The Stupid Things I'm Told

After having a wonderful vacation, I returned to work refreshed and ready to get my work day started. I was extra friendly, extremely courteous and just warm towards everyone I encountered. Well, my General Manager came to me yesterday and said that a guest who checked out on Saturday ( I was off that day) said that on Friday "The evening front desk girl didn't seem caring. She wasn't mean but she didn't seem that empathetic." So I asked him "Did this guest have an issue that I failed to react towards accordingly?" He said 'no'. That's puzzling. He told me not to worry about it seeing as that very same guest complained about the other front desk 'girl' too. She told him that my co-worker kept saying "not a problem" and that made her mad because that was rude! She wanted to be told, "I'll be happy to serve you." Uhhhh...front desk people relay guest services were not personal guest servants.

A few weeks before I left for my vacation I had a busy weekday at the hotel. One night the laundry attendant was out doing shuttle runs so the responsibility of delivering extra toiletries and other amenities was left up to me. I rarely have a problem doing these errands because It gives me time away from the phone and standing up at the front desk. What I HATE however, is guests asking for me to make up the pullout sofa. This isn't a 5-star, full-service hotel. It's an extended stay INN. We supply all the extra linens in the closet for the pullout couch but yet people still want me to do it. So for that day I was nice enough to make the beds for the guests who asked. What really ticks me off is when I knock on the door, they hand me linens and stare while I make up their bed. How hard is it to throw on a fitted sheet and a blanket? One lady commented "Wow they have you doing everything here (she laughed)." I know you may be thinking "Do you tell these guest that YOU'RE the only one there?" Well, yes I do but the typical response is... "So, who's going to make up my bed?" Then I rush back downstairs to find the phone ringing off the hook and people impatiently waiting to be checked in.
Lesson Learnt: Hurry up and finish college so you can leave this crazy job!

A few people have asked me what are my thought of this new Mohawk trend on women. Two words...HATE IT. It's not feminine nor attractive. I don't care who rocks it. From the pretty to the ugly, the young to the old...I HATE IT. To each his or her own I guess. But word to the wise if you have a big head, don't do it or a huge forehead (Rihanna) don't do it.

The maintainace of this style is bananas. You wash and set one side of your hair and then get a caesar and a shape up on the other. Do you only pay half price for both? $6 at the barber shop and $10 at the Dominican Hair Dresser?????

Season two of the Real Housewives has rolled around and from the very first episode its full of drama. I love it!! Pure frivolous entertainment but I can't help but get sucked in. Check it out on Bravo every Thursday at 9pm ( Eastern Standard).

Random Thought: Does Sheree' really have nose job?

Valet People cannot drive!!

Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Conditioner

Price: $7.99
Size: 8.5 oz
Where: Target, Wholefoods, Walmart, Online
They Say:Conditioner from Giovanni
Helps Add Body and Shine
Features Natural and Botanical Ingredients
Ideal for Deep Conditioning
I say: No better then Suave. Much better ingredients but its not all that moisturizing. Decent for co-washes.
Overall: Before you go buying the big bottle pick up the travel size from Target. Its only $2






I had the pleasure of having a wonderful vacation in Southern Florida. I stayed at the Renaissance Eden Roc Resort and Spa. I sipped on Mojitos, lounged at the pool, chilled in the sand etc. Well when check out time rolled around it took the Valet guy FOREVER to bring my friends car around so we could leave. As we were waiting I kept commenting on how recklessly they drove people's cars. Well after about 15 minutes, he finally came around with my friends car. As soon as she headed for her trunk to load up the suitcases she noticed the back of the car had been hit. That's when she flipped out. Needless to say she went off at the handles and a claim has been processed and a check will be sent her way as compensation. I'm in love with that hotel but they do need to step it up because I'll be damned If I come back with my car and they scratch it up too.

Sephora's Beauty Insider

Peach eyes is what I call this eye makeup look. Its fresh and clean looking. This can be achieved with shimmery oranges and muted yellows.

I've been eyeballing Mac's Fix + for a while now and I finally got my hands on it. Yay! So far its working out well. With makeup or without. It feels refreshing and is full of good ingredients. Full review to come.

So my birthday recently passed and I had the pleasure of dropping by Sephora to receive my free gift. They gave me a miniature lip gloss trio. It appeared cakey as if it was a bad batch but when I squeezed some of it out, it appeared fine. Haven't actually tried them yet, but I think Sephora can do ALOT better than that.

Smiles, Cammyb

So this week I'm rocking my two stranded twist and to do so I used Curls Gel-les'c and I must say it gave great hold (like a gel) and nice shine (like a serum). I've only tried it on my wash and goes so I used what was left to do my entire head. Pictures do my hair no justice but it looks great. Today I covered most of my head with a beanie.

So I've been eyeballing Afroveda for a minute and all of my natural buddies over at NaturallyCurly were raving about her products. I took advantage of the 20% off sale and made 2 purchases. However, I accidentally bought the Curly Custard when I meant to buy the Pur Whipped Gelly. Aw well. Aside from that I bought the Totally Twisted Ginger Almond Butter. Both of which smell divine. Review coming very soon...

The Cost of Beauty

So the other day I stopped in Trade Secret ( a little beauty bourgeois of sorts) and bought a couple of nail polishes. Of course I had to pick up OPI but when the cashier started ringing up my purchases I noticed some clearance items in a glass bowl. I picked up a light pink Essie nail polish for $2. That's unheard of. Of course my husband was perplexed as to why I spent $30 on 3 nail polishes " in the same damn color". I like pink so all the colors I bought were different hues of pink. He just doesn't get it.
I like to do my own manicures and my favorite top coat is Essie's Three Way Glaze

Price: $8
Size: Average
Where: Nail Salon, Online, Mall
They Say: This all-in-one base coat, strengthener and top coat. The unique formula provides the power of three in one, leaving a super shiny, flawless manicure.
I say: This is my favorite top coat. It makes the dullest nail polish look glossy. My nail polish even last longer with this stuff.
Overall: I highly recommend this.
Score: 5



My second go to Top Coat is Oh So Wet (perverted name for a polish I know) but its good.

Price: $4.29
Size: Average
Where: Sally Beauty Supply
They Say: Apply over any 7-day manicure for a new-manicure look. Quick dry, high shine top coat.
I Say: Its a good alternative if your not looking to spend over $5. It does dry extremely quickly however it has a very strong smell and the bottle is so damn cheap.
Overall: It's good for the price.
Score: 3

So my birthday Is around the Corner and as Sephora Beauty Insider I'm supposed to come into any Sephora store to receive my free birthday gift. Well my friends birthday recently passed and she received 3 Sephora lip glosses. She said and I quote " The Lip glosses I got from Sephora for my birthday were crusty crap.. They look like they just wanted to give them away.".
Goodness, I hope this isn't the case when I go because I will call them out on it. Free or not I don't want the crap of the crop.

What do you ladies think?

The In-Styler ...is it in or out?

If your an infomercial watcher you may have seen the commercials for the Instyler. You can buy this flat iron/curling iron combo for $14.99, 30 day trial period. If you decide to keep it then you're credit card will be charged 3 payments of $39.99.

Well my grandmother is transitioning and asked me to do her hair with the Instyler. So I did it on freshly washed, semi-damp hair.

Freshly washed and twist taken out.

One side done

Bumped and complete

Overall: Great for transitioning hair.

Next up : Trying it on my natural hair. That will be the real test

Stay tuned ladies...

Smiles,

Cammyb