Go Green: Recycled purses, pink and frugality!

When I hear something was made from “recycled” something else the first thing that pops into my head isn’t always that pretty. However these are EXACTLY the opposite! There’s a corner shop in our mall that always seems to be changing hands, first it was a chocolate shop, then an imports store, then a cookie shop, then a kite shop, then a jewelry store, and after that came a few other things, currently I believe it’s a combo, imports/lawn and garden/kite shop, and no that’s not a joke. Back when it was an imports store though I went in once upon a time and came across some hand bags I liked there were a few clutches made of candy wrappers, a tote made from kool-aid packets, and a handbag made of Capri Sun packs. I’d never seen anything like them before and wanted one badly, however the $250 price tag was way to steep for me so I passed. I hadn’t seen anything like them since, that is until now!

Ecoist offers a wide variety of recycled bags! Much like the ones I’d seen years ago from clutches made of barcodes, to bracelets made from candy wrappers. They also use gum wrappers, newspapers, pop tabs, energy bar wrappers, and movie billboards among other things to make their goodies. While some of them still hold close to a $200 price tag, there are others that are within an affordable and low range.

Source: Chip Chick

Just because it’s over doesn’t mean it has to be!

October may have been the official Breast Cancer Awareness month, but just because it’s over doesn’t mean you should stop caring! You can still donate to cause to help find a cure! Before you do though take a look at Think Before You Pink a site dedicated to showing you the truth behind companies joining in the pink campaign. Women, you may thing twice before you put on that pink Estee Lauder lipstick or eat that Yoplait yogurt so you can send in your lid.

Cause I’m cheap!

I’ve come across a great shop in my searches, as I’m sure some of you who’ve read my blog can gather I haven’t got the fattest pockets… actually I’ve probably got the flattest pocket currently consisting of a good fist full of change. 15 Dollar Store is great for just such things, I haven’t bought anything off of it just yet as I just found it and only have said fist full of change. However the site contains expensive name brand clothes marked down for only $15! I’m generally a pretty cheap person when it comes to shopping, I don’t like to spend to much on my clothes, but I still want something quality that will last me for years to come. I think this site meets my needs perfectly. I alway ask myself 3 questions before I purchase something:

1. Is it really worth the price? Will I be able to go to another store and get the same item or something similar for less?
2. Will I wear it more than 3 times? Unless it’s for a very special occasion  such as my prom dress was. I usually won’t buy it if I can’t think of 3 instances in which I’d wear it or in the case of a gadget use it.
3. Do I need it right now or can I wait for an upcoming holiday and ask for it as a gift?

Asking those questions has saved me quite a bit of money believe it or not. There have been a lot of things in the past that I’ve picked up and thought “oh I want this.” Then I’d walk around the store for a bit and think about it and realize as much as I wanted it I really didn’t need it. So I put it back, and honestly I can’t remember anything off the top of my head that I regret putting back, which shows you just how important the items really were to me.

Also don’t forgot guys my giveaway for the $10 Target card is still running! To those who said “how can you have that still lying around!?” Well there’s only one Target close to me and I rarely go to it, and when I do I can never seem to find anything that I feel I need.

Also the old banner is back up now that Halloween is over! I’ll be working on a Christmas one for December so keep your eyes peeled.

Oh and if anyone was out partying like me last night and missed ANTM don’t worry I think it was a recap.

~♥~Rachel

 

Wow!

First off 329 unique views today! That’s a record (previous record was 70), thanks to everyone who came to my blog and entered my giveaway! Second, I’m so excited I’m #9 on the top 100 suddenly popular blogs list on WordPress woohoo! And 3rd I’m fully dedicating this blog to my fashion, celebrities, beauty and health. Previously it was a blend of everything from fashion to my life, I’ll still pop up with personal things from time to time that will be related to the above mentioned. However my ranting and random pointless rambling will get it’s own new blog so I can stay organized because I really really love writing about fashion, celebs, beauty, and health. At this point in time I’m keeping them combined temporarily just to see how things go however if it should be that I’m blogging more about my life than about fashion, beauty, etc. I’ll make a separate blog that way I’m more motivated to write here. So yippee! Oh and sadly Holly Golightly fell through I decided at the last minute to wear this masquerade masque that I’d purchased from a flea market and some blue faerie wings, but at least it was easy to remove also I’m going to get to dog sit on Thanksgiving for my aunt. I’ll have her whole gigantic place all to myself for a week and I get paid! I love her dog too how fun! ^^

Oh and here is the blazer I bought, it’s actually Herringbone I thought it was corduroy  >.< Mines in black though.

~Rachel

Boo! New jacket!

Happy Halloween everyone!

First off Kohls is having some great 50% off sales so last night I went with my sister while she splurged her gift cards. When I was there I found an adorable black corduroy waist coat, it was marked half off (only $17) and since my dad knew I didn’t have a fall coat he bought it for me ^^ Yay for daddies, I’d post a pic but Kohls site has been down all day. :/ I’m applying for a job there though, they’re hiring for the season. Oh and my initial reason for going there was to find a black dress for my costume tonight, however they didn’t have ANY black dresses in the entire store. I was so disappointed. I’m still going to be Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) though I’ll just wear my black jacket with a black shirt and a skirt.

Oh and last week I turned in two assignments on discs to my prof and I was freaking out that they’d turn out wrong. One was decoding a website that he gave us, the other was creating our own. It was easy, but the discs were misbehaving. I got my grades back today though and I got 100% on both! He even said he loved my personal page and “got a kick out of the Simpson”. See I was going to use a picture of myself but I didn’t have any I liked so instead I used that Simpsonize thing and did a Simpson of myself. I figured it was a 50/50 chance he’d either love or hate it and score he loved it!

Healing scars, and the latest links!

I know from personal experience scars can be really embarrassing. I was a wild child when I was younger, constantly in shorts and constantly roughing around outside. I got A LOT of bumps and bruises on my legs and now that I’m older the left over scars are embarrassing. They always seem to draw attention when I wear a skirt and people have to ask me how I got them. I’m tired of explaining so I’ve started doing something about it.

Here are some methods I’ve found and been practicing and they seem to be working.

* Burt’s Bees Thoroughly Therapeutic Honey and Orange Wax Body Lotion is excellent. You can get it at most any pharmacy or department stores. I paid about $12 for mine and it goes a long way. It’s a little sticky at first so use it sparingly. Scars need moisture and this stuff is great for just that.

* Mederma works decently for small and already light scars as long as you follow the instructions on the package.

* When applying lotion or creams make sure to press and rub in circular motions over the scar tissue. This will help to break up the collegian that is creating the scars.

Doing these things a few times a day will make a noticeable difference in time. Within just a week mine were noticeably lighter!

Here’s the buzz on the latest interesting tid bits I’ve found for you all.

• First up Glamour.com is doing a 30 Day Makeover that gives you a new tip each day for feeling and looking great. I just signed up and already have learned how to achieve perfect posture. Take a look it’s free and fun, they even have a handy checklist! You can also swap ideas with other on the program and keep notes on their site. Oh and here’s the best part, every time you check off a tip or mark a favorite, you are entered to win a spa getaway at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, including treatments from Equinox Solstice, or a treadmill from Life Fitness. How great is that!? As much as I love spas I’ve wanted a treadmill for a while, and it’d be great especially with those winter months coming up plus it lasts a lot longer than a day at the spa does.

• Here is a great article on some of our fav starlets actual sizes! Suddenly I don’t feel so bad knowing I’m the same size as Raven, but I’d like to achieve more of a Mandy Moore or Kate Winslet.

• Want this bag? Click here for a chance to win it!

• Naturally Curly is a great site dedicated to helping girls like myself tame those wild curly manes.

• 50 Beautiful Things You Can Do With Vaseline! Who knew?

• The iPhone was just the beginning, a Diamond iPhone has been unveiled, but it’s only for those who truly feel you can’t put a price tag on style.

• If the Diamond iPhone is a little to high how about a $23,000 diamond encrusted mouse? MouseEnvy has a unique collection of mice for your computer. I’m personally loving the Platinum Cherry Blossom.

~♥~Rachel

The Top 5’s of my Top 10

I decided today to post my Top 5 favorite male and Top 5 favorite female celebs so here goes the countdown with of course ladies first. Please note these are only living celebs, if I had to think about those who have passed on it would be to hard for me to narrow it down to just 5 apiece lol.

5. Julia Roberts

First off hello she’s got a similar type of hair as I do (cept mines a darker blond) but seriously. She’s a great actress, who seems like a person who knows how to live life to it’s fullest.

4. Drew Barrymore

Drew has a certain quirk about her that I just adore. I don’t think I’ve seen a movie of hers that I haven’t liked (aside from E.T.). I always find her characters to be very easy to relate to. The cute offbeat, hopeless romantic looking for Mr. Right.

3. Reese Witherspoon

What is there not to love about Reese? She’s hilarious in comedy, endearing in romance, and captivating in drama. Not only that but her fashion sense is impeccable.

2. Zooey Deschanel

She’s funny, talented, and has her own fabulous fashion sense.

1. Sarah Jessica Parker

I don’t care if Maxim referred to her as the least sexy woman. I still think she’s fabulous, she’s funny, stylish, and has a great business mind. She seems like a genuinely down to earth person.

A few honorable mention females who didn’t make it into this list are Sandra Bullock, Scarlett Johanson, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Giselle Bundchen. Now for the gentlemen.

5. Hugh Jackman

He can do comedy, he can do action, he can do drama, and he’s good looking. One of my favorite movies, The Prestige, stars him and he’s brilliant in it.

4. Shia Labeouf

He’s definitely going places. I remember watching Even Stevens with my dad when I was younger and he would say “that kid will go places.” Dad was right, Shia is really making a name for himself, he’s got talent and he’s not to bad looking either.

3. John Cusack

IMO one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood, my beliefs in this were confirmed when I saw 1408. I have a feeling I’ll be seeing a lot more of his movies in time, not just by my own choice but because my sister loves his movies.

2. Will Smith

I can’t say there isn’t a movie he’s been in that I don’t like. He’s got the whole package, comedy, drama, action, this man can act, The Pursuit of Happyness was one of my favorite movies of last year.

1. Johnny Depp

He’s got pure talent, and he’s a very unique individual who isn’t afraid to take risks. His fashion sense is different but fabulous. His acting is impeccable, he’s good at what he does.

Honorable mentions include, George Clooney, Nicholas Cage, Hugh Grant, Patrick Dempsey, and Matthew McConaughey.

And that is my top 10 favorite Hollywood faces, what are yours?

 

Free book!

Hey right now you can get a free book on how to have a Flawless Complexion, I started reading it and it’s pretty nice. A lot of the stuff I already knew, but some of it I didn’t, and there are tons of recipes in it for home made face masks and remedies. It’s really nice and hey it’s free so you can’t beat that. Also at the end there is a free book on makeup called Camouflage Makeup, I haven’t read it yet but I got it too. Anyways take a look you can get the book HERE.