I Feel Pretty, Ohh So Pretty

Every 9 months or so I do a beauty product best of and must have list. Well this time it's up to you ladies! I believe, with this new "Readers Favorite Beauty" list that we will be able to finally have a list with MANY different opinions that we can refer to when we are looking for that next mascara or that next moisturizer. It's soo hard to find amazing products that work. Working together we will see what liners are best for a dramatic eye and what products are best for an all natural look. I am soo excited about this and I can't wait to hear the products that YOU love and can recommend to not only me but to all the readers here at And Who Are You Again!

Please send me either a message through facebook or an email to me at sarah.hollock@gmail.com, listing your top beauty, skin, and fragrance favorites! It can be a list of 2 products to a list of 20. Whatever you have time for and can share with me. Also-Recommendations on the best dry shampoo are highly needed!

As for price points, I am not looking for anything specific. All brands are needed, low end to high end lines. Sometimes the lower end lines are just, if not more, fabulous than the more expensive ones. Can't wait to start recieving your lists! Thank you soo much for participating.

Can't wait to hear from all of you and I will have this all put together by mid next week!!!

P&Beauty
S

It's Now My Duty

'One baby to another says I'm lucky to have met you
I don't care what you think unless it is about me
It is now my duty to completely drain you
I travel through a tube and end up in your infection'

-Drain You

The Bass is Feelin' Nice

MAY MUST HAVES!

10. Britney Tickets-Hello this is obviously going to be the hottest thing going this summer. Brit's album is so fierce that I just know she is going to bring it! I don't know a soul who isn't going, but hurry because Britney selected very few cities this year and tickets will be going fast. She's even only doing one show at the Staples Center!

9. Lace Shorts-GORGEOUS! Black, beige, and even white lace shorts can dress up a casual tee look in a micro second. Or pair it with a boyfriend blazer and a sky high nude stiletto for a night out look.

8. Spring-Spring into it! Get those winter clothes and blues put away and let the past be the past. Even though it still be a little chilly where you are, go out and try on sundresses to get you looking forward to the sun and lemonade.

7. Pastel Polish-This is cute and all but I highly doubt I will follow this trend. My heart is still with the blacks, navys, greens, and deep purples.....BUT I do have a couple wonderful colors that I discovered shopping today that would fit the bill just fine. Butter London Polish in *Cheeky Chomps or *Yummy Mummy.

6. Being healthy in Mind and Spirit-You only live once so make every effort you can to make sure you are pleased in all aspects of your life. If one if out of place it can begin a domino effect leaving you lost and wondering. Just relax and enjoy life because you never know when it may be your last.

5. White iPhone4-Wow finally. It took about 8 months for Apple to finally release this one. I am very upset because I did put away the cash to get the iPhone in white and now is not a great time monetary wise. Damn you Apple! I still think the white is going to be great for the iPhone 4th generation and quite chic.

4. Audrina(from The Hills)-hahahaha sooo just kidding. So this girl and her family has a reality show. I made it through 2 minutes. I had no idea where Audrina was looking, I couldn't stand watching her shoot bikini pics after I saw what she eats(nothing!), there is really no dialogue because Audrina is very quite and boring so nothing fun was coming out of her mouth, and her mom is right up there with Dina Lohan. Please take it off the air immediately. Thank you.

3. Deleting Your Facebook Account-I swear I hear the word "facebook" or "well I wrote it on your wall" or looking at where people have "checked in" to. I don't even know what the last one means. Why the hell would you want people to know where your at? Weird. It's time to put a serious end to this trend.

2. Orange Lips-My favorite thing about the spring. I LOVE a bring lipstick and I LOVE a great fabulous orange. I tried and have the Make Up Forever lipstick in Satin Bright Orange(40) with a top coat of gloss in Make Up Forever's Diamond Collection shade(D20). Go to your local Sephora to have a specialist pick out a few shades that will match your skin tone. Everyone can wear it!

1. Best Friends!

P&L

S

For Every Kid Who Still Feels Like I Feel

BELIEVE




LOVE

LWD=Little White Dress HEAVEN!

It's that time of year and ohh are there some absolutely fabulous white dresses out there just dying for you to put them on. While I was on a very different project, staples for Spring 2011, I just could help but to pull my favorite white dresses and do a whole post just on this very topic. As you will see, I found some very expensive LWD's, but don't worry because you can find great white summer dresses from Sak's to Target! If you fall in love with a dress while shopping and the fit is just right......just go ahead and get it. Although you may be spending a little more than you wanted, you will see that you will wear the dress ten times more than the cheaper dress!

Enjoy!!!

Asymmetric Taffeta Dress by Carven $760

Satin Jersey One Shoulder Dress by Halston Heritage $325

Goddess Ruched Jersey Dress by Norma Kamali $550

Tulle Trimmed Cotton-Jersey Dress by Miu Miu $485

Ruched Stretch Cotton Dress by James Perse $165

Iphigeni Ruffled Silk Blend Dress by Paul & Joe $1,425

Kelly Long One Shoulder Dress by Alice & Olivia $440

Persephone Dress by Holy Tee $326

Gathered Front Dress by Thakoon $1,050

Tulle Love Dress by LaRok Luxe $348



So which lovely LWD was your personal favorite? I think I need them all!!!

Peace&Love
S

Bravery Never Goes Out Of Style

I am very impressed by this adorable young Disney star. Eighteen year old, Demi Lovato, has been very brave and opened up to her fans and viewers about some personal problems she has been facing. Instead of hiding or lying like most, Demi has stepped up and spoke to America about the many issues that are kept hush hush around Hollywood, and hopefully helping those who do keep their problems in the dark be able to open up. Having such a role model will hopefully lead to more young adults stepping up and speaking about the troubles they may be going through and the diseases that are kept quiet.

After all the talk of Catherine Zeta Jones speaking up about being Bipolar, a younger very wise woman followed in her footsteps. Demi Lovato, star of Disney's 'Sonny With A Chance', talked about her recent experience in treatment. Suffering from depression, anorexia, bulimia, and cutting; Demi found out in her latest treatment that she was also Bipolar. Not only does she live with these issues everyday, Demi was one of the bravest 18 year old I know by speaking up about it. It's very hard at that age to talk to others about such topics and with her doing so hopefully more teens and young adults will feel much more ease talking about their own illnesses.

She battled with depression from a very young age along with her love/hate relationship with food. Cutting was also something she did to ease the pain inside. While getting 3 months of in-patient treatment for her eating disorder, she also found out that she suffers from the disease Bipolar. "I never found out until I went into treatment that I was bipolar. Looking back it makes sense. There were times when I was so manic, I was writing seven songs in one night and I'd be up until 5.30 in the morning." Now she is undergoing treatment for her diagnosis and feels that what is most important to her at this time is to help others. She is wise and brave beyond her years. Demi, in my book, is a true superstar in every right!!!

If you are a new reader to "And Who Are You Again", this is first and foremost a place that I created to talk openly about my own disorders and let others come and read and hopefully discuss or write to me in private about the mental diseases they may be facing or have been already diagnosed. After I left treatment two years ago I immediately went into wanting to express myself, my very imperfect self, to people which lead to a lot of readers opening up to me, giving both of us a place to talk and vent. Living with cutting, addiction, eating disorder due to nerves, panic disorder, and being bipolar II, sure isn't easy. But I am very free about it. You can ask me just about anything and I am more than willing to help. This year for my birthday I raised $270 through facebook for the cause "Suicide Prevention and Awareness". That is very dear to my heart with chronic depression being so prevalent in my life. I did not know who Demi Lovato was until yesterday but to me she is a hero for speaking up and helping others be okay with what they may be suffering from. You do not have to have a mental disorder to help either. If you know or have known anyone that is/was ill from a mental disease or even if you do not, you can take the 1st step in gaining knowledge on the subjects and bring awareness to others. Living with these disorders is not a walk in the park and you will, even when in control, have a handful of bad days. On the bright side though you, well I know I did, become VERY VERY strong. I feel as though I can take on anything now from what I have been through beginning at 15. I would love to hear from you if any of you ever need to talk or just get something out. It's no fun living a lie and the first step is admitting you have a problem, which is the most difficult thing you will have to do. Thank you to Demi, Catherine, and the others that are in the spotlight for speaking up and making it a tad easier for others to do so as well.

PEACE & LOVE
S

Cold as Fire-Hot as Ice

If you have ever read any of my other Red Carpet events, I bet you all know what I favored. There is one surprise in there but other than that just think of my ultimate dream dress.....Lea Micheles Navy Ruffled Silk Organza Tulle dress from this years Emmy's. Just to die!

Which brings me to my overall Favorite dress at the Globes.....

Piper Perabo in a Black Silk Faille Oscar de la Renta
Gown. As you can see this dress has all my qualifications....well let's just say as soon as I saw that gorgeous bow on her shoulder I was suckered in. I love this dress because of the beautiful detail but it is perfectly simple. Perfection!

And 2nd runner up was a dead given as well. In a bubble gum Pink Taffeta Oscar de la Renta, Miss Lea Michele. I love love love this one shoulder number. This year I was all about Oscar. The best is that I despise the color pink. You will not find one pink item in my closet but this Dress I would wear in a second. I wouldn't change a thing about it!

This one is not my typical dress for red carpet but it is a dress I would love to wear. I believe it's absolutely stunning and although I don't really care for the actress wearing it, I completely put that aside. Sandra Bullock in Jenny Packham. I love bohemian style romantic dresses. This one is priceless and I love Jenny Packham. Great Job!




I no longer do Worst Dressed because I believe everyone in their own way looked beautiful and now that I think of it, it's really just plain mean to do that! I hope all the attendees had a wonderful time in their beautiful black tie attire and I want to give a shout to Chris Colfer. Yes!!!! As for the men it's a dead given. Johnny Depp you are soo ridiculously gorgeous I can't even handle it sometime. You look like a dirty musician bad boy and I love it!

P&L

I Don't Sleep, I Dream

When you have insomnia, you're never really asleep-And your never really awake.

FIGHT CLUB

So the cold air is all around and warm sun seems just so far away(well I only have a month until I can see the sun everyday thank goodness). But what do we do when these times come along? Go to bed at 6pm because It's pitch dark out and it seems like the right thing to do? Sit and stare at walls while listening to your own downer mix(if you don't have a downer mix let me know and I'll get one right out to you. I rock at mixes!), or the worst.........your therapists gives you a fucking sunlamp that you are to sit in front of for 30 minutes twice a day so you can fake you find into thinking your in the tropics. That lamp went flying out my window within two days. We may have issues with seasonal depression and insomnia but that sure as hell doesn't make us dumb enough to believe a light is going to make everything all chipper cheery!!! Now I've been through this before. Actually starting in High School(but I tend to think that not sleeping for a night was either I had a big day ahead of me excitement wise......ohh you know, sitting and talking to the boy you like, big pep rally, high school musical or any play performance. Now those are exciting things to stay up about and your 17 so who the hell cares. The world is yours to take. I could give a f about sleep. Now if I don't get sleep you would think something drastic had occurred because I alert the media and cry like a baby about it. Maybe it's just cause I've lived with this for soo long that I no longer believe any stupid drug can fix this problem. It's just you gotta let it ride out. Surprisingly you can get much accomplished during a night that you sleep and dreams have disappeared. Here is my absolute favorite quote about insomnia:

It's at night when perhaps we should be dreaming, that the mind is most clear, that we are most able to hold all our life in the palm of our skull. I don't know if anyone has ever pointed out that great attraction of insomnia before, but it is so; the night seems to release a little more of out vast backward inheritance of instincts and feelings; as with the dawn, a little honey is allowed to ooze between the lips of a sandwich, a little of the stuff of dreams to drip into the walking mind. I wish I believed, as J.B. Priestley did, that consciousness continues after disembodiment or death, not forever, but for a long time. Perhaps that's why some of us insomniacs; night is soo precious that it would be pusillanimous to sleep all through it! A "bad night" is not always a bad thing. -Brian W. Aldiss

Those are very much my thought exactly. Although I may often complain and only sleep here and there when I can-I do believe the creative mind evoloves in the time. I don't know if it's the darkness, the loneliness, and the feeling that even though you're not asleep.......you're dreams are still talking to you and giving you idea that you would have never thought of if you hadn't had that "bad night". I learn so much at night because your true true interests that you fascinate about come out. Where would by eight gorgeous poem books be if I would have never not been able to sleep and began to write? Or the choreography that just comes to you while exhausted. These grande ideas are what keeps us afloat and maybe some of us have a pinch of insomniac in us to let our minds be free with us, for us to discover out next dream.

So as I have been in bitch mode, I will tell you a little secret. I discovered a lot over the past two weeks while unable to rest and have a lot of new work I wish to use and hopefully others will use as well.

As for any advise I could give you all that are and have struggled just like myself. Well to tell you the truth I have pretty much worn out my welcome on all sleeping meds. My psychiatrist and i were going through a list today and I was like "hated it, didn't work, made my mouth taste funny, I'd have to take like 20 of those to do anything" I've given them all a chance. But when you REALLY can't sleep there is NO cure. No amount of whatever is going to do it. Ex: my gorgeous Heith and my Pop King MJ, all the way to Eminem who thankfully was saved after 5-6 years of sedative abuse(main problem being Ambien). I did the sleep concoction drug route, I did the sober route, I did the drinking a bottle of wine route. None work so my advise to you all is use these extra 8 hours to discover new dreams, new fantasy's, and try things you never though you could before. It will all be worth it and in 3 weeks to 3 months you'll be sound asleep again....

Peace&Insomnia

S

FACTORY.GIRL.

can someone save me, save me from what i'm on

La Paix & Amour
FG
S

Merde I Love Them Jimmy Choo

Let's just start off with how fabulous the summer collections have been so far! I am at a point where I would die if I saw one more piece that I almost fainted over. (Yes......the fashion is really that good right now!)

The spring/summer 2010 collections are really bring the pretty back. The florals, the bows, the bustiers, the ruffles, the sheer fabrics, and all of the gorgeous gorgeous draping. For me, the major designers who I think absolutely owned it this season were: 3.1 Philip Lim(every season with him is to die! Invest girls!), Lanvin, Givanchy, Christian Dior, Nina Ricci, Alberta Ferretti, and Balmain. And that is just a short list. The glorified sequin trend is still here but is getting a lot lighter. The mini dresses are mini and the maxi dresses are even more daring with their high splits. I think you'll see a lot of femme fatale inspiration. Below will be a quick list of contemporary designers that I love and are great choices if you are just starting to add a little upscale pieces to your collection.

Elizabeth & James (After 3 years, this line continues to always be my favorite to shop. Feminine, grungy, sexy, and all around fabulous is the only way I can describe E&J)
Rebecca Taylor
McGinn (try on a size larger then usual. Very tiny line but it's adorable.)
Leifsdottir (just gorge)
Velvet (It's comfortable chic and at a good price point and you can even find the line at anthropologie)
Alice & Olivia (I used to adore this line and then I think they had a couple bad seasons but as of right now I am all about them again!)
James Perse (best t's ever)
3.1 Philip Lim (back when he was affordable. His line is always HOT!)
TIBI (I either love or hate their collections. Usually a tailored look. I do have a ruffled dress from them I love though. But I do recommend it)
D&G (obvi)
Robert Rodriguez (hot)
Loeffler Randall (love)
Vince (best sweaters ever. Pricey but well worth it)

All these lines should be available to you at your local Sak's, Bloomie's, Nordstroms, and also at your local higher end boutiques. Most pieces are shipped in with each piece in every size. It's okay though because the store will look up a sister store and if they have it in your size there they will ship it right to you or to the store if you chose. Sizes in these lines usually run small or just right. NEVER try on a 0 when you know it's not getting over that ass. I grab 0's all the time and come right back out to get 2's or 4's. If you do not have anything near you that you can go look at these collections, you can always shop online. Net-A-Porter, ShopBop, Singer22, and more will definitely have what your looking for. Happy Summer shopping. *I forgot to add.....the lingerie look is very in so just be careful to do this correctly. You don't want to look like it's halloween. Ohh and P.S. Juicy has the HOTTEST black leather short shorts. Amazing

P & L
S

And I'm Like, Baby Baby Baby, Ohh

It's finally April, which means, it's finally going to get warm, which means it's time to throw on those sundresses, jam out with your windows down, and start moving on forward! Yes! But before that, you just must know..........THE APRIL MUST HAVES!!!

10. Justin Beiber. No explanation needed except he is just the cutest thing since cherry pie! Now I don't know what he sings or stuff like that but I do know he is a girl crazy little 16 year old who loves his fans. Nothings better then that! QT PIE!

9. Short Short Jean Shorts. The shorter the better and the more ripped the better. So start cutting up your fav old jeans or stop by any of your local jean boutiques to find the hippest shorts you can. They are my #1 choice of summer clothing. So believe me, give it a go! Your boyfriend will love you for it!

8. Eyelash Extensions. Who doesn't love an extra long thicker lash??? Well now instead of trying to add false eyelashes on your own or just piling on a ton of mascara until you look scary; you can now just get individual lashes applied(check with your local fabulous salons) by a professional and these should last you up to about 2 weeks. It's genius if you ask me!

7. iPad. Debuts April 3rd and is the newest product out by Apple this Spring. I, from what I get from it, guess it's kind of like a combo of a mac/iTouch??? As you see I will not be purchasing one of these so for all of you out there that do, I would LOVEEE your reviews!

6. Little White Dress. Just as we wear the little black dress as a staple we can now also add this in for a hot switch up in the spring/summer of 2010. It's going to be all about the "little white dress" this summer so when going to pick one out make sure the fit is perfected, accents your best features, and is appropriate for all occasions. Have fun shopping!

5. Glee. After a long four month wait, we can finally rejoice in my guilty little pleasure......glee!!! I, for one, cannot wait to see what songs will be sung, whats going to happen between Mr. Shuster and Ms. Pillsbury, will Quinn finally have her baby, has Puck gotten any hotter, and most importantly who are all the wonderful guest stars!!!! April 13th! Watch it.....you'll love it. I promise!

4. Winter Kate Cardi's. These fabulous sheer throw on's are a major must have. Straight from Nicole Richie's Winter Kate line, you can go check out the whole collection at your fav upscale department store or boutique(Sak's, Norstrom, Bloomies, Intermix, ShopIntuition, etc.)

We all know my horrible addiction for fabulous cardigans so I guarantee this will end up in my own closet quite soon.

3. Vaca's. Thank goodness the months of never spending more than 1 week in Pittsburgh are here! It's nice out and the roadtrips are calling. 1st stop Los Angeles for a couple weeks then off to South Carolina. And that's just April! Ohh just can't wait to lay on the beach! Treat yourself and get the hell out of town for a little. You would be surprised on what a 4 day NYC getaway can do for the soul!

2. Spring Cleaning. And no not actually clean. Yuck to that but I am talking about in with the new and out with the old! Get rid of half your wardrobe, get rid of that boyfriend or girlfriend you've been thinking about breaking up with forever, in with new habits and out with the old(whether they be good or bad....we all have them. But switch it up ya know?!), and just have fun! 1st step: Margs and Apps with old friends!

1. Best Friends. Obvi!!!

Have a fantastic start to the new season! Dream big, wish on stars, and fall deeply in love!

Peace & Love

S

I Left My Head and My Heart on the Dance Floor

Finally the March Must Haves are in.....and only 6 days late! Here they are and hope you enjoy.
....Have a glorious March and always remember beauty comes from within, you have the ability to do whatever your little heart desires in this world and can make it happen with hard work and will, and always love. Without loving you do not have much. Muah! God Bless!


10. Drink a Green Beer! In honor of St. Patrick's Day all of the true Irish men, women , and a TON of other heritages come together in celebration and drink drink drink! Some may get arrested, others may have just 1 too many car bombs. But no matter what, it is always a day to remember! I, personally, cannot do St. Patrick's Day due to past years of over intoxication, and making out with too many boys have on those dumb pins that say "kiss me I'm Irish" in the past. Eww I mean I don't even know why I do that. I'm not even into blond hair and blue eyes. My party is and has been over but have fun the rest of you!

9. Get through this slushie snow melting month with a cute pair of Wellies. Burberry and Kate Spade have some very cute ones as always but I am going to go with my all time favorite Hunter wellies. Hunter wellies in black or any solid color for that matter are a great staple piece for every shoe closet and sell at only $100.

8. Eat me, Drink me, Johnny Depp me. A ticket to go see Alice in Wonderland in IMAX 3D! I'm going to go this evening I believe . I just cannot wait!

7. A ticket to the T. Swizzle show! I have a second chance at my dream to see Taylor and this time it just must come true. She's going to be playing in LA the same time I will be there. Coincidence? I think not. It's fate.....and I will not be late!

6. Metallics and Sequins round 15. You know I looked in a lot of mags and all I found out about March that metallics and sequins were STILLLLLL going to be popular. I believe this to be last years news but hey if you didn't hear it then here it is. (Not a complete must have for me).

5. Biotin! So last night my friend Dominiques hair was almost down to her waist. It looked phenomenal! How did she to it. She was soo over her fine, never seeming to grow, hair; so she took a lovely trip to GNC. She was going on and on to all of us how much this little Biotin pill has done for her. I'm going to give it a go for sure. Also works for nail strength.

4. Blue, blue, blue. Blue is the new black of the moment. It's a gorgeous blue really. A blue lagoon blue and a Peacock blue. Gorgeous, just gorgeous! This goes for women and men!!! Come on guys work with me.

3. eBuddy app for iPhone. I rarely get on the computer to check my facebook or my gmail. This is an app that is not particularly for me because I would prefer talking on the phone rather than through text or through any online chatting system. But for you that do, this application is a must! It lets you be on your facebook, aim, gmail, and whatever other chat systems exist out there, all at once! To me it's a headache, to teenagers it's absolute heaven!

2. Jean Leggings. I got my first fair of jean legging's last month. These wonderful J Brand pants were a must for my closet. I live in them basically just like my black Joe Leggings. And the best is that they make your butt look mmmm soo good!

1. BEST FRIENDS.

Peace & Love

S

Imagine All the People, Living Life in Peace

Tomorrow may be the end for me. I have 2 cavities and am getting shot up with a lot of Novocaine and hopefully some anesthesia, laughing gas, or pain pills. I've never had a cavity before so of course this is going to be a very dramatic experience(it probably shouldn't be but if you know me it will be.) I called my mother today and asked her if you could drive on Novocaine. She proceeded to laugh and tell me to come back to reality. She often tells me that. I mean not that I live in my own little world or anything but I tend to see things in different lights than others. Yeah, that sounds right. If anyone could give me any warning on how this will go down, I will be highly appreciative.

Now onto the big news. "And Who Are You Again?" raised the fan base my almost 200 more fans this week. I couldn't be more thrilled. I am soo excited and I hope you guys enjoy the blog as much as I do. The best thing about "And Who Are You Again?" is that it is very non judgemental and had no absolute purpose. I write about everything under the sun and I like it that way. I have very deep postings that I cried while I wrote about the hard times I've been through, must have items of the month, music, theatre, dance, depression, anxiety, sex, and you name it I've probably written about it. I hold nothing in. Free as a bird. I appreciate you guys more than anything and am so grateful to have you all to read my thoughts. I always write back to anyone that writes me and I love it. So if you have any questions, just need to talk, or have a suggestion please feel free to contact me. My beliefs are to live life to its fullest, make as many mistakes as you can or you'll never learn, always go after what you want, it is better to have tried then to have sat on your ass and watched, go after your dreams NO MATTER WHAT. It takes a thousand no's to get a yes. NEVER give up! And most importantly be yourself. Everyone is so soo wonderful in their own way. Be different. Be who you are and hold nothing back. Everyone is BEAUTIFUL.

Peace & Love

S