It's been a while..

Things with Shop Cimily have been stressful, to say the least. I started to feel overwhelmed by all the things I had to do and all the updates and changes I wanted to make to improve the shop. And so, like most people who are stressed out by something, I began to avoid it. Yes, I felt guilty for not dealing with the issues I was having with it as soon as possible, but I came to the conclusion that, Shop Cimily should be something that I want to do for my kids, and for myself, and if I wasn't happy doing it, I should take a break until I did feel happy doing it.

And so the day I felt like I wanted to throw myself into working on the Shop came during Spring Break, in April. I asked my boyfriend (who was "just a friend" back then, hehe), Elliott, to help me shoot a quick video as a promo for the Shop Cimily's summer sale, and we got to work. The video only took three days to shoot together, but editing took, well..... a lot longer.

I almost thought not to release the video, but decided that it was better late than never. I'll be going off to college in only a couple weeks, and I'm hoping to sell some things before I go. I'm not sure what will happen to Shop Cimily when I leave, since I will no longer be able to ship the clothes, but hopefully I can continue it some way.

Ladies and gents, here it is: Shop Cimily Cannibal Summer 2014

Por fin

New video up: Swap Meet Haul
 

DIY Leather Hair Bow

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The leather bow featured in this blog post is now for sale on Etsy.com!https://www.etsy.com/listing/103474884/black-genuine-leather-hair-bow-barretteI am trying to raise money to go to Peru later this month. I will be volunteering and teaching English at a local school in Huancayo for children who do not have the financial assets to attend school. I would really like to be able to pay my host family well and buy gifts for the children and donate. All profits will go directly to helping them. Thanks! 

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*Note that there are several ways to making a leather hair bow, but this is the way I went about doing it and it worked well for me! ^__^ Enjoy!

Materials needed: 

• Strip of leather, size depends on how big you want your bow. I used a piece about 13" long and 3" wide.
• Super glue* (this is not necessary, but I find that it holds the best. you can opt for some string instead.)
• a barrette (mine is 3")
• Needle & thread* (may be arbitrary)

10" by 3" piece of black leather. LOL my PSAT book in the background... 

Super glue

3" barrette

Step 1:

Cut the leather into desired shape & glue into a loop.

Step 2: Pinch from the middle into desired bow shape:

Step 3: Add a dot of super glue to the middle point and pinch into place:

Step 4: Take a small 1/2" wide piece of leather to wrap around the center & glue it down:

Step 5: glue the back onto the barrette:

Press firmly

Step 6: for extra security, use needle and thread to sew the barrette onto the bow using the side holes.

Wha-la! 'tis done!

I had also dip-dyed/bleached/ ombre-d my hair today, so if you wanna see that video, here it is:

Adele- Someone Like You Hair Tutorial

My channel ^^: http://youtube.com/thatswhatcindysaid/

Dyeing Purple Coontail Streaks in my Hair!! Video Tutorial

I recorded this from my iPad again (: YAYYYY i'm so happy with the results!! They're kind of hidden in my middle layer, and not very visible unless under direct sunlight, but I can't wait to bleach a strand in the front and do another coontail!!

How to Grow your Hair Long - A SECRET!

Hello, in here I shall show you the length of my hurr and how I got it to be 27 inches long.

'TIS A SECRET! tee hee ^_^V

Romantic Fish Tail Braided Half-up Do

A really pretty half-up half-down do created by fishtail braiding (: super easyyy. Thanks for watching! :D

How to Fishtail Braid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLZUItio9TI&feature=channel_video_title

My Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/thatswhatcindysaid

Vlog: Packing for Scotland/ Things I'm Bringin

How to French Waterfall Braid (:

I finally learned how to do this! and it's so easy, with some practice.



Hope this helps!

....& I just noticed that I'm wearing the same shirt as my last video, LOL. I swear, I don't wear this shirt everyday!

Youtube channel: youtube.com/thatswhatcindysaid

Infiniti by Conair® You Style Multi-Functional Styling Iron Review

Comes in pink, light pink, black, and silver.

I'm just going to be upfront and blunt about this "multi-functional styling iron": I HATE IT.


website claims:

• Multi-functional tool – curl or straighten
• Nano Silver Tourmaline Ceramic technology
• 1" ceramic-coated straightening plates
• 30-second instant heat
• High heat levels – 360°F/180°C
• Uniform heat recovery – heat recovery system maintains optimum heat levels for perfect curls
• Auto-off
• 6-foot salon swivel cord
• Limited two-year warranty

The biggest problem with this iron is that it's parallel plates in the middle (the part that acts as a flat iron) do not close properly. Like many other faulty flat irons I've used before, when the plates cannot completely clamp shut, it is impossible to straighten or curl your hair fully.

In addition, there are spaces in the corners of the flat iron where hair gets caught, and by the end of every use, I always find several strands of hair stuck in there. Snags on my hair too much! ):

After several uses of this iron, I have found that it only creates a curl where the hair immediately touches the curved plates, but it cannot curl the rest of the hair shaft. (I will be adding in a demonstration video soon) Therefore, this iron would be ideal for people with short hair. However, a normal flat iron with slightly curved edges could produce the same result, so I would rather just use a flat iron.

The only thing I like about this is that it styles my bangs really well, but that's because the curve of the outer plates are wide and thus creates only a slight curl that pushes my bangs back and out of my face, giving it a wind-blown effect. Other than that, this acts EXACTLY like a flat iron does, except not as good as any of my other flat irons...

1 out of 5 stars!

My Video: 

Conair Instructional Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMIoYBbmJJE

Long Hair vs. Short Hair video

Advantages for long hair

-keeps you warm
-makes you look taller
-can braid/curl/do whatever
-lots of layers
-easier to dye
-straighter, less poofy

Advantages for short hair

-keeps you cool during the summer
-less greasy and dirty
-less maintenance (easier and faster showers)
-more cost-efficient (uses fewer products and faster showers = less water and electricity)
-cute
-less split ends


http://youtube.com/thatswhatcindysaid

April Favorites Video!

finally a new video, haha. Enjoy~

Zooey Deschanel -Inspired Braided Headband Hairstyle! (:

I love her soft shiny waves and cute braided headband here!

How to Curl Hair with a CURLING Iron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKdc6PULMT4&feature=channel_video_title

How to Curl Hair with a FLAT Iron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pYGqfrtQFs

3 Ways to Curl Hair with a Curling Iron! (:

I'm using Conair Infinity Nano Tourmaline Ceramic 1" Curling Iron. Review: http://thatswhatcindysaid.blogspot.com/2010/06/conair-infinity-nano-tourmalin...

4 Ways to Curl with a Flat Iron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pYGqfrtQFs&feature=channel_video_title

Youtube Channel: http://youtube.com/thatswhatcindysaid/

How I apply Hair Mask/Masque

I don't think I do anything out of the ordinary, but here is me applying my hair with Kronos PHYX Overnight Repair Masque.
So I looked the product up on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Kronos-Phyx-Overn­ight-Repair-Masque/dp/B001STAB1K/ref=cm_­cr_pr_product_top) and apparently it has TONS of bad reviews, so I am guessing it is not worth the money!

Some hair masques that I have heard to be awesome:
Macadamia Deep Repair Masque
DIY Avocado Hair Mask! (just search it on Youtube! lots of tutorials)

Talking about my purple hair!

Herro! I recently re-dyed a small section of my hair. I always use the same hair dye, 'N Rage Color in Purple Plum. For the first few days, my hair is a vibrant shade of deep purple-blue. It soon fades to a standard purple, and then pinkish-purple. Lastly, it becomes a nasty gray-white, which means it's time to re-dye! I can re-dye my hair at least 3 times before having to re-bleach it.

*please ignore the mess!

Late Videos

Hello! I realized that I have forgotten to post my latest Youtube videos, so heeeere they are.

How to Fake a Bob/ Create a Faux Bob:

Products needed:

• Hair tie
• bobby pins/ hair clips
• hairspray

Estimated Time: 3 minutes (:

VOLUME At the Crown Without Teasing or Heat + Easy Updo!

Products needed:

• hair tie
• bobby pins/ hair clips
• hairspray (optional)

Formal/ Prom Curly Messy Updo Tutorial!

Finally. It's really quick and simple. Need: bobby pins, fancy pins (optional), ponytail holder, curled hair.



my demonstration on the cortex mini flat iron:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sMrsd...

My life as a monolid video (:

I've been wanting to explain the current state of my eyelids for a while, so here it is... I am sorry I stutter often, and repeat myself. I try to film everything in one take, as to practice my speaking skills.

Cortex Mini Flat Iron Review/ Demonstration (Zebra Print)

4 out of 5 stars!
(:
video on how to curl hair with flat iron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pYGqf...