So the other day I was skimming beauty blogs and I saw a huge legal disclaimer where the owner of the blog stated that they are confiscated for products and that their opinions can be paid.
Seriously?
I started this blog a yearish ago because I was so enthralled with the beauty world, thinking I wasn't alone when it came to the love of makeup and girly things. I never thought such a place existed. But since I lack the ability to record YouTube videos, I figured a blog full of photos could work.
And to this day, I am excited that people actually read this, comment and are just awesome.
But lately, I just haven't felt that beauty community love.
The Beauty Community (which now on will be called BC) has become a joke. Very few people are honest. No longer are girls gushing about some of their favorite things they just picked up and letting us know great deals. But now, everyone is endorsing something.
If I wanted to watch an infomercial I'd watch a cable channel at 4 AM. No longer is the BC a community its a filthy, greedy place.
Of course, there are exceptions but there are also some major people who are, well, consumer whores who overshadow the good of some people. And there are still TONS AND TONS of amazing people out there!
Now these consumer whores are making six figures from selling themselves out. What kind of role model is that?!
It is DESPICABLE to see these girls make hundreds of thousands while most of America is making less from doing LEGIT work.
How is it that these fake girls are whoring out tongue scrapers on the internet and making major money while the rest of the work is working real jobs, with real hard labor but not making more?
Its just bothered me lately and why I haven't been blogging much.
But I want you to know right now, a promise I have for you.
I will tell you the truth and nothing but the truth. I will not deceive you. I'm an actual normal girl who is working her ass off to support not only a love of makeup, but an education (which comes first). I think its shameless and disgusting what some "gurus" do.
And yes I do feel the need that I have to share this before I start getting back into actual beauty blogging. Because I feel too many people are hiding behind smokescreens and being dishonest. And I want you to know, that any opinions I share are mine.
I would never pull such bullshit. I don't want anyone who is following me to have to scroll through my post first to see if I have a disclaimer and some BS about how I am honest but compensated.
That's just wrong.
I love that so many people are reading my blog and I want to return the favor by telling you know that I am not gonna sell myself out. Well, unless Tampax is willing to pay for my educational expenses until I graduate with a doctorate...then I'd probably have to say BEST FUCKING TAMPONS EVAAAAAAAAAH!!! And get some kind of tattoo honoring them but thats just freaking weird.
But all joking aside, please know you can trust me! I mean come on, this is LEGALLY Strawberry Blonde!!
And now I feel like I can start beauty bloggin again! Phew!
Still most of the BC are honest, awesome girls (and some guys!) but its just the major ones who ruin the name of all things beauty blogging!
xx Chelsea ♥
Monday, July 19, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Oh, Crap Not Again
Guess whose computer is once again in the hands of Geek Squad? And double guess whose computer is no longer under any warranty meaning repairs will cost hundreds of dollars?
Yup, me. My POS HP's screen broke yet again. And this time, its all out of warranty and coverage and is gonna stab my wallet in the heart (its a very cute wallet too). So I decided that since having a working laptop is essential to my academic life (well those are the words that I used to my parents) and I cannot afford going 6-7 weeks without one during the academic year, I decided that if the repairs are above $250ish, that I'll just replace the POS. Because seriously its been serviced multiple times for the same problem.
So that'll mean that not only do I have to spend hundreds on textbooks but now (probably) a new computer too. And I need to get a few things before the school year starts. Fab.
And for some reason, many people at my job are getting a major cut in hours. I went from 30 hours down to 15. I worked 7 hours just yesterday...which is half the hours I'll work all next week.
But at least before I got hit by this financial storm, I did score a cute new tote bag for school from Juicy and stocked up on some China Glazes.
Nonetheless, being a grown up sucks.
Oh cute, Max (my 6 year old golden retriever) just opened the door to my room to lay down by me. Which reminds me, why am I up so early on a day off?!
And seriously, what was the point of this blog post?! I do have plans for some more posts soon!
♥ Chelsea
Yup, me. My POS HP's screen broke yet again. And this time, its all out of warranty and coverage and is gonna stab my wallet in the heart (its a very cute wallet too). So I decided that since having a working laptop is essential to my academic life (well those are the words that I used to my parents) and I cannot afford going 6-7 weeks without one during the academic year, I decided that if the repairs are above $250ish, that I'll just replace the POS. Because seriously its been serviced multiple times for the same problem.
So that'll mean that not only do I have to spend hundreds on textbooks but now (probably) a new computer too. And I need to get a few things before the school year starts. Fab.
And for some reason, many people at my job are getting a major cut in hours. I went from 30 hours down to 15. I worked 7 hours just yesterday...which is half the hours I'll work all next week.
But at least before I got hit by this financial storm, I did score a cute new tote bag for school from Juicy and stocked up on some China Glazes.
Nonetheless, being a grown up sucks.
Oh cute, Max (my 6 year old golden retriever) just opened the door to my room to lay down by me. Which reminds me, why am I up so early on a day off?!
And seriously, what was the point of this blog post?! I do have plans for some more posts soon!
♥ Chelsea
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Summaaaah TV
So I was thinking about what to blog about. And thinking. And thinking. So I thought I'd do something completely random: MUST WATCH SUMMER TV.
Because when you're on your feet all day working, nothing feels as good as your back unwinding into the couch and a good show on!
And luckily I have a DVR so I'm always up on the know on my favorite Summer Shows!
Psych: Starts tonight! FAVORITE show, its hilarious and I quote it all the time. Its like the Mentalist except it came first and the Mentalist is a cheap Chinatown knockoff that somehow gets more credit but believe me ITS SO MUCH BETTER. Its just an amazing show!
Real Housewives of New Jersey: The only "Housewives" installment I watch because well, I know the area and 80% of my family lives in Jersey so it makes it even better. AND OMG IS DANIELLE NOT A PSYCHO PROSTITUTION WHORE?! Seriously, I just can't imagine what is going on in her mind! Guilty pleasure and seriously addicting. Team Manzo + Teressa!
Pretty Little Liars: Ok, this show is just horribly awesome and addicting. Its like if the Gossip Girls killed someone and are trying to hide it and someone knows about it and they don't know who that someone is! And if one of them was sleeping with her teacher, another with her sister's ex-fiance and another who is sexually confused and another who is trying to be pure for her BF. Oh yeah, did I mention, THEY KILLED A GIRL?! Addicting.
Secret Life of The American Teenager: Adrian is a slutty slutty slut slut. There is just too much drama. Sisters sleeping with their sister's baby daddies, sluts sleeping with geeks as revenge then getting sperminated, just too much! Horrible acting but again addicting. Damn you ABC Family!
Honorable Mentions: Royal Pains, Law & Order: SVU (ok just repeats during the summer but I'm loving their marathons).
Whats your must-watch TV for the Summer?!
♥ Chelsea
Because when you're on your feet all day working, nothing feels as good as your back unwinding into the couch and a good show on!
And luckily I have a DVR so I'm always up on the know on my favorite Summer Shows!
Psych: Starts tonight! FAVORITE show, its hilarious and I quote it all the time. Its like the Mentalist except it came first and the Mentalist is a cheap Chinatown knockoff that somehow gets more credit but believe me ITS SO MUCH BETTER. Its just an amazing show!
Real Housewives of New Jersey: The only "Housewives" installment I watch because well, I know the area and 80% of my family lives in Jersey so it makes it even better. AND OMG IS DANIELLE NOT A PSYCHO PROSTITUTION WHORE?! Seriously, I just can't imagine what is going on in her mind! Guilty pleasure and seriously addicting. Team Manzo + Teressa!
Pretty Little Liars: Ok, this show is just horribly awesome and addicting. Its like if the Gossip Girls killed someone and are trying to hide it and someone knows about it and they don't know who that someone is! And if one of them was sleeping with her teacher, another with her sister's ex-fiance and another who is sexually confused and another who is trying to be pure for her BF. Oh yeah, did I mention, THEY KILLED A GIRL?! Addicting.
Secret Life of The American Teenager: Adrian is a slutty slutty slut slut. There is just too much drama. Sisters sleeping with their sister's baby daddies, sluts sleeping with geeks as revenge then getting sperminated, just too much! Horrible acting but again addicting. Damn you ABC Family!
Honorable Mentions: Royal Pains, Law & Order: SVU (ok just repeats during the summer but I'm loving their marathons).
Whats your must-watch TV for the Summer?!
♥ Chelsea
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
June Favorites!
June Favorites time! Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! And I thought for kicks I'd throw in a small Juicy Couture haul.
Favorites Time!!!
Neutragena's Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer: Has SPF 30 and leaves my skin with a healthy dewy glow.
NARS' Orgasm Blush: I took the plunge, and this stuff is amazing. The perfect flush. To a great glow I wear it above the aforementioned Neutragena! So nice, fresh, flushy, healthy looking for Summer!
MAC' Penultimate Liner: I know, I know, I'm a black track junkie but this thing is amazing. So much faster and a bit easier and stays put all day. Looooooveeee.
MAC' Lipglasses in "Pink Lemonade", "Nymphette", "Easy Lounger" and "Hush, Hush Rose": "Pink Lemonade" is such a pretty corally-pink color; "Nymphette" is a gorgeous medium pink laced with gold; "Easy Lounger" is your classic barely there pink gloss with sparkle and "Hush, Hush Rose is a great almost magentay pink with a bit of gold (this color is LE, came out with Spring Color Forecast but my MAC still has them!)
MAC' Listpicks in "Politely Pink", "Creme de la Femme" and "Viva Glam V": "Politely Pink" is just one of those simple, almost nothing pinks for when you are going for a super natural pink lip with a tint of frost to it; "Creme de la Femme" is just plain gorgeous, medium pink with gold undertones and "Viva Glam V" is a pretty neutral bronze color!
(L-R: Orgasm, Penultimate, Pink Lemonade, Hush Hush Rose, Easy Lounger, Nymphette, Politely Pink, Creme de la Femme and Viva Glam V)
iPod Touch and iHome! Best money spent. Love the iPod Touch, its amazing and I love the iHome I got it. Its gonna be perfect for the dorm. It changes colors and has great sound and an awesome app which is amazing. Its cute and little and fun!
Juicy Couture Haul!
Now, before anyone gets all up in my grill, I've been working my ass off. So there. I've been wanting these earrings for a while, and don't own a pair of earrings so I splurged. They're adorable. The studs I believe are the Princess CZ and the X O ones are just called that, but they're LE!
Studs are a little bit on the bigger side but it doesn't matter! Cute and simple!
And then I had to get a new little ID holder which I use all the time for work and school so I got this one from Juicy to match my wallet/black purse and its perfect. Holds the basics: lipgloss and a Swiss Army Knife and a little flash light! And the clutch version was also on sale so I figured why not? There are times I don't want to bring my purse with me!
Got all of the Juicy stuff from Zappos because they are amazing and have the best customer service and I'm a VIP and get free overnight shipping! Woot! :)
Any June favs?! Do share!!
♥ Chelsea
Favorites Time!!!
Neutragena's Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer: Has SPF 30 and leaves my skin with a healthy dewy glow.
NARS' Orgasm Blush: I took the plunge, and this stuff is amazing. The perfect flush. To a great glow I wear it above the aforementioned Neutragena! So nice, fresh, flushy, healthy looking for Summer!
MAC' Penultimate Liner: I know, I know, I'm a black track junkie but this thing is amazing. So much faster and a bit easier and stays put all day. Looooooveeee.
MAC' Lipglasses in "Pink Lemonade", "Nymphette", "Easy Lounger" and "Hush, Hush Rose": "Pink Lemonade" is such a pretty corally-pink color; "Nymphette" is a gorgeous medium pink laced with gold; "Easy Lounger" is your classic barely there pink gloss with sparkle and "Hush, Hush Rose is a great almost magentay pink with a bit of gold (this color is LE, came out with Spring Color Forecast but my MAC still has them!)
MAC' Listpicks in "Politely Pink", "Creme de la Femme" and "Viva Glam V": "Politely Pink" is just one of those simple, almost nothing pinks for when you are going for a super natural pink lip with a tint of frost to it; "Creme de la Femme" is just plain gorgeous, medium pink with gold undertones and "Viva Glam V" is a pretty neutral bronze color!
(L-R: Orgasm, Penultimate, Pink Lemonade, Hush Hush Rose, Easy Lounger, Nymphette, Politely Pink, Creme de la Femme and Viva Glam V)
iPod Touch and iHome! Best money spent. Love the iPod Touch, its amazing and I love the iHome I got it. Its gonna be perfect for the dorm. It changes colors and has great sound and an awesome app which is amazing. Its cute and little and fun!
Juicy Couture Haul!
Now, before anyone gets all up in my grill, I've been working my ass off. So there. I've been wanting these earrings for a while, and don't own a pair of earrings so I splurged. They're adorable. The studs I believe are the Princess CZ and the X O ones are just called that, but they're LE!
Studs are a little bit on the bigger side but it doesn't matter! Cute and simple!
And then I had to get a new little ID holder which I use all the time for work and school so I got this one from Juicy to match my wallet/black purse and its perfect. Holds the basics: lipgloss and a Swiss Army Knife and a little flash light! And the clutch version was also on sale so I figured why not? There are times I don't want to bring my purse with me!
Got all of the Juicy stuff from Zappos because they are amazing and have the best customer service and I'm a VIP and get free overnight shipping! Woot! :)
Any June favs?! Do share!!
♥ Chelsea
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Hello Lovelies!
I feel like every blogger is obligated to write a post like this. A "oh em gee, I'm sorry I've been gone!" post.
Well, my turn!
So where the frig have I been?! Working. Work, work, work, work. I've gone a WEEK without a day off and won't get a day off until Saturday. That and having horrible sleeping habits and waking up throughout the night has had me exhausted. When I get home the first thing I do is change outta my uniform and my feet up!
As far as makeup, I haven't been on a big buying spree. Money either goes to school or now a Best Buy bill since I got a new iPod and an AC (have one paid off) so haven't been buying much.
I do check my blog everyday and I'm twitter ALL THE TIME (@LegallyChelsea) so you can find me there!
I'm hoping to get in the swing of things soon, because I miss blogging!!
So look out Blogspot, I'm coming back!
And for you lovelies, I leave with a piece of advice from work: 12 or Less MEANS 12 OR LESS.
♥ Chelsea
I'm serious about the twitter thing, on there all the time!!
I feel like every blogger is obligated to write a post like this. A "oh em gee, I'm sorry I've been gone!" post.
Well, my turn!
So where the frig have I been?! Working. Work, work, work, work. I've gone a WEEK without a day off and won't get a day off until Saturday. That and having horrible sleeping habits and waking up throughout the night has had me exhausted. When I get home the first thing I do is change outta my uniform and my feet up!
As far as makeup, I haven't been on a big buying spree. Money either goes to school or now a Best Buy bill since I got a new iPod and an AC (have one paid off) so haven't been buying much.
I do check my blog everyday and I'm twitter ALL THE TIME (@LegallyChelsea) so you can find me there!
I'm hoping to get in the swing of things soon, because I miss blogging!!
So look out Blogspot, I'm coming back!
And for you lovelies, I leave with a piece of advice from work: 12 or Less MEANS 12 OR LESS.
♥ Chelsea
I'm serious about the twitter thing, on there all the time!!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Can ii get mah hairz cutz?!
Hello Lovelies!
Work, work, work seems to be my life this summer! But school is expensive and its nice having some money so I can't complain!
But I had to blog about quite possibly, my worst hair cut EVER!
Luckily no irreversible damage has been done.
So I went in yesterday for a minor trim, thinning and bangs! I have had bangs for years, well side bangs and since I wear my hair up at work I thought it'd be nice and I'd look a bit more put together.
First, the hairdressed cut my bangs so the side started in the center. UHM SIDE?! Not center!
AND SHE BROKE A CURLY HAIR RULE. She took a massive paddle brush and ran it through my dry curly hair. OW. I honestly wanted to be like "SERIOUSLY, DO YOU KNOW THERE IS A HEAD ATTACHED TO THAT HAIR". So that was painful enough to make my freaking scalp tender haha and give me a headache.
Then she decided to only thin out the back of my head. UHM, NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL! She refused to thin the rest of my hair! So that was stupid!
In short, I'm soooo going back to my old hairdresser next week! Since I need my hair actually done!
So ever have a bad hair cut experience?!
♥ Chelsea
Work, work, work seems to be my life this summer! But school is expensive and its nice having some money so I can't complain!
But I had to blog about quite possibly, my worst hair cut EVER!
Luckily no irreversible damage has been done.
So I went in yesterday for a minor trim, thinning and bangs! I have had bangs for years, well side bangs and since I wear my hair up at work I thought it'd be nice and I'd look a bit more put together.
First, the hairdressed cut my bangs so the side started in the center. UHM SIDE?! Not center!
AND SHE BROKE A CURLY HAIR RULE. She took a massive paddle brush and ran it through my dry curly hair. OW. I honestly wanted to be like "SERIOUSLY, DO YOU KNOW THERE IS A HEAD ATTACHED TO THAT HAIR". So that was painful enough to make my freaking scalp tender haha and give me a headache.
Then she decided to only thin out the back of my head. UHM, NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL! She refused to thin the rest of my hair! So that was stupid!
In short, I'm soooo going back to my old hairdresser next week! Since I need my hair actually done!
So ever have a bad hair cut experience?!
♥ Chelsea
Saturday, June 12, 2010
MAC Wipes are All I Ever Waaaaanteeeed
I've been obsessed with Kelly Clarkson's "All I Ever Wanted" lately. Like its been constant repeat and thus the title!
Completely dumbfounded of what to blog about I decided I'd do a little rave review of a product I've been loving for months now.
MAC's Makeup Removing Wipes.
Last year when I first heard of the whole makeup scene I thought "OHEMGEE! WHO NEEDS DESIGNER MAKEUP WIPES?!" and thought they were a rip-off. $26 for makeup remover?!
I've always been faithful to the Neutragena makeup removing wipes or the Garnier ones but they only come 25 in a pack. And when you're in college and broke, well you always seem to run out when you're out of money.
So I did the math. My Neutragena wipes were $7 for 25 and MAC is $26 for 100. I did the math and fell in love.
I've gone through 2 packs, got my mom hooked and she finished another 100 and now we are sharing them. And my mom doesn't care for splurging. But she tried mine while I was home for Christmas break and also got addicted.
So why do I love them?
Anyone else love 'em? Also any ideas for a blogpost?! Tell me! I'm thinking overview of lip products? Pictures and swatches galore? Like I did a couple posts ago for eyeshadows!
♥ Chelsea
Completely dumbfounded of what to blog about I decided I'd do a little rave review of a product I've been loving for months now.
MAC's Makeup Removing Wipes.
Last year when I first heard of the whole makeup scene I thought "OHEMGEE! WHO NEEDS DESIGNER MAKEUP WIPES?!" and thought they were a rip-off. $26 for makeup remover?!
I've always been faithful to the Neutragena makeup removing wipes or the Garnier ones but they only come 25 in a pack. And when you're in college and broke, well you always seem to run out when you're out of money.
So I did the math. My Neutragena wipes were $7 for 25 and MAC is $26 for 100. I did the math and fell in love.
I've gone through 2 packs, got my mom hooked and she finished another 100 and now we are sharing them. And my mom doesn't care for splurging. But she tried mine while I was home for Christmas break and also got addicted.
So why do I love them?
- Removes ALL my makeup. Black liner, waterproof anything. No residue.
- Feel ridiculously clean after wiping my face with them.
- Smell amazing.
- A little rougher than normal wipes but that just means be gentle on the eye area but is great for removing face makeup.
- Even removes lip product! My MA says its almost like a scrub with the rough texture and has some sugar ingredients and my lips do feel good!
- The packaging is genius if you've ever traveled with other wipes or have had your's dry.
Anyone else love 'em? Also any ideas for a blogpost?! Tell me! I'm thinking overview of lip products? Pictures and swatches galore? Like I did a couple posts ago for eyeshadows!
♥ Chelsea
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