Water Fire

This weekend my Fiance and I headed to Providence, RI to spend time with my Parents and see Water Fire. If you've never experienced this and live in the area I highly reccomend checking it out.

WaterFire centers on a series of 100 bonfires that blaze just above the surface of the three rivers that pass through the middle of downtown Providence. The entire area is transformed into a Gothic festival with people dressed as Gargoyles, gondolas in the water, live music, and outdoor food stands and bars.

Thousands of people come to see Water Fire and it's an experience for all five senses.

They use cedar wood which gives off this amazing scent while it burns and you can feel the heat of the fires by just standing on the edges of the river.

the fires start at Water Place

the 100 fires burned until midnight

we enjoyed cold beer in the hot hot heat

the acrobatic fire lighter

live music & dancing

The next day we explored Providence going from Brown University to Federal Hill, John Brown's House, the first Baptist Church in America and on a little Trolley tour.

pretending to be college kids at Brown

Federal Hill

the John Brown House

America's First Baptist Church

our Trolley

Providence is such a great city that is rich with history and fun things to do!

And my fashion choices for our little trip?

I chose some airy, girly outfits to keep me cool in the 90+ degree weather.

Top: Express dress, Forever 21 necklace & sandals, vintage bracelet

Bottom: Old Navy skirt, tee and necklace, Jessica Simpson sandals.

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!

What The Fug!?

Oh happy day, another week over and another weekend just beginning!

Anyone have some fab plans? I want to hear about 'em!

Well, I have another wonderful installment of WTF!? this week,

What The Fug: Celebrity Edition

get ready to feast your eyes on denim done wrong,

I am a big fan of the denim trend, and of Ms. Claudia Schiffer,

but this....is fug.

The fit of the skirt is just all wrong, and the syle is a bit dated.

A more modern, streamlined skirt would have done the trick.

{thanks to OMG! at yahoo  for the pic}

However, no denim faux pas will ever surpass this:

{why?!}

Thoughts?

Have a wonderful weekend!

I'm off to Providence, RI for some fun with my 'Rents.

<3

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Because Sometimes It's Nice To Give Back

Last night we had two options

wine & food tasting at our local wine shop, WineNot

or

bbq & blood drive hosted by a local radio station, WZID
The Chill & Grille Blood Drive

Which did we choose?

{You're probably wrong}

we chose the blood drive,

it was the Fiance's choice and the title of this post is exactly what he said.

So off we went, I have never given blood before

but He is a blood donor god!

Type O Negative, healthy veins, healthy blood flow

they actually want him to donate "double red cells" next time.

Ew.

We enjoyed ice cream, pizza and burgers from some local vendors, some of our favs

and we got free t-shirts!

Oh ya and we gave blood!!

Sadly, after my little blood donation bag was 3/4 of the way full my blood stopped flowing,

3 different American Red Cross Employees tried to make it work

but my veins just wouldn't cooperate.

I was totally bummed.

so while I made a valiant effort, my  blood will unfortunately not save lives.

After 13 minutes they "pulled the plug"

but I'll try again next year!!

It still feels good to have made the effort and my babe donated for both of us this time.

www.redcrossblood.org

to find out where you can donate!

<3

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Best For You Conditioners and Shampoos for All Hair Types

Shampoo is meant to remove dirt, sebum (a.k.a. oils), and product buildup from your hair. But there are dozens of different brands to choose from, and even more types within those brands. The same goes for conditioners. Conditioners are meant to add shine, protect hair from drying out and allow for easier combing. Here, we run down the best shampoos and conditioners for four different hair types.

Coarse, curly hair Curly hair is almost always dry hair and here’s why: Oils produced in the scalp don’t travel as easily down the hair shaft as they do with straight hair. We’ve found creamy, moisturizing shampoos work best for this hair texture. Look for wheat germ oil, shea butter and nut oils (macadamia, for example) in your shampoos. These tend to coat the hair shaft, trapping water inside. Conditioners: More than any other hair type, women with coarse, curly hair must condition every time they shampoo. Look for an ultra-moisturizing conditioner made especially for coarse hair. Once a month use a hot oil treatment. For extra-dry hair, use an intense moisturizing treatment every 2 weeks.

Extra tip: Curly hair should not be washed every day. You’ll only dehydrate hair and make it more frizzy and unmanageable. Another alternative to shampoo washings is to rinse the hair with water and then follow with a conditioner. Also, lay off the blow dryer (they tend to dry out hair even more) and let curls dry naturally.

Fine, oily, or limp hair Fine hair is most susceptible to looking ‘oily’ and can get this way after only one day. Opt for clear shampoos and stay away from the creamy ones that were made for your curlier sisters. You want a gentle shampoo marked for daily or frequent washing. The secret fine hair shampoo lies in a bodybuilding ingredient called panthenol. Hair experts swear that panthenol penetrates the hair cuticle making each strand thicker. Another tip: Use a dry shampoo or talcum powder between washings. Not only will the powder soak up oils, but it adds body as well. Not all limp-haired ladies need conditioners. If you find you can easily comb out hair after washings without a conditioner you can skip it. Conditioners are good for combing out fine hair. Just don’t let the product touch your scalp. Massage a light-weight conditioner from mid-shaft down and no need to leave it on for long. If you have extremely greasy hair, look for the oil-absorbing tea-tree oil in your conditioner.Extra tip: Consider using a spray conditioner. They tend to be more light-weight and therefore don’t weigh the hair down. Also, unless your hair is extra-oily, there’s no need to ‘rinse and repeat.’ One shampoo will do you. You don’t have to lather twice.

Processed hair Adding moisture is key for colored, permed and relaxed hair. Unfortunately, overly-processed hair can suffer from oily roots but dry shaft and ends. Therefore, washing processed hair can be tricky business. You want to cleanse the roots while moisturizing the ends. We suggest washing hair every other day with a shampoo made for normal hair. Concentrate on cleaning the scalp. Then use a strong conditioner only on the midshaft to ends of hair. Here are other shampoo tips for the following processed hair types:

• Colored. Hair experts swear color-protection shampoos contain gentle cleansers and ingredients that preserve color. Other experts suggest shampoos for colored hair are just another way for companies to make money off you. They suggest using a gentle cleanser such as baby shampoo instead of the pricey specialized shampoos. We say: Whatever works for you. Don’t mind paying for the fancy stuff? Then do it. If you like it, then stick with it. Dozens of products on shelves must mean they work for somebody.
• Permed or relaxed. Any moisturizing shampoo will work for your hair type but apply it only to roots and rub it in well. Then apply a quick burst of water. While the water is running down the hair shaft, massage hair to remove any dirt and grime. Rinse well. You don’t want to skip the conditioner. Make sure to keep conditioner from the roots.

Conditioners: Look for a rich conditioner to be used primarily on the ends of your hair. Avoid conditioners that contain silicone, since they tend to strip color.

Extra tip for processed hair: Wash your hair only every few days to prevent drying out. You can use a dry shampoo or if you’re blond, a talcum powder, in between washings.

Dry, damaged hair Avoid clear shampoos and go straight for the creamy ones. These smooth, detangle and diffuse static. Conditioners: Again, moisturizing is key. You’ll want to look for an ultra-moisturizing conditioner.