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11 Great Things to Tell Your Friends When They Get Dumped

I’m always at a loss when it comes to what I should say when a friend of mine gets dumped. It’s a tough situation and the wrong comment can always go wrong. Especially during such a sensitive time.

But, with the means to help others when they are at a loss for words when this particular occurrence happens, here are the ones I like that I’ve heard so far: (In no particular order.)

1. Let me buy you a drink… or four.

2. Meet up with us. We got a room in the city and now you have no excuse not to get shitfaced.

3. I’m coming over with wine! Yay! I have my (insert name here) back!

4. There are plenty of good guys out there… Good looking ones, too!

5. We always knew you were too good for him. We told you that when he asked you to bring him tacos after that day at (insert fun event he was too hungover to go with you to here.)

6. Why do you still care? If they don’t care about your feelings why should you care about theirs?

7. It’s like riding a spaceship out into space. Just get past the turbulence of all those asteroids and you’ll be fine. You’ll see.

8. Talk to me. Tell me what I need to do to help.

9. What a clown! So not worth any tears, honey.

10. We always wondered why you were with him. When he stood next to you he looked like a toad.

11. What happened? Do you want me to beat him up? I’ll have my brothers Water Polo team do it.

 

Hope this helps! We’re all so lucky to have girlfriends and guyfriends that are  just amazing. Don’t you think?  <3

REVIEW: simplehuman Sensor Mirror

There’s nothing more terrifying than a mirror that will tell you the harsh truth about your face. But once you get over finding all your imperfections, you’ll find out what the best thing is to do in order to both avoid and correct them. Which is why you need this gut-wrenching, unabashadly honest sensor mirror from simplehuman. P.S. This will also help you apply your makeup with amazing perfection and lights up with these super crazy, motion-activated, bright lights that are easy on the eyes.

I saw it on my doorstep. The simplehuman box. Both scared and excited. I avoided looking into it until I gathered up the courage…two weeks later after a facial.

And I saw it all. ALL OF IT.

My spots from sun damage.
Fine lines.
My acne scars from sleeping with my makeup on.
The congestion from wearing foundation EVERY DAY.

So I bought an extractor, watched a few tutorials on Youtube, and swore that I’ll handle these skin issues myself.

Sunblock, weekly DIY facial, and my skin has actually never looked better.

Ignorance may be bliss with some things but it definitely is not when it comes to your complexion.

Get this mirror. It changed my life… and my skin for that matter.

The Beauty Expo TONIGHT!

I’m reppin’ my blog tonight at Pigment. It will be a night of fashion, foundation brushes, fun, and a kick ass makeup competition. Head here for details: http://thebeautyexpo052513.eventbrite.com/event/6399871187

Starts at 6:30 PM… See you tonight, sweethearts!

Roztayger: A conversation about card holders + Giveaway!

A gorgeous business card case is a must when networking your heart out. And a sleek and chic one, isn’t just a conversation starter, (“Hey, where’d you get  that?” ) it’s also a surefire symbol that says, “Hey, I’m awesome. You know why? I pay attention to detail and have great taste.”  Which is why when I saw Roztayger’s beautiful, smooth, compact, and classic card holders by Abitax, I said to myself, “I just have to have one.”

They’re timeless, modern, and chic… and you can slide it open and hand your card out with two fingers. So suave, I tell yah.

Want one for yourself? Like Roztayger on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roztayger or sign up for Roztayger’s newsletter: http://roztayger.com/signup! We’ll pick a winner on February 16. You’ll get this gorgeous teal one just in time to show it off for spring. It may even inspire  a whole new wardrobe color addition. Teal for spring? Love!

Hurry! It’s valued at $32… You could wrap up your lovely business cards in it for free. Deadline to enter is February 15, 5PM PST!

 

Image from the Roztayger website.

 

Late night 20 Questions from MBB

From Karen of http://Makeupandbeautyblog.com


Just because they’re fun. It’s late. I’m bored. And I can! hehehe

MBB 20 Questions Thursday (LATE NIGHT EDITION!)

1) Sour or sweet?

Sweet!

2) Coffee or tea?

Both!

3) What you wore on your lips today?

MAC’s Ladyblush

4) Names of your pets?

None right now. If I did, he’d be a Dachsund named Ferguson.

5) Something you’d like to accomplish in 2013?

Learn how to cook steak. Master the French omelet. Get better at EVERYTHING.

6) Something that makes you smile?

My son. Every time.

7) What are your nicknames?

Mira? I have special nicknames with special people.

8) Yes or no: ranch with your pizza?

Hell no.

9) Yes or no: dudes with mustaches?

Kinda, sorta, totally depends on the dude.

10) Three things in your makeup bag right now?

Ready foundation in Medium, an Eco Tools Stippling brush, and Urban Decay Baked bronzer.

11) Do you like wearing heels?

Have we met? Duh.

12) Your childhood BFF?

Samantha Cristobal. She lives in Barcelona now.

13) Did you have braces?

Nope.

14) Someone you used to have a crush on?

Eminem.

15) What’s on your nails?

OPI for Sephora’s Leotard Optional

16) Something on your desk?

A silver skull.

17) Someone you miss?

I’ll never tell.

18) A person you met on the internet who’s now your friend in real life?

I work in social media… that’s kinda one of the perks of the job.

19) Craziest thing you’ve ever done with your hair?

Cut it like Cameron Diaz in Something About Marry. I looked like a little Asian man.

20) Something that you love about yourself?

I oftem pride myself in my ridiculousness. Though sometimes I worry that I may be getting too old for it… meh.

Bipolar by Maximus Clark

 

Who knew that getting Bipolar could be a good thing. Maximus Clark’s Bipolar soft-hold styling cream is luscious salon-luxuriousness right in the comfort of your own bathroom.n Delivering a soft hold alongside a stay on style this cream is perfect for a blow out, rocking some overnight heatless curls, or just to tame those flyaways. Simply slather on Bipolar to wet hair and the sweet, yet utterly sassy fragrance only concludes that it quite possibly could be the  go-to hair product for every gal. Plus, the names are pretty rocking, in both a socialite, and tongue-in-cheek kinda way. My obsession for low-maintenance, high delivery, hair products is only growing and Bipolar is the most recent addition. Can’t wait to try the rest.  

Stiffed, Bipolar, O.M.G., Trust Fund, Rehab, Envy and Max ranging in prices from $20- $35. All products are paraben and sulfate free. Find them hear: http://www.maximusclark.com/

When I Grow Up I Wanna Be Like Kate Moss

Gorgeous, fashionable, amazing

… and have a hot (rockstar?) husband like Jamie Hince of The Kills. 

Happy 39th Birthday. Kate! Stop being so cool. Actually, no. Don’t stop. Rock on.

Review: Revlon Vibrating Flat Iron. Vibrating…That’s Right.

So, what is $39.99, has ceramic plates, tourmaline ionic technology, heats up to 420 degrees… and has vibrating plates? The Revlon Style Expert 1″ Vibrating Straightener!  I was pretty skepticle  about it, too. Like, what’s vibrating plates going to do to help straighten hair? Apparently, it’s faster more precise straightening.

Revlon’s latest straightener makes sense. As it vibrates, it actually helps to grip hair better and create a stiffer straight. Since half the battle of straightening hair is ensuring that the iron itself is positioned properly and straightened correctly  (or you’ll get those weird bumps) the vibrating feels like it helps to tug at the hair so that  you do not rush and you get that perfect straight from root to tip. Nice results with no weird edges.

It’s a great iron for those on a budget and novices to the straightening method.

Available at Target. I think it’s on sale, too!

I MADE YOU: Garlic Shrimp over Sauteed Spinach and Onions

Let’s start this off by saying this is a “lazy girl’s” dish. I could chop garlic if I wanted to… but I don’t.

 

Shrimp is in season (I’m assuming) so it’s SUPER DUPER cheap right now. I stopped by my local Fresh and Easy and bought a lot of shrimp for about $4 which was, yah, a lot of shrimp. I’m also trying to be super healthy so this was definitely a good idea as I didn’t want anything heavy or boring. There’s also no carbs and all veggies…extra plus that it’s cheap! It cost me about $8  plus a $6.99 bottle of wine in total. I have shrimp leftover for some shrimp cocktail, tacos, or a sandwich later. I bought wine only because I want to make it feel fancy even if it’s just me.  (The winery “Lost Angel” was having a “tasting” in the store. But the wine is pretty delicious so it’s okay and it’s citrusy so it went very well with the dish.)

It’s funny how the simplest ingredients can  make the most satisfying meal. And the fact that it’s affordable, so easy, and super quick… Well, it’s no surprise that I do this often when I’m making dinner for myself. I do this with salmon, too.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:

This recipe is COMPLETELY “by taste” measurements. You’re just gonna have to go with your gut when you’re seasoning. If you want it garlicky, more garlic. More salty, more salt, etc. I kinda put a palm full (or a lot) of garlic powder and a pinch or two of everything else. Also, I hate lemon on my seafood. So, if you want that, add it.

For the shrimp:

Olive Oil

Garlic Powder

Salt and Pepper

a teaspoon of butter

For the spinach and onion:

a teaspoon of water

a little olive oil

spinach – I use the pre-washed bag stuff. It lasts forever and I can eat it with pretty much anything. I also, of course, really like spinach.

onion – sliced thinly

You’ll need two saute pans to multi-task and get this done fast.

HERE’S WHAT TO DO:

Add olive oil to both of the pans.

Get your pans hot. And the oil, too.

In one pan:

Throw in the onions and sautee until transluscent and a little browned at the edges

Throw in spinach.

Add the teaspoon of water.

Cover until Spinach is tender.

Take it off the heat.

Mix everything nicely before serving.

In the other pan:

While pan is heating.

Combine peeled shrimp, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix ingredients until shrimp is fully coated.

Throw it on the hot pan and cook until shrimp is orange/pink or whatever color it is when it’s fully cooked.

Not too long though because then it gets rubbery.

I actually cook shrimp by lining them up and flipping them over individually at the same time like flipping hamburgers.

Tedious, I know, but it ensures they’re all cooked even and not rubbery. I think it’s about 2-3 minutes per side. Not long at all! I’ll let you know if I find a better method.

Lastly, this is a little tricky.  Turn up the heat. when it’s nice and hot, throw the butter over them and sautee up/mix, and go all pretend pro on the shrimp and the pan, mixing the melted butter into them and getting your shrimp guys a little more “brown” for some tasty color. Even add a splash of wine at the same time you add the butter if you’re feeling crazy.

This should take like 30 seconds. So as fun as it is, you’ll totally mess up your shrimp if it takes longer.

Then, if you haven’t already. Open your wine.  Pour a glass.

TADA! You’re done.

Eat it, drink it, and enjoy this uber healthy meal!

 

“I MADE YOU” Is a new series on my  blog of things that I made. Stay tuned!

 

Target, Truman Capote, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Guess who’s coming to breakfast…

 

From behind-the-scenes at Target:

“Target is partnering with Truman Capote’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” to spotlight the affordable, on-trend offerings that stock our beauty aisle. Long-standing exclusive beauty partners Sonia Kashuk and Umberto worked alongside the production’s Academy Award-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood to recreate the timeless Holly Golightly makeup and hair look, which was featured in the production artwork and will also be worn on-stage.Emilia Clarke, the 25-year-old “Game of Thrones” actress, plays Capote’s complicated heroine and vivacious party darling. She’ll trade in loin clothes and dragons for pearls and an elegant up-do. The brunette beauty certainly looks the part.”

A  classic look, legendary writer, and timeless movie… plus a cutie actress who was in a cool HBO series as a princess! These are every reason for a beauty blogging TVwatching junkie like me to get EXCITED!

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