Hair Product Wish List

I've been blessed with naturally healthy hair in a color I don't mind. It is very thick and very straight, making it almost impossible for my locks to hold any type of curl. I just bought a ceramic curling wand off of Amazon that will be delivered sometime today. If it doesn't help my hair hold a curl I'm not sure what I'm going to do! I might just have to purposefully damage it a little so it holds the curl!

Anyway, I've been perusing a lot of haircare sites lately and have narrowed down my hair product wish list for the next little bit. 

(From left to right)

1. Bumble and Bumble Texture Hair (Un)Dressing Creme- A few of the reviews I saw of this product warned that it will make your hair feel dry and you won't be able to run your fingers through your tresses while wearing this. But, I'm okay with that if it holds some piece-y waves in place. 

2. Ojon On the Go Dry Shampoo- Travel sized beauty products are the best. You don't have to worry that you'll be wasting $20+ on some product you'll hate and never use again. I've tried the drugstore TRESemme and Suave dry shampoos and found them disappointing. My hair still looked pretty greasy after spraying and spraying and rubbing and rubbing the product in. I want to give dry shampoo another chance, but this time I'll go with more of a brand name product.

3. This beauty was spotted on Hannah Johnson's lovely article at xoJane.com. She even has before and after photos that display the awesome-ness that is this powder. For such a low price point (around $8 depending where you get it), this product might be the one I immediately go buy.

4. Bumble and Bumble BB Prep- Even though my hair is very healthy already that does not mean I can just forget about taking care of it. My mother is a hairdresser, I've seen what overly-damaging your hair can do. I'd love to get this product to de-tangle my mess of hair and prime it to be styled. Plus, most of the Bumble and Bumble products I've been around smell pretty nice. I bet this one does too.

Any hair products you can't live without? I'd love some recommendations!

Very Pinterest-ing! My Pinterest Follow List

I'm addicted to Pinterest. Not only do I have the Laptops and Lipgloss profile and boards (which I am working on building up), I have a personal account as well. Lately, I've been bored with the random people I know and their boards. I can go whole days without one of them posting! That is not enough for my addiction. So, I get my kicks following some badass Pinsters with awesome shares. I'd love to know what Pinners you guys are following? Any suggestions that aren't on the list?

Also, if you don't know what Pinterest is, I suggest you check it out immediately. It is a image bookmarking site that is absolutely fabulous for saving anything from make-up styles, interior designs, tech tips, gardening tips-- really the list could go on and on. Go check Pinterest out, now!

So here is a list of some great Pinterest users that I've been following or have been perusing their boards:

(Click on the link to go to their Pinterest board!)

Kate from Wit + Delight

DwellStudio

Jennifer Hagler from the A Merry Mishap

Elise from Pennyweight

SFgirlbybay

Bubblegarm

Merche Grossomodo

Jessica Colaluca

Gala Darling

Bright.Bazaar

Coco from Roost

Better Homes and Gardens

TresSugar

Geek Sugar

The Wild Fleur

Jessica Comingore

Jeanne from Shop Sweet Things

Real Simple Magazine

Design Milk

Jennifer Chong

Hammocks & High Tea

Joanna Goddard from A Cup of Jo

Emily Schuman from Cupcakes and Cashmere

Mashable

Joy Cho

Inge Falappino

Michelle DuPuis

Natasha Fatah

Ludmila from creamylife

And, of course I'm going to self-promote! Follow the Laptops and Lipgloss Pinterest boards by clicking on the Pinterest badge on the upper right corner near the Bloglovin' image (follow me there too!).

Banana Republic Rosewood Lotion

 

Since posting my Coach Poppy perfume, I've been thinking about my favorite scents. I love peppermint and the smell of bleach (it reminds me of being sanitized and clean!). I love musky scents, but I'm very particular about them. If they are too sweet, or too grandma, or even too manly, I'm not a fan. 

However, a few months ago my BF (once again!), bought me some lotion from Banana Republic that he thought I'd like. The store's Rosewood scent is spicy and musky, but still definitely floral. Some find that it is too sweet, but I think its sweetness emphasizes the sexy, seductive side of the the scent. I feel elegant and sexy when I use it. I've never smelled the actual perfume version, but I'd assume it smells the same. 

The lotion itself is smooth and very moisturizing, but, personally, I only use scented lotions on my hands and neck just for their smell. My skin is too sensitive for anything with scent and color in it to be rubbed on my dry, scaly patches. My boyfriend find the lotion quite sexy smelling as well!

**Remember! Follow me on Bloglovin' and Pinterest! Twitter and Facebook will be coming soon!**

Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

 

I've been using Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey for years now. Despite the ominous dark shade when you first open it up, it applies as a sheer, yet definitely build-able, berry shade. I'm usually never without this lovely "almost" lipstick. I know I can apply it well without a mirror and that even if it does smudge, it won't be very noticeable.

 

I've seen that Clinique has come out with a few new Almost Lipstick Honey shades and I'm very curious to see what they look like on. 

Practice Makes Perfect . . . We Hope!

 

When your mani still looks presentable, but you are sick of the color what should you do? Practice nail art on it of course! I'm terrible at even just making basic dots, so today when I was feeling a little bored with my Mint Candy Apple nails, I decided to whip out a bobby pin and start dotting. 

As you can tell my pinky, ring finger and middle finger aren't that great looking. In fact, the orange on the minty color sort of looks like a spotted disease. However, I'm quite pleased with my white dots and the black-tipped french manicure on my thumb. Definitely going to add these to my to-do list. 

Also, if you are practicing don't waste time cleaning polish off your skin. When you are done just take nail polish remover, wipe off the original color and start all over with a fresh swipe of polish. Now, what color do I want on my digits for the weekend?!

 

My favorite perfume . . . for now.

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As of the last year, I have been using Coach's Poppy perfume as my everyday scent. It is floral, but not too heavy. Floral perfumes scare me just a little. I think of heavily scented grandmas who have a cloud of gardenia trailing them as they walk by. 

Luckily, this cutesy perfume is subtle and I've received many compliments wearing it. I love the pink and gold tones of the bottle as well. I just saw that Coach came out with another Poppy brand perfume and I'd like to go see what it smells like at my local department store.

Panasonic RP HTX7-K1 Headphones

I love electronics and technology. However, I wouldn't consider myself to be a major audiophile. I don't know the ins and outs of speakers/headsets and what creates a wonderful sound. But, I do know I love my Panasonic RP HTX7-K1 headphones. They have a very vintage, old school feel to them, but the sleek colors still keep it modern.

I was gifted a pair of these babies by my wonderful boyfriend last Christmas. I love the creamy pink color that he picked out. It is the ultra feminine version of his headphones which are traditional candy-apple red and also the exact same Panasonic model as mine. Be aware, that many stores sell these headphones for waaaay more than what Amazon has them priced out. Last time I checked they were around $30-$35 depending on your choice of color.