Friday, August 1, 2014

hair. and makeup!

Since I think I've maxed out my quota of angsty waiting-for-baby posts this week, I tried to think of something else to talk about today. Oh, I know! I'll try to take some pictures of my new hair cut/color, since I never got around to that earlier this week! Sounded easy enough. Since I'm no stranger to the car selfie (as a passenger, of course. Safety first!), I figured I'd get some pictures during the morning commute.


Right. The best thing about these pictures is the car seat behind me. As far as hair goes...well, you can tell that I have some. That's about it. Car selfie fail.

(I'm tempted here to rant about the shortcomings of my phone's forward-facing camera, but then I realized how dumb that would be. My phone is like 5 models old...it's safe to guess that they've probably improved things in the decade since the 4s was released. So I'll just have to suck it up until I get un-cheap and upgrade.)

So when I got to work, I thought I'd run outside and get some shots in the natural light. Surely you'd be able to see the cut and color better that way, right?


Well...sorta. You can at least kind of see the cut. Or that it's shorter than it used to be. But most alarmingly, you can also see the giant bags under my eyes. It looks like I haven't slept in six months. Which is kind of true, but also...I pay good money for makeup, so this really isn't acceptable. Upon this realization, I decided to call it quits on selfies-for-the-sake-of-hair-pictures. You'll just have to take my word for it that my hair is shorter and redder now. And also my word that it is evidently noticeable in real life, as everyone who's seen me this week says "Oh!!! Your hair!! I love it!!"...so the changes are also positive, I guess.

On my way back to my office, I stopped to use the restroom. It was there that I noticed that the blinding fluorescent lighting actually did my hair some justice. And with a mirror, I could take pictures with the regular (and slightly better) camera instead of the crappy forward-facing one. Win.


However, the fluorescent lights also enhanced my eye bags to the point of indecency, hence the censorship. I didn't want to put you through the trauma of seeing it for yourself. It's safer this way. But at least you can finally see (sorta) what my hair looks like.

That was a lot more work than I'd anticipated, but I'm nothing if not committed to menial goals.

In other beauty-ish news, I'm going to Ulta this weekend to pick up a few things. I'm out of BB cream, but I want to try something new. I've been using the Stila Stay All Day 10-in-1 HD Beauty Balm (wow, that's an obnoxiously long name), and it's fine...but I don't love it. So at that price, I'm not repurchasing unless I love it. I'm planning to get the Tarte Amazonian Clay BB blah blah blah I don't feel like typing out the rest of this ridiculously long name. Good grief. Who thought it was a good idea to put 32 words in the name of a lotion? Anyway, I am in love with all Tarte products, so trying this seemed like a logical step. But if anyone has any other BB/CC suggestions, I'm open to considering other brands! I also plan to get some more lipsticks (NYX Butter) and some conditioner. In other words, this trip will be expensive put me significantly closer to my year-long menial goal of achieving Platinum status in the ULTAmate Rewards program. (It is also worth noting that my phone autocorrects lots of random words to 'Ulta'. Apparently I text about it a lot?)

Have a happy weekend, and may the bags under your eyes get at least one size smaller. (I feel like I'm a preacher offering a benediction at the end of the service...and that is what I have chosen to leave you with. Yes.)

21 comments:

  1. Hair looks amazing and you're too funny with censorship. Those bags are just preparation for when baby comes...no makeup can cover up the lack o'sleep which lies ahead!
    Also, looking for a new creame/foundation. I'll be anxiously awaiting your wisdomly review.

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  2. I love your hair! And I know you want to be Zooey but in the second set of pictures, the one on the left especially, I think you look like Alexis Bledel.

    And I love your benediction. "And also with you."

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  3. You are hilarious! Take it from me people, the hair is SUPER cute! And I didn't notice any signs of sleep deprivation at lunch, so either you're too hard on yourself or the makeup is working just fine!

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  4. L-O-V-E the hair! I really like Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm. It's really moisturizing without being greasy.

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  5. Oh, super cute! Love the hair!! But the censorship under the eyes -- you are too much! SO funny! Bags or no bags, you're fabulous no matter what! Happy Friday, lady!!

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  6. You were smart to get your hair done before baby and not wait until after like me. I love your bangs! I have a problem with dark circles under my eyes and my coverup always melts off an hour after application :(

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  7. Your hair looks lovely! Love the color, and the cut goes really well with your newly discovered waves :) Also, I am taking your weekend well-wishes to heart: the girls are going on a campout with their grandparents tonight, which means we won't see them until late tomorrow morning. Our first agenda item for the evening is to come home from work and take a nap, just because we can :)

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  8. You are too funny with all the selfies! The cut is really cute!

    I LOVE the Tarte BB.... blah blah cream! Let me know what you think of it! I was in Sephora 2 days ago and Ulta last night and now i am legit POOR til my next paycheck. So sad... but at least i'll be poor with glowy perfect skin and brows! :P

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  9. Your hair looks great! I love the color. The first thing I noticed in all your selfie pics in the car was the car seat! EEEK, so excited!!! Any day now!!

    I'm a MAC and Urban Decay kinda girl and I am unfamiliar with Beauty Balm!?! How did that happen? What is it? And what benefits does it have?! SPILL!! The bags are really not that bad! You're beautiful regardless ;) Have a happy weekend. I'm looking forward to the review of the Tarte BB and wisdom about what this stuff is?!

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  10. Hair looks fab!! Enjoy your "last" trip to ulta!!

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  11. Haha Happy Ulta-ing this weekend!! Lots on your list! I need to make a trip too! I have no excuses of why I am out of all my eye makeup consider there is one .5 miles away from my house and another one .5 miles away from my job!!!!!!

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  12. So happy to see the car seat in your selfie background! Love your new hair do! And I see zero bags under your eyes, but a trip to Ulta needs no justification, so shop away!

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  13. I've recommend Revlon (yes Revlon!) photo ready bb cream etc etc. It was recommended by another beauty blog, and I do as I'm told! It's good. But I'm excited to hear what you think of Tarte's. I am easily swayed.

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  14. Ha this post should have been called, "The Art of Perfecting The Selfie!" The hair looks super cute and I really need you to come back to Houston so you can give me a makeup tutorial. Thanks.

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  15. Your new hair is super cute! I could totally google it, but that requires opening another window and I figure you probably need something to help pass the time, so what exactly is this Super Long BB cream name you talk about? Is it just a lotion or some type of makeup primer? Please help those of us out who live in the sticks and don't get frequent access to Ulta!

    (also, in case you have gotten a middle of the night call and are heading to the hospital, forget I ever asked this silly question! praying for y'all! :)

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  16. I love the Urban Decay BB! You would never guess I was wearing it, feels natural, non oily, non sticky!

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  17. Dare I say you are clearly Jacky's daughter.

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  18. I'm running out of a Lorac color on my trio-palette by them, which clearly means I need to go to Sephora or Ulta immediately.

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  19. Your hair looks great and I'm so jealous that you can pull off bangs!

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  20. You are looking gorgeous! I love your new do. I have to agree with the commenter above, bangs are not for everyone, but you're totally rocking it. As for those pesky eye bags, I heard once that a diluted coffee solution applied overnight can make them go away. I hope that helps you. Stay beautiful and amazing, Erika!

    Sadie Montgomery @ Hoshall's Folsom

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