Money's Christmas List

So, it's been a while, and I'm sure 50-75% of my readers are pouting. But life's tough. lol.

Sorry guys, but with the holidays, the second job, and the fact that my sweetheart got to stay an EXTRA week with me, I've been a bit MIA.

In the meantime, however, to avoid sending out 800 emails to family and friends up my rear about Christmas gifts, I've decided to make things easy for ya. Below is a list of things that would make Money smile. :)

1) Anything from Sephora. If you need hints, let a sister know. If all else fails, gift cards work wonders. :) AND it'll give a girl something new to review on the blog! See how I just made you getting me Sephora a gift for us BOTH? :)
2) (Family only, as this is an expensive item) - The 3 step kit from Proactiv or the 3 step from Boscia (Oily set). Either one will work just dandy, and will save poor Money from using CVS knock-off Clean & Clear. :)
3) Gift cards to the following: Target, Walmart, American Eagle, Pacific Sunwear, or pretty much any girly store in the mall. Unless your Tiff or Kim, who already know my style, and are welcome to get me a random item of clothing.... :) lol If you are not one of these people, please refrain from purchasing actual clothing, as it will make me sad having to wear it out of pity. lol
4) Bumble and Bumble ANYTHING. Again, kind of a large price tag on some of the items, so don't worry if this is not an option. Any of the following would be LOVELY - "Prep", "Shine", "Thickening" spray, or any shampoo/conditioner set (preferably the thickening).
5) Nothing says "I Love You" like a tanning package.... or a few visits... lol. :)
6) GC to Hair Cosmopolitan, if all else fails. This way, Money can get her hair did, or just go product crazy. :)
7) Pretty much ANYTHING shiny.
8) Sephora Collection Ultimate Blockbuster - palette for 2009
9) Philosphy's "Winter Escape" set -- sephora or online
10) Smashbox's "Wish for the Stars" set
11) Too Faced Glamour to Go 3 set
12) Too Faced Mascara Layering Kit

So, I'm pretty sure that's it thus far. I'll edit it later if something else comes up, but most of the sephora items are $20 or under, and no matter how hard I try, most of you will not listen to my pleas of "I DO NOT want ANYTHING for Christmas".

Hopefully this helps.

And if the Nana is reading this, sorry for the vulgarity. :)

Jecca Leigh

Thursday's Tunes of the Week...

Well, good morning, faithful readers!

This week's tunes will be the top ten most recently added songs on my Ipod... I.E. the new and noteworthy of November 2009... Enjoy!

1. Ain't No Rest for the Wicked - Cage the Elephant. This laid back track first caught my attention on MySpace of all places. With a Beck-esque sound and simple melodies, it's an automatic favorite.
   
2. Russian Roulette - Rhianna. Rhianna takes it back to the days of "Unfaithful" and brings you this new ballad. Both mysterious and heavy, her newest single will take you on an adventure from beginning to end.
3. If You're Wondering If I Want You To (I Want You To) - Weezer. The boys come back big time with this poppy little number that you can't help but bop along with. With sweet, wholesome lyrics and a catchy bridge, it's perfect for a mood-boost.
4. Wheels - Foo Fighters. It's about time they dropped a new song! While this one is surely more pop sounding than their previous work, it's still an instant classic. The guys step away from heavy guitar and angry screams for this track, and do not disappoint.
5. 1901 - Phoenix. This indie hit from the french foursome is just what the doctor ordered. With a sound equivalent to the Nick & Norah soundtrack, you'll be singing along in no time.
6. I Like It Rough - Lady Gaga. Okay, guilty pleasure number one on this list. The beat's fantastic, and melody's pretty catchy. Whether your pro or anti-Ga, this one'll be stuck in your head for hours.
7. 3 - Britney Spears. Okay, definite guilty pleasure number two! Britney finally gives up trying to hold together any semblance of a positive image, and belts out this nasty number confirming her iconic whore status. But the beats pretty decent. So what the hell..
8. Red Light - David Nail. The only country hit to make this week's list, this depressing ode to the break up is melodically and lyrically wonderful. While I personally believe the idea was stolen directly from the boys of Matchbox 20 and their little-known-hit "Rest Stop", I'm still down for a good "slit-your-wrists" track.
9. Heartbreak Warfare - John Mayer. LOVE IT! One of Mayer's newest tracks to be released, this little ditty has one of the best analogies I've seen to date. With lyrics comparing the absolute destruction of fights and breakups to chemical warfare, it's bound to hit you, and hit you HARD. Plus there's the loving mention of my least favorite drug, Ambien,... gotta love it.
10. Kings and Queens - 30 Seconds to Mars. IT IS ABOUT GOD-DAMN TIME, BOYS! For years I sat, waited and wished for them to drop a new EP. The second I lose hope, up it shows on the billboard top twenty - a new song from an old favorite. With the typical sweeping melodies and hard rhythms of any 30 Seconds song, you'll feel instantly at home. The boys shy just enough away from their prior sound to showcase their change and growth, but not out in left-field leaving you wondering "what happened?!" Can't wait for the new EP - if it's anything like this title track, it'll be a chart-topper in no time!

Well that's it for me. Hope you enjoy, and feel free to leave your "OH MY GOD, JESSICA, YOU'RE AMAZING..." comments below.

xoxo,
Jecca Leigh

The Following Is A Public Service Announcement...

This is what happens when you drink with Kimberly Jolin... I present to you, my faithful audience, a brief selection of ridiculous one-liners brought on my FARRRRR too much wine in FARRRRR too short a time span...

"I hear that, brotha!" - Kim, speaking to the fictional character Michael Scott, at far too loud of an interval.

"You can TOO scuba with asthma! They said so on America's Next Top Model!" - Kim, very offended that Creed on the Office had his information wrong.

"That's what happens when I drink -- I get SMARTER! It's INSANE!!!" - Kim

"The Ramen may taste like shit, but these brownies are f***ing goooooooooooooooooood!" - Kim

"Have another glass of wine, Jess..." - Kim, said repeatedly throughout the night, not a good move.

"EVERYTHING I say is funny when induced by Moscato!" - Kim

"I can't find a notebook, but I do have a shit ton of bills I don't intend to pay?!" - Me

"I don't know why we decided to whisper that ENTIRE conversation?" - Me

"I'ma put some Fibersure in my ramen!" - Me, very decidedly.
"I think that's a GREAT idea!" - Kim, very supportive of my brilliance.

"I'm not gonna see you for the rest of the night, am I?" - Kim
"Nonsense, I take very quick poops..." - Me (apparently no topic is sacred after the third glass)

"What the hell is THAT about?! When I have NOTHING going on, I get home in five minutes. When I wanna get home and have a glass of wine, hang out with you, maybe take a shit? Retarded people EVERYWHERE!" - me, yet again, referencing bowel movements. lol.

"Shit. The timer's still going and I took the brownies out twenty minutes ago." - me

"Are you ready?" - Kim getting all spookyyyyyy before Paranormal Activity
"Yes, and that's not the light switch..." - Me

"Tell me when you're done writing down the stupid things I say..." - Kim
"Stop saying stupid things, now I have to write THAT too!" - Me

"I need you to not judge me right now!" - Kim, said while spooning brownie batter out of the bowl


It was a top night, Kim, a TOP NIGHT! Must do it again soon.

xoxo,
J

Skincare Spotlight - November 10th, 2009

Hello, happy readers! And welcome, to another edition of Skincare Spotlight. I'm your host, J-Money, and will be taking the journey with you as we explore....

First Aid Beauty's Detox Eye Roller

After YEARS of attempts, and countless dollars spent, I've finally found it -- the miracle product to bring LIFE back into those tired, worn, dark eyes we've experienced on one-too-many occasions.

This nifty little rollerball does a handful of things, all in one refreshing swipe. I consider it my own little magic wand!

First off, it's PACKED TO THE BRIM with caffeine, and once applied, goes to work to constrict those awful little gangs of blood vessels causing the dark circles. With the additions of other little armies of witch hazel (for protection) and FAB antioxidents (to combat free radicals), this little trick will make you look rested -- even when you got about an hour of sleep... trust me, it WORKS! It even has the words every girl loves to hear -- PARABEN FREE. That's right, ladies, this little wonder does it all WITHOUT the use of perfumes, dyes, soaps, sulfates, or pretty much ANYTHING unnatural.

As a long time insomnia sufferer, I've tried it all. Cucumber slices, specially-tinted moisturizers and concealers, but nothing seemed to do the trick. This little magician goes to work to not only combat those obvious racoon-eyes you're sporting, but reduce pressure and puff... And in the convenient rollerball form, it only takes a second!

The product has just recently begun it's launch at Sephora, making it FINALLY accessible to those who don't trust online shopping (or their neighbors). It retails at approximately $24.00, and is sure to last!

Why are you still reading this? Shouldn't you be in your car headed to your local mall? =)

Love always,
Jessica Leigh

I'm back... You can breathe now.

Wellllllll, I'm officially back from hiatus. Things have been getting a little hectic what with the two jobs, and crazy cuddle time I've been putting in, but I'm back. You're welcome. :)

Well, it's Monday...(pause for celebration?)....and it sucks.

I managed to get wretchedly sick almost the entire weekend, and finish up with a bang. Last night around 10:00 I managed to step on the one piece of glass that DIDN'T make it to the garbage bin, and send it a good two inches into my foot. The next fifteen minutes were a bloody, screaming mess. But short of the limp, all is well.

Not to sure where to go to topic wise today, so I figured I'd hit you up with a little something that might just help you (and your bank account) out.

I recently started working for KGB (pause for laughter). No, not the Russian mafia. The text-message information service. It's been a crazy road from the challenge test all the way to the end of training, but I survived.

On my second week of work, I realized something. This is both easy AND fun! I figure it'd be rude of me not to share.

KGB is a pay-per-use service that allows people to text ANY question and get a helpful and accurate response back in a timely (and usually entertaining) fashion. The best part of the service is that your words are not simply being googled - they go to a HUMAN BEING,... an actual "Special Agent" that researches the subject, and strives to give you back more than your money's worth.

The company is really taking off, and has even added service to the UK, giving agents like me PLENTY of questions to answer.

Just as the customer pays per question sent, Special Agents get paid per answer. There are different rules that go along with this of course. One of the best features of working for them? It truly is a no-hassle, work-from-home second job that you can EASILY do while watching TV or kicking back on the couch.

Can you Google or do other types of Internet research?

If you answered "yes", you can most likely do this job!

YOU pick your hours, or can choose to simply sign in off-shift to work whatever you can - be it 3 minutes or 3 hours!

It is NOT one of those lovely work-from-home schemes that are LITTERING the internet. This is a real job. You need to pass boot camp and training in order to be hired, and from there you'll need to fill out the usual government paperwork. The team they've comprised is both fun, and knowledgeable, making it a BLAST to chat with them while you work (be it about the weather, or when you need help with answering a question).

If this sounds like something you're interested in, I'm happy to give you further instructions below. If not, stay tuned for tomorrow's Skincare Spotlight.

Lata gatas!
Jessica

To find out more information about KGB and how to start your Special Agent career, go to www.kgbkgb.com. From there you can read about how the service works, and take the Special Agents Challenge (your first step in becoming employed by this amazing company!)

For further information, feel free to comment or ask me personally via email.

Thanks,
J