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    3.31.2009

    Do Something, Now.

    If you remember from this post, I feel very strongly against abuse of any kind. So what did I do? I did something. I signed up to do my part and I plan to be heard. What better way to create awareness than put the damn thing on blast?



    Because I signed up, I got this in the mail...
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    In it, comes a little flyer with info on stuff you can do to help.
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    I specifically ordered 3 sets of awareness bracelets. I gave a set to my BF and I'm keeping 2 for myself.
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    They've also included stickers.
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    I've taken my first step, what do you plan to do about it?

    3.30.2009

    Let's Ramble!

    I've been pretty unmotivated lately. It's nothing serious, just to bleh to do anything about it. Everyone says they're too busy doing this or that, but I'll be real with y'all. I'm not too busy, I just got a lot of shit to care of =)

    I haven't been hauling cuz I've been pretty broke. And no, not the type of broke that some of y'all think broke means, where you're broke temporarily but still have the ends to buy shit on sale. No, when I say broke, I'm talking B-R-O-K-E. <<-- get it? I had to break the letters up? Har-har-har. Broke folk humor, you don't know nothing about it. But it's cool, I'm not looking for pity, cuz I'm broke with style, fashoooooow! Hahahah [whatever keeps me away from depression, right?]

    Anyway, so with everyone's blog anniversaries going on, I dunno if I should join in on the festivities. My "Life As ICEY It" officially turn 1 on April 30th. I've had a blog for yeaaaars. I've had a blog before I even knew there were blogs. But with this one, I dunno. Something about this one this time around... like, actually care about this one like it's my baby. So I dunno... I'm just scared no one will join =/.

    Okey dokes, if anything, y'all will definitely know what's up. Be easy... toodles!

    3.27.2009

    F*ck!t Friday: Kim K. Fiasco

    Ok, so it's been a minute since I've done a post for this series, but when I saw this pic circulating around the internet, I just HAD to put MY two cents in. It's funny that I saw this pic AFTER I did my post on my experience at the gym.



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    In case you didn't really catch the differences, let me point them out:
    - In the "enhanced" version, she's lighter
    - they "smoothed" and "thinned" out her thighs
    - they "sucked" in her belly
    - they "erased" her baby hairs on her hairline


    So what's my problem with it?

    THERE'S NOTHING FUCKING WRONG WITH THE "NATURAL" PICTURE. THAT'S MY FUCKING PROBLEM.


    Kim Kardashian, besides the sex tape, I don't even know why the hell she's famous. Regardless of how I personally feel about her, I don't fuckin' know her, I don't care much for her existence, BUTTTTTT, she IS fucking BEAUTIFUL to me.

    Whoever thought it was a good idea to "enhance" an already beautiful woman should be smacked down with a frying pan... while it's still hot. There is no perfect woman, just like there sure as hell is NO PERFECT FUCKING MAN.

    You can't have beautiful curves for free, it's a fact of life. You either pay for it in cash, credit, or cellulite. Curves AIN'T cheap, they WILL cost you something.

    And I got a couple more bones to pick at on this topic:
    I can see how you would "suck in" her tummy, I do not agree with it but I can see why they'd do it. But was it really -- be honest -- necessary to push her hairline back? That right there, DUMB DA DUMB DUMB DUMB. And another thing, why was she lightened? Is that supposed to suggest something racially?


    WHATEVZ... FUCK IT, I'M DONE.
    Have a Beautiful Weekend EveryBuddy!!!
    See ya next time!



    3.26.2009

    The Road To SEXY...

    begins from within.

    I wanna just do a quick discussion regarding HEALTH. Well, maybe not a discussion, but I just wanted to share with you an experience that I had while I was at the gym, and this happened recently.

    Anyway, so as usual, I brought my Zune player but when I got to the gym, I realized I had forgotten my headphones at home. Yea... idiot me. But eh, big deal right? I'll just watch TV in there while I jog [which is why I prefer the gym as opposed to walking around in the :::gulp::: outdoors]. So I got in there, picked my spot, and to my disappointment... the only thing they had playing was the news. Bleh, whatevz.

    Bored as I was, I began noticing the diversity that surrounded me. There were teens running track like it was a damn contest; slighty overweight people with slimming-belts, doused in sweat like they had just came out from the pool; there were very weight people with so much determination in their faces, it was motivating for me. And then, there we the seniors. Some of them on the the treadmill, going at a VERY slow pace, and a few were jogging faster than me!

    Nevertheless, I went on about my business, but I couldn't shake this feeling of guilt inside me. I mean, there I was jogging my way to Sexy St., and there those seniors are, working out to -- and lets be honest -- to stay alive!

    So anyway, it was definitely an eye-opening experience. I'm slowly beginning to change my mind, in terms of why I even bother with healthy living. I keep telling myself now that I shouldn't try to take the easy route with diet pills, or starvation, or whatever fads these hipsters are into nowadays. Basically, I am now trying to live as long as I can. I'm still gonna eat whatever I want, but I'll tell myself next, "hey bitch, you don't need that damn much!" LOL.

    What do you do for yourself, in order to live longer? Do ya work out? Drink hot tea? Quit smoking?




    3.24.2009

    Vanitymark: Not Too Vain For Us Little Folks

    I woke up this morning, checked my email, and this is what I found in my mail...


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    How frikken awesome is that??? Mr. Brett Freedman, himself, thanking lil' ole me for doing this post! I don't know about y'all, but little gestures like that really make my day. Especially when businesses take the time to appreciate the little people =). I mean, ok, it's just makeup. BUTTTT to have the developer of it personally contact you to thank you for sharing your thoughts... that is STATUZ, baby! LOL, but foreal, come on... how many times has MAC emailed you for loving their lippies? Yea... my point exactly.


    Anyway, so thank you for that Mr. Freedman and kudos to the wonderful product you've created!




    3.23.2009

    Spring for Big City Girls

    Oh Spring.... :::sniffs flowers:::
    Sometimes we get caught up in the season, we clean our closets... we hop, skip, and play with little children... we have a stroll around the park in our pretty, floral skirts... basically enjoying the warm sun and cool breeze.


    Then there are those who wake up past noon.... rockin' dark shades because it's "too fuckin' early"... enjoys a cigarette with her Red Bull and calls it breakfast... children wouldn't dare look her way... the closest things to flowers in her attire is the rose & thorns tattoo on her back... yepp. That bitch.


    And this is a preview of her closet:



    DJ Jewel Tank, $34
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    Miss Me Shorts, $49
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    Ophelia Tube Dress, $89
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    Pano Wide Frames, $19
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    Striped Shured Dress, $64
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    True Religion Jess Shorts, $174
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    Kill City Vinyl Bandeau, $26
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    ALL photos credited to: MetroParkUSA.com



    3.21.2009

    What The Delia?

    Youthful, colorful attire... that take you from Spring Fling to Summer Lovin'.

    Delias Spring



    All pix taken from Delias.com

    3.20.2009

    Do Something

    Abuse is abuse is abuse.
    A battered woman is somebody's mom, aunt, sister, grandma, friend, wife, girlfriend, cousin, etc.



    I know this is predominantly a beauty/fashion blog, but it IS also a personal blog. So things that are important to me will be discussed. And because most, if not all my readers are women, I felt it was necessary to air this subject out there.

    Some of you are mothers with daughters, you wouldn't want them being a victim of abuse, right? Or mothers with sons, and I hope you wouldn't want your little boy growing up beating women. You'd want him to grow up a REAL MAN, don't you? Some of you know of someone or ARE abuse victims, and I'm telling you... something needs to change.

    I purposely took out the comments section of this post because I know everyone has an opinion on this matter. And I know some ignoramus out there is gonna post "what if the bitch deserved it?". Shit like that is unnecessary. Thank you for understanding.

    What Lovely Lashes You Have!

    This is for Linda [@ My Pretty Pink Box]

    VanityMark the Lash
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    It's actual size!
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    the brush in detail
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    What it is:
    "The thickest, blackest mascara on Earth"

    I took pictures of the box that it came in so you could read the features for yourself.
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    the ingredients
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    Where to get it:
    Vanitymark.com

    How much:
    $16

    What I love about it:
    I LOVE that this mascara didn't clump -- at. all.
    I never in my life thought I'd come across a mascara that refuses
    [absolutely REFUSES] to clump.

    Another thing about this mascara that I adore is that it didn't leave my
    lashes looking OR feeling stiff. True to it's word, I was able to curl
    and re-curl my lashes, without fear of flaking or any hairs falling
    out.

    Also, I noticed a bit of lengthening, which I can always appreciate. Not
    too much though, just believable length.

    What could be improved:
    The claim was "the thickest, blackest mascara on earth"
    and well... its fell just a tad short of that. It definitely made my
    lashes darker, but it wasn't the thickness that I would have liked. I
    guess it's due to the absence of clumps? I don't know, I'm not the
    expert. But I definitely would have loved for it to be thicker than it
    ended up being.

    Another thing, it's a good thing that this product isn't stiff because
    it definitely didn't hold the curl as well as I would have liked. I had
    to re-curl about 2x throughout the day.

    Overall:
    I love this product. Like I said, I've never met a mascara that
    refused to clump and that feature really won me over. If you like
    'believable' length, thick but not stiff lashes, this product is
    definitely worth stocking up on. If you're more the type that loves the
    look of falsies, then keep looking.

    I also want to note that the product claims to be weather proof.
    Unfortunately, throughout the course of one Southern California day, you
    only really experience heat. And I can assure you that this product
    didn't run, and I even accidentally rubbed my eyes and the product
    didn't smudge.

    So all in all, I'm so glad to have received this product, and in the
    future when I run out, I WILL be repurchasing.

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    my bare, naked lashes
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    one coat w/o curl
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    one coat w/curl
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    3 coats, no clumps!
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    5 coats!!! NO CLUMPS!!!!
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    There ya have! Thanks for this opportunity Linda =)
    PS. absolutely no primers were used.





    3.19.2009

    Let Freedom Ring for Spring!

    I've always adored Free People. Their style is laid-back, carefee, and kinda like that "I tried but not really" look. BTW, if you think their style is familiar, then you probably shop at Urban Outfitters. And yes, they're the same company... along with Anthropologie.

    Criss Cross Lattice Tunic, $108
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    City of Angels Dress, $148
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    Hamilton Tall Buckle Wedge, $248
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    LnA Zipper Mini Skit, $68
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    Eyelet Solid Coverup, $88
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    Drapey Muscle Tee, $108
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    We The Free Silk & Stripes Pullover, $198
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    Printed Dolman Halter Top, $78
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    ALL Photos credited to FreePeople.com

    3.18.2009

    Her Juicy, Pink Package

    When I saw Iyah was having a sale on her blog, As Pink As My Juicy, I knew I HAD to take advantage!

    The package came yesterday... look at the drawing on the bottom, that's why I call her the Hello Kitty Princess
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    her love note at the back of the package
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    the contents
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    these are the samples in detail. Cannot wait to try the BB cream, although I fear that it's gonna be too light. About the Laneige, not too sure how I'm 'spose to use it, but I'll figure it out.
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    and this is what I paid for... pretty, no?
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    and the corresponding swatches
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    Maraming Salamat, Miss Iyah!
    [many thanks]

    3.17.2009

    iRock!

    Her name is LaaLaa and she said *I* rock... so hey... must be true =) Fly girls recognize other fly girls, don't they?

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    The Rules:

    1. When you receive this award, show that you're happy to the giver!
    2. Nominate at least 5 blogs, that you think rocks!
    3. Let them know about your award in their post.
    4. Now get bloggin bitches!


    I'm gonna put a little twist into this though... I'm gonna nominate 5 Tumblr blogs, just to spice things up. Why? Cuz it seems that the readers are just clicking around and around on the same links because Blogspot bloggers are nominating each other. Don't get it all twisted up in knots and shit, I love my blog community, but we need a bit of diversity up in this bitch. Let's get it on:


    This Is WhyYou're Fat
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    The Daily Bullshit
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    Deez Nuts in Yo Face
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    HandClap
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    Quote Book
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    And in case you didn't know
    ICEY.tumblr.com
    now you do...

    Maiiiiiiil Tiiiiime!

    Here's the mail, it never fails
    It makes me wanna wag my tail
    Sometimes I just wanna wail...
    MAIL TIME!

    Well, howdy doo there Mr. Postman. Whatcha got there fo'me?
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    OPEN IT, OPEN IT! OPEN IIIIIIT!!!!


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    For my very first Pretty Pink Box, I was deflowered with the following...

    a full-sized tube of VanityMark's The Lash
    [looks mighty promising, will update with a review soon]
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    samples of Mary Kay, Adure, Awake, Eyeko, and Sweet Beauty
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    But this is the nut in the shell...
    ok... so I don't know if the brand is Cottons or Spa Secrets, but basically it's filled with a body pouf and bath salts. But the packaging!!! OMG, I don't know if I even want to use it! It's so cute.
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    Here's the little card that the item above came with.
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    So how's that for a first timer, eh? I'm sold! No wonder some of the blogger gals have been such fanatics over this stuff! I hear the boxes sell out within minutes of it's launch. Anyway, I got this box as a freebie when I got this fragrance from Linda.

    BTW, from what I know, March's boxes are all sold out so you can try sometime in April. But go ahead and check out MyPrettyPinkBox.com anyways and see what's up.
    That's all! Toodles!