Back to School Hair Care

What happens to a lazy college student with dry frizzy hair every morning?
--A college student with bad hair day all week!

I dont really want to wake up early in the morning to be able to tame dry frizzy hair, 'cause... 'ain't nobody got time for that!

So, I am very glad to find the garnier fructis moroccan sleek oil. My hair feels so weightless and I feel like I am in those shampoo commercials (Sumusunod sa galaw mo kinda hair).

I apply it before and after blow drying my hair which takes less than 10minutes. It gives me more time to sleep-in!

I've used a couple of hair products like pantene, frizz-ease and tresemme but garnier was definitely THE BEST, plus it was cheaper too. You can buy it in any superstores like Walmart, Safeway etc..

Minimalism

I have a very tiny built; so,I rarely fit any dresses perfectly. However, Brandy Melville carries clothes for girls my size! I don't normally wear tight dresses for the fear of looking 'too skinny' but this dress was an exception.

 I wore a simple black dress paired up with a 'gladiator' sandal.
The dress has this little cut in the back which made me feel sexy! 

I got the gladiator sandals from Spain. It was 2 years ago so I totally forgot the store name but if you walk around Madrid Downtown I'm sure you'll find it.

Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Soap

Look, I have another Crabtree and Evelyn soap review. My mother loves their soap collection. I particularly liked the citrusy scent of this soap and how fresh and natural it smelled.

-Astrid

Soap Review: Crabtree & Evelyn's Crabapple and Mulberry Soap

My Crabapple and Mulberry soap has run out!

Aside from its pretty packaging, the daintily carved handsoap smelled so wonderful that every morning before heading out my mother would sniff me in delight and tell me I smelled heavenly. The scent wasn't  "perfume-y" strong, it was more on the side of a baby fresh smell.

Right now I'm using Tokyo Milk's Bird soap which smells wonderful, it has a citrusy scent to it unlike the former. It's bigger than the crabapple soap but priced the same.

I love it. Every time I'm feeling lazy to hit the shower early, I remember how good it feels to be lathering in soap like this and I get excited to go to the bathroom.

I'm collecting all the soap packaging too. They're so pretty and you can always reuse them for art projects.

-Astrid

Bag Hag Alert!

Here are some of the bags I was able to get my hands on. I was thinking of keeping them for myself but my mother tells me all my bags look the same. 

I wonder if I should just start selling bags rather than hoarding them? I like bags with minimal design, I tend to buy bags with earth colours but bright ones are fine as long as they don't have any brands visible on them. The bags I've bought have lasted me for more than a year and they're not necessarily branded because let's face it, bags aren't investments, they depreciate over time. 

As long as I have a classic, sturdy bag, I'm good. 

Get Ready for that Warm Sunny Day

I have been really crazy over Topshop's MOTO shorts especially that Vancouver is getting warmer.

It's not the smartest decision to buy especially if you're a full time student and paying rent because it is at least $50+ but... it should be a great investment right? I mean look at it! It's beautiful!

It will look even amazing with a bardot crop! It is soo vintage. Well, 25-15 years vintage. Is that  considered vintage? My point is, it's a must have for this time of year.

getting ready for that warm weather by mymarianess featuring t shirts

What I Would Wear: Dreaming of Spring

Hello! Here's a spring outfit palet I made in polyvore a few years back. I've always loved earth tones and cream. I think this is such a classic look and the top is very much appropriate for the season. 

Dorothy Perkins bird shirt
dorothyperkins.com

Sodamix pleated shorts
$12 - houseoffraser.co.uk

H m flat
$12 - hm.com

Yves Saint Laurent yves saint laurent tote
$1,820 - montaignemarket.com

Givenchy white pearl earrings
nordstrom.com

Pamela love ring
forwardforward.com

Sterling silver ring
amazon.com

Melissa odabash
$12 - debenhams.com

CHRONICLE BOOKS Design Museum Fifty Hats That Changed the World
beckleyboutique.com

For my second palet it's more of a pinkish, peachy theme. It's still very girly but not over the top. 

Dreaming of Spring by neenuh featuring skinny leg jeans

Lanvin silk top
barneys.com

Current/Elliott skinny leg jeans
$155 - net-a-porter.com

Dorothy Perkins platform boots
dorothyperkins.com

Retro bag
romwe.com

Maison martin margiela
$450 - farfetch.com

Miss Selfridge floppy hat
$15 - missselfridge.com

I hope you get more ideas and outfit inspiration from this palet I made! Polyvore is such a fun and easy way to plan your outfits too. I also use Polyvore whenever I'm thinking of going out to shop. It gives me an idea of what styles to look out for. It's easier to have a picture in your mind so  you don't go crazy when you shop.

-Astrid