It's been far too long since I did this and I have a lot of in's and a lot of out's...so here goes!
IN
Waking up to sunshine every day - this is one of the main reasons I moved - I love light and I love summer so Dubai serves that craving. The only downside of this is having to go to work. Work is work wherever you are in the world: it's never the thing that you want to do the most. Me? I like napping, sunbathing, writing lists of things I am going to do in the future and trundling out to the shops. That would be a nice life, right?
Shopping opportunities - seeing as museums and what is traditionally defined as cultural entertainment, is somewhat lacking in this neck of the woods the focus is very much on "mall as entertainment". Shopping is a way of life. I like the fact that Dubai blends US, UK and Australian stores so there really is everything here. I also like to see those familiar brands from home - Boots, Waitrose, Topshop, Accessorize, Reiss, Zara, heck even New Look!
Frederick Fekkai haircare - I am loving it. That's all there is to say. I feel and see a difference. I know it hasn't been long but every day my hair looks really shiny and healthy and even if its industrial strength silicone coating it, I don't care.
By Terry Baume de Rose - I have noticed that here, more than anywhere, the Baume de Rose is performing better than I could have imagined. It seems to really do the job of combating heat and air-conditioning and I actually feel my lips look a bit fuller. Totally my imagination but I don't mind living with the illusion :)
OUT
Missing home - When you move anywhere you miss your creature comforts and I do miss home - especially my bed and my parents. In that order ) But at the same time this is an opportunity that I would have kicked myself if I had said no to: and I don't live with regrets. Carpe diem people!
Short hair - I am over it now. It needs to grow. Of course it will grow at its own rate but that doesn't stop me willing it on - daily. It has reached that awkward mid-blah stage but I know in another 2 months it will be over that and moving into the territory of mid-long-ish. Here's hoping!
Tanning time - not having enough time to tan is my moan. It's hardly an out really but it would be nice to be a lady of leisure and lay out for a few hours - spf in hand of course. I have to make the most of the weekends for this but then there are so many other things to sort out. I will get there...
How about your Ins and Outs? As always feel free to link them up in the comments!
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
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Transitions like that are always tough, but so exciting! I just moved back to the states after living in China for 3 years, and it takes some time to make a new place your home :-)
I just ordered the baume de rose- everything you recommend- I end up loving!
IN -
1) Saving money to buy a nice handbag.
2) Planning a vacation for our anniversary at the end January!
3) BOOTS, i love fall and winter cloth!!!!
4) Egyptian Cream for night treatments.
5) Purple and Gray!
@Rana - wow that must be a huge change :) hope you settle in and that you love the baume de rose!
@Alexandra - ooh what bag are you after ? :)
I just love your posts!! I don't know why but I find them SO inspiring:)and youtube videos as well!!so please, post more:)
IN -
1)NARS Night clubbing eye shadow. I am loving this eye shadow. It's like a dark green, olive-ish with gold flecks in. It's gorgeous!
2)Getting married in MARCH! Gotta sort out a honeymoon and I just love planning out my own holiday. Cannot wait! :)
3)Extra money! I can finally purchase that Nude blazer I've wanted for aaages!
Out -
1)The weather! It's awful. It's been I get into work in the morning, my hair is all over the place. You're lucky you don't have to experience that anymore. :D
2)Autumn. I'm sorry, but just I'm just not a fan of miserable seasons. Maybe I should get a job in a sunny country - heaven!
xx
I know how having short hair feels, it definitely makes you miss the long strands. But your short hair looks absolutely wonderful on you.
INS
having a day off work tomoro
having my hair cut - goodbye split dry ends
planning for my 30th birthday in march
having cuddles with my niece and nephew :)
saving for a louis vuitton for my 30th bday pressie to myself
OUTS
saying goodbye to my long hair - need alot cut off to make it look healthy
starting smoking again
too much work, not enough time
rain on freshly washed hair. Frizz galore!!
IN
.My new winter clothes, new kimono poncho mix, sounds strange but is lovely :)))
.My next holidays in December
.Bobbi Brown stick foundation.
OUT
.Cold, really cold here, UK
.Work, BHAAAAAAAAA!!!
.Can't save to buy my nice bag :(((
In:
Summer is coming in NZ!
Only one month of uni to go!
Out:
A billion assignments.
No time to go out so no time to play with makeup.
Uni is killing my buzz at the moment!
Melissa,
xx.
You've made me interested to try high end hair products. I've only really ever used drug store and some tigi conditioner but i didn't really like that. Does it do anything for frizz? My hair seems to be really frizzy right now.
I can relate to missing your family. I am living away from home and have been for 2 years and although i do have family here, i miss my mom so much. I wish i could say it gets easier but it doesn't. It does make going home that much more special though.
I'm so jealous of the sunshine! I know what you mean about missing home, I lived in Paris for a year and it wasn't easy at times, especially to begin with, but an amazing experience to have. I'm not sure even the shops in Paris could compete with those malls though!
Missing home is never fun but it sounds like you have lots of fun distractions!!:) My in has been getting enough sleep lately and my out is a stubborn breakout--go away spots!!
IN:
1. waiting for a new car
2. Cream clothes/shoes/jewelery
3. Getting new mac makeup
4. Countdown till my Birthday + Christmas
OUT:
1. wanting to buy a pair of shoes but they have ran out of my size
2. English weather
IN:
OPI Nail polish
MAC style black
River Island
OUT:
Starting Uni again
Wanting to get driving over and done with!
Dark UK mornings.
You make me want to go to Dubai so much Laura!
xoxo
Laying out in the sun sounds mighty fine right about now :) That is one huge IN that I want to come back..but autumn is here. Oh well! xox
Ok, I feel you...
In:
- starting anything new in your life (like a change of location or a new love)
- Finding the perfect Halloween costume. Yes, I plan on bringing the 80s back.
- realizing that the universe (or God) sometimes gives you little hints on what or where you should be.
Out:
-Creasing eye-shadow. Even with eyeshadow primers, they still continue to crease. Does this mean that my oily skin will help prevent me from wrinkles? I hope so.
- Women settling for me because they are desperate to get married and have children. Why does this still happen?!?
Always love your in and out posts! I lived in Riyadh for 5 years and I miss the heat so bad! It doesn't help that I live by the sea in the north of England now and it's always bloomin cold :(
I've put a link in to my in and out post :)
http://tillyness86.blogspot.com/2009/10/update-and-sizzle-or-fizzle-002.html
@lollipop26 - I have been wanting a Balanciaga for ages. I am thinking a black city with the regular hardware. But honestly i change my mind everytime i go to Neiman Marcus and see all of the Balenciagas :) What I am doing is every month buying a gift card with x amount on it (whatever i have saved). I am hopping to have it by Christmas!
I always love reading your ins and outs :)
I'm trying to grow my hair, and it's just past that blah stage, but it at that stage for like four months or something! So annoying.
I long for long hair. :)
Halla Halla Laura :)
Here's mine - http://www.excellentmakeup.com/2009/10/in-and-out-4-i-think.html
take care!
Hey,
I sent you an email about the mascara I use but didn't get a reply..did you get it?
Ins:
* reading this blog with new and interesting things each time
* living on a sunny beautiful island (Puerto Rico)
* Got new hair cut I love It cause It helps me with the hot weather and keeps the hair a little more controlled
Outs:
*missing my husband wich is in his air force trainig right now and not being able to communicate with him in 2 months
*Not knowing where I will live in the next 5 months
fun fun!
IN-
-Blazers a la yours (!) and LC style... rolled up on the arm. I found mine at a thrift store after seeing Lauren Conrad's at Kohl's.
-Changing Weather means my boots and chunky pumps are out of the closet!
-Neutral eyes: I just can't stop searching for a perfect neutral eye combo.
OUT-
-My boyfriend being in Germany for 6 weeks.
-Flip Flops. My feet can heal from dry summer weather.
-Adjusting to living in San Francisco after being in sunny San Diego for so long...
In
1)Waiting for my first baby to arrive - not long now!
2)Sitting down and spending time doing my makeup and rediscovering a great product I'd forgotten I had
3)New Topshop boots for winter - just like Givenchy but a fraction of the price
4)Getting home, lighting a fire and opening a good bottle of red now it's getting colder
Out
1)Buying stuff from ebay that doesn't fit/looks terrible
2)Huge baby belly stopping me wearing all of my favourite clothes and trying on nice new ones
3)All signs of having a real tan fast evaporating and having to go back to the fake stuff...
In and Outs
http://iloveshopping2009.blogspot.com/2009/10/september-in-and-out.html
xx
IN-
1) Green tea, am so addicted! Drink 5 cups a day or something
2) Thick knitted scarfs, I love fall so much!
3) Lipbutter and balm. Fall=almost winter=chapped lips. But not for me!
4) Korean drama's. I love em all!
OUT-
1) Being so tired I can't even tell I'm tired
2) Missing my daddddy
IN -
1. Reading beauty blogs. I've learnt so much recently.
2. My grey blazer. Haven't had it off my back for what feels like forever.
3. Paul Smith Floral perfume. Whenever i smell this i'm transported back to summer.
OUT -
1. British weather. I love Britain i really do but my hair cannot cope with this rain!
2. Not having any money. There's far too many new products i wanna try out but i don't have the funds to do so!
3. Work. I like having a job but the bitchy atmosphere in the workplace is starting to give me a headache.
Ohh its so frustrating just waiting and waiting for your hair to grow isnt it! But you know.. as soon as you stop willing it to grow and forget about it, thats when it will and people will tell you how long your hair is getting! haha i love it :)
IN
- Summer slowly approaching here in Australia
- finally quitting the solarium after like, 4 years because i found a fake tan i actually like!
- working heaps, at overtime rates. woohoo!
OUT
- 5.30 wake ups to drop the bf to the train station
- the annoying 'routine' fake tanning involves :(
- my skin freaking out and needing to go back to basics with it
Love it :)
Please can you follow my blog:
http://blog-isthenewblack.blogspot.com
xo
I absolutley LOVE your blog! and your Ins & Outs! so this is very random...but i rememeber you saying that you love fashion blogs and a girl who graduated from the same highschool as I, Recho, has a really awesome one! you should check it out :) wwww.themilkandwine.com
xoxo <3
Hey girl
ive been a big fan of your youtube videos.
and i heard you recently moved. Hopefully you are liking the new place.
and btw, im a new follower of your blog and love it. hopefully you can check out mine too.
http://sparklemidori.blogspot.com/
http://blogalabeaute.blogspot.com
There are mine! First time I have ever done oe of them. Only really just started blogging about cosmetics! Had my art one a while but kept forgetting to update it!
Love your blog and videos though!
Just got my first ever set of gel nails! I am in love!! Mine have rounded tips...and they do feel slightly odd to begin with but they are soo nice! Only thing is I know they can damage your real nails with prolonged use so I think they will be used only for special occaisions...
I think you should really do a blog on nailcare, how you look after your gels, anything you should avoid doing etc... I use St. Moritz tan as well and I was wondering if there are any precautions you should take when tanning??
xx
I linked to my in/out list before - but I was not completely happy with the post so I deleted my comment. I'm going to re-do it at a later date, but I did just want to say:
I think your blog is great and I have been following you on youtube for a while now too - you are a favourite.
Hope you are enjoying Dubai and the new job.
How come you have to be the cutest girl in the entire world?! I discovered your blog and youtube channel recently, and that was only about a month ago! Boy, do I have a lot of catching up to do! You have been the biggest inspiration to me!!!! Makeup/hair and fashion are my major obsessions, and thanks to you, I now own: Lilash (amazing product), an Enzo Milano wand, and amazing extensions! And more!! Thank you so much, everything you say always proves to be the best advice I have ever taken, and you are absolutely gorgeous, so that totally helps too! Needless to say, blogging here I come!
Have fun in Dubai, and I cannot wait to read more posts!!
<3 Sarah xoxo
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