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Yeah, it's a new spin on the old ripped fishnets idea. 
Actually, when I put them on, I had no idea that they had a hole in the leg. But it didn't take long before that all-too-familiar rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrt! Oh no. 
    Fortunately, I was wearing a floor-length skirt over them, so it didn't matter.

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Thanx. Although, I ended up changing clothes like 3 times yesterday.    I had that outfit for work, then changed to wash my car, then changed again into dry clothes after that. Yeesh. 

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Hmm, never heard of using hairspray, but I do know that clear nail polish works.
Unfortunately, this pair was past the point of rescue, so I just trashed them. And honestly, what are they now, $4? Just buy new ones. 

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Lucky.    In my defense, I'm covered with acne scars, so the majority of my time is what I call "reconstructive work" just to get an even tone. After that, colors are flying & it's all fairly easy. 

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That used to be me. The first 2 years of high school, I wouldn't leave the house without wearing every makeup product known to humankind.    After that, I became a minimalist & only wore what was absolutely necessary at any given time. In my early 20's, I pretty much just gave up - too much work!    And it's a rarity even now. Not that I don't want to wear it - just hardly ever have the time to put it all on. 

Hair: The usual CWC routine + leave-in crème. Forgot to bring a hairtie to work, so hair is down. But I've been taking advantage of that throughout the day by picking out wonky ends from the length and snipping them off with the scissors in my desk drawer.
    Before my break, one of my co-workers noticed me doing this and asked, "You cutting your hair?"
    So I got all flustered and embarrassed and said, "Yeah, it had a little snarl."    I don't know why I didn't just tell the truth. Maybe I was afraid she would think it weird. ha And I would be afraid of that why?!    I'm a dork.
    But as my co-worker left, she said, "Oh well, you know what you're doing." She's a big fan of my hair for some reason.    And I'm pretty sure she'd be leading the mob to lynch me if I ever cut it.

Anyway, products I'm currently using are:

• Suave Naturals Fresh Berry Smoothie conditioner
• Pantene Restoratives Time Renewal shampoo (diluted)
• Pantene Moisture Renewal conditioner
• Pantene Restoratives Breakage Defense Detangling Leave-In Crème

Rather an eclectic mix, but it'll do for now.

Other Stuff: My new manicure is basic black with white decals on the ring finger of each hand: a bat on the left and a skull with bat wings on the right. Simple design, but it was a royal pain in the keister to make!
    Added note: I do not care for OPI's basic top coat. It dries streaky. 

I'm running out of room, but there's a story in the post below that I just had to share...

Come on, move it
When I'm on the mic
We gonna rock you
We gonna rock you right

My new CD's arrived today. And right now, I'm spinning De/Vision in the computer at work. I so cannot wait to hear Bella Morte's new one.

So, this morning was kind of a busy one. I did the usual Friday WTC, and while my conditioning treatment was in, I used a fruit hydroxy facial masque as well. While both concoctions were working their magic, I did laundry.

After finishing my hair and towel drying it as usual, I worked leave-in crème through the length and slicked Enjoy serum on the ends. Hair is happy, if a bit wild looking. I might put it into a half-up when I get a break from the phones.

So, no makeup today, no fancy outfit. Instead, the focus seems to be jewelry - I'm wearing a total of 3 rings, 15 bracelets and 6 earrings. 

*pauses for a second...because Steffen Keth singing in his native language is about the sexiest thing ever*

Yeah, I wonder if the urge to wear too many bracelets at once is a side effect of listening to De/Vision. Elder goth K did both. 

Anyway, glad you guys liked the story. I had no idea that people would find it as funny as they did.    But taking advantage of ignorant people is always fun.

Last night's practice went well. Brother Moon Pie was there to fill out our sound and I got to talk to him one on one for a bit, which was nice. He has a gig on Halloween and afterwards, he's thinking of coming out to the haunted house that I'll be participating in.    We also talked briefly about our reactions to the band's recent lineup change and the drama that ensued afterwards. Both he & I had the decency to keep our bloody mouths shut and stay out of it while it was all going on.

Between songs, I bent over to stretch out my lower back and Moon Pie made this farting noise and went, "Aww, [Angel]!"    I laughed and called him a dork.    We are so brother & sister. 

Anyway, check out my ticker! One week 'til Halloween...which also happens to be payday. 

LD: Thanx. And believe me, it was difficult. 

Hair: Yesterday was the usual CWC routine/leave-in crème thing. The style was a flipped ponytail.
Today, I mixed up a combo of aloe gel & EVOO, slicked it into the length of my hair and let it set under my sleep cap for over 2 hours. Then, washed it out with a WCC. Lastly, it was leave-in crème for the length and a bit of EVOO for the ends. Hair has been braided all day.

Faaashion, Dahling: So today I realized that I couldn't make it through the week without gas & shave gel, so that prompted a shopping spree. I couldn't afford it, but I needed it and I'm pretty sure my budget will survive/recover.    Anywho, after a little indulgence from Godiva and lunch/dinner at Boudin Bakery, I bought a cute mockneck top from Express without even trying it on. JCP was having a sale on OPI nail polish, so I bought 4...and they threw in a 5th one free.    It wasn't a color that I loved, but when I brought it home, my mother said that she would use it for Christmas, so I gave it to her.
    The ones I bought for myself were: Eiffel For This Color - deep royal purple, Parlez-Vous OPI? - a smoky voilet that I can only describe as Burton-esque, "Sheer" Your Toys - a pale, metallic periwinkle with little red metal flecks, and Baby, It's "Coal" Outside - sparkly black.    My nails will be in the latest fashion this season, even if the rest of me looks like a trainwreck.

From Target, I got a new sports bra and a fleece top to wear while power walking. Also picked up some shave gel & bodywash. And then *ahem* elsewhere, I bought a lot of cotton.    Cotton balls, Q-tips and 2 organic cotton shirts. I returned home with bags within bags and shared some of my leftover Boudin bread with my sister.
    A veritable shopping spree. Even angels can be naughty sometimes. 

Other Stuff: *taps the still slumbering Old Man Winter on the shoulder and whispers, "I'm ready when you are."*

Drear: 

Hair: Today was the usual CWC + leave-in crème on the length + Enjoy serum on the ends. Hair has dried straighter than straight, as it usually does when I put extra cones on the ends. I think I've found my oil alternative.    Now, I just need to find a serum that has cones but no alcohol.

While I was in the JCP salon yesterday, I looked at a few silk serums. Wonder if Biosilk would work...I've always wanted to try it.

Other Stuff: I forgot to mention yesterday that I also bought new fishnets and spiderweb tights.    Today, all of my new stuff is washed and ready to wear.

So, at nearly 29 years of age, I still have my wisdom teeth. They didn't come in all the way, so every now and again, my gums become inflamed, making one quarter of my mouth hurt.    Today is such a day. Actually, it's probably the 3rd day like this and it's kind of driving me bonkers. My family likes to state the obvious and say that I should have my wisdom teeth removed. Really? I'd have done it years ago were the surgery not $1,500.    Just one more little luxury I can't afford. *sigh*

Jerry: Ah, Jerry, Jerry, Jerry...how to put this politely...    See, there's this nasty little problem called inflation that makes things considerably more expensive over time. The same products and services that you remember buying in your early 20's cost...a little bit more now.    Couldn't resist.    Plus, things cost more in SoCal. A lot more.

La Diosa: Thanx for the suggestion. Now, if only I could locate a place in my area that sold Giovanni products so I could have a closer look.

Tanai: Everyone else in my family has had theirs removed already, as I will when I can afford to. *sigh* Curse this recession!
    And yes, the wisdom teeth have come in, just not all the way. So long as they're kept healthy, they most certainly won't rot. They're just a pain every so often...literally. 
    Worst case scenario, I could just have my dentist prescribe some antibiotics in case of infection. But right now, Advil is working quite well. 

Hair: Tuesday = clarifying day. No leave-in's, and I'm such a genius that I forgot to bring a hairtie to work with me. Of course. Looks like it'll be the sexxxy pencil bun style until I get home. 

Music: Practice tonight. None of the guys that my father is inviting into the project are working out for us.
    And another female singer will be trying out tonight. It was fun being the only girl in the band again while it lasted. 

Other Stuff: Last night, I power walked after a hiatus that lasted far too long. As of now, I am 7 lbs. over my comfortable weight, so I need to get back in the swing of things.

My black manicure is wearing away and I don't care enough to fix it. Not sure what my Halloween mani will look like just yet. Hmmm...