Weekend Shoping: Things I Didn't Buy Today (& Some I Did)

Hello lovely ladies!  I went shopping today to pick up a bottle of OPI's "Alpine Snow" nail polish. I love the look of white opaque nails so I can't wait to try this formula (I already have "funny bunny" but it's too sheer.)

First, I'll show the things I got:

This pretty Love 21 floral print skirt from Forever21. I don't own a floral printed skirt so this one was fun...and at $17.50 I won't feel bad if I ever tire of it:

It's really cute for the summer. This is from their contemporary line so the sizes and lengths are a better fit.

I also got this bright, pretty coral colored ruffle top:

I don't own any garments in this color, so it's a nice addition to my wardrobe (I am really into brights and patterns lately...but my tried and true black is still my go-to when I am not feeling a splash of color in my daily ensemble.)

Then I got a necklace and a ring ($5.80 and $2.80 respectively):

The key ring was just a fun little purchase. Not sure how often I will wear it but I think the concept is cute.

Because I'm obsessed with the super-long v-neck Victoria's Secret PINK tees, I picked up this black and white one...you know, because a girl can never have enough cute tees:

...and I did in fact pick up the bottle of "Alpine Snow" which was one of the main reasons I went shopping:

Now I'm going to show you the things I didn't buy, for various reasons:

Number 1, this dress for Forever 21. I felt it was too big and just kind of overwhelmed my figure. It was a good length though, which I can't safely say for most of their dresses (ahem, Forever 21, time to throw some longer hemlines on your dresses!):

Then, there are these 3 dresses from Macy's.  The first two were super uncomfortable. I know. They are both  adorable and cute but for some reason they just felt super uncomfortable and stiff on. Gosh they're cute though (I think it was just over $100, all of them cost between $99-$130.)

Ugh I know. So cute. I have NO idea why it just didn't feel right on. Maybe I need to give these another shot and go and try them on with heels and a proper bra.

Both white dresses were by the brand Taylor, size 4.  The third dress was by Nine West. I loved it but the neckline bothered me. Why am I so picky? I didn't like that the dress had a collar.

 I found a BCBG generation dress that I tried on as well that was almost identical to the one above, without a collar but it was too short!  The search continues...

While shopping, I also picked up all of these soaps for our home. I love Bath and Body Works soaps, I have them in every bathroom of the house and also in our kitchen. I know this is going to sound super girly, but I love having pretty smelling soap everywhere because it makes me feel happy when I wash my hands. I know. I'm a weirdo.

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I also wanted to mention that I did go and check out MAC's "To the Beach" line and I didn't buy a thing. The only product that really intrigued me was the "hipness" blush but I didn't love the formula when I swatched it. I was so excited about this line based on all of the rave blog and YouTube reviews but I think since I tend to stick to the same products over and over (I don't change my day to day look) that it's hard for me to get products I know I won't use more than a few times.

For some reason, Bobbi Brown's blushes just appeal to me more texture and application wise. I do own MAC blushes but I think I prefer Bobbi Brown.  I also liked the bright blue liner pencil from To the Beach but I wasn't sure how much use I'd get out of it so I decided to pass.

xoxo,

Veronika.

Captains' Curse

England captain Rio Ferdinand is out of the World Cup after injuring his knee after clashing with after a clash with Emile Heskey during training. Matthew Upson has been called up as Rio's replacement....*sobs*

Didier Drogba is a major doubt for the World Cup after injuring his elbow in the Ivory Coast's 2-0 win over Paraguay.

England squad at Heathrow to leave to South Africa -

Never forget the pillow...

Fabio famously dropped Theo Walcott out of the squad...

Nike's "No More Talk"

Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ashley Cole at Niketown in London...

The event is for the players to bid farewell to the england fans before departing for the WC

Rooneys leaving San Carlo restaurant

Wayne Rooney and son, Kai...

Wayne spent some time with wife Coleen and son, Kai before leaving for the World Cup...

Should've Said No: La Roche Posay Acne Cream Review- My Skin is Peeling and Burning Off

This morning my email inbox greeted me with this:

Umm...what a coincidence since this was the exact product I was going to post about. I mentioned in a previous post that I had accidentally purchased the above product instead of my beloved La Roche Posay Targeted Breakout Corrector acne treatment (that I use preventatively if I feel a pimple coming on.) Note the differences:

The one on the left is my beloved "Targeted Breakout Corrector" and the one on the right is the enemy!

I purchased the new acne treatment last Friday. I decided to try it out on an area on my chin where I thought I might have a pimple thinking it was similar to the other formula. I was wrong. So very very wrong.

I knew something wasn't right when my skin was unusually red and splotchy the next morning, but I brushed it off. I didn't ever imagine it would get as bad as it is.

I continued to use the product and by Monday I had a large pimple develop. I squeezed it (I know, I know) and put this cream over it. Worst idea ever. Now my entire chin area (both left and right sides) is peeling so badly that even my makeup just peels right off throughout the day. I have slept with Eucerin Calming Cream slathered onto my skin and it's not getting better. (HELP!)

Here's what it looks like with makeup on: (gross, peeling)

This is after using my Clarisonic brush to try and slough off the dry, peeling skin (my skin hasn't looked this horrible in years! why oh why did I switch my routine?)

...and here's what my skin is like now, slathered with Eucerin (I am also peeling anywhere else the cream touched my skin:)

Sooo attractive, I know. My husband loves this look!  

I'm not really sure what else I can do to stop this peeling. I am using the richest cream I own but it just seems to continue to peel and be super dry every day. If anyone has any tips, please for the love of God tell me! (I might try Aquaphor next- let me know if you think that might help!)

Before I go on, I want to say I LOVE LA ROCHE POSAY PRODUCTS! Their face wash, sunscreen and the other acne treatment I use are my HOLY GRAIL products, but this one is just too strong for my sensitive skin and didn't work for me.  Like completely destroyed my skin (thank God I only used in in my chin area.)  I do love everything else from their line that I've tried, so this is NOT a product-bashing post, just a warning.
 

I wanted to warn you ladies because I talked about the product when I bought it and I don't want anyone else with sensitive skin to go out and get it and hurt their skin like I have (and yes, it actually hurts from being so dry, peeling and cracking.)  

In other news, I had an event last night and I wore my tried and true Club Monaco Dress:

and here's some shots of Candice and I at the actual event (thank goodness the lighting in these pics is hiding the peeling!)

funny how in the darker photo our hair looks completely different (darker):

Thank you so much for reading!  Have you ever used a product that messed up your skin or hair? Let me know in the comments below...

and, as always, ask me anything- on formspring!

xoxo,

Veronika.

Julia Roberts Hairstyle

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If there is one affair that anybody knows about Julia Roberts that is that she has a smile to die for and admirable blubbery continued beard to annihilate for. Julia Roberts is one appealing woman that knows how to get the attending of the season. Back it comes to Julia's hairstyles she is assured but yet still graceful. Julia's hairstyles alter from time to time. One ability account Julia with her ablaze red continued bound ringlets, about Julia has become actually able with her looks throughout the years.

Some hairstyles Julia has worn, one would accept to do a bifold booty aloof to accomplish abiding it was the Erin Brokovich star, like the time she chopped off all of her admirable beard and died it albino that was a adventuresome move that she got alloyed reviews on. About Julia is still a admired amidst many. Julia's hairstyles can ambit from up styles with beggared bangs, continued albino waves, nice ponytails and characteristic bangs with height. Julia consistently looks abundant back it comes to her hair. She has a continued shaped face that makes it absolute to actualize average breadth shags with bangs as able-bodied as accepting layered and cone-shaped cuts. We actually adulation Julia's bound little ringlets and she has been apparent in so abounding movies including "My best accompany wedding" area her beard aloof has a calligraphy of its own.

If you appetite to accept beard like one of America's best admired sweethearts like Julia, you are in luck if you accept accustomed coiled hair. Don't get beat if you don't accept accustomed curls you can consistently get a perm or if perms are not your affair you can consistently calculation on your accurate crimper adamant or rollers to do the trick. Some beard dyes can be done at home if you accept the skills, contrarily to get Julia's red locks a stylist is recommended if you appetite authentic perfection.