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Words seriously can’t express how much I love this post. And Krista. And Moroccan oil.-L

When Liz says, “Jump!”

Class is in session. (That was a back to school reference in case you missed it.) I’ve compiled a few of my fave hair tutorials and products for your viewing pleasure.
First up, this tutorial for relaxed curls changed my life. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but it definitely changed the way that I curl my hair. Really.

Katie from Running On Happiness, mentioned something I had never heard before in all my hairstyling years. Her tip for twirling and slightly dragging the last bit of hair from the curling iron is a game-changer. You have to see it to believe it. She also has lots of other great tutorials on her blog (including this recent one for blow-drying) and the most adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (since my old puppy that is.)
I Am Style-Ish also has a great glam curls tutorial worth a look. Or check out this one for curls with a flatiron.

Truth be told, I’m a curly-haired girl.
I often shock the hell out of people when I fore go the blow dryer, round brush, flat iron, hour in the bathroom and just let things go natural.

One product that I cannot live with out, whether I’m going curly or straight is Moroccan Oil. I put it on after I’ve towel dried clean hair and it smells amazing. My hair’s pretty dry to begin with, on top of that I have colour and highlights, the oil keeps it soft and fights frizz. On curly days, I use the oil as well and also the same brand’s Intense Curl Cream before I let my hair air dry.

If your hair is fine, hot rollers are a great source for volume. (For the love of God, don’t ever flatiron your hair before you attempt to curl it. Maybe just your roots if you’re a friz-monster like me)

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Lots of cool titles like pop culture magazines.

I’m feeling the intense urge to change my hair color. This happens every few months in my world. I’m leaning towards jumping on the “ombre” train, not for any reason other than it looks like a legit way to let my roots show as long as possible. My hair grows like a WEED.

The problem with taking pictures of the gorgeous actresses and models into my stylist for reference is the mild delusion that comes along with it. You know?   I say I just want the color…but I’m always a little disappointed I don’t walk out looking EXACTLY like Giselle or Jessica or Jennifer.  Le sigh

I almost can’t believe I’m going to pay someone a significant amount of money to make me look like I don’t touch up my roots.  I mean, fairly certain I do that pretty well on my own…for free.

I feel like this is along the lines of women who wear a ton of make-up only to appear as if they aren’t wearing any at all.  You know-face wash ads where some youngin from One Tree Hill or the like is splashing water on her face?  You ain’t foolin anyone, sweetheart.

God, trying to look effortless is so exhausting.

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4. Bring Pictures
Whether you’re looking for a change, or it’s your first time visiting a stylist bring pictures that will help you explain what you’re looking for. We cannot read your mind, and what you think is “red” we might call “auburn”, “mahogany”, “cola” or “copper”.

5. We Are Not Miracle Workers

If you have the flattest hair known to man we can not give you Beyonce-thousand-dollar-weave-bootylicious volume. If you have jet black curly hair, we cannot give you straight-platinum blond Gaga locks. Well, maybe we can, but it will cost your a pretty penny. If you f your hair up with the previously mentioned drug store colour, you need professional help. Call a salon and be honest, you need colour correction. That $6.99 impulse buy of L’Oreal shade #323 is now going to cost you a at the very least 7 times that. If you really feel the need to make a big change, let a professional do it.

6. We Don’t Want To Charge You An Arm & A Leg For Professional Products
But, like I said, we don’t make a ton of money. Commission from selling merchandise is a great way to increase our pay check, but selling such expensive shampoo is next to impossible unless you have a really rich clientele or they somehow understand the difference. If you buy an expensive leather jacket, you wouldn’t clean it in the washing machine at home with Tide and fabric softener, would you? So if you just dropped $200 on cut, colour and highlights why are you washing your hair with $4 shampoo. You just made an investment in your lid, nurture it. This goes back to you get what you pay for and box colour. Drug store products are less expensive because the quality of ingredients in them is a thousand times cheaper than the stuff in salon brands. If you can’t bear to pay the salon price, go to your local beauty supply and buy in bulk. I will even suggest that you attempt to lie and pretend you’re a licensed hairstylist to get the extra special discount. Don’t worry, I won’t say anything.

7.We Don’t Want You To Be Ugly
It’s not like brides versus bridesmaids and we have to be prettier and skinnier than you. Your hair is our best business card. If you look good, we look good. Referrals are an awesome source of business. You can’t tell me you’ve never been walking around having an awesome hair day and someone hasn’t asked “Where do you get your hair done?” If your stylist is suggesting you cut off more than you’d like, you probably need it. If you haven’t had your hair cut since training bras, you NEED it. Trimmed hair is healthy hair. The only way for split ends to go, is up. If your stylist is afraid to be honest with you about a colour or style that you want, that might not be flattering, or that you won’t be able to maintain, then they’re not doing you any favors. Like that time when I was 15 and I asked for the short cut Gwyneth had in Sliding Doors. I have thick curly hair, I would never have been able to recreate that. Grade 10 was a frizzy year. I so wish that my stylist would have just said, “No. NO! Hell no.” Now a days I trust in my stylist when I tell her I’m considering a short bob again and she laughs in my face.

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Packing for Costa Rica was no bueno.  My entire living room was covered in clothes, toiletries and assorted crap (butbutbut I need my highest wedge sandals) and I didn’t think my bags would make it under the airlines weight limit. Procrastination at it’s finest. Please ignore the random dog toys.

I’ve done my fair share of traveling, and I thought I was packing smart!  Not so much. So, since Costa Rica seems to be a hotspot for bloggers to travel to these days-with good reason, I thought I’d share just a little of what to bring…and what to leave at home.

What To Bring.
Durable Flip flops.
My boyfriend and I haven’t worn anything other shoes since we’ve been here, rain or shine. I suggest investing in quality pairs that are durable and won’t slip and slide in the mud-especially during the rainy or “green” season. I’ve been living in my Havaianas, and I also suggest Rainbows.

STRONG Bug Repellent.
In most beachy areas in Costa Rica, around dawn and dusk, these little bastard bugs called “no see ums” come out…and attack. A lot of the high end beach resorts spray their grounds, but it’s hard to get all of them and the bites suuuuuck. You really need to bring repellent with at least 40% DEET, and put it on during peak times.

More bathing suits, less underwear.
I’ve worn bikinis way more than I have proper undergarments, because running back to your room to change is just annoying when you want to go run in the ocean or pool. Plus it’s so balls to the wall hot that a bikini, tank top and shorts is all I feel like wearing.

What NOT To Bring.
Hair Dryers, Flat Irons, Curling Irons
I thought FOR SURE I would be “doing my hair” in Costa Rica. Uhhh…no. There is just no point-2 minutes after I flat iron, the humidity would take over and hello, frizz city. Plus, again-it’s HOT, and blow drying just seems like cruel and unusual punishment. Sidenote…it’s the jungle and the beach. I would feel like such an asshole if I showed up with Unbeweavable curls teased to the high heavens. Give your hair a break from the hot tools and get creative with bobby pins, headbands and braids.

Most Make-Up.
Same rationale as above…it’s humid, you’ll be sweating, and your foundation will fall right off. Plus, nobody is wearing make-up here and you will look silly. Pack some waterproof mascara (I love Dior Show), chapstick and call it a day. I felt naked at first, but once the tan and tropical beach glow kick in, you’ll be fine.

Perfumes or fragranced body lotions and hair stuff.
Bugs are just like boys…they like it when we smell good and want to bite us Stick to unscented deodorant and lotions, and leave your perfume bottles at home.

Pura Vida xo

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Most of February had me looking like this. Sick as all hell.  Pouting.  Bored.  Taking pictures of myself to send to my boyfriend so he’d come home early-FAIL.COM  So while February is my birth month-and my dirty 30 was great (sick, but GREAT-thank you for all the b-day love), I’m happy to see it go because NO MORE SICKY kthxbai. Plus it seemed like everyone had the plague, so I hope we’re all on the up and up. Soup and green tea, dolls.

I’m obsessed with my Pretty, Prettyyy, Pretttyyy Good Shirt (Holler Curb Fans!) that my boyfriend got me for Christmas-and I love it even more because one of my very best friends has the same one. So we may or may not sychronize when we wear our shirts. Lame or cute? Let’s go with cute.

A.n.y.w.a.y.s.
There were some things I found in February that I fell in LOVE with, and since the last beauty-ish post I did was basically in 1997, I thought I was due.

1. CHI Ionic Color Protector System 2 Conditioner $16-I switch up my shampoo/conditioners A LOT, and this is my current fave.
2. Physicians Formula Shimmer Bronzer in Vegas Strips $13…because being sick in the winter has left me looking like Casper. But not as friendly. Grrr
3. Smashbox High Definition Concealer $18…something else that has helped me not look so sickly-this build-able concealer deflects light and makes me look awake and ALIVE even after sleeping all day.
4. Philip B. Maui Wowie Beach Mist $22…blowdrying, straightening and curling is SUCH HARD WORK when I’m sick, and it’s always good to give your hair a break from heat styling anyway. I was going to shell out for my beloved Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, but was referred to this Maui Wowie…and I love it. My hair is beachy wavy, not sticky and my hot tools stay under the sink.

Some pictures taken by my new Droid just for shits and giggles because I’m obsessed with it. WHAT ARE YOU OBSESSED WITH RIGHT NOW??

Happy Weekend Lovers! We’re off to Northern Cali for a little R&R-very excited, is there anything better than spur of the moment weekend getaways?!

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In case you were losing sleep over what’s going on with me…:)

• My first personal training client is down a dress size! HOLLER! You may know her-she’s kind of a big deal-but we’ll save that for the big reveal.
• I can’t decide between these 2 pairs of black boots.  Help. I mean, I could get both considering the price, thank you Forever21, but NO. Leaning towards the first pair…Thoughts?
• My 86 year old grandfather (aka MY HEART AND SOUL) passed his Drivers Test today! His license was up for renewal and let’s just say, my whole family was a little nervous.  I talked to him after and hearing how happy he was made me teary.  I’m SO glad he still has his independence. And don’t worry, he is the best driver ever. And my heart still melts when he calls me “Sweetheart” …I feel 6 again. I can’t wait to see him on Thanksgiving.
• I once posted a shirt that said “Let’s Talk Shit” (I still NEED it-by Married To The Mob-if you find it for me I will love you forevers), and received a comment from a new blogger I didn’t know, who owns the shirt-hello, soulmate. Fast forward almost a year and I don’t know what I would do without her, she’s a real lifer for sure. She has just shut down her blog, but will be making appearances on mine frequently. ONE DAY THIS SHIRT WILL BE MINE!!!! 
• On that note-all of my “real life” closest friends I have met via blogging. It’s basically online dating for girls who love shoes, have opinions and live their lives out-loud. I just met Amy a few weeks ago, and I’m SO glad she moved here-she’s AMAZING and we clicked instantly.  And now she’s stuck with me.  
• Today (Thurs) I’m making black bean brownies. So…we’ll see how that goes. Anybody tried this? Brownie mix + Can of Black Beans=WE SHALL SEE!
• It’s Lakers season! Meaning, if you follow me on Twitter I apologize in advance. I GO CRAZY.
• I love a boy but he’s not my happy ending. And you know what…that’s ok. He’s funny as hell and gives me butterflies, and sometimes that’s all a girl needs.
• My High School Crush (omg that post was SO long ago) is now my best friend. As in talk everyday, hangout all the time, picks me up when I’m down, makes me laugh and tells me he loves me even when I’m not being very loveable, gives me guy advice and listens to me rant and rave about shoes, jeans and my hair. The memory of being TERRIFIED to walk by him in the hallway at school makes me laugh-and makes him laugh even harder, jerk. He chose to spend his birthday last month with me…just him and I and it was really special, and no, we are not going to date.  While I no longer have a crush on someone I don’t know, I now have a friend whom I love more than life. Hi Ryan. It’s nice to be reminded of the good guys, no?
• I take mirror pictures at the gym when I think nobody is looking. Hi, my game? NO SHAME.
• I’m not dressing up for Halloween this year and it feels SO good! Saving on money and stress and skankyness! Woo!
• I’m dying my hair dark choc brown today! Mmmhmm chocolate. Lily Aldridge is the Hair-spiration. It’s Fall, time to go dark (like my heart bahaha)…and also, highlights are just a pain in my ass and my wallet-my hair grows so damn fast and roots make my OCD flare up…Let’s hope it looks like this…
• I am SO excited about life you guys. I can’t wait to get my new site launched, I can’t wait to be 100% certified, and I can’t wait to share what’s worked and what hasn’t with you and hopefully help you achieve a healthy, BALANCED life!  I’m just happy, and feeling amazingly blessed and I hope you are too.

On that note, what’s up lovers?  Sorry I suck at commenting lately, but I DO read-usually late night on my berry and commenting from my phone is a nightmare.  But I know what’s going on…basically I’m Liz the Lurker. There! That’s my Halloween costume. Comfy pants? Check. Wife beater? Check? Green Tea/Wine/Sweet Tea Vodka? CHECK. Done and done. Trick or treat…

Love you. Mean it. xoxo

Also-New from me on We Love Dates…He Wore Flip Flops In The Rain, So I judged him.

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(Thank you all SO much for your kind words on my last post.  I almost didn’t hit publish on that one.  You guys are my sunshines. Thank you x a billion.  SWAGGER! Also, Ms. Landy-Land you won the Hana flat iron!  Congrats!  I’ll email you.)

But let’s focus…SUMMER IS COMING! This means a few things-work outs are being kicked up notch-OHHHH reminds me-check out the new blog I’m contributing to, along with so many other awesome bloggers-In It To Gym It. I digress…SUMMER=showing more skin, not wanting to wear tons of makeup because it’s so hot, faking a tan, touchable hair and skin, getting vajazzled (huh). Anyways, I’m loving these products as I venture into “Summer prep mode”…yep, there is such a thing, in my world at least. Welcome, it’s nice to have you.Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish- Makes your skin feel like silk and smells so.good. I DIE. Shed your winter coat, literally.  It’s not new, but I can’t live without it. Also, exfoliating is a must before self tanning…ehem…St. Tropez Self Tan Bronzing Spray-I’m not going to preach, because yes, that will be me at the beach or poolside for the next 4 months. Count on it. BUT, I’ll be getting my tan elsewhere. As in, from a bottle. I LOVE St. Tropez because the color is perfect, and they’ve eliminated the infamous self-tanner reek with some super smart technology…all I can tell you is that it smells like flowers, not like you just got flea dipped in chemicals or acid. LOVE.

Nars Body Glow-Ok, so now that we have are all exfoliated and tan, obviously we have to show it off.  I want to bathe in this.  The Monoi de Tahiti Oil smells like a tropical paradise and the “chocolate shimmer” gives your stems/collarbone a subtle sexy glow and enhances your tan.  ALSO-dries super quick and won’t get on your clothes.Victoria’s Secret PRO Camouflage FX Concealer Palette-I was all ehhhh about trying out VS revamped cosmetics line because I was never impressed with their makeup before.  However, the other day I attempted to hit up Sephora but couldn’t deal with all the girls wearing pink wigs running around and scaring the hell out of me in honor of the Tarina Tarantino launch, so I started wandering around the mall and my my, isn’t this story interesting (you’re welcome), found my way to VS .  I bought a few things, my favorite being this concealer palette, which shocked the shit out of me because custom palettes and corrective colors are items I expect to spend a lot on. In the summer, I hate wearing foundation, so I stick to concealer and light powders.  I can already tell I’m going to be obsessed with this. 3 shades of concealers that you can mix-so, if you get tan, etc…and then a green to counteract redness and my fav, the apricot to shut under eye circles DOWN.  PLUS? It’s like $14. John Frieda Collection Luxurious Volume Lavish Lift Root Booster (That’s a mouthful. TWSS) YAY CHEAP HAIR PRODUCTS! I swear you guys, I love me some Kerastase and Pureology as much as the next girl, but these “affordable” lines are really stepping their game up.  This stuff gives me crazy volume and also makes my hair sooo soft. Love it. Posietint by Benefit-The sister of legendary Benetint, this lip and cheek stain is so purdy! Much lighter than benetint, which never really worked for me because I have fair skin and it was just TOO bright.  Loving Posie for the summer because of how neutral it is and since it’s a stain, it stays on forever, even in the heat/during making out. NARS The Multiple Coffret-LOVE The Multiple’s no matter the weather, but they are just so perfect for Summer. Multi purpose color for eyes, lips, and cheeks, and so easy to toss in your bag.  This set happens to have my favorite 3 colors-Orgasm, South Beach and Copacabana.

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I may or may not have thought it was a sex toy.

Last week I received this Hana Professional 1″ Flat Iron (and it’s pink!), along with a few other presents, courtesy of Misikko. Misikko also sells other top of the line brands of flat irons, including CHI Flat Irons, FHI Flat Irons, and the T3 Evolution Hair Dryer I have been coveting for months.  My CHI broke last week and I was not a happy girl, so I was excited to try the Hana out, but a little skeptical-my hair is my thing, and I’m very picky about the heat tools I use, my hair is in the best condition* of my life, and I plan on keeping it that way.  I tried the Hana this weekend and was totally smitten. So then I had to have a photo-shoot to show ya’ll… Duck face/signature sassy face and the Liz pout. Pretty princess hair can be straight, too!

Misikko is generously offering one of my readers the chance to win a Hana 1″ Professional Pink Flat Iron-retail value approx $250- of your very own.  It’s easy, all you need to do is follow Misikko and myself on Twitter, and leave a comment with your email address and Twitter name.  If you aren’t on Twitter, get on it, just leave your email and why you want to win this!  I’ll choose the winner at random this Friday March 26th.

*These pictures are on my Twitter and Facebook, and I’ve been asked questions about the length and how I keep it so healthy/shiny.  Really quick-I deep condition like it’s my job-I use this Rene Furterer deep conditioner 2x a week, and I don’t wash my hair everyday.  I’m a firm believer that it’s one of the worst things you can do, obviously there are exceptions if your hair is super oily, etc.  For example-I flat ironed on Saturday when I took these photos-Sunday, my hair had more texture which I love and was kind of messy and beachy, if you will…and today, it’s up in a crazy ponytail situation with a headband but the lil bit of dirtyness makes it look pretty cool.  I swear by dry shampoos-I’ve blogged about the Rene Furterer one before that I hoard because it’s always sold out.  Since I use so much heat on my hair-I ALWAYS use a heat protectant spray. ALWAYS. I actually adore this TRESemme one you can get at Target for like 5 bucks.

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I love you guys and I adore your emails and comments. With that said, I often get asked the same questions (and refuse to get a formspring), so I thought it would be easy if I answered all the most popular ones here. I’m going to link this in my header as well. Don’t be shy though-if I missed anything, don’t hesitate to get at me.

Why Did You Move To WordPress?
I still don’t know my way around here completely, but what I love is that the options are endless-design, analytics and SEO being the major factors that drove me to make the jump from Blogger. I also want to clarify that my domain is self hosted-I host through bluehost and use the Thesis theme. This is huge because I own my website. Like I said, I’m still learning about all that Thesis and WP in general have to offer as far as “plug ins”, etc go, but I felt it was the right time for me as I have a lot in store for the next year of It’s Unbeweavable!

Do You Own It’s Unbeweavable!?
This is timely-I am in the process of trademarking It’s Unbeweavable! So don’t fight me, betches.  Colombians play dirty.

What Do You Do For a Living?
I do PR in the fashion industry. I’m a freelance make-up artist. I’m a writer and I work as much as I can on my blog and have a lot of exciting things coming up. If you’re interested in learning more or potentially working together, definitely email me.

How Did Your Blog Gain Such a Following?
I’m going to break this answer up into 2 parts-
1. Write about whatever the hell you want to write about. What are you passionate about?! Put effort into it, but remember why you started your blog in the first place-we all, eventually will get caught up in the numbers, the statistics, the page ranks-it can become an obsession-I know. Go back to your first couple of posts from time to time.
2. Read blogs. Make genuine connections, and I stress genuine. What I call “tit for tat” commenting will suck the life out of you and you’ll burn out. Comment on blogs that you love, chances are that blogger will love your blog too. Realize that a great following doesn’t necessarily mean 80 comments per post. So many of my readers don’t have blogs-but they might have Twitter! Use Twitter to foster those connections…If you aren’t using Twitter, but ask me this question, it’s the VERY first thing I will suggest to you.

How Can I Get Stuff For Free Like You Do?
This question makes me so uncomfortable, because I never intended to get any swag and it is NOT why I blog. Don’t ask this question, ya’ll, it’s tacky. I will just say-use your voice. Have opinions. It doesn’t go unnoticed by PR and Marketing companies.

Do You Have Hair Extensions?
Nope! I did when I started It’s Unbeweavable! but have since had them removed and my hair is healthier and longer than it has ever been-so I’m KILLING all the rumors about extensions ruining hair. Specifics-I had individuals (keratin bonds) in the front, and link in wefts in the back and the crown. I used the best human hair available and went to a salon I trusted. The initial cost was about $600.

I'm still Unbeweavable...just without the weave.

Will M.A.C Foundations/Powders Break Out My Skin?
Obviously, I drinkdrankdrunk the M.A.C koolaid for quite some time, so I’m admittedly biased. My answer is no, absolutely not. M.A.C began as a make-up line to be used by professionals, and even if it’s readily available everywhere now, it is still professional grade. It is formulated to withstand the bright lights and heat in photo shoots and fashion shows. It is NOT formulated for sensitive skin, it is not going to “heal” any skin problems you might already have. However-you guys, it all comes down to skin care. You absolutely can’t sleep in M.A.C. I know, it happens, we roll in at 2am sometimes, but wash.your.face. And if M.A.C doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t mean it sucks. I’m still drinking the koolaid, apparently.

What Do You Look For in A Guy?
A best friend I can’t keep my hands off of. Laughter. Someone who loves the good in me and forgives the bad, but challenges me to be better. When I say, “I need to get a grip”, he responds with “Grip on to me.”

Will You Write a Guest Post For Me?
Maybe! I can’t promise I will have time at that moment, but I always appreciate the offers.

How Do I Get Sponsors?
For me, it all goes back to relationships-I know every single one of my sponsors and count them as friends. I support them and they support me. Also? Every single thing they sell I am OBSESSED with. Only accept sponsors you love!

Where Do You Find The Pictures You Use In Your Posts?
I am such a visual person that sometimes finding the right image for my posts takes longer than writing the actual post. I am pretty burned out on weheartit.com, but I stalk tumblrs, and have a packed inspiration folder on my computer with images I’ve had for years. Even if it’s not applicable to a post I’m currently working on it, I will still save an image I love because it might be perfect for my next post. Always make sure you can use the image, and always always always link back to the image source. Always.

What Are You Currently Listening To?
Right now I’m into La Roux, Bon Iver, Lady Antebellum, Hot Chip, John Mayer, and Madonna’s The Immaculate Collection will never get old. I usually listen to the same song on repeat while I’m writing a post. I get real O.C.D. up in this piece.

(I’m disabling comments because I need to get caught up).

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Aww you guys, I feel so bad. I have barely opened my laptop in the last couple of days and have been a horrendous bloggy buddy. I’m sorry…but I’m hoping that since we’re all busy, you won’t hold it against me?!

You look really good today, too. Just sayin. That color makes your eyes just absolutely sparkle.

Awkward…anyways. Random post #2 of the week, because umm why not. Have you guys seen the Sex and the City 2 Trailer yet…omfg I die! Can’t wait doesn’t even begin to describe it. Here you go if you haven’t seen it…or want to watch it over and over like I have all night.

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Here are the bangs!! I didn’t take too many pictures this weekend because I was drunk busy, but this is on the way to Cali Christmas #1.. And do I look pleased? NASOMUCH. We were late and still had to stop by Best Buy for a last minute present…nothing like a good lil holiday procrastination, of which I am the queen.

Merry Merry Christmas to you and yours!! Puffy heart you all. 3 more single girl Christmas parties to attack woop! I get to see my Papa on Friday yay! I’ll be back on Saturday to stalk…prob in a hungover food coma trying to avoid the mall. FABULOUS. If you’re traveling, please be safe!! XOXO

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