I used to have this amazing friend. He was my shoulder to lean on, the net to catch me when I fall, the rock that made my life easier, but that all changed. He is never there for me anymore, when I see him, he acts as though I am a total stranger.
Our Friendship before:
We would make jokes, see how we were everyday, and made sure no one jar,Ed one another. Lets just say, we tried to be each other's bubble. He dated girls that were kind and sweet to me and eventually became my friends. We can have intimate and meaningful conversations with each other without a problem. Inside jokes were our thing, and we were not afraid to make fun of each other since we were not afraid to hurt each other. I was very close to him, like a brother.
Our Friendship going Downhill:
He started to hang out with people in a million years he would not, and changed himself in order to fit in. Eventually, we started growing apart, and my friend is no longer recognizable. He is just a different person in the same body. I denied that we were growing apart, but after a while I knew it ended.
Lesson Learned:
Not everything stays the same forever.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Things that I will Never Do
I know what I want. I know what I want to do. No one can stop me. Only I can. I know what is right for me and what is wrong. I know all of those things, and I should not have to prove it to anyone. We do not have to prove anything to anyone else other than ourselves. If we do, our lives will not be about taking it day by day, but the other route that I dread. Planning is not in my blood. I write my story in ink, not pencil, because I know my mistakes. I felt as though I needed something to prove myself with because I think I have been too relaxed, too comfortable with life, so I decided to make a list of actions that I will never perform. Again, this is not to insult anyone.
1. I will never marry a man similiar to my father. If you know anything about my father, he was the one who took away my happiness and gave it to my stepsister. I can only pretend to stay happy so long. Also, in every relationship he had, he ended. He went through 3 wives and probably ended because he is a control freak. He traps me. Sorry, I am not Rapunzel. I will not wait.
2. I will never raise a child that is similiar to my stepsister. As harsh it may sound, lets just say my younger stepsister was not raised in a way I believed that I would raise her. She is eight, yet she acts or believes as so she is 3. Kids understand, by age 6 that life is not perfect and not everything goes their way. However, she did not learn that yet, and my father denies that life is imperfect. I would never do that. My grandmother told me that life will end one day for me when I was 3.
3. I will never wear my heart on my sleeve again. My emotions get the best of me, and the worst events that ever happen, happen. I will never show emotions bluntly to anyone because I always get hurt. I always get taken advantage of, and I do not want that to happen ever again. Some people, it works on them, but it does not work on me.
4. I will never divorce. Marriage is something that I hold very dear to my heart. I believe that marriage should last, and people just get married just to get married. I want thought in my relationship. I do not want to marry and then divorce. That ruins the whole point of marriage.
5. I will never let people control my opinions. As we can tell, I am very opinionated. If someone tries to control or change my opinion, they are gone from my life. The only things that are part of my identity are my opinions and my morals. That is all I have because I look my sister since we are twins and people have the same name as me.
6. I will never say "I do not sin". If someone tells me that they do not sin, they just did. Everyone sins no matter what. That is just saying that we are perfect. Sorry, have you seen us? We are humans and imperfect. We sin. It is hypocritcal and dumb to say that.
7. I will never cut my hair into a bob. Short hair does not go well with my facial structure since it is so harsh. I do not want to emphasize the harshness of my facial structure.
8. I will never be friends with people I do not like. This statement does not exactly mean that I will be unfriendly. It just means that between the people I do not like and I, we are neutral. That is all.
9. I will never lie to someone in order to satisfy them. I do lie and only tell part of the truth. We do that, but I would not say something of my opinion that is faulty. It is dishonest and kind of rude to the other person because we are just saying that we will let them go out looking like a fool.
10. I will never drink an elxir of life. If some genius creates an elxir of life, I would not drink it because I do not want to live forever? What am I going to do when I already did everything I want? Don't I want to rest for the rest of eternity?
11. I will never harm someone emotionally in a relationship purposely. This includes friendships, boyfriend/girlfriend type deals, and sisterly relationship. I would never try to do something to my friend or sister in order to hurt their mind. It is unfair. They do that to me, but everyone deserves to live life freely.
12. I will never wash darks with lights in clothing. A no brainer, common sense.
13. I will never be my old self again. My old self, as in what I was in the 6th grade, is nothing like me now and would probably dislike me for what I have become. Even though my old self hates me, I do not hate me. I am fine with myself. I cannot be my old self again because of experience and growing. It would not be possible.
14. I will never force my future children to be something they are not. This does not include behavior wise. What I mean is by dressing and talking and their nature. Every person is born an original, do not be a copy. There is a reason why you are that way.
15. I will never eat after midnight. I do not do anyways, and it is unhealthy, so I do not do it. It makes me uncomfortable too.
16. I will never date a stuck-up kid or a controlling person. I have a list of turn-offs and none of them include anything physical. It is mostly about character. If there is something I do not like about someone's character, I would not date them. That is just the way I am.
All right, here is a list of things I will never do because I wanted to prove to myself and commit myself to this list. I am exhausted. Love you all. I think you know what is process for the "insults, offenses, etc."
What will be things you will never do? Why? Do you believe back in the past you would have done them?
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
1. I will never marry a man similiar to my father. If you know anything about my father, he was the one who took away my happiness and gave it to my stepsister. I can only pretend to stay happy so long. Also, in every relationship he had, he ended. He went through 3 wives and probably ended because he is a control freak. He traps me. Sorry, I am not Rapunzel. I will not wait.
2. I will never raise a child that is similiar to my stepsister. As harsh it may sound, lets just say my younger stepsister was not raised in a way I believed that I would raise her. She is eight, yet she acts or believes as so she is 3. Kids understand, by age 6 that life is not perfect and not everything goes their way. However, she did not learn that yet, and my father denies that life is imperfect. I would never do that. My grandmother told me that life will end one day for me when I was 3.
3. I will never wear my heart on my sleeve again. My emotions get the best of me, and the worst events that ever happen, happen. I will never show emotions bluntly to anyone because I always get hurt. I always get taken advantage of, and I do not want that to happen ever again. Some people, it works on them, but it does not work on me.
4. I will never divorce. Marriage is something that I hold very dear to my heart. I believe that marriage should last, and people just get married just to get married. I want thought in my relationship. I do not want to marry and then divorce. That ruins the whole point of marriage.
5. I will never let people control my opinions. As we can tell, I am very opinionated. If someone tries to control or change my opinion, they are gone from my life. The only things that are part of my identity are my opinions and my morals. That is all I have because I look my sister since we are twins and people have the same name as me.
6. I will never say "I do not sin". If someone tells me that they do not sin, they just did. Everyone sins no matter what. That is just saying that we are perfect. Sorry, have you seen us? We are humans and imperfect. We sin. It is hypocritcal and dumb to say that.
7. I will never cut my hair into a bob. Short hair does not go well with my facial structure since it is so harsh. I do not want to emphasize the harshness of my facial structure.
8. I will never be friends with people I do not like. This statement does not exactly mean that I will be unfriendly. It just means that between the people I do not like and I, we are neutral. That is all.
9. I will never lie to someone in order to satisfy them. I do lie and only tell part of the truth. We do that, but I would not say something of my opinion that is faulty. It is dishonest and kind of rude to the other person because we are just saying that we will let them go out looking like a fool.
10. I will never drink an elxir of life. If some genius creates an elxir of life, I would not drink it because I do not want to live forever? What am I going to do when I already did everything I want? Don't I want to rest for the rest of eternity?
11. I will never harm someone emotionally in a relationship purposely. This includes friendships, boyfriend/girlfriend type deals, and sisterly relationship. I would never try to do something to my friend or sister in order to hurt their mind. It is unfair. They do that to me, but everyone deserves to live life freely.
12. I will never wash darks with lights in clothing. A no brainer, common sense.
13. I will never be my old self again. My old self, as in what I was in the 6th grade, is nothing like me now and would probably dislike me for what I have become. Even though my old self hates me, I do not hate me. I am fine with myself. I cannot be my old self again because of experience and growing. It would not be possible.
14. I will never force my future children to be something they are not. This does not include behavior wise. What I mean is by dressing and talking and their nature. Every person is born an original, do not be a copy. There is a reason why you are that way.
15. I will never eat after midnight. I do not do anyways, and it is unhealthy, so I do not do it. It makes me uncomfortable too.
16. I will never date a stuck-up kid or a controlling person. I have a list of turn-offs and none of them include anything physical. It is mostly about character. If there is something I do not like about someone's character, I would not date them. That is just the way I am.
All right, here is a list of things I will never do because I wanted to prove to myself and commit myself to this list. I am exhausted. Love you all. I think you know what is process for the "insults, offenses, etc."
What will be things you will never do? Why? Do you believe back in the past you would have done them?
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
Friday, January 11, 2013
List of Possible Senseless Thoughts
I have been very relaxed over the past couple days when I went back to school, and I feel as though I am not overwhelmed by the boatloads of homework. Just taking it one day at a time which really helps. Right now, my blogging has been inconsistent because my life is inconsistent. I do not what will happen next, but that is just the beauty. By the way, I broke my retainer. Yeah, it snapped somehow, don't ask because the story is bizarre. Anyway, these are some of my thoughts that I running through my mind right now.
1. I have been losing my appetite. That is not good. I am meant to eat like a trucker like I always do, but with class. Yeah, I do not feel well, so forgive me if I sound boring during this post.
2. I noticed that I do not or have not had a crush on anyone this year. No one caught my eye. Usually, I have one for a point in time, but I do not. It is not that the boys at my school are ugly, I just think that I know them too well.
3. I have been very relaxed. Life is not busy, and I am happy. Thank goodness. Ranting has been put to a minimum which is fanastic. Not so angry anymore.
4. My sister does not want to be a Catholic anymore.
5. I am not a big fan of chick flicks because they make everyone think what a relationship should turn out to be. Every relationship has its own pace, its own road, its own path. We cannot make a prototype for it. Also, I feel bad for males since every single women expect them to act like a chick flick guy (even me sometimes).
6. Do not. Whatever anyone does to me. Do not take my happiness in order to make someone else happy. It is wrong. Also, no one should deserve this.
7. As much as I do not like people, I hate it when people get hurt. It is not right. It is worse when they cry.
8. Sunflowers and Lily of the Valley are my favorite flowers. Sunflowers are beautiful and bright and happy to me. Lily of the Valley is great to since it looks old-fashion and peaceful. Bright and peaceful are my favorite adjectives.
9. Falling in love. Yikes, a very difficult subject. Should not be treated lightly.
10. Have you ever put vanilla bean creamer inside hot chocolate? It tastes amazing. So creamy and rich.
11. I prefer horror movies because I like to be scared. That rush feels amazing, but the nightmares after are terrible. Yes, but I do not like disgusting "horror" films. They are not entertaining to me.
12. I hate it when people are overly religious. Express your faith, but do not get mad if I do not agree with society's beliefs.
13. Society cannot tell what is right and wrong for every person. Again, this goes back to the flower, how every flower blooms the same.
14. "You Only Live Once"- This expression should not be used to do something stupid. It should be used only when it is a big life decision or daring action, not to do something dumb.
15. Do not get mad at me when I do not know American football or YOLO because I do not watch American football nor have I ever heard YOLO.
16. I am all for true love, but do not flirt with other people's boyfriend and girlfriend. If they really do love you, they will go for you. But if they are in a relationship, do not bother them because they are happy. Only time will tell.
17. I wish my classmates stopped giving anxiety. Sorry, but I do not stress about every assignment because I do not like doing that to my body. It is not fair that my classmates are giving me anxiety. This is why I prefer to be friends with people outside of class.
18. Family and work do not go together.
19. Do not complain about how I do not plan everything out. Go with the flow. No matter what, we will reach hardships.
20. I do not like most people at my school. We have a hallway issue, someone of you know what I mean. We also have a dress code issue. In the summer in Texas, it is too hot to not wear shorts. We also have people who just get on my nerves in my classroom. Some of them are plain annoying. I do not speak at all in school, but some just think they are better than me. In the end, we will buried in the ground. We are equal.
I apologize if I insult you in any way. If I do (I did), send your reason and I will send you an apology. Insults on my behalf are unintended. If you have any thoughts or ideas or comments, comment below.
Sorry that this ended in a sour note, but I cannot go through life without having an outlet. It is impossible. Some things bother me until I go insane. I do not want to go insane.
How are you? How was your holiday? Thank you for supporting me.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
1. I have been losing my appetite. That is not good. I am meant to eat like a trucker like I always do, but with class. Yeah, I do not feel well, so forgive me if I sound boring during this post.
2. I noticed that I do not or have not had a crush on anyone this year. No one caught my eye. Usually, I have one for a point in time, but I do not. It is not that the boys at my school are ugly, I just think that I know them too well.
3. I have been very relaxed. Life is not busy, and I am happy. Thank goodness. Ranting has been put to a minimum which is fanastic. Not so angry anymore.
4. My sister does not want to be a Catholic anymore.
5. I am not a big fan of chick flicks because they make everyone think what a relationship should turn out to be. Every relationship has its own pace, its own road, its own path. We cannot make a prototype for it. Also, I feel bad for males since every single women expect them to act like a chick flick guy (even me sometimes).
6. Do not. Whatever anyone does to me. Do not take my happiness in order to make someone else happy. It is wrong. Also, no one should deserve this.
7. As much as I do not like people, I hate it when people get hurt. It is not right. It is worse when they cry.
8. Sunflowers and Lily of the Valley are my favorite flowers. Sunflowers are beautiful and bright and happy to me. Lily of the Valley is great to since it looks old-fashion and peaceful. Bright and peaceful are my favorite adjectives.
9. Falling in love. Yikes, a very difficult subject. Should not be treated lightly.
10. Have you ever put vanilla bean creamer inside hot chocolate? It tastes amazing. So creamy and rich.
11. I prefer horror movies because I like to be scared. That rush feels amazing, but the nightmares after are terrible. Yes, but I do not like disgusting "horror" films. They are not entertaining to me.
12. I hate it when people are overly religious. Express your faith, but do not get mad if I do not agree with society's beliefs.
13. Society cannot tell what is right and wrong for every person. Again, this goes back to the flower, how every flower blooms the same.
14. "You Only Live Once"- This expression should not be used to do something stupid. It should be used only when it is a big life decision or daring action, not to do something dumb.
15. Do not get mad at me when I do not know American football or YOLO because I do not watch American football nor have I ever heard YOLO.
16. I am all for true love, but do not flirt with other people's boyfriend and girlfriend. If they really do love you, they will go for you. But if they are in a relationship, do not bother them because they are happy. Only time will tell.
17. I wish my classmates stopped giving anxiety. Sorry, but I do not stress about every assignment because I do not like doing that to my body. It is not fair that my classmates are giving me anxiety. This is why I prefer to be friends with people outside of class.
18. Family and work do not go together.
19. Do not complain about how I do not plan everything out. Go with the flow. No matter what, we will reach hardships.
20. I do not like most people at my school. We have a hallway issue, someone of you know what I mean. We also have a dress code issue. In the summer in Texas, it is too hot to not wear shorts. We also have people who just get on my nerves in my classroom. Some of them are plain annoying. I do not speak at all in school, but some just think they are better than me. In the end, we will buried in the ground. We are equal.
I apologize if I insult you in any way. If I do (I did), send your reason and I will send you an apology. Insults on my behalf are unintended. If you have any thoughts or ideas or comments, comment below.
Sorry that this ended in a sour note, but I cannot go through life without having an outlet. It is impossible. Some things bother me until I go insane. I do not want to go insane.
How are you? How was your holiday? Thank you for supporting me.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Modern Take on 90s Grunge
I absolutely love the 90s grunge trend. Even though I was pretty young (I wore jelly shoes), I still love this trend. Yes, it is pretty late to start dressing full-on grunge (if you do it regularly already, rock it). From the boyfriend jeans to the messy hair, I love this trend. But, people may look at it as outdated. Of course, lets put a modern take on it so it won't look so outdated.
1. Plaid Shirt
Popularized by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, this plaid shirt was a staple of the 90s grunge. Nowadays, it is still a staple, so it will not look outdated if you wear today. So, instead of trying to put a modern take on the plaid shirt, lets do a 90s twist.
I find that men's plaid shirts are not only more comfortable, but they also have a better silouette. Pairing it with a distressed denim short and black crop top underneath makes the outfit more 90s grunge approtiate. Add Vans to keep that grunge vibe. Bonus if the shirt comes a litttle lower than the shorts.
2. Distressed Baggy Jeans
The 90s grunge did not only popularized the plaid shirt, but also the distressed baggy jean, which is now been modernized to the boyfriend jean. It screams rebellion with the many holes, but also give comfort considering how loose these are on the body. I will keep the bagginess of the jeans, along with the holes, but I will make the top more fitted so that we won't look so boxy.
If we were in the 90s, these pair of jeans would have been bought and the holes will be made bigger with either a nail filer or a pair of tweezers (I learned this from my mom) and will be paired with a baggy vintage band tee shirt, a plaid shirt, and Doc Martens. But, we want this to keep it modern, so I paired it with a fitted floral shirt that will off balance the masculinity and bagginess of the jeans, but the studded flats bring some edge.
3. Little Grunge Dress
Whenever I think of 90s grunge, I always seem to picture a teenage girl with this babydoll or floral dress that is edged up. Of course, I want to recreate this look because I think it is so iconic of this time period. I actually do not want to modernized this look because it is so great already.
First off I want to say that it took me forever to find that babydoll dress with a grunge vibe. If you want to get a grungy babydoll or a grungy floral dress, I recommend going to a thrift store or raiding your mother's or older sister's closet to get one. The denim jacket was another iconic item in the 90s, and the ripped tights give it the grungy attitude, since it was all about anti-fashion. Of course, the bowler hat makes it even more grungy, finish off with a pair of combat boots which were also iconic of the decade.
4. Vintage Band Tee Shirt
Many of the hipsters today are still rocking the vintage band tee shirt. I love these especially because it emphasized the anti-fashion, anti-label of the 90s and are uber comfortable. Nowadays, if we paired our vintage band tee shirt with baggy jeans, layer a flannel, and wear it with Doc Martens, we look like as if we are supposed to be in that era. If you like that look, go right ahead, but I would like to modernize it.
Again, the band tee shirt can be a popular band now or then, but if you are trying to find an older band that is not Pink Floyd or Pearl Jam or Nirvana, it is best to go to a thrift store. The faux leather skirt is girly, yet edgy, perfect for the shirt, and the oxfords give it masculinity. Since it is winter in most areas on Earth (50%), I paired tights to keep it warm. I think the dark colors give it that edgieness that the 90s loved without going full on with the Doc Martens and loose clothing. For the band tee shirt, I think you should avoid any pop or hip hop because it just would be too ironic.
5. Bonus: Jelly Shoes
If you were like me and were not old enough to know and dress in grungy way, you probably wore jelly shoes. Yes, I thought was so super cool when I wore these because you could see my entire feet (rebel :)). Anyway, I want to pay homage to these ugly shoes.
Nowadays, kids do not wear jelly shoes, but these were made to prevent worn and stains on the shoes. The sundress paired with the jelly shoes would have been typical of a young child. Add accessories if you want.
What do you think of 90s grunge? Do you like it or not? Why? Place your comment below. Again, if I insulted you, I apologize.
Take it easy,
Violet Sar Bleu
1. Plaid Shirt
Popularized by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, this plaid shirt was a staple of the 90s grunge. Nowadays, it is still a staple, so it will not look outdated if you wear today. So, instead of trying to put a modern take on the plaid shirt, lets do a 90s twist.
| Forever 21 |
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| Vans |
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| American Eagle |
| Wet Seal |
I find that men's plaid shirts are not only more comfortable, but they also have a better silouette. Pairing it with a distressed denim short and black crop top underneath makes the outfit more 90s grunge approtiate. Add Vans to keep that grunge vibe. Bonus if the shirt comes a litttle lower than the shorts.
2. Distressed Baggy Jeans
The 90s grunge did not only popularized the plaid shirt, but also the distressed baggy jean, which is now been modernized to the boyfriend jean. It screams rebellion with the many holes, but also give comfort considering how loose these are on the body. I will keep the bagginess of the jeans, along with the holes, but I will make the top more fitted so that we won't look so boxy.
| Zara |
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| Delias |
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| Steve Madden |
If we were in the 90s, these pair of jeans would have been bought and the holes will be made bigger with either a nail filer or a pair of tweezers (I learned this from my mom) and will be paired with a baggy vintage band tee shirt, a plaid shirt, and Doc Martens. But, we want this to keep it modern, so I paired it with a fitted floral shirt that will off balance the masculinity and bagginess of the jeans, but the studded flats bring some edge.
3. Little Grunge Dress
Whenever I think of 90s grunge, I always seem to picture a teenage girl with this babydoll or floral dress that is edged up. Of course, I want to recreate this look because I think it is so iconic of this time period. I actually do not want to modernized this look because it is so great already.
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| Free People |
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| Levis |
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| Asos |
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| Topshop |
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| Steve Madden |
First off I want to say that it took me forever to find that babydoll dress with a grunge vibe. If you want to get a grungy babydoll or a grungy floral dress, I recommend going to a thrift store or raiding your mother's or older sister's closet to get one. The denim jacket was another iconic item in the 90s, and the ripped tights give it the grungy attitude, since it was all about anti-fashion. Of course, the bowler hat makes it even more grungy, finish off with a pair of combat boots which were also iconic of the decade.
4. Vintage Band Tee Shirt
Many of the hipsters today are still rocking the vintage band tee shirt. I love these especially because it emphasized the anti-fashion, anti-label of the 90s and are uber comfortable. Nowadays, if we paired our vintage band tee shirt with baggy jeans, layer a flannel, and wear it with Doc Martens, we look like as if we are supposed to be in that era. If you like that look, go right ahead, but I would like to modernize it.
| Vintage |
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| Windsor |
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| debenhams.com |
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| Urban Outfitters |
Again, the band tee shirt can be a popular band now or then, but if you are trying to find an older band that is not Pink Floyd or Pearl Jam or Nirvana, it is best to go to a thrift store. The faux leather skirt is girly, yet edgy, perfect for the shirt, and the oxfords give it masculinity. Since it is winter in most areas on Earth (50%), I paired tights to keep it warm. I think the dark colors give it that edgieness that the 90s loved without going full on with the Doc Martens and loose clothing. For the band tee shirt, I think you should avoid any pop or hip hop because it just would be too ironic.
5. Bonus: Jelly Shoes
If you were like me and were not old enough to know and dress in grungy way, you probably wore jelly shoes. Yes, I thought was so super cool when I wore these because you could see my entire feet (rebel :)). Anyway, I want to pay homage to these ugly shoes.
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| NastyGal |
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| Dorthy Perkins |
Nowadays, kids do not wear jelly shoes, but these were made to prevent worn and stains on the shoes. The sundress paired with the jelly shoes would have been typical of a young child. Add accessories if you want.
What do you think of 90s grunge? Do you like it or not? Why? Place your comment below. Again, if I insulted you, I apologize.
Take it easy,
Violet Sar Bleu
Friday, January 4, 2013
Favorite Beauty Products Part 2
The other post was more garnered towards skin care and lip care. I will carry on with that, so I hope you do not mind and will give other products that are not garnered towards skin or lip care. :)
1. Favorite Blush- Benetint by Benefit
I only wear blush if I seriously look dead, which includes exam days and sick days. I barely use this, but it gives me a natural flush instead of like a clown. Since it is a liquid blush, it absorbs into your skin. This color works better on cooler skin tones. If you have a warmer skin tone, try the posie tint instead :).
2. Favorite All Around Use Product- Rosebud Salve
I actually do not use this as a lip balm because it does not work, but I use it for other things. It works great on my hands and tames flyaways :).
3. Favorite "Shampoo"- Baking Soda
I do not use shampoo on my hair because it strips my hair of its natural oils. Baking soda removes the excess stuff without making it dry :).
4. Favorite "Deep Conditioner"- Olive Oil with Avocado
Again, I prefer to avoid using conditioners because I grew up not using one. Once a week, I mix mashed up avocado with olive oil, and it makes my hair feel so soft and leaves it shiny.
5. Favorite Mask for Dry Skin- Egg Yolk
Egg yolk contains all sorts of goodies for your skin and will moisturize it. I use it once a week.
6. Favorite Everyday Perfume- Daisy by Marc Jacobs
The scent is floral and fun with elegance. I love wearing this scent because it is so carefree and light compared to others that are a bit too much.
Yes, so here is part 2 to the favorite beauty products. Because I have dry skin, I want to know what people with oily skin like to use. What is your favorite face wash? What shampoo do you use? What products in the past you prefer not to use? Does your opinions about some of the products above match mine? If not, why?
If you have any questions or thoughts, comment below.
With love,
Violet Sar Bleu
1. Favorite Blush- Benetint by Benefit
I only wear blush if I seriously look dead, which includes exam days and sick days. I barely use this, but it gives me a natural flush instead of like a clown. Since it is a liquid blush, it absorbs into your skin. This color works better on cooler skin tones. If you have a warmer skin tone, try the posie tint instead :).
2. Favorite All Around Use Product- Rosebud Salve
I actually do not use this as a lip balm because it does not work, but I use it for other things. It works great on my hands and tames flyaways :).
3. Favorite "Shampoo"- Baking Soda
I do not use shampoo on my hair because it strips my hair of its natural oils. Baking soda removes the excess stuff without making it dry :).
4. Favorite "Deep Conditioner"- Olive Oil with Avocado
Again, I prefer to avoid using conditioners because I grew up not using one. Once a week, I mix mashed up avocado with olive oil, and it makes my hair feel so soft and leaves it shiny.
5. Favorite Mask for Dry Skin- Egg Yolk
Egg yolk contains all sorts of goodies for your skin and will moisturize it. I use it once a week.
6. Favorite Everyday Perfume- Daisy by Marc Jacobs
The scent is floral and fun with elegance. I love wearing this scent because it is so carefree and light compared to others that are a bit too much.
Yes, so here is part 2 to the favorite beauty products. Because I have dry skin, I want to know what people with oily skin like to use. What is your favorite face wash? What shampoo do you use? What products in the past you prefer not to use? Does your opinions about some of the products above match mine? If not, why?
If you have any questions or thoughts, comment below.
With love,
Violet Sar Bleu
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Favorite Beauty Products Part 1
I seriously do believe that everyone should take care of their body because it is important. One of the key areas that people tend to look at is our face. Yes, so I would like to share to you all what I have been using in terms of skin care and body care.
1. Favorite Skin Cleanser- Neutrogena Oil Free Redness Soothing Cleanser
As a teenager, my face is prone to acne, so this cleanser has been keeping it clear. I especially love this cleanser because my face before was very blotchy, and after using it, my face is no longer blotchy or has any redness around it.
2. Favorite Exflotiator- Forever Aloe Scrub
My skin can get extremely dry in the winter, so this scrub is a must. It scrubs away all of the dead skin and flaky areas of my face and leaves it nice and soft. I use it once a week, but it is formulated for daily use. It is very gentle, so I recommend it if you have dry skin like me.
3. Favorite Dry Skin Repairer- PCA Dry Skin Relief Bar
When my skin is just thirsty for moisture, this repairs it so well and brings moisture back into my skin. It feels so refreshing, and it is a must have because without it, I will have extremely dry skin. Again, I use this once a week, but it is formulated to use everyday. It is also garnered towards an older audience, but it works for me just fine.
4. Favorite Moisturizer- PCA Collagen Hydrator
Again, I have dry skin, and this product works amazingly on my skin. It leaves it soft, and I barely breakout when using this. It does not clog my pores or anything, and the texture is similar to cream cheese which makes it easy to blend into my skin. It is garnered towards an older audience (my grandma uses it too), but it works wonderfully on my teenage skin.
5. Favorite Skin Protector for Face- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock
I get burned so easily, so I have to slap my face with sunblock every morning, lunchtime, and at night. This leaves my skin feeling soft and not greasy. It also leaves a slight dewy finish, but not overly shiny like others do. I prefer this sunblock since it is more gentle than others I tried.
5. Favorite Skin Protector for Face- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock
I get burned so easily, so I have to slap my face with sunblock every morning, lunchtime, and at night. This leaves my skin feeling soft and not greasy. It also leaves a slight dewy finish, but not overly shiny like others do. I prefer this sunblock since it is more gentle than others I tried.
6. Favorite Sun Protector for Body- Watermans Applied Science Sun Cream
Not only does my face gets burned easily, but my body as well. This sunscreen lasts all day, and I do not need to reapply throughout the day. I do not mind reapplying for my face, but for my body, it is always a hassle, so I like using this. The texture is easily blended into my skin, and no body parts look shiny.
7. Favorite Lip Balm: Lucas Paw Paw Ointment
This is not popular in the United States, but very popular in Australia, and it works wonderfully. It makes my lips feel soft, not sticky. The lip balm has multiple uses and comes in a tube instead of a stick like your regular Chapstick or a tin like your regular Rosebud Salve. A must have in my purse.
8. Favorite Lip Tint- Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Rosé
The color enhances my natural lip color and lasts all day, which I like. It is actually a tinted lip balm, so it is more moisturizing than the average lipstick or lip stain. Also, it is a little sheer, so it does not overpower the lips.
9. Favorite Body Lotion- The Body Shop Body Butter
If you never heard of a body butter, it is just a lotion on steroids. It is creamy and thick and perfect for the dry winter weather. This body butter not only is moisturizing, but also comes into different scents.
10. Favorite Body Soap- Olive Oil with Honey
Forget drying soaps and turn to olive oil and honey. I have extremely dry skin, and I prefer to use olive oil and honey instead of body washes because it does not dry it out, smells amazing, and it cleans my skin.
Hopefully, you find these helpful to guide you to healthier skin :). If you have any questions, just post a comment below and I will answer you back.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
1. Favorite Skin Cleanser- Neutrogena Oil Free Redness Soothing Cleanser
As a teenager, my face is prone to acne, so this cleanser has been keeping it clear. I especially love this cleanser because my face before was very blotchy, and after using it, my face is no longer blotchy or has any redness around it.
2. Favorite Exflotiator- Forever Aloe Scrub
My skin can get extremely dry in the winter, so this scrub is a must. It scrubs away all of the dead skin and flaky areas of my face and leaves it nice and soft. I use it once a week, but it is formulated for daily use. It is very gentle, so I recommend it if you have dry skin like me.
3. Favorite Dry Skin Repairer- PCA Dry Skin Relief Bar
When my skin is just thirsty for moisture, this repairs it so well and brings moisture back into my skin. It feels so refreshing, and it is a must have because without it, I will have extremely dry skin. Again, I use this once a week, but it is formulated to use everyday. It is also garnered towards an older audience, but it works for me just fine.
4. Favorite Moisturizer- PCA Collagen Hydrator
Again, I have dry skin, and this product works amazingly on my skin. It leaves it soft, and I barely breakout when using this. It does not clog my pores or anything, and the texture is similar to cream cheese which makes it easy to blend into my skin. It is garnered towards an older audience (my grandma uses it too), but it works wonderfully on my teenage skin.
5. Favorite Skin Protector for Face- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock
I get burned so easily, so I have to slap my face with sunblock every morning, lunchtime, and at night. This leaves my skin feeling soft and not greasy. It also leaves a slight dewy finish, but not overly shiny like others do. I prefer this sunblock since it is more gentle than others I tried.
5. Favorite Skin Protector for Face- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch Sunblock
I get burned so easily, so I have to slap my face with sunblock every morning, lunchtime, and at night. This leaves my skin feeling soft and not greasy. It also leaves a slight dewy finish, but not overly shiny like others do. I prefer this sunblock since it is more gentle than others I tried.
6. Favorite Sun Protector for Body- Watermans Applied Science Sun Cream
Not only does my face gets burned easily, but my body as well. This sunscreen lasts all day, and I do not need to reapply throughout the day. I do not mind reapplying for my face, but for my body, it is always a hassle, so I like using this. The texture is easily blended into my skin, and no body parts look shiny.
7. Favorite Lip Balm: Lucas Paw Paw Ointment
This is not popular in the United States, but very popular in Australia, and it works wonderfully. It makes my lips feel soft, not sticky. The lip balm has multiple uses and comes in a tube instead of a stick like your regular Chapstick or a tin like your regular Rosebud Salve. A must have in my purse.
8. Favorite Lip Tint- Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Rosé
The color enhances my natural lip color and lasts all day, which I like. It is actually a tinted lip balm, so it is more moisturizing than the average lipstick or lip stain. Also, it is a little sheer, so it does not overpower the lips.
9. Favorite Body Lotion- The Body Shop Body Butter
If you never heard of a body butter, it is just a lotion on steroids. It is creamy and thick and perfect for the dry winter weather. This body butter not only is moisturizing, but also comes into different scents.
10. Favorite Body Soap- Olive Oil with Honey
Forget drying soaps and turn to olive oil and honey. I have extremely dry skin, and I prefer to use olive oil and honey instead of body washes because it does not dry it out, smells amazing, and it cleans my skin.
Hopefully, you find these helpful to guide you to healthier skin :). If you have any questions, just post a comment below and I will answer you back.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Random Thoughts
1. Not all who wanders are lost. Not all that are lost, wander. A wise person told me that quote a while back, and let's just say I did not believe that they were wise at first. I am a wanderer. I do not believe I am not lost, but I do not have a destination.
2. Take deep long breaths and stop taking short hollow breaths. Just take one thing at a time. Rule of thumb, if we believe that we do so many things in our daily life that we need an assistant, we are overworked. Take things off the to-do list.
3. "You Only Live Once" should not be used as an excuse to do something that is dumb. Should not be used as an excuse to drink until our liver cannot take it anymore. Should not be used to run a red light.
4. Observe our surroundings. The art industry in our area (not only museums, but tattoos, music, etc.). Take a day off at least once every year (Winter Holidays do not count) to observe art. It makes life more open. Trust me, I experienced this.
5. Life should be spent comfortably, in a physical and emotional way. It is not fair to our body if we have to wear 5 inch heels everyday. Our feet will just die. It is not fair to our body if we have to pretend in order to fit in.
6. Happiness should be accesible to everyone. It is not fair if it is not. "Life is not fair". It should be. The only thing that is fair in life is death because no matter how rich we are, no matter how famous we are, no matter how smart, creative, or kind we are, we will be buried in the same ground.
7. People mistake music with sound that has words with it. In my opinion, in order of it to be considered a song, it has to have meaning. The lyrics or the melody has to send out a message. If it has no meaning behind it, it is meaningless.
8. "Art is meaningless in our lives, but our lives without it will be meaningless"-Rasta
9. "There was once a man who became unstuck to the world, he took a wind for a map, a sky for a clock, and set off with no destination. He was never lost"- Craig Anderson
10. "There was once a man who became unstuck to the world. And each person he met became a little less stuck themselves. He traveled only with himself, but he was never alone"- Rasta
11. We have to make mistakes in order to learn. It is just a fact of life. No one goes through life perfectly. We will get beat up and hurt along the way, but it is better that way. We cannot live thinking that we are in this weird fanatsy.
12. I do not agree to many of society's stereotypes. The meanest people I have ever met, I thought were the nicest, maybe because they are sneaky, who knows? The nicest people I have ever met look like the meanest people, who knows why?
13. A person grows up differently, at their own pace. It depends on their timing, not ours. Just like every flower, each person blooms differently. However, every flower must bloom in order to be considered a flower as every person must grow in order to be considered grown.
14. Chapman Hamborg is a wonderful oil painter from Huntington Beach. Look him up, really nice paintings and photographs from him.
15. Tim Hendricks is a wonderful tattoo artist. Look him up, beautiful portraits and I just love his work. He has a blog called Saltwater Tattoo.
16. Another wise person gave me advice. We have to be lost in order to find ourselves. We have to love ourself in order to love someone else.
17. I always wanted to take someone under my wing, to guide them, to show them the world, but whenever I do, it seems as though I learn more from them than the other way around :).
18. My sister told me that life does not go on. Death goes on. Life ends, but Death goes on for centuries.
19. This is going to sound so rude, so just a warning to you all. I cannot stand when people use their sob story or when a person assumes that the other person has a sob story. Yes, I am sorry about (whatever topic), but using our sob stories as an excuse is dumb. We cannot do that. It is not right. Yes, we all have sob stories, but using them to our advantage is so selfish.
20. Go with the flow. I do not like to plan everything out. It is not the way I process. I find things easier if I just go with th flow.
21. Tattoos are just a piece of art. We have so much plain canvas on our bodies, might as well decorate it. (If you do not believe in tattoos, I am not trying to insult you, this is my opinion.)
22. Opinions are neither wrong or correct. However, insults are wrong, and faulty opinions are considered untruthful. We cannot say who is wrong based off of their opinion nor vice versa.
23. No one is born with perfect features, so deal with the imperfections. I am sorry that I get acne once in a while. I am sorry that my face gets dry easily (sometimes, even with moisturizer and exfloitiating, I still get flaky skin in the winter occasionally). I am sorry that I get dark circles. We cannot help how we look. We are human.
24. A person we consider odd may seem perfect in someone else's eyes.
25. The guys in chick-flicks are so overrated. Ever heard of independence and not needing a guy to be happy, directors?
26. L.A. is an evil place. It is just to much criticism. New York is where you want to be.
27. I do not understand the idea of perfection. We are human, and if we were made to be perfect, might as well make every girl look like Barbie and every guy look like Ken.
28. In order to be an artist, we have to express ourselves, not putting out what other people want. Having natural talent does not make us an artist. That is just saying wires make computers. It is how we use our skills in order to create something amazing.
29. Overuse of makeup is unnecessary. Makeup should be used to enhance your natural beauty, not create artificial beauty.
Sorry about the unorganized weird list of my thoughts. Anyway, have a Happy New Year. But seriously, the New Year is getting overrated. Anyway, have a nice day.
If I insulted you in any way, I apologize.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
2. Take deep long breaths and stop taking short hollow breaths. Just take one thing at a time. Rule of thumb, if we believe that we do so many things in our daily life that we need an assistant, we are overworked. Take things off the to-do list.
3. "You Only Live Once" should not be used as an excuse to do something that is dumb. Should not be used as an excuse to drink until our liver cannot take it anymore. Should not be used to run a red light.
4. Observe our surroundings. The art industry in our area (not only museums, but tattoos, music, etc.). Take a day off at least once every year (Winter Holidays do not count) to observe art. It makes life more open. Trust me, I experienced this.
5. Life should be spent comfortably, in a physical and emotional way. It is not fair to our body if we have to wear 5 inch heels everyday. Our feet will just die. It is not fair to our body if we have to pretend in order to fit in.
6. Happiness should be accesible to everyone. It is not fair if it is not. "Life is not fair". It should be. The only thing that is fair in life is death because no matter how rich we are, no matter how famous we are, no matter how smart, creative, or kind we are, we will be buried in the same ground.
7. People mistake music with sound that has words with it. In my opinion, in order of it to be considered a song, it has to have meaning. The lyrics or the melody has to send out a message. If it has no meaning behind it, it is meaningless.
8. "Art is meaningless in our lives, but our lives without it will be meaningless"-Rasta
9. "There was once a man who became unstuck to the world, he took a wind for a map, a sky for a clock, and set off with no destination. He was never lost"- Craig Anderson
10. "There was once a man who became unstuck to the world. And each person he met became a little less stuck themselves. He traveled only with himself, but he was never alone"- Rasta
11. We have to make mistakes in order to learn. It is just a fact of life. No one goes through life perfectly. We will get beat up and hurt along the way, but it is better that way. We cannot live thinking that we are in this weird fanatsy.
12. I do not agree to many of society's stereotypes. The meanest people I have ever met, I thought were the nicest, maybe because they are sneaky, who knows? The nicest people I have ever met look like the meanest people, who knows why?
13. A person grows up differently, at their own pace. It depends on their timing, not ours. Just like every flower, each person blooms differently. However, every flower must bloom in order to be considered a flower as every person must grow in order to be considered grown.
14. Chapman Hamborg is a wonderful oil painter from Huntington Beach. Look him up, really nice paintings and photographs from him.
15. Tim Hendricks is a wonderful tattoo artist. Look him up, beautiful portraits and I just love his work. He has a blog called Saltwater Tattoo.
16. Another wise person gave me advice. We have to be lost in order to find ourselves. We have to love ourself in order to love someone else.
17. I always wanted to take someone under my wing, to guide them, to show them the world, but whenever I do, it seems as though I learn more from them than the other way around :).
18. My sister told me that life does not go on. Death goes on. Life ends, but Death goes on for centuries.
19. This is going to sound so rude, so just a warning to you all. I cannot stand when people use their sob story or when a person assumes that the other person has a sob story. Yes, I am sorry about (whatever topic), but using our sob stories as an excuse is dumb. We cannot do that. It is not right. Yes, we all have sob stories, but using them to our advantage is so selfish.
20. Go with the flow. I do not like to plan everything out. It is not the way I process. I find things easier if I just go with th flow.
21. Tattoos are just a piece of art. We have so much plain canvas on our bodies, might as well decorate it. (If you do not believe in tattoos, I am not trying to insult you, this is my opinion.)
22. Opinions are neither wrong or correct. However, insults are wrong, and faulty opinions are considered untruthful. We cannot say who is wrong based off of their opinion nor vice versa.
23. No one is born with perfect features, so deal with the imperfections. I am sorry that I get acne once in a while. I am sorry that my face gets dry easily (sometimes, even with moisturizer and exfloitiating, I still get flaky skin in the winter occasionally). I am sorry that I get dark circles. We cannot help how we look. We are human.
24. A person we consider odd may seem perfect in someone else's eyes.
25. The guys in chick-flicks are so overrated. Ever heard of independence and not needing a guy to be happy, directors?
26. L.A. is an evil place. It is just to much criticism. New York is where you want to be.
27. I do not understand the idea of perfection. We are human, and if we were made to be perfect, might as well make every girl look like Barbie and every guy look like Ken.
28. In order to be an artist, we have to express ourselves, not putting out what other people want. Having natural talent does not make us an artist. That is just saying wires make computers. It is how we use our skills in order to create something amazing.
29. Overuse of makeup is unnecessary. Makeup should be used to enhance your natural beauty, not create artificial beauty.
Sorry about the unorganized weird list of my thoughts. Anyway, have a Happy New Year. But seriously, the New Year is getting overrated. Anyway, have a nice day.
If I insulted you in any way, I apologize.
With Love,
Violet Sar Bleu
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