tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49349593058861903802023-11-16T12:31:45.860-05:00♥ Shahana Style ♥A Mama Gyaru BlogShahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-85683555528107302902012-06-23T20:21:00.001-04:002012-06-23T20:21:52.813-04:00Sewing is Fun<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSx9sDnmPTEsqKbMzDRLGrsdk1C5T-24IG_HJxpoSFM1WHO0JCHnqVjNrNlQ-NQ56phrvfgmGXBbvL9c0gCcUPIPDvwnay5kbrHz85NkgD_NYoFSgZPfxj9mcgcyMq8ywZtLsjLD2sFvB//' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSx9sDnmPTEsqKbMzDRLGrsdk1C5T-24IG_HJxpoSFM1WHO0JCHnqVjNrNlQ-NQ56phrvfgmGXBbvL9c0gCcUPIPDvwnay5kbrHz85NkgD_NYoFSgZPfxj9mcgcyMq8ywZtLsjLD2sFvB/s288/1340497306094.jpeg' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 163px;'/></a> I have been sewing a bit more recently. My projects have come from tutorials, books, and my logic-aided imagination. My favorite projects are purses, wallets, and 3"-elastic-waisted skirts. I'm wearing one now! This one didn't work out well, so its an at home skirt only. I was going for an easy a-line type dealie in a tea-length. This fabric looks too granny in it's long form. <br/>
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I think I'll hem it into a mini. I don't know what the hell I was thinking in the first place. <br/>
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In the meantime, I have this awesome sheer black fabric with tiny white polka dots. I think ill use it for a high-low overlay (over a black mini). That's a project for Wednesday maybe.</div>Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-26424180961025319502012-06-20T19:04:00.001-04:002012-06-21T08:10:15.895-04:00Michael Fassbender<div><div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsnJOAixRpXARSXVHzlm8FI_kUlVU8HKKfVzxlcvpIu4y0SSJq6s_Qu9TDbFdmSKRBpN-WMHpYhiMBDo9DiKGOTgvWYQfxDQ_Xx0Y6ox3YZNebuliIg1N9Ar-ZNf1oevYHa2on8bzW_gb//' onblur='try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}'><img border='0' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsnJOAixRpXARSXVHzlm8FI_kUlVU8HKKfVzxlcvpIu4y0SSJq6s_Qu9TDbFdmSKRBpN-WMHpYhiMBDo9DiKGOTgvWYQfxDQ_Xx0Y6ox3YZNebuliIg1N9Ar-ZNf1oevYHa2on8bzW_gb/s288/1340233447503.jpeg' style='display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 288px;'/></a> My latest crush. Oh dear God. I can't even describe why I like him really. He's just him. And he's not even my type really.</div></div>Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-39952013754113099332012-06-20T16:57:00.001-04:002012-06-20T17:04:18.165-04:00Too Hot for Make-up!<div><p>When It's this hot out, I just spot check with BB cream and concealer. Then I do my eyes and lipstick or gloss.  I don't do the whole sweaty-foundation-face thing. </p>
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My new shoes came but I forgot to make a post about them. Oops. Well here they are. From Torrid's website. I don't have time for a super post but I had to squee to the world. I love wedges. These are comfy as hell, too. Thanks for carrying 12W, Torrid. <br />
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I've decided to buy myself one or two things per pay period. I'm happy to have those shoes. Now, to order something else...Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-8398379206636728392012-03-05T08:37:00.001-05:002012-03-05T09:30:58.094-05:00New Gel Nail Action<br />
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So I did my nails at like midnight last night. Thank goddess for gel polish. I can't believe I ever did stonework with regular polish. For the record, all polish is Gelish save for the black stripes and polka dots, and the silver sparkle stripes. <br />
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I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I just stuck to common color. I like the way the Index fingers have the half circle of clear at the bottom. I think if I could do them over, I would switch my ring and middle finger designs, then replace those stripes with dots matching the other nails. <br />
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So each coat was done at 2min cure, but the topcoat was done at a 5min cure to be safe. I'm really happy with how secure the stones feel. As always, I love the shiiiiine.Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-68846781152364381292012-03-03T10:00:00.000-05:002012-03-03T10:00:02.462-05:00Nail Inspiration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Howdy. I absolutely <b>love</b> this page of Nail Venus. These are the colours I wear most often. I typically give myslf gel manicures and the top 3 colours I use are:<br />
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All but the last are made by Hand & Nail Harmony for their <a href="http://www.nailharmony.com/products/gelish-gel-polish/gelish-gel-polish.html" target="_blank">Gelish </a>line. I prefer Gelish over Shellac. I think there's more in the bottle and a little goes a long way (with both brands). They also have more colour options. The next shades I want are Reserve, Glamour Queen, Sweet Chocolate, and Twinkle. I have some similar colours in standard polish (from China Glaze and OPI), so I'm not in a huge rush. So long as I do a gel base and top coat, I'm okay. I just prefer a 100% gel basic mani because it's faster. Of course nail art elements like dotting and pinstriping can be done in standard polish. I do that whenever I can't sleep lol. <br />
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So anyway, I think I'll be replicating the stripey red/pink/black/silver set (row 2, set 3) this weekend. If you don't see a blog post, that means I farted it up!Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-50073774003838035362012-02-29T11:39:00.000-05:002012-02-29T11:39:02.910-05:00Push-up Power<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Guys and gals, it's time to do your push-ups. It's one thing to be healthy, but one must also be fit. My problem is that I'm healthy and fat. I want to turn my fathleticism into just straight up athleticism. The easiest methods are walking/jogging and push-ups. They're awesome.<br />
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I'm glad you asked!<i> </i>Well first off, they're great for your boobs! Okay, so that's not the first reason. Obviously they're awesome because they work you triceps and biceps. They also work your shoulders (teres major + minor AND deltoids), scapular + rotator-cuff muscles (supports shoulder muscles)... and your boob muscles (a.k.a. pectoralis major). To a certain extent, push-ups are even good for your abdominal muscles. They're not going to give you a flat tummy, but the boost in metabolism will burn more fat in general.<br />
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I like push-ups because they're perfect for combinations. Sometimes I do 10 push-ups, then stay in the up position so I can do those thingies where you bring your knee to your chest, then extend your leg back so that it's straight. I'll do that exercise 10 times on each leg, <b>then</b> rest for 60 seconds and repeat the whole sequence. Sometimes I alternate the leg extension kick back thingy with fire hydrants. I'm kinda obsessed with getting a bubble butt. It's never gonna happen, but I'm like The Little Engine That Could.<br />
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So all you fashionistas need to make push-ups part of your daily life. Even if you can only do the modified on-your-knees version, or even standing and pressing against a wall, get them done. If you're skinny fat and can only do 5, try to do six. Practice makes perfect. It's not just about going sleeveless in summer. Strength is something everyone should have. Everyone should at minimum - be able to push/pull their own body weight with little effort. It could even be a matter of life or death. So do your push-ups!Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-82971418474016402092012-02-24T12:09:00.000-05:002012-02-24T12:09:57.458-05:00Smile for StickiesWhenever I feel a little down in the dumps, I try to see how retail therapy can work. I used to work out of 3 offices for one company. I had my own office at one location, a shared office at another, and a cubicle at the administrative building. Well now I'm down to just the cubicle. I'm not sad about this. It's <b>much</b> closer to home (20min) and in a better neighborhood convenience-wise. It works out much better.<br />
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Unfortunately, now I can't shut my door because I don't have one. This means I hear about things like <i>Survivor</i>, <i>American Idol</i>, and <i>Mob Wives</i>. I care not for these things. Also, there are some people around here who will use your supplies and walk off with them. This is why I lock my drawers.Do you know how pissed I'd be if my cute supplies -- all bought with my own cash-- were to disappear? So yeah. I lock it up; and this latest beauty will never be left on my desk without me being present. <br />
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I got these awesomely cute tokidoki sticky notes from Amazon for like $8 (free shipping with Prime). I'm a total stationery slut. I love office supplies in general. These are cute, but they suck at being sticky. Anyway, looky looky:<br />
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<br />Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-6803402601339151772012-02-10T09:26:00.000-05:002012-02-10T09:38:10.055-05:00I have the flu. This is some BS to put it simply. I'm not okay with it. Shivering, sweating, nose ouches and dry, tight throats are all a way of life for me. Oh and the headaches. Whoa doggy. So between the doses of different cold medicines (which never <i>really </i>work when you have the flu), these are the things that help me deal with the fact that I can't eat, sleep, or sometimes breathe.<br />
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1. Ugly Betty on <a href="http://movies.netflix.com/WiMovie/Ugly_Betty/70157131?trkid=4785815" target="_blank">Netflix</a><br />
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2. Working on my family tree via <a href="http://ancestry.com/" target="_blank">Ancestry.com</a><br />
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3. World of Warcraft (don't judge me!)<br />
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4. Hot, hot, hot showers.<br />
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5. Be inspired by J-mag scans<br />
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6. Practice new languages for free with <a href="http://byki.com/" target="_blank">BYKI </a><br />
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7. Watch at least one old (or really old) movie you've never seen. I chose "<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120576/" target="_blank">Dance With Me</a>."<br />
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8. For the love of maki, read something!<br />
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9. Text your friends and family so they'll know you're alive.<br />
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10. Wash your nasty, germ-covered laundry (especially bedding) in HOT water, with a teaspoon of bleach. Having the flu sucks, so why get it again if you can help it.Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-80360613201791194912012-01-31T12:00:00.000-05:002012-02-07T11:32:28.727-05:00Fashion Photography is LoveI had a photo shoot on Saturday. It's a subject I've been dying to do, but never got around to before: Decora-kei. Luckily, my little sister introduced me to a girl she met named Dolly. We because Facebook friends and eventually I just asked her. She's not a model, just a college girl into Asian fashion & sub-cultures.<br />
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If you're interested in seeing other photos, AvyTech Photography is on <a href="http://facebook.com/avytechphotography" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://modelmayhem.com/747437" target="_blank">Model Mayhem</a>, and other random notches of teh interwebs. I even have <a href="http://avytechphotography.com/" target="_blank">a real web site</a> (which I neglect).Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-58647565365428329702012-01-30T10:51:00.001-05:002012-01-30T11:32:00.047-05:00Long OerdueHey Guys and Gals,<br />
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It's been a very, very long time since I've posted. Why? Because life has been super busy. Between work, home, dancing, and photography, I've managed to also squeeze in sewing, writing, and pen-pal action. All that leads to less likeliness of me posting quality posts. That's a bit of a problem because I still love this blog.<br />
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The solution?<br />
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Cram it in anyway!<br />
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So I will be posting weekly. I have already started a string of posts for the next few weeks. This way, I'll still be ahead of the game if I have an extra busy week. In the past, I've wanted the thoughts to be as fresh in the blog as possible. That's not really necessary. That's just me being a weirdo. <br />
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<br />Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-22916737437784757902011-10-28T13:10:00.000-04:002011-10-28T13:10:17.110-04:00So NOT Gyaru<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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But I don't care. I LOVE <a href="http://www.amazon.com/International-Urban-Oxide-Gramercy-Black/dp/B0019NC52S/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317746194&sr=8-2-fkmr1">this bag</a>. It was a birthday gift from my mother-in-law. I loved hers instantly so she was super awesome and got me one. My birthday was 3rd October, by the way. Not that it's a huge deal to the world. It just serves as a reference point. I started this post about two days afterward and got too busy to finish. </div>
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Anyway, now I want the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/International-Urban-Oxide-Coast-Wallet/dp/B004U7X2I6/ref=pd_sbs_a12">matching wallet</a>. It's pretty awesome. Like the purse, it's made of recycled tires. Hooray for eco-chic goodness!Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-89521722078361335862011-09-25T17:40:00.000-04:002011-09-25T17:40:04.870-04:00Vlog: Eyelash Extensions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-16146124478520406912011-09-16T11:43:00.000-04:002011-09-16T11:59:34.058-04:00Review: Darkness Lash Strips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Remember how I said I was going to get lash exte? Well I am terrified of people with sharp pointy things in front of my eyeballs. Sooo I'm gonna go ahead and stick with strips.<br />
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Unfortunately, I bought these Darkness #4 lash strips. They suck. Is that overly blunt? Ah well. Let's try again.<br />
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<b><u>Pros</u></b><br />
Light-weight<br />
Long enough for my big eyes<br />
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<b><u>Cons</u></b><br />
Sharp and pokey at the ends<br />
"Stiff as hell" is an understatement<br />
Curling is next to impossible<br />
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I did a video review, but it wasn't so awesome. Nope. My whole video was dark. Next time, I'm not using my webcam. But I digress.<br />
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I tried rolling the lashes around my pinky ti give them some curve. IT helped, but not much. When applied, the ends were poking my eyes. That was an itchy nightmare of doom. Aside from that, they were also a real hassle to curl. I only got one bend out of them before calling it quits. That's ridiculous.<br />
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At first glance, these are pretty falsies. Yay doll eyes, right? <b>Wrong!</b> Don't be fooled.<br />
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<br />Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-21764023150624268422011-09-08T08:04:00.000-04:002011-09-08T08:04:00.263-04:00Life After MAC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm bitter about my job moving me from the King of Prussia area to the airport area of the city. Why? Many reasons, but one major gripe is that I can no longer go to a MAC store on my lunch break. I feel silly ordering online when there are like 4 stores in a 20mi radius. I just never have time. I work an hour from home and rush hour traffic means I'd never get there before closing. That leaves my over-booked weekends. Blah. I'm in desperate need of more Viva Glam VI lipstick. I also want to try out another lipstick -- Viva Glam III. I think it could work. My other reason to go would be that I'll need another Studio Fix Foundation (powder) compact. It's the one foundation I've found that perfectly matched my skin tone in pressed powder form. There are close alternatives, but none in pressed powder. T_T<br />
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Anyway, Maybelline has a nudes collection in drugstores. I found two that look good on me. Rum Riche is a little too coral, or maybe just a little too bright. The other color is probably the most nude nude I've ever tried. It's called Bean There and the brown is a pretty good match for my skin tone. I was amazed. I've never experienced that before. I typically use mauvey colours because pinky brown looks good on my. Now, I have more options. Yay. I'd given up on drugstore brands before, but lately I've been more flexible. Things have improved!<br />
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<br />Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-16441337934792217652011-09-05T09:58:00.000-04:002011-09-05T09:58:00.157-04:00Healthier Relaxed Hair is Possible<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hello world!</span></b><br />
I've mentioned my shampoo & conditioner switch before, but now I'm raving again. I've been using the John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo and Conditioners for the past couple/few months now. I must say my hair is happier for it. I had my hair relaxed when I the bangs were cut, and I was really worried about my hair's health. I'm pleased to say this stuff has helped. My hair is still dry, but nowhere near as dry as it used to be. I have much less breakage, but still a little. I'm sure that sounds lackluster, but I can't stress enough that these products have helped a lot. It's amazing. My hair is soft, shiny, and full of body.<br />
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Here's a fine example of just how shiny (not greasy) my hair is now. <br />
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That crappy photo doesn't do it justice, but at least it was taken with a real camera. My hair was just washed, dried, and curled (by flat iron). Aside from the years when I avoided relaxers and colorants, this is the healthiest it's been in a long time. It's definitely the healthiest it's <b>ever </b>been while relaxed. Yay.<br />
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For reference: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo and Conditioners are available for about $8 each at drugstores, as well as online via Amazon, etc.<br />
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As always, no one paid me a single cent for this post, but it'd be nice if they would!<br />
<br />Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-48735054846149719062011-09-04T16:28:00.002-04:002011-09-04T17:08:01.644-04:00Gyaru Goals<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">Howdy! I've been feeling like I should re-evaluate my life in all aspects. I've decided to post about my gyaru-relevant aspirations instead of boring you with my work, school, and familial pursuits.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><u>My Top 10 Gyaru Goals:</u></span></span></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">1. Stop cutting my hair every time I get bored with it.</span></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">2. Lose more and more weight until I feel like Xena, and fit into Japanese sizes.</span> </blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">3. Improve my highlighting and contouring.</span></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">4. Be more adventurous by wearing <b>MORE COLOURS</b>.</span></blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">5. Show off my awesome legs by amassing a stunning collection of stockings, tights, and thigh highs.</span> </blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">6. Get lash extensions and keep getting them.</span> </blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">7. Learn to do more 3-D nail art.</span> </blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">8. Be gyaru and stick with it. Consistency is key to development.</span> </blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">9. Find a pair of comfortable color contact lenses, but <b>never</b> the enlarged kind.</span> </blockquote>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">10. <b>STICK TO MY BUDGET!!!</b> Irresponsibility is <u style="font-weight: bold;">not</u> sexy. </span></blockquote>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">One bonus goal is to be a little more social with the gyaru community. I'd love to check out others' goals. The other is to successfully complete the <a href="http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml">Couch to 5k</a> workout plan. I've never been into running for no reason. Running had to be a part of something else: freeze tag, kickball, playing ninja, escaping zombies. You get it. C25k will help me shed pounds, increase stamina/endurance, and build better bone health. The only downside is that I'm clumsy as hell and will probably trip over my feet a million times in the beginning. Ah well. It is what it is. I will start on the treadmill since I have a gym membership. Once I'm more comfortable running while chunky (with onlookers), I'll take to the streets of suburbia. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">So share your goals. Stick to them. Let's motivate ourselves and each other!</span></span><br />
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<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: url(http://assets.tumblr.com/images/input_bg.gif); background-origin: initial; background-position: 50% 0%; background-repeat: repeat no-repeat; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 12px; margin-right: 12px; margin-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: black;">I've been working out more than this, but don't log it all. Maybe I should. I read in a few reports that just exercising once per day isn't good enough if you work a desk job. So I take a couple of 15 minute breaks per day to practice belly dancing transitions and yoga. Hopefully this helps. </div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black;">I actually enjoy working out. I just don't like to do it alone. I need to be out and about. That's actually funny to me and my offline friends because I hate sweating and REALLY hate for others to see me sweat. If at home, I need to be in my dance space for exercise. It's all comfy there. This is helpful since my goal is to workout just about every day. I take Sundays off whenever possible, but last Sunday we went to the zoo and walked for 2+ hours. Yesterday was dance class and we ran overtime, which ended up as 1.5hrs of intense belly dancing. The balls of my feet are still sore!</div><div style="color: black;"><br />
</div>So all this working out better pay off. I don't just wanna <i style="color: black;">feel </i> the difference. I wanna <b style="color: black;">see</b> it. I would like to see that angle in my jawline and be pointier like I used to be. I just don't want to have a bony face. Luckily I don't think that will happen. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75;">Sidenote: I love <i>Flight of the Conchords</i>.</span> Anyway, I'm glad I have more exercise buddies. It helps. Yay motivation. I'll be ordering from YesStyle and AsiaJam in no time!</div>Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-744788733673434152011-08-28T16:58:00.000-04:002011-08-28T16:58:55.139-04:00L'oreal Telescopic Explosion Mascara, Carbon Black<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmhlbvZoZMU40GzyqYTrGSiWGFQsWTHmYYTXpSQa7QyknG7Oytghc7g9LTdotEb9Zk1FEERkxb-LJZuyXfXvRpsxhlq0Wethj7IWVEP1eVyJGUE3fZvl_2bB_Y_IKwDqcivqDTK4LgPtK/s1600/mascara3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmhlbvZoZMU40GzyqYTrGSiWGFQsWTHmYYTXpSQa7QyknG7Oytghc7g9LTdotEb9Zk1FEERkxb-LJZuyXfXvRpsxhlq0Wethj7IWVEP1eVyJGUE3fZvl_2bB_Y_IKwDqcivqDTK4LgPtK/s320/mascara3.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Woo Hoo. I'm a big fan of this stuff. It doesn't make my lashes look like falsies (as you can see), but it <i>feels</i> good. I don't get flakes in my eyeballs at the end of the night. It doesn't come off easily, but it isn't a beast to take off. L'Oreal did something right with their formula. And the little spiky ball applicator is nice. Not awesome, but nice. My main rave about Telescopic Explosion is the formula. I rub my eyes a lot, but there are no flakes or smudges. Also, my lashes feel soft. They're not stiff and gross. I've had other mascaras that were great (especially by Clinique and Maybelline), but this is a nice addition to the arsenal. This is my new favorite for when my eyes are being super sensative and I can't wear much eye make-up.<br />
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Here's a peek at what it did for my medium-long, but sparse lashes:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One coat.</td></tr>
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Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-67967540408378088742011-08-15T12:46:00.002-04:002011-08-15T12:46:00.321-04:00My NEW Straight Hair Routine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXbmA12IeIWmA7KF6DHqUneTIzy5fyO_8ixEBecEvrufz_A_GEqNfC_yWcjrMhd5xiBplWUx36QvDFBUeu69ojys2vvtxcDcTFhHXyjDPhWfaqDCAvYBWy55jWYd_WLPi5uHT-EPRgN0f/s1600/STRAIGHTEN.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXbmA12IeIWmA7KF6DHqUneTIzy5fyO_8ixEBecEvrufz_A_GEqNfC_yWcjrMhd5xiBplWUx36QvDFBUeu69ojys2vvtxcDcTFhHXyjDPhWfaqDCAvYBWy55jWYd_WLPi5uHT-EPRgN0f/s320/STRAIGHTEN.jpg" width="243" /></a></div>This post is long overdue. I upgraded my styling tools from Farouk's Biosilk line to the BabylissPro brand. I'm not sure what other people's qualifications for the term "upgrade" are, but it used to take me 2+ hours to get my hair straight. Now it takes 30 minutes to blow dry and style.<br />
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Here's what I typically use to get my hair straight.<br />
- BabylissPro Nano Titanium <i>Profino </i>Hair Dryer<br />
- BabylissPro Diamond Titanium Flat Iron (not pictured)<br />
-Conair Brush (nothing fancy about it)<br />
- John Frieda <i>Root Awakening</i> Strength Restoring Smoothing Lotion<br />
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Now truth be told, I use other products as well. But the reason is more about scent than anything else. I love to make sure my hair smells great, but I need the smell of my hair to complement my body's scent as well.<br />
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Back to straightening. It takes me 6-8 minutes to dry my hair. Need I repeat that? It's a glorious thing. When drying is done, my hair is soft and shiny, with tremendous body. The only reason I use the flat iron is to super smooth my ends. The plus to using the iron is that my hair gets even softer and shinier. I used to dread washing my hair. It meant I might not feel like straightening it. That meant not doing my "gal curls" Now I'm on a regular straightening routine again. The beauty of it is that there is no increased damage from the heat. I expected there would be, but there isn't.<i> <b>Yay!</b></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh yeah, I have bangs again.</td></tr>
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</b></i>Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-35870336174253746632011-08-14T23:47:00.000-04:002011-08-14T23:47:18.500-04:00Quick Step to Mamaland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMlmhCR51v7-8TP0jK9w6OFVppE-EyQ98PeM5qVby27RzVup7-a4h1G9KitfIPTm9QItnyaRMus0InRjrg2gAiyY_XKNvmgpSfVKDQwhyphenhyphenbeKq5M0gv-3_6kSKxyPxwWxT6a2z-7hlB4VD/s1600/aiKawaii.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMlmhCR51v7-8TP0jK9w6OFVppE-EyQ98PeM5qVby27RzVup7-a4h1G9KitfIPTm9QItnyaRMus0InRjrg2gAiyY_XKNvmgpSfVKDQwhyphenhyphenbeKq5M0gv-3_6kSKxyPxwWxT6a2z-7hlB4VD/s1600/aiKawaii.jpg" /></a></div>While my husband was off being Mr. Music Man, my son and I had an awesome time playing with puzzles, singing songs about dinosaurs, and being generally nifty. I call this photo <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #333333; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span class="">愛</span><span class="">かわいい (</span></span><i>Ai Kawaii)</i> because, well... duh. My baby bear is super nifty. I think as much as I miss having extra cash to buy random big ticket items, I don't mind spending it on him. He gets on my effin nerves sometimes. Seriously. He can act like a little arse when he doesn't want to do something. But I love him. I just have to train him to not be that way. I have to get my "mom voice" and scare him into behaving. Luckily he's usually a very good boy. He's smart, charming, and playful. And he make my shitty days 10x10 times better.Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-83834329235686372142011-08-13T10:32:00.000-04:002011-08-13T10:32:23.186-04:00Vlog Action<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-22558344519480548182011-07-25T18:02:00.002-04:002011-07-26T20:51:54.159-04:00Gyaru Coloring Game Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDTXyKM5PGxXwwhiuvL8q5mD5kjMP3cKwC2zEd3bnvxwrsKg82_sjX2cs0RzTfBa_00QNV7OX40XpYivz_ySFl6O7kVzzLLfnNEohDmfsGs3FCrwdsOdrs9JrXxwQVQDWPUOKUufSYmlH/s1600/avy-gyarucolour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDTXyKM5PGxXwwhiuvL8q5mD5kjMP3cKwC2zEd3bnvxwrsKg82_sjX2cs0RzTfBa_00QNV7OX40XpYivz_ySFl6O7kVzzLLfnNEohDmfsGs3FCrwdsOdrs9JrXxwQVQDWPUOKUufSYmlH/s200/avy-gyarucolour.jpg" width="198" /></a></div> I like to colour. I'm kinda dorky like that. Having a child helps me do this without looking too childish. What else helps? Online colouring games! I found this one from Kawaii Games. I like it for its simplicity. There is just one major negative point: <b>the music</b>. Seriously. I had to mute my laptop. There's only so much pseudo-Nintendo music I can take. Sure you can mute it, but why not just put something pleasant on instead? This song... It's horrid. Luckily the colouring is not.<br />
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Find the game here:<br />
<a href="http://www.kawaiigames.net/jogar.asp?id=104">http://www.kawaiigames.net/jogar.asp?id=104</a>Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4934959305886190380.post-36391179540958918292011-07-16T12:03:00.002-04:002011-07-24T08:52:28.250-04:00The Case of the $5 Primer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMRqlPy6qmvlx12niGG1lX5ciHMzlt0nZj1Fo3onTK3QG5qPOcCl5_GNpTkTsSGJVgX5ZbMasBMsoVqjyOLnVrB3LRY57Yn-T0TecSCKiCjXxCb1LoC0FFhlVRVKgA-HP6tKMZj51ZLAH/s1600/EOB-primer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMRqlPy6qmvlx12niGG1lX5ciHMzlt0nZj1Fo3onTK3QG5qPOcCl5_GNpTkTsSGJVgX5ZbMasBMsoVqjyOLnVrB3LRY57Yn-T0TecSCKiCjXxCb1LoC0FFhlVRVKgA-HP6tKMZj51ZLAH/s320/EOB-primer.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>So I've been sick for what feels like ages. Last Monday, I finally went to the doctor because I got conjunctivitis from my sinus infection spreading to my eye. After spending another $60 on prescriptions and nose tissue, I stopped by the make-up aisle. There I came across a display or the Essence of Beauty "Portables" line. I believe EOB is CVS's house brand of make-up and beauty supplies. Anyway, I needed a new face primer so I bought this for $5. It's actually pretty good. It went on like liquid silk. The finish was smooth. When I put on my foundation (MAC StudioFix powder compact) I was thrilled. I used a brush to apply as usual and the coverage was better than I expected. I also ended up using less. So yeah. I'm pleased with this product. Also, the Essence of Beauty line has never let me down.Shahana Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15009395920763423378noreply@blogger.com0