HOMEMADE DEODORANT

Whenever anyone visits my bathroom they always ask  "What's in the jar?" And here, when I say bathroom I really mean living room as they are looking at the top of my piano because I am strange and scatterbrained and always end up leaving things in completely the wrong place.

Anyway, the answer to "What's in the jar?"  often gets a look sort of like the one Gilligan is giving you above. A look of skepticism, pity, and mild disgust.

So what’s in the jar? Homemade deodorant that’s what.

If you want to learn more about why I make my own deodorant there are plenty of websites which will tell you much more then I can. I will only share a little bit, and with a disclaimer that I could really care less if you continue to swath yourself in Teen Spirit or what have you.

Anyway, the short answer is aluminum. Aluminum has some ties to cancer and Alzheimer’s. The long answer is also found on the back of your deodorant label.  That’s a whole lot of ingredients! Anyway, there are many solutions to this problem, but usually they don’t work very well. I found a very simple, cheap and effective way to keep my armpits smelling fresh as a sprig of lavender.

You simply need virgin coconut oil, baking soda, corn starch and an essential oil of your choosing.  I used this basic recipe, with lavender and lemongrass essential oils. Melt the oil in the microwave, put all your ingredients in your jar and shake to emulsify. It hardens to a creamy solid that’s easy to apply, and shelf stable.

Here are some facts. Because everyone’s body chemistry is different, take it with a grain of salt.

• I made this deodorant with 2 friends and we all have been using it for a few weeks. We are all IN LOVE.
• This is solely a deodorant, but I do find that I sweat much less while wearing it.
• It lasts all day, through workouts and through anxiety ridden night sweats. 
• People have complimented my on my scent and its actually my armpits. Bwaha.

Anyway. This is my service announcement. The recipe is so cheap, especially if you go in as a group to purchase the essential oils, you literally need only 4-5 drops. Cheers to deo! 

HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW

So I know you've all been on pins and needles to see my new haircut (hyuck hyuck). I'm sorry these pictures are like....really up in my grill...but I had to take them by my lonesome, with no tripod. Without: further ado, here is a true testament to why I should never ever ever be without a lip product of some sort, yikes.

BEFORE/UNDEAD

AFTER/THE BREATH OF LIFE

I'm having an adjustment period. My hair has been MUCH shorter and MUCH crazier than this before, but right now unless I have makeup on, I'm feeling a little bit childish and unfeminine. My hair was looking rough in those before pictures, I know. I swear it usually looked a LITTLE BIT BETTER, I wore my hair in a side pony that day and this was a last minute type deal blah blah blah blah. Anyway, when it all comes down to it, I am glad I cut it, it feels so much healthier and fuller. Plus, it will always grow back. 

THINGS I LOVE: R23

So after a post saying my heart hasn't been in this blog, here is a post on lipstick. If you know me at all, then you know my heart is positively COVERED in lipstick. And mascara. And occasionally winged liner. Lets be honest, my heart probably looks like Tammy-Fay, at least I hope it does.

Ox-blood was the thing this fall. I have one dark ox-blood silk shirt I thrifted a few months ago, but I flip-flop between loving it and feeling like Prince. Then there was this lipstick. I have worn its everyday since buying it. Gratuitous picture of myself to illustrate magic lipstick:

It's Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in R23: Crush. And I love it. Buyer beware, it is soooo dark in the tube and soooo vibrant on the kisser. You MUST wear lip liner and you MUST be valiant and true of heart, or it WILL come out grannie purple and you will freak out and run and hide yourself. Fret not, go and be awesome.Your teeth will look super white, trust.

The Perfect Red Lip

Hey remember me?

Ya I used to write blogs here.

I've taken the last few weeks off because I needed to. I needed a baby break and now I am back on the horse. Things haven't gotten less crazy around these parts, but the itch to write has returned.

So while I'm here, on the horse, why don't we talk about red lipstick. Boy howdy, I do love red lipstick. I love it and wear it so much, in fact, that my lips often turn into two crusty crusts. That lipstick sucks every ounce of moisture I've got! So whats a girl to do?

Lately, instead of lipstick, I've been coloring in my entire mouth with lip liner and then layering a balm based lip stain over the top. I find the look to be very customizable, as the lipstain lets you layer and control the intensity of color, while lending moisture and long wear. Up there I'm wearing MAC lipliner in Brick and Just Bitten Kissable Balm in Adore.

Have a nice day.

P.S. excuse my ever present eye bags.