All About My Piercings!

KateleighSuz

All About My Piercings!

Diagram for Piercings!

Hey readers! Okay, so today I will be talking to you about all my piercings! How much they were, how the healing process works, and how much it hurt to get them done. So to start off, I wanted to write this for everyone who is thinking about getting another piercing, so they know what to expect in today's market!

I have a total of eleven piercings currently. I have triple lobe piercings on both ears, as well as three cartilage piercings (one on the left, two on the right), a rook piercing on my left ear, and lastly a nose piercing. (It's a lot, I know:))

SO LET'S BEGIN!

1. Lobe Piercings

 I have triple lobe piercings on both sides. My first ever ear-piercing took place when I was six. My mother found me in my room trying to pierce my own ear with a thumbtack (not a good idea). I got them done at Claire's with a gun.

My second lobe piercing I got done when I was a sophomore in high-school. I thought I was so cool back then! In all honesty, I just wanted my whole ear bedazzled! I got these done at Icing with a gun.

My third earlobe piercing HURT! I also got these done at Claire's. It hurt because I could feel the backlash from the gun. This was my second most painful piercing  (get it done with a needle!)
Each of them were about $25 a pair!

2. Cartlidge (Helix) Left Ear

Now this one I wasn't scared for at all since I actually had the double helix piercing done on my right ear before. I got this done at 23rd St. Body Piercing when I also got my nose pierced. The total cost to get both done was fifty-four bucks! (Not bad, eh?). The healing has gone by very smoothly. My ear didn't even bruise!

3. Cartlidge (Double Helix) Right Ear

This was the first ever non-lobe piercing that I got. When I walked in to 23rd St. I believe I was hyperventilating. One of my besties, Natalie, had gone in with me for moral support (and to hold my hand).

 So my favorite piercer, Rick, had made some little joke about how I could hold Natalie's hand, but not his (yep. real classic jokes here) and he did the top one first. 

In all actuality, it was only a bit of a pinch. The week before I was going around pinching my ear to prepare myself, and that hurt worse than the actual piercing!  Now when he did the bottom one, it hurt a little more only because of the first one's shock. but I would do it again in a heartbeat. 

I love them. They were about eighty bucks because I got them pierced with titanium.

4. Rook Piercing

Now, onto my most recent one, the rook. I had been obsessed for months about rook piercings. I was ferociously pinning pictures on Pinterest, talking my friends ears off about it, asking people I saw on the streets who had them about it, and everyone had just had enough. I took the chance and I went back in to do it. 

Now, I did not know it was a curved piece. When I went in and the lady asked me which one I wanted I was confused as to why she was pointing me at the belly-button piercings, later I figured out that it was supposed to be curved. 

On the pain scale, this was around a five or six. It wasn't so much painful as it was uncomfortable (as the piercer is bending your ear to insert the jewelry) but I honestly love the look of it! (I kinda want to do it on my other side!)

This was about $70 to do. 

5. Nose Piercing

In this photo I had just got my nose done (I think it's about three days after) and I was really happy about it. My jewel is just an itty-bity little thing so it may be hard to see. 

When I walked in to get it done by Rick (he literally has done all my piercings at 23rd) I was super nervous. One of my cousins had hers done and was reassuring me it wasn't that bad...

And she was right! After he did it and the needle was still in my nose the words that followed were "Huh, that was odd." There wasn't any tears, any screaming, literally a scale 3 out of 10 on the pain. My third lobe piercing actually hurt worse! 

But now it is all healed, and I'm excited about switching it to a hoop soon (how hippie-ish, I know:))

Here is what I learned:

When you get it done professionally, the needle is less painful than the gun. I preach this to all of my friends looking to get a new piercing. When you get it done with a needle, the process of putting the jewelry in is so much smoother (since the piercer literally threads the jewelry through in one clean stroke). 

Follow and make a schedule for cleaning times. When you have to take care of a new piercing, it can be quite tedious, but you have to do it in order to avoid any infections or unsightly skin irritations. These irritations are common with the nose piercing especially, although I never experienced one since I clean mine regularly, even though it is healed! :)

Be aware of social stigmas. Although it is becoming more and more common for employers to disregard piercings in future employee's some jobs still hold true. Here's an article I found about this subject!

They might itch. When I got my rook done, it really itched at first. I was so concerned that I consulted my piercer, and he said that it was normal and that it was a good sign it was healing properly. 

Remember that the piercing is a wound. This is really important and it goes along with being timely with the cleaning process. Seriously, if you are going to pay a lot of money for it, it makes sense to take proper care of it. So don't take the jewelry out if it is before the healing time, you'll just prolong it.

So thats all I have for you all today!

Thank you all so much for giving my little blog a read! 

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Signing Out (Once Again)

-KateleighSuz

Summer Fashion Trends For Women 2015

KateleighSuz

Women's Fashion Trends

Hello again, readers! So this post is all about some of the summer fashion trends that are popping up for women! As most of us know, it doesn't matter if it is a stroll in the park or a brunch with the besties, looking fashion-forward always brings out the confidence within!

Also, thank you to all of the women that let us take their photos! Sabrina and I are really appreciative! 

Let's get started!


1.) T-shirt dress

Me in my new Gap t-shirt dress!

So the idea behind the t-shirt dress is to look casual but chic at the same time. I was trying to pull together the basic colors and look as minimalist as possible; however, I did add the necklace for a little sparkle! 

(Dress: Gap, Purse: Olivia + Joy, Sandals and Necklace: Lucky Brand)

2.) Maxi's (skirts or dresses)

So maxi's in the summer are a classic. Here she is rocking both a denim blouse and a tribal print maxi. If you only have a maxi dress, then you can still achieve this look by tying the denim blouse to act as a crop top! Genius!

3. Light Cropped Sweaters

I love, love, love  her cropped sweater and skirt! They are a great combination because you can enjoy the summer warmth and the cool nights all in one! Plus, her sandals are perfection. 

(And her hair!)

4. Shift Dresses

What I think most women love about shift dresses are that they are comfortable and have a  simple elegance that goes along with them. Sabrina and I loved this lady's minimalist simplicity and her cute pixie! Thank you for being so awesome and letting us snap a quick photo!

5.) Printed tops 

Printed tops are really hot right now! Whether it is a paisley pattern or a floral, printed tops are a way to brings some life to your outfit! This is especially true if you are wearing a light wash denim or  white or tan pants! Plus this is my awesome fashion-forward Mom! You look beautiful like always! (AWW!)

(Satchel: Fossil)

6.)White Dresses and Denim

Sabrina is embodying the freshness of a white dress and a light wash denim coat! White dresses are a must when the weather gets a little too hot, and pairing it with either an earthy tone sandal or a colorful flat will make this outfit easy to put together!

One of my favorite quotes goes like this: "Life is too short to wear boring clothes."

How true is that?

Live by this, ladies!

Hope you all are having a great day!

Thank you again to Sabrina for helping me! Couldn't have done it without you!

Signing Out!

-KateleighSuz

Summer Fashion Trends for Men 2015

KateleighSuz

Men's Summer Fashion 

@timdaggs

Hey everyone! So today's post is all about the boys. We pulled this season's top fashion trends from what was most popular on the streets and in the stores.
Before I get started, I just wanted to send a big thank you to Tim, who helped me with this piece by modeling! I left a link to his Instagram if anyone would like to follow him! 

 So sit back and enjoy a little fashion lesson, boys. 


1.) Pastel Tops and Bottoms

What is cool about pastel is that you can still wear it with dark fall colors and it still is perfect for summer! Tim is mixing a white tank with a floral shirt that has both blue and pink pastel with a maroon cropped pant.

(Pastel top: Thrift store find, White tank: Forever 21, Maroon Pants: thrift store find, Grey Chukkas: Calvin Klein)

2.) Denim and The Man-Bun

The man-bun is the biggest hair trend for men right now.  If you keep the top of the hair long, you can still rock the short hair that is a crowd favorite in the summer for you guys. 

Let's face it, when was denim ever out of style? Never. That's the correct answer. Here he mixed a classic denim button-up with a loose-fitting black pant. 

3.) Colorful Shorts

Colorful shorts are a great way to brighten up any outfit. It attracts the right kind of attention without looking overly put together. Pastels are really in for men right now, but if you are a little too cautious to try those colors, pick a basic like red or blue. 


4.) Floral Tops

Don't be afraid to wear floral. What is cool about his shirt is that it is floral, but instead of the loud flashy colors that women usually wear, the washed/pale look makes it more masculine. Rock those flowers!

5.) Tanks and Cropped Pants/Jeans

Like I said before, denim is never out of style. If it is literally sweltering outside, nothing is as bad as wearing a long-sleeved shirt. These tanks for men are easy to find and they come in all different kinds of colors and patterns. 

***IMPORTANT NOTE*** However, try to not confuse man-tanks with wife-beaters, they aren't the same. 

6.)Gingham Shirts

Gingham is hot right now for both men and women. This couple was so great for letting us interrupt their date for a little bit! I just thought they looked so great together! And kudos to this guy for rocking the gingham shirt!

So boys, I hope this little blog post helps clear up the air for this summer so you all can land a great date! 

Remember that is also important for guys to feel confident with what they are wearing!

Thanks for all the support that has been pouring in!

A big thanks to my friend, Sabrina, for spending the day with me around OKC! You rock!

Have a great day everyone!

Signing Out!

-KateleighSuz

Another Quick Update!

KateleighSuz

Another Quick Update!

That's right folks! It's Twitter time!

For those of you who rock Twitter more than Facebook, I've gone ahead and made a Twitter page linked to this blog! Hope you all are having a great week!

Here is the link for the Twitter page!

Link: https://twitter.com/KateleighSuz

Singing Out!

-KateleighSuz

The Truth About My Platinum Hair

KateleighSuz

Going Platinum?

This is Cara Loren! She's one of my favorite bloggers!

Okay. So first off, I wanted to post this one because I get asked A LOT about how going platinum feels, the maintenance of it, and also the money it takes to keep it up. 

Here is my journey/story with my silvery/ashy blonde hair:

Part One: The Natural Hair

In this picture I'm in New York at the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. At the time, I actually quite enjoyed my natural dirty blonde hair. I had just been dyed back after a brown-dye gone wrong. However, I am a person who actually enjoys change, so my being content with my color was just a matter of time. The time in this case, was eight months. 

Part Two: The Peanut Butter and Jelly Hair

At the time, I didn't have my nose piercing so I was looking for a way to be rebellious! I was too afraid to do the whole thing, so instead I just did the bottom layer and then a strip on top. (And yes, I am wearing a zebra onesie... no regrets there) 

One day in class there was this guy who told me my hair looked like the inside of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 

I WAS MORTIFIED!

Something had to change! I had to fix it, and this is how I did (tried).

Part Three: The Cover-Up Hair

At this point I just wanted  hair that was all one color. So I decided to dye it a light brown. It was okay at first, but then it started to fade and the purple in my hair was still in it. This color probably lasted me about three months. 

Part Four: The Second Attempt Cover-Up Hair

This time I dyed it a darker shade of brown to try to pull some more of the purple out of my hair, and still the purple was relentless. I was just about to give up when I stumbled upon a product called ColorOpps. So I gave it a go. Why not?

Part Five: The Do-It Yourself Hair

Well, I did make it back to blonde. I was happy that I did get the other dyes out of my hair. However, if you can't see it, I still had the purple in my hair. It was a faded pink color near the bottom of my hair. So I thought, I really need to bleach it, but I don't want to do it myself. This leads me into part five, the best part in my opinion. 

Part Six: The Walk-of-Shame-to-the-Stylist Hair

I have to give kudos to my stylist Halee. She is one of the most patient people I know. Every time I go to her she tells me the same thing: DO NOT USE BOX DYES. PERIOD. This time, however, I really listened to her. You see, her and my hair have a history together. Every time I screw it up, she is the merciful hair angel who blesses me again with gorgeous hair! I love her! 

She recommended me to use Shimmer Lights by Clairol. and it has pulled alot of the brassiness out. Thanks again Halee!

Part Seven: The Grown-Out Platinum Hair!

So here I am in the present! In all honesty I actually love the colors that are in it. When I had the darker hair, it washed me out so much due to my pale skin, but now it matches me pretty well. 

Although I am in need of a touch-up I am enjoying having my roots grown out. I like the depth, but I am starting to miss the complete platinumness!

So here is what I learned:

Never EVER use a box dye if you plan on going platinum. Bleaching your hair is such a difficult process that you really should invest in getting it done by a professional.

You will use a purple shampoo. Purple shampoo's and conditioners pull out any lasting brassiness that keeps your hair from reaching the ashy blonde color. You will freak out the first time using it, but don't fret! It won't dye your hair purple (unless you overuse it).

It is expensive. This just goes to say, if you aren't interested in the up-keep of the platinum, you probably shouldn't do it. 

So that's all I have for you all today!

Thank you for giving my little blog a look! 

Have a great day!

Signing out!

-KateleighSuz

Here's a Quick Update!

KateleighSuz

Hello all! Just a quick update!

https://www.facebook.com/bloggerkateleighsuz

I've gone ahead and made a Facebook page for everyone to follow and communicate on! The link is above! 

I hope everyone is having a great week! 

Until next time!

Signing Out!

-KateleighSuz

May Glam Bag!

KateleighSuz

May Glam Bag By Ipsy

My first Glam Bag by Ipsy has started off with a major success! I'll have to admit, I wasn't so sure that I would like getting samples of beauty products for ten dollars a month. After all, if the products were of high quality, how could I only pay ten dollars for it? But I have to admit that I am pretty excited about it! So, here are the beauty products that was in my May Glam Bag!

MAY GLAM BAG!

• Urban Decay's 24/7 Glide on Lip Pencil + BONUS Revolution High-Color Lipgloss

I absolutely love these products! Ok, well I might be kind of biased considering I have many products by Urban Decay already, but it is for good reason! The lip pencil is a primer for the lips and is great even if you are using lipsticks. 

The gloss is on point though! Even though I am rather pale, I still adore rocking a dark lip! The gloss goes on thick and stays on for a long time! It's wonderful The purple gloss is called "Bittersweet" and the pink gloss is called "Failbait"

• Balanced Guru's Style Me Hair Oil

I am so excited about this product! Not only is it organic, infused with argan and pumpkin oil, but it can be used for all hair types! How neat is that! 

Since I tend to dye my hair alot, this is a godsend. My platinum routine takes a lot of maintenance, so if i can ever find a product to help me control the frizz that tends to happen, I am in! 

• Chella's Eyebrow Color Pencil (In Taupe)

Okay, I have to admit, this stuff can hold its own. So, I am very particular about my eyebrows. I believe that if your eyebrows are on point, than you make-up will always look fantastic. 

So before I got this product, I used Anastasia's Dipbrow Pomade and the Brow Wiz, who is known by many as the "Queen of Brows" products. However, Chella's product is also very great. 

• NUXE Facial Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel

This makes my face feel all clean and stuff. Okay so for this one I am, again, biased. I use Estee Lauder's products when it comes to removing my make-up as it is very gentle and non-irritating. Since I have sensitive skin, I am always a little skeptical when it comes to putting products on my skin, but this product was also very gentle. So if I ever decide to switch products, I'd definitely go with this one.

• Jesse's Girl Pure Pigment Eye Dust (In Brown Sugar)

I feel like a fairy princess! I LOVE PIGMENTS! This is so incredibly pretty on! Since my go to eye look has a lot of browns incorporated, this works well if I ever want to GLAM it up a bit:) 

So that's all I have folks! 

I hope you enjoyed this review! If you are interested in signing up, I left a link to the ipsy website in the title! 

Signing out!

-KateleighSuz

Welcome to My Blog!

KateleighSuz

          Hello everyone! Welcome to my blog page! I've had other blogs on other domains before, but I am really looking forward to using Blogger! So to kick it off, I would like to explain a little bit of what my blog will consist of. 

I usually blog about music, movies, books, etc; however, this summer I am planning on getting a kick start on many projects! There's going to be a "Hello Friday" series, as well as some more fashion reviews throughout the OKC area!

 

 I am really looking forward to this project and some more reviews that I will be doing! So keep a lookout for any posts!

 If you would like to connect with me I have an Instagram currently, but I am planning on setting up a Twitter and Facebook page specifically linked to this blog! So keep a lookout for those updates as well!

Signing out!

-KateleighSuz