1.7.10

New Makeup Video!

Here’s what I used in my newest makeup tutorial, “New Year’s Eve Look: Dark Blue Ice”:

1.) NARS eyeshadow in Underworld (from Day & Night Palette) on MAC 239 brush on lid, and lower lash line

2.) MAC eyeshadow in Smut on MAC 217 brush in crease, lightly making outer V, then on MAC 219 half way across lower lash line connecting crease, blend with MAC 224 brush

3.) NARS eyeshadow in Night Breed (from Day & Night Palette) on MAC 219 brush on inner crease/outer V, blend with MAC 224 brush

4.) NARS eyeshadow in Abyssinia (from Day & Night Palette) on MAC 227 brush for brow highlight

5.) Bobbi Brown Long-wear Gel Eyeliner in Jet Black along upper lash line with liner brush

6.) MAC kohl power eye pencil in Feline on waterline

7.) Curl lashes, CoverGirl LashBlastLength Mascara in Black on lashes, layer Yves Saint Laurent Volume Effet Mascara in Black on top

9.) Contour with MAC blush in Harmony using MAC 109 brush

10.) With MAC 138 brush apply NARS blush in Amour to cheeks and lightly on nose

11.) Apply MAC lipstick in Hue to lips, layer MAC lipglass in Poetic License on top

And that’s it! Hope you like it. Feel free to recreate it and show me! Even film it, and post as a video response

How I lost my baby fat.

A MILLION of you have been asking what I did to lose my extra pounds when I was fourteen. I’ll tell you right now, it wasn’t that easy, but the concept is pretty simple. I found a physical activity that I actually liked to do: crew.

Years before, I had seen a friend of my sister’s transform into this muscular, six-packed goddess. She pranced around in belly shirts, and I envied her confidence and overall ability to do so. She told me she did crew, and she was what sparked my interest in the sport.

I researched it a bit. It’s a water sport, specifically for lakes and calm oceans, and it doesn’t require any hand-eye coordination. That was a plus for me, since that was my ultimate weakness. You throw something to me, I won’t catch it. I’ll just go into the fetal position. Anyway, it had a lot to do with strength, and having good form. That summer I went to a rowing day camp, where I learned to use a rowing machine called an “erg” short for ergometer. I learned how to row correctly, and was pushed out on the water. I loved every second of it.

Since rowing has only been popular in recent years, it’s common for anyone to start at any age. I made a ton of friends my own age in after school middle school rowing programs.

I warn you, it’s the most repetitive sport in the world. It’s sort of like track. You just row your heart out, and with practice and teamwork, you’ll be great.

This is me at age 14, on the docks after rowing, acting like an utter fool.

You’ll be disappointed to hear (maybe?) that I don’t do crew anymore. I needed more time to do my artsy fartsy thing, and crew is a huge commitment in serious club and high school levels. It did however, finally give me a love for physical activity. I work out three to four times a week through practice with my school’s Varsity Dance Team. During the summer I belong to a

gym, and go every other day. I’ve read a ton of books about health, which has helped in my consumption of junk food. I simply don’t like things like soda, coffee, burgers, or candy anymore. I always crave things like fruit, whole grains, lots of water, and yummy natural teas and juices.

But I do love my fair share of cookies and cake. I’m a carb fiend.

Some words of advice, in closing: don’t be anorexic. Don’t starve yourself, don’t force yourself to throw up. It’ll give you more problems, and you’ll just sink deeper into a body-conscious hole. To be happy, you need to know you’re healthy, and be proud

of your healthy lifestyle! Eating things like fruits and vegetables will make you feel good, I guaruntee it. Don’t be picky, be adventurous! You never know what healthy stuff might actually taste good. Find some type of excersize you like. Join a dance class at the YWCA (or YMCA, depending on preferance!) with a bunch of your friends. As long as you respect your teacher and follow their direction, its totally okay to laugh and joke around in the class. Join a gym, try a sport you think you could easily do. Following that, I know you’ll achieve your healthiest bodyweight.

The wait is ALMOST over.

So I got my applications in to my adviser on the 15th! But I neglected to tell you all that I’m not done with it. She gave me some pointers, and I’m sending out the applications NOW!! Don’t worry, guys. Outfit of the day is coming back tomorrow!

SARRBASI IS ON LOCKDOWN!

As you know, I’m working hard to get my college applications done by December 15th. I’ve decided to stay in this entire weekend to see how far I can get!

So if you all read this, make sure I’m not destracted. Feel free to give me a “stop checking our comments, go write those applications!” or whatever.

I hope I get things done on time, and can start doing great videos for you all!

Update 12.8.09

Outfit of the Day:

What I’m wearing:

1.) Boots.

2.) Grey skinny Madewell cords

3.) Magenta Madewell v-neck tee

4.) J. Crew spring bud green cashmere cardigan

5.) Madewell scarf

Fabulous just for fun:

I saw Alex (my glamorous photog) walk in wearing this jacket, and my jaw immediately dropped to the floor. “This has to be on my blog,” I said. I volunteered to take a picture of her for it, but she insisted I wear it. I literally jumped at the oppertunity. HOW FABULOUS IS THIS COAT?! REALLY!??!?!??

Finally, an update. I’m so sorry I haven’t had a lot of posts up lately. It’s all because of—dare I make this excuse again—college. My personal deadline is December 15th, which has caused me to be extremely scary at the moment. Though all of my colleges’ deadlines are in January, I just miss giving you guys a constant stream of videos! Soon I’ll be a second semester senior, which means I have a ton of stuff in store for you all.  I’ll give you a list of things for you to look forward to:

1.)    HD Outfit of the Days
2.)    At least one beauty video each week

And many more surprises.

I really do miss you girls. I hope you’re excited, because I know I am!

SARA

12.2.09

What I’m wearing:

1.) The Boots

2.) Madewell sPants

3.) Vintage sequin sweater (can’t see it here…but it’s awesome)

4.) Red Pashmina

5.) Gap Kids faux fur cheetah print jacket

12.1.09

1.) The Boots

2.) Red thigh-high American Apparel socks

3.) Grey stirrup sPants by Vince from Shopbop

4.) Red American Apparel leotard

5.) Dior belt from mom’s closet

6.) Black Pashmina from street vendor

7.) J. Crew cardigan

New FTC law that I don’t really understand or know enough about:

All the items shown here are things I bought. Nobody’s paying me for this.

11.20.09

What I’m wearing:
1.) Gap Kids cheetah print faux fur jacket. It was my favorite coat when I was overweight at the age of eight.

2.) Hot Chilis black leggings

3.) Calvin Klein thigh high socks

4.) The boots.

11.19.09

What I’m wearing:

1.) Pashmina from a street vendor in Manhatten

2.) Hanes Dark Blue Pocketed Mens’ T-Shirt

3.) American Apparel Purple High Waisted zipper skinnies

4.) Boots (not seen here!)