we're in the depths of winter - how you holding up? how's your skin? hurr? buy any new makeup lately? clothes?

this is a free for all post.

my updates:

- coconut oil has pretty much saved my skin this winter. i mix it with my vaseline body lotion (generously) and slather it on post-shower. amazing. i use it on my face, too.

- i dunno WHO i think i am but i've completely neglected my hair when it needs me most. i've started dyeing it so i should really be conditioning the shit out of it regardless. add the incredible cold and i've got major breakage. i just can't be bothered smh. I think it's cuz it's getting too long. combing it is more difficult. but i don't want to cut it..i like the length =/.

- my new favourite makeup in LIFE is bobby brown bronzer that i use as blush. it's very subtle and really accentuates the cheekbones. it's officially in the holy grail. gives you a pop/finish without colour. i usually like a more "oh me? i'm not wearing any makeup!" look.

- been on a clothes/shoe shopping hiatus and i haven't really felt it. i have too many clothes anyway. purged my closet and i should really sell the stuff iont want. i'd prolly make a grip

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i use NARS Casino bronzer

my lips are dry as hell and my kiehls ain't cutting it

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but i love matte lipstick

i put a matte burgundy on last night and in freezing weather my lips are jacked this morning

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"if the children are not initiated into the village they will burn it down just to feel its warmth." - african proverb

only way my lips survive is a strong balm base + lipstick + more balm

but iono if that would work with a matte lipstick

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my two favs

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results make me wanna try it

unngghh.

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and i LOVE them

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i know it isn't quite red but im oddly colored so it works for me lol

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i sincerely will.

smh

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i used to wear burgundy like mad in HS and i've bought a few from mac and they are never quite right

so i got NARS Liv and it is PERFECT

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"if the children are not initiated into the village they will burn it down just to feel its warmth." - african proverb

I'm getting a horribly dry, flaky, itchy scalp. It's either the cold weather, or because I've been in the gym a lot more & therefore washing my hair much more frequently. I've tried co-washing, oiling & wrapping my hair, moisturising my scalp - but nothing seems to work. It's fucked up because my hair is in the best condition it's been in in years, I can't be fucking it up with dandruff!

I'm not buying any clothes at the moment, but I did finally get a nice pair of ankle boots from my fav store Russell & Bromley.

>we're in the depths of winter - how you holding up? how's
>your skin? hurr? buy any new makeup lately? clothes?
>
>this is a free for all post.
>
>my updates:
>
>- coconut oil has pretty much saved my skin this winter. i mix
>it with my vaseline body lotion (generously) and slather it on
>post-shower. amazing. i use it on my face, too.
>
>- i dunno WHO i think i am but i've completely neglected my
>hair when it needs me most. i've started dyeing it so i should
>really be conditioning the shit out of it regardless. add the
>incredible cold and i've got major breakage. i just can't be
>bothered smh. I think it's cuz it's getting too long. combing
>it is more difficult. but i don't want to cut it..i like the
>length =/.
>
>- my new favourite makeup in LIFE is bobby brown bronzer that
>i use as blush. it's very subtle and really accentuates the
>cheekbones. it's officially in the holy grail. gives you a
>pop/finish without colour. i usually like a more "oh me? i'm
>not wearing any makeup!" look.
>
>- been on a clothes/shoe shopping hiatus and i haven't really
>felt it. i have too much clothes anyway. purged my closet and
>i should really sell the stuff iont want no more. i'd prolly
>make a grip

I suffered from similar issues recently and it seems nothing I did helped.

Finally went to a doctor and they gave me a prescription shampoo that I used before my regular shampoo and it works brilliantly.

Have you tried mixing tea tree oil into your shampoo? Before I got the script I'd put some water and TTO in a spray bottle and prep my hair. It was helpful.

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it works miracles! if peppermint or tea tree smell is too much for you, just wash with another conditioner of your fav fragrance after using these two. I actually use one or the other, but I don't have dandruff, just dry scalp from time to time then follow that up with hot oil treatment (my own mix) and i'm good.

or if you can find it good ol' sulfur-8
that used to be the only thing that would cure my flakes
tea tree oil worked for me too

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i'll try these out & report back

a true blush that i like.

skin is great. oil cleansing method is still working for me. using whipped for that.
i DO need to exfoliate more often. just started using some clinique 7 day scrub again, so that's helping.

my hair, i've been trying to do protective styles cause i'm sick of doing it. so once a week i wash it and retwist or whatever i find on pinterest.

i just purchased some lancome (with their expensive ass shit) liquid and powder foundation. and a clinique purple-ish eyeliner.

i have been shopping my ass off. but the one thing i'm having difficulty finding are shoes that i really like. i hate this time of season where the spring stuff is coming out yet it's still cold as hell outside.

now go runtelldat, ho.

happened recently at said bobby brown counter cuz i was also looking for an under eye concealer.

she put some on me and i took a look in the mirror and annoyingly said "u didn't blend it right. it's all creased here..."

pointing at what i THOUGHT was just excess concealer

and she looked at me like i was special. didn't say anything.

i took a closer look and was like "YOOOO! that weird wrinkly shit is my SKIN!"

i was hoping to have that moment in the privacy of my own home where i can freak out to my heart's content.

but i had to play it off like i had noticed 'em before and was all "oh, cool." all nonchalant. inside, however, i died a little that day.

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i got the others though
stretch marks
arm wings

skins definitely getting old lady softer and looser
noticed last year

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shit would be funny if it wasn't so scary

i've posted about my grey eyebrow hair a lot. mainly cuz that shit shook me to my core.

i can dye my hairline every three fucking weeks

but what am i gonna do with my brows??? dye 'em too?? it's something iont even wanna dive into right now. do ppl get brow roots? i don't even know.

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i have one grey eyebrow hair, that i pluck and it just keeps growing back
i've been greying since i was a teen, but i color my hair
what am i gonna do if my brows start turning for real?????

sigh.

i dunno what happens next lol

NO ONE TOLD ME BOUT THIS!

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those arent white yet though


btw mascara for the white hair?

hrm
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forehead mainly

my greñitas are wildin
ie hair hat crossed with letting my white hair grow in



and i've been wearing these boots for two months straight
idc
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTU3OVgxNjAw/z/OQsAAOSwF1dUNwxu/.JPG

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but i mainly use it for my hair.

I just started using Frank's body scrub and OMG, yes my skin is so smooth and soft. I want to try the coconut oil one but I need to use up what I have first (Trying to get rid of all of my products, i'm a product junkie).

recently got a make over at make up forever, it was so amazing and i ended up getting my 4th red lipstick...people are like "is that the mac color" and im' like NO!! They don't all look the same. I had to do a swatch of all my red colors...also, i lost my coral lip pen from MAC and now I'm debating buying a replacement but it was perfect with my coral lipglass.

I need to work out...that's what my lazy ass has been neglecting these last few cold ass months.

the coconut oil and lotion i was using was still causing extreme ashiness.

i started using the babyoil gel recently and even that has to be mixed with lotion or vaseline to ensure that i'm moist throughout the day.

now go runtelldat, ho.

i just started using wild child's aquaphor
for a minute now
but im still ashy

tried using some whipped
my skin laughed

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its currently 18, but sunny
I do love that the sun keeps coming out even though its freezing in Denver
i've been rocking these boots,
http://www.ahnu.com/women-casual/helena/AF2523.html
they have a teensy bit of suede on the back, but i sprayed some protectant on them and they've been great

as far as moisturizing, i've been mixing bliss body butter with baby oil, seems to be working well so far, and drinking extra water

this site is good for selling clothes, www.thredup.com
I've made about 450 off them so far, and they buy shoes and purses as well

I recently cut over two inches of hair
But this week it was frizzy and dried almost immediately
While I was still roller setting
I've been doing ORS replenishing conditioner one week
And then this the next
http://www.sheamoisture.com/SuperFruit-Complex-10-In-1-Renewal-System-Hair-Masque_p_830.html
But it still seems dry. Help!

I do coconut oil from my hair to my toes
I'm considering doing coconut oil before I wash
And leaving it on for a few hours
I will try anything to get it healthy again

try to find something specifically for dry hair that moisturizes. That could be why your hair is still a bit dry.

I would suggest the coconut oil pre-wash and then a moisturizing shampoo (ouidad oil cleanser shampoo is great but pricey) and then a deep conditioner (that shea moisture one is good but I really love Neutrogena Daily Deep Triple Moisture one and it's CHEAP).

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do you prefer one without cones?

The Shea Moisture one is actually cone free. I like Oyin handmade (honey hemp) too if you want something really natural. For more moisture, you can add a teaspoon of olive oil or coconut oil to the conditioner while it sits on your head.

Even with all this, in the winter I find my hair needs more love and I literally put coconut oil or olive oil (one quartersize amount for my whole head) on my hair every day before I get in the shower, and before I twist it up at night (when I wear it out natural).

I agree with everyone who says to avoid daily conditioners with protein. The KC leave-in keeps my hair moist.

Also, oil needs to be put on top of hair that already has moisture.

Make sure to clarify weekly too.

mainly because I have my hair in braids but yes, this stuff is amazing and it doesn't leave your hair sticky. I use it for braid outs too.

http://maxhydrationmethod.com/

It's involved, but I've never had consistent coil definition like this before I started using it. I really thought my hair on the sides was more wiry but it was just dry as hell. It curls wonderfully now. Also way less shrinkage, knots and spit ends.

i have dry patches on my forehead, cheeks, and the sides of my mouth
SO ANNOYING
i've been mixing coconut oil with my lotion but i think i need some shea butter

hair...ugh. i need a barber. i just want one good cut. thinking about splurging and going to devachan again.

makeup...i got mac lippies for christmas and finally wore one on sunday night. sin with currant liner. i can't do more than my lips.

clothes...kinda on a self imposed hiatus. still getting things from my wishlist if they go on super sale. earthseed knows i've kinda gotten back into sneakers. there are a few pair i want.

all this cold and snow i've mostly been wearing snow boots. they are warm and i don't want to mess up my real shoes.

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gnap.

from my wishlist.

coach outlets just had a online sale. did you see it?

now go runtelldat, ho.

there's not anything i want from them right now
i've got two bags i bought last year and the year before that i barely use

i'm really trying to get in the mindset of determining whether or not i really need something instead of buying something bc i like it. i have a number of items with tags still on in my closet. once i get those into rotation i'll think about shopping again. maybe

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gnap.

couldn't pass it up.

i'm trying that same thing, it doesn't work all the time though.

so when do i get to shop in your closet? lol
but for real, i need to focus my shopping efforts.

i really need shoes right now. something to carry me from now to spring. brown boots, leather.

now go runtelldat, ho.

we'll talk about the closet

man, i haven't even really been wearing shoes. just mainly these snow boots bc they are warm. i look a mess coming to work but i don't really care.

i just bought some penny loafers from bass for less than $30 bc they let you stack coupon codes. but i'm not wearing them in the snow.

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>we'll talk about the closet
>
>man, i haven't even really been wearing shoes. just mainly
>these snow boots bc they are warm. i look a mess coming to
>work but i don't really care.
>
>i just bought some penny loafers from bass for less than $30
>bc they let you stack coupon codes. but i'm not wearing them
>in the snow.

i'm prepping for spring


without looking in my closet for what i have
because i saw these flats on another woman on the train
and ran across them looking for shoes for a wedding i need to go to in june
and dammnit i got them
and they came and they are awesome
so i want them in cognac
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months.

i have my winter boots, and a pair of wedge booties that i love that i wear.

like lfresh said, i'm looking for spring stuff knowing that i can't wear it yet. but the sales still calling me!

gap and ann taylor being near my job is an issue!

now go runtelldat, ho.

the event i wanted to wear that jumpsuit we got to didn't happen
i'm thinking about going to this day party on saturday just so i can wear it
but it's cold and i already went out for the winter

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been worn.

but i'm sure that i'll find somewhere to wear it to soon enough.

now go runtelldat, ho.

iono what's different but it just fits right. more stretchy, but in a higher quality way. iono how to describe it, but it's my new go to.

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they sent like a thousand emails about it
but it's too cold to go to the mall

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gnap.

but you're right.

they're definitely better fitting. have you tried the new denim they just came out with?

now go runtelldat, ho.

the same style and size in the old one wouldn't fit right. but this is much, much better.

finally can stop paying BR prices and downgrade to the GAP lol

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though.

i should have when they did that try them on and get them cheaper.

now go runtelldat, ho.

because the Gap is pretty much the only jean line I can wear right after ordering. Their petite sizing does wonders for me.

here for dis.

went to another one and found a pair for 11 dollars.

SCORE!

now go runtelldat, ho.

oh my, whatever will i do?

*snickers*

now go runtelldat, ho.

meanie

*does the ally sheedy scratching my forehead making it snow on my desk*

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heh heh

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I've been consciously upping my water consumption like a FIEND and it really does make my skin brighter and help with my dryness. My curls also "pop" more without as much product as I'm normally used to using, if that makes sense.

I will never doubt the benefits of water again.

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now go runtelldat, ho.

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you would be correct
let me get back on that
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the back of my feet so rough i could sand down some sand paper.
its kind of ridiculous lol gonna invest in a pumice stone TODAY

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