Tuesday, June 16, 2009

SUPER CHEAP JUICY COUTURE!!!

Juicy Couture is more of a higher budget brand of teen clothing, which is why I was very excited to see that juicy hoodies on Nordstrom.com (they are authentic) are only $58 each! That is designer clothing for on-sale Abercrombie prices! Also, they have the shorts for only $28! So, if you have a middle budget(or a higher budget but would like to get more for your money), be sure to check these out! 


ALSO, check out this super cute earth friendly tote

What to Wear With The Flip Flops

I kno, I kno, I already did a flip flop post. But, I decided to post one with what to wear WITH the flip flops. Here are some ideas:

With Top Orange.... Wear with a cute little grey skirt




Friday, June 12, 2009

How to Get Rid of Back Acne

Nothing spoils the fun of stepping out in a cute new sundress or tank like back breakouts (also known as back-ne!). Spending months swaddled in thick woolen sweaters and layers upon layers of winter gear can really do a number on your skin, and lead to confidence blasting breakouts-in places other than your face. So, as springtime approaches, we turned to some skin pros to get their tips on how to kick body blemishes to the curb.

New York Dermatologist Dr. Arielle Kauvar says: "Back-ne is aggravated by tight fitting clothing and sweating, which can contribute to clogging the pores. Exfoliation is therefore essential. A great regimen for this is a toner with salicylic acid in the morning and benzoyl peroxide at night. Consider using a Clarisonic in the shower for improved exfoliation."

Head Aesthetician Elena Arboleda from celeb favorite Mario Badescu Skin Care recommends treating both back and chest breakouts as you would treat facial blemishes. "Washing with AHA Botanical Body Soap will help to break down excess dirt and oil that clog pores. Special Cleansing Lotion O is a powerful toner formulated especially for the back and chest, and contains sulfur which is very effective at eliminating acne." On a side note, Mario Badescu's insanely effective Drying Mask (I'm obsessed) also contains sulfur, and would work just as well on the back or chest as it does on your face. The mask smells pretty rough, but it really gets the job done.

This article is from Shine on Yahoo.com :D

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Perfume♥

Hello my wonderful blog readers. My topic today is perfume! Woo! I mean, if your going to be amazingly fabulous next school year, you gotta smell amazingly fabulous. Here's a list of perfumes, again, going in order for what you are going for:


I spent about 2 hours yesterday trying to find the perfect perfumes for all of our categories, talking to sales people, trying them, etc. and these are the ones I think greatest represent our 9 categories. (oh, and the Daring perfume thing was a coincidence!)

Monday, June 8, 2009

Starting My Summer Makeover

Hey Everyone! School for me is officially out and I am ready to start my makeover! I got out of school on Friday and gave myself the weekend to chill and relax. Now, I am ready. I took my Handy-dandy measuring tape to measure myself. Here are my measurements:
Bust-35
Waist-29
Hips-38
Weight:135
This is my goal for the end of the summer:
Bust-34
Waist- 26
Hips- 36
Weight:120

Eeeep! Wish me luck you guys!!!

P.S. Check out http://vicksfashionfix.wordpress.com/about/ if you have a question about what to wear. She is so helpful!!! <3>

Saturday, June 6, 2009

How Many Calories Did I Burn?

Have you ever done a workout and wondered how many calories you burned? Here is a list so you can get a general idea. Remember, everyone is different, so you could be slightly higher or lower depending on your body.

1 Hour Of...

  1. Bicycling- 328
  2. StairClimber- 491
  3. Yoga- 136
  4. Ballet Dancing- 262
  5. Ballroom Dancing(fast)- 246
  6. Ballroom Dancing(slow)- 163
  7. Child Care- 163
  8. Cleaning- 136
  9. Food Shopping- 125
  10. Running(12 Mins. a Mile)- 436
  11. Running(10 Mins. a mile)- 546
  12. Running(9 Mins a mile)- 600
  13. Running(8 Mins a mile)- 682
  14. Running(7 Mins. a mile)- 764
  15. Running(6 Mins. a mile)- 873
  16. Basketball(shooting baskets)- 246
  17. Basketball(game)- 436
  18. Bowling- 163
  19. Fishing- 163
  20. Football(competitive)- 491
  21. Frisbee- 163
  22. Gymnastics- 218
  23. Horseback Riding- 218
  24. Hunting- 273
  25. Martial Arts- 546
  26. Jump Rope- 546
  27. Soccer- 382
  28. Softball or Baseball- 273
  29. Table Tennis- 218
  30. Tennis- 382
  31. Volleyball- 163
  32. Walking(Medium Pace)- 180
  33. Walking For Pleasure- 191
  34. Swimming Laps(freestyle)- 546
  35. Swimming(goofing off)- 328


Friday, June 5, 2009

Healthy Eating Options at a Barbecue

SNACK
There's nothing wrong with a little nosh before the main event-just be mindful of where you dip your chip.

Best
Tortilla chips with salsa
(11 chips, 2 tbsp. dip): 151 calories, 7 g fat (Switch to a baked variety to cut 33 calories and 4 grams of fat.)
Pretty Good
Tortilla chips with guacamole
(11 chips, 2 tbsp. dip): 209 calories, 16 g fat
Worst
Potato chips with ranch dip
(11 chips, 2 tbsp. dip): 301 calories, 26 g fat

MAIN COURSE
The trick to making grilled meat more diet-friendly: Curb portion sizes by pairing it with plenty of veggies. You'll fill up your plate, so you won't feel deprived.

Best
2 beef and veggie kebabs
(with 2 oz. sirloin and 1 cup tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms): 146 calories, 11 g fat
Pretty Good
Hot dog
345 calories, 19 g fat
Worst
3 barbecuepork ribs
594 calories, 34 g fat

SIDE
Grilled corn on the cob has a fraction of the calories in mayonnaise- or oil-drenched salads.

Best
Corn on the cob
(1 ear): 59 calories, 1 g fat
Pretty Good
Pasta salad
(1 cup): 240 calories, 1 g fat
Worst
Potato salad
(1 cup): 358 calories, 21 g fat

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Flip Flops!


Flip Flops are the perfect late spring-summer-early fall shoe, and they are just so comfy, which is why I decided to make a post about them. (Shoe pictured is a Tory Burch Pink Flip Flop from Nordstrom with Metal Logo detailing, a shoe I am planning on getting for myself) Again, they are in the order of what look you are going for.

How To Flat Iron Your Hair, With Volume!

  1. Wash Your Hair Use a shampoo that smells really good and that will work well for your hair during the process (preferably Herbal Essences). Use a conditioner that's volumizing. You can also use 2 in 1 shampoo/conditioner for this. If you have thick hair, use a handful of conditioner. If you have thin hair, use a little less. When finished showering, rinse your hair with cold water for a minute or so. (After washing your hair, rinsing it with cool water adds shine and reduces frizz. )
  2. Apply a quarter-size amount of thick anti-frizz serum to your damp towel-dried hair to keep your strands smooth. Rub the serum over your hands, then run your fingers through your hair from roots to ends.
  3. Dry your hair. Do basic hairdrying with a with a round barrel brush. Blow-dry hair on high heat starting with a three-inch-wide section in front. Use a round brush with holes in it so the heat can reach all your strands. Aim the dryer directly at the round brush, first from above and then from below. Spray the roots with a root booster or volumizer. Also spray the hair with a heat protector spray.
  4. Section hair in 1-1 1/2 inch sections. Clip up excess hair. Start with the comb at the root of the hair in the section you want to flat iron, then pull the comb through the hair followed by the flat iron. While the hair is still hot from the iron, take your round brush and brush from the root to the end creating volume and body in the hair. You can brush it straight or turn your hand while brushing to create a slight wave. Repeat with each section. You might want to use a larger barrel brush, but not too large.
  5. Spray your hair with a light hold hairspray. Let it cool. Flip head upside down and finger comb through the hair. Use a small amount of smoothing serum to smooth an excess frizz.
From wikihow.com

Monday, June 1, 2009

Must-Watch Movies!

These are some movies I think every preteen-teen girl needs to have seen, because they just come up so very often in conversations.

  1. Pineapple Express 
  2. Tropic Thunder
  3. Superbad
  4. 1 of The Scary Movies
  5. Step Brothers
  6. Don't Mess With The Zohan
  7. Twilight
  8. Role Models
  9. Yes Man
  10. 13 Going on 30
  11. Mean Girls
  12. Forest Gump
  13. 1 of the Indiana Jones movies

Since I posted this rather early in the summer, you should be able to watch maybe 1-2 of the movies on this list each week and hopefully be able to see all of them by the start of the school year.