tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46447760048725088912024-02-18T17:38:44.959-08:00Kelsey DinaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-30655226479811312812014-04-29T07:42:00.003-07:002014-04-29T07:42:51.257-07:00Sunshine and Adventures<div style="text-align: center;">
Since moving here, I've wanted to explore the area, but never really gotten the chance.</div>
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Since buying this bike for my birthday in March I've wanted to explore even more! There are a bunch of hiking and cycling trails around the area.</div>
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On Friday I loaded my bike into the car and drove down to the nearest park where I knew there were trails. I picked a direction and rode until I reached the end, then turned and did the same the other way... I took my camera with me and stopped occasionally to take pictures when I saw something I liked, so I thought I would share them with you.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My cheapo bike that I've grown to love, so much faster than walking anywhere!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">There were a TON of these caterpillars all over these trees in huddled groups...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always comforting to see these signs about... Not sure I will ever get used to them.</td></tr>
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I had a lot of fun, got some sunshine, and got out into nature, which I don't get the chance to do very often these days. I ended up spending almost 2 hours going back and forwards exploring the trails. I think I'll have to make this a regular thing! :)</div>
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Ever since I was a kid I've suffered from eczema on the back of my hands. They get so dry that they crack & itch/hurt like crazy. Dry weather, soap, wool, all these make it worse. I once worked on my Aunt and Uncles farm, handling lambs, and after two days my hands had swollen up and were bright red, it was pretty awful...</div>
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On a normal day, however, the worst I deal with is dryness, especially if I've been doing chores and using a bunch of cleaning products.</div>
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Over the years I've tried a TON of different products. Some of them work okay, some don't work at all, and some just make it worse.</div>
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I wanted to share some of my recent discoveries that I have grown quite fond of. The first is probably a brand you're familiar with. So many beauty bloggers have raved about Burt's Bees lip balm, so when I saw this hand repair kit in store I thought I'd give it a try.</div>
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The kit comes with four things: </div>
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A pair of cotton gloves,</div>
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Almond Milk - Beeswax hand creme ~ This stuff smells AMAZING. I don't think everyone is overly fond of the almond scent but I love it. I use this at night, before going to sleep. I cover the back of my hands in a thick layer, concentrating on the areas that get the worst, like the knuckles. Then I pull on the cotton gloves over it and sleep in them. When I wake up in the morning the dryness is gone and it leaves my hands so smooth and smelling delish!</div>
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Lemon butter cuticle cream ~ This smells like lemon and honey, so good. Just rub it in around your nails and cuticles when they get dry or cracked. Instant relief.</div>
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Shea Butter Hand Repair Cream ~ Great for a quick fix. This little tube is so handy, I carry it around in my bag with me. I use this during the day instead of the almond milk creme, because it's not as sticky and gets absorbed quicker.</div>
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The final product that I LOVE, is this "Naked Bee" Hand and body lotion. I discovered this at the local trade day at a stall selling local organic honey and tried a sample. After walking around for an hour afterwards my hands felt amazing, the smoothest I can remember them feeling in a long time, so I bought the biggest tube they had. The Grapefruit Blossom Honey scent is amazing as well.</div>
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And the best part about all these products?? They're all free of parabens, petrochemicals, and all the other nasty stuff, and they're not tested on animals. So you can feel good about buying them! :)</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-59432563269715619172014-04-19T20:18:00.001-07:002014-04-19T20:18:32.504-07:00Eeeeps!<div style="text-align: center;">
Wow! So I'm not really great at this blogging stuff huh??</div>
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Life got away from me and I found myself too busy or too tired to do anything much on here.</div>
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I promise I have planned to get back to this! In the meantime, take a look at this adorable little guy:</div>
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Took this on a new lens I got today and I'm very excited to get back into photography. :)</div>
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Love any and all of you that read this <3</div>
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It snowed!</div>
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Whenever it gets cold enough to actually leave snow on the ground I know it will only stick around for a day or two. So I took the opportunity to get out to the park while it looked so pretty, to play around with my camera and take a few self-portrait shots.</div>
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Straightened my hair, threw on some makeup (which then smudged like crazy when my eyes watered from the cold, note to self - use waterproof eyeliner next time...), threw on layers upon layers and took off to find a nice little scenic spot.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-11807243922299011182014-02-03T16:38:00.000-08:002014-02-08T10:13:07.819-08:00January Favorites!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I really couldn't choose which of these four items I loved the most. First is the "Vanilla Bean Noel" body wash from Bath & Body works. I absolutely love vanilla scented things and every time I use this I almost want to eat it, it just smells divine. The next bath product is also from Bath & Body Works. The "Stress Relief, eucalyptus & spearmint" body wash & foam bath. This is the perfect thing for days when I am feeling run down. I run a hot bath, pour this in and lie contently in the bubbles, reading or watching youtube videos.</div>
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The next two things are facial products. "Yes To Carrots Nourishing, Repairing Night Cream". I have really sensitive skin and some ingredients in your usual run-of-the-mill products make my skin react. So I tend to lean towards products that are paraben-free and have more natural ingredients. This cream is just so silky smooth and a pleasure to use. I put it on in the evenings before bed and wake up with my skin feeling great. The next product is something I've never used before. The Body Shop "Vitamin E Eye Cream". I don't have anything to compare it to, but I love it. I have noticed a slight improvement, but haven't used it religiously enough to say for sure whether it works or not.</div>
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This was a Christmas present to myself. I have wanted a palette to play with for awhile. I picked this one because of the wide range of colors. It has a bit of everything, perfect for the beginner like me. I've had a lot of fun sampling and playing around with them all. I might do a full review of this palette in future post.</div>
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"Lasting Finish by Kate" in 01, which is a deep red and more of a matte finish than shiny, which I love.</div>
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Cover Girl Lip color in 310 "smitten". A slightly plum shade for those days I'm feeling a little more brave.</div>
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Sally Hansen Insta-dri Nail color in 350 "Wined Up" - A deep red shimmery shade. It reminds me of the deep red berries that grow in winter time.</div>
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Sally Hansen "Big Matte, Top Coat" - I love this, I really do. Awesome matte effect top coat on any polish. I talked about it more <a href="http://www.kelseydina.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-sally-hansen-nail-products-review.html" target="_blank">in this post here</a>.</div>
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The final thing in my favorites list is a book: "Humans of New York" by Brandon Stanton.</div>
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If you haven't heard of <a href="http://www.humansofnewyork.com/" target="_blank">Humans of New York</a> I suggest you check it out immediately. What started as a blog is now a book full of hundreds of gorgeous portraits accompanied by quotes and stories that give you a glimpse into the lives of others. I could just browse the pages of this book for hours. </div>
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I used Loreal Paris nail colour 220 - "I will!" As a base coat. I then used the Sally Hansen fuzzy coat 800 - "Tweedy", adding two coats and letting it dry completely between. Finally I added Sally Hansen no chip top coat to seal it all off. </div>
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I love the finished look, but I almost wish I had gone for one of the colours instead of black and white. It's certainly different and a really cool texture. It's a little too much effort for me though. I probably won't be using this very often, but that works for this interesting manicure, so I'm happy with that. </div>
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I had some extra care bucks to spend at CVS - reward cash for spending a certain amount at the store over the last quarter - so I thought I'd go and take a look.</div>
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At the front of the store there were a bunch of displays set up with new products, including a bunch of new nail polishes, nail art kits, glitter, nail beads, all sorts of exciting nail paraphernalia! I'm a sucker for fancy pretty nail thingies.</div>
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I had a little play with the kit this evening and I am really quite pleased. The stencils work just as well as any stencil I've ever tried - which is to say, not particularly well... They never seem to stick quite right, but I was able to work around that. The detailer brush is awesome. Both it and the striping brush are stiff enough that they don't fold, flatten or separate too much and they keep the polish neat and tidy. The dotting tool is pretty neat too. I used the smaller of the two sizes, but I think it'll take me some more practice to get them looking perfect.</div>
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So, if you're into nail art like me, and you have access to these products I would recommend picking them up! They are easy to use and a lot of fun, definitely worth the money in my opinion.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-80028693580705890942014-01-01T16:12:00.003-08:002014-01-01T16:12:47.137-08:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;">
Here's to 2014!</div>
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So to celebrate, here is my obligatory New Year post :)</div>
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I've never really been one to make New Years resolutions because I am really terrible at keeping them. However at the end of this last year I decided that there were a few things that I want to change. The resolutions that I have decided on are my goals that I have wanted to accomplish for awhile now. I need some variety and motivation in my life and I'm hoping that setting these goals will help.</div>
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1. I want to stay in contact with people back home more. It's really hard when the time zones are so different.</div>
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3. I need to change my lifestyle. I need a better diet, to drink more water, and to stick to regular exercise. </div>
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4. I want to accomplish more - blog more - finish the photography course that I started - read more books - play the violin more... This relates to number 2, so hopefully these will go hand in hand.</div>
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5. I want to explore. I've lived here for over a year now and haven't really seen much of the area. I also really feel that I need to get outdoors more and reconnect with nature.</div>
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6. I want to meet people and be more social. I don't make friends easily - I'm shy and awkward, and I have no clue how to meet people. I have friends in New Zealand but when I moved here I didn't know anyone. </div>
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Well there we go. Now let's see how long this lasts. Maybe putting this out into the world will keep me accountable. </div>
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If you're reading this let me know what goals you have for the next year. :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-80311358102434239412013-12-14T21:00:00.000-08:002013-12-14T21:21:53.351-08:00Merry Christmas to you!<br />
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One of my favourite things to do, which I don't get to do enough of these days, is film and edit videos.</div>
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I've sent the link to all my family and friends to act as our Christmas card type thing this year since I won't be sending anything else because they're all in New Zealand.</div>
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So here it is! Enjoy!</div>
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Merry Christmas!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-5793719891907844092013-12-06T12:23:00.000-08:002013-12-06T12:23:47.559-08:00Snow!! Well... kinda...<div style="text-align: center;">
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For a couple of days we've been getting warnings about "Winter storms" and I guess I just kind of shrugged it off like "oh it's going to be cold."</div>
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Yes! It is cold, but this ICE stuff is just crazy! I've never seen anything like it.<br />
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Now, when I say Ice, I mean ICE. There is ice on every possible surface. The trees are weighed down so heavily that they are all bent over or have branches that have snapped and fallen off. This tree in the photo below is just outside out patio and was completely split in half.</div>
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I took the two youngest out to walk around to see the snow and ice. They love cracking the ice, finding big chunks and smashing them. We found these gorgeous pink flowers that were hanging upside down and covered in ice. We picked a couple and then smashed them - they shattered like glass.</div>
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A couple of kids were riding down a hill near the playground on a skateboard deck. The girls each took a few turns and I even gave it a go!</div>
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Alia of <a href="http://pink-puffins.blogspot.com/">"Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining"</a> has nominated me for something called the "Sunshine Blogger Award". Seems to me the purpose of these nominations is to bring a little sunshine to other bloggers by nominating them if they have brought sunshine into your lives through their blogs.<br />
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I thought it seemed like a cute idea, so why not have a little fun - get to know some other bloggers, and pass along the sunshine?<br />
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I love the idea of the community that comes with blogging - between other bloggers and readers. It's something that I would love to achieve with my own blog, so I figured this is a good opportunity to get to know a few people just a little bit better. :)<br />
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1. Post 11 random facts about yourself<br />
2. Answer 11 questions from the nominating blogger<br />
3. Nominate 11 bloggers that you feel bring sunshine to the blogging world. (Be sure to notify them)<br />
4. Write 11 questions for your nominated bloggers<br />
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1. I over analyze and over think everything. I couldn't decide what my first random fact should be and this is the result!<br />
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2. Through High school (College in NZ) I played hockey - field hockey - none of this ice hockey business. I am clumsy enough without adding ice in the mix.<br />
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3. I am 1/8th Indian - Might explain why I love curry so much (but makes me wonder why I have zero tolerance to spicy foods...)<br />
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4. I only now, in the last month, bought a smartphone - and up until then I had gone 2 years without any phone at all. I have finally caught up with the times & I love it!<br />
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5. I am fascinated by random American things that most people wouldn't think twice about.<br />
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6. After living here for 2 years I have lost most of my original accent and sometimes stop to say a word in "Kiwi" if I realize I have said in with a different accent.<br />
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8. I have also studied Biology, Classics and Ancient History. All of which are my favourite subjects.<br />
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9. I love Sci-Fi & nerdy things - I am a total Trekkie and my absolute favourite show is Firefly.<br />
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10. Coffee makes me want to sleep. I prefer tea or hot chocolate.<br />
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11. I have had many different pets - frogs, mice, rabbits, a pony, cats, dogs, a lamb, fish, hermit crabs.<br />
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1. What's your favourite movie?<br />
Hmm... this is a question that I always have trouble answering... I don't have a favourite movie as such - It changes often and fully depends on my mood or many other things. One of the movies - or rather Trilogy of movies - that means the most to me is Lord of the Rings. It reminds me of home and makes me proud that I come from "Middle Earth".<br />
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2. Do you have a special talent? I don't think so. I think the closet thing to a special talent is that I can play violin - I took lessons for seven years when I was younger and only recently picked it up again. I love being able to read and play music. It is one of the skills I will always cherish.<br />
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3. What's your favourite colour?<br />
Probably purple. It's the colour that I think suits me best.<br />
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4. How many languages do you speak?<br />
Just the one - and various random bits of other languages that would never be helpful in the real world.<br />
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5. If a fantasy world was real, which one would you want to live in?<br />
Lord of the Rings. I would totally be a hobbit. Living in a cozy hole in the ground, eating constantly throughout the day and just generally being lazy and comfortable.<br />
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6. What's your favourite animal?<br />
Probably cats - I am such a crazy cat lady. Since my parents bought me a cat for Christmas when I was seven I've absolutely loved them. That cat was my best friend for 14 years - and now since moving to the US I've gotten two over here that I love to bits.<br />
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7. How would you describe your personal style?<br />
Lazy. I have to admit that I don't have much style at the moment. I am basically a hermit housewife and don't get out enough to justify buying fancy clothes. So I just love wearing something that is practical and comfortable and I am not ashamed to admit how much I love my fluffy PJ pants and socks - especially now it's starting to get so chilly.<br />
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8. Do you have any pets?<br />
Yes! Two cats - named Kiwi and Kaylee. We also have two hermit crabs that we picked up on vacation in Galveston. I forget their names... I think one is Fluffy and one is Glowy. (The kids named them.)<br />
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9. What are some of your hobbies?<br />
Photography, Blogging (obviously), Video games, Sewing and Craft. I like to draw when I have motivation to. I love to Snowboard. I will occasionally pick up my violin when I have music I want to learn.<br />
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Usually I prefer television. Mostly because I don't like sitting still for 1-2 hours at a time. I like television because it doesn't require a lot of my attention and I can be doing other things while watching/listening.<br />
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In Takapuna, North Shore City, New Zealand.<br />
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I'm very new to this blogging universe and I'm going to have to go off script here because I don't follow enough blogs to nominate 11. I have spent a few days browsing on bloglovin and found a couple of blogs that I have chosen to follow. So here are the lovely ladies and their blogs:<br />
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Jenna Spayd ~ <a href="http://www.freckledfashionista.com/">Freckled Fashionista</a><br />
Kristina Ross ~ <a href="http://kristina-in-retroworter.blogspot.se/">Kristina in Retroworter</a><br />
Jamie Hart ~ <a href="http://ugottahavehart.blogspot.com/">You Gotta Have Hart</a><br />
Louise Nickel ~ <a href="http://www.beautyandlouise.com/">Beauty and Louise</a><br />
Hemylle Karollyne ~ <a href="http://www.achicklitdiary.blogspot.com/">A Chick-Lit Diary</a><br />
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1. If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go and why?<br />
2. If you could travel to any point and place in history where would you go?<br />
3. Which person do you admire most?<br />
4. What app could you not live without? (Or website or other such thing)<br />
5. What is your most prized possession?<br />
6. What is the number one make up product you would recommend to someone?<br />
7. Whats one piece of advice you have been given that you would give to someone else?<br />
8. Why did you start blogging?<br />
9. What is one thing you want to accomplish with your blog?<br />
10. What is your favourite part about blogging?<br />
11. What is the number one thing that draws or attracts you to a blog?<br />
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Well that's it all, I hope I didn't babble on too long. I had fun answering and coming up with my own questions. I'll have to find more of these things to do in the future. :)<br />
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I found the sugar coat polish quite difficult to use. It went on very uh... gunky (such a creative descriptive word for ya.). It was uneven and dried very, very slowly. I had to redo a few nails from scratch because it would rub off at the slightest touch. I finally got it to look half decent by applying a topcoat almost immediately after applying the second coat of the sugar polish. It was also quite hard to get it looking neat and tidy. The little bits and sparkles in the polish got everywhere, and even when I tried to neaten up the edges with a Q-tip they stayed behind.</div>
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The end result was quite nice. Not as perfect as the advertisement, but that might just be a skill thing... I've tried it again since and it turned out slightly better. The textured coating is a nice effect, though with a second coat and a top coat it's not as obvious. Also - without the top coat the texture can get a bit annoying - snatching on clothes and things.</div>
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End opinion - Quite a pain to apply, but a pretty sweet end result. A nice manicure for when I feel like something a bit different and have the time to mess around with multiple coats. :)</div>
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To my wonderful Nan:</div>
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My Nan has always been a huge source of love and support throughout my life.</div>
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In anything I have done she has backed me 100% and has always shown an interest. Whether it be violin, or fashion design, or anything to do with my studies. She has always been there for me and I never realised just how much I appreciate the awesome relationship we have until I moved away.<br />
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When I was growing up I loved sleepovers at Nans house. Watching movies or playing games in the spare room, the lolly stash in the biscuit tin, pineapple lumps and milk bottles, YUM! Playing pool downstairs with my siblings & cousins. Hunting for eggs at Easter, opening presents at Christmas & admiring all her pretty decorations. Trying to count all the elephants around the house & trying on all her jewelry. The many, many hours spent playing in the pool and the garden. </div>
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I have an endless supply of wonderful memories. </div>
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Now I live thousands of miles away and we don't talk as often as I wish we could. I'm looking into setting up a paid skype account so I can call more often to chat & catch up.</div>
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I wish I could be there for your birthday but I hope this makes up for it a little bit.</div>
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Sending you lots of hugs and love. Hopefully I can make it home next year to visit. </div>
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Miss you & Love you lots and lots and lots.</div>
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(I know this is a day late for you but it's still your birthday here in the states and I was holding out to try film a video but didn't manage to get around to it, so this will have to do for now. Happy Bday! Love you!)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14322804831766728586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4644776004872508891.post-54625337451376565742013-10-03T14:00:00.000-07:002013-10-09T11:14:07.263-07:00Sparkly Nail Polish Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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About a year ago I bought this gorgeous two-toned blue/green polish that I loved. It was a Revlon scented polish - "Ocean Breeze". I bought it for the gimmicky scent (though I'm not at all sure why you would need scented nails) and so began my nail polish collection.</div>
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I'm really happy with the result! It's fantastically sparkly and I just love the color. I think this might end up being one of my go-to manicures. </div>
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I don't know about anyone else, but when I spy a way to save money or get lots for little, I go a little nutty. Recently I had accumulated several coupons and "extracare-bucks" from CVS, so I decided to go see what kind of bargains I could snatch up. It's like a fun little game - matching coupons with in-store deals to get the most I possibly can for my cash. This slight addiction is further exacerbated by the fact that things are so cheap in the US! It would be a rare thing for me to splurge on make-up back in New Zealand, when one tube of mascara would cost close to 20 bucks. So since moving here, I've become a little obsessed.</div>
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So here's what I got!<br />
Physicians Formula Concealer 101 - $7.99<br />
Sally Hanson Sugar Coat, in Royal Icing - $5.99<br />
Rimmel Soft Kohl Eye Liner, in White - $4.99<br />
Revlon Colorstay Smokey Shadow Stick, in Torch - $8.99<br />
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, in Sweetheart - $9.29<br />
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain, in Rendezvous - $9.29<br />
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And the grand total?<br />
$46.54<br />
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$18.00<br />
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The way it worked was all rather convoluted and I only managed it because of some awesome sales in store - like the balm stains at $2 off + $4 CVS extrabucks with purchase. I had coupons for $2 off of any Revlon color stay product, and $2 off of any Rimmel product. This whole thing also included 3 transactions to make it work. Next time I do something like this I'll make sure to take better notes of how exactly it all worked so that I'll remember. :)<br />
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This was definitely my best haul yet, and I'm very happy with all my pretty new make-ups!<br />
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My name is Kelsey, and this is my blog! :)</div>
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Welcome to my little part of this big wide internet world.</div>
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This blog has been a dream of mine for a very long time. It is one of those things that has always been brushed to the side, something that I had always planned to do but never found the time or the courage. I've even tried starting one or two times before, but soon after, when my brief moments of resolve and bravery dissipate, the whole thing gets deleted. Not this time... (I hope).</div>
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Lately, my philosophy on life has changed and I decided that it was time to start ticking things off my mental must-do list. Time to stop waiting for the perfect time and start doing.</div>
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My vision for this blog is for it to be a place for me to express my thoughts & opinions on absolutely anything I feel like. I want to take the time to write things, just for the hell of it. This blog gives me a excuse to whip my camera out on more occasions and play around a little bit. I would also love to expand into videos or vlogs. I guess that would be the next brave step in this journey, so stay tuned!</div>
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Moral of the story for today:</div>
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