COME ON!!!

I'd like to start this post by saying...
Dear Pink,
Have you ever heard of a little expression that goes, "Buck Up"? If I have to go to work with a scratchy throat, so do you.
Thanks for nothing,
Leslie Kay Rees

Just kidding! I'm sure she really was sick...ish. And I didn't let it ruin my weekend. It does majorly suck that she re-scheduled for a Tuesday night. Makes it a little harder to swing with work and all. I was going with some girls I use to work with in Logan; Kim and April (plus AMBER, of course!). They couldn't get a refund on the hotel room they had reserved so they came down for the evening. We went shopping at City Creek and out to dinner. I wanted a picture of all of us but forgot! I had Kim snap this one of me and Ap though...

 

 

Fun Fact about April here, she calls me Chow. As in Leslie Chow...



And it never ceases to crack me up. Also, we didn't dress alike as you'd think from the picture above. Both of those sweaters are mine. She was cold and obviously I have a problem.

OH WAIT! I skipped over what happened on Wednesday! This tiny little thing came to see me!

 

 

And she brought Josie!!! haha She is so itty bitty, just like her mama! They were coming through on their way to SLC and they stopped so I could do her hair (and see my little Josie Rosie!). On that note, Steph had me cut A LOT of her hair off! I loved it! So for reference, This was Steph's hair a while back...

 



 

 

It was probably 3 inches longer than this. Until I did this...

 



Cute, huh?! She use to always wear her hair short but hasn't cut it like this for probably 3 years almost. Reminds me of when we first met as little 18 year old college girls. One day I will give you a synopsis of our friendship and the many adventures we use to go on. I promise, it wont disappoint.

I had a full weekend people, so lets keep moving...

Skipping forward (or back?) to Friday, I got to see Gooch and my Beau!! I've missed them so much. I should have got a picture of them. But Candice and I have a long history of NEVER TAKING PICTURES TOGETHER and then regretting it. There is no reason for it other old habit. A 25 year routine is hard to break! Beau looks like a 7 year old next to little Josie. Even though they are only 3 months apart. He was born on May 2nd, actually. As if I needed anymore reasons for me to love him! I also went to Witches and Bitches Night (Thanks Kelli and Morgan!). I watched a poor girl get molested by Pooh Bear while she sang Karaoke at Bunny's. Luckily, Teresa intervened and took one for the team! Dancing her body between them until he was a safe distance away. What an Ace, that Teresa!
Which brings us to Saturday, when I participated in this...

 

As I'm sure you cannot tell, we are dressed as the characters from Rocky Horror Picture Show. I chose to be this hottie...

 

Also known as Riff Raff. I chose this character for one very specific reason...easy costume. All I had to get was a suit coat from Saver's and his wig. Done-zo! I had so much fun! I've seen the movie but never in a theater with all of the participation. I brought my toast, toilet paper, cards and confetti (which I didn't use. Not allowed). If you have never done this, I recommend it. We also had our own live performance by a woman writhing around in front of the screen in her underwear. Some people just cant handle their Jell-O shots... Drinks and dancing followed. Don't worry, I ditched the wig for that part. I thought the dark makeup and slicked back hair was enough for my fellow bar-goers to have to see.  After a quick Del Taco stop, we all made it home in one streaky make-uped piece!

Thanks for inviting me, girls! As a side note, I think we might have made it into the Park Record. Unfortunately.

 

I spent today allowing my liver to recover and cleaning my neglected house. Which still needs some work...Luckily I have tomorrow to finish up! Since I'm sure you are all hanging on my every word, I'll be sure to let you know how that goes.

 

Let's do The Time warp, again!

-Les

 

This Post was brought to you by:

-Diet Mt. Dew

-All of that Crown and Ginger Ale this weekend...yeesh.

-Pumpkin Waffles

-this picture (1 of 5) I found on my phone...

 

 

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UnbWEAVEable...

So...This one time I shaved part of my hair off. And I loved it!

BUT I realized what a pain it was going to be to get back to a normal length and only kept it shaved for about 3 months.  It was no bueno to grow out. Luckily, I am a master of disguise when It comes to my hair! I rocked A LOT of side braids for about 5 months and this hairstyle...

If you could even call it that.

So I evened it up when it got chin length and proceeded to never cut it again. I mean not really never but for 8 months. Which is pretty much forever for a hairstylist and a lifetime record for me. Something came over me and I decided I wanted my hair longer. For those of you who know me know this is VERY strange. I became possessed by visions of long, wavy haired goddesses. I blame Pinterest and anyone I follow who insists upon pinning 'long hair ideas'. My hair was the longest it had been since I was about 16, which is still not long by any stretch of the imagination. What happened next can only be explained by saying I had convincing coworkers and a small lapse in judgement...

Doesn't look so bad right? Well, that was the least of my problems. I underestimated how convenient my natural hair had been. I lecture my girls with extensions about maintenance on a daily basis but I was not to happy when I had had to do it day in and day out! I had to schedule when I could wash my hair based on what I was doing that week, they shed like CRAZY and I was constantly afraid my bonds were showing...

Lets just say extensions are not for me. Although, I did do this hairstyle at my friend Mal-a-roni's wedding...

Cute, huh? (Side note, I also posted this picture cus I think its hilarious! Love you Lena and Amy!)

 Some people wear them so well... And those gorgeous haired freaks can shove it! I'll just stick with the short and funky.

-Les

This Post Was Brought to You by:
-Scandal (I'm OBSESSED)
-Simply Orange
-Coffee cravings (but my Kurege is broken...very tragic)

Texture Twist!

Hi, my name is Leslie and I am addicted to product. When I walk into the beauty supplier, the slightest suggestion or well placed display will cause me to walk around the store will my arms so full the sales girls keep asking me if I want a basket.

One of the many products I can't live without is this little gem...Texture Twist by Pureology
It is available at Maly's 5 State or SalonCentric or what the hell they are calling it these days. Or any salon that sells Pureology or if you are really really nice to your hairstylist, she might pick it up for you!

It is amazing! I'm not the only one who thinks so. I'm pretty sure almost every stylist in my salon uses it. One of the reasons is because it is so versatile. It comes out tacky but softens as it soaks into your hair. Its great for short piecey looks or for those that like to flip their hair up in the back.

BUT its also great for long hair and sleek looks. Just pump a little onto your fingers, rub it between your hands and rake your fingers through your hair. This works great to get rid of static electricity in you hair. Candice(roommate/lifelong friend/cousin) was having a HUGE static problem with her hair. I had her start doing this and now she cant live without it!

Another cool thing to do with this product is for all my big hair girls! When your hair is wet, put a little on your finger and rub it into the crown of your head at the root. Blow dry with a brush, directing the hair up, and BLAM-O! Big root boost!

Thanks for reading!

Les

This Post was brought to you by

-Discussing Hockey with Kim

-A Diet Coke (that I immediately regretted drinking. Diet Coke is no bueno)