Sorry and Chi

Sorry I haven't been posting! I've been sick and traveling and I really do and will try to post!

Today's review is is my Ultra Chi flat iron. I've owned my flat iron for about...eh...a few years now (got it for my 12th bday aka Feb 16 2010.). It's a very pretty blue, I don't know what temp it gets up to though, since it only has one temp and only one button/switch for on/off. It also came with a handy thermal mat so I could put it down when I'm not using it, but it's still on. I think it was $75 (it was also on sale ;) ), and it's still in pretty good condition. I would probably give it 4 stars. I love it, BUT, my hairstylist (who's a good friend, and probably knows a lot about hair things) can get it WAY straighter and smooth, and it's because her flat iron can get up WAY higher than mine (about 500 f). Also, whenever you are dealing with heat, it's a good idea to have a protectant (or whatever you call it). I use 44 iron guard (also by Chi). Either that that, I pretty much love my Chi. I'm not really a big girly girl (I am a little), but I have really curly hair for it's nice to take a shower in the morning, let it dry, that night flat iron it, then keep it till 2 days later. It's so easy to take care of straight hair! Another complaint (but it's not Chi's fault), is I can't see the back of my head that well (then again, who can!), so after I'm done, I have my mom go through the back a few times just to get anything that I've missed. I admit I like my mom doing it, because she gets EVERYTHING and takes her time, unlike me. A few tips and hints- if you have one (a chi flat iron) very similar to mine, you can't curl your hair (like wrap it around it, sorry), BUT, if after you've done your whole head, you take a piece of your hair, flat iron it, but pull on it tightly and squeeze it hard, and you should get a little curl on the bottom (or at least that's my experience). Also do your hair in small sections and go over it a few times before moving on - also get some clips to hold up the hair you are not flat ironing. Last but not least, if you havn't brushed your hair in a few days, that's ok! Start by separating a picec of your hair from the rest, go over it a few times with the iron, THEN brush it, then go over it with the iron again. It helps!

Hope you enjoyed!

P.S. My Chi - http://www.ulta.com/ulta/review/pwr/product-reviews/cat1000001/Ultra-CHI/p/xlsImpprod1620185-Brilliant-Blue-1-Inch-Ceramic-Flat-Iron.html

My heat protectant - http://www.farouk.com/CHI/Thermal-Styling/44-Iron-Guard.aspx

I got both of these at the loverly ULTA.

Sorry

I'm sorry I didn't post on Sunday. I promise I'll post next Sun.

- AnnaMaria

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I'm going to start thing blog back up but first - 1) my real name is AnnaMaria, not Lexi. 2) I have 2 other blogs to which I will post the links below. 3) I'm going to be doing reviews of all things! Not just books! Email me at annieroseswims@gmail.com with the subject "Rushing River's Raving Reviews Item" if you want to suggest an item for me to review!

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Callie's Rules

Title: Callie's Rules
Author: Naomi Zucker
Hardback Amount of Pages: 240
Publishing Year: 2009
Age: 8-12
Rating: ☆☆☆☆ ½ (4 ½ stars)



Callie's new school year inspires her to write down the sixth-grade "cool" rules cause her family is just plain weird! Her dad names the boys - Jack, Ted, and Fred -, and her mom names the girls - Andy(Andromeda), Mel(Melpomene), Polly(Polyhymnia), and Callie(Calliope).The new school year also give her many surprised - good, and bad. Like her best friend that's trying to become "cool", might not be her best friend anymore. Or the mean girl, Valeri Van Dine, who just got meaner. Or the worst one of all, no Halloween! Callie's just gotta set things straight. Go to this link (http://www.amazon.com/Callies-Rules-Naomi-Zucker/dp/1606840274) to read an excerpt and find out more.

Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe)

Title: Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe)
Author: Kimberly Pauly
Hardback Amount of Pages: 293
Publishing Year: 2009
Age: Teens
Rating: ☆☆☆☆ ½ (4 ½ stars)

This book is about Mina Hamilton - Yes you are right about A) The name is from Dracula and B) You already knew her name. Anyway, her family is basically a pack of vampires. You already knew that too, didn't you? Her mom, dad, and uncle are vampires. But not Mina. And all of us know it's against vampire rules that a human should know about vampires. But the Vampire Council didn't know that. Until now. Now Mina is taking vampire classes, getting crazy crushes, and facing the most important decision in her life: Becoming a vampire or not becoming a vampire. If she becomes one of her family, she has to move and get a new identity - leaving her best friend behind. If not, she will never see her parents again. Ever. And her memory will be erased. At the beginning of each chapter is a vampire myth and her answer to the myth. Like "MYTH: Alcohol has no effect on vampires. TRUTH: Not true. They have to drink more of it, but they can still get sloppy drunk." or " MYTH: Vampires are evil. TRUTH: Stop believing everything you read!". Go to this link (http://www.amazon.com/Sucks-Be-Me-All-True-Confessions/dp/0786950285) to read an excerpt and find out more.

The September Sisters

Title: The September Sisters
Author: Jillian Cantor
Hardback Amount of Pages: 361
Publishing Year: 2009
Age: Teens
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆ (5 stars)

This book is about two sisters, Abby (Abigail) and Becky Reed. They're called The September Sisters cause even thought they are 2 years apart in age, they're only a day apart in September. They're always at each others throats. One night when they are in their pool, Abby gets mad and says "I hate you." and all Becky says is "So? I hate you too." That, is the last word Abby will hear ever Becky say. The next day, her parents tell Abby that Becky's missing. Now, her world is turned upside down. Her mom goes into depression. And now Abby has to spend most of her time with her next-door neighbor, Mrs. Ramirez. Are they ever going to find Becky? Will her mom come out of bed? And will she find her first love, is only really, next door? Read The September Sisters by Jillian Cantor. Go to this link (http://www.amazon.com/September-Sisters-Jillian-Cantor/dp/0061686484) to read an excerpt and find out more.