Marsadie

Needing an LA and/or NY based beauty intern for Frappelattes Beauty Blog

2009-12-07T01:38:34Z

Hey ladies :) Is anyone of you based in the LA or NY (mainly NY) area and would like to attend beauty brand-sponsored events after the new year? Events would include cocktail parties, meet-and-greets, and the like and you would get some nice beauty swag and PR experience out of it.

Needing someone(s) particularly sociable and preferably with some journalism, public relations, or blogging experience. Also, you should definitely be interested in beauty/lifestyle, of course!

Having a smartphone would also be beneficial so that you could take notes and/or contact information and relay them back to me. An active Twitter account would be superb as well so that you could microblog your experience while at said events. Brands love this.

Feel free to suggest a qualified intern as well!

join :)

2009-01-24T01:16:22Z

luxeonhigh

marsadie @ 2008-03-05T20:58:00

2008-03-06T02:05:17Z

I hate getting to know new gadgets, but once I do (which usually happens quickly, I just hate feeling unfamiliar)...it's lovely :D

I just got one of these:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Gadgets_Internet_Devices/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A0973567

Did I need it? Probably not. Did I want it? Very much so! I'm really trying to get Frappelattes off the ground by networking 24/7.

Oh yeah... it's basically just an Internet Tablet with other apps, picks up wi-fi, has a built-in cam, Linux-based, etc etc... basically geek paradise.

d33ts on her name (yes I named it) and screenshots later, when it gets prettified.

social networking

2008-01-20T06:48:48Z

add me on:

myspace.com/90510172
twitter.com/frappelattes
last.fm/user/andyouloveit
flickr.com/photos/10692933@N02

kthnxoxo

feel free to suggest other sites you're on

marsadie @ 2007-08-25T19:44:00

2007-08-25T23:46:08Z

You can add my website as a feed to your LJ friends list for the latest updates. It's great when you're lazy like me ;) and especially if you don't have a nifty feed reader on your computer.

frappelattes

rundown on what i'm taking everyday

2007-05-16T21:47:55Z

GNC WOMEN'S ULTRA MEGA ACTIVE - My daily multivitamin of choice. Contains everything a quality adult multivitamin should have, and some (I love it!)

Gingko biloba - memory, libido
Green tea extract - metabolism (works for suppressing appetite, also)
Alpha-lipoic acid - antioxidant
Silica - hair
Lycopene another antioxidant

and more!

bottom line: I feel healthy and energized, and it's a time release formula so it continues to kick in throughout the day. The green tea also keeps my appetite under control.
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FISH OIL CAPSULES - Fish oil is rich in omega-3's and good fats, contributing to lower cholesterol levels, and to weight loss, for example. Great too for concentration, & hair, skin, nails. Also helps people with ADHD-type symptoms (the reason why I could never concentrate for long in school), and improved mood. (info)

bottom line: Noticeable improvement in my hair's moisture retention (as a matter of fact when I stopped taking this for couple weeks, my hair went bone dry). My nails grew faster and healthier. My skin glowwwed. Also, when I'm taking these on a regular basis I can concentrate a lot better at work. Especially with reading (not having to go back & read lines again because I started daydreaming)! My mood improved immediately, I just felt really good and healthy. Side note: freeze these if you don't want a case of the 'fish burps!'
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VITAMIN B COMPLEX - 61638.html
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VITAMIN B-6 (50mg) Provides energy and boosts metabolism. Also alleviates anxiety. (info)

bottom line: I pop one of these whenever I need an energy boost or when I need to buckle down at work. These are relatively inexpensive, also; I got them at CVS for less than $4/100 tablets.
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ST. JOHN'S WORT - An effective over-the-counter solution for people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression symptoms (info)

bottom line: It WORKS. A friend told me about them; his dad suffers from depression and recommended them. My friend tried them, and his usual irritability and pessimism just disappeared. Trust me, that's saying a lot. I tried them (I have moderate anxiety) and my anxiety completely went away. The only thing that has ever done so for me. St. John's wort makes me feel good, positive, and calm. Highly recommended. (but do NOT take this if you're already on antidepressants or any MAOI inhibitor, OR if you are on any medication, or illicit drugs [meth, coke, etc])
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I believe in finding a combination of vitamins and supplements that work for you. Being that I'm concerned with maintaining a healthy metabolism, staying trim, looking good, and keeping my anxiety/depression under wraps, this combo works quite nicely for me. That, and I enjoy keeping my body in tip-top shape (along with a balanced diet and regular exercise). Remember to drink plenty of water and eat regularly when taking any supplements. Because I dislike swallowing pills (the aftertaste >:-0), I like to drink them down with my morning smoothies (just don't blend them in with your smoothie, it'll taste gross).

Comments or suggestions? Please! :)

yummy smoothie recipe

2007-04-23T03:55:32Z

STRAWBERRY BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients
1/2 banana, in chunks
3 strawberries
1 scoop whey protein powder, vanilla flavor
1/2 cup Silk® Light Soy Milk (or any soy milk)
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt (optional, for consistency)
1/2 cup ice

Preparation
Blend banana chunks, protein powder, milk, and ice until desired consistency. Add strawberries, blend. Then add yogurt to preference. Yields about 16 ounces or so (2 cups).

Nutrition Info
Cals 243
Fat 4g
Carbs 25g
Protein 30g

At least 30g of protein! Happy muscles; fat fearing for its life.

its that serious, folks

2007-04-10T21:48:28Z

I'm doing this review basically because I'm super thankful, and I want to share such a thing that may be beneficial to any of you suffering from the same issues that I've had (which seem to be at least a handful of you guys). Anxiety, depression. Emotional instability. Feelings of paranoia or irritability for no real reason. These feelings come and go, but all in all, they make life suck! But not only that; for me, along with those feelings I'd often feel extremely lazy, lethargic, and very procrastinating.

B vitamins! Yes, just vitamins, that you can find in many common foods. They can also be found in energy drinks, which can give you a rush of feel-good energy, but wears off after a couple hours. However, taking a daily supplement of B-complex vitamins (including B2, B6, B12, etc) will continue to nourish your body with these essential nutrients, and in a surplus amount that no single serving of food can give you.

Here is a list of just some of the health benefits:

** Increased daily energy

** Sense of well-being and vitality

** Improves emotional state, which aids situational perspective and response (finally stop overanalyzing everything...)

** Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates and speeds up metabolism in general (weight loss, people!)

** Improves mental alertness, concentration, and response (which leads to doing better in school or work)

Why spend money on expensive medications when you may not have to? For less than $10, you can be on your way to an effective, natural solution with no side effects or withdraw complications.

As far as my personal regimen goes, I take a basic daily vitamin (which would be a great idea for anyone who wants to feel healthier in general), and I also take an additional B-complex supplement. I'm getting about 10x more than the recommended daily allowance, but because B vitamins are water soluble, you body will simply pee out anything it doesn't want/need. :) The results have been incredible (otherwise I wouldn't be wasting my breath!)...I'm no longer an emotional wreck, my mornings have been a lot better, I'm nicer to people (versus antisocial), and I have better decision-making skills. Things also don't bother me nearly as much as they used to.

So in addition to eating healthier, drinking plenty of water, and moderate exercise, B vitamins are an essential addition to anyone's daily regimen! ♥

Thanks for reading.

resources: Google 'B vitamins' for more information
where to buy: your local drug or grocery store, GNC, health food stores, etc