March favorites?
Tretinoin and a 2% BHA serum.
These 2 are a very powerful combo. I only use BHAs once a week, there are people who use it every single day and it is true that is a lot more gentle compared to other chemical exfoliators but I do not want to overexfoliate my skin or disrupt my skin barrier again like last year (when I would use the highest percentages of Vitamin C, AHA, Retinoids every day) so I make sure I only use it when I really need it. I use Tretinoin for anti-aging purposes only, it does not require a prescription where I live so I can get it at any pharmacy. 0.1% is the highest concentration available on the market and some people purge like crazy but I have been using it for on and off 4 years so my skin is used to it. My skin is far from perfect and sometimes I break out due to hormones, stress or lack of sleep and I need products to improve my skin texture. One of my favorite things is applying my 0.1% Tretinoin on Friday night and on Monday my skin begins flaking, I take my BHA Serum massaging it into my skin and it gets rid of all my dead skin cells and I love how my skin looks smooth and glowy the next days.
Garnier Hyaluronic Aloe Replumping Superserum.
I would never really purchase something from Garnier. However, my aunt was recently diagnosed with preoral dermatitis (it's terrible) and her dermatologist told her to stop using any makeup or skincare so she gave me most of her cosmetics that I have been trying out the past few weeks. This is one of my favorites. Whenever I use a hydrating ingredient I always spritz my face with water first to maximize its benefits and this serum makes my skin feel so much more hydrated and fresh, it has a very calming & pleasant smell, and I sometimes add another layer depending on my skin's needs. It gives me the perfect base before I move on to applying my skin makeup. What makes this serum amazing is that it includes so many different hydrating ingredients - Aloe, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin... My skin loves this superserum so I use this one quite often.
Missha A'pieu BB Maker SPF 30/PA++
This is another product that proves to me that Korean makeup products are amazing. The BB creams I've tried from Western brands have been lackluster at best, they never match my skin tone, they look off on me but I bought this in 212 Natural Beige and it is so perfect. It's called 'BB cream' but this product is so high coverage that I would almost call it a foundation. When my order first arrived, I was shocked at how small the product was, I thought I'm gonna finish it in two weeks tops but the thing is you put 1/2 a pea size on the back of your hand and realize you could easily cover your whole face with it. I don't know how that's possible but you really need soooo little, only a teeny tiny amount and it's something I still need to learn, I put a 3/4 pea just to be safe and it always turns out to be way too much. I know someone who works for Missha so I got this product at a heavy discount, I ordered 2 and she sent 4, what a darling and what an amazing excuse to buy more products!
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation).
These were a gift from my mom, my Huawei Freebuds stopped working and I've been complaining about it nonstop so she surprised me with a pair of Airpods 3, she was torn between the 2 and 3 so she gave me the receipt to let me decide. I went in the next day and got them exchanged, and I love them. I can do calls, binge my shows, participate in virtual meetings, listen to podcasts on my way to uni, listen to music for hours on end with no issues and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a pair of good headphones, the battery lasts a long time as well. The headphones may feel weird at the beginning, like they could fall out any second which is why I was hesitant in the beginning but I got used to it, it does not bother me anymore. I also got a cute little case, it's silver stoned and I am not really a bling person but I did not want to get silicone because they stain and rip, I wanted to try something different, so I just went ahead and bought this one, I love how it sparkles and it is pretty much impossible to damage.
A White Long Sleeved Leotard.
I am obsessed with this long sleeved leotard, it is a game changer and I think this is the best purchases I have made this year. It literally solves 90% of all my cloth-related problems. When I go to the dance studio, I throw this on with my black leggings as a base layer, I just have to take off my skirt and I am good to go within seconds. The material is stretchy but very fitted and I love how the fabric feels on my skin, I also how it looks on me and how it emphasizes my slim arms and my small waist. The fabric is very thin but it is not see through so I can wear my cropped wrap tops and all my see through tops over it without looking frumpy. I love a fitted look so I can wear it on its own with a pleated dark navy skirt or a black pencil skirt (my favorite) as well. It is a 10/10 and I have already purchased many more in various colors and this is the type of thing I never knew I needed.
Love,
Cat.
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haley lu richardson. she / her. cis woman. ›spotted at the met steps , eleanor ' nellie ' van der linden , most likely listening to time after time by cyndi lauper with their airpods pro . the twenty four year old gained quite a reputation , known to be -meek yet +compassionate to anyone who knows them . you'll easily spot them when you hear about cinnamon sugar melting over extra-buttery popcorn as you mouth along to the closing lines of a 90s rom com ; soft uncalloused hands adorned by blush pink nails and rose gold rings ; loose blonde curls tied up with a silken scarf ; a crystal vase of fresh daisies picked daily by well-paid maids , followed by bloom of rose by mon guerlain . latest nepo updates article talks about yet another engagement broken off amidst rumours that the van der lindens are paying off potential suitors to court their youngest daughter , but i guess any reputation is good reputation .
𝚋𝚊𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚜 .
name : eleanor rosemary van der linden .
nicknames : nellie , nells .
age & date of birth : twenty four & may 3rd , 1998 .
gender & pronouns : cis woman & she / her .
sexual orientation : lesbian but thinks she’s straight .
𝚙𝚑𝚢𝚜𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 .
hair : though naturally a mousy brown but dyed a warm blonde , long loose curls and wispy bangs , à la meg ryan in sleepless in seattle .
eyes : walnut brown .
skin : fair , smooth and unblemished .
height : 5'3" .
build : short and curvy .
dominant hand : right .
piercings : earlobes .
tattoos : a small butterfly on the nape of her neck .
scent : lavender , vanilla & cinnamon .
faceclaim : haley lu richardson .
𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛 .
positive traits : compassionate , conscientious , honest , idealistic .
negative traits : meek , resistant to change , gullible , indecisive .
birth chart : taurus sun , pisces moon .
myers briggs : isfj .
enneagram : 6w5 .
temperament : melancholic .
love language : words of affirmation & gift giving .
𝚊𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚜 .
cinnamon sugar melting over extra-buttery popcorn as you mouth along to the closing lines of a 90s rom com ; soft uncalloused hands adorned by blush pink nails and rose gold rings ; loose blonde curls tied up with a silken scarf ; a crystal vase of fresh daisies picked daily by well-paid maids ; rehearsing conversations in the privacy of a hot shower ; using up half a roll of film retaking polaroids until you’re satisfied ; never missing your ten-step nightly skincare routine ; technically perfect sketches of grand balustrades and vaulted ceilings ; studying the waitress’s body language to try and figure out if she’s annoyed you’re sending your meal back for the third time ; the smell of rain in a rose garden .
𝚋𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚐𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍 .
nellie van der linden has always been the baby of the famous van der linden clan , multimillionaire owners of several luxury hotel chains . although it’s been many long years since four-year-old nellie’s first day of kindergarten , when she bawled for two hours straight after the nanny dropped her off , in her parents’ eyes , she’s still that clinging , crying child . sensitive , fragile , in need of protecting . her whole childhood , she was coddled and doted on , given the very best that money could buy .
it’s a wonder that with such a spoiled upbringing , nellie didn’t turn out to be a complete brat . instead , she blossomed into a gentle , quiet young woman , a hopeless romantic with a love of rooftop flower gardens and nora ephron movies . she took easily to the rules and structure of upper society , mastering etiquette and charming the older generation with a demure smile .
when it comes to her own generation , however , nellie often finds herself floundering . there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to the way they act , and oftentimes a sarcastic quip or sly innuendo will fly right over her head . over the years , she’s learned to fit in by keeping quiet and listening . if she agrees when asked a question , and laughs when told a joke , most people won’t catch her out for the impostor she feels like she is at times .
she has an eye for beauty , and loves to surround herself with things that are aesthetically pleasing and harmonious . this was one of the things that drew her to architecture – she was a natural at capturing perspective and scale in a simple pencil sketch , and dreamed of creating something as permanent and as beautiful as the ampitheatres of rome , or the gothic cathedrals of france , or the intricate mosques of the early ottoman empire .
once she graduated , however , her parents found her work as an architect for their luxury hotel chains , and she quickly learned her love of architecture did not extend to commercial properties designed to maximize profit , or working with engineers who pragmatically struck down and simplified all her beautiful designs . she knows they roll their eyes behind her back , and she hears the whispers of brat and spoiled and nepotism . but she’s seen enough romantic comedies to know they’ll be eating their words someday , when she proves herself and designs something beautiful .
nellie falls in love easier than falling asleep . she seems someone beautiful on the street and imagines them as the love interest of the rom com of her life . she dreams of the love she’s seen in movies ; the automatic understanding and connection of a soulmate , the love that makes life easier , brighter , softer . she saves pictures of wedding dresses on pinterest and bookmarks links to engagement rings . and yet , she can’t seem to find the one , her other half , the love of her life .
three times now , she’s said yes to a proposal , eager to finally begin life as someone in love . and yet , three times now , that imagined life has crumbled to dust in her hands . ( wanted connections !!! ) whether they weren’t as perfect as she’d imagined them to be , or whether they tire of her quirks and idiosyncrasies , at the end of the day , she finds herself restless , dissatisfied , burnt out and longing to be at home , alone , in comfy pjs , watching heath ledger serenade julia stiles from the bleachers .
𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚍𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚘𝚗𝚜 .
it’s not diagnosed but nellie is autistic ! thrives on structure and rules and order , struggles with social cues , often feels out of place , tends to be seen as innocent or ‘ quirky ’ by allistic people , needs a lot of time to rest & recharge after any large social event … the list goes on . she’s learned to be pretty good at masking , but it really drains her :( + some more common symptoms of autism in women if anyone’s interested !
this girl LOVES rom coms . there’s something about a guaranteed , predictable happy ending that she just finds so soothing and comforting . something about someone seeing you for all your flaws and still chasing you down in an airport to confess their love .
she’s also a big ass lesbian smh . someone pls tell her that maybe the reason she hasn’t found her dream man yet is bc he doesn’t exist
rumour is that her parents paid her ex-fiancés to propose to her … and well , it’s not 100% false . they didn’t pay them outright , but a discreet conversation along with well-timed gift of an expensive watch or fancy new sports car never hurts . nellie has no idea , and it would break her heart if she knew . she adores her parents , overbearing though they may be .
says she wants kids but really the idea terrifies and disgusts her . children are loud , messy , unpredictable , and nellie likes her peace too much to want to lose that anytime soon … or anytime at all
u already know this bitch adores dr taylor alison swift
she has a pet tortoise named hamish who she’s had since she was 8 years old and is the most spoiled pet tortoise in nyc . has free roam all over her penthouse & she’s hired a maid exclusively to follow him around and clean up after him .
nellie is sweet but this bitch do be spoiled tho !!! don’t ask her how much a banana costs . she aint got no sense of money
𝚙𝚕𝚊𝚢𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝 .
mirrorball ( taylor swift ) : i’m still a believer but i don't know why / i’ve never been a natural , all i do is try , try , try
why am i like this ? ( orla gartland ) : maybe i’m an old soul trapped in a young body / maybe you really don’t want me there at your birthday party / i’ll be there in the corner , thinking right over / every single word of the conversation we just had
when ( dodie ) : am i the only one wishing life away ? / never caught up in the moment , busy begging the past to stay
weird ( lizzy mcalpine ) : maybe i’m weird , or maybe i’m off the wall / but maybe it’s weirder not to have dreamed at all
four ( sleeping at last ) : i’m stuck swimming in shadows down here / it’s been forever since i came up for air / flashlight in hand , determined to find / authenticity only poetry could even begin / to try to describe
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New Apple Patent
What new idea do you think Apple will create?
Apple’s AirPods have been on the market since 2016 and have received multiple upgrades during this time. For example, on their website they have four different types of AirPods being currently sold. The AirPods currently available are AirPods 2nd generation, AirPods 3rd generation, AirPods Pro Second Generation, and AirPods Max. With all this being said, it is rumored by multiple sources that Apple has just received the patent to create an AirPod’s case with touchscreen capability.
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Apple continues to stay ahead of their competition with innovative ideas like these new AirPods. This adds another stream of revenue for Apple in the AirPods category and they continue to make everything convenient for the customer. AirPods are easy to use, wireless, compact, and have good sound quality. Now with a touchscreen being added you won’t have to pull out your phone constantly, you can use your case which makes things much easier. If you own AirPods what version do you have and do you like them?
Based on the current market I would say that AirPods are in the growth stage of the product life cycle but are in the later stages of it. People may be wondering “why is this important,” and it is important to know because Apple is yet again creating hype around AirPods with this new patent, and it will lead to new sales/growth in this category. During the growth stage, sales continue to increase, and the public becomes aware of the product. Since AirPods have been out since 2016 everyone knows about AirPods, but their sales continue to increase, and new competitors still enter the market to try and compete. Apple is notorious for continuing to expand their line of products so this is just one of the many new ideas we will see for AirPods. Apple also continues to invest in research and development, and we have seen that with the noise cancelling headphones recently. Do you think AirPods are still in the growth stage or do you think they have reached maturity? I am excited to see what is next!
Do you think these AirPods will be a major hit or a flop?
Now I haven’t seen anything officially posted from Apple on this patent, but I keep seeing it pop up all over the web. If they do go through with this, I think it will be a good idea and will become popular amongst the public. It is essentially an iPod which everyone loved. Apple is one of the most known brands in the entire world so it is difficult to say anything they release will flop.
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