Ecig or a packastogs.

vs

My boyfriend and I wanted to quit smoking together, and he was set on the Ecigarette idea. I was a little iffy about it but he did some research and surprised me with one! Im so happy with the change. No more stinky hands, hair and presance period. No more frantically looking for a lighter or matches or using my stove and getting irritated after it takes forever, leaves a resedue on the stove and falls apart. It doesnt hit as hard so you kinda wonder where the rest of the hit is. Its safer for everyone. & better for you, Its none the less good for you but better then a cigarette. Its nicotine you need til you can ween off of it period. Its nicotine - the unknown 4,000 chemicals that not many people know of but i know of one that is bad enough: rat poisin. I still feel better bout smoking it outside or where no one can see me atleast when Im in public, i dont think its a good idea for kids to see me walking through the mall and think its ok to smoke, but at hom like this very moment I can sit in the comfort of my desk chair and hit it with out worrying about ash and tar residue all over my room. We have the "Smoke Free" ecig purchased at one of those kiosks. Idk the difference as to which ones are better or worst but it gets the job done.

Other random good points: Recyclable filters, can change out battery for any color any time, good deals! Theres different levels, flavors, filters and much more. check out the site here.

There is a huge contraversy on the safety on an e cigarette but come on!! How much better are normal cigarettes? Neither one is good but im stickin with the one i can recharge everyday! Im glad I switched. I wont lie though at a point here n there I want to light up a real one but im sure its because those chemicals are addicting.

with a little love and procrastination, april

Once upon a time..

a girl searched high and low, here and there & one day stumbled upon ....
The Naked Palette. Aftera long couple of years wait, waiting list and out of stock.
It was hers!
& she lived happily ever after.
The end.
xoxo

It is what it is..

"If Mother Nature didn't like curves, She would've made the world flat."

I was wearing this pink lipstick at work today and an older filipino customer loved it but said shes not going to even try because shes too dark.. & I told her that the red she had tried on was lovely on her and its all good because the darker the berry the sweeter the juice. lol it was classic.

Lust trys (Stuff I spotted and am lusting for from People Style Watch October 2011 issue (Best mag ever))

burts bees gentle face cream

Revlon - colorstay mineral bronzer


Ember Skye ‘Shelly’



Christian Siriano for Payless




Alexander McQueen Leopard skull silk-chiffon scarf

MICHAEL KORS Tortoise Hinge Bangle

Last but not least but this is MUST HAVEEE!!!
CHANEL CREAM BRONZER

I wont lie, i <3 Kim Kardashian. Shes hott. Shes annoying and id rather not hear her speak most of the timebut she makes pretty much anything look good&she has great taste. & thats good enough to make mea fan. I wonder what shed look like really fat though? lol

i need to expand my horizons.

For some reason gareth Pugh's work is quite intriging and I fancy it.

WTF!

Damn, I'm not into VMA's the global awards and alla that but since I been on twitter urrybady and they mama just so happen to be on that topic and because of that, I had learned that LIL WAYNES talent has died. Since How to love I see that man completely differently. I mean wtf was that? Were you sober when you were creating that shit because there was no talent or inspiration involved atleast nothing weezy affiliated. Whats going on, Did you sell your self too short this time? To the point you lose respectable fans? Then i heard word he dropped his album at the VMAs ok you might be a boss and all but drop something tight. I was listening to some leaked songs online and they were just horrible, just horrible. RIP WEEEZY!!

PS, You will be missed, Like my sista dissed you on your pink shoes, Im dissin you on your skinny jeans...

here comes the rain, and fall and holidays&shopping

Kids: I HAVE TO WORK, HE CANT GET SICK. THIS WILL KEEP HIM WARM!

Face: SQUEEKY CLEAN, SHOCKING NEW FAVE.



Fashion: COLE HAAN KEDRA MINI TOTE IN A FAB CORAL , GREAT DEAL TOO


Brains: GETTER DONE!

Some days, you just want to remember.

17-3,nuff said.





=)big tat session booked with my favorite artist of all time Megan www.808tattoo.com
xoxo

Feenin'

4:15 in the 415.

www.sfmade.org

Is anybody out there on the grind like me?

I very rarely watch tv nowadays.. but I have the season 1 of "How to make it in America" on my laptop . I watched it for the first time time last night and im hooked! I LOOOOVE it. Its so modern, easy to relate to, filled with art, fashion, passion and greatlooking men! + a good story line. Anywho, I was really bummed because I had heard that series was just a pilot and they werent going to mak any new seasons but I googled it and it said season 2 should start airing on June 24th 2011! Yay, 9 more daysss!!!! I hope it does =)

Masta Ace- Da grindOne of my all time favs.<3 Ape- ul sauce ;)

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"My face is my fortune, thats why im totally broke."

BEACHES, 1988
One of my favorite movies since I was about 5. This movie not only reminds me of me and my best friend because of there classic looks but also because my bff can sing her octive range little heart out.




“But enough about me, let’s talk about you . . . what do you think about me?”
CC Bloom

FAVORITE TONERS for oily skin.

1) NARS
"This clear toning lotion works by balancing the skin while adding essential moisture. It controls oil and visibly tightens pores with raspberry extract and imparts a healthy, polished glow. Botanicals including aloe and green tea condition and soothe skin."

My new favorite for sure. It work like a charm with my skin and really makes it feel fresh and perfected.



2) LUSH - POPULAR TONER
"Popular toner for normal to oily skin.
Tea Tree water is the one we recommend for oily skin, especially if it's leading to teenage spottiness. (Tea tree, or ti-tri as it's called in it's native Australia, is the most amazing multi-purpose first-aid item: scratches, spots, stings; you name it and ti-tri fixes it). Anyway, we use tea tree water in our toner to cleanse, soothe and clear blemishes. We add grapefruit water to tone and detoxify your skin and juniperberry to refresh and stimulate it, all leading to a happier, less congested state of affairs in the facial department. Juniper is said to refresh tired spirits too, so feel free to spray your face with it when you're feeling drowsy"

My all time favorite for years. my go to. my number 1 forever toner. I like this one because it has a spray effect that gives that hydrating evening skins oils feel but by just spritzing doesnt clean deep down.


3) CLARINS
"This alcohol-free lotion gently removes all traces of Cleansing Milk and stimulates and refreshes the skin while respecting its natural pH and moisture level. The skin is perfectly clean and ready for skin care products to be applied. "

I use this once in a while because I like to take breaks from my go tos just to shock it and keep my skin from getting to used to a product. the only thing was this one went reallly fast!

There is no possible way I could live without toning! I wash my face atleast 2x a day and that includes toning and moisturizing. I come across woman every single day that tell me they have oily skin and there looking for a foundation that will suit that but dont even moisturize! well hello first of all you NEEED to tone and you NEED to moisturize! Then I pretty much build them up with a prescription and it always contains one of these toners since MAC doesnt make one. we really should. Anywho, for nonbelievers THE BENEFITS OF TONING ARE:
* Remove dirt and makeup residue
* Complement the cleansing process
* Refine pores and tighten pores temporarily
* Make skin feel fresh and clean
* Remove excess oil from the skin
* Refresh tired complexion
* Whisk away impurities
* Reduce the appearance of fine lines
* Increase blood circulation
* Restore your skin’s natural pH balance
* Improve skin tone
* Reduce oil secretion
* Improve the elimination of toxins
* Speed up cell turnover
* Promote sloughing of dead skin cells

Goodluck to all you with your skin journeys, <3 a skinbuf or a skin product junkie whatever youd call it... xoxo

Gone & back..

heller. Since Ive last blogged I went on my fabulous trip back to sf and can I just say it was just grand! It couldnt have been better, best vacay and best birthday ive ever celebrated! Saw a ton of my family and friends, got my hair did, had a beautiful 4 star hotel room, a limo, tables at the club.. Went to the giants game! everything, crackin. I wish I had pics to post but let me just start off by saying, I lost so much shit! uhg. I first lost my gucci glasses at taco tuesday @ el toritos in burlingame, then my ID.. 15 minutes befor I needed to get into the club where we had our tables- my birthday night! then my credit card at another club we went to & last but not least.. My camera.. the last night I went out befor I came back to hawaii. Simply, heartbreaking.. I cried for hours on the plane.. I couldnt even look out the window when the plane was lifting off.. but My trip was amazing. I jsut wish I had the pics to show! =( all I know is, some one looks fly in my glasses, someones getting in the club with my ID & Some one musta looked at my camera after they stole it like "damn this bitch is pretty" hahaha.. anyways, Coming back the first couple days was actually a little depressing.. Luckily I have good friends here especially my friend Ciara.. We were hanging out and I thought "lets go get a tattoo.." & this is what we both got on our right foot.. lol

Since Ive been back Ive done some shopping and got some stuff I want to review also from my trip.. til next time. toodles.

The darker the berry the sweeter the juice..

In other words, I went even darker! I just colored my hair a dark brown black.. I even tried toning it and its still coming through kinda red.. Not diggin it So I picked up my fav color line lol.. I first picked Natural Instincts in Midnight black its the "updated version" called 'Natural Instincts Vibrant'.. But then after doing some reseach and reading some of the reviews I read about lrich blackl # 37 in the creme formula. I usually don't like creme formula color because my hair is so thick but it worked like a charm. It went on nicely, less smell and less spill. It is so dark there's almost a blue tint to it! Perfect to get out the warmth and really give me that deeep dark olor I'm going for. I'm very pleased! Not to mention I got two boxes for like 3.00!!!!! It was on sale for 5.99 a box, then I came across a copon for 5 dollars off two boxes then because I was shooping attt walgrens they give you dollars of ur next purchase and I got 4 back from that and bam.. It ended up only being like 3 dollars! And my hair loooooks amazizing!



xoxo.
A

Gorgeous skin for all ages =)

Lancome Genefique or Estee Lauder Advanced night repair serum?

I was looking for something just to give my skin a boost.. Nothing to anti age because im not exactly there yet and when I am I'll need all the products in the world to actually work for me. I was first drawn to the Estee Lauder Advanced night serum because of my sister but when I had first tried it I thought I was getting an allergic reaction it but I think I was just having allergies because my niece and I both had sore swollen eyes, I decided to give it another try and I really loved it. I instantly the next morning saw a difference, I actually didnt know why until I realized the SERUM! I tried a two day sample from a friend that works for Estee Lauder, & then I tried Lancomes Genefique from another friend that works for Lancome. Ill admit Im still in the process of trying it & nothing! It says it works in 7 days, Why do I want to wait 7 days.. When I can have an instant glow? That and the price point of the advanced night serum is way lower then Genefique. Im going to finish my 7 day trial with genefique but I actually already purchased the Estee Lauder Serum & Eye cream =) So excited.. I just want it for those days I feel like my skins starting to feel boring or something.. Not forever plus Genefique says anyti aging on packaging but claims its for all ages.. a little contradicting.. The only thing about the EL serum is theres a day and night version so you have to get both for either day or night.. Im not too sure what the difference is but I got a GWP with the EL so Ill be able to review it as well.


Genefique ($98.00 for 1.7 fl. oz) :
Anti aging
Smells nice
Use for day or night
Tend to make me feel more oily then usual

Estee Lauder Night Repair Serum ($77.50 for 1.7 fl. oz) & Advanced night repair eye ($49.50):
Works instantly!!! (Winner for me)
Felt as if it balanced my skin oil
Protects skin befor damage even happens!

xoxo
April

Project lose 25 pounds: Detox

7 Day detox pill- Topratedatburners.com
(Product Review)

Since I began my process of losing 25 pounds, Ive lost 13. I ordered lipovoz and the 7 day detox to help with the last 10 or so. When I started this pill 7 days ago I had already lost 10 pounds in about 3 1/2 weeks from dieting and excersize only. I believe its a possiblist i might have lost the other 3 from this pill but I honestly doubt it. I was still working out and eating exceptionally healthy.

My main concerns were feeling sick. I didnt have that problem. I began taking it befor lunch last sunday and started the lipovox as well 6 detox & 1 lipovox.. continually did it through out the week and finished the bottle with breafast today. I am glad I wont be taking 6 massive pills anymore but I am going to continue the Lipovox- Its a money back guarentee if it doesnt work!

I only got the detox pills because I heard it was good to detox befor losing weight, too bad they didnt really work but at least they were only like 10.00 they might work for other people but not me =( oh well.. Some things work for some people, some things dont.
xoxo
April

Btw Im starting my 3 day diet tommorow, It worked wonders for me befor I lost like 35 pounds in a month befor, im only trying to lose ten now so well see how it goes!

Goodbye Orange hair! (hair product review)

I love orange hair dont get me wrong, When I get my hair done I tell my fabulous hairstylist exactly what to add to get the copped orange Im going for and I've turned a few stylist on to Loving the orange copper I must say!

Im ready to go dark, yes befor spring & yes befor summer! I was tempted to go black but Im sure I will go light sooner than later. Ive learned to really love and trust Clairols- Natural Instincts line, Its pretty much all Ill use from a drug store and I loved it when I went red in December.. First I'm reviewing the Natural Instincts Brass Free in Medium Brown.

Im only coloring the coppery parts of my hair from my former highlilghts & orange golden tone with the brass free. I'm preparing for my trip in April =) Gotta go there bangin on em' haha.

Once again On in ten minutes, leave in for ten. Im not sure if they added a little blue or green to cancel out the red / orange or if its a medium brown hair color- Only bad thing about box color, your not formulating it. Once again, Chemicals are chemicals- Theres no difference between box and professional color besides the stylist and I say that as a Professional hair stylist.

At first I wasnt sure what to expect, I read a couple of reviews and read great things. I just wanted to get rid of the brass and prepare for my dramatic change coming up- Which is going to be a rich dark brown! While washing it out it was very ashy- a good sign ash is opposite of brass!

It was a lot darker then I was expecting, Not a bad thing whatsoever in my case, being that Im was planning on going even darker in a few weeks.


I wokeup the next morning and saw the parts of my hair that werent color and it was still lighter and more red so I decided to color it all dark sooner then I wanted to.

So once again I applied 2 boxes of the Natural Instincts in Ebony Mocha!
To me- dark hair id dark hair and Im not too fond of it, Its not greatly flattering but its safe. Im happy with it =) It processes fastand has a soft shine- I like that its not desgustingly dark and Im sure it will fade a little befor my trip. All good.

Befor:
Red base with Copper highlights galore

After:
Dark Ebony Mocha Delight

Hope this was helpful..
xoxo,
April