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Makeup Monday: Primer Potion!

Another Delay...

My Digi cam died... (aka: The batteries died and I don't have anymore...) I am getting some today so I will try to have make up Monday up tonight. If I can't for some reason, I will get going again on Wednesday!

Thanks for your patience!

Anni

Food Friday! Yogurt Sundae

Wardrobe Wednesday: Curly Hair Care

Makeup Monday: Back 2 School Basics

Slight Posting Delay!

I feel so bad doing this so soon after starting this blog, but I will not be updating this week. School is CRAZY and I can't find my USB cable for my camera...

I know, I know, excuses, excuses, but if you want to be entertained until then PLEASE visit my friend Danielle's Blog:

The Book Blogger:

http://theyabookblogger.blogspot.com/

See you all this weekend!

Anni

Weekend Whatever!

Hey all! This weeks Weekend Whatever! Is going to be combined with Wardrobe Wednesday. It is going to be AMAZING!!!!! So please hang in there! I will see you Monday though with a video about Backpack Essential Make up!

Food Friday: Restaurant Quick Fixes

Hey all, another short food entry, but I promise to get these going better soon. Once classes start Monday, I will have a better idea of my schedule.

Anyway, I love going out to eat. My weight is a good indicator of that, but since I became a vegetarian (4 years now!) I have come up with a few filling way to eat and have some control over what is going into me.

1) Start with a salad. This is crucial! Salads are one of most filling/best things for you!
2) With drinks, order plain water if you can. If you REALLY need something else, go for a diet soda. Don't waste calories here.
3) Look at the appetizer menu. You can pick something from there, but if all the calorie/fat content scares you away....
4) Look at the side dish menu. When I go to red lobster, I always order Salad and a baked potato. It might not say on the menu that they do this, but remember you are PAYING these people. 9 times out of 10 they will be accommodating.

Now, you might be saying "Okay, I may have saved a bunch of calories, but I am still HUNGRY!!!" Well, with all those saved calories, you can to treat yourself to an after dinner drink or small dessert.

Neat trick huh?

What are some of your eating out tricks?

<3 Anni

Wardrobe Wednesday: Ten Thousand Villages

Ten Thousand Villages is one of my favorite stores for Jewelry even though it is not really a jewelry store. They carry everything from Jewelry, to stationary, to toys, to musical instruments. The beauty is everything is handmade.


Their Mission is simple:

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital, fair income to Third World people by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed. This income helps pay for food, education, health care and housing. Ten Thousand Villages is a nonprofit program of Mennonite Central Committee

You can order online or go to a store. one of the things I love is that almost everything is one of a kind. So take a look around and maybe you can find something special for you or even as a gift!

Shop on!

Anni

Makeup Monday: CO Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine / Breath Freshener # 502

CO Bigelow boasts that:

Our mint-infused lip balm provides a glossy high shine with a refreshing cooling sensation. Lips stay moist and protected while peppermint oil gives breath a long-lasting freshness.

I agree with all of this, but there is one thing I don't like. A little tube of it costs $7.50


Here is a quick before:




And after:



So as you see, it does give a good shine, but I can't get over the price. I would keep in in your bag though for those sweet kiss moments.

There is not much to say, so I am going to leave you with the cheat sheet:

Rating: 3

Product Cheat sheet:
Available at: Bath & Body Works is the only place I can find it.
Cost: $7.50 for .5 oz
Good for: mint lovers
Pros: Very minty, not sticky, fresh feeling.
Cons: Holy Schmoly the cost! Lack of ready availability.

Weekend Whatever! Body Art!

No video this week! I have something more important! (Well... to me at least!)

Friday (8/14/09) at 3:30 PM, my neck looked like this:



By 5 PM, it looked like this:



Yes... I got a tattoo...

Now, it was not as painful as I thought it was going to be! There was some pain, but it was more like a dull burning sensation. This is how it went down:

On Wednesday, I went in and put down a $20 dollar deposit to reserve my spot.

I worked on exactly what I wanted them to tattoo on me. I had wanted stars so I came up with jewel tones with a gold outline.

I got there and he replicated my drawing on to special paper and I loved it. so after pulling my hair out of the way, they got started. It only took about 30 minutes and as I said I didn't really feel anything. it was more of a tickle.

So, that's that. Total cost: $80.

I am so excited and kinda want another one....

See you all tomorrow!

Anni

Food Friday! Hungry Girl

Hey everyone!

So, this has been a CRAZY week!

My mom's birthday, house sitting, the Youtube issue... any way, today, I have a copout post.

I want to tell you all about Hungry Girl!

I have been a subscriber for YEARS. All her stuff is cheap and simple and GOOD! Now, I haven't tried EVERYTHING, but everything I have is yummy.

Now, Lisa Lillien, is NOT a doctor. She just likes food!

Take a peek around her site and let me know what you think!

Now, it is 1:30 AM and I need to go to bed. I have a HUGE Weekend Whatever! coming this weekend! Yay!

See you all soon!

Anni

Weekend Whatever!

It finally uploaded! I think Youtube did Something to the process...

Anyway Weekend Whatever from 8/9! There will be another one this weekend!

Wardrobe Wednesday: Cacique Bras

Cacique bras... Where have you been all my life?

Cacique, a division of Lane Bryant, has what I think is the best deal on bras and the best quality bras.

They run approximately $30 each, but they constantly (It seems) have Buy 1 get 1 1/2 off sales and twice a year they have the semiannual sale of buy 2 get 2 free.

Now, I haven't tried their underwear yet, but it is on the agenda.

Enjoy these bras, they are some of the most comfortable clothing I have ever worn!

Anni

P.S. Youtube is still giving me issues so I am going to have to stick with no video until this is straightened out. There WILL be a weekend whatever this week though and I think it is a good one! :) Plus I will post last weeks :)

Makeup Monday: Cover Sticks by N.Y.C. (New York Color)

We are focusing on that yellow stick up there!

OMG!!!! This is my new favorite product!!! There are a few issues that I will get into later, but this is a total 5!!!!!

This is me first thing in the morning:


Lovely aren't I?

Anyway.... my eyes close up:


My nose looks so weird in this picture! Anyway, see the purple?

Well, I took a little concealer on my finger and made "football stripes" as I call the over the bags:

I blend it in with my fingers and then it looks like this:

Nothing but the concealer!

Just add your primer, foundation, etc on top of it. :)

Now, there are some downsides...

It goes on smooth and creamy, which is good, but the stick is creamy as well so it breaks easily. so you need to use a brush or your fingers to apply it.

But as you see, it works sooooo well!

Rating: 5

Product Cheat sheet:
Available at: Mass retailers nation wide!
Cost: $1.99 (I found it cheaper though)
Good for: under eye bags
Pros: Feels good on the skin, does it's job, cost, availability
Cons: the stick is really creamy and breaks easily

Weekend Whatever!

Hey all! I have a small problem, for some reason, youtube keeps rejecting my video :(

I am working on it though and I will update as soon as it is accepted. I may just reshoot.

Anyway, I will be back tomorrow no matter what with a review! So, see you then!

Food Friday! Trail Mix

Hey Everyone! It's Food Friday and today's entry is so simple, but so yummy! It is my "Trail Mix" that everyone seems to love!

Bon Appetit!

Anni

Wardrobe Wednesday: Payless Shoes

Note from Anni: All images are clickable!

If you were anything like me in elementary school and had big feet this is what you wore:


All the other kids had their cool hightops and you had plain white shoes.

Then came Payless:


Women's shoes go up to a 13! That is unheard of! I mean 418 styles in size 13 alone. So take a look around, there are many different filter options and tons of different styles as well. I don't buy shoes anywhere else!

Another plus? Free shipping to a store, and ground shipping in the US is only $5.95. Any size order!

They also have a boatload of accessories. Everything is a good quality too.

Oh, Payless carries a wide array of kids sizes too! No more shoe embarrassment!

Let me know if you order anything! I always like to see what people get lol!

Peace out!

Anni

Makeup Monday: Smashbox Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer

Okay... First off, I want to apologize for the quality of the photos. My camera decided to have a fit and I didn't realize it until I was working on the entry. They WILL be better next time. I promise!
For this review, I am referring to the green primer on the far left.

I highly recommend primer as it is, and this one is GREAT for if you have redness. Being pale and a red head is hard, especially in the summer, but this product helps me relax a little. Does it work miracles? No, but I also don't expect it to.

Here is me before:


As you see, kinda red and grainy... oh wait... that is the pic.... (Told you they were bad!)

Anyway, the stuff goes on really green and if you are like me, just dab it on various parts of your face to make sure everything gets covered:


And then after rubbing it in (I use two fingers), it should look like this:


Aren't I pretty? You are still looking at the graininess aren't you? *sigh*

I know you can't really tell a difference in these photos, but this stuff REALLY works.

It also comes in apricot for concealing under eye circles and age spots as well as lavender for yellow toned skin.

Rating: 4

Product Cheat sheet:
Available at Sephora, smashbox.com, and Ulta
Cost: $38 for 1 oz
Good for: Discolored facial skin
Pros: Feels good on the skin, does it's job!
Cons: Cost, availability for every day purchasing.

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Please leave comments! I want to hear your opinions!

Kisses!

Anni

Coming Soon!!!!

Hey all! I am Anni and this is my new blog Beauty & the Big Girl.

I notice there are a lot of fashion/Beauty blogs out there, but I hope this one will be a little different.

• Everything will be affordable (No $500 shoes here!)
• Everything will have mostly easy availability (Things do get discontinued, but you don't have to go to 154 South Street, knock 3 times and then ask for Vinnie.)
• Everything is something I would wear. (It might end up not looking good, but I will wear it!)
• There will of course be splurges, but I will try to limit those.
• Everything will be purchased with my limited college student budget (Okay... maybe I will beg my mom occasionally... or use credit. Again, I will try to limit that...)
• Finally, Everything will be available to plus size girls. (Size 14 and up)
  

So, I hope you will check back. I plan to have this running by August 1st, so keep an eye out!

Peace out!

Anni