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Friday, 24 June 2011
On High Maintenance Women
Happy Friday,
It's been a while! I use this phrase more than I should, it's a guilty procrastinators way of subtly apologising for their incompetence. For those that care, I am back! With a video blog on high maintenance women.
The fact I filmed this vlog wearing a sequined gold jacket with Chanel earrings is an irony that does not fail to escape me. I do sincerely hope the visual contradiction does not detract from the spirit of the message.
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I get asked to do hair and beauty vlogs a lot, though I find it flattering that the state of my hair/makeup has finally progressed from the comical state it was permanently in through 1998 to circa 2006, I remain diffident about my abilities. I'll leave the beauty vlogging to those that do it well.
Sidebar: My go to beauty blogger of the moment is Shirley of Meek~n~Mild check her site/videos for hair and beauty tips! www.meek-n-mild.com Did I mention she writes on The Tip too? www.thetiponline.com
However since I get a lot of asks...
Face
In terms of what I used in that video/in general
Foundation: Bobby Brown, Oil Free Compact Golden 6. I've found Bobbi Brown to be the best foundation for my skin. Great match, not too heavy and the right amount of coverage. I don't use it often because I'm still not confident in terms of its application, plus I don't like foundation...but I'm gettig there.
Mascarra: Miss Sporty, Fabulous Lash. Cheap and cheerful. My bestie recommended it to me and it has changed my life. I will stage a protest if it is ever discotinued.
Eyeliner: Sleek, twist up pencil. Cheap and does the job (I'm sensing a trend).
Eyeliner 2 (used on lids) : Blue Heaven, Kajal. It's a product from India and is incredible. It's black as soot and soft. I'd like to shout out my eyebrowologist Mena for introducing me to India's best kept secret/
Blush: Nars, Exhibit A (if blushes could be books in the bible, pretty sure this would be in the pentateuch, it's THAT crucial) and Sleek, Flamingo.
Lips: Can't be bothered to dig through my bag. But I'm pretty sure the gloss is a clear one by Bourjois and the lipstick is a hot pink by Rimmel (maybe?)
Hair
Colour: I don't know my hairdresser Amanda bleached it for me. I simply obediently sat in the chair. It's technically a honey blonde.
Products: Kera Care Silken Seal (great for gloss and finish) and L'Oreal Elnett supreme hold because it's a hairspray that can hold through anything...if you get my drift *cough* Daily I use Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer.
In the video I'm wearing 3 tracks for a bit of lenghth and bounce, the hair brand I'm currently using is Milky Way, it's colour 4/30. The hair type is yaki because the texture's rough enough to blend with my natural hair.
In terms of shampoo and conditioner, I switch between Kera Care and Motions. Currently I'm loving Kera Care's conditioner, it's superb.
Erm, that's it in terms of makeup/hair stuff. I was asked to give a hair/beauty tip and all I have at the moment is drink lots of water and always believe in your sexy. Hope that was useful!
Thanks for reading,
Christiana xxx
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Nice video, I like your bling jacket :) something all women need to be aware of in regards to their standards is their own ability to bring the necessary goods to the table! I never understood this high maintenance thing, I only know about decent women who expect good things in return, and lazy women who expect good things for nothing. X
ReplyDeleteHigh five!!! You hit the nail on the head. Nothing wrong with being high maintenance as long as you can afford it. It becomes a problem for me when you expect guys to fund it. Not cool in my book. You are making the rest of us females look bad.
ReplyDeleteI love this vlog so much! Your so fight, I couldn't agree more. Love Sia x
ReplyDelete100% agree with you. I've never understood girls who expect guys to give them a certain type of lifestyle. It's quite sad really, because I know, personally I would get a greater sense of satisfaction knowing I can maintain myself with or without a man.
ReplyDeleteFirst things first I love that jacket! I think you make a valid point why not be high maintentance and expect the finer things in life if you are yourself a high achiever. I think that's the point a lot of women overlook and misunderstand what it means to 'deserve the best'
ReplyDelete-yes, if you're making it for yourself! And if you are you'll naturally attract that type of man anyway. It's far more attractive to be independent & know that you don't need to rely on a man for the finer things in life.
Btw you are so much more eloquent in the video than in the blog but that's to your credit. Good video :)
Nice video, incredible jacket, You are so beautiful, :)
ReplyDeleteAside from the excellent commentary in the video, your jacket is so sick.
ReplyDeleteplease come back from wherever you went. wanna read the next 1. i enjoy ur blog.
ReplyDeletegreat info and video! :)
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Well. " There's nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so". I see nothing wrong with women and men who like things... And for those (because there are also men who use women as well) who thrive off of others, bravo, you know what you like and how to get it! To those that get used in the process wake up suckers. To the man (and others similar to him) who's comments inspired this vlog I say listen to TLC, they wrote a song just for you: "Waterfalls". Well the chorus anyway, listen to it, read the lyrics, whatever...
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I think this vlog is awesome, great discussion and inspiring too!
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