Without even noticing, every “A Collection” post has some sort of a theme. I always enjoy going back and looking at the different sets asking myself what the common theme was. What was I feeling that day? Why did I select this photo, that photo, and this series of photos? I started writing this about a fourth into completing this post and I noticed that all of the photographs are pretty simplistic, but also muted. There are times when I won’t remember why there is a theme, but I think this completely embodies how I’m feeling right now. Somewhat muted, but it’s a refreshing time right now because there is so much that is unknown. Also – Seattle has the hottest weather in all of the country right now, which is incredible and NEVER happens. Funny, because you would think that these photos would be much brighter to resemble that, but they are not. Surprise!
In South Korea, plastic surgery is widely accepted and as a result it kind of looks like everyone is going to the same plastic surgeon. These are this year’s Miss Korea contestants and the resemblance between all of them is uncanny. I don’t know what I would think if this ever became the norm over here in the states. While these women are all gorgeous, viewing this photo makes me appreciate the kind of diversity that I have been surrounded by throughout my life.
Early Monday morning Dove posted a new video depicting real beauty in sketch form. I was so moved by this video that I couldn’t wait to post it for you all to see. It nearly moved me to tears as I got a glimpse for how so many of us are critical of ourselves on a daily basis. Myself included! It’s just the way that society is, but we can change the way we see ourselves if we believe in what people see in us. Self-confidence is beautiful – remember that readers.
A former forensic artist for the San Jose police department met a series of women and asked each to describe the way they look. He had no way of seeing them behind a curtain. He prompted them to detail everything: hair length, facial structure, their most prominent features. He then sketched each participant from their self-description.
We’ve gone through 12 series of Beauty For Breakfast on Yow Yow! highlighting pretty much all of the items you see here so I just wanted to do a roundup post of many of the products that I use. I definitely don’t touch all of these every morning, because I try to keep it minimal at work. Even in the evenings, I won’t use all of these, but these are the most common staples and they are all products that I recommend!
How Did I Find It: Ever since I was a kid, I have always believed that I had an issue with dark circles underneath my eyes. What the cause was exactly – I’ll never know? Dehydration, lack of sleep etc. I had been searching for a new product for awhile, but much of what I had found seemed to be too mature for me. One day while I was on Refinery29, I had noticed a post about products that their writers were raving about and this was one of them. For a drug store price, it seemed reasonable enough so I gave it a try and I am happy to say that the circles underneath my eyes have since been reduced drastically! What I love about this product is that I put on right out of the shower and before putting on my makeup and the liquid sort of hydrates my eyes leaving me to look more awake (an alive) every day.
How Did I Find It: I can’t believe I forgot about this little product! Actually, I kind of go in waves of using my eyelash curler. When I opted out of using mascara while in college during the day, I wasn’t using my curler, but for nights out – it was always a must. I was gifted this tool while in high school from my own mother when I was searching for one and I’ve never thought to use any other kind. The eyelash curler is simple to use, doesn’t rip out my eyelashes and is super strong giving me the look that I want.
Like many little girls growing up, I always believed that Valentine’s Day was for the ladies! It was the one day that girls would acquire something sparkly, nibble into some chocolates, or even receive a bouquet of flowers. (This doesn’t happen in real life) For some reason, no one ever told me that guys were getting something out of it too. Of course, as I grew up I knew better. I knew that if I were to ever celebrate Valentine’s Day that it wouldn’t be all about me and that I would treat the relationship as being mutual. It still bothers me to this day to watch reality television shows in which girls expect to be treated like princesses at all times. I’m looking at you Heidi Montag.
I’m pretty proud of myself that I can still believe that chivalry isn’t dead, but also that girls can split meals, ask a guy out on a date first, or even WHOA treat their guys out to a date sometimes. It’s what keeps things exciting, right?
The point of this is that Valentine’s Day is a celebration for both you AND your significant other so enjoy it and girls – allow yourself to do something nice for your guy (not just on V-day) but other days too.
Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favorite holidays and though none of them have ever been all that memorable, that hasn’t really stopped me from loving love. There are always going to be the people in your life that you no absolutely despise the holiday. They think it’s incredibly commercialized…and it is, but you know what? You don’t need to spoil any one else’s fun. Let ‘dem couples love their love.
Here are just a few gifts to wow your girls with this year.
1. Name a star – $49 (Cheesy, but if you’re like me and love space, then PERFECT)
The term Man Hands always has a negative connotation. As a girl, you never really want to hear that you have that and as a guy…well actually maybe that is a good thing. Anyways, this post is not about our physical hands. Man Hands is new line of soaps that smell like guy-ish things…
like beer, a baseball glove, bacon, bonfire, cash etc.
YES! Just wanted I always wanted my dream guy to smell like.
Refinery 29 recently wrote a post about how stolen handbags often contain an average of $275 worth of makeup. E-tailer Escentual discovered this truth and that to me is mind-blowing. At the same time though, it makes sense. For the normal working woman, a work day may not always end when the clock strikes 5:00pm. After work, there are the meetings, happy hours, dinners, events, etc. and while we would love to believe that our makeup lasts all day, I will be the first to raise my hand and tell you all the truth that it does not. Okay, maybe mascara does, but makeup gets worn down throughout the day so it’s believable that ladies would include in their handbags touch-ups or that they would purchase two of every product, one for at home and one for the purse.
The makeup in my purse? One tube of Vaseline Lip Therapy at $2.95
- Rooney is the new February Vogue cover girl. [Source]
- Beyonce is rumored to be the new face of H&M. [Source]
- Adam Levine and Nicki Minaj will be collaborating with Kmart to put out clothing and accessory lines. [Source]
- The Coveteur will be hosting a children’s theme all week and is currently featuring Suri Cruise. [Source]
- Alber Elbaz will be launching a makeup collection with Lancome [Source]
Music
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs announce new album “Mosquito.” [Source]
- Ryan Gosling could have been a Backstreet Boy. [Source]
Television
- Denzel Washington took his 21-year old daughter Olivia to the Golden Globe Awards Sunday evening as his date, but the media thought she was actually his wife Pauletta who is 62. #awkward [Source]
- Netflix has signed a deal to stream a new batch of shows including: Adventure Time, The West Wing, Fringe, Chuck and many more. [Source]
Tommy Lee Jones’s grump face at the Golden Globes is now an internet meme. Naturally. [Source]
Seattle
- Pickwick will release their debut album “Can’t Talk Medicine” on March 12. For now, here is a cover of “Lady Luck” with Sharon Van Etten [Source]
- Top Pot will open its first drive-thru in Issaquah. [Source]
- Seattle’s new Bullitt Center may be the greenest building ever. That’s Seattle for ya! [Source]
Other
- Lindsay Lohan made yet another huge life mistake by firing her lawyer Shawn Holley and also owing her $300K in unpaid fees [Source]
- Microsoft will shut down MSN Messenger on March 15, 2013 after 13 years. [Source]
- Kate Middleton is due in July. [Source] And so is Kimye’s baby.
- Actress Lena Dunham has pledged that she won’t get married until all gay people can get married. [Source]
- Miss America Contestant Allyn Rose says the she will get a double mastectomy after she has completed a year of service as Miss DC or Miss America since her mother, aunt, and grandmother have all passed away from breast cancer. [Source]
- New Myspace is now open to the public. Meanwhile, I am still very very cautious about it. [Source]
- Fashionista documents the best looks from Pretty Little Liars [Source]
- Marc Jacobs’ new makeup line will hit Sephora shelves this fall. [Source]
- Stella McCartney is launching a collection of eyewear and it’s pretty spectacular. [Source]
Music
- Justin Bieber will host and perform on Saturday Night Live’s Feb. 9th episode. [Source]
- Paramore ain’t over y’all! A new album is on the way. [Source]
- Mariah Carey is hilarious in an interview with Barbara Walters in which she says she didn’t know Nicki Minaj sang…”I thought she rapped or whatever. [Source] Trollin’
Television
- “Girls” actress Lena Dunham was criticized for having a ‘blobby body’ in a review. Uhhhhhh girl can do whatever she wants, she’s fantastic, okay? [Source]
Movies
- Aladdin will be on Broadway in Spring 2014. [Source]
- Joseph Gordon Levitt and Josh Brolin join the cast of the Sin City sequel. [Source]
Other
- This is how Taylor Swift looks post split from Harry Styles. Haylor is no more. [Source]
- Khloe Kardashian is selling her old workout clothes on eBay. Sick. [Source]
- Anderson Cooper has been named Gay “Man of 2012″ by Out readers. [Source]
- Snooki wants a baby. I think everyone had their doubts, but now that she’s proving everyone wrong no one really care. Go on with your bad self and have another baby Snooki! [Source]
- The White House has banned the paparazzo images of Sasha and Malia on the beach. [Source] um duh! Block that ish.
