Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Sally Hansen: Frock Star
Hi lovelies,
So I swear I saw a BlogPost yesterday from Kandee Johnson saying that the Sephora by OPI nail art stickers are 1000x better than the Sally Hansen ones. And though I haven't actually tried the Sephora by OPI ones, I have to say that I kind of disagree with her statement. I've tried 2 of the Sally Hansen ones. The first one, I wasn't too fond of. I don't remember much about it, just knew I didn't actually love the pattern. But this week+ I had Frock Star on.
PS: Someone made a comment about how expensive they are. (I think $10.) Especially since you clearly get 2-4 uses out of them. But I got mine for .99 cents at Goodwill. =)
So I swear I saw a BlogPost yesterday from Kandee Johnson saying that the Sephora by OPI nail art stickers are 1000x better than the Sally Hansen ones. And though I haven't actually tried the Sephora by OPI ones, I have to say that I kind of disagree with her statement. I've tried 2 of the Sally Hansen ones. The first one, I wasn't too fond of. I don't remember much about it, just knew I didn't actually love the pattern. But this week+ I had Frock Star on.
OMG! I was in love. So much glittery goodness!!!
Application:
Okay, this was a bit difficult. Partly because I didn't do it right. I don't really use the file they give you to cut off the excess, I just rip it. And that did cause some of the glitters to come off at the tip of my nail. I was fine with it. Also, you HAVE to take that plastic part off first or else it doesn't work at all. The sizes I had weren't perfect, but they still all worked just fine for me, with some trimming. Honestly though, my pinky nail one did fall off. Twice. I guess I suck on that one too much? idk. But I fixed it by painting it with a dark polish (as well as my tips) so it gave my nails a cool effect.
Wear & Tear:
Honestly, there wasn't much. I had the polish on for 6 days before I started picking at it. It looked amazing even on the sixth day. I got compliments on them EVERYWHERE! I had men at work comment on them, girls loved my nails, salon people asked me what shade/color I was using. My mom said they looked like "jewels" on my nails. I LOVED all the compliments. What I loved even more though is that they were stickers, there was no smell, no dry time needed. And they stayed on so long!
Taking Them Off:
I read another girls' blog who said that these were just like any other glitter polish bomb. I mostly picked all of them off, but then decided to do it properly with nail polish remover. BOY was she right! It took forever to do so with the nail polish remover, that I actually recommend just picking them off.
I read another girls' blog who said that these were just like any other glitter polish bomb. I mostly picked all of them off, but then decided to do it properly with nail polish remover. BOY was she right! It took forever to do so with the nail polish remover, that I actually recommend just picking them off.
All of these pictures were taken on the last day (Day 6). You can see they still remained in good condition. Also, I didn't want the camera to focus on some of them, that way you can get the full effect of the shiny-ness. But honestly, they looked MUCH MUCH better in real life.
So I realize this is only one of the Sally Hansen ones. But I definitely recommend this one! I also think that the glitter helped it stay on so long. Have you girls tried these? What do you think?
So I realize this is only one of the Sally Hansen ones. But I definitely recommend this one! I also think that the glitter helped it stay on so long. Have you girls tried these? What do you think?
PS: Someone made a comment about how expensive they are. (I think $10.) Especially since you clearly get 2-4 uses out of them. But I got mine for .99 cents at Goodwill. =)
Stay Beautiful,
LinaNina
LinaNina
101 Days of Summer: Day 4
OMG. How am I at Day 4 left of Summer?!? Time always flies by. =)
I woke up early and went to work today. Go figure. 7:45am-4:45pm. I was starving that morning and even though I have a bunch of cereal boxes, I didn't have any milk. So I stopped at McD's and had a mocha frappe and a #1 sandwich. =)
Work was okay. Crazy, but that's normal. On the way home, I talked to Arianthi a bit. I miss her dearly. It's weird how time can do that too. Once home, I changed and then went to the Florida Mall. I went there hoping one of their two Victoria's Secret stores would have the Agenda that I had 2 years ago. Neither of them had it though. Bummer. So then I went to Lush and recycled 5 pots in order to get a free face mask. I got the Brazen Honey one (for the first time). There were so many things I wanted to purchase, but I'll do that another time. I then stopped at Sephora. My main reason was to ask if the points expire because I learned the hard way through Ulta that they do. But Sephora's don't. So that's good. I liked the point rewards, so I got a sample of the new UltraFlesh Panter mascara. I also got a DDH acne treatment. I loved the lady who checked me out. She was fun! And she made a comment about how she'd never had someone just go there and get freebies, but hey! there's a first for everything. =)
After the mall, Chance and I went to Olive Garden. I had coupons for Carabba's. And somehow I confused the two. But I think Olive Garden pretty price-worthy too. I got some Moscato and Strawberry Lemonade along with calamari for our appetizer. And we both got unlimited breadsticks, salad, and pasta. CRAZY!
Afterwards, I came home and watched a little bit of Sex and the City with Carrie. Then we went on a one-hour walk around the neighborhood and talked about life, weddings, graduationg, etc. It was nice to catch up with her. =)
Of course, my legs felt like jello after that so going up our stairs was no fun. We watched the end of "Sweet Home Alabama" while stretching on yoga mats then. And even though I was exhausted like crazy, I still stayed up past 2am. Mainly looking for an agenda. I looked at Vera Bradley, Lilly Pulitzer, Victoria's Secret, Sarah Pinto, etc. But found nothing. Then Kayla and I talked on the phone a little and she asked if I NEEDED a new one. So I looked at my old Lilly one from last year, and it turns out that that one doesn't finish until December. So even though I'd like a new one, I technically DON'T need one.
Until tomorrow,
Selina Christine
Of course, my legs felt like jello after that so going up our stairs was no fun. We watched the end of "Sweet Home Alabama" while stretching on yoga mats then. And even though I was exhausted like crazy, I still stayed up past 2am. Mainly looking for an agenda. I looked at Vera Bradley, Lilly Pulitzer, Victoria's Secret, Sarah Pinto, etc. But found nothing. Then Kayla and I talked on the phone a little and she asked if I NEEDED a new one. So I looked at my old Lilly one from last year, and it turns out that that one doesn't finish until December. So even though I'd like a new one, I technically DON'T need one.
Until tomorrow,
Selina Christine
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
101 Days of Summer: Days 6-5
So I got off work around 11:00pm last night. That's 30 minutes early. Thank you! Afterwards, Chance picked me up and we drove straight to my mom's. I stayed up so I could keep him awake. But I was clearly out of it. Haha. So we got to my mom's. And I'm not sure why, I but stayed up late just on my sister's laptop.
The following morning, I woke up early. We all got ready for church. It was August 15th, so a religious holiday for us; Dekapentavgousto. We went to a church in Clearwater. It was more of a monastery since the priest is actually a monk. It was so nice. I love everything about it. Such a nice feel even though I'd never been there before. The munk himself was lovely. It was such a nice experience for me. One of the most important lessons I learned is that we can all have Christ in our hearts. <3 Afterwards, we all had lunch there. Fish; even though we're not fasting anymore.
On the way home, we stopped at a local Produce shop. They also had products from Europe, so we got excited and got some drinks and candy. =)
Once home, I did my sister's nails (which reminds me that I need to put up some nail tutorials) and then played with my sisters' hair, in the hopes of filming a video... which never happened.
Afterwards, I went to Publix with my mom and then we all watched "How Do You Know" while eating pizza. I love family time.
The following morning it seemed like everyone slept in. I woke up with a headache. Finally (after noon) I took my sisters, brother and his friend to the High School for Orientation/Registration. My brother got all the classes he needed/wanted, which is good. Afterwards, we all had lunch (along with Chance) at Chick-Fil-A. Once, home, the girls took a nap and the boys played video games. Around 6:00, I started packing up. Wasn't feeling too good.
Then Chance and I went to the Opportunity Meeting. Honestly, it was a sad day. Plus there was a lot of traffic thanks to a ramp being down. I fell asleep on the way home (in between texting with Sara from HCUCF.)
Until tomorrow,
Selina Christine
The following morning, I woke up early. We all got ready for church. It was August 15th, so a religious holiday for us; Dekapentavgousto. We went to a church in Clearwater. It was more of a monastery since the priest is actually a monk. It was so nice. I love everything about it. Such a nice feel even though I'd never been there before. The munk himself was lovely. It was such a nice experience for me. One of the most important lessons I learned is that we can all have Christ in our hearts. <3 Afterwards, we all had lunch there. Fish; even though we're not fasting anymore.
On the way home, we stopped at a local Produce shop. They also had products from Europe, so we got excited and got some drinks and candy. =)
Once home, I did my sister's nails (which reminds me that I need to put up some nail tutorials) and then played with my sisters' hair, in the hopes of filming a video... which never happened.
Afterwards, I went to Publix with my mom and then we all watched "How Do You Know" while eating pizza. I love family time.
The following morning it seemed like everyone slept in. I woke up with a headache. Finally (after noon) I took my sisters, brother and his friend to the High School for Orientation/Registration. My brother got all the classes he needed/wanted, which is good. Afterwards, we all had lunch (along with Chance) at Chick-Fil-A. Once, home, the girls took a nap and the boys played video games. Around 6:00, I started packing up. Wasn't feeling too good.
Then Chance and I went to the Opportunity Meeting. Honestly, it was a sad day. Plus there was a lot of traffic thanks to a ramp being down. I fell asleep on the way home (in between texting with Sara from HCUCF.)
Until tomorrow,
Selina Christine
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Music: Best Thing I Never Had
Last month I posted my favorite song ot the moment, If I Die Young. So of course, I wanted to share with you my favorite song of the moment this month.
Yes, it repeats itelf a lot. But I love it. Like absolutely in love. I wasn't too fond of the music video (just like If I Die Young). But I love Beyonce. She's such a strong and talented woman. I admire her. She also has a spectacular voice. This is definitely a song you can catch me blaring in my car. And I do sing it about a million times a day. It's constantly in my head. So catchy. If you haven't heard it, wow (it's at 24 million views), but I've attached a link to the music video below. Again, I'd listen to it rather than watch it, if I were you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHp2KgyQUFk&ob=av3e
Until tomorrow,
Selina Christine
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
I say what goes around comes back around (hey my baby)
What goes around comes back around...
There was a time
I thought, that you did everything right
No lies, no wrong
Boy I, must've been outta my mind
\So when I think of the time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
Thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
I'm so over you
So baby good lookin' out
[Chorus]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had
I bet it sucks to be you right now
So sad, you're hurt
Boo hoo, oh, did you expect me to care?
You don't deserve my tears
I guess that's why they ain't there
When I think that there was a time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and baby yes I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
Thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you
Baby good lookin' out
[Chorus]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
I said, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'll never be the best thing you never had
Oh baby I bet sucks to be you right now
I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts
That I'm the one that's got away
That I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time, another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye
[Chorus]
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I will always be the, best thing you never had.
Best thing you never had!
I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
Cause honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh I will never be the best thing you never had
Oh baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Goes around, comes back around
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Goes around, comes back around
Bet it sucks to be you right now
Yes, it repeats itelf a lot. But I love it. Like absolutely in love. I wasn't too fond of the music video (just like If I Die Young). But I love Beyonce. She's such a strong and talented woman. I admire her. She also has a spectacular voice. This is definitely a song you can catch me blaring in my car. And I do sing it about a million times a day. It's constantly in my head. So catchy. If you haven't heard it, wow (it's at 24 million views), but I've attached a link to the music video below. Again, I'd listen to it rather than watch it, if I were you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHp2KgyQUFk&ob=av3e
Until tomorrow,
Selina Christine
YouTube Partner!!!
Congratulations to me!!!
Haha, I'm so excited! I had to pinch myself to make sure this was real life. Hahah.
I received an email recently inviting me to become a partner with YouTube.
At first I thought it was probably spam since I thought they would have contacted me through YouTube. But I read everything. The links were clear and concise, and it's REAL!
After agreeing to their terms and policies, I received a congratulatory email.
I am so happy you guys.
I feel like my life is coming together now.
I know it's such a small step, but it's something I've been secretly wanting for a while now.
And of course, I would like to thank each and every one of you.
We all know this wouldn't have happened without you.
I am so happy you guys.
I feel like my life is coming together now.
I know it's such a small step, but it's something I've been secretly wanting for a while now.
And of course, I would like to thank each and every one of you.
We all know this wouldn't have happened without you.
I plan on making a video about this.
At that point, I will post it on here.
At that point, I will post it on here.
Thank you,
Selina Christine
Selina Christine
101 Days of Summer: Days 12-7
Oh my, oh my, how time is flying. I'm glad that I posted as much as I did. As you can see, I've been slacking lately. I just don't go on the computer daily like I used to before.
The countdown is officially down to one week. I can't believe summer almost over. But inside, I'm glad I made it. It's personal to get into, but summer was a struggle. And I'm happy I survived it.
This week I worked. Surprising, right? I had one day off, which I spent watching Netflix movies and going to Massage Envy. You could tell I was exhausted from working so much. It's definitely catching up to me. And yes, I may be young, but it gets SO tiring!
That's really all I have to say. Boring. I'm sorry. Honest.
But we're almost done with this. =)
Until tomorrow,
(let's hope)
Selina Christine
The countdown is officially down to one week. I can't believe summer almost over. But inside, I'm glad I made it. It's personal to get into, but summer was a struggle. And I'm happy I survived it.
This week I worked. Surprising, right? I had one day off, which I spent watching Netflix movies and going to Massage Envy. You could tell I was exhausted from working so much. It's definitely catching up to me. And yes, I may be young, but it gets SO tiring!
That's really all I have to say. Boring. I'm sorry. Honest.
But we're almost done with this. =)
Until tomorrow,
(let's hope)
Selina Christine
Monday, August 8, 2011
101 Days of Summer: Days 23-13
Hi lovelies! Do you all want to hear my excuse?!? Haha. Basically I hated my format. Honest. It's not really the format, but it's more the font. I couldn't stand the font. It worked just find when I used my Windows Live Writer. But I only have that at home, not at work, so I couldn't update when I was at work (which is mostly what I did.)
Sunday the 31st, I worked from 7:45-4:15. Then I hurried home and got ready because I was hosting a Fashion Swap party. It wasn't very successful since most people were still on vacation. But my sister and her friend were there, as well as my roommate and a friend of hers. So it was a nice small group. I did end up with some super cute tops! =) Afterwards we went to the movies and saw Crazy, Stupid Love. It was super late after all of that. And of course I worked early the next morning, so I pretty much went straight to bed.
Fashion Swap Party:
Sunday the 31st, I worked from 7:45-4:15. Then I hurried home and got ready because I was hosting a Fashion Swap party. It wasn't very successful since most people were still on vacation. But my sister and her friend were there, as well as my roommate and a friend of hers. So it was a nice small group. I did end up with some super cute tops! =) Afterwards we went to the movies and saw Crazy, Stupid Love. It was super late after all of that. And of course I worked early the next morning, so I pretty much went straight to bed.
Fashion Swap Party:
- Have girls bring a minimum of 5 articles of clothing. *Must be in good condition.
- For each item they bring, they get a ticket.
- Put all of the tickets in a bucket.
- Pull out one ticket at a time.
- If your ticket is called, you can choose someone else's clothing item.
- You can also steal from someone who took something you like. *Up to 3 steals per item.
Monday morning I worked early. Again. Then I had a mandatory 2 hour meeting after work. So I worked over 11 hours. =( But I won a $10 gift card. =) Afterwards, I was starving, so Chance, Tori, Ali and I went out to dinner at Chili's. I love Chili's. I ended up getting 2-for-1 margaritas. I'm not sure why or how, but we ended up talking about some really deep and personal stuff during that dinner. Crazy!?! Afterwards, we all played some Partini before heading off to bed.
Tuesday morning I worked. Are you catching the routine here? After work, we all just hung out for a bit. Then ordered pizza. When Carrie came home, the girls all played Partini. Haha. It was hilarious. And we made smoothies. LOVE!
Wednesday morning, the girls left. It was nice having them around. I worked 10-6:30. And then I got dressed up and went to an appointment that evening. I was exhausted afterwards.
Thursday morning I worked. Ugh, I hate working. This time I got to sleep in. I worked 12-8:30. Then stopped and picked up some pizza because there was a Team Meeting at my place. I feel like I ate most of it. We also got soda. (Not good for me, I know.)
Friday I finally had the day off!! =) I woke up at 9. Did some coupon organizing and then went to WalMart with Carrie. We also stopped at an ice cream place that looked like Twistee Treat. But it definitely wasn't. Such a knock-off. I took some time relaxing in the shower and then got ready for Training in Tampa. We stopped at Hurricane's Ice Cream on the way. Now THAT I recommend. It needed some interior decorating, but the ice cream was good and the prices were reasonable. We were the last ones to leave Training, as always. But I've learned to love that. =)
Saturday morning I worked. Then I stopped at Publix for some quick shopping with Chance. Chance made me a nice pasta dinner tonight. =) Saturday night I watched Goodfellas. Seriously, that took up like all night. I watched it from 8 until 11. And then I gave up. That movie is crazy long!!
Sunday morning I worked. Relaxed a little. Then watched the Teen Choice Awards. And fell asleep. Wow, don't you love my life? Haha.
Monday morning I slept in as much as I could. Then I went to school to figure out my schedule. That took 3 hours out of my life. And the advisor was rude and mean and not helpful at all. I cried. Really. And it's still not resolved, so I have to go back. Blahh! I had a sandwich for lunch. And I worked 3-11:30pm. I was nicer to the guests today. Since we weren't that busy it was the same ones over and over again. I'm tired of being mean to them. And I didn't let the mean ones bother me.
Until tomorrow,
(really this time)
Selina Christine
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