Misikko gifted me this
pink ceramic flat iron and is something I'm definitely going to be using daily. My hair is naturally wavy and though I prefer it that way on most days, it's nice to change it up and wear it straight once in awhile. Check out the difference:
Even if you want tousled curls, I think starting with a straight base gives your hair a more polished effect. I've been so accustomed to using an old school gold
Helen of Troy 1.5 inch barrel curling iron. I can't seem to part with it though I will give it a whirl with the
flat iron one of these days. I hear it works just as well!
After, I use hairspray to keep the curls in tact keeping it nice and light without weighing it down.
Bedhead's Hard Head is the hairspray of my choice but a lot of people do like B
ig Sexy Hair as well. You can add a shine spray or gloss after- I like
Abba Pure Shine Spray- it smells so good.
I don't wash my hair everyday and as disgusting as that sounds I try to go for as long of a period as I can without having to. I use the pink
Pureology shampoo and conditioner and if I don't have time to blow dry I'll occasionally use
Agadir Oil to tame any frizz or flyaways.
cache dress, aldos shoes
The last time I wore a long formal gown was most probably in high school for prom, which dating myself was almost 10 years ago. This dress is actually from my cotillion on my 18th birthday and fortunately my mom saved it so I was able to wear it for the Glide SF Legacy Gala. Because of that, I was at an advantage that no one would have the same exact outfit since at the benefit I did notice a lot of double ensembles which would be my worst nightmare. Sad I didn't get a photo of the back part since it dips into such a sexy deep low v but I'm happy the straps for the halter stayed up since this dress literally feels like it weighs a ton. Anyway, this event was something really dear to me since I've volunteered and served meals here several times for the past couple of years now and it's such a moving and humbling experience. If you've seen the movie The Pursuit of Happyness with Will Smith, this is the church it was based on. A lot of people attended this black-tie affair to raise funds for the programs that Glide Foundation provides and if you ever want to give back to the community this is a rewarding way to do so.
jcrew plaid top, sperry topsider boat shoes, rayban sunglasses
I've been wearing this shirt non-stop since I got it. Something about the colors that make me feel happy every time I put it on. I get a bunch of emails asking for suggestions of places to eat so I've been trying to tweet more the names of the restaurants I dine at. Today, I ate at
Sol Food in San Rafael and opted for the chicken combo instead of my usual
bistec that I've always ordered in the past. The limeade is amazing-- that is, anything you could drink out of a jar just makes it that much more awesome and the hot sauce is an absolute must!
Celebrated Maverick's 3rd birthday in Disneyland for the 4th of July weekend. Literally consumed more fried foods I'd eat in a month in just this trip alone but was worth it since this is definitely the place to be for fireworks. For the holiday they do special shows and the
World of Color is definitely a must-see. Not a huge roller coaster fan but really enjoyed all the rides. My favorite had to be
California Screamin' and whoever thought the idea of a fast pass was pure genius. Anyway, the heat was a tad uncomfortable but we cooled off swimming in the pool midday since taking the monorail back and forth to our hotel was a breeze. Plus with all the waterslides we had a blast even outside the park and was absolutely a perfect way to do it up for his big bash.
