A few things
Questions I am asked often lately, that I decided should get their own post.
1. What nail polish are you wearing?
I recently ordered two polishes from butter LONDON. I’d been wanting to for quite some time now, but Mackenzie’s post about how great it was sealed the deal. I ordered Jaffa – a bright coral and Tea With The Queen – a medium beige-y pink. Both are excellent, go on nice and smooth, and last long. They’re pricey, but worth a fun splurge. The packaging is great too. I think they’d make a great gift for a polish-obsessed friend.
2. How was Bossypants?????!!!!
You guys are stupendously interested in my thoughts on Bossypants. I get it. Tina is one of our heroes and y’all want it to live up to your expectations! I liked it, I did. It was funny, and the chapter on her dad killed me, I loved the parts about Lorne Michaels, and I LOVED how she gave shout-outs to the 30 Rock writers and what her favorites jokes were they wrote for the show. How great is that? But. (Oh no, a but!) I didn’t think it was that amazing, and it took me roughly 30 minutes to even recall what parts of the book I liked just now. It didn’t need or attempt to be life changing, but it’s already exited my mind completely. I also am ever so slightly bummed at the way Tina makes fun of herself all the time, as if she is this frumpy old mom. This is a very tiny issue I have with 30 Rock and her Liz Lemon character that occasionally gets old for me. I mean, she’s not your standard Hollywood definition of beauty, but girl is a knockout! But even still, I love her to pieces, and I do recommend it as a read, especially if you’re in need of a lighter, easy read.
3. How is no shampoo going?
While I know that it’s going to take more than the nearly three weeks I’ve given it, I admit that I’m feeling slightly defeated. My hair feels GROSS. I even switched from Dr. Bronners to baking soda as it was making my hair feel like straw and that made it worse and now it’s incredibly greasy. I added a white vinegar + water rinse before everything and that did nothing. So I recently bought some dry shampoo so I can actually wear my hair down, as I have been rocking braids in every way possible for at least a week now. My hair is incredibly thick and gets greasy fast, so maybe I just need more time. I’m not giving up yet! The encouragement is helping.
PS. If you’re in London, don’t forget that the opening for Other People’s Houses is tonight at 6! Right now, as you read this, I am in London, probably so jet lag that Anabela thinks I’m mildly mentally challenged.
May 5th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Enjoy London! Shame you’ve just missed the sunny spells though
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May 5th, 2011 at 8:05 am
i feel the EXACT same way about bossypants. it’s as if you photocopied my brain on all those points.
ps: LONDON! enjoy…
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May 5th, 2011 at 8:15 am
Hi- I’m not sure if you’re not using shampoo JUST because of bad sulfates can be for your hair/skin but did you know that there are great sulfate-free options out there? One of my favorites is Sachajuan, a company from Sweden. Their products smell amazing and work beautifully. The Hair Repair works like a dream and leaves my thick, coarse hair smoooooth! Stop doing the hippy thing! It’s not necessary!
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May 5th, 2011 at 8:17 am
on the no shampooing–sorry if you’ve already told us, but what kind of conditioner (or leave-in product) are you using? if it contains silicone (or dimethicone… or anything ending in “cone”), you’re hair’s gonna get all gunked up and need a shampoo to get the gunk out! but if you use a conditioner and other product without “cones” (i use the cheapest conditioner available–v05 or suave naturals), your hair will (hopefully) be much happier so long as you rinse it all out. this has been my strategy for years now, and i shampoo maybe once every two weeks when i’m in the mood for a squeaky clean feeling.
good luck!
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May 5th, 2011 at 8:22 am
Thanks for the review on Bossypants!! I feel like EVERYONE is reading it and I wasn’t sure if that was a good enough reason to pick it up…although I do love Tina Fey! So I’m convinced to give it a try, but appreciate your honest thoughts! Happy Thursday! xoxo
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May 5th, 2011 at 8:32 am
I am half way through bossypants and I can already agree. I feel like I am sort of watching a tv show more than reading a book. does that make sense? entertaining for sure!
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May 5th, 2011 at 9:01 am
I liked Bossypants too, but I wasn’t crazy about the section in which she responded to internet criticism. While it was somewhat funny, I felt like it went in the opposite direction of the argument she made throughout the rest of the book, which was “would a man do this?” Nah. Also, I have thick and greasy hair too and had similar results with no shampoo. I settled on using Aubrey Organics, which does not contain sulfates. Now I wash every other day, and just use dry shampoo (klorane) on the off day.
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May 5th, 2011 at 9:07 am
I heard good things about the Bossypants audiobook so I bought it on iTunes and was very pleased with the decision — Tina Fey reads it herself and I even caught my boyfriend hanging around to listen to the SNL/Lorne Michael’s part.
For the week that I was listening the book (it’s about 5 hours and comes with a PDF of the pictures featured inside the books) I was very productive! I (pathetically) would use it to bribe myself: “If you do the dishes and fold the laundry, you can listen to another hour of Bossypants” So, for what it’s worth, to those who are contemplating purchasing it, I recommend the audiobook.
I don’t know how you are doing the no-shampoo thing, on a trip no less! Have a great time in London!
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May 5th, 2011 at 9:35 am
have you tried a shampoo bar? lush makes some pretty good ones. i’m sure about the content, but it is easy and doesn’t make your hair greasy.
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May 5th, 2011 at 11:03 am
My favorite part in Bossypants was the chapter about her dad! Funny dude. I also loved the part with the writers’ greatest hits, because it reminded me of the “never follow a hippie to a second location” line.
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May 5th, 2011 at 11:33 am
I’ve heard that baking soda + an apple cider vinegar rinse is the way to go, but I’m just trying to wash my hair a little less. I wash every third day, and I’m hoping to get down to once a week.
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May 5th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
I’m going to see your show in London – it’s just round the corner from where I work. Looking forward to it! Your first no-’poo post inspired me but now I think I don’t have the balls to give it a go… It sounds like quite the challenge!
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May 5th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
I’ve just been washing my hair like usual about 2 times a week, sometimes 3. My hair has gotten used to that and I use baby powder around my roots and my bangs if needed. My hair is the thickest beast you’ll come across, but usually the only part that gets greasy is the top.
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May 5th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
I love those polish colors, especially the coral. I have bought opi’s cajun shrimp color at least twice. I’m glad I could push you over:) Would love to see the jaffa on. Congrats on your show! Have fun with Anabela in London. So much fun.
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May 5th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Thanks for the audiobook tip Betsy. I started listening today (since I threw out my back a couple of days ago and I’m bored!), and I love it.
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May 6th, 2011 at 5:41 am
concerning the no shampoo, have you tried wen haircare? i haven’t, but i heard it should be good (at least that’s what QVC says… not sure how much stock to put in that)
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May 6th, 2011 at 8:16 am
The nailpolish is just divine. I’ve been wanting to order some Butter polish, does it stay on pretty well? Also, Bossypants is on my list to read :) Love your blog!
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May 6th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I have been dying to try Butter London nail polish and this post spiked my interest once again, I’m gonna order some soon!
-Emmy
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May 8th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
I don’t know if aerosol hairspray fits in with the no shampoo thing, but I’ve been using it to extend my shampoos lately (i.e. wash every other day). Dry shampoos never work for me because they always show up in my brown hair, but the alcohol (I think) in the hairspray absorbs enough oil for me to wear my hair down a second day.
Just spray it in your roots at night and brush it through in the morning!
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May 9th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
I love Butter polishes too. They make some of the best colors. American Rag Cie on La Brea stocks them :)
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May 10th, 2011 at 11:48 am
I read bossy pants as well (in less then a day) and I expected more. It had funny spots but I expected more meatier chapters. The best chapter for me I had read already in the New Yorker. I give it a B-.
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May 11th, 2011 at 4:24 am
I attempted the “no poo” (shampoo that is) challenge. Yes, it is supposedly better for your hair and environment….BUT it made me break out everywhere on my face! I tried using more baking soda/less vinegar, more vinegar/less baking soda, but I just gave up an use Whole Foods Everday Value Shampoo/Conditioner. Not a bad price and they use gentler ingredients. I’d highly recommend.
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February 12th, 2012 at 8:52 am
wash your hair, dirty biatch
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