gunner

Today i took gunner to Petco to get groomed.  Most of his fur was really long, with a few awkward patches of really short fur. Long story short, his new look is not what i expected or wanted. I cried when i got him home, i felt so bad, i made him look like such a fool. But its only fur, and will grow back soon. I think i was just being really shallow, but whatevs. He seems happy/ doesnt give a fuck.

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Clinique product review

true bronze pressed powder

A few weeks ago, i went to the Clinique counter at Macys. I've been using their 3 step acne system for awhile and been pretty happy with it, so i've tried some of there make up too. I got this bronzer in #3 sunblushed. I really like the big packaging and compact (even if it did break the second i opened it and i taped it back together).  It comes with this funny awkward little brush, that i was sure would be useless, but it actually does sweep the product on well. 

It has a slight shimmer to it, but nothing shows up on the face. I wore it to work and it lasted pretty much the whole day, and i touched it up maybe once.  And although i am really happy with the fresh, healthy glow and color it gives my face, i'm pretty confident you could find something similar at the drug store or target and skip the 23.50 price tag.

The other Clinique make up products i have tried are; two colors of tinted moisturizer, almost powder, and stay matte powder. None of these products stayed matte, stayed fresh, or ever really matched my skin tone (even with help from the counter). For some reason this was a hard lesson to learn, but i think i'll stick to MAC for make up, and stick to Clinique for what they're good at and known for, skin care.

BLOCH ballet flats

I got both of these from Habit, at the lab, which is in the process of closing. I think they still have a location in San clemente, but I'm not sure. The tan/black ones have that annoying elastic thing, but you can't tell when you're wearing them. They retail for like $140, but i got them on sale for $60. They're patent leather and leather soled, and look like cheap Chanel knock offs. The Cherry print ones are canvas, rubber soled, and slightly nostalgic. I think they were originally like $90 or something? maybe? But i got them for $10.

Inspiring

Note to self. How amazing would it be to have your own little boutique? Some things found. Some things purchased. Some things designed and produced. At the moment, this is my dream job...

Dad's banana coconut cream pie

This was super easy (and i guess not too impressive).

store bought graham cracker crust
banana pudding
sweetened coconut (toasted) (2 c.)
banana slices
home made whipped cream

I mixed most of the toasted coconut in with the pudding, saving some for the top. I put a layer of bananas on the bottom. And piped some extra whipped cream along the crust.

This was actually pretty fun to make cuz i just kinda made it up, and it turned out pretty well.

Latest Ebay purchase

I really got lucky with these pair of London Sole ballet flats. I won them for like $60.00. Which is so good for shoes that ushually retail from like $175- $200. I think this is like my 7th pair of London sole / French sole shoes I've gotton off ebay. They are cut so well and the shape is so perfect, and you can totally tell the difference from like just a pair of ballets flats you pick up from the mall. These look expensive and very dainty.

I've been wearing them for years and I'm still in love with them. A good ballet flat seriously goes with anything. And if you get a black pair you really get your money's worth because you can wear them even more, without ever looking boring or the same. I'm pretty sure French sole and London sole are they same company? I not positive.

http://www.londonsole.com/

http://www.frenchsoleshoes.com/index.php


These pair are super cute with leopard print and gold piping/ bow in front. I can't wait to wear them with my black skinny jeans, and like a cute simple tank top.

American flag cake

This is the cake i made to bring to Allegra's 4th of July party. I wasnt sure of the theme, something like white trash/ gross stuff? I dont know, we drank PBR and Peter brought macaroni salad in a carton. I thought a cake decorated like the flag would fit right in. I must say, it was pretty good. But then again, everything
is delicious when your drunk.

Vanilla cake (from a mix)
cream cheese frosting (cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar)
rasberries
blueberries