Sizes...What are they good for?

     Absolutely nothing. Want to know why I don't get hung up on what size I am? Because it doesn't matter. For years girls and women alike have been fretting over what size jeans they wear. Or what dress size they are. I used to be like this. Don't get me wrong, after I had my son I looked at my size 6slim jeans and then at my new size 10 jeans and felt a little bad. A years have passed and I learned a few things about myself and about sizes. I have done a lot of online shopping and shopping in general and I noticed that sizes vary drastically from one manufacturer to another. In one brand you may be a 10 and in another you may be an 8. In one brand you may be a medium and in another a large. Am I killing myself over it? No. Here's why.
     There is a little thing called feedback. Sometimes we get it from others. It can be anything from a glance, a compliment or someone really giving it to you. We also give ourselves feedback. It can be feeling happy and exuberant. Or it can be feeling grumpy, angry, stressed out, and upset. What does this have to do with sizes? Your clothes should fit YOU, whatever size YOU are. If you're happy, I mean truely happy with yourself, if you wake up happy with the way you feel and look everyday. Why should it matter what SIZE you are? You can be a 2 or a 22. Happiness comes in a sizes and shapes. On the other hand if you aren't happy with the way you feel, you look at yourself in the mirror and know you need to make a change so that you do feel better, then it's time to start taking the steps you need to, to get to that ideal goal. The bottom line for me is, I made amends with my new post baby 'size'. Can I stand to feel a little better? Yes. Am I taking the steps to get to that goal? Yes, I'm starting now.
     I don't really know what size I am. I buy clothes, that fit me. When I go into dressing rooms I usually take 3 different sizes with me, to try on. The best way to shop online is to take your measurments, a bust, a waist, and a hip measurment. Most online retailers have sizing charts available on their sites to go by. This tends to work the best. So the next time you start to get hung up on what size jeans you just bought, ask yourself for a little feedback and then decide how you really feel about it.

Heyyyy Sugar Lips!

Sugar Lips, has been used as a term of endearment for decades. Not always welcomed, often the choice of sleezy guys trying to pick up on women. Well, now sugar lips has got a whole new meaning! If your lips are left dry, chapped and peeling from the blustering winter winds, try this out. Easier than PIE. All you need is some sugar ( light brown works best ) and a plain ol' stick of chapstick. What you do is crank up the ol' chapstick until you have it sticking a little bit out of the tube. Pour a teaspoon of sugar in a bowl, and dip the chapstick into the sugar until its coated. Then proceed to put on the sugar coated chapstick on your lips! This will help exfoliate all the not so nice looking skin from your lips. Of course remove it when you're done ;) TIP: This works really good when before you take a shower you apply some lip moisturizer or vasoline, then do the sugar lip scrub after your shower. =)
******* Good luck and get those lips ready for some smoochin' this springtime!

Let's empower ourselves. My Dream Series has begun.

Hey ladies,
           I put an earlier post on last week about taking 100% repsonsibility for your life and your actions. If you haven't read it it yet, please take the time to read it. If it helps you in some way,  please share ;)  Contrary to how most people think, I actually am highly interested in your life and would LOVE ( <----emphasis) to hear about whether or not these few words of encouragement may have helped.  I've also inlcluded a clip from MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL  below with my reflection on the before mentioned topic. Oh, by the way, this will begin my weekly views on life, love, and success. Since it's all about achieving your dreams. I wll aptly name it the Dream Series. I hope to hear from you soon and Take Care - Aubrey XOXO

Three words......I Am Trouble

 
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    This makeup rocks! Fab colors, great quality, goes on smooth, stays on all day, and won't break your budget. Check out my latest tutorial, here.  Inspired by the one and only, fire breathing, body bending, hot and spicy spokesmodel for Pin Up Girl Clothing, Masuimi Max.

Check out the original look. It is great for daytime, and smokey and seductive enough for a night out.

Visit Pinupgirlclothing.com for all products used in this tutorial:
Eyeliner pencil on #104 Kohl Black
Pinup Powder Blush in Camel
Extra Oil Control Loose Face Powder
Creme Eyeshadow in Satin Lace
Highly Pigmented EyeShadow Triplets - Smokey Eye Kit
Black Waterproof Mascara
Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Supershine gloss in Diamond
Pinup Lipstick in Sand Shimmer


Good Luck!
Aubrey

Black Magic in a Bottle

     I have tried many different mascaras, from drugstore to department store. Some are good, some are bad and the rest are just plain ugly. There are a few that have a good formula, but come with the wrong brush. Some leave you with the racoon effect, black smears under you eyes. Some leave you with flakes of black mascara that have fallen from your lashes onto your cheekbones. Some stick with you all day long and all is great, until you try to remove it at the end of the night and you have tried all but a chisel and hammer to get it off.

Meet Masuimi Max, or rather, her makeup. IAmTrouble, available exclusively from pinupgirlclothing.com .

      I say this stuff is like magic in a bottle, hence the title for this blog entry. The applicator brush is full and large, the smell is good, unlike some I've tried. (Don't ask me why but I always smell all my makeup) It goes on smooth, without effort. The kind of effort it usually takes to get your mascara on without clumping. This stuff lengthens and creates fuller looking lashes. All the while maintaining a natural look. Not to mention, I gave it the mother of all tests. I kept it on over night while I slept, and NO LIE, NO B.S when I woke up, It was still in place and there was a minimal amount of flakes around my eyes and no smears on my white pillow case. I usually use L'Oreal Telescopic mascara, but when I gave it the same test, I woke up feeling like all my mascara had flaked off and was now in my eyes. ICK.

So from one girl to another, trust me when I say that it's definitely worth keeping this one in your makeup bag.

Whatcha Pin Up To?

What type of Pin Up are you? I should create a facebook quiz for this, haha! Are you a vintage revivalist? Do you like to wear vintage reproduction clothing like from Vivien of Holloway or from Whirling Turban? Do you wear your hair in victory rolls everyday or in a short hair do like June Cleaver? Can you never be seen in a pair of jeans?

Or do you like the sweet innocence of pre 1940's era? Think along the lines of anthropologie. You like to wear little silk dresses and hats, and have picnic's by the sea? (I dunno) LOL

Or are you the punk rock chick that has ink and iron? Do you shop at Sourpuss Clothing and don't feel right unless you have a skull clip in your hair or a pair of monster flick ballet flats on?

Or are you like me and you love the hot and sexy and sometimes sophisticated looks like those on Pin Up Girl Clothing? This site offers smokin' duds sure to score you a man, keep the man you've got or just go out and break some hearts while out with your girls.

Whatever the case, the Pin Up world is sure to have a place for you, wether you are a vintage purist, a punk rock girl, a modern pin up or a tiki lover, your style is sure to be welcomed into this crowd.
A good site to check out to chat and meet others that share similar interests with you is http://pinuplifestyle.com/. The site has great links, forums, a discussion area where you can start a conversation on just about anything. They have groups that you can join made up of members who have the same interests as you. It's just like a Facebook for Pinup. You can find my profile on there, and I hope to see yours on there soon! XOXO, Aubrey

Take 100% responsiblity for your life

Hey ladies,
         I figured it's about time I let you guys in on how I think. I want you to know how I believe most people should feel inside.  First off, I am a heavy advocate for people living their lives to the fullest and utilizing their minds to create whatever they want.  I truly believe that, not one person is beneath another.  All of us are special in our own way.  I love make-up, hairstyling, shopping, and fashion.  However my true passion in life is helping others realize that the world is better place with them in it.

         I used to be a manger working endless hours with acquaintances and spending less time with my husband and son. Fortunately, because I took the correct actions at the right time, I was able to quit my day job and be a stay at home mom that works from home.  I've started my own floral events business, which has taken off quite nicley.  As you know, I've already started my youtube channel and my own blog.  I've recently garnered some attenion from one of the biggest Pin Up Clothing companies.  My viewership is moving along wonderfully on youtube and I am expecting big things in this upcoming year. One of my goals this year is to propel my channel on the frontpage of the "How-To Gurus" page.  To think, all of this started from the fact that I decided to take 100% responsiblity for my life.

        What do I mean by that?  It means to stop the blaming and complaining.  I realize that I am fully responsible for everything and all events that happen to me.  I control what happens to me. I control how I react to events and situations.  My thoughts create my future. I admit that I had a bit more of a pessimistic frame of mind in the past and all it did was lead me to a dead end everytime.  Once I stopped blaming anyone and everyone other than myself, is when everything started to change.  I no longer stress out so bad. I don't hold grudges anymore.  The petty arguments and pointless debates have virtually disappeared. Not only do I feel better emotionally inside, but my body feels better. I feel alive & healthier. I sleep better, which in turn causes me to wake up relaxed and exhilirated. Not everyday is perfect for me but I will say that my life is great.  If you took 100% responsiblity for your life, how many mountains could you move?

        

        Join me weekly, as I will be reflecting my thoughts on life, love, laughter, and why I think it's important for all of us to realize that whatever we put our mind to, we can can create.  If this post hit close to home and affected you in some way, I encourage to to share.  Please join me on my youtube channel as I will be expressing my opinion on this subject.  My video will be released later on this week. Take care- Aubrey XOXO