Return of the list

Return of the list

This is the list that I'll keep updated.

I know this new list seems long, but I've actually started on quite a bit of it.  I'll update this post as I start writing entries and taking pics.  *Last updated 10/26/14 - I'm fascinated by the idea of capsule wardrobes, so I'm combining shoes, accessories and clothes into 1 list. 33 items maximum.

Hair
Henna and Indigo to cover gray
Natural Hairstyles

Makeup
Foundation/tinted moisturizer - Still Loving Urban Decay's BB Cream
Red Lips - MACs ruby woo, also going to try Fresh's Cherry
New red lippie - I'm in love with Urban Decay's F-Bomb
Mascara - Besame's

Capsule Wardrobe

Ballet Flats
Saddle Shoes
Low Heels - I have these in awesome comfortable black leather
I love my saddle shoes so much that I want them in black/white, pink, red and green!

Jacket - duffle or peacoat I have a red coat, may also get something shorter in plaid
Boyfriend button-up in White - Old Navy has something perfect
Sweater Black - Probably Old Navy
Sweater Grey - Old Navy
Sweater Red or Stripe - Torrid
Boat neck striped shirt - the black one is great, now I want one in red!
Capris - Denim - torrid, need to hem
Capris - Black - old navy
Skinny high waisted Retro jeans - torrid or pug
Cigarette pants black, spotted, plaid ALL THE COLORS - Old Navy has some great ones that just need a bit of altering.
Full Skirt - Knee Length, Black - pug
Wacky Modcloth dresses
Fleece tights
Cardigans in black, red, navy, and colors to match dresses and pants
Pencil Skirt - Black
Purse - I'm thinking pan am bag?
Laptop/computer bag - Skull bag fits my laptop
sunglasses
beret - black - I wear berets, berets are cool now
statement necklace - silver
statement necklace #2 - brass
big silver ring 1
big silver ring 2
big brass ring 1
big brass ring 2
belts black
belt red
Scarf
Sweater guards

Stuff That Doesn't Count Towards The Wardrobe
Bobby socks
MOAR BOBBY SOCKS
No Show Socks
New Underwear

Face & Body
Cold Cream
Witch Hazel
Squalane
Wax
Laser
Razor
Exfoliate
Rose Jam
Ro's Argan
Mani
Pedi

Reading List
I have a massive reading list on oyster and amazon, but I find myself wanting paper books.

Msc
Hookah Stuff
Start dancing and zombie running again
Take photos?

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Beauty Routine

Beauty Routine

Beauty Routine

I'm a bit of a lazy girl when it comes to grooming, but all the same I figured I would share my beauty routine.  I expect this post to change as I work on being more girly.

Morning
Hormone cream
Brush teeth
Wash face with rose water - I'd love to be able to use something else, but I have stupidly sensitive skin.
pluck stray hairs

Shower
Scrub scalp with no-poo (I'm a conditioner washer)
Soap and scrub
detangle hair gently with detangler comb
rinse hair and scalp
turn off water
work gel through hair
plop
dry off
deodorant
dress

Evening
Floss - seriously, floss everyday
hormone cream
take pills
brush teeth
pluck stray hairs - I'm hirsute so I need to do this twice a day

Weekly
Check pedi and mani redo or touch up as needed
exfoliate with baiden mitten

Stuff I want to add
Makeup
IPL treatments
lotion
more consistent sunscreen use

Until next time, stay beautiful!
'ish

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Hump Day - Haircut and nails

Hump Day - Haircut and nails

I don't work on Wednesdays, so I tend to relax, drink some tea, and deal with all of my weekly grooming stuff.   I'll update the foot post after my baiden mitten shows up, I really want to exfoliate before posting pics of my body.   I took the plunge and following c-dots tutorial, cut my hair into a middy.


This is probably the best pic of my before hair, styled and such.   Mr. ish is generally uncomfortable, he had dialysis just a few hours earlier and is a bit out of it.

Mr. & Mrs. ish Jan 2013

I can't say much about the pic below, my "before" everything pic if you will.  It's a selfie I took just for the blog, I had just gotten out of bed and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

Selfie 10/29/13

I'm actually stupidly happy with the haircut and can't wait to see how it looks when it's been styled.

Just woke up from nap. 

I'm still trying to figure out the best way to style it.  Today I just worked in a leave in and gel, I still need to see how it looks with plopping and blow dried with a diffuser.  Not much to say today, made an appointment to get my brows shaped. 

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Tooth Truth

Tooth Truth

 So I got my bridge fixed not too long ago. My bridge became loose and on of the anchor teeth started to decay, break and become infected.  I put off having it fixed for years, and I'll admit it had a lot to do with losing my sexy, even before Mr. ish's kidney failure.  

Of course there is a problem, isn't there always.  The shade of my natural teeth is not quite A1 or B1, making a match damned near impossible.  Did I mention that this bridge is in front?

Take a look.  Stupid teeth not matching any of the shades. 

So I ended up going a hair lighter than my natural tooth shade.  Now I need to whiten. I doubt I'll ever get a perfect match, but I would be happy if I could get close. Now normally to whiten I would go with supersmile (which is super-awesome) or gosmile, which is extremely convenient. This time I went cheap. 

Yup that's it, drugstore toothpaste. 

I've only used it for one day, so far my teeth feel fabulously clean. I'll make sure to post an update in a week or two and let you guys know how my teeth look. Quick warning: It tastes terrible.

See y'all next time!

'ish

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