tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5622886242673221322024-02-06T19:53:54.109-08:00♪♫life STYLEgrimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-72661146105750737062012-05-25T20:39:00.003-07:002012-05-25T20:52:20.881-07:00New Job!YAY! After working 6 years in a crap (but easy and very flexible) retail job - I finally have a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">new job</span></b>! Guess what it is?<br />
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A <b><span style="color: #e06666;">manicurist</span></b> for the salon <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Nail Tech</span></b>!<br />
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Well actually, I am an <b><span style="color: #e06666;">apprentice</span></b>. A lot of people don't now you can work at a salon without a license. In truth you can work as an apprentice, learning on the job, but there should only be one apprentice at a time. You can also work with a permit and work towards getting your license. (It kinda makes me wonder what a license is for though? I guess to say "Yes, I know what I'm doing. I'm a PRO.") Where I live, there are no nail schools. The only way to learn to do nails in school is to take a full cosmotology course, learning nails, make up, and hair. Although I enjoy styling hair, I don't have an interest in actually cutting it. Plus, a lot of times you have to go to school for such long hours that you can't work a job. You end up paying money instead of making it!<br />
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So why a manicurist? Well painting nails is a hobby of mine, and I really enjoy doing designs. I was a real artist in high school, so I guess it stems from that. I would go to work with my nails done at my old job and it would go a lot like this:<br />
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Sadly, being a manicurist is really not as <b><span style="color: #e06666;">fabulous</span></b> as some make it out to be. First off, I <b><span style="color: #e06666;">can't</span></b> have my nails done! T_T I have to have my hands in acetone way too much. Maybe in the future I can do more acrylic than manis and pedis, and I may be able to do my nails then. Also, I have to wear <b><span style="color: #e06666;">khakis</span></b> and a white shirt. They want us to look <b><span style="color: #e06666;">professional</span></b>, but I'm hoping I can make it <b><span style="color: #e06666;">fashionable</span></b> too.<br />
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So here, I compiled a bunch of pictures of nails that I've done over the years for my interview, and figured I'd put it up for you to look at. It is certainly not all that I've done, though. Looking back on some of the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">older pictures</span></b> makes me cringe a little, ha ha. Lets hope I can start adding some really awesome nails to my portfolio!<br />
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So as an apprentice I can be sponsored by my teacher, Tiffany, for two years. Within those two years I have to get <b><span style="color: #e06666;">1200 hours of work</span></b> in, and learn practical and theoretical nail ...stuff, lol. Which should be easy because I have to work <b><span style="color: #e06666;">55 hours a week</span></b>! T_T I get <b><span style="color: #e06666;">one day off a week</span></b>. I think I will have to study a lot outside of work too. It is very fast paced, and I need to learn really fast. They don't always have time to show me everything at work. All in all, it is a LOT of work, because it is school and a job all rolled into one. But this is ultimately something I could turn into a career. I hope I can learn fast enough! And not go crazy from lack of free time! (haha, My boyfriend can no longer complain that he works more than me and has no free time!)<br />
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So, anyone have any suggestions on how to look gal AND professional in khakis and white shirt with no nails? Time to start hunting through magazines!<br />
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Here is a quick snap from last Saturday:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Outfit Inspo:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxMsEI43P2IvuS75gqnlmfssxWofSa96kWUZCFTJg5pNDsSxT56IEikEpZGhPf0inEaoawaaLnavQqpq4uSryKVP_uqbjbP9CFDmJKGe-ywBsVdRJHUrECCa6ozaDggPO__rCzX58fkEO/s1600/o0563075011868968561.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidxMsEI43P2IvuS75gqnlmfssxWofSa96kWUZCFTJg5pNDsSxT56IEikEpZGhPf0inEaoawaaLnavQqpq4uSryKVP_uqbjbP9CFDmJKGe-ywBsVdRJHUrECCa6ozaDggPO__rCzX58fkEO/s320/o0563075011868968561.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I have been picking inspiration outfits lately, since I have been feeling rather<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> rusty</span></b> with my coords. I've been adoring <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Momoko</span></b> lately. Its really only natural, since I adore <b><span style="color: #e06666;">monotone</span></b>. Although I hate yellow, it does look nice in a mono outfit. I originally wanted to wear a long black lace skirt, but I left it at the bf's house so I had to change to the slightly too big tulle skirt.<br />
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I would not say that I have changed my style, because I am always interested in multiple styles at once. However lately I have been loving Mode - and almost strictly<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> Murua inspired</span></b> outfits. Its a fairly big change of interests for me, especially when paired with the Mode lack of extravagant hair and make up. But I have been wanting a more adult look, and Mode just <b><span style="color: #e06666;">feels right</span></b>~grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-2204910517198404522012-04-13T21:31:00.001-07:002012-04-13T21:36:06.953-07:00What have I been DOING?!Hey, it Friday the 13th! Wow, it has been <b><span style="color: #e06666;">QUITE a while</span></b> since my last post! Since I left off saying I had to take a hiatus because I was sick - don't worry I'm not dead! I got over all that nasty mucus-y crap about two weeks after my hiatus post. So what have I been doing in the meantime? Well, quite a lot. I have been <b><span style="color: #e06666;">incredibly busy</span></b>, and it looks to only get more so over the next couple of months. Here is a glance at whats been going on in the last month or so.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>SPRING ARRIVED</b></span><br />
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I've decided to jump back on the exercise band wagon since I will be in a wedding in June, and want non-flabby arms! I've been doing EA Sports Active 2 four days a week. While I haven't lost weight, I'm really noticing more muscle definition. Especially in my arms! Yay!<br />
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</div>Although you wouldn't know it by looking at<a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/"> our blog</a>, hch has been very busy! We have submitted our portfolio to a couple conventions, and we are planning on selling at a local con the first weekend in June. We also have had about three different commissions in the past few weeks!<br />
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</div>In June one of my best friends, Ellen, will be getting married, and I am her maid of honor. Although she has handled most of the prep work for the wedding (she is going into event planning), I've been doing some work for it too. I am making a fascinator for Ellen to wear on her special day, along with making small hair accessories for myself and the other brides maid's, and making flowers to add to the bridal party's shoes.<br />
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All in all, I haven't had much time to even get on the computer, much less blog. There hasn't been too much to talk about in my life, and I certainly haven't looked cute lately. I have, however, written up a few reviews and beauty posts. Posting will still be very very slow for the next couple of months, until after the wedding is over. I am a bit stressed about how full my schedule has become. I have plans for every single weekend in May, and in June I have a convention the weekend before the wedding! When all this is over I can't wait to take a week off and just do whatever I want to do! I've kinda missed blogging, and I REALLY miss <b><span style="color: #e06666;">looking cute</span></b>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Thank you 50 followers! <3</span></b></div><br />
I'm glad some people may find this blog kinda interesting - I've been so boring lately!<br />
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And I'm afraid it will continue to be dead for a while, as I am (and kinda already have been) on a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">computer hiatus</span></b>. I have been<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> very sick</span></b> for the past three weeks. My fever's have finally stopped, and I am on my second dose of antibiotics. Right now I mostly have a lot of congestion. I have mucus coming from my nose, throat, and<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> even my eyes</span></b>! Gross! So while I'm not photo-worthy, I am taking time to get myself better.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">In the meantime, what would you like to see more of on this blog? </div><br />
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I'm prepared to blog about any of the subjects, and have already started writing some. I will (hopefully) evetually get around to posting in all those categories, but I want to know what interests you the most. Maybe if I get votes soon I can start working on posts during my hiatus.<br />
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Really wanna see something else? Leave a comment,<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-61325388523926614392012-02-14T15:14:00.000-08:002012-02-14T15:14:41.191-08:00Have a Nerdy V-day!<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Happy Valentine's day</span></b>! I'm not doing anything special today. I had my "special day" lazing around with my boyfriend yesterday. We watched <i>Up</i> and <i>Monsters, Inc.</i> on the Disney Channel and ate in. <3 Just got off work - man, we sold so many heart balloons! I'm going to spend the rest of tonight relaxing.<br />
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Check out what my boyfriend got me for Valentine's! I do really like<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> Star Wars</span></b>, but I'm not as into as I used to be. But how can anyone resist a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">blinged</span></b> Darth Vador?!<br />
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Speaking of Star Wars, I've been playing the<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> MMO</span></b> more, and I actually like it. It can't replace <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Ragnarok</span></b> in my heart, but its fun. Although I have a hard time playing because I am such a loner! I don't like playing with <b><span style="color: #e06666;">strangers</span></b>, so I never do the quests that require groups. >.>;;<br />
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Here are some crappy pictures I took! : D<br />
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</div>My character. I wanted to be Light Side, but literally <b><span style="color: #e06666;">EVERYONE I know</span></b> that plays the game is Dark Side. So I am a Sith Warrior Marauder.<br />
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I guess this was more of a nerd post than one about love, haha. But Valentine's isn't a big deal for me. The only thing I really care about is the chocolate lol.<br />
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Hope everyone has a great V-day!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This iron is <b><span style="color: #e06666;">one inch</span></b> wide, uses Kryocera Ceramic Technology and heats up to <b><span style="color: #e06666;">375°F</span></b>. Sultra claims that this iron will <b><span style="color: #e06666;">repair your hair</span></b> with infrared rays. They also guarantee that you can get the look you want with <b><span style="color: #e06666;">just one pass </span></b>of this iron.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both;">A very unique feature this iron has, that I've never seen before, is that <b><span style="color: #e06666;">the ceramic plates move</span></b>. This is supposed to help prevent snags, and ensure constant even heat. </div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The plates also have <b><span style="color: #e06666;">no gap</span></b>, and can be squeezed even closer to get your hair pin straight.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl1OucYYC9ERHeF321a4RswdSNo-7z5D4pEVgj-GwMLbIMzi5LBPWKRD8SwBGfUdFKiW9ObIOta5hmn-eipUCG8HNnw8AH2inivIz3pnu9eYrSorxHb7PH0vax5s7vCxqaKx8XoSIH4Dz/s1600/DSCF3340.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl1OucYYC9ERHeF321a4RswdSNo-7z5D4pEVgj-GwMLbIMzi5LBPWKRD8SwBGfUdFKiW9ObIOta5hmn-eipUCG8HNnw8AH2inivIz3pnu9eYrSorxHb7PH0vax5s7vCxqaKx8XoSIH4Dz/s320/DSCF3340.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> squeezed close!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've used it a couple of times, so here is what I think!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">PROS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪</span>Heats up EXTREMELY FAST. Maybe about 5 seconds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫</span>Absolutely no snags! This is the smoothest hair iron I've ever used!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪</span>True to its word, I was able to get my hair done in a single pass.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫</span>The rounded edges of the iron made it easy to get the curl I wanted.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">CONS</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪</span>The power switch is on the inner side of the iron, and is a bit awkward to get to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫</span>There is no temperature setting, which I strongly dislike. I have easily damaged hair so I usually use a low heat setting. Sultra claims the ceramic will self adjust its heat according to your hair type, and that it actually repairs your hair. I don't believe that for a minute - heat is bad for your hair, there is no way around it. Even if it may be able to self adjust its heat, I want to be the one choosing what heat level.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪</span><span style="text-align: left;">At $165, this iron is a bit pricey.</span> </div><br />
Here is a quick curling style I did. No styling or products( and no make up)! Just me and my freshly curled hair!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyS_ia3UaR6Li9Q9V7ls_vKF5xhtIwJlUTi1Vuu81vzRthvwmwS-7PEH-j2siI9XqduGegPVEwiIHpKQtESSmrpJn7p_j0o-vOXWQWWpupANinktOCufFr6WWmP6RpKhRNuOP5G0OvFIm2/s1600/DSCF3344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyS_ia3UaR6Li9Q9V7ls_vKF5xhtIwJlUTi1Vuu81vzRthvwmwS-7PEH-j2siI9XqduGegPVEwiIHpKQtESSmrpJn7p_j0o-vOXWQWWpupANinktOCufFr6WWmP6RpKhRNuOP5G0OvFIm2/s320/DSCF3344.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was able to finish my hair very quickly - maybe 10 - 15 minutes. Normally its an hour!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I <b><span style="color: #e06666;">do like</span></b> this hair iron. It was the<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> smoothest, tug free process</span></b> I've ever had with an iron. But I am not especially tender headed, and I am far more concerned about the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">health of my hair</span></b>. Not being able to adjust the temperature is an absolute no go, and it is more than I would like to spend on a hair iron. <span style="color: #e06666; font-weight: bold;">I will not be purchasing The Wicked for myself </span>(though I may borrow it from my sister occasionally, haha). I do, however,<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> recommend this for those who are very tender headed, short on time, or can afford it</span></b>!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-955644450558913482012-02-10T12:45:00.000-08:002012-02-10T12:45:17.436-08:00Recent Gets, +1 Outfit, and Stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Posting has been slow going for me lately. Although I do have some pictures to catch up on, not a whole lot has been going on. Work has been scheduling me on days I'm not available. The weather has mostly been too rainy to let me wear all the outfit I've been thinking up to go with my new wedges. I haven't even been able to wear lashes or lenses much lately because my eyes have been tearing up so badly. I guess that's what spring is about - <b><span style="color: #e06666;">rain and allergies</span></b>. ):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But I did buy some things recently, and I was able to squeeze in one decent outfit on Tuesday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCur38hbr8tlaix7q-vr6aVG-ThG5hWehXWCGSzgI3bmFL7KNZkT8GGgGuLQbGsNGF3IkDF9WccpDGbbKIzmks8Ss7gQWZUphDw5FzhIUuui1U2YWEjPhwqR6FUYyc5yakfHDRLYWXQoI/s1600/DSCF3328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCur38hbr8tlaix7q-vr6aVG-ThG5hWehXWCGSzgI3bmFL7KNZkT8GGgGuLQbGsNGF3IkDF9WccpDGbbKIzmks8Ss7gQWZUphDw5FzhIUuui1U2YWEjPhwqR6FUYyc5yakfHDRLYWXQoI/s320/DSCF3328.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I bought a dress from Target, salad dressing and chocolate from my favorite Japanese restaurant, and nailpolishes. My mother bought me a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">maxi length cardigan</span></b> that I am so happy with! I can mark that off my "to buy" list. She really got a great deal too. When she looked at it around Christmas it had been <b><span style="color: #e06666;">$60</span></b>, and she got it for<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> $12</span></b>!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrBymhC6cp__EXgk_bUBYwQhPoUTDW7VRgUghHdNVBNip0lhiUYMZpweRG27KWWPtmZNgq6vxCucen5_NxaeKX2oGjCmbS6ReQpw4_7KeFGYF136DJvQCwRO5HAPhYJ2Du6Py_CvDMEdX/s1600/DSCF3330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrBymhC6cp__EXgk_bUBYwQhPoUTDW7VRgUghHdNVBNip0lhiUYMZpweRG27KWWPtmZNgq6vxCucen5_NxaeKX2oGjCmbS6ReQpw4_7KeFGYF136DJvQCwRO5HAPhYJ2Du6Py_CvDMEdX/s320/DSCF3330.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> New nailpolishes. The silvery one is actually a very light sparkly lavender that I'm in love with.<br />
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</span></div>And here is the outfit I squeezed in Tuesday. I only wore it out to grab a quick bite of food and to go to Target, but I was so happy to get to wear my <b><span style="color: #e06666;">new wedges and dress</span></b>! I have a really awkward character hair, and my "everyday make up", so lets just focus on<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> the clothes</span></b>. >.>; Oh I <b><span style="color: #e06666;">cut my hair</span></b> too! Its been about a month lol, and you probably can't tell because my hair looks stupid in these pictures. It is quite a bit shorter now (doesn't touch my shoulders), and it is longer in the front than the back.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lol Half Party City and half Target. I did feel a smidge awkward wearing this into Target, haha.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">SPEAKING OF TARGET.</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://tgtfiles.target.com/2012/wk/01/Womens/15/jwu_launch/img/onpage/launch_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="http://tgtfiles.target.com/2012/wk/01/Womens/15/jwu_launch/img/onpage/launch_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>I'm sure a lot of you have seen Target's new mini collection from <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Jason Wu</span></b>. I overall don't care a bit about designers, since it is too expensive for me. Also, they usually run too small for me, so on the rare occasions when I have actually wanted a piece, it doesn't fit anyway. I usually don't pay much attention when Target gets new designer items, but when I saw <a href="http://chouzuru.blogspot.com/2012/02/jason-wu-for-target-gets-11-questions.html">Sara Mari post </a>about the collection I fell in love with some of the items.</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img1.targetimg1.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/85/13851646_243x243_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img1.targetimg1.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/85/13851646_243x243_pad.jpg" /></a><a href="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/83/13830734_243x243_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/83/13830734_243x243_pad.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/79/13798054_243x243_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/79/13798054_243x243_pad.jpg" /></a><a href="http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/78/13780913_243x243_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img2.targetimg2.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/78/13780913_243x243_pad.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cat mascot is absolutely darling, and I thought the blouse matched up well with some gal trends. But what I really wanted was this purse:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/78/13780711_243x243_pad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/78/13780711_243x243_pad.jpg" /></a></div><div>I love monotone, and I've wanting a satchel purse for a while, so I really fell hard for this purse.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I did go to Target on the Jason Wu premier day, but at 4 when I finally got off work. I could not find any of the accessories. I went again at 8am the next day before work and asked an employee about it since online it said that particular store still had some in stock. She checked and the system said there were 4 in stock, but after asking around we got several confirmations that all the Jason Wu accessories had sold out premier morning. Yet online still said they had some in stock for several days before finally saying sold out.</div><div><br />
</div><div>All I can say is,"DAMN YOU!" *shakes fist*</div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div></div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-1028373993641765322012-01-26T17:12:00.000-08:002012-01-26T20:19:34.649-08:00Xmas GETS!My fever finally broke this morning! I still feel really crappy, and I had to leave work after only 3 hours. My paycheck is going to suck! But lets focus on something more positive - how I racked up for <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Christmas</span></b>!<br />
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FINALLY! I know its pretty late to be posting <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Christmas gets</span></b>, but I had to -ahem- <b><span style="color: #e06666;">clean my room</span></b> first. It looked really nice too, but then when I came home last night my family had stuck some huge boxes, and my nephew's Spiderman blowup toy in my room. T_T Its so nice to know that my bedroom can double as a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">storage closet</span></b>.<br />
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Onto the presents!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmasgets2012/favegets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmasgets2012/favegets.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have quite a few favorites. My bedazzled Mossimo cardigan, e.l.f. make up brushes, Mossimo wedge boots, all of my knee highs, Candie's scarf, the killer striped jacket, Candie's bow stud earrings, and my mirror!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmasgets2012/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmasgets2012/Untitled.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I was able to<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> mark off</span></b> a few things on my Wishlist. I got quite a few stud earrings, a black cardigan, ankle wedge boots, a bodycon skirt, and lots of knee/ thighs highs. I took a few things off my list because I can just make them myself - like the tassel earrings, cross necklace, and damaged jeans. I don't even know why I put the polka dot skirt on there! I already have two! All the other stuff I'm planning to go shopping for with my giftcard, tax refund, and hopefully lots of coupons. I have given up on buying really cheap clothes, but I still want a good deal!<br />
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Well hopefully this post wasn't too rambley, I blame still being sick. I've been uploading my gifts on<a href="http://pupe.ameba.jp/profile/UL_Oa12A8C8C/"> poupee girl</a>, so tell me what you think and give me an add~!<br />
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Well, anyways, here are some pictures of my <strong><span style="color: #e06666;">nails in December</span></strong>. They were meant to be used for Autumn, but I didn't finish them in time.<br />
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They were inspired by some lovely nails I saw <a href="http://universal-doll.com/2011/10/shop-staff-pictures-14-shizuoka/#more-6283">in this post</a> on Mitsu's blog. I decided to go a bit more of a mode route by adding a couple grey nails with lots of bullion beads!<br />
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Speaking of nails, it seems the<a href="http://nailart.livejournal.com/"> nail art community </a>I usually post to on lj is dead. I may be wrong, but I know I tried to post not long ago and it never went through. /: Anyone know of another good place to post nails pictures?grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-2584107066565694692012-01-12T21:35:00.000-08:002012-01-12T21:35:44.525-08:00Fashion Snap: New Years EveWe got our<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> first snow</span></b> tonight! Although it didn't stick... I have so many things to catch up on blogging about, but I can never seem to find <b><span style="color: #e06666;">the time</span></b>. Or maybe its just that I'm still busy <b><span style="color: #e06666;">playing</span></b> around with my Christmas presents. XD<br />
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Here are some pictures from my <b><span style="color: #e06666;">New Years Eve</span></b>. I spent the day working with Rin finishing products and taking pictures for our <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-ready-for-giveaway.html">Good Girl Bad Girl Giveaway</a> (<--- click to enter!).<br />
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Since we were taking photos for the giveaway, I was told to put together a <span style="color: #e06666; font-weight: bold;">hime outfit </span>to match the <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/good-girl-giveaway.html">Good Girl Giveaway</a>. I looked through my closet, and I have no pastel pinks! This is the best I could do!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It came out more lolita looking, imo, But thats ok. This isn't really my style, but I thought the pieces <b><span style="color: #e06666;">worked well together</span></b>. Except I shouldn't have worn that skirt underneath my dress - it stuck out too much!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2784.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2782.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Outfit rundown</div><div style="text-align: center;">Earrings: Handmade</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cardigan: Thrift</div><div style="text-align: center;">Shirt: Wet Seal?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress: Papaya</div><div style="text-align: center;">Skirt: Papaya</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bracelet: A gift from Rin</div><div style="text-align: center;">Belt: Cheap costume pearls</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thigh Highs: Jessica Simpson</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heels: Vintage</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We decided to treat ourselves to dinner, and it was a lovely change since we rarely go out anymore. Unless its to go craft shopping. We went to this Asian restaurant, Sun Cafe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2802.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And we ordered a feast! I ate so much, and I had enough leftovers for another meal!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our sweet waitress offered to take a picture of us when she saw us <b><span style="color: #e06666;">snapping away</span></b> at our food.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2824.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I finished off with tempura cheesecake!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/1-4-12/DSCF2834.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Hope everyone is getting back into the flow of things after the holidays! I seem to be having some trouble - I still want a vacation! Hopefully I will be back soon with more pictures.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-80071936153456859342012-01-04T19:50:00.000-08:002012-01-04T19:50:00.314-08:00Good Girl Bad Girl Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I mentioned in the last post, hardcandy house is hosting a giveaway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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It is actually two separate giveaways, with two winners. I made the "Good Girl" items, and Rin made them "Bad Girl" items.<br />
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So <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-ready-for-giveaway.html">go enter</a>! Will you be a <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/good-girl-giveaway.html">good girl</a>, or a <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/bad-girl-giveaway.html">bad girl</a>?grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-86920196175927299702012-01-04T19:37:00.000-08:002012-01-04T19:37:59.127-08:00New Years Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did everyone have a good New Years? Did you get your <b><span style="color: #e06666;">midnight kiss</span></b>?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My New Years Eve was rather busy taking pictures for a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">giveaway</span></b> hch is hosting (<a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-ready-for-giveaway.html">go check it out</a>). I spent the rest of my weekend relaxing, being a fatty, and reading books. I also created a character on <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Star Wars: The Old Republic</span></b>, but it will take some getting used to. The only mmo's I've ever played were so old that I'm completely lost with Star Wars. T_T</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been thinking for a while of what my New Year Resolutions should be. I've thought of a few things, but I imagine it will be something I add to as the year goes by. XD</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Get my drivers license </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Lose 10lbs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Get a 2nd (and/or) better job</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Save money!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Be nicer and more positive</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Improve my gal make up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Practice better proportioned coords</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Eat healthier foods</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Post to this blog, or hardcandy's once a week</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm sure I will think of more. We will see how I stack up next year! Do you have any resolutions?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♫grimmy</span></div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-54327275814973312612012-01-03T20:58:00.000-08:002012-01-03T20:58:33.185-08:00I want new HAIR!Hey! How has everyone's holiday's been? I had fun myself, but now I'm so tired! I have been meaning to update more, but I just haven't found the time to even get on the computer lately!<div><br />
</div><div>I have been feeling like its<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> time for a change</span></b> with my hair for a while now, but have been unsure what to do. I gave up coloring my hair to try to keep it as <b><span style="color: #e06666;">healthy </span></b>as possible. But I have such long roots! Its not very noticeable since the last color I got was a close match with my natural one, but I can still tell. Its about 4"! And I glanced at the ends of my hair yesterday and saw I have so many <b><span style="color: #e06666;">dead and split ends</span></b>! TnT I just got a trim not long ago, but my hair is very prone to damage.</div><div><br />
</div><div>So I think I have resolved to cut my hair! This will take care of my color growth and my gross ends! Although I am reluctant to go shorter in winter, but I think its worth it.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I have been loving Rumika's hair...</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaX1444LKq1c12xQ_yr45qW8vaRy0fsN6rHGO_H3_Xvmh4nzqNfyUV-t2te915YBtkZYJKLORk6yK0XIaTqdJP_4GJezUBLCWL2PiOb1-kboSF5Q3UsvDH8zIAk_OyfxPL-BcyGSzboUF/s1600/tumblr_lkwj6ziw841qddutbo1_500_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaX1444LKq1c12xQ_yr45qW8vaRy0fsN6rHGO_H3_Xvmh4nzqNfyUV-t2te915YBtkZYJKLORk6yK0XIaTqdJP_4GJezUBLCWL2PiOb1-kboSF5Q3UsvDH8zIAk_OyfxPL-BcyGSzboUF/s320/tumblr_lkwj6ziw841qddutbo1_500_large.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div>Does anyone know her blog, or where I can find more pictures of her with this cut? </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-87276216904994439292011-12-25T03:13:00.000-08:002011-12-25T03:13:03.678-08:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89YAZWNNxJdtmzKi_hyphenhyphenLi5AZEMnqIyOAOX2k415DCiSk2RNuhAav-SBDFFddzkYUqh218pE4y5vyx2J6cH_T72B6vXJ54XIeUK59a_W3v11gz9GTabGMIcg6dZ1mCPf5En2I8IvVx2S9y/s1600/croppedpuri.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89YAZWNNxJdtmzKi_hyphenhyphenLi5AZEMnqIyOAOX2k415DCiSk2RNuhAav-SBDFFddzkYUqh218pE4y5vyx2J6cH_T72B6vXJ54XIeUK59a_W3v11gz9GTabGMIcg6dZ1mCPf5En2I8IvVx2S9y/s640/croppedpuri.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><br />
Hope everyone has<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> fun</span></b>, spends time with their<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> families</span></b>, and gets what <b><span style="color: #e06666;">they want</span></b> for Christmas. X3<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-28154751210173101492011-12-23T23:25:00.000-08:002011-12-23T23:25:00.054-08:00Xmas WishlistI guess its <b><span style="color: #e06666;">kind of late</span></b> to post something like this. But I'm not posting it with the expectation that someone will go out and buy me these things (although if they did that would be awesome!). I want these things, but if I don't get them from Christmas I plan to go out and buy (or make) them<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> myself</span></b>!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/xmas_wishlist/set?id=41073189"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5jyisib18vJzETzoIzFAqrCEIIdnUiqpkIXKtOggfgFIW2imHSrC8kiNCW7kGqFEZpCYU-7BeMnBY04SU-Tq6pUkkzmFaCUCEu0pGOG7v_ijtJ1vSvtkXoMampoX9YHy_vsBJzuty64-/s400/Untitled.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I don't want these exact items, just ballpark lookalikes!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm also planning on getting some more <b><span style="color: #e06666;">circle lenses</span></b> in the new year. I want to get some lenses that are <b><span style="color: #e06666;">larger than 14mm</span></b>, in blue and purple. I am in love with the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Dueba Shiny/Puffy 3 tone</span></b> lenses Sara Mari recently did a <a href="http://chouzuru.blogspot.com/2011/12/sponsor-review-dueba-shinypuffy-3-tone.html">review</a> of, but I'm not sure about them in blue - since they are so aqua. :/ But I do love them in purple! I'm also toying with the idea of some brown lenses...I really like the way <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Princess Mimi Chocolate Brown</span></b> look, but I wonder what they will look like on light colored eyes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://shoppingholics.com/images/201111/goods_img/688_G_1320400304070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://shoppingholics.com/images/201111/goods_img/688_G_1320400304070.jpg" width="131" /></a> <a href="http://shoppingholics.com/images/201111/goods_img/692_P_1320401070261.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://shoppingholics.com/images/201111/goods_img/692_P_1320401070261.png" /></a> <a href="http://shoppingholics.com/images/201103/goods_img/307_P_1300403239368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://shoppingholics.com/images/201103/goods_img/307_P_1300403239368.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Other than all that I need to buy some make up. For the time being I think I'm going to <b><span style="color: #e06666;">bulk order</span></b> some lashes on e-bay. And I am curious about<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> Canmake brand</span></b>. I know a lot of gals use it. Their lip concealer, blush, and eyebrow mascara really catches my eye.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Do any of you use Canmake? What do you think?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-66332276447866452762011-12-21T10:57:00.000-08:002011-12-21T10:57:00.806-08:00Christmas Decorations!I finally got around to taking pictures of our decorations last night! I<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> love Christmas</span></b>, but its just not as exciting now that me and all my sisters are grown up. We don't go as <b><span style="color: #e06666;">all out</span></b> as we used to. And my nephew is still young enough that we can't fully decorate because he will just<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> pull it down</span></b>. >.< But its ok, because "<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Santa</span></b>" still leaves presents just for him!<br />
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This year I pretty much put up all the decorations by myself due to the <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/2011/12/chrissoween-promo-party-2011.html">hch Chrissoween Party</a> I hosted. Its been a few years since we really put the decorations up as a family due to different schedules. But I don't mind, since I'm so <b><span style="color: #e06666;">particular </span></b>about everything. XD<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2482.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2482.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I think our living room looks really magical at night with all the lights.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I forgot to take a close up of our tree! T_T But here are some of my favorite ornaments:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2496.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2496.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Made by my older sister, I believe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2498.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Made by my mother. This is my absolute favorite!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2500.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Again, made by my older sister.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2503.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2503.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2501.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2506.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I think this one with a picture of my nephew is so sweet >u< I think he wasn't even 1 yet!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The top of our entertainment center.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hang ornaments and lights in our windows, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2489.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2492.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2493.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2493.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2510.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hayden's cute visits with Santa!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also have a few decorations up in our dining room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2518.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2528.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ornaments hanging from our chandelier.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/xmas%20deco%202011/DSCF2520.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can't put our presents under the tree until Christmas day because out cats will<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> r u i n them</span></b>. So they are stacked awkwardly on this table instead. XD Man, I really need to do some wrapping as well!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Are you getting in the holiday spirit?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-19552449296474346642011-12-20T11:48:00.000-08:002011-12-20T11:53:11.820-08:00Make up Inspo!I've been <b><span style="color: #e06666;">experimenting</span></b> a lot with my make up lately. Its been very hard for me to balance something that looks <b><span style="color: #e06666;">gyaru</span></b>, with a style that <b><span style="color: #e06666;">suits my face</span></b>. So I've been doing some studying! A few girls I've been looking at are Serina, Izumi Mana, Rumika, Momoko Ogihara, and Ozaki Sayoko.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Serina</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZ3Jfg2uHogq_X172TMKM7GzZZANfXZRn-E8EMwhESXUKYHdZkZCs6d0knqJj0C8qBzvFsWWmhKu7DRdY9a3XleeOmUB-YuRZDRH4qbx9h8JMs5rR4PP6tZN-YiX_G2mkkCPaARBM4c54/s1600/tumblr_lvwehtp7F41qlhrwlo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZ3Jfg2uHogq_X172TMKM7GzZZANfXZRn-E8EMwhESXUKYHdZkZCs6d0knqJj0C8qBzvFsWWmhKu7DRdY9a3XleeOmUB-YuRZDRH4qbx9h8JMs5rR4PP6tZN-YiX_G2mkkCPaARBM4c54/s320/tumblr_lvwehtp7F41qlhrwlo1_500.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvUK-cVg5WkHvWfRX5FVXJbSDAaZu4jvnsXtT5aCA1FnKXq5l8jjKESw4ZMc3ePP718eTk3LCuPoDjAX2J_ZuAFBOdjtLorIcofcQE4NaPWoWIpWy11NuMhIcmMkgRrP_0bc7LwJMBBlX/s1600/tumblr_lw9huqPcLZ1qkypnzo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvUK-cVg5WkHvWfRX5FVXJbSDAaZu4jvnsXtT5aCA1FnKXq5l8jjKESw4ZMc3ePP718eTk3LCuPoDjAX2J_ZuAFBOdjtLorIcofcQE4NaPWoWIpWy11NuMhIcmMkgRrP_0bc7LwJMBBlX/s320/tumblr_lw9huqPcLZ1qkypnzo1_500.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Her look is a little too extreme for me, but its a look I could maybe play around with for special occasions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Izumi Mana</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm8uiy5eyZNSqTdbbHTVdsIMcY1ij7bFRQ7iKPF0TqKAaPpSpAiw6NMtZFC54vl1NHk4Lx9gUjB0iOAJCwKpWTJK4WJw_hwxGRmx_Ib65eBVzZS2pzulq-FfI4PjCxg9DNY_IJQfXejCu/s1600/tumblr_lspu7cv2gS1r1xmvmo1_250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm8uiy5eyZNSqTdbbHTVdsIMcY1ij7bFRQ7iKPF0TqKAaPpSpAiw6NMtZFC54vl1NHk4Lx9gUjB0iOAJCwKpWTJK4WJw_hwxGRmx_Ib65eBVzZS2pzulq-FfI4PjCxg9DNY_IJQfXejCu/s1600/tumblr_lspu7cv2gS1r1xmvmo1_250.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLIX52nBQlbH6nYkqXihI8HEnds4amIjKLUAnv22pvRHOKocASSEQeSem2D6TSvz0spD9kQ9Hwh5l08lZBu96DO9ML4ZDJ97JUvrCwJFvC26sbcYux0QhWy8CEaMb0XIjocXpQe3z0Gty/s1600/izumimana_%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLIX52nBQlbH6nYkqXihI8HEnds4amIjKLUAnv22pvRHOKocASSEQeSem2D6TSvz0spD9kQ9Hwh5l08lZBu96DO9ML4ZDJ97JUvrCwJFvC26sbcYux0QhWy8CEaMb0XIjocXpQe3z0Gty/s320/izumimana_%25282%2529.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yesterday I did my eye make like Izumi, even copying the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">"puffy eye" trend</span></b>. I thought it looked a little strange, especially since I wasn't wearing any lashes or lenses (I was just lazing around at the bf's house), but I <b><span style="color: #e06666;">got a compliment</span></b> when we went out to grab some food!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rumika</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvhr_jRB6T3xhuo3S4y3OioLj9jkUu1PaCfe1HDCL2kb26QbC45zhfws0vLypQWaJGrZgCYd8Bm03Dm7pwdynZZGsYWZ4HxP41g38XbrVeL3kPwjDn-rukaoR76M6d8EaAk92FoTpbqPN/s1600/tumblr_lil0umTEC71qddutbo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvhr_jRB6T3xhuo3S4y3OioLj9jkUu1PaCfe1HDCL2kb26QbC45zhfws0vLypQWaJGrZgCYd8Bm03Dm7pwdynZZGsYWZ4HxP41g38XbrVeL3kPwjDn-rukaoR76M6d8EaAk92FoTpbqPN/s320/tumblr_lil0umTEC71qddutbo1_500.jpg" width="179" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Momoko</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu7eptVStx1qfkitso1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lu7eptVStx1qfkitso1_500.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/j%20fashion/momoko/o0768102411591968268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/j%20fashion/momoko/o0768102411591968268.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've tried, but it is <b><span style="color: #e06666;">hard to replicate</span></b> Momoko's make up! I think its because her<b><span style="color: #e06666;"> distinctive eyebrows</span></b> really lend a lot to her whole look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ozaki Sayoko</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1t4F-Yd1ta__hCLmvo59C4-RvleC2ggN8kDfiKJ1VBIeODhfZ187zWhK5T9coO3JtTKSitiu_OkZS261Pp0MRY1UjSM3vEM02sB-LXRcDFdH_oKn3ZLVw4nSB2h6QFNOYzaNuJombZOGY/s1600/tumblr_lpqa3tfqxU1qjvtopo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1t4F-Yd1ta__hCLmvo59C4-RvleC2ggN8kDfiKJ1VBIeODhfZ187zWhK5T9coO3JtTKSitiu_OkZS261Pp0MRY1UjSM3vEM02sB-LXRcDFdH_oKn3ZLVw4nSB2h6QFNOYzaNuJombZOGY/s320/tumblr_lpqa3tfqxU1qjvtopo1_500.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaCNUPGPzueD60cWznh0w8_a1RGvH4G-JLgdnKbFWtLnXXmruIiqI6vXiS6VOkTfjoiVZMqb3Nz6c-G7sjqqUk29GS8uQMlfbidPdv6zjIiANl6vl06Zn270rxgUTAxBmoRx8i7F_TEpD/s1600/tumblr_lpqa58NpdQ1qjvtopo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTaCNUPGPzueD60cWznh0w8_a1RGvH4G-JLgdnKbFWtLnXXmruIiqI6vXiS6VOkTfjoiVZMqb3Nz6c-G7sjqqUk29GS8uQMlfbidPdv6zjIiANl6vl06Zn270rxgUTAxBmoRx8i7F_TEpD/s320/tumblr_lpqa58NpdQ1qjvtopo1_500.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>Sayoko is my <b><span style="color: #e06666;">newest</span></b> inspiration. I've always thought she was <b><span style="color: #e06666;">beautiful</span></b>, but previously dismissed her make up style because I was worried it wouldn't look distinctly gyaru on a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Western face</span></b>. However I'm trying out her look today (again, no pics since I'm not wearing lashes or lenses - just going to work), and I really like it! I think her make up suits my face better than most, so I can't wait to try it out sometime when I can really go all out!<br />
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I feel a little weird drawing inspiration from <b><span style="color: #e06666;">AV gyaru</span></b>. In fact, I used to be really against it, and frown on people who did. But honestly, it just their profession, and you can't deny that they have very distinctive looks and style! I really like that about them! I love that they developed their own distinct <b><span style="color: #e06666;">"look"</span></b> that is <b><span style="color: #e06666;">different from everyone else</span></b>. I feel like a lot of models make up tends to look the same.<br />
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I've also found that its much easier for me to look gal if I go for a more extreme look. The lighter make up that's common in a lot of magazines I can't make look gal on my face. I just end up looking <b style="color: #e06666;">"normal"</b>, as a lot of people like to put it.<br />
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I can't wait to go <b><span style="color: #e06666;">shopping</span></b> for new makeup after Christmas. We finally got a <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Sephora</span></b> where I live, so maybe I can actually shop there a bit once I get some money!!<br />
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Things I need to buy:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Mascara<br />
<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Brown/Neutral Eye shadow Pallete</div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">♪</span> Stick Eyeliner<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Bottom & Top Lashes<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">♪ </span>Eyebrow Gel<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;">♫ </span>Highlighting Make Up<br />
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I find it so hard to stray from what I <b><span style="color: #e06666;">normally buy</span></b> when shopping for make up. Its easy with some items, like eye shadow, but <b><span style="color: #e06666;">mascara is hard</span></b>! I'm very picky, and I don't want to waste $10! Does anyone have a recommended make up item or brand that they can't part with?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; white-space: nowrap;">♪♫</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a1a2a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">grimmy</span> </div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-2459559373852029032011-12-17T07:29:00.000-08:002011-12-17T07:29:00.218-08:00I got a kigu!YAY! I have wanted a<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> kigurumi</span></b> for so long, and I finally gave in and ordered one for <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">myself and Rin</span></b>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ordered from<a href="http://kigurumi-shop.com/"> kigurumi-shop</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/Untitled.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I was very pleased with their service. They sent very prompt email notifications, and gave me a UPS tracking number. It also shipped in very fast! They were just under $60, which seems to be the standard price. I've never seen a cheaper price at conventions or online.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://kigurumi-shop.com/images/products/display/owl-kigurumi_1_med.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://kigurumi-shop.com/images/products/display/owl-kigurumi_1_med.jpg" width="224" /></a><a href="http://kigurumi-shop.com/images/products/display/halloween-black-cat-kigurumi_1_med.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://kigurumi-shop.com/images/products/display/halloween-black-cat-kigurumi_1_med.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bought Rin the cute and cuddly <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Owl</span></b> (which is a soft pile fabric), and myself the fierce <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Halloween Black Cat</span></b> (which is a nice fleece).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are really nice quality, and very warm - and I've only gotten overheated once! My only complaint is that is is a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">tiny bit short</span></b> in the legs for me. My ankles do show. ): I don't feel like 5'6" is very tall, but I've been told I have long legs. And these are made for Asian people, so I guess I have to take that into consideration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2202.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has nice sweater cuffs instead of plain elastic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cute embroidery, and the mouth and tail are stuffed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>I decided to do a manba inspired look, but got too tired halfway through to complete the look. Nevertheless, here are some camwhore pics!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2158.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2158.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/kigus/DSCF2160.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My scary before and after! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Honestly, I could live in a kigu. Do you have one?grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-85263210067544724792011-12-15T19:29:00.000-08:002011-12-15T19:29:24.271-08:00Super Quick SnapJust a few pictures of myself before heading out to go grocery shopping a few days ago. Sorry for the bad quality! By the time I got around to taking pictures, it was pretty dark. All the pictures I took with flash came out really overexposed. >.<<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXXC9vzDinyse74qXvZxVVy3tFbm-i3DFg1R2GqOOqHpFnNrT0Alja5ATwli-migQba8qfJnzvOa7xLq2iXFsylvqfMfO_CC4UrogreuYDNxCoLs8546MaOXCchZcMn5vt0sjylDpPcHv/s1600/DSCF2213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXXC9vzDinyse74qXvZxVVy3tFbm-i3DFg1R2GqOOqHpFnNrT0Alja5ATwli-migQba8qfJnzvOa7xLq2iXFsylvqfMfO_CC4UrogreuYDNxCoLs8546MaOXCchZcMn5vt0sjylDpPcHv/s320/DSCF2213.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I meant to get an outfit shot, but ended up getting puked on by my nephew! EW</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But what you can't see is that I was wearing a long black skirt, black ankle boots, black leggings, </div><br />
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Anyways, later ladies~!grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-35172797243086484302011-12-01T10:55:00.000-08:002011-12-01T10:55:00.312-08:00A bit more usualHere are a few snaps of a really quick and simple outfit from last week. Maybe this style suits you better than my last post?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1823.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I think the outfit all together was ok, and i got compliments, but the simple make up didn't photograph well. I think I may try this style again with more extreme makeup.grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-14653542309367231412011-11-30T07:51:00.000-08:002011-11-30T07:51:24.945-08:00Secret LifeThe truth is, I'm <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b>not 100% devoted to gyaru</b></span>. It is definitely my favorite and most used fashion of choice, but I love<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> a lot of J-fashions</span></b>! I don't think this is really a secret, but I've never really talked about it on this blog before. Dressing up in other fashions is a big part of who I am, especially when I'm representing hardcandy house. My 2nd favorite J-fashion? <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">Fairy kei</span></b>!<br />
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I just wanted to share some (not so) recent outfits that<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> aren't gyaru</span></b>!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1474.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Big Bow: Made it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Studded Necklace: Handmade gift</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pearl Necklace: JC Penny's</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sparkle Top: ?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pink Dress: Forever 21</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Socks: Walmart</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boots: Simply Vera</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Purse: gift</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fur tail: Made it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1484.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The theme for the day started as Barbie, but I guess it tuned into something a bit different..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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And here are some pictures of hardcandy house when we dressed up fairy kei! A lot of people think the fashion only includes pastels, but it also includes a darker style that mixes blacks and pastels. We really love this style!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We forced some silly deco on a couple of our male staff friends. We weren't afraid to make them ugly this time, since they weren't paying for it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1679.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1679.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1687.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-30-11/DSCF1687.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In a face off, we decided the one on the left wins, since it has that big butterfly bling. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Speaking of hardcandy house, we opened up <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hardcandyhouse">our etsy shop</a>! It doesn't have a lot up right now, but we will be updating it in the next couple weeks, so keep your eye on it. You can check out <a href="http://hardcandyhouse.blogspot.com/">hardcandy house's blog here</a>.<br />
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So are there any other J-fashions you love?grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-57680814722105813872011-11-26T15:00:00.000-08:002011-11-26T15:00:03.716-08:00Black Friday Gets~The title is misleading since I didn't get all of this on Friday. Oh well! This was the first year I ever tried going out on<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> Black Friday</span></b>. I didn't get up early though, I think we headed out around 10:30.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My purchases from Friday:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1878.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Bought this at Khols. It was originally $24, but I got it for <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">$9.40</span></b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest I bought at CVS with a gift card I have been forgetting about for a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">couple years</span></b> now. >.></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1882.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1883.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1883.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Eyeshadow palette for $2.99. It feels like a cream, but I'm pretty sure its supposed to be a powder?! Whatever, it was cheap.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1888.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Matte Eyeshadow palette by Physicians Formula for $7.99. I'm planning on using this to contour my nose. I hope it work better than the cheap e.l.f. stuff I've been using!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1890.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1890.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">My eyeliner brush's bristles are really hard, and it hurts my eyes, and my eyelash brush broke - so this was the perfect buy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few other recent purchases:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1892.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I bought this because it claimed to have a rich color for a gloss, and I thought it was a lovely nude color. However, the color goes on spotty. Definitely needs to be worn over a lipstick.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1894.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1894.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I really love this 4 in 1 Nail Treatment by Sally Hanson, even if it is kinda expensive at just under $11!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1900.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I bought this giant bow tie from work, but I am planning on turning it into big hair bow for a party I am throwing soon~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1902.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1904.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I couldn't resist this lip gloss, since it is so sparkly!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I also ordered some Christmas presents online last week. I can't wait for Christmas!<br />
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</div>Did you dare the crowds for Black Friday?grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-71095662605558231522011-11-25T18:57:00.000-08:002011-11-25T18:57:13.080-08:00Thanksgiving Eats & OutfitAdmittedly, Thanksgiving is a holiday I really don't care about. I usually refer to it as ," that holiday where we eat a bunch of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><b> food I don't like</b></span>." However, this year was much better! Either my tastes are changing, or the food was<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> better than normal</span></b>.<div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1831.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">It was a very pretty day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ate at my sister's house, which was lovely. I enjoy going over there, especially now that she is <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">pregnant</span></b>~!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1832.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was lots of things on the menu, of course. Two different flavors of smoked turkey, stuffing, hash brown casserole, broccoli casserole, deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, garlic and cheese rolls, and my favorite - <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">green beans</span></b>. Normally I hate any kind of casserole and stuffing, but I <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">actually liked it</span></b> this year!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1835.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our dessert set up, with peanut butter balls, peanut butter roll ups ( I made them!), pecan pie (yuck), pumpkin bread, and vanilla ice cream.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1836.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1833.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1834.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My brother-in-law brews beer, and he always has me try his most recent blend when I come over. I will try it, but I really am not much for alcohol, especially beer - its so nasty! This one was supposed to be pumpkin flavored. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My outfit:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1838.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">It was on the warm side, so I could get away with wearing shorts over some tights.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1843.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cardigan: rue21</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Top: Its Fashion Metro!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Necklace: found it, ha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Green Bracelet: Hot Topic</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Black Bracelet: ?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shorts: Forever 21</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tights: ?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes: Target</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1849.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1849.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-25-11/DSCF1851.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ugh, my roots are getting pretty bad, but I will just have to suffer through it since I gave up hair coloring.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>What did you eat for Thanksgiving?</div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-7607284053741845762011-11-19T08:29:00.000-08:002011-11-19T08:29:08.073-08:00Moment Like Diamonds Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-krrgkMdrg6Y/Tr7f2kMdRhI/AAAAAAAAMuw/qYMcRBPwN-o/s800/SweetladyGiveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-krrgkMdrg6Y/Tr7f2kMdRhI/AAAAAAAAMuw/qYMcRBPwN-o/s400/SweetladyGiveaway.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Moment like Diamonds is having a cute give away! <a href="http://chouzuru.blogspot.com/2011/11/sweet-lady-setup-giveaway.html">Click here</a> to enter!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>You get an extra entry if you describe how you would coordinate an outfit for the Forever 21 top! Heres what I put together:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Putting together this coord was really fun, and I think it was a really cute idea for a give away!</div>grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-562288624267322132.post-6186188890255309662011-11-18T23:01:00.000-08:002011-11-18T23:01:48.996-08:00How to Cut You Own Bangs! (+ today)I cut my bangs today, like I mentioned. I never quite manage to grow them out. Something will happen and I will start missing them again. But I thought I would <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">share </span></b>with you some techniques on cutting your own bangs! I have been cutting my bangs for about 5 years, off and on. The first time I was just experimenting, but the other times I didn't like the way the hair dresser did it, so I would <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">cut it myself</span></b> anyways!<br />
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*WARNING* There are a lot of <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">naked face</span></b> pictures below. Just to let you know!<br />
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It definitely takes a bit of practice (and bravery if its your first time), but its not that hard once you actually know how to do it! Trust me, as I have cut my bangs with no knowledge of how to! But, luckily, I have two sisters who are <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">cosmetologists</span></b>, and I have picked up some tips from them!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You will need:<br />
* blow dryer<br />
* flat iron<br />
* fine tooth comb<br />
* clip or hair tie<br />
* scissors<br />
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*TIP* You don't need special scissors to cut your hair, though it is best. You can pick some up at most beauty supply stores. Either way, make sure your scissors are <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">VERY sharp</span></b>. A good test is to take an end of your hair, near the nape of your neck, and cut a piece near the end. If the scissors <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">"push" the hair</span></b> to the side during the cutting motion, they are <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">too dull</span></b>. A lot of craft stores offer scissor sharpening, if this is the case.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1755.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Start with clean, towel dried hair. Go light on any products you may use.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1757.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Comb about the first inch of your hair forward, and blow dry it as shown above. This will make sure it lays across the forehead correctly. Don't worry too much about if you want your bangs to be thicker of thinner, that step is coming up.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1761.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1761.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Once your hair is dry, its time to decide how thick your bangs will be. Many girls who love J-fashion like to go for a very deep and thick bang, with it starting all the way back near the center of the top of the head. While this may work for Japanese girls, you need to take your personal <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">hair texture</span></b> into account. If you have thick hair, or wavy/curly textured hair - a thick bang is probably not right for you. I recommend for beginners to just start at<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> an inch</span></b> - you can always cut more later.<br />
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Once you decide how thick you want your bangs, use your comb to form a pleasing semi-circle shape. It doesn't need to be perfect, but try to get it as symmetrical as possible.<br />
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*TIP* Don't stray into the<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> temple area</span></b> when partitioning your bangs. Remember bangs only cover your forehead, so only hair that would cover that area when brushed forward will need to be cut.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1765.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pin your bangs up to keep the part while straightening your hair.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1767.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Wow, you can really tell its been a while since I cut my bangs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div>Next straighten your bangs. If you want straight across bangs then just straighten them, If you want side swept bangs, straighten them in the direction you want your bangs to lay.<br />
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Now what shape bang do you want? Straight across? Side swept? Here are some techniques.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1769.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Straight across is the most straight forward (ha ha). Just work your way from one side to the other, cutting in a straight line.<br />
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*TIP* Use your ears, or your eyes to help you keep the line fairly straight. Also, ALWAYS cut your bangs <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">longer than what you want</span></b>. You can always trim later, but it takes a lot longer to grown out too short bangs.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1773.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Side swept? Well this technique is not one of the common ones for self-doers, but it is a <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">professional</span></b> one! This is a technique I learned from one of my cosmetologist sisters. Take the bangs you want to cut, and pull them in the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">opposite direction</span></b> you want them to lay! Cut in a vertical line.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1777.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1777.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Or there are curved bangs, like <a href="http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/sugar-trick/romihi-egg-bangs.png">old school Romihi's</a>. Pull the bangs forward into one piece, and cut horizontally. This is my <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">personal preference</span></b>. I only cut mine with a very slight curve, but I think it looks better on my face than a hard straight line.<br />
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*TIP* To change the angle of your bangs, then you will need to change the angle you are pulling your bangs at. For instance, with side swept the more you pull your bangs <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;">to the side</span></b>, the stronger the diagonal angle of the cut will be. With curved bangs, the more you pull<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"> upwards,</span></b> the more curved your bangs will be.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1778.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">CHOP</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1781.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1781.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kinda long, but that ok! We can trim them. You can see the slight curve to the cut here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1783.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>To trim straight or side swept bangs, just follow along the edge of your fringe and snip a little at a time. With curved bangs I find it easier to pull them into one piece and cut them again, or you lose the slightly curved shape.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1787.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Got uneven edges? No worries! You can use a technique called "point cutting" to even out any uneven lines. simply point the scissors towards the ceiling, and make small vertical snips to the very ends of your bangs. This does thin out the edge of your bangs a bit, so you will not be able to achieve a strong blunt edge to your bangs with this technique! However, I really recommend this to new comers, as it really helps cover up any goof ups!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1803.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My finished bangs!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1795.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>And a quick outfit snap. So boring! And my extensions didn't turn out as well today ): But thats ok, I only went out really quick with my friend Ellen to pick out a brides maid dress for her wedding in June.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1794.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z350/grimmy_grahams/camera/11-18-11/DSCF1794.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>This is what I bought, in a Pistachio green color. I really like that it has pockets, and its not satin, so I won't look ridiculous if I try to wear it again!<br />
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Hope this helps some of you!grimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17074015085930597982noreply@blogger.com0