Hello, hello! So I realized that I put a few videos up on how I got these extensions installed and a Q & A, but I haven't told you my opinion yet. I didn't want to make a big video about it so I decided to blog about it instead!
First, I would like to thank Pure Hair Extensions and Jennifer for this opportunity. It was a really fun experience and I don't regret it. To take you all with me while I get my hair done and everything was exciting and I am glad I could share it with you!
Unfortunately I had the extensions in for two weeks and I ended up taking them out :( . I really wanted to love these extensions but in the end, they just weren't for me. It wasn't like it was a nightmare or anything, I just think it was mostly because I am so use to clip in's and the certain look they gave me that having a different type was awkward. Now, just because they didn't work for me, doesn't necessarily mean they wouldn't work for somebody else. This is only my opinion and everybody has a right to their own.
I feel the hair would be better suited for somebody with medium to thick hair. Since my hair was so fine, when I tried to let my hair air dry (which is the reason I wanted extensions, to grow my natural hair) they didn't blend with my hair. The hair had a wave to it, but medium/thick wavy hair drys differently than finer hair so I had to do a lot to my natural hair to blend it which was what I was trying to move away from.
Also, I feel you would need longer hair for this type of extension because my shorter pieces underneath were showing. Since my natural hair was wavy and the extension hair wasn't as wavy it and dried in thicker waves, it just didn't work out :S.
I had a few pieces fall out as well which wasn't fun...I am happy that I am a do it yourself-er and put them back in myself haha. I think my hair was just too slippery and fine for this type of extension.
All in all I just feel these didn't work well for my hair and better suited for somebody with medium/thicker hair. This is just my opinion.
TTFN
Kelly XOX
1/16/11
I Need A New Camera!
Hey!! So as most of you know, I have recently been using my digital camera (Red Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3) to film my videos.
I decided to use this as my main camera because of the overwhelming response I got when I used it when my old (tape) video camera wasn't working properly. I love this camera, it takes awesome pictures (I used it as a scanner for pages I needed to send somebody and the quality was crazy!) and amazing high quality HD video!
The downside of this is that it is obviously made more to be a picture camera because it does not have all the features of a real full fledged video camera. For example, I can't zoom in while I am recording which is a huge downfall!! Another thing that really sucks is that it will only let me record for just over 8 minutes at a time. This is frustrating when I am trying to do a tutorial and have to constantly check the time on the camera to make sure it is still recording. I hate being rushed when I am trying to explain something! Which brings me to my last problem! I can't see myself (or the time) while I'm filming. This may seem pretty vain (y do you need to look at yourself while your filming Kelly!?) But it really does help to see where I am in the frame. Especially if I am doing a bun or something and the top of my head is chopped off....just doesn't work lol!
So I am going tomorrow to look into some video cameras. I just thought I'd do a post about it to see if any of you have any suggestions on what to get because I have no idea! I don't want to spend a crazy amount like $1000 or anything, but a good enough amount for a pretty decent camera. There are a few I have looked at online that seem pretty nice.
There are so many options out there, I just don't know what to choose. This is why I am excited to go to Best Buy tomorrow and talk to an actual person about my options! I definitely want a really high quality HD camera, if any of you have any ideas, they would be greatly appreciated!
TTFN!
Kelly xox
I decided to use this as my main camera because of the overwhelming response I got when I used it when my old (tape) video camera wasn't working properly. I love this camera, it takes awesome pictures (I used it as a scanner for pages I needed to send somebody and the quality was crazy!) and amazing high quality HD video!
The downside of this is that it is obviously made more to be a picture camera because it does not have all the features of a real full fledged video camera. For example, I can't zoom in while I am recording which is a huge downfall!! Another thing that really sucks is that it will only let me record for just over 8 minutes at a time. This is frustrating when I am trying to do a tutorial and have to constantly check the time on the camera to make sure it is still recording. I hate being rushed when I am trying to explain something! Which brings me to my last problem! I can't see myself (or the time) while I'm filming. This may seem pretty vain (y do you need to look at yourself while your filming Kelly!?) But it really does help to see where I am in the frame. Especially if I am doing a bun or something and the top of my head is chopped off....just doesn't work lol!
So I am going tomorrow to look into some video cameras. I just thought I'd do a post about it to see if any of you have any suggestions on what to get because I have no idea! I don't want to spend a crazy amount like $1000 or anything, but a good enough amount for a pretty decent camera. There are a few I have looked at online that seem pretty nice.
There are so many options out there, I just don't know what to choose. This is why I am excited to go to Best Buy tomorrow and talk to an actual person about my options! I definitely want a really high quality HD camera, if any of you have any ideas, they would be greatly appreciated!
TTFN!
Kelly xox
12/29/10
Christmas Haul
Hey everybody! I know I am not very good at keeping up with my blogs :S but I am trying! I thought I'd give you a glimpse of what I got for Christmas. These are my combined gifts from my boyfriend, parents, sister, friends, Santa, Secret Santa, boss and boyfriends parents! I am in no way bragging, just sharing my holiday with you :). I did not want to make a whole YouTube video out of it so I did a blog post instead.
So these aren't in any particular order basically in the order I took the pictures - random lol.
I got a three piece "Diva" Martini Set by De-Lite from my older sister Brandy, it is soo cute! It comes with two martini glasses and a 1-16 ounce shaker. They have hand painted closed eyes with eyelashes and cute sparkly designs!
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| 3 Piece "Diva" Martini Set |
So, at my work instead of feeling like you have to buy for everybody (because there are like 10 people that work together), we have a Secret Santa. This is where everybody pulls a name and we set a limit and buy for one person. We write down ideas to make it easier on the person who buys for you. My Secret Santa ended up being my boss and she went way over the budget! Here is what I got!
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| Mac Slick Black Greasepaint Stick |
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| Mac 210 Eyeliner Brush |
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| I Asked A Makeup Brush Roll And She Got Me A Mac One! :) |
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| Opened Makeup Brush Roll |
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| Mac Eyeshadow In Carbon |
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| Falsies Mascara! |
The next Few things are from my Parents and Santa!
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| Flash Tape (to prevent flashing when your blouse opens) |
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| Nylon Socks With Pads For High Heels |
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| Panty Hose! |
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| Hocus Pocus! I Love This Movie! |
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| Face Mask! |
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| Two Matching Mirrored Lamps For My Bedroom! |
I received the next few things from my boyfriend Dave!
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| Lap Top Cooler (to prevent the laptop from overheating) |
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| Air Purifier (the tenant below me smokes, and I have a very sensitive sense of smell :S) |
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| Laptop Speakers (they hook on the top of the screen!) |
I love getting gift cards! I recieved the Suzy Shier card from my sister, The Keg card from my Boss as part of my Christmas bonus as well as the Indigo Card.
I also got a purse from my boyfriend's parents that I am exchanging for a different one so I might post it up here later!
I just want to thank everybody for all the wonderful gifts! Even though I like getting gifts, I love giving them and seeing people's reactions even more! So that sums up what I got for Christmas! I hope everybody had great time with their Holidays!
TTFN, Kelly xox
11/29/10
I Love Christmas!
Of course when I was younger, it was all about the presents...or at least I thought it was. I got older and realized all the nostalgia the season brought. It just gives me a warm feeling inside. What really got me excited (aside from the gifts) was the atmosphere, the family and the fun of it all!
I celebrate Christmas, and of course this means a lot of different things to different people. Everybody has a right to their own opinion. I think the underlying message is that it is a time of giving and being selfless. No matter what the season means to you, I feel we can all agree.
Most think I am crazy since Christmas is hmmm...26 days away...We are still in November! To be honest, I haven't really been feeling the spirit the past few Christmases and it has been especially upsetting because this is usually my favourite season. It relieves me to be feeling it this early, the earlier it is the longer this happy feeling lasts! So for everybody who chooses to poke fun at the fact that I put my tree up a week ago and have the Christmas station constantly blaring on my car radio, let them! As long as it makes me feel good I will proudly wear my santa hat :) !
TTFN
Kelly
11/26/10
Holiday Hairstyle #2 Eva Longoria Inspired Updo
Here are just some pictures to show you my inspiration and a little comparison. Obviously they don't look identical, but this look is inspired by Eva's hair :).
Thanks for visiting!
TTFN
Kelly
10/18/10
Quick Shaving Tip!
If you are ever out of shaving cream and would like to moisturize your legs at the same time, use any hair conditioner! It makes your legs extra smooth and gives them some added moisture!!
TTFN!
Kelly xox
Kelly xox
10/4/10
Cable Trouble!
Hey guys! So I promised a blog everyday so here we go...I have never had cable my entire life living at my parents home. So basically I had settle for the rabbit ears and maybe five channels (depending on the weather lol). I mean once or twice while I was living at home we had satellite for maybe a few months but that's about it. So I am in my own apartment now and I have gotten accustom to my five channels. The problem is that some of these channels now are not working (that darn digital switch!) Not just any channels though, important channels, basic channels like 2,4,7,20 & 50! All missing now!! Since most of the shows I love to watch are on channel 50 this was a huge bother to me.
As many of you might not know, Canadians don't have access to everything on every website as American's do. A lot of sites will let you on, but if you try to watch a video it says something like "This video in not available in your area". Basically it looks for your computer I.P. Address and if it isn't American, your not watching it!
So, determined to watch these shows and dare to be Canadian at the same time, I found a bunch of websites that are Canada friendly. First we have www.ctv.ca for Gossip Girl, America's Next Top Model, Big Bang Theory and any other shows on the CW. I also found that I can also watch many of my MTV shows like Jersey Shore and Teen Mom on www.mtv.ca which was a huge relief! You can find so many other shows on www.globaltv.com like House, Hellcats and 90210! Not to mention you can find almost any movie on demand on www.letmewatchthis.com. The internet is somethingI definitely rely on from day to day. I Honestly dunno know how we ever survived without it.
Back to my main point. My tv's are becoming obsolete! I'm neglecting them and I'm starting to feel like they have no purpose other than being a big fashion faux pas in the room! So I finally decided to get cable! Yey!! I know, I know, you're probably thinking..."Why spend money on cable when you just said yourself you can watch everything online". Well the truth is, having tv is kind of like having the radio. Even though you have tons of songs on your Ipod, sometimes you just like the randomness of the radio. Also, despite all the awesome shows you can watch online, There are still ton of shows on Bravo etc...that I am unable to watch.
So I set up the time for my cable to arrive which was Monday October 4th. It was perfect because I have Monday's off. They were kind enough to inform me that they will be showing up between 9am and 5pm...I'm like "Thanks?". Anywho, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival and most ppl are telling me "ohhh they won't be there till late". Since I like to sleep in, I knew otherwise. They decided to show up at 10am. I heard no knocking but I received a phone call informing me that they showed up and I didn't answer the door... So I called them back wondering what the heck was going on because I never received a knock at my door. We figured out that since my apartment is behind a house (Even though it has it's own address) They went to the wrong house!!! Now I am being penalized because the cable ppl don't like to listen!!
So in conclusion, it wouldn't be that big of a deal BUT I was planning to take a trip from Saturday to Monday to visit my bf at his school which is an hour and a half away. I didn't go because I had to wait for the cable guy. :(
Thanks for letting me vent!
TTFN
Kelly xox
As many of you might not know, Canadians don't have access to everything on every website as American's do. A lot of sites will let you on, but if you try to watch a video it says something like "This video in not available in your area". Basically it looks for your computer I.P. Address and if it isn't American, your not watching it!
So, determined to watch these shows and dare to be Canadian at the same time, I found a bunch of websites that are Canada friendly. First we have www.ctv.ca for Gossip Girl, America's Next Top Model, Big Bang Theory and any other shows on the CW. I also found that I can also watch many of my MTV shows like Jersey Shore and Teen Mom on www.mtv.ca which was a huge relief! You can find so many other shows on www.globaltv.com like House, Hellcats and 90210! Not to mention you can find almost any movie on demand on www.letmewatchthis.com. The internet is somethingI definitely rely on from day to day. I Honestly dunno know how we ever survived without it.
Back to my main point. My tv's are becoming obsolete! I'm neglecting them and I'm starting to feel like they have no purpose other than being a big fashion faux pas in the room! So I finally decided to get cable! Yey!! I know, I know, you're probably thinking..."Why spend money on cable when you just said yourself you can watch everything online". Well the truth is, having tv is kind of like having the radio. Even though you have tons of songs on your Ipod, sometimes you just like the randomness of the radio. Also, despite all the awesome shows you can watch online, There are still ton of shows on Bravo etc...that I am unable to watch.
So I set up the time for my cable to arrive which was Monday October 4th. It was perfect because I have Monday's off. They were kind enough to inform me that they will be showing up between 9am and 5pm...I'm like "Thanks?". Anywho, I was anxiously awaiting the arrival and most ppl are telling me "ohhh they won't be there till late". Since I like to sleep in, I knew otherwise. They decided to show up at 10am. I heard no knocking but I received a phone call informing me that they showed up and I didn't answer the door... So I called them back wondering what the heck was going on because I never received a knock at my door. We figured out that since my apartment is behind a house (Even though it has it's own address) They went to the wrong house!!! Now I am being penalized because the cable ppl don't like to listen!!
So in conclusion, it wouldn't be that big of a deal BUT I was planning to take a trip from Saturday to Monday to visit my bf at his school which is an hour and a half away. I didn't go because I had to wait for the cable guy. :(
Thanks for letting me vent!
TTFN
Kelly xox
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