Vintage Shopping Tips & Why I'm A Moron

         

Nothing is more fun than rummaging through old crap lol. I went to a local thrift store today and had so much fun browsing through old clothes, shoes, purses, and nick nacks( I don't know if I spelled that right, but you know what I mean). I love to wonder who owned these things, and how they felt about them. I'm just gonna give you all a few of my favorite tips for getting the most out of this fun experience.

         1. Dress for the weather. I wore a light outfit (It's still hot where I live). Most of these places don't have air conditioning and are usually dusty, stuffy and crowded. If your not comfortable you won't have the patience to hunt out the treasures. I was getting heat stroke when I was surrounded by the sweaters.

        2. Go when you have plenty of time to meander. These places are often disorganized. You'll need plenty of time to dig through all the racks of stuff. You're gonna have to sift through a lot of trash before you find your treasure. Besides sifting is part of the fun.

        3. Call before you go to find out a few things like what payment methods they take, and if they have a dressing room. There is nothing worst than finding something awesome that you can't pay for cause they don't take credit.

        4. Use your imagination I saw a shirt that was a terrible shape, but the pattern was really cute. If you're handy with sewing you could deconstruct it, and use it for something else.

         5. Look for classic well made pieces like denim jackets, blazers, crisp white button downs, cute clutches, and accessories. You will wear them forever, and get them for a steal.

         6. Most of these places don't have an exchange or refund policy. If you're unsure about a purchase keep this in mind. Most stores post huge signs, but if you're unsure just ask.

         7. Haggle ! (Unless they have a sign that says no haggling) Take a chance, there's nothing to loose. All they can do is say no. Besides think of the adrenalin rush you'll get from scoring that sweet deal.

          Now for the moron part. I saw so many cute things that would have totally spiced up this blog but I forgot my freakin camera lol. I was so mad. I promise if I go back I will take some pics for you guys. I did get a cute purse for myself :) I will show it off in an upcoming haul.


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Review of Josie Maran Summer Lovin' Argan Lip & Cheek Color Stick Set

       
           Hello Everyone, I wanted to review this collection from Josie Maran. This is my first time buying anything from this brand. This set contains three lip and cheek cream sticks, and one clear moisturizing stick. It is sold at sephora for $32. The sticks are all in the mini size.

           As a whole I like this set a lot. I find the texture smooth and creamy, and the colors are beautiful. They all have a frosty/shimmery finish. Two are very natural and one is a bit more bold. I think the only flaw (for me) is the scent. It is a very strong herbal incense kind of scent. These products are infused with natural oils, so I think that's why they smell that way. I also feel a slight tingle on my lips when I wear them. The smell and the tingle dissipate over time.

           Summer Lovin is a really soft natural pink. It looks amazing on cheeks, and I think it's ideal for fair skin. It is a frosty light rosebud shade.

          Okay this color is weird. In the tube it looks like a deep burgundy, but on the skin it looks like a sheer pale brick red. It's also weird that a color like this is in the "summer lovin" collection because to me it's more of a fall shade. I really like it for a nice fall flush on cheeks.

          Poppy is a really fun shade. It's a vibrant juicy peach. I think it looks good on cheeks and lips.

          I use this set pretty often, and I enjoy them. I don't plan on buying more of these purely because of the smell. They perform well, and are pretty long lasting. I also think the packaging is really pretty, and well made. The caps shut securely, and keep the product from drying out.


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My number 1 face wash & Scrub

     
   Hi Everyone, I'm sorry I haven't blogged in so long. Today I want to tell you all about this awesome new face washing stuff I'm using. It is the best I've found so far lol. I have been really getting into Mychelle skincare products lately. I did a morning skincare video featuring some other stuff of theirs I love.

          The first part of this two part system is the Fruit Enzyme cleanser. I use this stuff on an everyday basis.  It is a fruit enzyme cleanser that gently exfoliates with aha's It is also sulfate free. It smells fresh and citrusy, and leavs my skin feeling smooth and supple lol.  $9.69- 17.29
http://www.mychelle.com/Fruit-Enzyme-Cleanser?sc=7&category=679

          The next step is the Fruit Enzyme Scrub. This scrub is used after the cleanser up to 3 times a week. You just let it sit on your face for a minute, and rinse. Whenever I use this stuff I feel like I have a primer on. It makes your skin feel amazing. It is totally gentle as well. $17.19
http://www.mychelle.com/Fruit-Enzyme-Scrub?sc=7&category=4415

          Mychelle products are cruelty free, gluten free, vegan friendly, recyclable and they are numbered so you know what order to use the products in. I have to say I'm pretty addicted :) You can find Mychelle sample kits on amazon. It's the way I found them.


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My Morning Skincare Routine

Songs I Like To Get Ready To

     Hey Ladies, Here are some songs I love to get ready to. Some of them are old, but they always make me feel fierce =) BTW they are also awesome to work out to.

Bad Girl Danity Kane
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFzws_oKl9k

I wanna go Britney Spears
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-sxSd1uwoU

Pocketbook Jennifer Hudson
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-sxSd1uwoU

U and your hand Pink
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUtHjOvPKT0

She wolf Shakira
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=booKP974B0k

Can't be tamed Miley Cyrus
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjSG6z_13-Q

My love is like whoa Mya
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4gcQj_NZ30

Lady marmalade
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQa7SvVCdZk



     So by now you should be looking good and brimming with girl power, you're welcome :) Tweet me your favorite songs to get ready to :) @misplacedmoo


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10 Things I Love About Youtube

           Hi Guys, I thought this would be such a fun blog post to write. If you guys like it I will do a top 10 things I hate blog post :) Ok here we go.

10. Helped me break bad habits
      I used to pick my cuticles, and bite my nails. Doing beauty videos made me more self conscious about my hands. Now I am part of a weight loss collab channel. This makes me accountable and motivates me to work out.

 9.  Helped me step out of my comfort zone
      I feel real comfortable  around you guys. I have loosened up a lot over the past year. You have seen many different sides of me.

 8. The freedom to post whatever you want
      Youtube gives us all the freedom to be as creative, informative, funny, weird, and beautiful as we want to be.

 7. Finding people more obsessed about makeup than me
      I'm the only one in my life (other than PRBettyBOOP77 and my cousin ) who loves makeup. I am so grateful to see others with big ass makeup collections, and drooling over the newest stuff.

 6. Learning from others
     I am constantly picking up tips and tricks on various subjects from youtube. I've learned that pinky eyeshadow trick from emilynoel83, and tons of other things about my art software and which cell phone to buy.

 5. Rant Videos
     I know it's bad but I think that they are funny. I wouldn't want somebody to rant for no reason, but if you're angry for real, and you have a sense of humor I enjou it. One of my favorites is icallitambrosia. She does awesome beauty videos too.

4  Tag videos
    They are addictive and fun. I like knowing weird things about people. They are also fun to do :)

3. Feeling inspired
    I love thinking up new video ideas, or trying to pull together a look for a tutorial. I enjoy the whole creative process.

2. Being able to help people
    I get so charged when I get comments from people saying that one of my videos helped them in some way. My goal for my channel is to inform you guys in an entertaining way.

1. Meeting new people
    Ok you probably saw this coming lol. I'm gonna be a big cheese ball here. It is so nice meeting new people and connecting. I love hearing all your comments, and responding to them.


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.Urban Decay Update

          Hi Guys, I am so so happy to report that Urban Decay has listened to all of it's devotees and stopped allowing it's products to be tested on animals. Can I get a WOOP WOOP ! I am so freakin happy. I love my naked palette & was so sad I couldn't talk about it on my channel. I plan on purchasing more u.d. in the future :)

          On a sad not I've just learned that Revlon (one of my favorite brands) Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ! is allowing there products to be tested on animals for the asian market. They are no longer on PETA's good list. I hope they change their ways. Until then , does anybody know of a good cruelty free concealer for my eyelids ?

         I'm sorry if this blog was rambly. I just wanted to update you guys , Thanks for reading .



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My First Official Hater Comment

          Hi Everybody, I have been trying to think of an interesting post for you and then I was given a topic. I was chillin out with my dog watching Rise Of The Planet of The Apes ( good movie BTW). I heard a little ping from my phone. I saw that someone left a comment on one of my videos. As I began to read it I noticed that it wasn't very nice. I thought to my self OMG my first hater comment.
       
          Now anyone who watches videos on youtube knows that there are haters out there, so I was well prepared for the onslaught when I created my channel. To my delight and surprise I have been on here almost a year and have had nothing but wonderful amazing comments. I almost felt a little weird going this long without a hater lol. But I was very grateful at the same time.

          The first thought that came to mind was how sorry I felt for this person. When somebody goes through all the trouble to create a youtube account ( which is sort of a pain) just to spread negativity they must be either very sad or very bored. I wondered what was going on in there lives, and hoped that things would get better for them.

          Then I wondered what to do next, should I just delete & block the user. Write them a whitty response letting them know I have a sense of humor, Write to them and let them know how sorry I feel for them. I won't do any of that. I decided to write this blog post for you guys.

          Perhaps you have gotten hater comments, perhaps you will someday. Either way don't let it get you down :) I prepared myself long ago for this event, so I"m not hurt of effected. I just thought I would like to share this experience with you.

         There is so much support, light, happiness, and fun on youtube. Cherish those moments, and keep being you. I am going to take some risks in the future with my channels. They may open me up to further criticism, but I also know taking those risks will also open me up to new people and perhaps help them <3
         This is a link to the video where the comment was made.
             http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00sxohLSyRI



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