tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25670993901381293622024-03-13T15:49:55.742-04:00The ReconstructionistaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069025590432274670noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567099390138129362.post-55110352234786919932017-09-01T13:53:00.000-04:002017-09-01T13:53:52.691-04:00Creating the Life I Want<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's been over two years since my last post. There are so many excuses that I could give you as to why I haven't shared any posts on here, but my real answer is going to be that I was living. I was making successes and failures. I uprooted my world and moved, changed my career path and most recently my relationship status and moved back to my hometown. </div>
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If that is not living, I don't know what is!</div>
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But, I'm not here to share the negative details, I'm going to share the positive changes that I've made to move forward towards the person that I want to be. To hit you with a cliche I am "becoming my best self" or "living my best life".</div>
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Last year, I met my new creative "partner in crime", Michael Serine. He approached me when he was in need of a makeup artist to collaborate on a shoot. We didn't know what we wanted to shoot and then I found the #collaborationmastered free Master Class. We did a huge production shoot where he and I built sets, made costume pieces, and styled our models ourselves.</div>
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We've since worked on some other creative and experimental shoots.</div>
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As well as some commercial shoots.<br />
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At the beginning of this year, I was signed as an artist for the beauty agency Dollface by Jules. <br />
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And a Beauty Blog Contributor for Jules Loves. Me</div>
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And that is just what has been developing in my career sector!</div>
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Now that we're past my career... Let's dive into the personal. I've been cultivating a series of rituals in my life that include working out doing T25, Yoga, Meditation, and Journaling. It sounds all new age and hippie, but it's what calms my "brand of crazy". </div>
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I've lost 15lbs, my anxiety has been lowered, I've overcome a lot of my body image issues, and if I'm being honest.... I'm less of the person that I used to be and more of the person that I want to be.</div>
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Overall I'm in a better place and truly want to share more with y'all!</div>
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So what's coming up for my blog..... there will be Beauty Posts, DIY, and Integrative Lifestyle posts!!!</div>
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Stay Tuned!</div>
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Love,</div>
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January has come and gone so quickly....</div>
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Resolutions Met So Far:</h2>
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1) I passed my Esthetician Licensing Exams!!!! I'm just waiting for my License to come in Soon. That was the most stressful and gratifying experience all at the same time...</div>
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2) I've been taking better care of my skin through some of the skincare treatments down below, as well as trying out a few classes of yoga and still trying to drink more water...</div>
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3) Books, Reading and Relaxing......</div>
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January Favorites:</h2>
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I promised myself to start off the year that I would definitely use more sunscreen... I use it everyday and yes I use it even on overcast days because even though the sun is not out the rays are still there...</div>
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Coola Mineral Sunscreen Unscented Matte Tint SPF 30:</h3>
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*Organic Suncare</div>
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-Antioxidant infused mineral matte tint</div>
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-Line smoothing</div>
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-Fights Aging</div>
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*Organic Ingredients:</div>
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-Rosehip Oil</div>
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-Vitamin C</div>
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-Evening Primrose</div>
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-Flaxseed Oils = Omega 3 and Gamma Linoleic Acid - Improves elasticity and retains moisture</div>
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*phyto-protector Plankton Extract - Skin Rejuvenator</div>
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-I love the texture... it feels like the texture of Benefit's Porefessional Primer</div>
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-There is no sunscreen fragrance to it </div>
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- It makes my makeup go on so smooth</div>
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- That it's really great to my skin</div>
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-I love that it comes in a pump</div>
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- I wish it was a little more like a tinted moisturizer in that I wish it had more coverage</div>
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Coola Sport Unscented Sunscreen Spray:</h3>
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*Certified Organic Sunscreen Spray</div>
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*70%+ certified organic inactives</div>
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-Ultrasheer</div>
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*Farm to Face Sourced</div>
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*Organic Ingredients:</div>
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-Cucumber</div>
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-Algae</div>
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-Strawberry Extracts</div>
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-Red Raspberry Seed Oil - Omega 3 and 6</div>
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- It's not greasy</div>
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- Cooling to the skin</div>
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- Absorbs quickly</div>
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- I feel like there is a lot of waste of product due to it being a spray</div>
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- They say to put it on 15 minutes before sun exposure... meaning that I put it on in the bathroom making sure that I put towels down on the floor because if I didn't.... Someone being me or my significant other would be a victim of the Darwin Awards</div>
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Neal's Yard Remedies Rehydrating Rose Daily Moisturizer:</h3>
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-softens and replenishes</div>
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-for normal and dehydrated skin</div>
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-hydrating 'Hundred Petalled' rose extract and damask rose oil soften, smooth and help restore skin's natural radiance</div>
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-easily absorbed</div>
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-antioxidant rich</div>
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*95% Organic</div>
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- I love the way this moisturizer feels</div>
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- Love the moisture it provides for my skin</div>
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- Helps with the radiance in my sometimes dull and dry skin</div>
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- My makeup works well with it</div>
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-The formula is beautiful</div>
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* If you don't like the scent of Roses or Rose Water... you may not enjoy this, but the fragrance doesn't last long*</div>
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Freeman Charcoal and Black Sugar Polishing Mask:</h3>
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*Dual-Action Purifying Mask</div>
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*Double Detox</div>
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*Charcoal absorbs oil without drying out skin</div>
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*Black Sugar Exfoliates</div>
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- The scent is yummy and unisex</div>
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-The warming sensation is awesome</div>
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- Makes my skin look and feel amazing</div>
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- It's a multitasking mask</div>
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- I just wish that it went on like a full mask.... </div>
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I like to look like I painted myself like Krippendorfs Tribe when I put a mask on</div>
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Tarte 12hr - Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15:</h3>
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-oil free</div>
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-buildable coverage</div>
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-satin-matte finish</div>
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-improves skin clarity and texture</div>
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*Vitamin A - retains moisture and protects against free radical damage</div>
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*Vitamin E - natural preservative, anti-inflammatory, emollient and antioxidant</div>
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*Amazonian Clay- for long wear</div>
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- Like the scent</div>
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-Love the coverage - it's buildable</div>
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- Love the packaging because it's a squeeze tube and it has a side window to show how much product is left.</div>
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- Highly Pigmented</div>
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Tarte Lights, Cameras, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara:</h3>
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-Lengthening</div>
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*infused with olive esters to protect and nourish lashes</div>
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- Formula is awesome.... it's not too wet or too dry</div>
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- Lengthens and Thickens with every coat without clumping</div>
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- Love the way the packaging feels in my hands</div>
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- The packaging only because it's not practical</div>
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Rimmel Stay Matte Long Lasting Pressed Powder:</h3>
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- 5 hour shine control</div>
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-Natural Minerals</div>
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- I use this to set my foundation and concealer and it works so well</div>
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- Lives up to it's 5 hour shine control</div>
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- Doesn't just sit on top of my skin</div>
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- The packaging it not my favorite.... I wish it had more durable packaging because when I travel my bag can sometimes take a beating and the plastic can crack</div>
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L'Oreal True Match Super-Blendable Crayon Concealers:</h3>
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-multipurpose</div>
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-blend incredibly</div>
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- I love these for contouring and highlighting</div>
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- Work well when I layer powder product on top to set them</div>
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- So easy to use</div>
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- I just don't like this as concealer for me because when used in the undereye area it's very dry and creases</div>
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Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette:</h3>
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-Matte</div>
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-Neutral</div>
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*Shades:</div>
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-Venus (off white demi matte)</div>
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-Naked 2 (taupe matte)</div>
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-Faint (warm, dusty brown matte)</div>
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-Crave (deep brown/black matte)</div>
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-This is my ultimate Holy Grail palette</div>
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-I use it to fill in my brows</div>
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- Can do a quick and easy pinup look, smokey eye, or just a wash of color</div>
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-Silky application</div>
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-Easiest matte shadows for me to blend</div>
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-Love the packaging for travel</div>
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-My packaging is peeling from constantly carrying it with me</div>
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Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette in Naked:</h3>
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-multitasker</div>
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-bronzer</div>
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-highlighter</div>
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- Multitasking palette so that I don't have to keep a ton of single package products</div>
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- the bronzer, highlighter and blush work so well for my skin coloring</div>
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- I always pack this because it pairs well with the Naked Basics palette </div>
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-I can use these also as eyeshadows</div>
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-Great packaging</div>
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So last year I started the <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/all-339-books-referenced-in-gilmore-girls#.onwOWd3MA" target="_blank">Buzzfeed Rory Gilmore Book Challenge</a> :</div>
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- This book was a quick and amazing read... I loved how each of the characters are so relatable and the sincerity and honesty.... There was also an incredible soundtrack to the book... that if you wanted to you could make a playlist and hear what he's listening to and what he loves about each song... </div>
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I used to work for a retail company that sells a lot of candles, so I got a lot of free candles and everytime there was a sale I would splurge and get 3 large candles at a time.... and my I always love to have them burning in the house..... </div>
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I save containers like it's the Depression Era... I inherited this trait from my Dad's Family and My Mom....</div>
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You probably wonder... How do I get the wax out?.... You've probably double boiled your containers realizing that you can't seem to get all of the wax out.... You've probably even spilt wax in your kitchen and had to scrape it up....</div>
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In this post I'm going to share with you how to clean your spent candle jars....</div>
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This is the easiest way to clean your candles vs. the Double Boil Method...</div>
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*Spent Candles in Glass Containers</div>
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Step 1: Pop all of your candle containers in the freezer.... The wax used and the oil content of the wax will effect how long your candles need to stay inside of the freezer... </div>
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The easiest ones that I've found are the Bath and Body Works candles, Glade Candles, and Scentsational Candles....</div>
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What freezing will do to the wax is cause stress fractures... this is exactly what you want to see...</div>
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Step 2: You'll need a dull knife to pop out your wax... You want to slide your knife into the cracks and the wax should pot right out.... Don't worry if some of the wick holders are stuck in the bottom that can be fixed in the next step...</div>
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Step 3: After your containers have gotten back down to room temperature you can fill a sink with "hand-hot" water.... This will loosen the glue from the wick holders, loosen the labels as well as any residual wax....</div>
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Step 4: Load your dishwasher with the pre-cleaned jars to further clean them....</div>
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*This particular container is a dw Home Candle and it does not have a regular label on it and will not remove with hot water washing....</div>
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Now You have your clean container!!!</div>
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*DW Home(Candles with Regular Labels not the embossed labels)</div>
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I did a whole set of containers in a day and set them aside for my next project....</div>
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My boyfriend and I have been slowly switching our lifestyle around and substituting with more Organic and Natural Products for our Groceries, Skincare and more...</div>
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My goal is to get it all started and get ready to hit the ground at a nice pace....so that I can Enjoy what I do, but also get to Enjoy having a Life....</div>
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Ready for a Change!!!<br />
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6) <strong>Take Better Care of Myself</strong> - <br />
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c) Relax - whether it be reading a book, watching a movie, taking a bath.... Sometimes doing what is considered nothing... is Everything.<br />
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It's calming... requires patience..... fills a room with a yummy smell....and they are power packed with antioxidants and skin benefits....</div>
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I Love Green Tea, Lavender Tea, Lemongrass and Ginger, Superfruit Teas, Chai... The sky is the limit....<br />
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7) To Continue My Education a little bit everyday.... </div>
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"Happiness is an Inside Job"</div>
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* Opened December 4, 1981</div>
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*Covent Garden in Central London, England</div>
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*UK's 1st Certified Organic Health & Beauty Company</div>
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*UK's 1st company to produce Soil Association Certified Cosmetics</div>
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*No Nano Technology</div>
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*No Genetically Modified Organisms</div>
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*No Parabens, EDTA, DEA, Carbomer or Propylene Glycol</div>
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*Fairtrade and Fairwild</div>
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After doing the research & trying these products out... I chose to pursue these products for my future...</div>
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Recently graduated from and Esthetician Certificate Program and soon to be licensed in the New Year... </div>
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Neal's Yard Remedies was the Right Choice for Me...</div>
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Wild Rose Beauty Balm - $70</div>
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Beauty Sleep Concentrate - $53</div>
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- Clinically proven to moisturize for up to 24 hours</div>
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*Wake up to skin that looks and feels beautifully revitalized, soft & supple</div>
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Calendula Cleanser - $26</div>
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-Effortlessly lifts away daily grime & makeup</div>
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-Leaves the skin feeling soft & fresh</div>
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-120 organic roses in every bottle</div>
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*For normal and sensitive skin</div>
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*gently foaming</div>
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*rich in protecting antioxidants</div>
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NYR Men - Purifying Facial Wash - $24</div>
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Garden Mint & Bergamot Hand Lotion - $19</div>
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White Tea Enriching Facial Mask - $48</div>
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-Rich moisture boost for dry& sensitive skin</div>
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Orange Flower Facial Wash - $23</div>
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-Effortlessly lifts away grime & makeup</div>
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Aromatic Foaming Bath - $23</div>
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-Relaxing</div>
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NYR Lip Gloss - Nude- 0.5oz - $16</div>
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-Rich, lasting color</div>
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-Enriched with skin-nourishing Organic Beauty Oil</div>
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-Subtle tasting Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil</div>
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-Antioxidant White Tea</div>
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-USDA Certified Organic Castor Seed Oil</div>
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White Tea Toning Eye Gel - $42</div>
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-Reduces the appearance of puffiness</div>
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Geranium & Orange Shower Gel - $20.50</div>
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-Make a fresh start each morning</div>
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Aromatherapy Essential Oils</div>
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-100% Pure Essential Oils extracted from natural, wild-crafted & organically grown flowers, leaves, bark and berries.</div>
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I am lucky to have received this Amazing Gift from my Family to help me get started in the New Year... My Facial & Body Treatment Bed to get me started on my Esthetics journey.... I'm so excited to have such an Amazing Skincare Line as Neal's Yard Remedies to help me in practicing Holistic Skincare....</div>
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A little over a month ago.... A friend of mine wanted me to try a skin care line that she was promoting not only for home use, but also for her spa.... She's a Licensed Esthetician aka Skin Therapist....</div>
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She sent me a link to the website and sent me a digital copy of the new catalog so that I could do the research on it.... and even came to visit me and my classmates in the Esthetics Program that I recently graduate from to tell us about the line....</div>
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It was really good timing for me because I was running out of my current skin regime products and needed new everything... I like to stay more with the natural and more holistic skin care lines because so many of the products on our shelves, whether Prestige or Drug Store have so many added chemicals and harsh chemicals.....</div>
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The line is Neal's Yard Remedies....and they believe in SAFE Cosmetics.</div>
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*No Sythetic Fragrances</div>
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*No Silicones</div>
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*No Mineral Oils</div>
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*No Parabens</div>
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*No GM ingredients</div>
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*No Pthalates</div>
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*No Propelene Glycol</div>
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*No Animal Testing</div>
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*No DEA</div>
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*No EDTA</div>
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*No Acrylates</div>
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*No Nano</div>
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*No BHT</div>
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I got pretty excited about the fact that this was the kind of line that I was looking for... with the ethics that I would love for all products on the market, but like all products I like to do the research....</div>
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So I bought a few of the Starter Kits...</div>
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The Award-Winning Skincare Kit</div>
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-Revitalizes -Replenishes -Recharges</div>
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*Wild Rose Beauty Balm- the one-pot skin savior: Cleanses, Exfoliates and Deeply Moisturizes</div>
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*White Tea Facial Mist: carry with you for refreshing bursts of antioxidant-rich moisture.</div>
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*Beauty Sleep Concentrate: moisturizes and fights lines and wrinkles as you sleep.</div>
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*White Tea Enriching Facial Mask: use weekly to help restore skin's moisture levels.</div>
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-Helps to: -Rejuvenate -Tone -Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles</div>
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*Rejuvenating Frankincense Refining Cleanser: sweeps away grime and make-up while gently exfoliating.</div>
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*Rejuvenating Frankincense Toner: Removes last traces of cleanser and prepares skin to better absorb moisturizer.</div>
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*Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Oil: add a few drops before moisturizing for an extra deep moisture boost.</div>
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*Frankincense Hydrating Cream- moisturizes, firms and helps keep skin feeling soft and fresh.</div>
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Because I spent on the 2 kits I also got a Free Full Size Rehydrating Rose Daily Moisture Moisturizer:</div>
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*Replenishes and rehydrates</div>
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*With ultra-moisturizing hyaluronic acid.</div>
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I've been using these products for over a month and I'm In LOVE:</div>
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I have a Combination/Dry skin and it can be a pain to fine the right products to take care of my skin ... What I Loved is that I can mix and mingle the products to customize my regime to my needs...</div>
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Since I've been using these products on a regular basis my skin feels smoother, fine lines have slowly started to fade and I look forward to washing my face twice a day instead of being completely lazy about it....</div>
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I get to pamper myself every morning and at night....</div>
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The Biggest Stand Out Product that I got was the Wild Rose Beauty Balm:</div>
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I've decided it's my Holy Grail Product because it has so many uses:</div>
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*It has totally replaced my eye makeup remover</div>
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*It's an awesome cleanser</div>
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*It also works really well as a hydrating mask</div>
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*It even helps with chaffed skin.....</div>
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All in All: I Love Neal's Yard Remedies</div>
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Some other things to note about these products.... If you are used to synthetic fragrances in your products.... These are going to smell unfamiliar to you because they don't use synthetic fragrances ....they use essential oils in their products.... So it can take some getting used to....</div>
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Since January of this Year... I've been in an Esthetician Certificate Program... and Now... I'm Graduated.... I'll hand in my final Syllabi to my Instructors and Be Certified in quite a lot of skin care procedures..... I'll receive my Exit Papers.... Fax off my required paperwork to the State Board to get registered for my State Board Licensing Exam.... </div>
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I Can't Believe It!!!!</div>
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I've been preparing myself for what I'll do after I'm done and so far.... I've already picked a skin care line that I am Truly In Love with....</div>
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I'm getting my resume ready to print and send out....</div>
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and getting ready to study hard & pack my esthetics bag for the 2 Part Exam....</div>
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Here's just a few pics from my year in the Esthetics Program...</div>
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Some people would say that an artist is only as good as the tools he/she uses.... an artists kit is like a world in and of it's self..... they are built.....created even....</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I've had this tackle box since I was 9 years old (<a href="http://thereconstructionista.blogspot.com/2014/06/saying-goodbye-to-huge-influence-in-my.html" target="_blank">my Uncle Donzer gave me this </a> ). I used this all through out my art school years.... I've pretty much carried this around for a long time.... I treat it like my own personal treasure chest..... It holds a lot of the tools I use to draw in my sketchbooks, sketchpads, making my screens and print blocks.....</span></div>
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<strong><u>Graphite Sticks</u></strong>: I love these better than regular pencils because you get a gesture a lot quicker...and being able to shade a lot faster..... and you don't have to sharpen them.... you just change the angle that you're holding it....</div>
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<strong><u>Charcoal Sticks:</u></strong> Charcoal is not my favorite to use.... it has a chalky texture that makes me prefer graphite, but it's a cheaper alternative to using graphite and instead of using mineral spirits to blend and "paint" with... You can use a chamois cloth to blend or you can use water.... </div>
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<strong><u>Tortillon:</u></strong> Paper blenders that you can use with charcoal, graphite and pastels to create subtle tones.</div>
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<strong><u>Blending Stumps:</u></strong> These are a lot more sturdy than totillon blenders..... I like using these more with graphite because I can put more pressure on them.....</div>
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<strong><u>Erasers:</u></strong> I have so many types..... typical pink erasers that you can use to erase, add highlights etc.... kneaded erasers... you can mold these in to whatever shape you need for highlighting... I prefer this with graphite.....Plastic erasers... I use these mostly for clean up or correction as I go.... Gum Erasers... I use these at the very end of drawings to clean up all of the residue that I don't want....</div>
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<strong><u>Sharpeners:</u></strong> I go through a lot of these.... because I lose them more often than not.....The large one has 2 types of sharpeners: wide and narrow..... the bullet shaped one is the one I generally carry around in my bag because it doesn't take up much space..... and the smallest one is a classic sharpener that you can get with any starter set.... I only use this one at home because there is no container to catch the shavings....</div>
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<strong><u>Prismacolor Color Pencils:</u></strong> These are soft core pencils that I use for sketching..... These are light and muted colors that I can layer and correct without letting me use an eraser.... I have perfectionist issues so when I don't allow myself to have an eraser.... I can just correct with layering darker colors as I go...</div>
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<strong><u>Fine Point Sharpie Pens:</u></strong> I use these for outlining or if I want to practice with pen and ink drawing....</div>
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<strong><u>Rapidograph Pens:</u></strong> These are what I use for technical drawings, pen and ink renderings and more... they come with different size tips.... these are super expensive... but you can get different color inks to put in the reservoir.... but they are high maintenance.... you have to make sure you clean them or the ink will dry and clog the tips.....</div>
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<strong><u>Pigma Micron Pens:</u></strong> these are versatile pens.... use them for illustration, hand lettering, and more.... they come in colors and plain black packs.... with different size tips.... these are a cheaper alternative to the rapidograph pens....</div>
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<strong><u>Pastel Pencils:</u></strong> These I use if I want to add color to a monochromatic drawing.... </div>
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<strong><u>Charcoal Pencils:</u></strong> These come in different grades from the softest to the hardest.... I prefer these to the sticks because I don't actually have to touch the charcoal itself..... if I'm going to work in charcoal I prefer these....</div>
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<strong><u>Water-Soluble Graphite Sticks and Pencils:</u></strong> I love these for sketching because you can use a brush and water to blend.... creating a monochromatic water color....</div>
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<strong><u>Graphite Pencils in H and B:</u></strong> graphite pencils come in grades from you harder H pencils that you can use for technical drawing, line work and detailing to the softer B pencils that you can use for layering, shading and blending.... I have both.... although I prefer the B pencils</div>
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<strong><u>Basic Carving tools:</u></strong> I use these when I create my wood blocks... using them for the detailing.... I need some with the awesome ergonomic handles, but these are good if you're just starting out.... and yes they are super sharp....</div>
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<strong><u>Gouges:</u></strong> I use these when I carve my wood blocks... I can take out huge chunks at a time when I use these with a hammer.... I have beautiful scars on my hands from a good slip with these.....these are very sharp....</div>
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<strong><u>Linocut tools:</u></strong> These are simple lino cut multi tip tools..... I use these on my lino blocks or moo blocks to carve out....</div>
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<strong><u>Ebony Pencils:</u></strong> I use these to get the blackest black and I use these for layouts..... most awesome pencils ever.... I go through these a lot....</div>
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<u><strong>Watercolors:</strong></u> This palette was my favorite investment.....you can tell that it's well-loved..... I use these in my sketchbooks and when I do large multimedia drawings...... these with Arches Watercolor papers are Amazeballs.....</div>
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<strong><u>Prismacolor Soft Core Pencils and Verithin Pencils:</u></strong> I love Prismacolor color pencils..... these are an investment...... the pigment quality is amazing and the textures that you can get from both of these are ideal for drawings.... these are super versatile.... invest in the blenders and it's another way to "paint"...</div>
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<strong><u>Watercolor Pencils:</u></strong> these are not my favorite watercolor pencils, but these are great if you're just starting out these are pretty awesome..... you get all of the familiarity of color pencils, but add water and you can do some awesome line and wash drawings...</div>
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Building a kit is not cheap.... I've built mine over time... and these are the tools I keep I like to have around at all times...... Each tool holds different possibilities and endless ones at that.... </div>
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1) Start with the basics: Graphite and Charcoal products, Erasers, Blenders, Chamois....</div>
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3) Go back to what you know from childhood..... Endless Possibilities......</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">"Introverts make up 60% of the "gifted population", but only 25-40% of the general population." (About .com)</span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">*I only want to go to parties if I know someone that I want to spend time with is there. Meeting new people is awesome when it happens, but that's never why I would go to a party. Again, that involves small talk and idle chatter and I hate it. So, if I go to your party filled with strangers, I'm more than likely going to be a wallflower.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* Yes, Yes and Yes. I can be surrounded at school and work with a large group of people and totally feel like I'm by myself. Example: I like to go to coffee shops to read books, not to interact with people, but just to get out. I'm relaxed and feel like I'm by myself in my own little world.</span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>*<em> I dated a guy who would go to events not to interact with friends, but he would go there with "networking" in mind. I hate that!!!! I like a lot of that to happen organically. Yes, I do art shows and events like that, but for the most part I like to make stuff while I'm there and let people see what I do and meet people that way rather than just handing someone a business card and telling them to check out my stuff. </em></strong></span></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">At shows, if you asked my friends they would say, I make a "home" at these types of events. I create a space that is comfortable for me so that when people do come around I don't feel like I've been put in an uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;">*<em>I have been called this before... I am very analytical and also very passionate so that can come off as being too intense. I'm especially like this when I do group projects because I'm very disciplined when it comes to making sure that whatever I work on is up to my standards, especially if my name is going to be on something.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;"><em>* Yes, this is true. I am a creative person who has tons of ideas and things that I want to make happen. I could be researching for one project and then go on a tangent with another idea and start taking notes on that, but I always come back to my original intent.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;">*<em> I HAVE to have downtime. I go to school and entertain clients all day and then I go to work in another service industry where I serve tables and interact with my co-workers. I do this 4-5 days a week in a row and by then end of that time I am burnt out. If I don't get a break I get stressed, overwhelmed and I even breakdown and cry sometimes. On those special days when I do get time to myself, I treat myself by sleeping in, writing down ideas in my notebooks, spending time with my dog and getting stuff done around the house.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;"><em>*I used to hate public speaking, but now I would rather do that. If I'm fully prepared for the talk that I'm giving, it won't really bother me as much as if I'm not prepared. So when I have to do those sort of talks, I practice and practice and practice some more. Interacting with the people afterwards, not my cup of tea.... there is a lot of hand shaking (I'm a bit of a germaphobe), small talking and that part is the most draining for me. So, if I seem rude... I'm not trying to be.</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* This goes back to #7.... I've overdone it quite a few times before and the aftermath is not pretty. I get snappy and irritable, sometimes I have panic attacks, and if it builds up too much then I'll break down and cry. (<a href="http://thereconstructionista.blogspot.com/2014/06/selfish.html" target="_blank">Selfish</a> ) I've done full months where I'm constantly going and then have to take long periods where I just disappear off the face of the earth for most people.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">*My boyfriend will be an introvert at times, but he loves to have people around. He comes from a big family and so that is very normal for him. When we first started dating, we were always hanging out in groups with friends and that was totally out of the norm for me... He might not think that he's an extrovert, but he is.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* It might seem like I can and do everything, but in reality I see a connection to all of the things that I do. I have a Bachelor in Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting and Drawing, but I do a lot of printmaking, papermaking, sewing and more. To me everything I do connects to making an idea turn into reality.... I can see things in my head and then I figure out the best way to make it come to life. I have a love for knowledge and challenging things, so everything connects to something else.... It's all relative....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* The best example of this for me is when you have your first day of class or a first group meeting and they make you stand up and tell everyone who you are and what you do and why you're here..... I can't stand that... Another one is when I took a Yoga class they made us partner up for some exercises and I was screaming on the inside the entire time....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;"><em>* Yes I am very guilty of this.... but it goes all the way back to hating small talk.... I really hate talking on the phone..... But, if you call and I don't answer and then you text me to call you, that lets me know that it's important and I'll call back immediately or if you leave me a voice message I'll more than likely call you back.... I also hate having a long conversation in text too..... So try not to get offended by it....</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* I notice a lot..... People think that I'm too quiet sometimes, but really I'm observing, observing people, surroundings, and listening to what people are saying..... Same thing when I watch movies... I'll notice the makeup, costumes, things going on in the background while still listening and paying attention to the plot.... I notice little things too....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;">*<em> That 40 minute d</em>rive to and from school is proof of this..... <em>I talk to myself all the way home.... not in a crazy way, but it's a way for me to work things out of my head and they say that you remember more of what You say out loud than if you keep it just rolling in your head.... If I have downtime at work.... things that are in the background in my head will come to the front.... so I try to stay busy until I leave.......</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* High blood pressure and hypertension run in my family..... Usually when I get mine checked I have the blood pressure of a dead person..... I try to keep myself from being stressed and a lot of that is taken care of when I get that time to myself....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times;">*<em> Yes, I have always been told that I'm an old soul... from my taste in music, books, history, work ethic etc.... Previously, I had only dated men that were at least 9-10 years older than me....</em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* I get excited and "high" at the anticipation stage........ Like road trips.... but after being out and around so many people I'm totally drained.....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* I learned growing up to focus on the solution vs. the problem..... Problem Solving, Troubleshooting, those are what I focus on..... with that said I look at things from a lot of different views instead of just one...... I hypothesize......</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">*I get told this at local concerts.... I love dancing and singing and all of those things, but I distracted by all of the people around me..... so letting go takes a bit of time.....</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* Part of the reason that I started blogging was so that I could get stuff out.... and blogging allows that on a bigger scale.... It's more public than internalizing in a journal.... and I get to talk without feeling like I'm boring the hell out of someone or taking up too much of their time.... </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Times;">* Yes Yes and Yes.... My brother can attest to this... he laughs and pokes fun at the fact that I'll have a period where I'll go out all of the time to do things and then turn into a "hermit". Like right now.... I've gone months without seeing friends and it's not that I don't want to or don't care about these people.... it's just that I need that down time from work, school, etc....</span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bibliophile: a person who collects and has a great love for books.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That definition would describe me for sure.... Ever since I was a little kid I have always loved to read.... Loved going to the library and then go home to curl up in bed and just escape for a few hours.... In College, I spent a lot of time in the library looking through all of the artists bios, philosophy books and so much more......</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Recently, I decided that I would do the </span><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/all-339-books-referenced-in-gilmore-girls" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rory Gilmore Reading List Book Challenge</span></a><span id="goog_807269189"></span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (Buzzfeed).... there are 339 books on this list.....and the mission to have all of these books on hand began....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had a lot of books for the challenge in my collection already and luckily my boyfriend is a Bibliophile, just like me, so he had a few in his collection as well....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friends began handing me some of the books on my list....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, the real adventure came when my boyfriend and I hit the road.... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First, we went to Memphis in May and while we were there we visited the most awesome New and Used Bookstore:</span></div>
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I've been wanting to do a detox for a while.... to give me more energy, fight bloating, and help boost my metabolism..... </div>
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So I did a lot of research for different recipes and let me tell you there are ALOT.... and tweaked my own recipe using the typical ingredients in these detox drinks...... because a lot of them can be pretty strong.... and not very tasty.... </div>
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*<u><strong>Apple Cider Vinegar</strong></u>: Improves Complexion, Boosts Immunity, Promotes Digestion, Balances pH in the body, Reduces Inflammation, Promotes Weightloss, Good for Constipation, Whitens Teeth, and deals with cramps.....</div>
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*<strong><u>Lemons</u></strong>: Helps with Constipation, Digestion, Anti-aging, Weightloss, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Flushes Bacteria, Suppresses Appetite, Improves Skin.......</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">*British Beauty Essential that works for every skin type and any age. It's a rich cream cleanser that removes dirt, residue and makeup and some of my toughest mascaras. It has naturally active ingredients that make the skin softer, smoother and moisturized without stripping the skin and causing it to be tight and dry. Ingredients include: cocoa butter, rosemary, chamomile, hops and eucalyptus.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">This product is my ultimate fave for facial cleansers. I love that it's non-foaming and not abrasive or alkaline like a lot of cleansers on the market that can strip the skin of it's natural moisture barrier.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">*This is a citrus-based toner: it refreshes and gently exfoliates leaving healthy looking skin that glows. It has aloe that helps calm the skin and has Seeweed Extract that nourishes the skin with it's rich mineral content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">*Hyaluronic Acid is a moisture magnets for the skin. Because of the lack of oil around my eyes, I have to hydrate that skin. This help with dehydration around the eye as well as diminish fine lines around the eye area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">* This is a dual ribbon formula for moisturization and sun protection. This product is Amazing! It's light weight, has a matte finish and smells so good. I rarely wear makeup during the day in the summer because it will just melt off in the heat and humidity. What I love the most about this product is that it's non-greasy, most sunscreens can leave a shine all over the face that looks greasy and this product gives a nice matte finish. I get so many compliments on how great my skin looks when I use this product. I wear it everyday and make sure that I reapply when needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">I am truly addicted to this brand of products. They smell heavenly and they are cruelty free and free of parabens, phthalates, paraffin, propylene glycol, mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, PABA, synthetic color, DEA or sulfates. All of these can strip the skin and mess with the pH balance. I use this sometimes on its own or in combination with it's matching scrub.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">*Nutrient-rich sugar scrub that exfoliates and tones with a blend of antioxidant Vitamin E, organic Coconut Oil, and Hibiscus Flowers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;"><strong><u>*Hawaiian Tropic: Sheer Touch Lotion Sunscreen: Ultra Radiance : Broad Spectrum SPF 30 : Protects, softens and Leaves Skin Radiant</u></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">I use this product immediately after I shower so that my skin will soak the product in. It's so important to use sunscreen everyday and to apply it before sun exposure even on cloudy days. It takes 21 days to create a habit and this is one of the best habits to build.... The skin is the largest organ of the body and it needs daily sun protection... I'm very fair skinned, so when I have too much sun exposure I freckle vs. tan or sometimes burn instead and I reapply as needed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New;">* To say I just like this brand is an understatement. I am truly addicted to it. Each one of these lotions or butters are Amazing!!! They smell incredible, are rich in texture, and really treat my skin. I love hot showers (which by the way are not good for your skin, so I don't recommend this) and these really put all of the moisture back into my skin. Each one infuses the skin with antioxidants, help treat dull skin, and protect from free radical damage.</span></div>
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*<u>Research every product</u>....Not all brushes are equal, not all brands are going to give you the same desired effect( Bridal, Special Events, HD, etc.), Sanitation products for all products are important and skincare that suits a lot of different skin types. It's crucial for you to be knowledgeable and make educated decisions vs. "This looks cool, I'll get it!" (Sometimes this works out, but you waste a lot of money when it doesn't)</div>
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*<u>Value Sets</u>: These help you to get a lot of products at once, help you try many types of products and who doesn't love a good value..... Most companies have these types of sets....You can find them at Ulta, Sephora, and the Brand Sites themselves....</div>
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*<u>Palettes vs. Singles</u>: Palettes are my favorite way to get more bang for my buck.... Palettes are better for travel because the packaging allows for better storage... Singles take up so much space, they are more likely to break when traveling vs. most palettes...</div>
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*<u>BOGO deals</u>: I've gotten great deals on my brushes this way.... Nice brushes can be expensive, but BOGO deals really help me out when building my kit....</div>
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*<u>Utilize local beauty stores</u>: I get the best deals on lashes for my kit this way. Unlike the bigger stores like Sally's, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid the selection for lashes can be somewhat limited. I recently shopped at a local store and got great deals on 100% human hair lashes, both strips and individuals. They also tend to keep specialty lashes like the Kiss Lash Dress( seen in the pic) on hand.</div>
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*<u>Check the Clearance</u>: Beauty stores always have a clearance section. Certain styles of lashes go out of season (Halloween) or Collections get discontinued or Makeup gets Repackaged. I recently went to Sally's and found the Cirque de Soleil Collection on sale for less than $2 and I know they are extreme, but to have on hand for conceptual makeups they are awesome.</div>
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*<u>Outlet Stores</u>: TJ Maxx is one of those stores that I tend to have decent luck finding tools. I've found so many great brands of brushes, beauty blenders there and sometimes you'll find eyeshadow palettes from brands like E.L.F. that are great for practice.</div>
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He was a self taught artist: painting, drawing, sewing/quilting(he wouldn't admit that last one, but he did that too) and a well respected photographer....</div>
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I can remember drawing all of the time when I was younger and the biggest memory of that is when I asked Uncle Donzer how to draw....</div>
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When I was 9 he gave me my first real artist tackle box and in it, it had:</div>
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*Charcoal (stick and vine)</div>
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We sat and talked about what each thing was for and he showed me techniques for ink washes and he left me amazed at all of the possibilities....</div>
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I was so scared to use some of the nicer tools inside for fear of ruining them.... that is until I went College and entered into a Fine Arts program....</div>
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I used all of those tools in my classes... the 100 hour pen and ink project, the graphite and white enamel project and so many more....</div>
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I still carry this tackle box with me to every arts show, festival, event that I go to....</div>
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When I took a photography class he gave me an amazing set of books for Christmas that I still love to look through:</div>
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I've been so busy with school and work lately and I needed something to do or create that would get my mind off of all the things bogging me down. I'm always inside during the week whether it be at school, then work, then at home and I don't really get to enjoy being outside. I remembered that a friend of mine is always talking about how relaxing it is for her to get out in the yard and get down with some "dirt therapy", so I thought I'd try that.<br />
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My boyfriend and had been talking about making a herb garden for a while, but living in a 2nd story walk up makes that just a little tricky, there's no backyard, there's no real porch for a box garden either. </div>
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So, we did the next best thing.... We repurposed a canvas shoe organizer to hang over the terrace....</div>
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*Zip Ties( you can use hooks in place of these, but these were the best for our project)</div>
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1) When choosing the shoe organizer: you want to test the drainage of the fabric. You want to pour water through to see how fast the water drips through. Just to be on the safe side... I used the eyelet punch to put some small drainage holes in the bottom of each section.</div>
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2) For the eyelet placement, I just placed two eyelets per section about 2 inches apart and 1-2 inches from the top of each section.... You have to take into account how much weight is going to be on the fabric with the soil, plant, and water.</div>
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4) We just layered soil and mixed with water as we went and placed each plant in the desired pockets based on how much sun and shade they need.</div>
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We planted Lavender, Sage, Rosemary, German Thyme, Spearmint, Sweet Mint, Parsley, Basil and also pot planted Habanero peppers and Jalapeno peppers....</div>
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*Lavender</div>
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*Sage</div>
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*Rosemary</div>
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We're already seeing new blooms :)</div>
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It lowered my stress and I get to watch the progress of these "garden babies".</div>
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Staying busy has been my life for a while, but this year it's been different, harder, more consuming. I changed jobs, I started school again, I met an Amazing Man and it's been an Awesome adventure, but I've had to sacrifice a lot of things that I used to enjoy doing: hanging out with friends, going out randomly during the week to hang out, spending time with my family. I've gone 3 months without hanging out with my bestie, I've been too busy to help friends out..... So I guess that makes me Selfish right?</div>
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Welcome to my Schedule:</div>
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5:45am: Get up and start getting ready...Make coffee</div>
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6:20: Hit the road for the 40 minute drive it takes me to get to school</div>
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7:05 - 2:30 : Get to school, sign in, and set up for clients for the day if any, work on workbooks and other tasks</div>
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2:45: Hit the road for the 40 minute drive back to town... sometimes getting stuck behind the slowest tractors ever....</div>
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3:45 Get to work early to change clothes and prepare for work mode.</div>
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10:15 - 11:00: Wind down, take a shower and go to bed.....</div>
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I don't really get that much free time, but when I do I want to either work on research for projects, work on projects, go on a daytrip out of town before my night shift, school work, read a book or watch a movie and if I'm lucky go swimming....</div>
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Those free moments are time for me to actually be alone.... I need those times.... because when I don't have those moments I get anxious....</div>
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Anxiety has been an issue for me for a while.... When you have so much on your plate with school, work, finances, lack of sleep, trying to figure out how it will all work out, how to be able to do all of the things that you love and be social at the same time.... the cracks begin to show... I get irritable easier, I want to sleep more, I don't want to go anywhere or do anything, getting emotional...and my stomach issues flare up.... It's a constant struggle for me.... sometimes I even have panic attacks...and only a select few people have ever seen those....</div>
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and I'm about to get even more Selfish..... I want to get back to making again and I'm focusing some of that free time on getting back into it again... If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter or my Facebook.... I'm working on building my drawing skills back up, purchasing new supplies..... I'm getting ready for some creative opportunities.... Within the next few months I'll be doing some live demoing, making some new pieces: paintings, prints, drawings, etc...</div>
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So, while my social media may look like Sunshine, Rainbows, Beauty Products, Food, Delicious Beer etc. I'm Human.... I'm flawed.... and I have issues.....just like everyone else...</div>
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I guess I've always been artistic..... When I was a child I always had crayons, colored pencils and paper with me.... It's always kind of been my escape...or my refuge....However you want to say it.... I lost a lot of that by the time that I got to high school because I worked.... I was creative in other ways.... dying my hair....playing with make-up....etc., but drawing has always been my home....So.... I decided that I would study and get my degree in art when I went off to college...</div>
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I studied art history, the philosophy of art, painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking along with the prerequisites such as: psychology, sociology, chemistry, history, etc.... and I went through a lot of changes in college, but the biggest proof of it all is the art that I made while I was there for 6 years.....</div>
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I learned how to have a voice for all of the things that I wanted to say....</div>
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I finally had a senior thesis show which showcased what I wanted to talk about.... it was sociologically relevant, politically, referenced history and my love for what I was doing all at once and in a lot of different mediums......</div>
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I received lots of great reviews of it.... even after I graduated....</div>
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I got to show at a local museum....</div>
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Had an article written about my work and where I wanted to go with it from there.....</div>
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I couldn't figure out what to do next.... so I painted a wall....</div>
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Next, I figured if I couldn't top that show.... then I would create something new with the pieces....</div>
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I deconstructed the fabrics into clutches, messenger bags and scarves.... turned the other pieces into home décor pieces..... Art that people could wear and carry with them rather than just hang on a wall and forget about..... It was all well received....</div>
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I joined local artist groups and met a lot of people that were creating and began doing local artist events and meeting some really amazing people, selling art pieces, donating pieces to causes, co-ops, and building a good reputation in the community, but after a while that became stagnant for me...it begin to feel counterproductive... and more hassle than what it was worth....</div>
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But out of that I've made some Amazing friends.....</div>
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I've collaborated by doing make-up for photo shoots with these amazing ladies... and we're still have more in the works..... and I can't wait to see what's coming up for us next....</div>
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Since all of these.... I've gone back to school for Esthetics....kind of ironic... I studied Esthetics as a philosophy in college and now I'm studying Esthetics as a profession....</div>
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I've felt lost over the past 4 months because I haven't really had that place.... that sanctuary that drawing, painting, printing and even make-up gives me.... I've been so busy with school, work and school and work and school and work....only a little bit of sleep... and the loop goes on....</div>
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I haven't drawn since December.... Haven't painted since April of last year.... Haven't sewn since December.... Haven't created anything of substance from myself, for myself....</div>
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My Passion is missing... and I want it Back.....</div>
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I've taken 27 tests in 5 weeks and that is Soooooooo.... NOT how I function....and I've definitely had to adapt.</div>
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I am a Kinetic Learner.... Tactile....Self-Directed...... a "Do-er"</div>
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It's apparent in every aspect of my life..... Learning from experience....vs. reading or being told...<br />
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I can read a book for leisure and remember it without question, but if it's something that I have to remember for a test I really have to do extra work....</div>
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In math I had to do problems over and over and over again, chemistry formulas I had to practice over and over again..... </div>
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I remember taking a test for my psychology test in college and on the test I drew out all of the diagrams from the book from memory before I could even answer the essay question... my professor called it the most creative test he'd ever seen, but really..... I physically had to draw those to remember the concepts....</div>
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I don't do well with multiple choice tests, especially online ones because if I read the paragraph in the book that the question referred to..... the paragraph becomes unclear and jumbled in my mind and all of the answers look right because all I can remember is that all of those words were in the paragraph....but I mix up the right vs. the wrong....</div>
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I've had to adjust to being in this Esthetics program....<br />
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An Esthetician is a specialist in the cleansing, beautification, and preservation of the health of skin on the entire body. (Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals)</div>
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This first month in this program has been super fast paced..... my coffee consumption has gone up....I've studied so much.... done a lot of workbook work...... I've taken like 20 tests in 4 weeks.....and we're finally about to start floor work....</div>
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So far I have had a Moisture Boost facial, Deep Pore Cleansing, Chemical Peels on my face, hands, and feet, Arm and Leg Treatments, Vascutouch, Brow Tinting and Legs waxed......</div>
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We'll start with Product Application on my mannequin Daria.... and then move on to massage techniques...... </div>
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I had my first makeup artist gig with an amazing wedding party....</div>
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I had my first gig doing special effects makeup for a collaborative project with Charlene Maldonado and Jen Maloney, local photographer PhotoJenX....</div>
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Today I had my first day of school in the Esthetician Program and I couldn't be more excited...</div>
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(My Bestie Mare gave this piece of Inspiration to me)</div>
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This year as far as this blog is concerned.... there will be...</div>
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*What products I'm using...</div>
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*Make-up tutorials will be a first this year... </div>
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I can't wait to share all of the Awesomeness with you!!!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03069025590432274670noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2567099390138129362.post-37143364635542819022013-03-27T12:55:00.002-04:002013-03-27T12:55:14.144-04:00Lush Buffy Bar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've had friends rave about Lush Cosmetics Products for a while now and I finally went to a Lush Retailer in Macy's @ Lenox Square.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The product that stood out the most to me was the BUFFY BAR.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This product is an exfoliating body butter bar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> This is a multi purpose product that buffs and moisturizes cutting my after shower routine in half. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If you've every gotten out of the shower your skin is usually tight and you need to moisturize, then you grab your favorite lotion and you have to wait for it to soak in before you can put on your clothes. If you are like me and always on the go this can sometimes seem tedious, so this product fixes this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I suffer with Keratosis Pilaris, which are those bumps that you can have on your arms that are just dry patches and I've tried KP Duty Products for this, Differin Gel and nothing has really helped until now. I've noticed that it has smoothed out and the redness is gone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've been using this product for the past 2 weeks and my skin has never been softer and more clear and what I really like about this product is that it is a time saver, I can skip the dry off and moisturize and get straight to doing my face skin care and makeup routine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If you start with any product from Lush.... I would definitely recommend this one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The price ranges from $11.95-$22.95</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lushusa.com/" target="_blank">http://www.lushusa.com/</a></div>
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Loving Lush,</div>
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Heather</div>
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xoxo</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">“Ever miss the scent of your boyfriend on your skin? Well, I did. So I created BOYFRIEND, a fragrance inspired by him but made for us. With the muguet, dark plum, myrrh, and night blooming jasmine, BOYFRIEND has all the floral notes we ladies love with the warm, woody, amber musk that makes your eyes roll...just like him! Now you can take your Boyfriend with you wherever you go. Seductive and intoxicating, you’re gonna wanna wear Him.” </span><br style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 24px;">- Kate Walsh</span></i></span><br />
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Dark Plum</div>
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Myrrh</div>
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Night Blooming Jasmine</div>
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Benzoin Tears</div>
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Skin Musk</div>
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Golden Amber</div>
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Vanilla Woods</div>
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I've been given so many great fragrance samples this past month, but this one, I just LOVE. I was given this as my deluxe sample at Sephora a few weeks ago and I just can't stop wanting to smell this.</div>
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<b>It smells like she bottled a sexy carpenter after he's finished a masterpiece!!!</b></div>
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What I love about this fragrance is that it is ultimately versatile, it could be worn by a man or a woman. The fragrances that I tend to fall for are those fragrances that bring warmth and aren't overly girly and floral, but also aren't overly sweet and this fragrance truly does that for me. Every single time that I wear this fragrance I just want to eat myself. Me and this fragrance have great chemistry with each other.</div>
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<b>This is going to be my fragrance splurge this year, while I may not buy the bottle just yet, I am investing in the Pulse Point Oil.</b></div>
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I love her story behind creating this fragrance.... It's an idea that every woman has thought about and she created just that, a Boyfriend in a bottle. It's warm, sexy, enticing, and delicious that does make the eyes roll and give the desire to purrrrrrrr.... I Love My New Boyfriend!</div>
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Loving Boyfriend and Kate Walsh,</div>
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Heather</div>
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(* from the February Birchbox 2013 post card)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I am so please with this box this month!!! I love BB creams, new fragrances, lush mascaras and hair care, and I LOVE chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm excited about every single one of these products and can't wait to give reviews on each product.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. Jart+ Black Label Detox BB Beauty Balm</span></div>
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*From the brand that brought BB creams to the U.S. this gold-standard formulation has mineral SPF 25 and a satiny, matte finish.</div>
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* Roll out the red carpet for this new scent, a stunning mix of mandarin, red currant, lily, and orange blossom.</div>
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* Steal the proverbial spotlight with Lancome's latest winner. The S-shaped brush defines each lash-even the tiny ones in the corner of your eyes.</div>
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*Repair damage with this healing spray, which delivers weightless hold and strengthens strands.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">TREAT!!!</span> : A treat from Ghirardelli: You deserve a little sweetness. Try Ghirardelli's Milk & Caramel Square or experiment - s'mores or baked into a cookie. Who says you can't riff on decadence?</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm a huge fan of supporting local and purchasing local products, especially if it's beauty. I've been looking at these products since I spotted them at Bleeker Street a few years ago. I went to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SugarMagnoliaAlbany" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Sugar Magnolias</span></a>, which is a local French Market in town, about a month ago and saw these products again and finally decided to purchase them.</span></div>
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* <span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The sugar scrub is amazing. I love how this product goes on smoothly and really buffs and smooths your skin and the scent is just a refreshing treat in the shower.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">*You don't want to over exfoliate your skin because it's damaging and you don't want to use this on your face.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">*TIP: I like to use this just to smooth the skin of my legs before I shave them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">* The body butter is just that, it has the consistency of a tub of butter. The scent of this product is just so fresh and clean and won't clash with any other scented products that you want to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">* TIP: While your skin is still a little wet and warm apply this and it will go on smoothly. You don't want to let the skin dry before applying this product.... you want to apply it while your skin is still moist from the shower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">*I am a huge fan of bar soaps, especially glycerin soaps. I feel that bar soaps last longer than regular shower gels and they usually have only a few ingredients vs. the ingredients that you would find in a lot of scented shower gels and there is less drying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">* Glycerin is a natural humectant,which means that it attracts moisture to your skin. So, if you have issues with dry skin glycerin soap is nice product for you to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">* I love this product, again the Green Tea scent is just so refreshing. My skin does not feel tight after using this product. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">*I just all around love this product and will definitely be purchasing this again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(next to the Green Tea is the Goat's Milk Soap, which I will review later)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you want to try these products.... or find out a little more about the other Handmade Goodies Soapy Lane has to offer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SugarMagnoliaAlbany?fref=ts" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Sugar Magnolias</span></a> French Market and Support Our Local Artists/Artisans/Small Businesses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">* Let your eyes do the talking with Put a Lid on It, a quick-drying eye primer designed to give your boldest looks staying power.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">(<span style="font-size: x-small;">theBalm.com)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've always enjoyed products by theBalm. Their products are great quality, great price and the packaging is just adorable!!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I received this product as part of my January 2013 Birchbox and if you didn't know I'm a huge <a href="http://thereconstructionista.blogspot.com/2013/01/primer-obsession.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Primer Addict</span></a> !!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This product has a smooth texture with a slight tint to it. If you have problems with oily eyelids that make your eye makeup move...and I have that problem with a few types of liner that I use.... this is the eye primer for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This product goes on smooth and silky and drys to a matte finish. No oils, no budge, no smudged eye corners. This product is just fantastic.</span></div>
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