Inside his brain...

I’m sure you hear about what guys like about a girl’s personality all the time, right? I do, which made me curious about what guy like about the more outwardly things, like beauty and fashion. So I decided to see what goes on inside a guy's brain about how girls look, dress, even smell. I asked some Christian guys their opinions about what is attractive on a girl…and what is not. Remember, these are only personal opinions!

DO’S:

·         Wear fruity perfume.

After interviewing several guys, I realized that guys pay more attention to smell than we would think. One of the first things the guys said was attractive was the way the girl smelled.

“Good fruit smelling lotion is nice, guys remember that for some reason.” - Nate, 17, from California

“I seem to remember a girl by her smell, so pay attention to that, suit it to your personality, if you're fun go for fruity, if your more smooth go for a deeper smell.”  - Quartly, 17, from New Zealand

“There's something in my sniffer that just fires me up when a girl walks by with a sweet, slightly fruity perfume that just about overwhelms me. I LOVE IT!!! And if I ever see the person, and see 'em again, I hope they walk by so I can catch another whiff. LOL!” Grant, 21, from Kansas

Fruit scents are easy to adapt to your own personality! If you’re more lively, go for perfumes with notes of citrus fruits, but if you’re on the quieter, more mysterious side, go for perfumes with notes of berries or pomegranates.

For the outgoing girl, try Clinique Happy Duet, which includes a perfume spray and body cream. It has a light citrus fragrance and also a bit flowery, so it’s feminine but not overpowering.

Clinique Happy Duet $30

Buy it herehttp://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY22435/PROD16873/Fragrance/Gifts/Gifts__Sets/index.tmpl

For the more reserved type, try Bath & Body Works Midnight Pomegranate. It includes other mysterious scents, such as blackberry and jasmine.

Bath & Body Works Midnight Pomegranate Eau De Toilette $29.50

See all products here: http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=4030760&cp=2073259

·         Dress like a girl and be yourself.

“I was at a Christian music festival, and all the girls wore ripped short denim shorts and Tshirts, but the girls who stood out wore jeans, dresses, and just something different from the crowd.” - Quartly, 17, from New Zealand

“A turn on would be slimmer fitting clothes but not like skin tight.” - Nate, 17, from California

“Cute "form fitting" clothing tastefully frames the inherent beauty and shapeliness that God gave women for their beauty.” Grant, 21, from Kansas

When you dress stylishly and tastefully, it shows your personality and that will attract the right kind of guy for your character. Dressing in flirty, skimpy clothes, will attract a guy who wants you for the wrong reasons.

Check out my post about clothing personalities and styles to help you find yours if you’re not quite sure what your style is. http://modstylelounge.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-is-your-clothing-personality.html

·         Wear pretty earrings and/or small jewelry.

“I like earrings with a li'l sparkle to them, and not too gaudy. It really all depends on the girl for what they can wear.” - Grant, 21, from Kansas

“I like the skinnier long earrings, but as long as they're not those like huge circle designs!” - Steve, 16, from Pennsylvania

“Some jewelry is nice but too much gets annoying to me.” - Nate, 17, from California

Look at these adorable stud earrings from Claire’s, only $8.50 each!

 

DON’TS:

·         Obsess about your hair

“Let your hair be natural, don’t try and do too much with it.” - Nate, 17, from California

“I know they ruin your hair, but I think hats are awesome on girls.” - Quartly, 17, from New Zealand

“Punk or trashy...no thanks. I like natural, long hair, and a simple hairstyle. Sure, make it pretty every once in a while, curl it a little for a few waves in it. It looks great! But I LOVE a girl's beautiful long natural hair! Don't feel like you have to spend 3 hours on a ritzy hairdo just for your guy, or anyone in general.” Grant, 21, from Kansas

*** To achieve the natural hair look without looking frumpy, play up your natural texture! If you have a natural wave or curl to your hair, try the Living Proof No Frizz to line enhance it and avoid frizziness. You can buy it a Sephora.

-       For thick or coarse hair, try http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231306&categoryId=RPYMAL

-       For fine or medium hair, try http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P231304&categoryId=C20513

*** If your hair is naturally straighter, run a flat iron over the parts that aren’t as straight to clean it up. Make sure to protect it from the heat to keep it soft and beautiful! Try TreSemme’s Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray. It smells delicious, kind of like Kool-Aid! You can pick it up at Walmart or a drug store.http://www.tresemme.com/Products/Heat/Thermal-Creations-Heat-Tamer-Spray/

Bad hair day? Slap on a cute hat! Check out my post about hats for your face shape to find which kind would look best on you. http://modstylelounge.blogspot.com/2010/07/hey-you-with-face-shape.html

·         Wear a lot of makeup

“Too much makeup makes the girls face looks like a painting.” - Nate, 17, from California

“Lots of makeup…puuuuke. I want a real girl, not a plastic plated one. Enhance beauty a little, not try to make it.” Grant, 21, from Kansas

A great way to bring out your natural glow without a lot of makeup is a blush/bronzer. For winter, bring out those rosy cheeks with Physician’s Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Blush & Highlighter. It gives you that blushed look like you’ve just been out in the cold and highlights at the same time. Just swirl and go!

$11.95 http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/face/blush/01161.html

For summer, try Physician’s Formula Happy Booster™ Glow & Mood Boosting Powder. It gives you a nice tanned glow like you’ve been in the sun a lot, plus, it’s supposed to boost your mood with natural plant extracts of Euphoryl and Violet. Who doesn’t like a happy girl?

$13.95 http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/new-products/pressed-powder/07318.html

For both winter and summer, use Stila’s oil-free sheer color tinted moisturizer SPF 20. It is sheer coverage so it looks very natural, evens out skin tone and gives a dewy glow, leaving you looking fresh. I love it because it contains chamomile to help soothe and eliminate redness and improve elasticity. It’s great for summer because it’s water resistant and the sun protection factor, and great for winter because it’s a moisturizer.

$34.00 http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=903&dept=1&cat=5

Rub this over your face, apply one of the above, slap on a little mascara, and you’re good to go!

What did you think of these guys’ opinions? Were they helpful or not? Let’s chat!

Always a child...

             It's true, I will always be a child at heart. Sure, in life we must move on, grow up, and be mature enough to handle our own families eventually, but for some reason I will always believe in fairy-tales. I honestly believe that if Cinderella was a real person, she'd be my role model. I mean, she had such a sweet heart, she put up with evil step-sisters, and even when clothed in rags her kind heart and natural beauty shined like diamonds. And well, we also can't forget that a single pair of shoes changed her life. Of course it helped that she had fairy-godmother and was friends with mice that could sew. But even so, against all odds, her life was drastically changed. One night at a dance (she didn't even have a date!) and the next week she marries a prince and becomes a princess living in a beautiful castle. Thank goodness Christ did the same thing for us. One day a we're a wretched sinner, the next His glorious bride for all eternity. That's truly a "happily, ever after."

5 Acne Remedies!

Over the years I've suffered from mild acne...which I happen to hate! Who doesn't?
I know there have already been a couple posts on acne remedies, but I would like to share the ones that have worked for me!:)
These are all natural, home remedies that can be made with products you probably already have around the house. So, they are healthier for you and if they don't work, you haven't wasted a ridiculous amount of money.

1. Lemon Juice
Simply squeeze the juice of the lemon and keep in a container in the refrigerator. I usually apply it all over my face with a tissue (or cotton ball) each night. It may sting a little, but the results are worth it. I've been doing this for about a week and my blotchy spots and acne scars are definitely fading away. My skin tone has evened out and I have had very few new breakouts. I would suggest only putting this on at night because it makes your skin sensitive to the sun and too much lemon juice is dehydrating to your skin.2. Water!
Drinking enough water definitely improves your skin! I started drinking more water (at least eight glasses of 8oz water per day) and I have noticed an improvement in my skin!

3. Don't Touch!
I've always read that it's unhealthy to touch your face but I never believed it was so true! Touching your face spreads bacteria, creating more blemishes. When I am diligent in not touching my face, there is an obvious improvement in my skin!

4. Pore Strips
They clean your pores, removing black heads and white heads. I use pore stripsabout once or twice a week and then apply an acne medication right afterwords because my pores are clean and the medication will be more effective (I use either toner or lemon juice). Over the course of a couple weeks, your pores will also appear smaller!

5. Honey Mask
Apply this to an area that's scarred from past acne, or currently breaking out. Mix equal amounts (depending on how much you need) of honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Honey is hydrating and soothing and cinnamon and nutmeg heal acne and smooth out skin. Apple once or twice and week and leave on for about 15 minutes.I hope these work for you! Have a great day!

The Romantic..

Ever since i could remember I have been a romantic. I loved movies like "The Princess Bride", "Ever After", and any princess movie out there (minus sleeping beauty I always got scared [ I have only seen that movie 2 times in my whole life])  When I first saw this music video well watching CMT I  instantly fell in love with it. To this day it is still one of my favorite songs.
I have always wanted a grand love. Something that blows me away and makes people belive in love again.... I know to many romantic comedies (lawl) I know someday God will bring in "Mr. Right' when its time.. never know he may already be in my life.. we just don't know it yet. :)




Lyrics <3


Oh there's something 'bout a man in black
Makes me want to buy a cadillac,
Throw the top back
And roll down to Jackson town
I wanna be there on the stage with you
You and I could be the next rage, too
Hear the crowd roar,
Make 'em want more,
I'll kick the footlights out

I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin' with you
I wanna walk the line,
Walk the line,
'Till the end of time
I wanna love,
Love ya that much
Cash it all in,
Give it all up,
And when you're gone
I wanna go, too
Like Johnny and June

I wanna hold you baby right or wrong
Build a world around a country song
Pray a sweet prayer,
Follow you there,
Down in history

I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin' with you
I wanna walk the line,
Walk the line,
'Till the end of time
I wanna love,
Love ya that much,
Cash it all in,
Give it all up,
And when you're gone,
I wanna go, too
Like Johnny and June
Like Johnny and June

More than life itself
No-one else
This endless promise
They don't make love like that anymore
Is that too much to be askin' for?

I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin' with you
I wanna walk the line,
Walk the line,
'Till the end of time
I wanna love,
Love ya that much
Cash it all in,
Give it all up,
And when you're gone,
I wanna go, too
Like Johnny and June
Like Johnny and June

And when there gonna be no tears to cry,
Only memories of our lives,
They'll remember, remember
A love like that.

Dreamer...

The cold weather and excessively fun weekend ahead of me puts me in all smiles today. Its just one of those days where you ride your bike down the street singing along with your tinny sounding iPod with no care in the world. Of course the cars passing you probably think you're a bit loopy, but in all actuality you're just happy to be where you are with everyone who surrounds you. That's how today is. A day where all I want to do is relax and enjoy the cool autumn breeze while basking in the radiance of the sun. I guess I'm a bit corny... but that's how dreamers are sometimes.