These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things . . .

Hey All,

As you all know I am a broke college student, (Sad Face). And therefore, any purchase I make has to be one that I am really excited about. Lately,there have been a lot of things that have excited me, which is a good thing because I can share them all with you but my bank account isn't too happy with me!! I am the type of person that when I find something awesome I have to share it with everyone, and I mean everyone. So, why not share it all with you! Be prepared for me to shove these items down your throat because I really like them! So check it out!

Books Edition .

Series

The Hunger Games. You probably could have predicted this; everyone is obsessing about these books. My sister Ali read these books awhile back and oftened raved about them, trying to convience me to read them. Usually I am the one telling my sister about amazing books so for the roles to be reversed... It was damaging to our relationship. Secretly I have always wanted to read them but didn't want to give her the satisfaction.Eventually, I caved. Going behind her back to take each book when I didn't think she would notice; long story short, she caught me and I havent been able to shut up about them since. After they released the trailers for the book, I am even more out of control. I am not the kind of person to read a book just because they are releasing a movie for it and I really don't like when people see a movie and suddenly think they "read" the book because they saw the movie... I am talking about you Twilighters. I loved Edward Cullen before R-Patz ! So don't just see the movie people. Or see the movie and then read the book. Read the book first because I promise you will not be disappointed.

Book

After being inspired by the Hunger Games, I have been really into sci-fi books. But, I am a girl and from time to time I want a sappy, heart warming, easy read. Nicohlas Sparks. He is my "sappy novel" cocaine. I read his books knowing of the emotion rollercoaster I am about to encounter. It's vicious! Unfortunately, I just can't seem to quit them. Awhile back I read "The Lucky One" and immediately feel in love with it. It is by far my favorite Sparks book! (Yes, it is better then The Notebook! I said it.) And now that they are turning it into a movie and none other then Zac Efron is playing the lead male character. I have read it another two times since I heard this news, just to picture Zac (the object of many of my fantasy's) as Logan. Just think, Zac Efron, marine, love story, and dogs. A few of my personal favorites. How could one resist!

I hope you all enjoyed reading about my favorite books at the moment ! I am thinking about posting a new favorite thing every Sunday! So keep watch!

And for those who have not seen this trailer yet. Enjoy!

Nice Bow . . .

Hey all, awhile back I said I was going to upload how I achieved the "hair bow" look. And I just finally got around to making a video for it ! So check it out! Hopefully you enjoy and maybe you yourself can give it a try!!

-Vic xox

Hi There, Hairbow . . .

So I have not got the opportunity to blog in a little while being so busy with school and work . . . But I wanted to share something with you all that I discovered a couple weeks ago and love.. The HAIRBOW! Its just so pretty! I will be posting a video on how to create this look very soon! So stick around . . .

The Beautiful Uncut Hair Of Graves . . .

Ah, the boredom of a winter day. Whenever I enter boredom I love playing with my hair pulling and primping and this Christmas my sister got me this amazing new curling iron. Not having much to do today I finally has the chance to play around with it. I discovered that this curling iron is possibly the best I have ever had. It produces beautiful waves that I have been attempting to perfect forever! Below I have added pictures of the finished product and what I items I used to complete this look. If you too want to try out this hairstyle I have put together a youtube video that you can check out here or on my channel! Thanks All!

-Vicki xxo

And The Finished Look . . .

Bun. . . Anyone?

I have always loved the look of a bun. But lately my bunning, has been flat and floppy. I recently cut my hair shorter and found that my buns were not as full as I wanted them to be and they often fell to the side. Stumbling on StumbleUpon one night I came across something magical! The sock bun! Many of you may have heard about this already but for those who haven't... The sock bun is a big beautiful bun that uses a rolled up sock as a foundation! It is so easy and the results are awesome! If you are a fan of the Kourtney Kardashian bun this is a fast and easy way to create it without fussing over your hair!

MATERIALS: All you need is a sock (the longer and thicker; the better!), an elastic, and scissors!

DIRECTIONS:

 Secure hair on top or back of the head, using a ponytail.

Pull hair through the doughnut/rolled sock.

Roll the hair through the doughnut/rolled sock. OR using pins arrange hair around the foundation until it is completely covered and you are satisfied!

Below I have added my own video on how I like to do my sock bun. It is harder to do with layered hair/shorter hair like mine so keep that in mind. I tend to like the messy look as you can tell. But if you want a more clean slicked back look, straightening your hair is helpful. Hope you like!

If you want more of an explanation of the sock bun check out the link below. The video also demonstrates how sock buns can create beautiful, no heat curls! !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FV-YO46E8Y

Have fun!!

From The Kitchen, To Your Hair . . .

I am constantly looking for ways to avoid hair products that are full of chemicals and cause build up. Recently I came across a list of iteams that you can find in your kitchen that you can use in your hair! Yay! Not only are you avioding these chemicals and build up; you know what is actually being put in your hair and its cheap!

Baking Soda!

Baking Soda pretty much kicks ass. I mean it can be used in so many different ways from oudour, to teeth, to hair! Yes, hair. The truth is, Shampoo is an asshole. We use it and yes it temperarly cleans are hair but it also leaves us with horrible amounts of build up on our hair. Yuck! Yes, your hair may look shiny and health after using a specific shampoo but truth is, that is not your hair! It's a glossy coating and hardly does this shine last long and your hair gets dirty easier. So the solution, apart from buying extremly expensive organic shampoos; try this! Once a week add 3 Tbsp. of baking soda to 3 Cups of water. After shampooing rinse your hair and then pour the baking soda mix throughtout you hair and follow by conditioning. Once you have done this, you will be left with shiny and silky hair, and it really will feel brand new.

Eggs!

This one is really simple and is great for dry or brittle hair! Go ahead, whip up one or two eggs (depending on your volume of hair) and rub them into dry hair. Cover with a towel or shower cap and leave on 15 minutes before washing out. And please remember when you are washing the egg out that the water is not too hot! Unless you want cooked egg chuncks all throughout your hair! So again, NO hot water, instead cold water!

Molasses or Maple Syrup!

I have actually never heard of this one before! And when I read it I thought for sure that putting these ingredients in your hair would lead to a huge mess and it would be extremely sticky, but I was surprised! For anyone who has dry hair or just wants a boost this is for you and remember to use real maple syrup or malasses to help produce better results. Pour either of these things (you can dilute the molasses with water if it’s too thick to scrub in) on dry hair. Wrap with plastic wrap or cover with a good shower cap. Leave on for 20 minutes. Wash as you normally do. Also, did you know that ingesting Molasses daily can help clear up acne and streghten hair and nails. Interesting . . .

Apple Cidar Vinegar!

I have always heard great things about apple cidar vinegar and I was really impressed by the results! If you suffer from dandriff or just want beautiful hair this is for you! All you have to do is mix

 1 Tbsp of apple cider vinegar to 2 cups of water and shake well. After shampooing and conditioning pour mixture throughout hair, after you can either leave your hair or give it one more rinse.

Olive Oil!

Olive oil is great for all hair types and is truly amazing! To moisturize and strengthen:  1/2 cup of olive oil in the microwave for 15 seconds (or heat on very low for a few minutes) – just until it’s warm enough to matter, but not so hot that it burns your skin. Apply to damp (not dripping!) hair. Wrap with plastic wrap or cover with a warm towel. Leave this on for 20 minutes to an hour, and then shampoo out as usual. To smooth and shine: Put a scant 1/2 tsp of olive oil in your palms and rub. Then apply to the top of your hair, moving downward.

And there it is! I hope you all try these and have awesome results!