shiny, bouncy, and frizz-free."  Let me tell you, Spiral Solutions really does do all of that! 

Their shampoo, which comes out later this summer, is a must for curly hair!  (This is coming from the girl who hasn't switched shampoos for four years!)  The Moisturizing Cream Shampoo is sulfate-free (muy importanté) and I would compare directly to DevaCurls NoPoo Shampoo.  The other night, I went swimming, to a bonfire, and then went swimming again, so my hair was knotty, smelled like smoke and chlorine, and needed to be washed.  The Spiral Solutions Shampoo cut through the knots (figuratively, of course) and stench and left my hair soft and super clean.

Afterwards, I used Caitlin's Condition ($14.95 for 8 oz), which is so
rich and creamy.  To style, since my hair is really damaged, I used the Deeply Decadent Moisturizing Treatment ($16.95 for 8 oz) and  then the Curl Enhancing Jelly just in the front where I'm really prone to frizz.  For me, I only use the tiniest bit so it would be totally worth it to pay $23.95 for a 16 oz bottle!  In fact, all of products require only a little bit to work 100%, so the prices are great across the board!

(me and my not-curly-headed sister, Emma) 

This morning, I got a chance to try out some more products.  I used the Strength and Shine Leave-In Protein Spray ($13.95 for 8 oz) followed by the Firm Hold Styling Gel ($12.95 for 8 oz).  I have to be honest, I was very nervous about the word 'gel', which I associate with the dreaded crunchy curls.  But to my very happy surprise... it wasn't crunchy at all!  It dried and looked wonderful!  

Even after swimming, my curls were still defined and pretty!  Later, I used the Repairing Protein Treatment ($16.95 for 8 oz) which is a necessity for all of the damaging effects that the summer has.  

Overall, the entire Spiral Solutions line is fantastic and definitely gets the FuzziestBunnySlippers Seal! I recommend all of the products mentioned above and I'm sure that all of the other Spiral Solution products are great, too.  

Let me know if you've tried any and how they've worked for you!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpiralSolutions