New Items from the Weekend

I have been DREAMING about white pants and this weekend I finally snagged a great pair! Thanks to my boyfriend :)

7 for Mankind 'dojo' in white.
They fit great, comfortable at the waist, not too high up, lengthen the legs and with the wide leg, it gives a more professional look.

Abercrombie & Fitch Fiona Boyfriend Shorts. LOVE THESE SHORTS!

Abercrombie & Fitch Maura Shorts in "Snow White" great for those summer days.

Mother's Day

Dear Mom,

Thank you for being so amazing! Thank you for being a best friend, a confidant, and most importantly a mother.  I love you soooo much and I am so proud of your accomplishments.  Everything from moving to American and not knowing a word of English, to being a successful engineer and now owning your own tech school! (check it out at http://www.pacifictechnicalcollege.com/cms/home.html) I love you mama, and I can't wait to see you!

Change of Heart??

Lately, I've been in a funk.  I feel like I have hit a brick wall and can't seem to get my head back on.  With all the stress of graduating in June 2010, finding a job, saving money and still making time for myself I'm getting a bit overwhelmed. I feel like these last few months of school are going by so fast, and my time is running out.

Now, that I'm coming to the point in my life of entering "Big Girl World", I'm so worried as to what lies ahead.  In this economy, its almost impossible to find a job, I've been putting myself out there and I just wish things would come together sooner, so I can stop stressing. haha.  I'm only 23 years old and I already have found MULTIPLE gray hairs!!! (at least I can dye my hair :)

 After reading my BFF K's blog (http://lovelipstickandpearls.blogspot.com/), I've decided to write now my goals in this blog, so that I promise myself that I will complete them.

#1. Find a Job - One that makes me happy, one that I wake up every morning and get excited to go to work.  One where i can dedicate myself like my BFF B.

#2. Organize my life - KEEP MY KITCHEN CLEAN haha

#3.  Learn French - After watching the movie Coco Before Chanel I became so inspired to learn french and go back to France and just explore.

#4. Learn to cook - After all, according to chief Gusto, "Anyone can cook!" I want to be able to make wonderful meals and try something new each month, or week!

#5. Explore new options - this might sounds crazy, but I have been studying Engineering for 5 years, I love the science and math and the whole construction aspect, but I feel like something might be missing.  My BF always tells me, how proud of me he is for studying Engineering, but he knows that I have a passion for fashion, that I  get a total kick out of Vogue magazine, lucky and Allure.  He always said I should look into fashion.  Well lately, I've been wondering what If I looked into fashion or sports? I LOVE sports and my dream would be to work on ESPN as a sports commentator, but I'm not sure how that would work because I'd totally be in favor of the San Diego CHARGERS, through thick and thin.

I dunno maybe this job decision is just a bump in my road to finding what's right for me.  I know whatever I do, it will be right....its too bad I couldn't be a Construction Engineer, a Chargers manager and fashion editor all at once.....but hey, one can DREAM :)

Product Review

Now that I have come to an age where my sister would say "time to invest in your face", I have come to the conclusion that I'm living with this skin forever and I need to start taking care of it now.  Recently I started using Demalogica Special Cleansing Gel.  It's amazing!  It really cleans out all the dirt and oil after a long days work.  although Demalogica can be a bit pricey, (ranging from $25.00-$55.00) it is worth every penny.  The cleanser has lifted all my blackheads and made it easier to get rid of those nasty zits and such. The cleanser fights oils and keeps your skin feeling smooth and silky, but it doesn't take off eye makeup, so i suggest buying a good makeup remover which isn't too oily.  I like Almay Moisturizing Eye Makeup remover in liquid form, and it's only $5.99!  I recommend checking out Amazon.com for the best price depending on what kind of face wash you are looking for.

 

Next, I want to remind you all that summer is creeping up on us and no matter how much you want that sun kissed bronze look, you NEED/MUST take care of your face and wear a moisturizer with sunscreen.  I use Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing gel and although I LOVE it, this year I'm going to have to can it, because it does not contain any SPF. 

According to ELLE Magazine these are the top 5 ranked Moisturizers with SPF:
#1. Clinique Superdefense Triple Action Moisturizer with SPF 25 - "Makes skin soft and silky” and acts as a “shield against sun and pollution” to help prevent brown spots and fine lines. ($55.00)

#2. Olay Definity Correcting Protective Lotion with SPF 15 - "skin tone fixer" ($20.99)

#3. Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 45 - “has it all,” including “a high level of sun protection” and antioxidants in a lightweight cream formula that truly “fits the bill.” ($26.49)

#4. Juice Beauty SPF 30 Mineral Sheer Moisturizer -“a natural sunscreen” that “works great under makeup” and contains ultrahydrating glycerin." ($29.00)
 
#5.  La Mer The SPF 18 Fluid -“the elegant texture doesn’t feel like sunscreen.” ($126.95)



Has anyone tried one of these?? Some are a bit pricey, does anyone recommend any others??