tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26095689224595024932024-03-13T23:12:02.503-07:00Abby WilliamsonThe girlish impulses of a shy girl from the corner of the world.Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.comBlogger295125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-60327661163664015862016-09-25T19:32:00.000-07:002016-09-25T22:34:51.570-07:00On New Love. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This seems to be a theme with these blog lately. I take months off posting something. Then I come back here with a long-winded way of saying, "hey I'm still alive. Shit has changed. All is good. Whatever."</div>
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Since the last time I was here, there really has been a lot that has changed. The drama overtaking my life back in February is a thing of the past (save the chapter it still has in my book). While I don't regret any of the events that happened last winter - they helped me grow immensely - I wish I would have moved on faster than I did. I wish I had more foresight. Hey, you live and you learn. I used to say I wasn't one to kiss and tell, but fuck it. I kissed someone (and may have done a lot more with them) and it fucked me up emotionally. It took me months to figure out what I'd done "wrong," come to find out that I didn't do anything wrong to begin with. I just did something a bit stupid. </div>
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But enough of that. </div>
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We've moved on.</div>
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Just before New Years last winter, I said that the only "big change" I'd accept in my life this year was falling in love. While it wasn't the love I expected, it's the love I deserve. </div>
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I won't go too much into it, since we are still kind of on the down-low for a couple of reasons, but I'm happy. I'm excited. He treats me the way I know I should be treated, and I love him to pieces. </div>
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I've been in love once before, back when I was still young and had very little experience with relationships and knowing how you're supposed to be treated. Now that I look back on it, I don't quite know why I stayed in that relationship as long as I did. Maybe it was because I didn't like change. But I've experienced so much in the last two years since moving to the city that I can see a red flag coming from a mile away. </div>
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Nowhere to be found with this one.</div>
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It's a tad serendipitous, this new love. When was the last time you saw me use that word? Never. I never use that word. But there really isn't any other word to describe what has happened in the last five months. </div>
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I'll stop talking now, if I keep going much longer I'll spill more beans than I'd like. </div>
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But again, this is one of those posts where I tell the few of you that actually read this thing that I'm alive. </div>
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I'm alive. I'm over it. And I'm happy.</div>
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I'm back, friends. I'm back with a vengeance. If you hadn't noticed, I did a little design upgrade to my blog. It's mainly because I own this domain now, and keeping different names for things is more complicated than just remembering my own name. I can't mess up my own name.</div>
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I don't feel the need to fill you in on what's happened over these last few months since the last time I made an entry here. But it's a lot. If you really wanna know, feel free to head to my YouTube and Instagram. That's where I update the most often, and I'd rather not get into any dirty details here (and there are dirty details, I'll tell you). Once my book comes out, I promise - you'll know it all.</div>
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That's something I will fill you in about - I'm still writing a book. Yes, it's actually happening. I don't have any sort of publisher prospect, but that's because I haven't even tried and I'm only like 10 chapters into this sucker. Trust me, there's a lot more to write about. If this thing is going to print, it's going to be the proudest moment of my life. </div>
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Another thing - I got my own apartment. So I'm no longer bouncing around couches or living with my parents anymore. I got my own place, all by myself. It's wonderful. I can wear underwear in the kitchen and masturbate in the living room. My view isn't much more than an alleyway, so I keep my window shades drawn. \ </div>
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I also officially have a new job. I miss my friends at Lush and Hot Topic, but it's nice to know that they're my friends now rather than my coworkers. Retail wasn't in my heart, and you all know that - so I'm excited for this new chapter. </div>
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So everything is good, you guys. I'm happy. I'm safe. My heart's a little sore. But I'm inspired. I'm broke as hell until tomorrow. But I'm not dead. </div>
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It's October 29th, and in three days, I will be technically homeless. My lease is up at the end of October and I won't go into too many details about why I'm leaving, but basically this apartment situation has been a hell on earth. I realized this recently when I remembered that all of the fun that I have had this summer and fall so far has been when I've escaped my apartment.<br />
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But it's been a learning experience.<br />
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Amidst all the craziness that has been the last month, I've learned who my real friends are, and I've learned that I have a huge group of people in Seattle that loves me enough to offer me up their couch. I just have to keep looking at the positives, and I'll keep my head above water.<br />
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It turns out that I've had health insurance all along, I've got a decent job offer for after the holidays, and for the first time in a year, no one is at risk of dying. Well, that's because they're already dead, but at least it's just mourning and relief rather than anxiety and uncertainty.<br />
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But the biggest positive that's coming out of this is that I'm getting out of the negativity that was this apartment. And this apartment is going to make a great chapter in my book. For real. It's gonna be such an insane chapter. And this pending homelessness will come with more learning experiences as well.<br />
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The only reason there is this uncertainty about my living situation is that my parents' house went on the market yesterday. Almost every sign of our lives are wiped from the house, and it's been one of the hardest things I've ever had to deal with. So there's not even the option of moving home until I find my own place, because home is no longer my home.<br />
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I did go check out this great one-bedroom apartment less than a mile from my current apartment, and it's PERFECT. I met with the woman living there, and got my application in to the landlord. Now we wait. WE WAIT.<br />
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So that's what's been going on. I'm going to go write a love letter to my house and wallow.<br />
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I haven't post anything on this blog in way too long, but there's a good reason for it. I've been living my life, man. I haven't been so preoccupied with the internet, and recording everything and talking about everything to everyone. However, I have had my camera through all of this life-living nonsense, and they say a picture's worth 1000 words, so here goes! </div>
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Bellingham, for Libby's birthday.</div>
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Capitol Hill, during Pridefest.</div>
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(Also sunrise at Madison Park because WHO NEEDS SLEEP?)</div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-17184097103803953392015-06-03T14:55:00.000-07:002015-06-03T14:55:10.157-07:00WHAT I WORE TO SASQUATCH<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm still wearing my Sasquatch wristband as we speak, so I'm clearly not over it yet, more than a week after the festival ended. I just love Sasquatch, you guys. </div>
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But today is not for getting emotional - no - it's for #fashion. Why did I put that # there? I don't even know.</div>
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So as much as I planned my outfits, some days just called for little changes. </div>
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Day 1:</div>
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I was going to bring my green shorts, but alas - I got my period and was mega bloated, so skinny shorts were not happening. So I brought a different pair of shorts.</div>
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Shorts: Hot Topic</div>
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Top: Topshop</div>
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Flannel: Forever 21</div>
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Socks: Topshop</div>
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Hat: Hot Topic</div>
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Shoes: Doc Martens</div>
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Necklace: Earthbound Trading Co.</div>
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How cool are these lobster socks, though?</div>
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My hair was also en pointe that day.</div>
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Day 2: Perhaps my favorite oufit.</div>
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Top: H&M</div>
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Socks: Hot Topic?</div>
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Shoes: Doc Martens</div>
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Necklace: Earthbound Trading Co.</div>
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Day 3 was my "LET'S LET MY BOOBS HANG OUT DAY"</div>
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Top: Forever 21</div>
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Bralette: Hot Topic</div>
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Skirt: Thrifted</div>
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and you know where my necklace was from at this point.</div>
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I wish you could see my socks though. They had little Sasquatch guys on them.</div>
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I was glad I saved my overalls for day 4, because it was the one day that rained, and got quite cold.</div>
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Top: Forever 21</div>
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Overalls: Old Navy</div>
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Shoes: Converse All-Stars</div>
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Flower crown: Hot Topic</div>
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All these photos, by the way, were taken by my friend and mini-me, Hannah from <a href="https://dressedupducks.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/dressed-up-ducks-takes-sasquatch-2015-festival-makeup/">Dressed Up Ducks</a>.</div>
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And on day 3 we were accidental twins.</div>
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Twinning!</div>
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Which day was your favorite? Did you see me at the festival? Are you going to any music festivals this summer and WHO ARE YOU MOST EXCITED TO SEE? Tell me all the things. Please! I just don't want any of this to go away and I want festivals to be an all-the-time thing. </div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-77143873532021306192015-05-20T01:45:00.002-07:002015-05-20T01:45:43.435-07:00Sasquatch Festival Lookbook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Sasquatch week, my friends. That magical time of year when I get no sleep and take way too many photos. Also I get to plan my outfits for the weekend. Weeeeee!</div>
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I've got a few ideas below, and obviously if the weather decides to be an asshole I'll make some adjustments.</div>
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Gotta rock my florals, and my Chucks. Why not rock them all in one?</div>
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Top: Forever 21</div>
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Bralette: Hot Topic</div>
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Skirt: Thrifted</div>
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Flower crown: Hot Topic<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0GClVsHDsvYyIkcziDXzeir4To4DsOH5zfodW0wd5w8x6ZxIo4BTkHThcHFxznP0qGOy6VfjffUpSzcDQly0M1I_8zNCmYlin_rqKEbacDezq1y0oNrp1H2o0CZ3JTrf2Z67r9M4IUnY/s1600/IMG_8158+copy.jpg" width="800" /></div>
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Top: H&M</div>
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Shorts: Thrifted</div>
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Shoes: Doc Martens</div>
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Socks: Hot Topic</div>
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Lipstick: ColourPop Button </div>
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I'll most likely be wearing my Ray Bans every day, since they're the only prescription sunglasses I have. I might wear an arm chain too, because that's a thing.</div>
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Top: Forever 21</div>
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Overalls: Old Navy</div>
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Sandals: Salt Water</div>
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Blush: Besame Apricot Rouge</div>
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Lipstick: Sephora Peach Tart </div>
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Yes this screams 3rd grade in 1998, and I love it.</div>
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Plaid top: Forever 21</div>
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Crop top: Topshop</div>
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So are you going to Sasquatch? What are you wearing? Are you bringing sunscreen? BRING SUNSCREEN.</div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-43005252881944471742015-03-30T00:23:00.000-07:002015-03-30T00:23:04.457-07:00I Freaking Made Ramen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Basically I realized one day that I haven't really eaten many vegetables since I moved into my house, and I needed to change up the pb&j, burritos, and spaghetti routines I've had. But if you're wondering, all those were homemade too, so I'm not that bad. </div>
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Here's what I used for the broth. </div>
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+ Store-bought chicken broth, because ain't nobody got time to make fresh broth that will pale in comparison to the carton stuff. </div>
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+ Teriyaki marinade (you can obviously use soy sauce, but I apparently didn't have any)</div>
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I considered making my own pulled pork, but I didn't particularly want to buy a $20 cut of pork that I probably wouldn't use all of. So I found these pre-cooked seasoned pork carnitas at QFC and thought, "that's $6, I can do $6." So I unpackaged them, popped them in the microwave to heat, and shredded them up. It was going to soup, I didn't really care about the tenderness, but I was surprised with how tender they were.</div>
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Broccoli slaw is always my slaw of choice, mainly because it stands up so much better to dressing than cabbage, and it has way more flavor. So instead of using whole broccoli florets, I just grabbed a package of slaw. </div>
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This was the one ingredient I went fancy on, honestly because I was intrigued when I walked through Whole Foods for the first time. BLACK NOODLES. BLACK RICE NOODLES. </div>
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How creepy are they? Luckily they tasted less creepy than they looked, but this package actually had four servings so I can use it for other funky recipes!</div>
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The next step was to soft boil an egg, which I will admit, I didn't get quite right. I didn't set a damn timer like I always do when I hard-boil eggs, but it was still tasty so I'm not complaining. </div>
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For extra flavor and garnish, chop up some green onions. But to be perfectly honest, I never actually eat the green onions. Next time I might do chives. The stringy texture of scallions creep me out. But the flavor they add to the broth is key. </div>
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So there you have it! Next time I might add less ginger and more sriracha, and obviously cook my egg a little bit longer, but I'd say this was a good try for loosely going off a couple different recipes.</div>
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Have you ever made ramen? Or more importantly, have you ever had authentic ramen? Because this is certainly not that, but it was tasty!</div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-26423831464691725102015-03-25T22:10:00.002-07:002015-03-25T22:11:28.455-07:00The Quest for the Perfect Contour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been in search of a perfect contour color. For quite awhile now. My beloved Dainty Doll Money Talks blush broke a few months ago and ever since then I've been trying to find a dupe for that perfect pinky-taupe shade, but to no avail. But since then, I've been using a few different bronzers and blushes as a replacement for it until I find the holy grail. I thought since contouring is all the fucking rage these days, I'd share my favorite products that I use for contouring this pale face.</div>
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Left to right: Benefit Dallas Blush, Bobbi Brown Natural Bronzer, NARS Douceur Blush</div>
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Now I'm probably going to get a lot of people commenting on here like I have in previous videos - "try Hoola bronzer! It works great!" Not for everyone my friends. I've swatched Hoola, and damn that shit looks yellow on my skin. Dallas is darker, and definitely reads as a bronzer on my skin, but it has way more pink and plum in it for it to be still flattering on my skin tone. Anything too yellow on my skin just ends up looking dirty, and that's how Hoola looks on me. Dallas, on the other hand, has a natural satin finish and while it's not the perfect contour shade, it's a pretty decent bronzer for me.</div>
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Here is another bronzer that I thought would work like a contour on me - well I was wrong again! I will wear this in the summer as a contour, since I do have a little bit of sun. And I saw little liberally. I stay pale. I ain't about that fake tan life, or that melanoma life. Bobbi Brown's Natural Bronzer is a great bronzer for a couple of reasons. 1. It's matte, but not chalky. 2. It's super blend-able. But it is quite pigmented, so you either need a very light hand or a wispy brush. It's easy to overdo this thing with a densely packed brush. </div>
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Now to one of my favorite blushes in my collection - NARS Douceur. This thing has been in my collection since I basically started buying high-end makeup. It's the second NARS blush I ever bought, after Deep Throat, and it's always a fail safe. It looks natural on my skin as a blush, or a contour. Though it does read a bit pink as a contour if I am on the pale side. But out of the three, it does look the most natural on my skin in the hollows of my cheeks. It's another matte product, so it doesn't have any shimmer, which is good if you're going for a natural look. </div>
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These all look weirdly alike in this lighting. Not sure why. </div>
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Left to right: Benefit Dallas, BB Natural Bronzer, NARS Douceur.<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9WoDArCFMFpLbStV1Q1dC27TrKSUWkt71I-jqPFEcytAfHES_Ol2QEgY4pJKGuXVuoI1XsGzGmRuPBlZ93l9uK_-BVB-U9rwIid4u2gfJHr8Lo6344x-PdHcqgyDtqeqKFgUt-joqXA/s1600/IMG_1752.jpg" width="800" />What are your favorite contour and bronzers? And what is your skin tone? I've been on the hunt for a perfectly taupe/grey/rose/brown shade for my cheekbones that isn't discontinued *coughMACSTRADANYXTAUPEILLAMASQUAPRIMALcough*<br />
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Seriously why are all the good contour colors for cool-toned gals discontinued? AHHHH.<br />
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Here's another edition of my Instagram month in review!</div>
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Some shows, puppies, babies, and lots of selfies. As you can see, I got a haircut, so I've been rocking the selfies ever since the hair change. </div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-53644386653829521832015-02-24T21:01:00.002-08:002015-02-24T21:02:11.246-08:00Cat Fancy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's still February, but it's been feeling like Spring in Seattle. Guess what that means? Shorts! Well, it's not quite warm enough for shorts alone, so these sheer mock thigh-high kitty tights will have to do for now. </div>
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Also hello haircut!</div>
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I found this sweater at H&M the other day, and I can't help by think of Liv Tyler in Empire Records.</div>
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Can we appreciate the cute little cat tails on the back of the tights?</div>
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My sister managed to get a smile out of me while taking these photos. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sweater: H&M // Shorts: DIY // Tights: Hot Topic // Boots: Thrifted // Necklace: Gift </span><br />
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I dunno, I was just feeling the Spring mood today. And I've never been one to rock the baby blue, but I guess it works on me!</div>
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Today's post title comes to you courtesy of local band Tacocat. It's a ridiculous <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dKlsLylvGg">song</a> that's literally about the magazine Cat Fancy. Because why not?<br />
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Are you feeling the Spring vibes lately? Or is it still freezing where you are?<br />
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-29808186757611959422015-02-20T14:51:00.000-08:002015-02-20T14:51:16.571-08:00NEW LUSH SHAMPOO BARS!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you haven't gotten sick of my posts about Lush haircare, then you're in luck - because we came out with new shampoo bars! So excited!</div>
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I'm excited to try all of them, but the ones I picked up the other day are Brazilliant and Lullaby. </div>
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Brazilliant smells as bright as it looks. There are whole fresh organic oranges in the formula, as well as this funky oil from the Brazillian rainforest called andiroba for conditioning and strengthening. It's a citrus shampoo for people with dry hair. HELLO LOVELY!</div>
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I washed my hair with it the other night and I absolutely loved it. My hair was so shiny and light without being dry at all. </div>
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The next bar, which I have yet to try is Lullaby, an oat milk, lavender, and jojoba oil shampoo bar for the most sensitive of scalps. If you've ever tried Ibiza Party liquid shampoo, this bar includes so many of the same ingredients - so if you love Ibiza Party you'll love Lullaby. </div>
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Guess what guys? My mermaid hair is gone! Well, not all gone - I've still got a little bit of green in my hair, but I cut approximately 9 inches off last week. Whoa. WHOA.</div>
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For some reason, I was getting bored of my long hair. Actually, I know the reason. It's the longest my hair has ever been, and when you're looking at your face for long periods of time (editing YouTube videos) it's easy to get bored of looking at the same hair for months at a time. It was my plan to have long hair so I could style it all sorts of fun ways in milkmaid braids, top knots, crazy wackadoo updos, but the thing is - I never actually did that. <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuo2sJ9eR8koWWGPbZggVbnJJT23GOVxA9c0ekqIdhgTi4bQ3RF1DwfF-gz6PQD7Ltf1v0-QPeZhhyphenhyphenOpVeLech5Dq9BoZTooTm1qJ22E_jg8zOtrbOUvA0ovt3TDzpiQEMsG_eI5dGrco/s1600/IMG_1437.jpg" width="800" /> </div>
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So I cut it off. And now I have a long bob - a "lob" if you will. I also was itching to have a cute hairstyle at this length because if you've seen any of my older videos from when I started growing out my hair - it was not cute. When my hair was this approximate length, it was awkwardly red with blonde roots, shorter in the front and longer in the back, and unhealthy as fuck. Shortly thereafter I started working at Lush and using exclusively Lush hair products. Voila! Now my hair is healthy! <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS7HTdjw1UxVAGtm6ebRH2LcGVVYBwOd3X1swW4PvTYIVbt_j-eeHg704QX_U1IGDuGPSKY4KiAa4NRsHi6hBKj_vXpAlwxJjpyZoGfQwMyeAKDnnEsjqioSqLsEiFjZP323MWDvu5bQ/s1600/IMG_1429.jpg" width="800" /></div>
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This the back, by the way. There's just a little bit of green left on the ends there, but nothing too noticeable. But guys! All the rest of it - my natural hair color! It's happening! </div>
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I went to the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in Capitol Hill last Monday, and was able to get this haircut for not much more than at Supercuts. So if you're looking to get a hair makeover but you're on a budget - go to a beauty school. We've got a great one right in the heart of Cap Hill here, so I highly suggest it. I don't know how much dye jobs cost, but this cut was cheaper than Chinese takeout. </div>
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I love how it looks from the side. It's sassy and sophisticated and takes very little effort to make it look cool.</div>
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Plus, I can swing it around and it won't get tangled as fuck anymore. And it won't get stuck in my armpits when I'm sleeping. How stupid is that, by the way?</div>
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I did this crazy makeup look for an upcoming collab, but NO SPOILERS!</div>
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Ugh I just love how it frames my face and when I pull it behind my ear it gives off the asymmetrical look because of the A-line. Plus, how cool is it going to look with hats? Seriously though.</div>
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Where I got my hair cut: <a href="http://gmaveda.com/">Gary Manuel Aveda Institute</a></div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-81699986140617572392015-02-12T12:22:00.002-08:002015-02-12T12:22:22.832-08:00Winterize Your Nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I own a lot of nail polish. Like more than I actually need. So recently I decided that I was going to start paying attention to them and keep them looking nice. I'm a grownup damnit, so I'm not about to have my nails looking like an angsty 14-year-old. </div>
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And as you know, I've been using <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Lemony-Flutter/02361,en_US,pd.html">Lemony Flutter cuticle butter</a> from Lush on my feet for the last few months and I absolutely love it, but I started using it for its original purpose recently - the cuticles! </div>
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Lemony Flutter is incredibly moisturizing because of all the oils like castor, coconut, flaxseed, and avocado, shea butter and mango butter. But also the organic lemon infusion works like a chemical exfoliant - helping to break down dead and tough skin, making it perfect for fickle cuticles (and rough heels for those of us that aren't nice to our feet). I like the cuticle butter much better than cuticle oil because of how long it actually soaks into your nails, and the beeswax has a lovely softening affect on the skin.</div>
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The high concentration of lemon also helps to brighten the skin and lighten your nails, making them look nourished and healthy. And the beeswax ensures that it won't wash right off your hands the next time you need to sanitize. <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Lemony-Flutter/02361,en_US,pd.html">This little pot</a> packs a punch.<br />
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I've chosen an older polish in a deep almost-black red for today, but winter doesn't always mean dark polishes (though for me it usually does).<br />
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<a href="http://www.julep.com/shop/nail-polish.html">Julep</a> has a little collection of winter-appropriate colors for any occasion, and actually Shari and Joanne are perfect for Valentine's Day! Good timing Abby!<br />
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Besides Julep's winter colors, I am in love with their Freedom Polymer Top Coat. As much as I love the Seche Vite top coat, that bottle wastes so much product. Julep's bottle design is both ergonomic and nice wasteful in the slightest! Why more nail polish brands don't adopt this design is beyond me. How many times have you had to throw out a polish that has dried up because of how much air gets trapped in the round or square bottle? You can't get it all out before it dries up! Thanks Julep!<img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprPdGu2fwS1O99FeEgPWUTFVwUYpbjRidW9EXHcEL9RnN9oczI98z7WKFr6jmuu0zoazWipTTsdXxiVqRncFyg1mzNA3jcn2eEz_Fn-4xZhD1fXRpVz2cTCjM3l4gU-r8WEV7nvwXtaw/s1600/IMG_0039.jpg" width="800" /></div>
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This manicure lasted several days on me (which is good because usually I get 2 days before stuff starts to chip off). Seriously, grab yourself a pot of Lemony Flutter - if you just use it on your cuticles, it will last you close to eight months. I go through mine a bit quicker because I slather my feet in it, but a little goes a long way. Grab a polish of your choice, and top it off with a quick dry top coat. If you haven't tried the <a href="http://www.julep.com/freedom-topcoat.html">Julep Freedom Top Coat,</a> I suggest you do. I always love supporting local businesses (surprise! Julep is a Seattle-based brand!) and the bottle design is the smartest I've seen in a long time.</div>
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Even though it was 60 degrees the last two days in Seattle, it's still winter. And my skin still knows that. My skin is already dry, so in the winter - the thirst is real. To help combat that, I've welcomed a new addition to my skincare routine. </div>
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Up until recently, this was all I used on my face. On occasion I would take home a Cupcake face mask from work and use it on my nose only, but it's not a regular thing. </div>
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But now, this is Abby's skincare kit. Honey. Who woulda thunk it? I mean, now that I think of it, it makes a lot of sense. We use honey in so much stuff at Lush that using raw honey could only be better. </div>
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For my every day morning routine - this is all I do. I cleanse with Bioderma on a cotton pad to get any debris or excess mascara off in the morning. Then I spritz my face with <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Eau-Roma-Water/9999900408,en_US,pd.html#start=3">Eau Roma Water</a> toner water before slathering my face in <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Celestial/00407,en_US,pd.html">Celestial facial moisturizer</a> for all its soothing goodness. </div>
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Also, it's made with cocoa butter, almond milk, and vanilla water - so you smell like a damn vanilla milkshake. Not half pad. </div>
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But for a couple days week when I want to deep cleanse, I'll add in these guys. <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/Ultrabland/9999902749,en_US,pd.html">Ultrabland</a> is my go-two cleanser for in the shower, mainly because it feels so nice and the steam from the shower helps melt off the beeswax. It's lovely and it makes my face feel like a baby's butt. But since I shower at night mostly, Ultrabland is a nighttime cleanser for me. Some people like it in the morning, but I prefer just the Bioderma for morning. </div>
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But I recently discovered this neat trick from Margaret of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UNTo0HI78Q">ItsJustAesthetics</a> - put honey on your face as a mask! She specified using raw honey, which I found for a pretty damn good price at my local Trader Joe's. It doesn't have to be organic - because how can you tell if honey is organic anyway? You can't ask the bees to only pollinate on organic flowers.</div>
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In the morning, not every day but every few days, I take a little bit in the teaspoon and rub it all over wet skin while I'm doing other morning things (getting dressed, making breakfast, searching Tumblr). Make sure to get your hair out of your face or it will stick like crazy and don't put too much or it will drip off your chin. I use a spoon to take it out so I can still cook with the honey if I want. After 15 minutes or so, I'll rinse it off with water and a wet washcloth and my face smells and feels soft, toned, and clean. Honey is just a magical thing. Not only does it work as a humectant to retain moisture in the skin, but it also soothes the skin and has natural antiseptic qualities so it helps for breakouts!</div>
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Then I'll do the Eau Roma Water and Celestial moisturizer and I'm done! Make sure to get all the honey out of your eyebrows or they'll get sticky real fast.</div>
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What do you think? Would you put honey on your face? Just stay clear or bees or bears. </div>
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If you're wondering where I got my Bioderma, since it's not readily available in the U.S., I got mine from Uwajimaya in Seattle, but you can also buy it from<a href="http://www.escentual.com/bioderma/"> Escentual.com</a></div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-82424181058615812722015-01-26T19:17:00.000-08:002015-01-26T19:17:26.265-08:00InstaJanuary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first month of 2015 was a pretty busy one. But busy in the way that I want it to be busy. Not busy in the way December was busy. This was full of me time and adventures and good times with friends. This is the kind of month I want to be having on the regular. </div>
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I haven't been as active on this blog, but I've been plenty active on Instagram, which you can follow me <a href="http://instagram.com/abb3rz07">here if you feel so inclined</a>. I thought I'd share a bit of my month with you via my Instagram photos. As you can see, there were plenty of shows (including one huge one with Death Cab for Cutie at the Crocodile), and plenty of selfies. But also lots of this lovely weather we've been having. I took a day trip to Snoqualmie for a Twin Peaks day, I did a mini photoshoot with my friend Laurel the day of the NFC Championships, and spent many a day at Cupcake Royale in Ballard.</div>
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I'm making myself be more productive, even if being productive means just blogging. I've had lots of free time lately because of the after-Christmas lull when it comes to getting hours at work, so I have no excuse. No excuses!</div>
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I know, I know. I haven't done one of these in months. Months I tell you! But I have returned. My friend Laurel and I went for a walk earlier and took some photos for this here blog, and a little video for my YouTube channel.</div>
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We walked around the neighborhood right before sunset, and right after the Seahawks game - which we won. So no one was out. Everyone was still inside celebrating. We honestly heard people screaming from down the street. It was <i>that</i> loud. </div>
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First of all - how great is this sweater? It's pretty great. I found it at a yard sale in Tacoma a few years ago. </div>
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And for some stupid reason, I only started wearing the sweater a few months ago. And I thought I was going to sell it on Etsy. NOPE.</div>
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I'm glad I didn't sell it though - it's marvelous. I literally get compliments on it every time I wear it out. </div>
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But the sweater isn't the only great part of this outfit. My roommate Sarah and I found it at Gold Dogs Vintage in Fremont last week. I saw it up on the rack and thought "AUDREY HORNE." Yes. And it was only $19. For a Fremont vintage shop, that ain't too bad. </div>
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I paired the skirt with this crop top from Topshop. It fits so lovely, and goes with literally everything. </div>
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Also can we talk about how great my hair is fading? It was a bright turquoise, and now it's this lovely shade of seafoam. How do you like it?</div>
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You know how I said this year I was gonna go on more day trips? Well I've already held up my end of the bargain, world!</div>
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My friend Holly invited me out to take photos in Snoqualmie Falls and North Bend on our day off and I instantly responded with "HELL YEAH." </div>
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So we took the 45-minute drive Thursday morning out to the Falls with coffee in hand, and went on a hike. It was clear in Seattle that morning, but once we got into Snoqualmie, the rain started coming - as did the fog. </div>
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This was the best shot I could get of the Great Northern (or the Salish Lodge in real life), and the fog completely washed over the Falls. </div>
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To get a better view of the Falls, we took the hike down the trail to the boardwalk over the river.</div>
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But once we got to the bottom of the hill, the boardwalk was closed. So no Falls for us that day, but I did get to find out that I'm not in shape. So that was fun.</div>
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After taking the long hike back up the hill, we drove into downtown North Bend, or the fictional town of Twin Peaks.</div>
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More fog, but this time it made for some eerie goodness. Laura Palmer, nooooo!</div>
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<br />We even stepped into the Double R to see how much they'd kept it intact, but there were no commemorative mugs to take home. Now that I think of it, we should have ordered a damn fine cup of coffee and a piece of cherry pie. Oh well, maybe next time.</div>
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Are you a fan of Twin Peaks? I've been watching the show on Netflix this last month and I'm loving it. I need to do an Audrey-inspired outfit one of these days. </div>
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I haven't honestly done an outfit post in months. But since I did a countdown last year of my favorite looks of the previous year, I figured I'd do another one this year. It's only fair. My style has come a long way. And I promise to get back to outfit posts soon. I just need to convince my roommates to go shooting with me. </div>
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... my favorite looks of last year!</div>
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This look featured two of my favorite thrifted finds ever in the history of time (Oxfords and sweater), and of course denim.</div>
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I wore this outfit out to lunch with Lana and Sarah one day, and I still love it. It's so very 90s, and my hair looked great that day. </div>
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I've only worn this skirt a handful of times, but whenever I do - I feel so sparkly and glamorous. This was no different. Also it was the first time I realized that my hair looks best on the third day.</div>
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This day with Lindsay was super fun running around the Kids Gig, and this muscle tank was just about the coolest thing I've ever found at Hot Topic (little did I know I'd be working there 5 months later). Also the teal shorts! TEAL DENIM SHORTS!<br />
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I finally got to rock this flawless denim jacket for an outfit. Flawless denim is always a must. </div>
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Any time I get to feel like Alex Turner is a good time. Black jeans and a well-fit blazer? Sexy as fuck.</div>
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This was the first outfit I posted all year, and it's still one of my favs. One of my favorite band tees with a perfect oatmeal sweater? Hell yeah.<br />
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I don't know what it was about that last look that I loved so much. Maybe it's fact that mom got this cardigan in Texas? Maybe it's the fact that this dress was $1 at a yard sale? Maybe it's the beginning of my Stevie Nicks phase (which should be just a Stevie Nicks LIFE at this point, amiright?)<br />
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Check out last year's top looks: <a href="http://thegeekindisguise.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-13-outfits-of-2013.html">Top 13 Outfits of 2013</a><br />
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I finally finished my room to the point where I could upload a room tour on YouTube - so I thought I'd include it here on my blog. And to be totally honest I completely forgot I took these pictures. So here we go!</div>
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Here's my record collection (which has now grown a bit since Christmas).</div>
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Along with my shoes (and my shitty wallpaper).</div>
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My vanity, and poster corner. I couldn't not put my posters up.</div>
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Some art.</div>
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My candle collection, along with my old-ass projector that mom found.</div>
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One of my new favorite candles, Neroli and Eucalyptus from Pomme Frites Candle Co.</div>
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My closet.</div>
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And where the magic happens (cue MTV Cribs music).</div>
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I love these posters. And my pillows. Aren't they great? </div>
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So what do you think of my room? I fucking love it. And guess what? It's my own! I can do whatever I want with it! I can have boys -- cough -- men over. Yay for grownup things!<br />
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I haven't talked to y'all in awhile - how is everything? How is life? Did you have a good Christmas? Did you party your brains out on New Years? Here's what I've been up to. At least since we last spoke.</div>
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I have been working two jobs (Hot Topic and Lush, both at Southcenter Mall), and running around Seattle like a chicken with its head cut off. I've been back home a few times. I've been running on 5 hours of sleep a night on average. I've almost finished watching The Killing on Netflix. I've started Twin Peaks on Netflix. I've been hanging out with a man. I got a record player for Christmas. I prefunked on Smirnoff and Red Bull on New Years before seeing Reignwolf shred like they always do, and didn't get back to my house for the night until 5 a.m. </div>
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It's been crazy. It's been wild. It's been exciting. And it's been a perfect way to end 2014 and jump into 2015. </div>
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These are some photos I took of my roommates on New Years Eve. We all looked pretty cute, and I wanted some memories from that night, since I knew it was going to be great. </div>
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This is Sarah.</div>
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Here's me. Obv.</div>
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This is Laurel - she's staying with us until she finds her own place. But we're glad to have her for the time being.</div>
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And this is Sonnet.</div>
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I titled this post Something From Nothing for several reasons. It was one of my favorite songs of the year, from one of my favorite bands, Foo Fighters. It was the song that kicked off their series Sonic Highways - one that followed the band through recording the album of the same name all the way across the country. </div>
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And it's how I want to start the year. Last year was one of the best years of my life. I made some of the best friends I've ever found in this city, ones that have changed my life so much for the better - whether they're still here or not. I finally made the big move. I did it. I made it here. But I have so much more to do with it. I can't just be here and that be enough. I need to make something out of this great situation I've made for myself. I need to make a life for myself - one that includes all these new people I've found. </div>
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2014 brought me to a better place, both geographically and emotionally. I've surrounded myself with supportive and encouraging people, ones that have helped me realize my full potential. Ones that have pushed me to make things happen without making me feel ashamed of where I have come from.</div>
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Now that I'm settled, and Christmas is over - I'm going to get back into blogging, and back into my life. I'm going to go on more adventures. I'm going to have full and meaningful relationships. I'm going to take day road trips. I'm going to explore my neighborhood. I'm going to kiss more people. I'm going to take more photos. </div>
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So while I'm not going to make any concrete resolutions - all the things in that last paragraph are my promises to myself. </div>
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I'm going to make something of 2015. Last year gave me a pretty good clean slate to work with.</div>
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If you hadn't noticed by my videos from the last month and a half - I have teal ombre hair. <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhND-lN7jzsxj-l0ac_hryen244AiD9IQhQxXa2tJdCdSPGJryPBluM_Dsq1neEkM23rfhMc4_DkW7sHwQrI2kMnB1C1SZ083s3_0UW9j232rHmqAGemC4DGCDPnTqF-GfvhXn0mUFCj1M/s1600/IMG_3879.jpg" width="800" /></div>
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I've been loving it a whole lot, but with this fabulous color comes a lot of upkeep. And that's more upkeep than I normally need.</div>
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As far as shampoos go - I use Blousy and Trichomania shampoo from Lush the most regularly. They're the most gentle on my hair, and the least stripping. Yay!</div>
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For conditioner - I use a nice rich detangling one like American Cream. The lanolin in American Cream is especially nice for processed hair - because once the hair has been bleached, it wants to stick together a lot more so knots happen way more often. It's kind of obnoxious. So with American Cream, I also use R&B leave-in conditioner. Basically condition the shit out of your hair.</div>
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For those days when you don't really want to wash your hair but feel the need to - a dry shampoo is a must. It stretches out the time between washes, thus making the color last longer because you're washing it less. Math! My favorite is No Drought from Lush (I know, I know - I'm a broken record...but hey - it works!)</div>
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Well my fellow rainbow-haired friends - I hope those tips helped. I know they've been keeping my color strong and vibrant!<br />
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-27633486301495702122014-11-27T02:13:00.001-08:002014-11-27T02:18:13.271-08:00Being Thankful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've haven't liked Thanksgiving for a long time.</div>
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I've only known death in my family once. Twelve years ago my maternal Grandmother died, and ever since then family holidays have never been the same. Every year I look at my mom working her ass off trying make everything perfect and trying to make my Grandfather happy (which he never truly is), and for a long time I turned a blind eye to it. It was about food, the parade, and the National Dog Show. Tupperware, lots of leftovers, and the start of the shopping season. And it wasn't until I got sick my senior year of high school that I truly knew what it meant to be thankful. I was thankful for my own life, for my sister's life, and for the lives of the rest of all the people that I knew and loved.</div>
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It was that point when I started paying attention to the memories and the decisions that I made and what they meant for my future. I mean, it was also the end of my high school life, so that probably had something to do with it too. But most high school seniors hadn't had a brush with death and an uncertain future like I had. It was scary. It was humbling. And it was eye-opening. </div>
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After that year, I paid attention to my life. And I remembered what I was thankful for.</div>
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This year is different. It's different for many reasons.</div>
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Six weeks ago my sister was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Fuck that. She's been such a badass through this all, and I can't express how proud I am of her more. Last week she got half her thyroid taken out, and all she can say day is day is, "I'm just really sleepy." </div>
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If I was her, I would be so angry. But not Libby. Libby doesn't cry when she has her own problems. Libby cries when her pet rat has to be put down. Libby cries when her childhood best friend accidentally fatally shoots himself in the head. Libby cries for others. And I'm so thankful for how strong she is. The only thing I could do when I heard that she had cancer was escape my house for the night and get drunk with my friends and wallow when a guy I liked didn't come back and want to make out with me. What she did? She made jokes about it on Facebook. <i>"The funniest thing is how much more graduation money I'm going to get than you."</i> Really, Libby? You sassy little shit.</div>
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And for right now, Libby is cancer-free. Boo yeah. </div>
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This year is different because it's probably going to be my 85-year-old Grandfather's last holiday season. My mother had to call 911 on several occasions for him last Summer, and we just wanted September to go away forever. He almost died so many times that it was almost obnoxious the last time. But through all that, he's still here. I don't know what to think, because he's not happy. He hasn't truly been happy since Grandma died, and that's why the holidays kind of suck. But this year I'm going to make them not suck, if just for his sake. Maybe we'll make him some edibles for Christmas. Get him stoned. I dunno.</div>
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Through all of this I'm still here. And everyone else is still here. And I'm thankful for this life that I've been given. So I couldn't care less about your new recipe for a vegan pumpkin pie, or your cute little Pinterest-y DIY decorations. I couldn't care less about the "outrageous" Black Friday sales. I couldn't care less about the shallow, wasteful, capitalist holiday that Thanksgiving has turned into in this country. But I care about my life. And that's what this Thanksgiving is about for me. I'm thankful for all the opportunities and privileges I've had, as someone that has grown up in a relatively safe, but also sheltered community. </div>
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I'm thankful for what my parents have given me.</div>
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I'm thankful that my health has consistently gotten better every year.</div>
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I'm thankful that my father has never been laid off<span style="color: #0000ee;"> from his job.<u><br /></u></span></div>
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I'm thankful that I've found a group of friends that make me feel not only safe, but wanted.</div>
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I'm thankful that I've never experienced depression, betrayal, or true fear. </div>
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I'm thankful that my family isn't full of bigoted assholes.</div>
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I'm thankful that the women in my life have taught me to be a feminist.</div>
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I'm thankful that - as a woman - I've never been assaulted.</div>
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I'm thankful that - with all the unrest in the world surrounding Ferguson Missouri - I get to be angry about issues that don't "directly concern me" instead of terrified.</div>
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I'm thankful that I don't have to walk down the street every day afraid that someone will shoot me dead because of the color of my skin. </div>
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So when you're watching the parade today, remember that there are hoards of protesters taking a route parallel to the Thanksgiving Day Parade because of Ferguson. Because of what happened to Michael Brown. And because of what <i>didn't</i> happen to Darren Wilson.</div>
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Be thankful for what you have, but not blind to what others don't have. Be thankful for what you have, not what you need to get at 8 p.m. at Best Buy. </div>
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This post is a long time coming. For the fact that it's been sitting as a draft for about a month and I've also been coveting this perfume for three years. THREE. YEARS.</div>
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This, my friends, is Black Amber. And yes, it comes in this badass pouch. </div>
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I literally have been wanting this perfume since I tried it at the Blush Beauty Bar three years ago when I was in Portland for Musicfest Northwest. Every time I went back I put some on and literally the next day I could still smell it on my skin. </div>
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So I finally gave in last month and bought it. And guess what? I freaking love it. </div>
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If you like leather, cognac, amber, musk, patchouli, and anything dark and mysterious and witchy, you need this perfume.</div>
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Last month, whilst in Portland, I picked up a disposable camera from a Rite Aid downtown. Why? I'm not entirely sure why, but I wanted to capture a little bit of my trip on film, and this was the quickest way of doing so. I've seen a couple people do whole series on disposable cameras, and they always turn out so dreamy.</div>
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I love the clarity of digital and the
fact that you can take thousands of frames and delete most of them is a
nice luxury, but there's something about waiting for film to be
developed that you don't get with digital. Will all the prints turn out?
Will they be too dark? Did I capture something I don't remember
capturing? What the hell did I use all these 27 exposures on? I want
them now! </div>
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It's the anticipation that makes these frames that much more special.
The only sort of editing I did on the digital prints was slight
brightening on a few of the darker photos. Two exposures didn't really
turn out, but for the most part I'm happy with what I got. </div>
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When my friends and I were down at the food trucks, this was the point
when we walked by Hozier sitting on the sidewalk eating a sandwich and
we kept walking, like <i>idiots. *stupidstupidstupid* </i>Oh well, he's coming back on tour in February, so I won't give up that chance again. Ugh.</div>
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The rest of the shots I used in the city, buildings and parks, all my favorite parts of Portland. Even with the new cars, the familiar green tinge of the coloring makes these all look so vintage. It's the kind of coloring that VSCO Cam-ers dream about. <i>Confession: I love using VSCO Cam.</i></div>
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I did get one decent shot from the Oregon Zoo, a.k.a the saddest zoo known to man.</div>
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Now more city photos. </div>
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This was the location Ghost Adventures filmed at when they did an investigation in the Shanghai Tunnels in underground Portland. Part of me wanted to capture an orb or something.</div>
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Voodoo is always the last place I go to in Portland - mainly because I always bring grub home for friends. </div>
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But I didn't use all my exposures in Portland. I had several left, so I took the opportunity to take the cliche Seattle tourist photo on the rare occasion of being downtown (my roommate were at my landlord's office signing the lease on our new house!!!).</div>
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But I used the rest in Gig Harbor - on a particularly grey afternoon downtown. </div>
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Yes I was taking pictures while I was driving. So call the cops.</div>
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Someone had just left this boat down at the Jerisich Marina to sink. It was quite sad.</div>
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It's weird looking at these shots from Gig Harbor, because I never really photograph my little town. It really is pretty, no matter how much resentment I feel toward it for being so damn boring all these years. </div>
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Anyway, because I get too deep into reflection about my hometown, enjoy these little bits of analog in this otherwise digital world.</div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16421124699215466153noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2609568922459502493.post-24731288838169852332014-10-31T14:56:00.001-07:002014-10-31T14:56:20.869-07:00Happy Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm back! Happy Halloween friends! I'm not doing anything particularly special this year - mainly because it's been a crazy week already and I still need to watch Hocus Pocus. And I'm moving to Seattle next week. Surprise! But, as I am on candy duty this year, I'm going as the Mad Hatter - because y'know GREEN HAIR. </div>
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Yeah, that's a thing now. But enjoy my makeup tutorial for my Burton Mad Hatter-inspired look for this ghoulish holiday!</div>
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Now go gorge on Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and Kit-Kats!</div>
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