I have a big surprise...for later.....so check back later tonight).....
did I:
a) cut all my hair off into a really cute boy hair-cut (again..ha ha ha)!?!
b) did I find a boyfriend?!?
c) am I gonna be on tv!?!
d) something else that I can't mention......
until then...here's some DAILY KANDEE-ness:
let the words that come out of your mouth...encourage, inspire, compliment, and brighten someones day!
When you speak positive words into others...you'll be surprised how it actually "speaks" positivity into your own heart and spirit...
never let a compliment rot in your heart because you felt funny telling someone....
set your compliments free the moment you think them....you never know how many times that person will replay what you said in their mind...and it can really change their outlook on themselves....and their world!!!
Spread compliments, love, and something positive today!!! I'll do it too....let's sweeten up the world!!! can't wait to tell you the surprise.....
Did I find a boyfriend or......
Get Your Hair Ready for Fall
As we enter the fall season today, it’s important that we do what we can to help prevent further damage that’s already been done over the summer. Luckily, the color trends we will be seeing this fall are conducive to rehabbing your hair – it’s going to be all about giving your natural hair color a chance to shine and staying away from the harsh colors and bright platinum shades that are most damaging to your hair.
“The days of striking, contrasting colors are gone this season,” explains Celebrity Stylist for Pantene, Hallie Bowman. “This fall people will be going back to their roots, or at least making it look that way. We’re going to see natural-looking tones to balance the more extreme hair styles that are going to be big, including mixed textures and nods to the 80s shapes.”
The Color Trends:
Blonde: Platinum blonde is out and warmer, neutral tones are in. If you’re blonde Bowman recommends shades of sable, vanilla or mink. However, if you’re not ready to let go of your platinum locks, soften the look by adding some golden highlights. (Note from Lydia, the platinum blonde: Even though it's fall, I have no intention of ditching my ultra-blonde...no matter what the trends dictate!)
Brunette: Reddish or bluish browns are out and warmer browns are in. Shades like deep chocolate and chestnut are going to be all-the-rage; it’s all about making your shade believable.
Redhead: Two words – true red. The key is to ask your stylist to stay away from blue and copper undertones, both of which reflect orange in the sunlight. One way to avoid orange is to add some highlights to cool down the shade.
Black: Stay away from blue undertones and go for ebony to keep the shade natural-looking.
Maintenance: Once you’ve achieved the shade you want, keeping your color looking fresh can be a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you have to spend a lot! Bowman recommends using a shampoo and conditioner system that is developed for color treated hair, such as the ones from Pantene.
“I love the Pantene Expressions collection because it keeps hair color looking fresh, and helps reveal the three facets of hair color: tone, depth and vibrancy,” explains Bowman.
The Pantene Expressions shampoos are formulated with a patented liquid crystal technology that helps repel water and condition hair to keep color radiant. The five collections are custom designed by shade – blonde, brunette, red, midnight and highlighting – to help color-treated hair maintain its vibrancy and multi-dimensional shine in between colorings.
The Pantene Expressions shampoos and conditioners retail for just $5.49 apiece at national food, drug and mass merchandisers, and online at drugstore.com.
Wow! I"m on GLAMOUR magazine's blog!!!!
lookey look! I am so excited!!!!!
I just found out (from Catherine...thank you!!!)) that I was on the GLAMOUR magazine blog today!!! And I'm the little "yellow-ish" image on the beauty button link!!!!
WOWIE!!
(I didn't even know....I'm glad they used the fun bubble picture, my photographer friend, Ian Ruhter(his profile pic on his blog..has him holding the very Hello Kitty bubble maker we used) took this! thanks ian! so much better than the yellowy one I took myself, below! ha ha ha)
check it out: (in a size you can actually read! ha ha ha)
http://www.glamour.com/beauty/blogs/girls-in-the-beauty-department/2009/09/want-to-look-like-a-celeb.html
CYNDI LAUPER!!! Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!!!!!
Cyndi Lauper : 80's rocker and icon!
songs that came out of her mouth:
"GIRLS just WANNA have FUN"
"TRUE COLORS" (aka the name of this wig)
Cyndi Lauper, was a like a more colorful version of Madonna - style wise...it was the 80's...everyone looked like Cyndi Lauper or Madonna! ha ha ha
me with classic Cyndi Lauper hair and make-up!
this AWESOME piece of wiggery can be bought here:
CYNDI LAUPER WIG
watch my video for the make-up, wig, and outfit breakdown....I needed way more necklaces! ha ha ha ha
Have a fun day, whether you a girl or boy! ha ha ha (ooooh boy george!!!!!) kisses and wigs....kandee
Anastasia Has Her Eye on You!
Brow guru, Anastasia, is now branching out! Along with Anastasia's high-quality line of brow care products, they're now offering both a mascara and an eye serum. Here are the details:
ANASTASIA LASH LIFTING MASCARA
Anastasia Lash Lifting Mascara thickens and curls lashes with one stroke! The formula contains hard waxes to build lashes and synthetic polymers to give them body and volume. The rich and creamy formula conditions lashes and an elastic veil helps mascara adhere to lashes without clumping. Available at Sephora for $22 a tube.
My take: I've tried a tube of this product and I liked it! It gave my lashes both a good amount of curl and a nice boost in thickness. If you're in the market for a pricey mascara, this one is worth checking out.
LINE ERASING SERUM
This lightweight serum contains a unique blend of natural hydrators, Instalift™ Goji, and an exclusive Balkan Botanical™ Infusion to improve the appearance of skin and help reduce signs of aging. Designed for all skin types, it soothes, softens, and hydrates—leaving skin brighter and smoother. Fine lines and wrinkles don't stand a chance!
- Instalift™ Goji (Tibetan Goji Berry): Gives the appearance of reduced fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
- Balkan Botanical™ Infusion: Helps soften, soothe, and hydrate skin.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Delivers ideal hydration to smooth and refresh the eye area.
- Chrysin and Hydroxysuccinimide: Masks the appearance of redness while leaving the skin looking brighter and lighter
My take: This is a spendy product, but it feels great. It goes on cool and leaves the skin around my eyes feeling good. A little goes a long way, so one bottle should last a while...thankfully!
In my experience, you really can't go wrong with Anastasia products. They're high quality and they really do deliver! Check 'em out.
where is my mind?
despite a sleep diet the equivalent....of sleep anorexia....I am surprised at my "somewhat" functional thought workings....
My mind and heart were both INSPIRED & IGNITED in the right direction....
"as a man thinks, so he is".... (think great & wonderful thoughts about yourself and your life)
"think upon things that are good and pure" (if you do you'll notice how you begin to feel better!)
"whether you think you CAN or you CAN'T...you're RIGHT!" (so decide that you CAN!!!!)
It will feel weird to change your "old" way of thinking...it will take continual "remindings"...to get your thoughts back on track...
just like the dialogue that goes on when you break up...you can either be:
"OMG! I will never find a guy/girl better than them!!! I will never be happy without them!!! They are the only one for me!!!!"
(insert crying...not wanting to get out of bed....no excitement for living......wanting to destroy whole pints of ice cream!)
OR saying: "There is a reason they are not in my life anymore! The more time I am away, I know I will feel stronger...And I will rejoice that I went through this time of "agony"....when I find the person that will never hurt me... or treat my heart they way I've been treated....I don't deserve that! I am strong....I was made wonderfully on my own...and I will rejoice in my freedom....and eat ice cream only if I really want to! ha ha ha ha
Your thoughts are like the seeds in your garden...whatever they are...they are going to grow into big plants...if you have seed-thoughts of negative, I'm never gonna make it, sarcasm....what kind of flowers are going to grow in the garden of your life, from those seeds?
Today..think about things that are good, positive, hopeful...and if it doesn't fit into those categories......give those thought an eviction notice..TO GET OUT!!!!!!!
You are too wonderful to think un-good thoughts!!!! You are one-of-kind-absolutely-fantastic! Let your thoughts agree with that too, okay?!?
You guys are awesome!!!! I love you to the moon and back...xoxo kandee
Jem - 80's rocker power!!!
real Jem!Kandee Jem!!
Somewhere right before or after GI Joe and He-Man...was the most awesome 80's cartoon, Jem and The Holograms! It was a Japanese animated cartoon, ran from the mid 1980's...and was rock-tastic!!! (talk about girl power...She-Ra....then Jem!...80's girl power!)
wining vote goes to......
GLAMOUR and GLITTER, FASHION & FAME!!!! JEM!!!!
(check back to see when it's uploaded!!!!)
have a glamtastic day til then!!!!
REMEMBER...it's more fun to be ridiculous than boring!!!
Your ANSR To Perfect Skin (Giveaway!)
As promised, I have another kick-ass giveaway for you all, this time from ANSR.
Never heard of ANSR? Well, they've developed a phototherapy treatment tool that can do wonders for your skin. I have never tried them out before, but I'd love to give the anti-aging kit a go. Their system sounds unique and interesting!
And they want to make sure that you have the best skin possible now that a new school year has started. Here's what they have to say about their product and skin care kits:
This school year, head back to the hallways with the best-looking skin in the building. Whether you’re a freshman in high school or a college professor, a law school student or a nursery school teacher, ANSR: has the solution with its two amazing skincare kits, which target the biggest skin woes, no matter what age.
ANSR:’s development team has harnessed the effectiveness of photo light therapy into the BEAM, a handheld, portable device that uses both red and blue photo light therapy to treat your skin – doing more than any other device out on the market and for a fraction of the cost of similar spa treatments. The blue light helps destroy impurities beneath the skin, and the red light penetrates deeply to rejuvenate the skin and stimulates collagen growth to improve skin tone and texture and reduce redness.
If you are troubled by acneic skin, your ANSR: is the Acne Care Kit. Along with the BEAM, the kit includes PREP, an exfoliating cleanser, DAY, a protective moisturizer that helps prevent blemish outbreaks, and NIGHT, a concentrated gel that treats blemishes overnight. Together, the BEAM and the topicals create an easy-to-follow skin regimen that will have your skin looking better in no time. $185
If you’re concerned about fighting the signs of aging, your ANSR: is the Skin Rejuvenation Kit. In addition to the BEAM, this kit includes SERUM, an advanced formula that combines powerful antioxidants, botanicals and vitamins to rejuvenate skin texture and tone. You’ll be mistaken for a student in less than a semester. $195
If you want to try out one of these kits for yourself, please leave a comment here on this post. Let me know which kit you're interested in and be sure I have a way to contact you. Sorry, this contest is limited to US residents, only. Get your comments in by noon (PST) on 10/9--I'll be drawing a winner at random. Good luck!
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Side Bun Hairstyle
Hollywood Celebrity posed with side bun hairstyle
Eva Longaria posed with Side Bun hairstyle
Neautiful Model posed with side bun hairstyle
Wedding Updo Idea: Taylor Swift's Sweet Curly Side-Bun
Which 80's rocker should win?!?
should it be 80's rocker Cyndi Lauper
OR
80's CARTOON rocker JEM?!?
tell me...and one of these 80's rockers will be rockin' the youtube GLAMEO!!! (aka my "cooler" sounding name for my videos! ha ha ha)
HAVE THE MOST AWESOME DAY!!! vote in the comments! xo kandee
A day in the life of Kandee...
my day went a little something like this...
6:15am - go to bed after editing all night long
7:00 am - Blaker wakes me up for the day
(yes that's 45 minutes of sleep guys!!!!...but don't worry...I got a full 9 hours of sleep last night....more than I've had all week! ha ha ha ha....
READ the REST at my other blog here (if you want: www.adventuresinkandeeland.blogspot.com
Amortentia
This is one of those looks that come out without prior planning. I had not thought up a con cept or theme, but just stood in front of the mirror with my palette and a few jars of eyeshadow I had at my parents' house, and this is the outcome! I am really fond of this look - I always have a weakness for looks that involve reddish or teal shades...
Product List
MAC Bare Canvas, Fyrinnae Love Potion, Zoeva 88 Mattes Palette, MAC Vanilla pigment, MAC Vanilla eyeshadow, MAC White pigment, Red Cherry #600, Maybelline Expression kohl in black, CG Lash Blast
POISON IVY Look & video...
this is my favorite look so far......!!!! ( love the the leaves on the face...the crazy wig that I made out of 2 wigs...
(yes that's the same wig from the Jessica Rabbit look ANNNNND the Queen of Hearts (Red Queen) looks I did! ha ha ha (such a deal 3 wigs in one!)
I loved it so much...I was trying to ichat (the application that lets you video-talk..and SEE the other person....i love it!)....with everyone to show them...my sister...said "WHOAAAAAAAA!"....as soon as she saw me!!! It was hilarious.....
the only time people see me like this (in non-video) is when I ichat! ha ha ha....
I had so much fun doing this look...I can just feel my artsy and creative side igniting with sparks!!! This feels more like art and painting and creating....my heart sings out...I love being this creative!!!!
ENJOY...and keep your requests rolling in....
huge love to you all!!!!!!!!!!......poison kandee....hee hee hee
holy hair batman!!!!!
video sneek peak for all you lovelies.......it'll be up on youtube a little later.....check back here for all the CLEOPATRA CONTEST RULES!!! yay!!!!
back the saddle....
hi my precious kandeeland family...just wanted to to tell you...I'm back writing my Adventures in Kandee Land bloggle....click here if you want to read "the reality show" of my life....ha ha ha ha
T3 Featherweight Winner!
Congrats to Briannon! You are my T3 Featherweight Hairdryer winner. Be on the lookout for an email from me soon.
And to those who did not win, fear not! Be sure to check my site on Monday for an awesome skin care giveaway
Glameo sneek peak!
ask and ye shall receive...
you say: Cleopatra!
I say: Comin' at ya!
love you all to the moon and back.....your words are like the best chocolatey cupcake to my heart...
check back...glameo will be up in a little...I gotta go sleep (4:17am...editing all night again! ha ha)
OH YEAH...and this video we're going to have a contest too....you get to win a gold head dress like mine...more details..next post!!!!!! (this is a fast contest...ends 10-10-09)
off to my jammies.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Barbie - not just plastic!
(this picture is hilarious!)
(like the barbie hand, hair brushing?!?)
(go go gadget-camera zoom)
Time: 3:54 am
Place: my little, round and black kitchen table....gold chair with black & white striped seat
Who: me...still wearing the 80's Jem (and the Holograms) make-up I put on for another costume "glameo".....
What: me tapping away at my keyboard...you think my laptop would've burst into flames by now...poor thing runs non-stop....I edit til 4am...back on this bad boy around 10:30am....and then I'll be exporting on it while I sleep.....
I wanted to tell you how just reading your comments encouraged me so much...that people actually want to hear the words that my heart wants to share....
And a special shout out to LIVELOVELAUGH.....your message brought tears to my eyes.....
and to TIAHNA....oh...same thing.....everyone's comments mean the world to me....!!!
The beauty doesn't lie in a perfect life.....the beauty lies in the places where holes of imperfection have been made....they are like little bowls to hold all the beauty and strength that you gain from all the hardships...
Happiness is quite contagious....let's spread some happiness to everyone....smile at your teacher, give your little ones some extra compliments and lovings....tell your boyfriend/girlfriend they are the best looking thing you've ever seen...when you wake up....hug all the people you love in your house...and if you are by yourself....tell yourself how wonderful I think you are....ha ha ha ha!!!
yes, Barbie was plastic...but she made little girls happy...sometimes the silliest things make up smile....so here's to old memories of barbie days...
have the most beautiful day......in your heart...!!!!
here's a little break from your day...with me and Barbie!
enjoy- I hope it puts a smile on your face...
Barbie Dream Girl & Your Dream Life
(yes!!! this is the next "glameo" (like a video but glamourous! ha ha ha)
Hi all you beautiful, precious people!!!
Barbie was just a plastic doll...but she had her "dream" everything...dream house, dream car....dream dreams...you get it!
I want to encourage each of you to listen to the dream inside you...
you are the only one in the whole world with the everything inside you to accomplish those dreams! Whenever you do something you enjoy and know you can be good at it...you're using your gifts! No one else hears the song that plays in your heart like you do...if you ask 2 people to paint the same sky, each one would be unique and different...just like the one-of-a-kind, voice that speaks inside of you....there will never be another you...you have something the world has never seen!
If you feel like you will never accomplish your dreams because:
you're too young or old
you don't have the training
no one else believes in you
you've never told anyone
you're a single mom
you have kids
not out-going enough (I used to be so shy in school!)
a girl or guy (and it's not an area they normally work in)
you don't live where you need to be
you need to make money
you're not seeing the results you want
maybe your heart is frustrated...and you feel like you might as well cry and mourn the death of your dream!
Well I want to tell you.... DARE TO DREAM BIG & BELIEVE...imagine yourself living that life of your dream...do the uncomfortable steps to get something worth every ounce of hard work you devote to it!
I've had sleepless nights because I was working so hard (gosh, I was up til 6 am editing my Queen of Hearts video...ha ha ha)...I didn't leave my house for days at a time due to working on my projects...didn't go hang out with friends...
I've made phone calls that made me so nervous
I've asked people questions (about helping me)...that took me so long to get the courage to ask....it always was worth it 10 times over!!!!
Here's a quick inspiration:
I have a friend who is a camera man (he is also very young-under 25) ...he called one of the biggest agents for everything in Hollywood (Oprah is with them if that tells you anything)...
he called them everyday...4 times a day, for like 2 months....until they finally sent him the script he wanted (to direct)...(this does not happen normally!)...he got the creators consent...and big name actors want to be in it....
He said..."What do I have to lose!?! All they could say is no.....".....BUT eventually they said yes!
If it feels impossible...know that God specializes in making the impossible...HAPPEN!!!
I am a perfect example...who would've thought a single mom with 3 kids...would be able to take care of her kids....and do what she loves...and become a precious part of people's lives...and encourage them from her little house!?!
I love you and all your precious dreams....so much...sometimes your comments put the biggest smile in my heart...and sometimes they touch me so much I leak all kinds of tears... thank you for sharing your love with me!!!
Now go out and DREAM BIGGER THAN you EVER HAVE.....decide that nothing is going to stop you....no circumstance.......God loves when you dream, because He put that dream inside you! And he has a track record of making things that looked impossible, become amazingly possible!
I love you dreamer!!! You are fabulous....wonderful...and full of talent waiting to be set free!
Beauty Product of the Week: Paint and Peel
What is it? Sula Cosmetic's Paint and Peel is a "collection of good-for-you (nail) hues is inspired by what’s happening on the street and the runway - colors that are hard to come by but not to remove! Touch ups are a snap with the fast drying formula. For extended wear, use water-based Permanent in clear or metallic. Apply 2 coats to clean naked nails. Touch up when required. Peel off when desired--no polish remover needed!" Hard to find--I found it at my local Ulta--for less than $10 a bottle (I think I paid $9).
What did you think? I like that this nail polish is free of the "big 3" nasty chemicals found in some nail products (Toluene, Formaldehyde and DPBs). I also like the idea of not needing to use a nail polish remover since it just seems like one extra step (and one step that also exposes me to more bad-for-me chemicals!).
When I bought this nail polish from Ulta, I didn't have very many shades to pick from. I settled on Moss, and funky green shade. The polish goes on easily--just like every other polish. The color is decent--perfect for Halloween! The green tint had quite a bit of gold and earthy tones to it, and it looked surprisingly pretty next to my very pale skin. I put on a clear top coat from OPI and went about my day.
I was tough on my nails when I was wearing this polish. I got a wild instinct to scrub my bathtub which did not help my manicure last a long time. I noticed that after a day of hard use, the tips of my nails did not have color on them. I also noticed a few "strings" of polish around the side of my nails that was easy to pull off, but a little gross.
After about a day, I wanted nothing more than to but the peel part of the polish to the test. So as my husband and I spent a quiet day playing board games, I peeled all the paint off my nails. It felt oddly satisfying to pick away at the paint and then pull big strips of it off my nails. I can only imagine how annoying I would have been when I was much younger and in school if I had this product. I could visualize myself sitting through a boring math class, picking and peeling my nail polish to my heart's content. Ick.
The polish did all peel off without the need for a nail polish remover...for the most part. There were a few spots that I couldn't get to peel off for the life of me. And the surface of my nails was a little rough and dry immediately after peeling off the paint, but their condition returned to normal after an hour or so.
The final verdict? Peeling off nail polish is both disgusting and satisfying at the same time. It's probably not very socially acceptable to be pulling off nail color in public, but as long as you keep your picking and peeling confined to the privacy of your home, you'll be fine. This product intrigued me and I am left with mixed feelings about it. I wish it was a little tougher and able to withstand my tub scrubbing, but it did what it said: it peeled off easily and my now naked nails are ready to be painted anew.
My one main concern is this: how healthy is this for my nails? Is there any risk of damaging my nails by peeling off the paint? I don't know the answer to this. Anyway, if you're a nail product junkie, you may want to give this a try...if you can find it!
