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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Now I Know I've Made It!!

This is proof that I have made it in the blogging world! YES!!!

Someone found my blog by searching..... "How to be a hottie".... How'd they know?! LOL!

What's even funnier is that the number one search term for my blog is "KY Intense," guess my review was pretty good. But the majority of those searches come from Colleges.....hmmmm. I got one today from the Hilton Hotel in Maryland and the Holiday Inn Express in Marina, Calif....bow chicka wow wow!

Well I sure hope my review *ahem* helped you. I love Statcounter....it cracks me up!

Andrea's Beau

Last month I told you about Andrea's Beau hair ornaments and they had so graciously offered any of my readers 20% off their purchases for the month of April. Well, I am pleased to say they have decided to EXTEND the discount for the entire month of May!! So if you missed out last month on this great opportunity you now have another month. All you need to do for your discount is put "Miss Blondie" as your promotional code in the comment section upon checkout. Don't worry if you don't see your discount when you're checking out....it will show up on your credit card statement.

Duri Cosmetics

I want to tell you all about a cosmetic collection I was recently introduced too. Duri Cosmetics. Duri has a full line of nail polish, nail treatments, and hair removal waxing line. Their new spring 2009 nail polish collection features a girlie array of pinkie peaches and pastels. And with names like Wedding Vows, Hawaiian Honeymoon, Happily Ever After, and Girl Power they are a perfect fit for a bride and her maids.

I received Duri Champagne Bubbles and Guest of Honor to try. Champagne Bubbles is a peach shimmer color and the Guest of Honor is a nice red. I decided to try them together as a not-so traditional french manicure and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. I also received a bottle of their Drop 'N Go instant drying nail enamel drops. Its not your usual brush on but instead it has a little dropper, kind of like a medicine dropper, and you just add a drop or two to your nails. It did dry my nails pretty quick and it also gives them a nice glossy shine too, so a top coat really isn't necessary.

If you are a cosmetic addict like me, then make sure you check out Duri Cosmetics. Especially their new Spring Collection.

Peaceful Slumber

I wanted to share with you all a picture of my son after I've picked him after work at 11:30pm. For whatever reason, all three nights I work, crawls into my bed fully clothed and sleeps. I usually check my email and stuff when I get home and head into bed about a half hour later. This is what I find:

Too cute, huh? At this point, I just strip off his clothes and let him sleep in his undies and carry him into his bed. So this is what my son looks like sleeping at this very moment.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The Best Flat Irons

Achieving quality hair at home has never been easier. You no longer need to dish out hundreds of dollars to go to the salon to have your hair look good for only a day or two. With a few simple purchases, and a little patience, you can have salon-worthy hair every day without leaving the house.

Whether your hair is naturally straight or curly, long or short, flat irons are the key to achieving sleek locks - it just takes a little time. Ceramic straighteners tend to yield the best results, but there are numerous options out there for any price range.

Using a flat iron

How to use a flat iron is such an easy process. Simply put, all you need to do is slide the heated plates from root to tip until hair is sleek and shiny. In more technological terms, what is really happening is that the heat is breaking down the hydrogen bonds in your hair, which cause curl. Once you get the hair wet again, they re-form. You can turn curly hair straight and make straight hair even straighter.

It is hard to make a distinct choice as to which is the best flat iron out there. Depending on hair type and length each person may decide on the one they like the most. There are however, a couple that we recommend for anyone out there:

Choosing the right flat iron

One of the most well known lines of hair appliances is the CHI brand. Purchasing a CHI iron or any of their other products is such a popular choice because of the technology that they use. The name evokes this as well ? Catonic Hydration Interlink. Their straighteners use Far Infra Red, which heats the hair from the inside out and penetrates deeper for better results. CHI has a wide variety of flat irons to choose from. They have ceramic irons to provide the most consistent heat, ionic irons to seal in moisture, and far infrared irons to reduce static and frizz. These are all offered in a variety of sizes as well.

Getting yourself a T3 flat iron is another direction you could go in. Their products are made with crushed tourmaline jewels and they pride themselves on using the most up to date technology available. Their Duality Tourmaline Irons are great for any type of hair, lock in moisture and add shine all while straightening. They also offer a line of Wet or Dry Tourmaline Irons, which allow you to dry and straighten all in one step. They have moisture evaporation vents that allow the water to evaporate while being simultaneously straightened. As an added bonus, their website offers styling tips on using their products.