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Monday Funday!

Happy Monday! Once again, I cannot apologize enough for the lack of posts that I've been contributing around here. However, today I wanted to start off with something quite different. I know that "What's In My Bag?" posts are pretty common around the blogosphere but I don't think I've ever had a chance to post one so it's always a good day to try something new. Here I go!


1. MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Logo Crossbody
  • Believe it or not, this little bag is great for on the go, and in my case, across campus. It can hold everything from my phone to essentials such as ones that I carry for mini fashionista emergencies. What's better than a mini, classic crossbody? Um, nothing!
2. Butter London Nail Lacquer
  • I usually always give myself a manicure and pedicure on Sunday's so it's no surprise that you may catch me with the lacquer of color that I'm sporting on hand just in case I made need to fill in a few chips here or there.
3. LAQA & Co Sheer Lip Lube Pencil
  • Besides chapstick, I believe it's smart to carry around your lip color of the day, especially when I'm out having a meal. I'm never surprised when I'm pink one minute and nude the next.
4. Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau De Parfum
  • It should nearly be a crime to not have any parfum or body mist on hand at all times. I like to have a mini rollerball parfum on hand since it's much smaller to carry around and the scent lasts almost twice as long rather than a body mist.
5. La Fresh Travel Lite Oil-Free Makeup Remover Wipes
  • I usually notice mistakes with my makeup after I've left my door mirror in my room. Napkins and water will not be your hero in the bathroom. Makeup remover wipes or facial cleansing wipes are great for emergencies!
6. Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
  • There's no harm in carrying a backup mascara around as I see nothing wrong with applying a few extra coats throughout the day. My favorite first application is usually from Benefit They're Real! Mascara. Applying a mascara with a completely different brush/formula tends to help me fix any mistakes I may find later on.
7. Mitchell and Peach Luxury Hand Cream
  • I consider hand cream to be just as convenient as chapstick. Depending on the season you'll surely thank yourself!
8. Coco Chanel: An Intimate Life
  • Although this book technically cannot fit in my little bag it's nice to have one on hand if you absolutely love to read as much as I do!
9. Essentials
  • Now, it'd be sort of unsafe to not have the most important essentials such as your phone, I.D(s)., or keys. A guaranteed definite must for any bag!
What's a staple in your bag?

xox.

krissy
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Prep + Style + Finish

Hey guys!


So I've come to the conclusion that I'll never be able to blow dry my hair like a pro (unless I magically achieve that power sometime in the future). But...I believe I've gotten a little better thanks to blowpro! 

I came across these lovely products online at Amazon.com for the first time and I was immediately intrigued. Like many girls, I can go through a lot of hair spray and heat protectants since my hair is cut short and usually curly. I try to keep it that way for a long period of time through out the day since I'm pretty lazy. When it comes to my hair, I like to fix myself up in the morning once and only once. I hate going through touch-ups. 

For the past two weeks, I've been using two (pictured above) of many blowpro products and I can say I'm at least 75% happier with my results. 

Typically after washing and slightly towel drying my hair, I spritz on a bit of the blowpro heat is on protective daily primer. There are some pros and cons about this product in my opinion that I would like to share.

Pros:
  • Non-greasy
  • Detangles
  • Lightweight
Cons:
  • Dull
  • Dry
I'm honestly not so sure if it's working or if I'm supposed to be noticing any results. I do like the fact that it detangles my hair before I blow dry. I just really hate the dry/dull feeling my hair has after I blow dry. This will probably be much better if I use a moisturizer along with the primer. I can neither love or hate this product but I hope the dry/dull feeling goes away.

After blow drying my hair I turn to my blowpro blow out spray serious non-stick light hold hair spray. I don't know about you guys but I hate hair spray that leaves behind that crunchiness to your hair. Here are some pros and cons about this product in my opinion.

Pros:
  • Lightweight
  • Non-greasy
  • No crunch
  • Holds
  • Reasonable smell
Cons:
  • Non-conditioning
So far the hairspray is my absolute favorite. At almost $20 a can, I can definitely say the price isn't but for my first time I have no regrets. It is truly lightweight which I love. Stiff/crunchy hair sucks! Also there is still a significant hold from the hairspray which is the main purpose of a hairspray after all so it works. I'm all up for smells, because I believe good smells are attractive. This hairspray doesn't have a rank smell like some others do. Actually I think it smells pretty "fresh". I don't mind it at all. My only problem is that blowpro claims that this hairspray is supposed to condition your hair but so far I don't feel as if it's working for me. There are soy and silk proteins listed in the ingredients but no conditioning going on over here!

I would recommend anyone to give this brand a try. Everyone is different so what may not have worked for me, may work for you. blowpro offers try + travel size options for more than half the price for those not ready to invest in the full size products. Sadly, not all of the products are available this way but the majority of them are! :)

Have you ever tried any blowpro products? If so, what do you think?

xox.

krissy

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