The Kylie Lip Kit: Celebrity hype or a quality product?

Me wearing 22! I ordered Mary Jo K,
but was sent this, a lighter red with some
hints of orange. 

I did it…I fell into the Kardashion/Jenner black hole.  I bought a Kylie lip kit.  I don’t think any of them should be winning a noble peace prize, but I couldn’t deny that Kylie had some amazing colors in her line of matte lipsticks.  It was decided, I was going to get my hands on a lip kit, something that’s harder then it should be.  My first attempt of acquiring one had me following Kylie Jenner and Kylie Cosmetics on both Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat.  I even downloaded her app, but then immediately deleted it when you had to “subscribe” for an additional $2.99 a month to access the full app along with the lip kit restock times.  NOPE, wasn’t gonna do it, but I still got my hands on a kit! I noticed a comment on one of the Kylie Cosmetics Instagram pics saying that they post all the restock announcements, and that’s how I got mine.  In case you’d like to get your hands on one here are the two accounts I follow to get all the announcements, simply.chanelle, and lipkitbykylieupdates.  I guess there was actually one today! I’m sorry I missed it I wanted to be able to include the next time in this post! But if you follow both of these accounts you will defiantly get your hands on one. Also if you decide to give it a shot, go to her website KylieCosmetics.com right at the release time, there usually gone in about 10 minutes or less.  

Now that you know how to get one I can start my review. The lip coast $29.99 and it includes a lip liner and the liquid lipstick.  Some may think that’s high, but I was more bummed about the $8 shipping.  The lip kit arrived in a week, something I was honestly pleasantly surprised about.  I was excited to check it out. First impression, they sent me the wrong color!!! I e-mailed the company and am waiting on a reply.  I didn’t want to open it in case they needed me to send it back, but I did actually think about getting this color, and I wanted to get this posted!  Before I put on any lipstick or gloss I use a lip scrub by lush.  It removes any dead skin and allows for a smooth application.  I started with the lip liner (forgive me I haven’t got the perfect lines down yet), and followed with the liquid color.  With past experience with liquid lipsticks I do suggest using only one layer.  If you do two they kind of fight with each other and tend to flake off.  At first the lip kit felt quite dry on my lips, but I was kind of expecting it.  The dryness did go away after about a half hour.  One great thing about this kit is how light weight it feels! Another liquid lipstick I use is Stila, and that feels so much heavier.  So far I’ve had it on for four hours and it hasn’t smudged or flaked at all, something Stila seems to do a couple hours in, or after eating lunch.   Another plus with the lip kits is that it comes with a perfectly matching lip liner.  When I buy a new Stila color, that’s $20 alone, but they I also need to try to find a matching lip liner for another $20.  So when you look at it like that the lip kit is actually quite a deal.  Over all the lipstick did a pretty old job of staying on through out my day. I applied it at 1:00, and I didn't notice much of a difference until after I had supper tonight. I had ate earlier with it though and it was perfect afterwards so you defiantly don't have to starve yourself to ensure all day color!🙌🏼.  If I had to chose between the Kylie lip kit and Stila's all day liquid lipstick I would choose the lip kit. It was more light weight, flaked less, and it includes a loner that you know will be the right match. I know I'm surprised too! 

Time to take it off! 

On Fleek Assistance Needed

"Your eyebrows are on fleek! What do you use?" After hearing this in class I leaned towards my friend and said "I don't do anything with my eyebrows, am I suppose to?"  The trend that once boggled my mind (why add one more thing to do on our makeup routine list), has now grabbed my attention.  I'm intrigued by things I don't fully understand, like why women are suddenly putting so much effort into the caterpillars that sit above their eyeballs.  Growing up my mother drilled it into my head to not over pluck my eyebrows.  Thank you Peggy for that advice, as for one thing I do notice about peoples eyebrows, is if they don't really have any left.  But besides that I don't pay much attention to them, do a little plucking here and there, but otherwise they just hang out on my forehead. I actually started this post about a month ago, but didn't feel it was good enough to publish, and they I came across a tutorial on Instagram.  A women completely covered up her eyebrows with some form of thick concealer, re-drew them back on, and to top it off added individual fake eye brow hairs to finish her look.  I'm just baffled.  We're talking about eyebrows. Yes I know eyebrow shaping has always been a part of women's beauty routine, I guess I was just ok with mine, but now were coloring them to? I honestly thought that was just once you started getting older and your eyebrows became naturally thinner.  No I'm not judging woman who shape or color in their brows, I'm asking for their help! Like what do I do with my hands? I don't know.  I have dark eyebrows and blonde hair, I think that's a good thing? I also have some what of an arch, but is it "archy" enough?  Should they be fuller? I read a post on Man Repeller that shared the story of a women shaping her eyebrows for the first time at a NYC brow bar.  Yes those are a thing, do we have one in Fargo? I just googled it, apparently Ulta stores have benefit brow bars. Step one: Make appointment.  But how do I know what look I want to achieve? However Ulta's website did provide some helpful tips on what to ask for at your brow appointment, and what products you can use at home to keep up with your new look.  I thought about making an appointment and sharing the results, but honestly a monthly manicure is higher up on my list of self maintenance.  I realize you probably started reading this hoping you could get advice on eyebrow shaping, and clearly I'm not doing my job.  So I found some tips on line! The best advice I found was on elle.com.  This article is nice and short, yet still covers what I consider to be the basic foundation of eyebrow shaping.  Here's the link if your interested!
http://www.elle.com/beauty/makeup-skin-care/how-to/a29006/5-steps-to-your-best-brows-ever/
I also thought I would do a little research on popular products that eyebrow experts seem to love! Anastasia Beverly Hills seems to be a popular brand on the internet and among my friends.  They offer pencils, shaping gel, and tinted brow gel.  It's not the cheapest, but I would consider it to be reasonable.  Elle.com suggest the Sumita Beauty Imlee eye brow pencil for beginners, and its only $11.  Well I hope this helped anyone looking to improve their eyebrow game, and if not, hopefully it at least gave you a good laugh ;) Enjoy tomorrow if you have the day off and remember to thank Martin Luther King Jr. for all the progress and peace he helped our country come achieve.  Hopefully we can all work together to keep moving forward.

Meme credit
http://www.kappit.com/tag/clean-insults/

You don't have a girlfriend

Disclosure: This post features words some may consider inappropriate.  If you don't like approaching serious subjects with a touch of comedy don't read me.  This is a serious subject that needs to be addressed, whether you consider it taboo or not. Ok lets do this!
Slut shaming. I'm over it. We had a discussion in class today about why it's ok for men to have so many sexual partners and it makes them "cool" or more "manly", but if a woman were to do the same they would be considered a slut or a whore. The professor asked why that is. A boy, notice I didn't say a man, asked "are you sure you wanna know" our professor said yes. And the boy said "Cause girls can get wrecked and guys can't." STFU you didn't just say that, every woman is

now after you.  Uhh hey guy I don't think that's what the professor was aiming for...  Here's the first two thing that went through my head 1.If we're using stereotypes I stereotype you as having a serve case of fuck boy.  2. There's no way that someone like that could have a girlfriend when there head seems to be lodged that far up their rear end.  I'm not the type of girl to give attention to such idiotic words, but I've had the intention to write a slut shaming post, and if that wasn't a sign to do it today I don't know what would be. Plus I have a seven page paper to write and that's not gonna happen until I get that door knob out my head. Before I even knew what the words meant, I wondered why there wasn't boy equivalent words for slut, whore what have you. Really like when did this start? When did we start degrading the sex that gives her body to your growing child and then delivers it! Like seriously moms are boss'es and they deserve endless praise.  Most of you may know Amber Rose as Kanye's ex girlfriend, but shes also a hip hop model, actress, and fashion designer.  Through out the year she has became a major advocate for ending slut shaming, and is doing her best to change the "walk of shame" to the "stride of pride!"  I've attached a video that describes some of Rose's strides in promoting self love and getting rid of the haters, Do I suggest sleeping around, no I don't. But what I do suggest is BEING A NICE FREAKEN PERSON!!! Mean people are mean and they suck.  Part of me didn't want to write this because I didn't want to give attention to the boy in my class, but it brought me to a reality that there really are people that think like that, and that needs to stop.  Ok rant over I hope you enjoyed this little sassy post of mine :) I am female hear me roar!! ok I'll stop now sorry.

Is This Real Life???

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Attention Attention scrunchies are back!! If you would have asked me ten years ago or even 2 years ago, I would have said this would not happen and any owners should take action and light all the scrunchies in their possession on fire, and then bury them in an unmarked location.  Yes, I had a strong opinion on the hair accessory, but at the time I wasn't as fond of and appreciative of 90's fashion and 90's grunge as I am today.  Should everyone go out and buy this blast from the past 90's gem? No not really.  Scrunchies are some what of an acquired taste, like fancy cheese or flaming hot Cheetos. But if your ready to dive into scrunchies here's some tips! Affordable and stylish scrunchies can be found at H&M, American Apparel, Forever 21 and even Target. I wish I would have wrote this in the fall so I could suggest velvet scrunchies.  I absolutely adore them! But for spring and summer I love to see floral and pastels during the day and satins and darker colors for going out at night.  Now how to style your hair with a scrunchie.  My favorite way to wear a scrunchie is in a top knot.  First because I love top knots, and second, it gives others a good view of your newest accessory.  The second way I've seen scrunchies being worn is in half ponies, what I like to call the Ariana Grande.  Personally I feel this looks best on people with

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short hair (maybe to your collar bone or just brushing the tops of your shoulders) but I have seen women with longer locks pull it off as well.  And finally the high pony! The high pony is acceptable and adorable but if you wear it on the side of your head I will call you out in public, only if I know you though I'm not that terrible of a person.

You Cant Always Get What You Want

Great song true words. Sometimes life has a way of opening up the clouds, and shitting on you... That's not a very clever or inspirational saying but you can't tell me it's not true. Like I've mentioned in my earlier posts I've been trying to get an internship for this summer. I applied, and applied, and applied. I even had an interview with a Nordstrom store in Bellevue Washington! A perfect city just a lake away from Seattle, a city I feel in love with three years ago. Nordstrom did call me back, but it wasn't to tell me to start packing my bags. I was sad for a minute but decided to move on. The call came at a time where everything wrong seemed to be happening. But in a way maybe that was a good thing. It showed me what was really important, and made not getting the job not so bad. Of course I'm human and I have my moments of wanting to crawl into a cave and never come out, but once I start to get over whatever seems to be bothering me, I do my best to find a positive in the situation. Sure I want be going somewhere this summer, but I really do love Fargo, why not embrace it while I'm here! I get to stay near my family and friends and I don't have to be away from the kids I nanny for and love so much! I get to spend time with my boyfriend and enjoy Fargo's summer weather.  I can go see Tory hunter bat for the Twins at my favorite stadium. I won't miss some of my best friends 21st birthdays, and most importantly I'll be here for the new Jurassic park movie.  I'll stay here this summer, graduate next year, pack up my trailblazer and drive wherever the wind takes me. I'm a person who likes to have her days, weeks, months and years planed. I'm surprisingly calm with this decision of mine to pack up my bags and hope for the best. Maybe I finally realized I'm only 21, and it would be pretty weird for me to already have my life together.

Galetines Day❤️

Happy Galentines day/week/whatever you want to call it! If you have yet to watch Parks and Recreation, Galentines day (invented by the amazing Leslie Knope) is on February 13th, and its a day where you just hang out with all your wonderful gal pals, single or not.  Even though this year I have a wonderful Valentine, whom I'm excited to spend Saturday with, I'm completely fine with anyone who struggles with this holiday, you know why? Because Valentines days sucks when your alone! Every other year I was the girl that bitched and moaned about how stupid Valentines day is and all it was good for is stimulating the economy blah blah blah continue on with the sob story.  Even if you try really hard to not make a big deal out of it, those pesky little emotions settle in, open a bag of Cheetos, and stay in your heart until they feel they've effectively ruined your day.  I cant guarantee Galentines day will make February 14th any better for those of you avoiding it, but heck I'm giving you a reason to hang out with all your favorite lady people! Here's a couple ideas to have a super awesome Galentines day!

1.  Although its not occurring on February 13th, West Acres Theater is playing Magic Mike for five dollars tonight(Monday)!! No not the new one, hence the reason its only five dollars.  Does this film have any plot or main point? No. Is is fun to go to a movie with a bunch of women screaming over Channing Tatum? Yes! Before you hit up the show kick back and have a drink with your gals! (Only for those 21 and over), my apologies if cant participate in some gal drinking time, but in all honestly I really enjoy the slushies at the theater.  Half blue half red is the best way to go. Ok sorry, back to drinks with the girls. Chillies which is conveniently located near west acres theater has margaritas, wine, and domestic taps for three dollars on Mondays, your welcome.  Do not drink and drive! Please drink responsively and have a designated driver to get you home safely.

2. Option two! Wine and Netflix! You know what lets just make this a 21 and over blog for today.  I seriously love buying a nice bottle of wine (nothing over $12 dollars, I'm in college duh) laying around the house with my roomies and binge watching Netflix.  For wine I suggest Stella Rosa, a sparkling moscato, and for Netflix I suggest Parks and Recreation...obviously

3. Something me and my roommates enjoy doing is going to clay your way.  Make something for a valentine you might have forgotten about, a niece, an aunt, a friend, whoever!

I hope you enjoyed this post I truly enjoyed writing it!!

Tall People Problems

A problem that has haunted me since about 5th grade, my damn long legs.  Remember when you had to transition from junior clothes to ladies/men's, and how difficult and frustrating it was to find a brand and size that would fit your awkward body...That's what it's like every time I try to find jeans. Jeans are either long enough and too big in the waist, or good in the waist but too short.  I'd like to get something off my chest.  Short people always say they have problems finding jeans too... NEWS FLASH! You can get your jeans hemmed for a low price.  Theres about a 1/100 chance I would be able to lengthen a pair of jeans that were too shorrt.  Sorry I needed to say that...  Dont give up on finding jeans that are long enough for you! After years of frustrated shopping I have tips and tricks for finding clothes for your long limbs. 

1. Give up on the mall! If your lucky enough to find a store that carrries longs, theres a small chance any of your sizes are left.  The best thing to do is shop online.  Find a store that carries longs, or inseams that go over 33". Go to their website and order a couple sizes to ensure you find a pair that fits.  My number one location for long jeans is Gap.  Not only do their jeans come in long, but extra long! Like what?! Holy moses we found the mother load.  There's actualy jeans from Gap that are to long for me, thats never happened.  Another store that carries longs is American Eagle.  Some of their bootcut jeans are too short for me but there skinnies and jeggings fit perfectly.  I would solely buy American Eagle jeans but Gap's tend to stay true to size, and keep shape after each wear and wash.  

2. If you don't already, learn to love skinny jeans.  It is SO much easier to find a pair of well fit skinnies then boot or ankle cut.  That's all I have to say about that tip, sorry thats not to hard to explain.

3.  Sleeves that are the proper length don't exist.  Although some garments like dress shirts (men's especially) and winter jackets need to go to your wrists, majority of other long sleeve items can be altered to hide the fact their too short.  Even if I'm lucky enough to find sleeves with the proper length, I still roll or push them up out of habbit.  I actually prefer rolled sleeves, it gives an uptight dressy look a touch of fun.  

I hope this helps all of my long legged friends! Short friends dont take offense, but seriously your problem is way easier!! ;)

xoxo