Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Fashion is skin deep, Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing review.
I want to apologize for the lack of updates regarding the blog! There has been a month of debating on my part if I should move to the ever popular Tumblr for blog reading access, but I have decided to stay where I'm comfortable until (wishful thinking) I gain more exposure on the blog circuit.
For those of you following me on Twitter, you will notice that I have been tweeting fanatically about the Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing system. Truth be told, I have been wanting to buy this product for months. I first saw it while browsing Sephora, and immediately wanted it after several of the fantastic reviews on the product. My skin has been in a black hole for a few months now (I'm blaming it on stress and the like), so after several products and several reactions of frustrations afterward, this was my last resort. A week or so ago, I decided to splurge and grab myself the Classic system in pink to support Breast Cancer.
Excuse the quality of the pictures! I am using our Sony HiD Media recorder, and it's only 5.0 megapixels.
Everything that it comes with is shown here when you order it from the Clarisonic site.You will see that they are very giving when you first purchase your system and give you three travel sizes of their three cleansers. I'm not sure what the difference is between all three of them, but I decided to start off by using the white bottle which they also included in their largest size, along with an extra brush head and travel bag, for free. Did I mention that they also offer free personalization of it? I have never been happier to my name etched into anything before.
The one thing that I noticed in most of the reviews I have read is that they don't show or describe the consistency of the cleansers. For me, this is a big deal because I want to know that I am truly getting what I am paying for. As you can see, it's a thicker cleanser, almost a cream in consistency, and does not foam. It says to apply 'generously' so I thought that was my generous amount. I ended up applying another dollop worth to my face and neck. It does say that you don't have to use the Clarisonic cleansers with it and can use any non-abrasive cleaner with it. I suspect that the best results are used with the cleaners that are provided.
One of the features that I love about this system is that you can customize how long you want to clean your skin. The device is automatically programmed to one minute of cleansing and beeps in increments of 20-20-10-10 seconds for your forehead, nose+mouth+chin, and cheeks respectively. Another is that you can use this in the shower or tub! The handle is completely waterproof, however, the charging dock is not so don't even put it near water. I was so in awe of how it felt that I changed the setting to two minutes and continued to clean. I didn't notice any significant difference in my skin until I rinsed the rest of the residue off and began to dry my face. I noticed immediately after I was done that my pores looked smaller and that a lot of my problem areas on my cheeks looked as if they had thinned out. I should warn you that you WILL break out after the use of this product but do not let that discourage you! It's not any reaction to the deep cleaning other than all of the dirt that was in your pores coming to the surface to be cleaned. My face broke out seconds after I was done washing my face, but with regular use, I suspect that this will diminish into the smaller pores and clearer skin that the brand promotes.
Overall, I am impressed with my first use of it. For the price tag, I was expecting something amazing, and it delivered. I thought that it was generous of the site to offer free shipping and the free gift with your first purchase of their product. Now would be the time to buy one if any!
Overall: A-
For those of you following me on Twitter, you will notice that I have been tweeting fanatically about the Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing system. Truth be told, I have been wanting to buy this product for months. I first saw it while browsing Sephora, and immediately wanted it after several of the fantastic reviews on the product. My skin has been in a black hole for a few months now (I'm blaming it on stress and the like), so after several products and several reactions of frustrations afterward, this was my last resort. A week or so ago, I decided to splurge and grab myself the Classic system in pink to support Breast Cancer.
Excuse the quality of the pictures! I am using our Sony HiD Media recorder, and it's only 5.0 megapixels.
Everything that it comes with is shown here when you order it from the Clarisonic site.You will see that they are very giving when you first purchase your system and give you three travel sizes of their three cleansers. I'm not sure what the difference is between all three of them, but I decided to start off by using the white bottle which they also included in their largest size, along with an extra brush head and travel bag, for free. Did I mention that they also offer free personalization of it? I have never been happier to my name etched into anything before.
The one thing that I noticed in most of the reviews I have read is that they don't show or describe the consistency of the cleansers. For me, this is a big deal because I want to know that I am truly getting what I am paying for. As you can see, it's a thicker cleanser, almost a cream in consistency, and does not foam. It says to apply 'generously' so I thought that was my generous amount. I ended up applying another dollop worth to my face and neck. It does say that you don't have to use the Clarisonic cleansers with it and can use any non-abrasive cleaner with it. I suspect that the best results are used with the cleaners that are provided.
One of the features that I love about this system is that you can customize how long you want to clean your skin. The device is automatically programmed to one minute of cleansing and beeps in increments of 20-20-10-10 seconds for your forehead, nose+mouth+chin, and cheeks respectively. Another is that you can use this in the shower or tub! The handle is completely waterproof, however, the charging dock is not so don't even put it near water. I was so in awe of how it felt that I changed the setting to two minutes and continued to clean. I didn't notice any significant difference in my skin until I rinsed the rest of the residue off and began to dry my face. I noticed immediately after I was done that my pores looked smaller and that a lot of my problem areas on my cheeks looked as if they had thinned out. I should warn you that you WILL break out after the use of this product but do not let that discourage you! It's not any reaction to the deep cleaning other than all of the dirt that was in your pores coming to the surface to be cleaned. My face broke out seconds after I was done washing my face, but with regular use, I suspect that this will diminish into the smaller pores and clearer skin that the brand promotes.
Overall, I am impressed with my first use of it. For the price tag, I was expecting something amazing, and it delivered. I thought that it was generous of the site to offer free shipping and the free gift with your first purchase of their product. Now would be the time to buy one if any!
Overall: A-
Friday, February 12, 2010
Loss of a Visionary Leaves Day One of Fashion Week Bittersweet
Sorry for the lag in posting, getting into fashion school is more time consuming than one might think, but now that I have been 'officially' accepted, let the posts begin!
As most of you know, we lost a true visionary of the fashion world yesterday with Alexander McQueen's death. I find it in poor taste to do a tribute post to him but to not lend some mention to this man and his greatness is nearly equal. To say that I was emotionally devastated over his loss is an understatement. McQueen along with other designers, was one of the main reasons I decided to pursue my dreams of being in the fashion industry because he constantly strove to break the rules, creating his own for others to follow in his wake. He was one of the first designers that I looked at his runway productions (They transcend the title of runway 'show') and understood that fashion is a wondrous art form. He understood the head to toe to personality aesthetic of it all. He greatly influenced the direction of fashion,
His legacy will live on in the the vividly colorful and beautifully constructed pieces he left behind. He is gone but not forgotten. Let's strive to remember the incredible footprint he left on fashion and the world as the whole. My condolences go out to his family for losing a truly remarkable human being.
As most of you know, we lost a true visionary of the fashion world yesterday with Alexander McQueen's death. I find it in poor taste to do a tribute post to him but to not lend some mention to this man and his greatness is nearly equal. To say that I was emotionally devastated over his loss is an understatement. McQueen along with other designers, was one of the main reasons I decided to pursue my dreams of being in the fashion industry because he constantly strove to break the rules, creating his own for others to follow in his wake. He was one of the first designers that I looked at his runway productions (They transcend the title of runway 'show') and understood that fashion is a wondrous art form. He understood the head to toe to personality aesthetic of it all. He greatly influenced the direction of fashion,His legacy will live on in the the vividly colorful and beautifully constructed pieces he left behind. He is gone but not forgotten. Let's strive to remember the incredible footprint he left on fashion and the world as the whole. My condolences go out to his family for losing a truly remarkable human being.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Chanel Haute Couture 2010.. Pastries?
Of course has done it again! Karl Lagerfeld surprised me (and most people) by taking Chanel in a new direction with colors this year. Taking a drastic turn from his all black and white presentation of Haute Couture last year, his palette was based mainly with various shades of pastel pinks, blues, and yellows with a delicate touch. Every hue reminded me of pastries; cupcakes to be exact. That must be the fatty in me observing and speaking.
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His inspiration was said to be "neon-baroque" which I oddly see in the tailoring of the shorts on the tweed suit combo shown above. It reminds me of Henry the V honestly, and I'm not sure I like the shorts as much as I like his dresses. His mix of metallic silvers and colors brings a fun and flirty edge to the otherwise classic pieces. I am thrilled that Karl is mixing in colors this season! I love pastel colors in general, and there are enough pieces with pink that I will still stare longingly at websites wishing I could afford these masterpieces. Every single model had the same curved ankle boots paired with metallic finger gloves (obviously Karl's touch).
My favorite piece out of the entire collection is this:
It just looks like something that I would be satisfied with walking down the street wearing. The detailing on the dress is marvelous and not to mention I want those shoes. He can keep the gloves.
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First but not the last.
Hello, fashion hopefuls!
A new fashion blog pops up on the internet every other day (believe me, I went through many cool blog names that were taken and unfortunately abandoned), and this one is no different. I am a twenty-one year old girl that lives at the beach in Delaware, far from the fashion hubcaps of the world. But I do have a passion for fashion, and I know that people need a spin on fashion.
What better time to start blogging with Paris Haute Couture Week is upon us? Expect a post highlighting some of my favorite pieces tomorrow.
xx
A new fashion blog pops up on the internet every other day (believe me, I went through many cool blog names that were taken and unfortunately abandoned), and this one is no different. I am a twenty-one year old girl that lives at the beach in Delaware, far from the fashion hubcaps of the world. But I do have a passion for fashion, and I know that people need a spin on fashion.
What better time to start blogging with Paris Haute Couture Week is upon us? Expect a post highlighting some of my favorite pieces tomorrow.
xx
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