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Monday, May 21, 2012
A Rarity
I, Emily Strode, finished a book this weekend! This is a big deal for me because I hardly ever read a book, and even more rarely finish one. I'm not a bad reader, I can read just fine. I just don't want to. I'd rather take a nap or watch TV. Knowing this, I still asked for Garry Marshall's My Happy Days in Hollywood: A Memoir for Mother's Day.
It was good. Not great. I didn't like his writing style, which is ironic because his movies are my favorite. Next book I want to read is Ellen DeGeneres' Seriously... I'm Kidding.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
A couple of my favorite things
Hey guys! Miss me?? I would love to say I've been incredibly busy, but it's just not the case. I have, however, been officially accepted to my master's program and will start class in August! Super excited.
One of my favorite blogs, Or So She Says..., always does a "A Few of My Favorite Things" post and I thought I'd share with you a two of my favorite things.
This weekend, I finally jumped on the bareMinerals bandwagon, and I must say that I'm glad I did. I was tired of trying drugstore foundations that I was never happy with. And on top of that, you had to find a drugstore powder, which was even harder for me to chose. I knew I loved the Mineral Veil by Bare Minerals already. I find it magical. So on Saturday I went to Ulta and asked for a makeover. On one side, the makeup lady put on Bare Minerals and on the other side she put on Studio Gear liquid foundation. Oh brother! Now I don't know what I want!! After much blank staring into a mirror and with a flippant decision I decided on Bare Minerals. I bought the $63 value pack with 3 brushes, matte foundation, mineral veil, "warmth" aka bronzer, and "skin rev-uper". I was nervous at first about the mineral idea. I felt if it wasn't liquid and it's supposed to be "natural" how could I tell if the powder was actually affixing to my skin. But don't worry, you can tell! But not in a bad way. I feel natural, but not splotchy. And most importantly, at the end of the day, it still looks pretty good! Oh, I forgot to mention, I got the lightest of the light and the lady said it was still too dark for my skin color. Fabulous!
Next, I have to tell you of something I'm surprised I haven't heard too much about - Sanuk Yoga Mat Flip Flips. I feel like I'm in heaven with every step I take. I wear them as house shoes because I can't get enough of them. I find $30 expensive for flip flops, but not these. I'd buy another pair in a heartbeat! When I saw them at Dillards, I think I had heard of the brand, but this is something EVERY woman should have. If I were Oprah, I would be saying "AND YOU GET A PAIR! AND YOU GET A PAIR! AND YOU GET A PAIR!"
And a secret third favorite thing...THIS GUY!
One of my favorite blogs, Or So She Says..., always does a "A Few of My Favorite Things" post and I thought I'd share with you a two of my favorite things.
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| Photo Courtesy of Amazon |
This weekend, I finally jumped on the bareMinerals bandwagon, and I must say that I'm glad I did. I was tired of trying drugstore foundations that I was never happy with. And on top of that, you had to find a drugstore powder, which was even harder for me to chose. I knew I loved the Mineral Veil by Bare Minerals already. I find it magical. So on Saturday I went to Ulta and asked for a makeover. On one side, the makeup lady put on Bare Minerals and on the other side she put on Studio Gear liquid foundation. Oh brother! Now I don't know what I want!! After much blank staring into a mirror and with a flippant decision I decided on Bare Minerals. I bought the $63 value pack with 3 brushes, matte foundation, mineral veil, "warmth" aka bronzer, and "skin rev-uper". I was nervous at first about the mineral idea. I felt if it wasn't liquid and it's supposed to be "natural" how could I tell if the powder was actually affixing to my skin. But don't worry, you can tell! But not in a bad way. I feel natural, but not splotchy. And most importantly, at the end of the day, it still looks pretty good! Oh, I forgot to mention, I got the lightest of the light and the lady said it was still too dark for my skin color. Fabulous!
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| Photo Courtesy of Amazon |
Next, I have to tell you of something I'm surprised I haven't heard too much about - Sanuk Yoga Mat Flip Flips. I feel like I'm in heaven with every step I take. I wear them as house shoes because I can't get enough of them. I find $30 expensive for flip flops, but not these. I'd buy another pair in a heartbeat! When I saw them at Dillards, I think I had heard of the brand, but this is something EVERY woman should have. If I were Oprah, I would be saying "AND YOU GET A PAIR! AND YOU GET A PAIR! AND YOU GET A PAIR!"
And a secret third favorite thing...THIS GUY!
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| Photo Courtesy of Tami Kosters |
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