Why?
Because some days you put on an outfit and think “Yes! I am amazing! Behold my sartorial greatness, ye mighty, and despair!”
And then later you see yourself in the mirror and think “WHAT ON EARTH WAS I SMOKING WHEN I DONNED THESE GARMENTS!”
Today was one of those days.
I specifically asked my sister if I looked like a cowgirl. She said no.
I got home and the first words out of my mom’s were “yee-haw, Annie Oakley!”
Conclusion: I did indeed look like a cowgirl today.
I wore this for the first day of the creativity and concentration focus week. I want my theatre arts students to be comfortable around each other and comfortable with being over-the-top creative before we start working on improv, so we played telephone pictionary. It went so well! The kids all really liked it. I forsee it being a popular choice on free days.
Tee: Ross
Dress: Target
Belt: Forever 21
Boots: Xappeal via Rack Room
Nail Polish: OPI Katy Perry Not Like the Movies
Perfume of the Day: Harakuju Lovers Baby
I also did a Bad Thing. I peeled off my nail polish instead of removing it properly. It’s not…it’s not that bad, right?
Perfume of the Day: Vera Wang Glam Princess
I also used the Staniac lip and cheek stain from my July Birchbox. Blush always makes me uneasy- 22 years in theater has conditioned me to apply way too much. I think this worked, though! I had just enough of a rosy flush, and it was pretty easy to apply, albeit a little messy. Any more, though, and I would have looked like an escapee china doll.
Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
I read this on a whim. It seemed interesting- but it turned out to be more TMI than just interesting! There wasn’t a lot of super practical advice, more like anecdotes about all the gross things about pregnancy. Which, I mean, I would rather read an honest portrayal of pregnancy than “everything was roses and rainbows and soft kitties and my precious angelpants baby was bestowed on me in a shower of daisies,” but still. I can’t really tell you one entertainment-related thing that I knew Jenny McCarthy from before reading this book, but I can tell you a great deal about her pooping history.
I was SO EXCITED to get my first Birchbox ahead of schedule! Like literally, squealing and flapping my hands. It was insane.
And when I finally sat down to open it, it was like Christmas! The box was a lot smaller than I thought it would be, but it was awesome nonetheless.
Larabar Uberbar in Nut Roll ($9 for a box of 5)
I made myself start eating Larabars when I wanted to start eating healthier- I’m not a huge nut fan. I gradually came around to them and buy them pretty regularly. I didn’t know about the Uberbars, and I’ll probably try the other flavors. Bananas Foster sounds pretty good!
theBalm Cosmetics Staniac in Beauty Queen ($17, full size)
I’ve wanted to try a cheek stain for a while, so I was really excited about this one- probably my favorite item in the box! It works really well and blends right into my normal makeup routine. I haven’t tried it for lips yet, so I’ll have to give that a shot.
dirt. Luxe Salt Scrub in Lemon Leaf ($45, full size)
Oh lordy. This ties with the cheek stain was my favorite item. It smells absolutely amazing! I kept opening it up just to smell at it. It’s a very small amount, so I’m saving it for a nice pampering spa day, but it’s awesome.
Harvey Prince Eau Flirt ($98 for 100 mL)
This is a super fun scent! It says it has a base of lavender and pumpkin, with notes of fresh citrus and jasmine. But do you know what? I have no clue what that means. I just know if something smells pretty. And this is pretty! It does have a strong scent of lavender, but it has a warm, almost earthy tone. I like it, but for $98 for 100 mL, that is just way too much. I’ll stick to my $10 Harajuku bottles from Ross.
Ada Cosmetics Bronzer ($12.45, full size)
I’m not too much of a bronzer person- too many cringe-inducing memories of looking like an Oompa Loompa as a high school sophomore. This is a really nice one, though- it’s more of a slight warm gold shimmer than a Snooki orange. I probably won’t buy the full size, but it’s nice to have in my makeup box for casual summery days.
Birchbox Exclusive Earbuds
So cute! They match my iPod, which is good because I need things to match like that, and I can always use another pair. I keep a pair in my school bag and a pair in my workout bag, plus there’s usually another pair or so floating around the house. And at least now I’ll always know which pair is mine.
Overall
I thought it was pretty good for my first box! I’m looking forward to the next one- I already got an email saying it shipped. Yay! Part of me wants to snoop on other blogs to see what they’re getting for the August box…
Also, my hair is a hot mess. My bangs need trimmed, the length needs layers, and I really hate how the color turned out. It’s Garnier Nutrisse Pomegranate (True Red). It turned out more like…maroon on me. It’s been a week and the color has settled a bit, but it’s still just…way too…I don’t know.
I just want glorious copper locks. What dye will give me glorious copper locks?
So I’m a teacher now.
And it’s slightly terrifying.
I don’t have a degree in education. I don’t have years of training and experience. I’ve been working in a school for a year and a half and that’s about it. Well, it helps that I’m teaching theatre arts. I’ve been in theatre for ages. So that helps. But still. Terrifying.
I STILL NEED TO GET MY POWERPOINTS READY. AND PRINT OUT MY HANDOUTS. AND PREPARE THE GAME FOR FRIDAY. AND PLAN NEXT WEEK’S LESSONS. OH GOD I’M GOING SCREW EVERYTHING UP, AREN’T I?
Dress: Forever 21, thrifted
Shoes: Lifestyles via Ross
Headband: Forever 21
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