John Frieda Super Straight Shampoo & Conditioner
I’m a girl who likes a lot of the same thing.
So I tend to overindulge when it comes to drug store products like shampoo in conditioner. But now, I have found the shampoo that was meant for me (and hopefully a lot of other people, too).
It makes my hair smell like heaven and it makes styling a breeze. John Frieda Straight Ahead Super Straight Shampoo and Conditioner is my new favorite thing.
Secret Clinical Strength antiperspirant
I was the sweaty kid in high school.
And by sweaty, I don’t mean that I got nervous when I had to give a presentation or that when I played sports I glistened. I’m talking about pit stains at all times. I couldn’t wear grey or any other color that would give my over excessive sweating away. It was embarrassing. Coupled with braces and glasses, it’s a wonder I left the house.
My mom assumed it was a phase. I went through almost every choice of deoderant at the drugstore. Even the “platinum protection” was no match for my armpits. While this petered out over the years, my above average sweating never completely subsided until Secret Clinical Strength.
Finally the gods of sweat and tears got together and took pity on my poor soul. Just a dab of this stuff at night keeps my shirts stain free all day long. I glisten now! The way a girl should always be.
Maybelline Colossal Mascara
Maybelline Colossal Mascara
I used to be a Lancome loyalist. Being in my last year of college and overwhelmed with law school application fees has left me unable to shell out the $20 for the mascara I love most.
At the suggestion of a friend, I picked up the $6 tube of Maybelline Colossal mascara about a week ago.
It took some getting used to because I was so spoiled by Lancome, but once I mastered the new fatter and shorter brush, my lashes became plumper and longer than before. Maybe it’s just my eyes, but I think I like their shade of black better than my old French brand.
My bank account thanked me for the $14 save.
Paris Hilton Perfume
I think Paris Hilton is a dirty tramp and I wish she didn’t exist because she takes up a lot of my time. I’ll be watching T.V. or checking my email, and I’ll be bombarded with stories about her. Ugh.
So, I didn’t buy her signature perfume myself, it was given to me as a Christmas gift. I assumed the perfume would smell like a cheap hooker’s shoe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has a very feminine scent and I always get compliments on it from men. The pink zebra striped bottle is cute, too. I’ve never worn a scent that made me feel so girly.
I feel a little guilty promoting the rich heiress, but the perfume really is that good.
CO Bigelow Mentha Body Wash
I am not a morning person.
Getting out of bed is almost impossible after my two alarms go off. I can’t stand the snooze button, so I always end up staying in longer than I should have.
I’ve gotten into a routine of immediately making myself get into the shower after peeling myself out of the sheets. The hot water usually does the trick of unhinging my eyelids, but the thing I rely on is my CO Bigelow Mentha Body Wash from Bath & Body Works.
It’s invigorating. It sends shivers down my spine and the mentha makes the shower smell amazing.
It’s the start I need every day.
Pashmina Scarves
Now that the cool weather has remained for a while in Gainesville, I can write this blog in good conscience.
About two years ago, my mother returned from her trip to New York with a beautiful and bright yellow Pashmina scarf. I wasn’t really aware that the label meant too much, but I eagerly wore it when the cool weather rolled around that December.
It was so soft! Definitely not the old grandma’s scarf that leaves my neck feeling itchy and stifling hot. My Pashmina was breathable and kept me just toasty enough to carry me through the frigid cold of December in Florida (yes, I know, not that bad).
The scarves are pretty versatile, too. Since they aren’t made from a heavy material (a very fine grade of cashmere wool), I can wear them in other seasons.
They cost a pretty penny, but they last forever and they can be worn all the time. Plus, the true internet-savvy people can get them for a bargain, which is often much less than their $80 plus price tag.
T-Mobile
So, traditionally I write about things or brands I like. Since this blog is also geared towards general consumerism, I’d like to address a brand I don’t like.
T-Mobile is terrible. Living in Gainesville, Fla. isn’t completely rural so I should be able to get service most of the time. I can’t get service in my apartment, which is the most frustrating. I’ll be sitting at my computer and I’ll get several voice mails for calls I never received. My friends complain that when they call me, there is no ring before I pick up, if I hear the call at all.
I often get voicemails days after they were left, too. I’ve gone through three phones in the year I’ve had service with them, all of them breaking because of poor manufacturing.
Don’t get T-Mobile.
Friends don’t let friends get T-Mobile.
Aerie Underwear
courtesy of MightyGirl.com
I know a lot of women enjoy wearing “sexy” underwear like stuff with lace, frills and mesh. Well, they may not like it, but a lot of them wear it.
The solution to the I-wanna-have-cute-underwear-but-not-have-a-wedgie-all-day problem: Aerie by American Eagle.
All of their underwear are comfortable and have adorable designs. They are durable as well. Because they are almost all cotton and made well, I can wash them in a regular wash and be OK.
They are also cheap. Last time I went shopping, I got 8 pairs for $25. Deal!
Light Blue
I got Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue perfume last Christmas from my step-mother. I was hesitant at first because she’s not as “with it” as I’d like her to be sometimes. I will admit, it’s probably one of the best presents I got that year.
I’m a big scent person and I own a lot of perfume, but this is my favorite. It’s got a tart scent to it that’s just sweet enough to be light and airy. In Florida weather, I really can’t afford to wear anything heavy or I just end up smelling like a greasy old woman.
It lasts forever, too. I can smell the scent after I’ve been in class all day. When I take a shower at night, the scent permeates into the steam of the water. It’s lovely.
