Current Obsession: Ombre Hair

The "e" in ombre is supposed to have a little accent mark over it, but I don't know how to do that on a keyboard (and I don't feel like googling it) so just bear with me here.

Is ombre hair not the cutest, smartest hairstyle ever invented?? I am pretty sure it's one of those hairstyles where in 20 years we will look and be like WTF were we thinking! But for now, I think it's sooo cute. For starters, it adds an element of style to otherwise boring haircuts. It also allows us to get our hair colored way less often which is a huge plus! Cuts down on cost and helps your hair's health because of less processing.

I am in the beginning stages of my ombre (only like a year too late). I am just growing out my blonde for a few months and then I will have to get the root colored blended to the outgrown blonde. The key to the ombre is to not look like its grown out roots, hence the term "ombre" which refers to the graduated or shaded effect of color. Think of it like a rainbow, all the colors blend together, you can't really see where one starts and ends.

Another cool thing about this hair style is that you can vary the versions of it. It can be subtle like Jessica Biel's above, or more drastic like Guliana Rancic below.


Cute, right!

My goal hairstyle is below. Here's to hoping!

Hello!

Omg. I literally suck! I have been more than a slacker for the last few months when it comes to the blog. There are reasons for this:
1. Well, I am lazy.
2. I had serious writer's block. Kind of like Dave Chapelle. It's a lot of pressure having a blog.
3. Work has been really busy.
4. That's all the excuses I can think of at this point in time.

So I am going to start blogging again. It might cut into my brain rotting time each night (aka watching reality television), but that won't be such a bad thing.

Father's Day Gift Guide

It's that time of year again. Time to shower all the dads in your life with love. AKA buy them presents!

Sometimes dads are hard to buy for because well, if they're like my dad, they already have everything!

Here are some ideas for different kinds of dads:

Gadget Dad:
iPad

Bose Companion Speakers

Stylish Dad:
Hermes Tie

Loafers


Boat Shoes




Chef Dad:

Le Creuset 5 qt French Oven



Pugeot Chateaunuf Salt and Pepper Mills

Sporty Dad:

Event Tickets

Hmm that's all I can think of for sports. These are just a few ideas, but remember the most important thing when gift giving is to put some thought into it. No point on spending your hard earned dollars if the receiver won't like it.

Happy Father's Day to the dads out there!

Vent Time

I can't hold my tongue anymore. Girls that are over the top need help. Erin to the rescue.

Some girls need to realize that there's a fine line between glamorous and over the top. Like for example, wearing a little mascara and lip gloss to the gym- ok, wearing fake eyelashes to the gym- not ok.

I am not an innocent party here, I used to wear some ridiculous things, but as you get older you learn (in theory) the line between nicely dressed and overdone.

I think one of the problems is that girls/women want to dress exactly how they see celebs dress. Let's remind ourselves that they are CELEBRITIES, they are living in a different world and can wear whatever they want. We civilians need to dress like normal people otherwise we look ridiculous.

Take for example, Kim Kardashian. Everyone seems to think she is one of the best dressed celebrities. I think she dresses cute, but not really my style, because to me she always looks over the top and overdone. Too many accessories, too much cleavage, big hair, sky high heels, pounds of make up. To me this style screams, NOTICE ME, I'M AN ATTENTION WH*RE.





I think that Diane Kruger is a good example of how to dress. Her style is fashion forward but not over accessorized and not too in your face.





Another important thing to consider when dressing yourself is where you're going. Probably the most important question to ask yourself before you leave your house "is this appropriate for where I am going?" Just because you have a cute outfit on doesn't mean you should be wearing it.

Obsession: Summer Sweaters

These are the cutest sweaters ever. We all know what the #1 problem with sweaters is, they make you look fat. That's why summer sweaters are so genius, because they are pretty much just pieces of yarn crocheted together to amazing cuteness!

Everywhere I look, there's a nother celeb wearing one, this means it's a must have for summer.

Here is Selena Gomez with JB in Hawaii, so cute as a swimsuit cover up! Nevermind JB sticking his hand down his pants...



Another great thing about them is their versatility. You can wear them with pretty much anything, jeans, shorts, skirts, bikini, to work, to dinner, to lunch, etc etc.

I got a couple cute ones from Nordstrom (Free People) and LF Stores are packed with them (a little pricey though).

Here is a couple from lulu's.com and nordstrom.com. These are ok, but there are definitely much cuter ones out there! Click pic to follow...

MAKE UP FOR EVER Waterproof Mascara

What woman wants to be seen with no make up on? Not me, that's fosho! Even at the pool. Obviously you can't keep your make up on if you dunk your head under, but there if there is one thing that can save you, it's waterproof mascara.

I found this AMAZING one at Sephora. It.works.wonders. I wish I could wear it every single day, but it is too hard to get off for that.





It's an absolute must for summer. Click on link to buy from Sephora. It's a little pricey but well worth it.

Ole Henriksen Ultimate Eye Lift Gel

Well, since I wake up every morning with a new wrinkle, my skin care regimen is getting crazier as the days pass. I am always on the prowl for anything to help me look younger.

I went to Sephora a couple weeks ago to buy some much needed lip gloss (because I only have 250 tubes in my collection) and when I was leaving, they were handing out free samples of this eye gel. I of course put some on as soon as I got in my car to leave and immediately fell in love. It gives a little cooling sensation and instantly depuffs and brightens your eyes.

As soon as I ran out of my sample, I went and bought it from Sephora. I have been using it every morning for 3 weeks now and I see a major difference. It is a miracle worker. All my crows feet are almost gone and I have no dark circles. When used under eye primer, makes your make up sooo smooth. Click on pic above to purchase.


Stamp of Approval!