What I Wear-Burnout Tee And

When at all possible, I like to respond to my readers comments privately, however, I thought this one would be something other people might be interested in. 

           Andie Asked:"How do you care for your long hair? (shampoo,conditioner,etc) Andie :)"  

I'm far from the healthiest person, however I like to keep the food I eat and the products I put on my hair/body as natural as possible. In the last few years I did a little research on shampoo, coming to the conclusion that I no longer wanted to use shampoos with sulfates. The sulfates in regular shampoo actually strip you hair! Which can lead to thinning, unhealthy hair. So I switched to sulfate free shampoo. I currently use: L'oreal Reconstruct sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, Organix shampoo and conditioner and Renpure shampoo and conditioner. All are sulfate free and made of natural ingredients. They are a bit expensive (we only buy shampoo when it's on sale, or we have a coupon). A great way to get shampoos cheap is to look out for mail-in-rebates hanging on the bottle. I've gotten several Renpure shampoos and conditioners free by using mail in rebates.

I also think that vitamins and a good diet are essential for caring for your hair. I used to take Folic acid and fish oil, but switched to a multi-vitamin that includes folic acid and many others.

It's important to keep long hair conditioned and healthy, I try to do a mayo hair mask (basically you smear mayo all over your hair and let it sit for 20-30 minutes under a plastic bag on your hair) every so often. I also really like the L'oreal intensive night repair creme-it doesn't leave your hair oily at all! Surprising since it feels super oily going on. I also try to drink plenty of water (this also helps skin in addition to hair).

Being gentle with your hair is important, combing it whenever possible, not brushing it while wet, etc. Keeping it trimmed when the ends become split or scraggly is also important (though painful if you're trying to grow it out!).
Hope this answers your question!

Anything my readers can add from your personal experiences?

What I Wear-Being Myself!

I'm wearing: Striped Hollister Shirt-Thrifted ($2.99), Green No Boundaries Skirt-Thrifted ($3.99) White Vanity Tank-$5 Owl Necklace-hand me down

So I think I've finally nailed down my "clothing issues". I've been dressing for other people! I wasn't getting dressed in the morning for me, I was looking for a cute outfit other people would like! How insane is that?! Instead of doing what I always talk about (dressing to glorify God), I was trying to be something I'm not. I'll never be the best dressed, most fashionable, or the best fashion blogger. I can, however, be the best me. I think I was trying to emulate other people too much-simply because I admired their style. For instance, I love how other people look in high heels, but I'm a boots and flip flops girl! So, this morning I dressed like: me. I paired a casual striped shirt with a casual green skirt. Nothing fancy, but it suits me. I feel comfortable in this outfit! Maybe it's not your style, maybe it is. Take it from me-be yourself! If you try to be someone else, you'll just end up being a second rate _______(insert name) instead of a first rate you! 

What I Wear- Vintage Floral Skirt And Eggshells

Eggshells, beating around the bush, putting it delicately -how many ways can you say keeping your mouth shut?! People that have known me for awhile will know I'm...bold. Blunt. I don't like to dance around subjects, if someone's doing something that I know is wrong, I'm not just going to keep my mouth shut and let them keep doing it. Yes, certain situations call for closing your mouth. But why do we feel we can't tell people what's on our minds? I think most of the time, we don't want to come off as being "judgmental". It's true isn't it? We want to be the "open minded" Christians. But does open minded mean we've abandoned everything we believe-everything the Bible says-just so we don't appear judgmental?!

A lot of the time, we put up a front. Like we have it all together, like we never make mistakes. Why can't we just be honest with one another and say "Hey. I'm really struggling. I don't have everything together!" Being a blunt person doesn't always make you popular, in fact it can make you very unpopular! But the truth is always best.

I want to make it clear, I'm not talking about saying whatever your thinking. Saying things in love is the key! Words can be helpful, or hurtful, you choose. Instead of saying "Wow, little sister! That's the ugliest outfit I've ever seen!" you could offer to help her pick out an outfit, and say something like "I really like that shirt, but I think it might look better with another skirt. Like this one would look really cute!" See what I mean? If you feel the need to say something, don't just close your mouth! Figure out a nice way to say it, and proceed with caution! 

The Conclusion to this sermon? Don't walk on eggshells, and be careful of how, and what your saying to someone.

I'm wearing a light Pink Thrifted shirt-$3 A Vintage style Floral skirt from Vanity-$15 White Scarf from Vanity-$? And Flip flops.

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What I Wear- Turquoise And Laziness

There's nothing more repulsive to me than a lazy person! And unfortunately, I have tendencies towards laziness. It's a constant battle between laziness and working. I was just talking with a friends yesterday about how much I enjoy a clean room. However, right now my room is a pig-sty (It's my goal today to super clean). Why don't I clean it? Laziness! How much time does it take to just put away that shirt, instead of leaving it lying on the floor?!

Laziness can extend to all areas of our lives. If not kept under control, it can control you. It can become a God that you serve. Seriously, that's not an exaggeration. Laziness can keep you from all sorts of things, work, fun, church and people you love. All of which have devastating consequences, physical, emotional and spiritual. When we place something above the others, we're singling it out as more important. So if you decide to work instead of play with your kids, your putting work ahead of family. If you decide to sleep in, instead of going to church, you're putting sleep ahead of God. If you decide to stay home because your "under the weather", instead of going to work, your putting yourself before work. We all have responsibilities we need to carry out. And if we don't decide now what is and is not important-such as whether or not to sit around being lazy, or go to work-laziness will control you. Don't let anything have that control on you! Laziness doesn't deserve respect! It deserves a good kick in the pants out the door.

So instead of sitting her like a lazy Blogger, I'm going to go clean my room!

How about you? What are you doing today to curb laziness?

What I Wear- Purple With Polka Dots

 Dear Mademoiselles,

I'm positive that every one of you lovely ladies has been sitting at your computer just waiting for me to post my outfit! Okay, a few of you? One or two? No one...? Okay...wow! That was depressing...really? No one?! Well perhaps a few of you may be interested in my outfit anyway. I've been trying to 'revamp' my website. By revamping, I mean I'm thinking of re-doing the layout-yes again. I'd like more of a "fashion-y vintage" feel. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I've been considering sketching something for the header, I'm just not sure what yet. 

Check out my fake-y Montana background! It's even more green and lush than it looks in the pictures! I sigh deeply every time I look out the window, so beautiful!

 I'm Wearing: Purple Shirt From Vanity, White Scarf From Vanity, Thrifted Purple With Polka Dots Skirt.

As most of you may have guessed, flip flops are my Summer staple. I rarely wear anything else! I run around barefoot all year long, and flip flops are like being barefoot! Which is awesome, since I wouldn't go barefoot into a store. Though I may wish to sometimes. Want to know an irratation for me? SOCKS! I hate them! I wear my flip flops and sandals as long as I can, even when it gets a bit chilly. Simply because I don't like socks...or shoes for that matter. My feet always feel constricted! I'm sure everyone has those "things" they immensley dislike. Mine would be socks, and artificial watermelon!

What's your "thing" you immensley dislike?