Good Item.

So for my fine yet wavy hair product choice is of the utmost importance. I usually stick to my tried and true products but every once and a while find a new item to join the team. None of your frizzness by Herbal Essences is great! It smells good and just a little bit keeps my frizzies tame. It is very lightweight and doesn't weigh my hair down. It also is a great price, about $2.99 for a full size bottle.

I give it a 10/10... another Dime Piece to add to the list.

*** See post from 7/25/07 "Stop the Press!" regarding this product. It no longer has the good reputation and has been taken off the Dime Piece list.

So last week when I was back at my home (which is located slightly in the country) I started using Lush's Solid Shampoo, 'Soft.' It is designed for soft water areas (ie the country, places with wells). It smells like campfire... which is okay despite my aversion to the smell due to a hayride freshman year where I got a little too drunk. Anyway, The shampoo made my hair squeaky clean (literally!) but as many people on the site have said, it does crumble but I just picked up the crumblies and washed my hair with them the next time. I would reccomend getting the Solid Shampoo Tin to accompany the shampoo as well.

I give it an 8 out of 10. minus two for crumbliness and price ($9 for a small disc). Although, depending on how long it lasts I may add a point and retract my statement regarding price. So far it has had about 5 uses and looks the same as the day I bought it (very promising).

There is also a version for you city folk. It is entitled 'Hard.' It has cocoa butter in it! [will be purchasing this item... review to come]

My First Product Reviews.

So I searched and searched for a facial moisturizer with spf 30 in it for my delicate skin and ended up with this one

I give the lotion a 9/10... keep in mind it is spf 30 so naturally it is heavier and since it is a higher spf you're gonna get a slight pasty face b/c of the sunscreen aspect. Its great! I haven't had any irritation from it or burning from the sun. I took one point off because it is slightly expensive and the packaging makes it look like you're getting more than you really are. Also, its not the most moisturizing but since it is summer my face doesn't need as much moisture. [a small bottle (2.5 oz) runs you about $14]

Lightweight and Comfortable.

Today I am wearing this tank top. [In Forest]

I give it a 9/10 minus one because you have to wear a cross back bra to accompany the shirt. otherwise it is great and comfy and not just a plain ole tank top.

So I am currently wearing 'The Summer Shirt' from American Apparel paired with the 'Thick Knit Page Boy Shorts' with my white report flats (see zappos.com --> search Report Ramy) just to give you a visual. The tshirt gets a 10/10 for comfort... so light and confortable.. definately going to stock up on these. The shorts have already been previously rated (see post 5/12). And these shoes are great! Definetly a staple in my wardrobe... they have been a part of the team since mid-august and are great little mary jane flats. Very affordable as well. I give them a 8/10 [-1 for blisters you get when first wearing and -1 for maintenance (must scrub often with oxi-clean to keep the classic 'clean' look going)]

I got these shoes

and they are great! (I got them in the cotton candy pink color) you have to wear them in a bit at first but they are sooo cute! and not bulky at all like other crocs! not only are they cute but also waterproof! Best for rainy days when you still want to be stylishhh.

I give them a 8 out of 10 (-1 for having to wear them in and -1 b/c they squeak sometimes when your feet sweat)

American Apparel Shopping Spree.

these are the best.

I got them a size or two larger so they're a little baggy and they are SO great!

I would give them a 9 out of 10 for comfort level. (-1 for low rise which may show crackage at times)

I also got the baseball tee in navy and white and the summer shirt in light grey-white. I'll let you know their comfort level