I just wanna dance....

Ok. I will admit it now I am a Dane Cook fan.

He did a skit on dancing where he talked about how girls will "just wanna dance, no boys". But I realized something the other night when I went out dancing with the girls.

I think this is one of the few activities that most people don't wanna do alone. Meaning, I am sure there are the people that are confident or crazy enough to show up at a club all by their lonesome but I think more often then naught (yes, I just used that word), that they are meeting people at the club.

Of course there are those people that have "peeps" at the club, they know the bouncers, bartenders, and shot girls. They are as cool as they are known by those people around them. But this is not being alone at all.

So.....

Could you do it? Could you just show up and dance the night away without a care in the world... Could you leave your house all dressed up just for yourself and not care if anything but the music was at the club waiting for you?

Something to think on.... In the club world, what are you made of?

ARROJO product - Styling Creme - Rea 1

Sustainable Fashion

So as I was reading about the Uniform Project which I am in love with. I came across this blog entry and its a very interesting conversation. Click Here

I have nailed done few elements for my next collection.

Using a bamboo made jersey knit to produce staple elements
Using vintage embellishment that we have rescued.

I found a few resources for this eco-friendly fabric but I am always on the look out for more.

Embrace your inner hippie

Ahhh.... summer in Florida. Its hot, its humid - I'm a complete frizz ball. I want clothes that cover as little as possible, but yet look chic and put together. I have accepted that I am going to be wilted, slightly "perfumed" if you will.... and scantily clad. Summer means less makeup, more natural texture in hair, and the air of effortless beauty! Here are my MUST have's for summer:

Hair - Its the accessory you wear everyday and should be a part of the whole look. We have just become Arrojo Ambassadors at the Disco Dolls Studio, and these are my fav's so far.

Frizz Control - I apply this wet, with a drop of the defrizz serum. Then, air dry (cause its TOO hot to blow dry!), or twist it  up, to be let down later.... This combo keeps my wavy

hair controlled, and keeps it from freaking out too much during the day.

For the 2nd day, or mid afternoon when I'm looking to "restyle" either because its finally temperate enough to wear it down, or I need to freshen up, I spray Hydro Mist on liberally, and "scrunch" it in to revive. Its also great anytime you need a little extra moisture, wet or dry. The defrizz serum is also great on dry hair.

Check out Arrojo TV on YouTube for more styling suggestions!

And never underestimate the value of a deep conditioner once a week, try the Arrojo Hair Repair Mask.

Now, on to skin care and makeup. I have oily, over 30 skin that needs both moisture and sebum control. I head over to Lush to take care of my skincare needs, and I experience this FAB new product called colour supplements.

Apparently, Lush UK had a makeup line that is no more, and they took the best products and brought them to Lush. So, those of us in the US finally get to experienc e some of their wonderful goodies!
 I use the light yellow as a concealer, and I mix it in my moisturizer as a light tint. It stays all day, and never gets creased. I use the Dark Pink as a bronzer, and the light pink under my eyes to give a rosy glow.

My go -to summer skincare treatments are Dark Angels scrub, and Brazened Honey face masque. Every other day with dark angels, brazened honey once a week (with the oily skin serum). These, with Enzymion moisturizer keeps my oil under control, but stays hydrated.

.... we'll come back to this with some pics of great summer clothes...

images from Arrojo products & Lush USA

Voice!!

Call us ! We now have google voice, and are testing it out. There is a "main" disco dolls phone line now, where you can leave messages and it will reach everyone! This continues my love for google, they are so innovative, and bringing it to the people .... for free!

Get on the waiting list... it might take a while, but its worth the wait .

Voice

Bicycles and such

So, we've officially joined the movement ... the bicycle movement! Perusing craigslist, like I do, I noticed some gorgeous bicycles. I've been looking for a bike - as have the rest of the Disco Dolls house. I think it started last year when I really began to take notice of Natasha Khan and Bat for Lashes. I became obsessed with the video for "What's a Girl to Do"

It took a while for me to realize how much I needed a bicycle. Actually, I didn't realize how much I needed it until I got it. There's so many wonderful benefits to riding a bike. I actually crave it now! Its definitely inspired some new looks with clothes and hair that are humidity friendly!

AND! I'm driving less, and using less fossil fuels, which always makes you feel good!

So, I invite you to join me ...

check out:

http://citybiketampa.com/maps/

for maps of downtown tampa (my current favorite night ride) and other local places.

Is there such a thing as to much Glitter?

I think the answer is yes... I have been known to be not as right as I could have been (a.k.a. wrong)... So let's examine the facts....

Glitter, like baby blue eye shadow, is one of the most over used items of makeup.

Unless you are a stripper or Lady Ga Ga I think there is a level of "Ooh you look amazing!" and "Wow did a disco ball explode on your face?"

I know as woman (or a man), most of us are attracted and will buy shiny things. I know I will. I can't even make it through a Macy's without being distracted at least a dozen times...

But....

That doesn't mean we need to coat ourselves in. It isn't like it is skin protector that will repel a denim penis thrusting against you in a dark club where the only true protection we have is a friend willing to whisk you off to the bathroom or the willingness to deliver a "junk punch". If nothing else it encourages it. Men are attracted to shiny objects as well, most especially when they curvy and wrapped in tight outfits..

So lesson here ladies (and gents).... If you think you have to much glitter on, YOU DO!

So think twice before you sprinkle, rub, line, paste or smooth that final coat of sparkly awesomeness on yourself.... Unless of course some pole dancing is in your immediate future!