Friday, January 27, 2012
Sunday, September 11, 2011
100 FOLLOWERS?!! & Inspiration Nation
First off, I have to say. Thank you, thank you, thank you for 100 followers! You all have a special meaning in my blogging heart. As we speak, Fashion Week is going on right now! The show I am most excited about is the Betsey Johnson show tomorrow night! It is so exciting. Instead of doing small posts about each show, I am going to do a mega post on each show (or some of my favorite outfits from shows and some totally not ones)! Tell me if you want me to cover any show in particular, because I will be more than happy to do it. Anything for my sweet followers! Now for some inspiration.
Never forget. 9/11/01.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Back To School: Supplies
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| There's a pillow on the side. I'm so unprofessional. |
The backpack!
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| Inside of the backpack. |
I got this backpack from Target, and it is apart of the Trans by Jansport collection. When you're in middle school, it's time to ditch the Disney bookbags and go to Jansport/Trans/anything without Disney characters on them. I got a new one this year, and they last a really long time and they're super duper durable. Click here to find out more. And I know the picture looks really weird on the Target website, but trust me, it isn't that weird in person.
The notebooks!
Apparently, I needed lots of notebooks this year for each and everyone of my classes for me to break my back with. We needed two 3 Section/Subject Wide Ruled notebooks, one 2 Section/Subject Wide Ruled notebook, and one 1 Section/Subject Wide Ruled notebook. Wooh! I got the in different colors to make it more easier for me to remember which notebook was for this subject, etc. Make sure you label your name, homebase, etc. on the notebook, incase you "misplace" them or get way too frustrated and throw them out your window.
The folders!
As like the notebooks, I tried to pick out colors that would go with the notebook's color itself. How OCD am I? These are two pocket folder, and what I plan on doing is making one side for homework and the other side for study/notes that I need for upcoming tests, and instead of bringing all the folders home, I can look at each one and see what I need to bring home to do homework or study with. And I also recommend labeling these again, since probably everyone else in your school will have the same folders.
Supplies!
*these are not all the supplies I need. Of course, I have more, but I chose to show you some of the supplies.*
These supplies are really important when it is school time, because you don't want to be asking people for pencils or a sharpener during a test or an important day, do you? Make sure you have some in your pencil case, and don't put all of them in at once, since they could become easily lost or something like that. Above are my favorite pens and pencils that I use in school.
The fun stuff!
When I talk about the fun stuff, I mean the stuff that isn't needed in school, but it's optional. Except for the lanyard, which I need. :P
Lanyard
In my school, this is needed for your ID, so you don't loose it and you have it with you at all times. Get something you like on it, like cheerleading, smileys, or just a funky design! They sell really nice ones at Five Below, and Hallmark (if you're into Vera Bradley).
A book and some note papers/Post-Its
I'm always carrying around a book, incase I finish early and I need something to occupy the time or if I just need something to read while waiting for something/someone. It is also good to carry around note papers, or Post-Its, because sometimes you may need to jot something down real quick and they always come in handy.
Other Necessities
- Phone
- iPod (if allowed, do not get me in trouble!)
- Tissues
- Mirror/Compact
Lucy
@lucy_please
lucypleaseblog@gmail.com
Friday, August 19, 2011
LucyPlease is now on Twitter!
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO ALSO VISIT MY TWITTER!
I had been debating about Twitter for a while, wondering if it would be good for the blog or not. And, I read a little, no a lot, about how it is good for your blog, and I decided to make one! The username LucyPlease was already taken (the beat me to it, sad face), so the username now is Lucy_Please. Click anywhere in this sentence to go and visit my wonderful Twitter! If you have a Twitter, feel free to comment below and tell me, so I can follow! My Twitter will have blog post updates, news, and more on it, so go and follow!
Twittering by the minute,
Lucy
Monday, August 15, 2011
Guest Post: Acne Tips At Home
This post was written by Steven Baker (link to his blog awaiting).
photo source
How Can You Treat Mild to Moderate Acne at Home?
Over 80% of all people in the world have had acne at some point in their lives. As we age, breakouts usually decrease, but a small percentage of people have it just as badly as when they were teenagers. If you get the occasional blemish, acne can feel like a nuisance. But for some people, acne can be a life long disorder that can be very frustrating to deal with. In this article we explore treatment ideas for people that want to decrease their breakouts, but don't necessarily feel like they need to go to the dermatologist.
Face Washes
Washing your face before you go to sleep to get rid of dirt, cosmetics, and extra oil is essential to decrease breakouts. It is important to exfoliate dead cells on the skin's surface and inside the pore. These keratinized cells are a major contributor to clogged pores and <a href="http://acnetreatmentone.com/types/remove-blackheads/">blackheads</a>. A face wash with either salicylic acid or glycolic acid can help make sure these dead cells are cleaned from the skin. You might also want to experiment with a benzoyl peroxide wash as it can kill that acne causing bacteria that salicylic acid cant. Benzoyl peroxide does not exfoliate like salicylic or glycolic acid, but it does do a much better job at ridding the bacteria within the pores.
Masks
There are a few anti-acne masks that have been reported to reduce swelling and dry out pimples. One of the best masks to try is the "anti-bacterial egg white mask". The best things about this mask is that it is very cheap and very effective. The mask is made simply of whisked egg whites applied to the face for 15-20 minutes before bedtime. Egg whites contain sulfur (which gives it the smell) that can kill acne causing bacteria. Sulfur has been used for centuries as an anti-bacterial and is found very inexpensively in egg whites. One egg is enough to make 2 masks.
A bentonite clay mask is great at removing dead skin cells and extra oil. Alternating between a clay mask and egg white mask works very well because it addresses the two main causes of acne, clogged pores and bacteria.
Herbal Treatments
There are some very effective herbal treatments for acne that can be found at any health food store. Witch hazel is a natural astringent that can kill acne bacteria and reduce the size of swollen pores. This can be used nightly after the face is washed with salicylic or glycolic acid. Many people have reported an improvement in breakouts in as little as two weeks after using witch hazel.
Another herbal treatment that is widely used for acne is Tea Tree Oil. Extract from this plant has been used as a natural anti-biotic for 90 years. It has recently become more popular as there is a greater demand for natural products. Most doctors recommend a 5% - 10% Tea Tree Oil solution, but discourage the use of any higher concentrations. Despite being a "natural" product, this extract can be very harmful if swallowed. Products with high concentrations of tea tree oil extract can even cause burns or blistering on the skin.
Spot Treatments
If you have a blemish that is swollen and red, you can use calamine lotion to dry it out. Calamine is a solution that is made of zinc oxide and ferric oxide. It is used most often for skin problems like hives, chicken pox, and bug bites. But, if used on inflammatory acne overnight, it can have a dramatic effect by morning. Use this on any bright red spots that you need to get rid of quickly.
The use of an exfoliating wash combined with an anti-bacterial can greatly improve acne problems. The products above are inexpensive and usually work as well as anything you can get from the doctors office. If you just want to give a couple products a try, you should first get a salicylic acid face wash. Clean your face with this wash, twice a day and use an egg white mask before you go to bed. The exfoliating power of the salicylic acid combined with the anti-bacterial effects of the sulfur can usually get rid of any mild to moderate acne.
If you need more advice about cheap and effective acne treatments, visit <a href="http://acnetreatmentone.com">Acne Treatment One</a>.
How Can You Treat Mild to Moderate Acne at Home?
Over 80% of all people in the world have had acne at some point in their lives. As we age, breakouts usually decrease, but a small percentage of people have it just as badly as when they were teenagers. If you get the occasional blemish, acne can feel like a nuisance. But for some people, acne can be a life long disorder that can be very frustrating to deal with. In this article we explore treatment ideas for people that want to decrease their breakouts, but don't necessarily feel like they need to go to the dermatologist.
Face Washes
Washing your face before you go to sleep to get rid of dirt, cosmetics, and extra oil is essential to decrease breakouts. It is important to exfoliate dead cells on the skin's surface and inside the pore. These keratinized cells are a major contributor to clogged pores and <a href="http://acnetreatmentone.com/types/remove-blackheads/">blackheads</a>. A face wash with either salicylic acid or glycolic acid can help make sure these dead cells are cleaned from the skin. You might also want to experiment with a benzoyl peroxide wash as it can kill that acne causing bacteria that salicylic acid cant. Benzoyl peroxide does not exfoliate like salicylic or glycolic acid, but it does do a much better job at ridding the bacteria within the pores.
Masks
There are a few anti-acne masks that have been reported to reduce swelling and dry out pimples. One of the best masks to try is the "anti-bacterial egg white mask". The best things about this mask is that it is very cheap and very effective. The mask is made simply of whisked egg whites applied to the face for 15-20 minutes before bedtime. Egg whites contain sulfur (which gives it the smell) that can kill acne causing bacteria. Sulfur has been used for centuries as an anti-bacterial and is found very inexpensively in egg whites. One egg is enough to make 2 masks.
A bentonite clay mask is great at removing dead skin cells and extra oil. Alternating between a clay mask and egg white mask works very well because it addresses the two main causes of acne, clogged pores and bacteria.
Herbal Treatments
There are some very effective herbal treatments for acne that can be found at any health food store. Witch hazel is a natural astringent that can kill acne bacteria and reduce the size of swollen pores. This can be used nightly after the face is washed with salicylic or glycolic acid. Many people have reported an improvement in breakouts in as little as two weeks after using witch hazel.
Another herbal treatment that is widely used for acne is Tea Tree Oil. Extract from this plant has been used as a natural anti-biotic for 90 years. It has recently become more popular as there is a greater demand for natural products. Most doctors recommend a 5% - 10% Tea Tree Oil solution, but discourage the use of any higher concentrations. Despite being a "natural" product, this extract can be very harmful if swallowed. Products with high concentrations of tea tree oil extract can even cause burns or blistering on the skin.
Spot Treatments
If you have a blemish that is swollen and red, you can use calamine lotion to dry it out. Calamine is a solution that is made of zinc oxide and ferric oxide. It is used most often for skin problems like hives, chicken pox, and bug bites. But, if used on inflammatory acne overnight, it can have a dramatic effect by morning. Use this on any bright red spots that you need to get rid of quickly.
The use of an exfoliating wash combined with an anti-bacterial can greatly improve acne problems. The products above are inexpensive and usually work as well as anything you can get from the doctors office. If you just want to give a couple products a try, you should first get a salicylic acid face wash. Clean your face with this wash, twice a day and use an egg white mask before you go to bed. The exfoliating power of the salicylic acid combined with the anti-bacterial effects of the sulfur can usually get rid of any mild to moderate acne.
If you need more advice about cheap and effective acne treatments, visit <a href="http://acnetreatmentone.com">Acne Treatment One</a>.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Two Years Old.
photo courtesy of weheartit
This time two years ago, I was blogging about Miley Cyrus dancing on a pole, which had nothing to do with fashion or what I write about now. I wrote about my favorite music every day, my obsession with Taylor Swift (which I still have today), 23 Things To Do When You're Bored, and much more things that might actually be too funny to put up on here. In these past two years, I've learned so much and made so many friends. Like, Marielle from Marielle Speaks, K and J from Bon Vivant Clique, Amanda from Color Me Blue, and so many other people that have helped me through the way. My blog has also grown into a blog, too. When I first started out, I didn't get two followers until a couple weeks in, but now, I am 5 followers away from 100 (giveaway might be coming soon if we reach 100!)! Blogging has let me grow into a fashionista that knows how to write correctly and meeting other people that have the same interests as me. So, happy birthday LucyPlease.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Cross-post: Goodwill: The Benefits
I am cross-posting my post that I wrote for threequarterchic a couple days ago. It explains why I love, love, love Goodwill and how I find it to be a (very) good place to shop at. So, enjoy! And remember to go and visit threequarterchic, because her blog is amazing!
I am sure all of us fashionistas have visited a Goodwill or a Salvation Army before and have found some pretty amazing finds. I, for one, have found so many vintage things, that I can’t even count! Goodwill can be a source of information to all you bloggers, considering they have everything from every time period there. If you LOVE vintage, too, they have some really wicked and cool clothes there, for really cheap.
Why do I love Goodwill?
Their bargains: At my Goodwill, they have a bargain on a particular color each week. So, sometimes it might be 50% off pink, or 50% off purple – you get the idea. It is really good for putting together outfits that I need with that color. For example, if I need a pink shirt, I would get it for a lower price than I wanted to pay. And since it is Goodwill, they always have some sort of sale going on, so that’s always good.
Lilly Pulitzer sweater, original price $50, thrifted for $2
What they have: I think it really depends on when you go, because sometimes they have good clothes, and sometimes, not so much. But the majority of the time, they have some really cute and vintage things that are worth buying. Actually, there are some pretty cool and eclectic vintage finds, such as eclectic sweaters, shirts, and colorful pants.
You can make it affordable: Most items you buy from there are going to be under $50, and that is why I mostly love Goodwill. You can make a full outfit, complete with accessories and shoes, and it will be cheap and chic! No matter what budget you’re on, you’re always going to find an affordable way to “Make it work!”
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