Sunday Steals

Holy COW! I have been so busy lately between teaching an evening makeup certification class at my work, as well as my day teaching, plus the salon and of course shopping at ULTA I haven't had a second to stop! Let me just fill you in on a few of the goodies I recently picked up!

• Everyone has been going crazy over my newest obsession... NYX Roll on Shimmer ($3.99). These come in a variety of colors and are so easy to put on. When in a rush you can't beat this, just a quick roll over each lid and you are all set, no brush or applicator needed. The glittery reflections will be with all day and I promise you at least 3 people will stop you and ask you what your wearing! One of the reasons I love ULTA so much is that most of the time you can get NYX buy one get one 50% off!





here is a few of the ones I have picked up



seriously don't we all leave Ulta with our hands looking like this?





•  LAURA GELLAR Ready Set Glow Collection ($39). I have to say I am a huge fan of value kits and I try really hard to pick the ones that will be worth it for you to spend an extra few bucks on.  I truly cant get enough of the Baked Body Frosting that comes in this kit. It is an ultimate bronzer that has been done in an oversized container so you are getting a real bang for your buck! What I love most about it is that it can be used every where, I have been putting it on my face neck chest and shoulders to give that just off the beach glow! They also chose to include just the right sun kissed Baked Blush- Bora Bora. It really is a good pairing and can be all your wear on your face.  The kit also includes a large body puff and a double sided brush.

• I grabbed an amazing eye kit while I was there as well, this would be great for someone who is looking for an instructional kit on how to get the perfect eye. LORAC'S Close Up Pro Eye Tutorial ($39). This kid includes, an eye shadow trio, black cream eyeliner, behind the scenes eye primer, pro mascara in black (which I have grown quite fond of), a double sided brush and of course your tutorial booklet.  The amount of product you get in this kit is well worth the money because a good mascara can cost you at least $20.

• I could not complete a blog without talking about my favorite cosmetic brand as of late- Benefit! I picked up a kit they had in store called The Benefit Besties Set ($12). Unfortunately, this kit does not  seem to be available online. But it is totally worth the trip. It includes a mini "That Gal" brightening face primer (great for the undereye!) and a mini Some Kind a Gorgeous which is a 'foundation faker". It gives the face the apperance of full coverage without the heavy coating of product, it has a smooth translucent finish. The fact that you can sample these two products that when purchased seperately in full size portions total $59.00 for the small price of $12, makes this an easy buy that you will not regret.

 As a follow up to a previous blog I have to tell you how much I am loving the Not Your Mothers Way to grow shampoo and conditioner ($5.99 I told you guys about. It has added strength and length to my hair as it promised. I am strongly endorseing this product and have purchased it again for a second time! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Thanks for reading and Stay Beautiful,

Scissor Hands Jill

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Saturday Shop Talk

 Let's talk about everything from my Walmart pool to the Royal Baby! I'll give you the topics, you can talk "amongst" yourselves... or with me!

•   North West- I know this is coming a little bit late and it is old news but, Yikes....  Kim, what were you thinking.... or weren't you? Enough said on that one.

• My Walmart pool!- I can officially blame my lack of weekend blogging on the $350 backyard oasis that me and Frankenstein treated ourselves too. If you have the space I highly recommend it! It is literally all you need to keep cool and really is quite nice for the affordable price.
  

•  Wolverine- Holy Hugh Jackman, seriously how hot is he? Me and my  main squeeze went to see the new Wolverine movie and it was an afternoon well spent. Lots of shirtless scenes and an interesting storyline made for a great show!
  

• Movie and popcorn/soda- We spent $32.50 to see a matinee and grab a medium popcorn and soda. If we waited for this movie to be on demand the total cost would have been about $9.50. How is it that they can get away with charging $8.00 for old popcorn??

•   Highlights- I changed my hair.... what else is new right? Went from face framing highlights to a partial. Summer time just makes me want to bust out the sun in and become a blonde again! What about you? Have you made any seasonal changes to your style?

• What's for dinner?- Tonight I made one of my favorites found on Pinterest, a Ravioli Bake. I use only P&S ravioli and I add an Italian dressing dry seasoning packet as opposed to the actual dressing to help thicken up the sauce. Check out the recipe here. It is super easy to make and only takes about 10 mins to prep. You will love it and I enjoy that I always have some left over for later in the week!

 

• Chinese Food- Looking for a great Chinese/ Asian Bistro in the South Jersey/Philly/Delco area? Look no further.... Sang Kee Asian Bistro/Noodle House has to be the best by far! Me and my Frankie can't get enough of this place!  I have to recommend the Chinese Pizza and the Chicken Skewers... YUM!

•  Last but not least the Royal Baby- I was on baby watch. Were you? I could not wait for this little HRH to get here. HOW awesome is it that Kate's not getting a nanny or nurse to help her. I mean come one women have been taking care of their babies all by themselves for years so why shouldn't she! Good for her for being seemingly down to earth! On a side note little Prince George has the hottest uncle ever...Harry you wild child you are my favorite ginger!

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 Well that pretty much sums it up I hope you all had a fantastic Saturday! I know I have!

Thanks for reading and Stay Beautiful,
Scissor Hands Jill

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Tuesday Tips Link Up

Hello Everyone! O how I have missed all of you! I took a brief break from blogging because of having my wisdom teeth out and YIKES I was not feeling beautiful, more like a chipmunk! But, I am glad to be back without my teeth but maintaining my wisdom.

Today on the blog I am linking up with Just Jacq . She is doing this awesome Tip Tuesday edition of her blog and this week I am her co-host. What else would Scissorhands talk about besides beauty, so today I am sharing my TOP 3 hair tips on beating the summer hair blues.
Friday, I took my Frankenstein to meet his favorite wrestler... the very sexy CM Punk, for his 31st birthday. This included standing outside all day in line in the blistering heat. I kept thinking about how my hair was holding up so well and it is probably all do to a combination of these 3 tips below. See for yourself!

after 4 hrs

after 6 hrs

Not to bad right??

TIP 1:

Have you ever had two parties at once on a busy and hot July Saturday? Even worse an outside afternoon wedding then evening reception? I know without a doubt that I have and normally my big concern is how crappy my hair will look by the second party.  Well fear no more ladies, I have perfected the method for good hair all day! 

First, complete your normal styling routine whether its curling, blow drying or flat ironing. Second -HAIRSPRAY. Which one your probably thinking? Any anti-humidity is good but my personal favorite is Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray-Strong Finish ($22.20). It has a great hold but doesn't leave the hair feeling crunchy like so many other sprays out there and helps fight frizz!

 Once you have gotten yourself together you are going to pack a small to go bag, include in there a brush, your hairspray and the sercret weapon to all day great hair.... Sauve Professionals Dry Shampoo($2.88).

 

After party Number 1 hold the dry shampoo can about 10 inches from your hair and spray it ONLY at the roots. I primarily spray at the nape of the neck were sweat loves to build up and at the front hairline. The dry shampoo is great for grabbing oils and drying them up. Rub in any excess with your fingers and the brush through your hair to have a just styled look. 

TIP 2:

Do you have beautiful curly hair but find yourself looking more like a Chia Pet as the day goes on?? Frizz can be so hard to manage and even tougher in the summer. Before styling when your hair is wet  try adding one of my favorite products, Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin .($14.46-AMAZON) 

It adds shine, detangles, replaces keratin, protects against heat, gives moisture but most importantly it closes and seals your cuticle layer making it more difficult for your hair to frizz! It will act as your first level of protection, hopefully what ever gel or mousse you are using is also an anti-frizz/ humidity product making beautiful, shiny curls a possibility all day! 

This is also great to help restore the hair after a long day of water activities. Helps to smooth and condition  the hair so that the chlorine won't leave it feeling like straw!

 

TIP 3: 

This is really one of my number one tips! If you are looking to curl your hair, wave it with an iron, or even flat iron, are you blow drying it first?? Well, stop it! Let your hair dry naturally first!  When your hair is wet add in the It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In Spray, and just let it dry on it's own. Normally, I will wash and spray at night and  let it dry to help cut down on my prep time in the morning. 

Why is that ? Well, how often do you realize that after you have finished blow drying, especially in the summer, that you need to go over your hair with a flat iron anyway because of the frizz?  When blow drying your own hair one of the hardest things to do is smooth out the cuticle- or outside layer of the hair strand. It is so hard to blow the air down the hair strand, which is necessary to close that cuticle, as opposed to up  the hair strand which roughs it up, because our arms just do not bend in away that it is comfortable to stand there and do it for 20 plus minutes. 

So, by letting your hair air dry prior to styling with an iron, you are protecting you hair from excess heat and helping to prevent additional frizz.  Once your hair has dried then go in and start styling it. This is also great because one of the worst things about summer is being under your blow dryer when its 90 degrees out side!

That pretty much sums it up! Do you have a summer styling problem? Ask away I'd be happy to help!

Thanks for reading and Stay Beautiful,
Scissor Hands Jill




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How It Works:

Tip Tuesday is a linkup party where you will have the chance to share your tips and advice on that week's theme. I will post the themes for the next month towards the middle/end of the previous month so that you have time to get your posts ready. This is a relaxed linkup-- if you have a past post that you're particularly proud of and follows the theme, feel free to use it! I only ask that you still create a new post to link back to this linkup. The following Tuesday I will choose my top 5 favorite tips and share it with you. If you are one of the top 5 chosen, I will email you by Monday letting you know so that you can brag about it to your readers!

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Your post has to be a tip or advice related to that week's theme. Be creative! All kinds of tips and advice are needed, from beginner to expert and simple to easy. Wordpress and Blogger blog tips are needed too! Remember, we don't all use the same platform. I do ask that you follow justjacq and the week's cohost in order to link-up. And don't forget to post a link back to justjacq and the cohost so that people can come visit!

Why should you link up?

Who doesn't love finding new blogs to read and forging friendships? It's pretty much why we all blog, am I right? But Tip Tuesday is more than finding new blogs. It's a collective of tips that we all spend time searching the internet for! Imagine all of your favorite and much needed tips collected in one space! Could anything be better?

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