Enjoying the Little Moments of Life

Howdy! It seems that I've taken up the role of the elusive blogger, rather than one that can't stop raving about the newest mascara. Sometimes, its good to take a break. I've kind of let school take a huge bite out of my available free time, as I recently switched universities. Its close to the one that I used to attend, but now that I'm another year wiser ( let's be real, I still have no idea how to study properly) according to the school system, I have more, er, knowledge to absorb. I know, what a drag. It's taken me a while to get into the swing of things, but already having friends at this new school made things a lot easier. It doesn't hurt that any new people that hang around are super approachable and enthusiastic.


I will admit, it can be hard at times to appreciate these things. Especially when your routine at school ( or work, home, etc.) can make you feel like your a wind up toy that only stops to rest once you run into a wall, and nobody is there to wind you back up again.It's currently 2:07 AM as I am writing this. Kind of an odd time to be up and writing, but for a busy college student, this is still "early" in my evening. All puns aside, it makes a huge difference in your day, after a lab that ran over its scheduled time ( didn't know it was possible to be half an hour OVER a three hour ochem lab) if you happen to receive a text from a bunch of your friends asking you to come grab a bit of questionable tacos at the cafeteria to unwind. It may not seem like much; while you debate the identity of that taco that may or may not be filled with shredded chicken, and laugh about spilling your whole sample of extracted chemicals onto the floor.

Learning to look back and appreciate all of the little things in your life may be the one thing that finally gets you to your degree, even if those wonderful ochem labs seem to be running later and later.


Well, I'm off to go study. Good luck to all of you first timers with your midterms ( and hey, you second years can try to get a little bit more shut eye, too)


EB, 
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Electric Blush Turns 3!!!

Well, this is exciting. I can't believe that I started this blog three years ago. I just want to thank all of my readers for sticking with the blog, and I hope to keep blogging for as long as I can :)

Electric Blush xx

Confession: Singin' the Blogger Blues

Writing was always something that I enjoyed doing. The only exception that I can make is of literary essays; I think we can all agree on how much fun they suck out of creative writing. 

To be honest, I made a promise this year to keep up with my blog writing. I kept setting goals for myself, and taking pride in following a more regular schedule, but it appears that I have ,er, fallen off the blogging bandwagon. Why? There's not a single reason that I can give, other than for the fact that I didn't want to keep second-guessing my writing. 

I always have so many ideas for article to write on this blog, to share my musing with you guys. As soon as I get home, I write down all of my ideas onto sticky notes, and post them on my mirror, as a way to visualize the concepts for the articles. However, I felt as of my ideas were coinciding with those of other beauty bloggers, and a lot of my material would resemble work that other bloggers had put out a few moments before I hit the publish button. I've decided to abandon the notion of backtracking with my own ideas, because it's not worth losing one of my favourite things, to something as small as writer's anxiety. 

I also took a break because I wanted to focus on making my content worth reading, and develop more of a "voice" for my posts. Like you guys, I get bored to death by bloggers who say the same thing in every post; it wouldn't be fair for you to go through such a tortuous ritual anyways.

Out with the old, and in with the new.

Electric Blush xx

Farewell to First Year :)

If you listen closely, you can hear millions of students rejoicing at the conclusion of their first year of university. I am happy to say that I am a part of this joyful group! This has been such an awesome year, as I can't imagine my life without experiencing university. I am so happy to have met so mamy people andd experience so many different situations. Though it wasn't always happy-go-lucky, I am just so glad to have has this experience.

Well, happy end of first year to all of my fellow undergraduates, and here's to an even better first year!

Back into the Swing of Things

Hello there!
As a bunch of you readers have noticed, I haven't been posting for about several weeks, and boy, I wanted to blog so badly! I am currently enrolled in university and am loving every bit of my experience, as I am finally settled in and used to how things work. My lack of posts was due to me feeling as if I would only have time to do reviews, and not everything else that I had planned, so I decided to just take a break, and focus on getting used to a new experience and forming a new routine to incorporate everything.I shall try to use my Instagram account more often, seeing as I created an account without using it (who knows, may end up as one of those people who obsessively post stuff, but let's hope not). Well, since I've been gone for a while, what have you guys been up to lately?





Catch you on the flip side,

Electric Blush   xo

Greetings from the Golden State!

Hello everyone! I am currently away soaking up some rays in good ol' California, and have so much so write about for you guys! I have been to so many great restaurants and shops, I will be doing a small haul on the stuff I purchased and experienced when I arrive home in a few days. But for now, I want to share with you the awesome trends I find here! Well, it's getting late, and I will be on the road heading upstate. See you on the flip side!





See ya!


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Latest Music Obsessions

Hey everyone! My, oh my! Its already the last few day of May. I don't know about you, but I have been listening to several songs nonstop, and I am loving the transition of pop and soul music back into the type of music I was feeling nostalgia for. Here are some of my fav songs of the month.

                                                            Fine China- Chris Brown

Though this is not the official music video, I still find that Chris Brown's dancing is pure talent that is just awesome to watch.

                                                The Way- Ariana Grande ft. Mac Miller

So the first thing that came to mind when I first heard this song was that Mariah Carey came out with a new song. Boy, was I wrong. Ariana Grande can really sing, and I hope she gets more exposure in the music world.



                                                         Tunnel Vision- Justin Timberlake

If you're one of the people that is fangirling over the 20/20 Experience, then this song will take all of that enthusiasm to a whole new level.






                                                              Deepest Shame- Plan B

One of my favourite artists that raps and sings. This song is sure to get stuck in your head eventually. Don't fight it :P




That's my list, what would be on yours? 




Thank you for reading 

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The Hunt for the Perfect Dress

Hello everyone! It's finally that time of year! As I'm approaching graduation, I am realizing that my time is slowly running out to find the perfect dress. I know a lot of girls that have already found theirs, but the hunt search has not been successful so far, in my case. It seems as though I am too picky, when it comes to choosing the right dress, when there are thousands of designs and colours right at my disposal. My ideal dress is a long gown, slightly fitted at the top, and flowy at the bottom, a light to medium-blue colour, strapless with a sweetheart neckline, and a satiny sheen. Too much? Who knows, maybe I'll find a frock that suits my strict criteria. What types of dresses are you all looking to wear on your prom night? 


Until next time,

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Well, hello there free time, we meet again...

 

Hello my wondercats! How are you doing today? I am finally back, after a month of studying for diploma exams, and boy, that was a a life-sucker. It was hard for me to not blog all month, as I had so my reviews and tutorials to share with you!I thought that this slightly cheesy tumblr photo fit the bill just right. On a positive note, winter in Canada is almost over! The weather has been crazy in my town, we had over 5 feet of snow in some areas! However, this used to be the norm way back in the day, during a few winter seasons. For those of you that also finished your diplomas, I congratulate you for enduring the mind-numbing torture of doing all of those numerical response questions and picking the right answer from a question with 3 of the exact same options. I only have two this coming semester, so not a lot of cutbacks in free time.

Now that I have a ton of free time, this is the perfect way to introduce new ideas for the blog , which I am excited for. Before I sign off, I wanted to thank you for sticking around, though there have been no posts for a looong time!



Happy Thursday!

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Dove Invigorating Dry Shampoo Review

Hello lovely readers! Long time no see! I went to the doctors a couple of weeks ago, and I found out after some bloodwork and a quick x-ray, that I do not have any tiny fractures in my arm, but I do have some sort of muscle or ligament tear in my left arm. I have been wearing a sling ever since, and it's on my writing arm as well! I'll post a picture of it later, but for now, here's my review!

This product has been gaining a lot of positive attention lately, and with good reason. Since it is made by Dove, you know that the product will work amazing, no joke. I've been on the hunt for a good dry shampoo that is both inexpensive and  and effective. I have tried a few before, but it felt like I used chalk dust o  my scalp. This one fit my über simple criteria for sure.

Let's take a look at the packaging. Its so clean and simple looking. It just makes you think of that fresh Dove scent that you get from their beauty bars. I also liked how it had an aerosol nozzle that actually worked. Finally, somebody got it right! Other brands seem to clog up, and then you have to rinse it every time, which is a bit time consuming. So far, I have had no problem at all with getting the nozzle to work. Kudos, Dove. One thing that I noticed was that two of the three cans I purchased had leaked through the nozzle, after a couple uses. I was a little confused to why the defect would occur with such frequency, but who knows, maybe it leaks if the nozzle is pushed from an odd angle or twisted funny. Nonetheless, the third can worked fine, and it is still pretty full, even after several usages.

The product itself is pretty rad. When it is spray it too many times in one area, it leaves a white cast on your hair. I have dark brown hair, and I found that it disappears without a trace after working
in the product after a couple seconds.Here's where the magic happens. After a quick brush, mu bair is shiny, clean and soft. Wow. Did I mention it only costs around $3.75 (CAD) for 5 ounces?

I would say it did a pretty good job of absorbing all the oil, without any heavy buildup. I have oily hair, and it did darn well even on the second and third day of skipping shampoo. I can now skip using shampoo and use water for 3 days at the most, rather than everyday.

As mentioned before, the packaging makes me think of that fresh Dove scent. I smells nice and clean, like a purifying kind of scent. It reminds me of their original shampoo.

Overall, I loved this product. Its cheap, easy to find, and does the job. I would buy this again, for sure. I'm not concerned about the nozzle, as leakage can be prevented. Well, thanks for reading!




Happy Thursday




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June Update!

Hello all you dazzling readers! Summer is finally upon us, and it feels great. I wish I could sleep in everyday and enjoy the summer,  but I still have one last exam to write before I am finished. I should have another post up after my exam, as I do not want any distractions from studying. Well, enjoy the beginning of summer you lucky ducks. See you in a few days!

Happy Summer

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Fresh New Look!

Hello you dazzling readers! After almost a year of blogging, I decided to change the look of my blog. This will be the third makeover for this blog. If you notice anything out of place or missing, it is because of the new layouts I am trying out for the blog, so sit tight! I will be changing up the look of Electric Blush over the course of this week, so the changes will be gradual.Well, I am off to go write another post. I now leave you with this great song by Maroon 5.

Happy Waiting

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Rainy Day Manicure

Hello my wonderful reads! How are all of you today? Today was a very rainy Sunday, perfect for just staying indoors and watching movies.I was out for most of the day, doing a few errands,but came home and snuggled under a blanket, watching Spider-Man 3(one of those movies you see 5 million times, yet still enjoy watching haha). It would rain one moment, and be sunny the next, as well as a bit chilly. Not exactly May weather, in my opinion. At least it hasn't snowed yet, as it has happened a few times in May.

For those of you that live in Canada, you are probably getting the most out of this May long-weekend, before school/work resumes, because of Victoria Day. I have school off until Tuesday, then back to work :( Oh well, I had Friday off, so I guess that should suffice.

Before I sign off for the night, here is a picture of the manicure I gave myself today. It is a simple design that I've been meaning to try for a while. Here is a list of the colours used:

Caribbean Cockail -Sephora by OPI collection07
Shining- Sally Hansen Laquer Shine Nail Colour
5 Minute French Manicure White Tip Pen-Sally Hansen


That's all for today! The blue colour is one of my favourites, as it is perfect for wearing all year round. I hope you all enjoy your long weekend.




Happy May Long Weekend


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Spring 2012 ♥

Hello my sensational readers! How are all of you? Spring has finally arrived, and it feels so nice to walk outside without a winter coat.I was swamped with school work for the past couple of months. I am officially off school for Spring Break 2012, which means laying low and doing nothing for two weeks!! What do you readers have planned for Spring Break? I am currently writing the next post, so I leave you with a One Direction song to brighten up your moods! Have a wonderful break everyone.

Happy Spring Break




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Feelin' Under the Weather :/

Hello all of you readers! How are you today? Today was supposed to be a tutorial day, but I am feeling a bit sick today. The cause of this minor cold, remains unknown, but I do "adore" how I have been sneezing "very quietly" and my eyes were a bit puffy. Instead, I am going to post something else. I will, however, post the tutorial without the pictures for now, and add them in tomorrow. This just gave me some inspiration for how to wear your makeup for sick or just-pulled-an-all-nighter days. A post should be up so please stay updated! Thank you for reading/subscribing, and stay healthy everyone!


Happy Waiting



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Long Time No See!

Hello all you fabulous readers? How are all of you? Some of you may have noticed that I haven't blogged in a long time, but my blogging schedule should be regular now. School has been a whirlwind of homework and tests and other conflicts. How are your live right now? Are you super busy as well? There will be another post up in another couple of hours, and a tutorial post coming up as well. So, stay tuned, and  thank you for reading my rant!

Happy Waiting 

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