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Hey Readers,

I know I have not written a post in a while but I have been enjoying my time studying abroad in beautiful SPAIN!! I have been enjoying Europe very much, meeting new people, eating new foods and embracing a new culture. I will be adding a new category to my list, that category being BEAUTY…I will post on different beauty items, facts about healthy living, magazine articles I find interesting and beauty blogs etc…I will be adding similar posts to my other categories as well…

Hope everyone is finding themselves well.

Rubi xx    Quote of the Day: “Make the most of yourself….for that is all there is of you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Upcoming Favorites 5.o

Hey everyone,

This article has been long overdue, I know but hopefully you will all forgive me and read these new upcoming favorites.

In this upcoming favorites article I will include the following: Burton Original Snowboard Equipment beanie’s, G-shock watch, mascaras for ladies and laptop sleeves.

For the MEN: 

Men’s Beanies from Burton Original Snowboard Equipment: As winter is approaching, beanies have become the ‘in’ thing for boys and men these days. The other day my brother asked where he could find a good beanie. I had no response to that question so I started looking for stores that sold beanies. Burton Original Snowboard Equipment has a good selection of beanies for men in all different colors and sizes. There are some that are unique and some that are simple and plain. There is quite the variety no matter what your style looks like.  Burton Original Snowboard Equipment has been featured in Nylon and their prices are a good range from cheap to a little more luxurious. Hope you like this product!

Men’s Watches: Watches for women, especially the Michael Kors watches, have been the accessories of the year. Lots of men wear watches and theirs should be just as important of a style statement. The watch I found for this upcoming favorites is a gold and black G-shock. It is quite the stunner and it is pretty affordable if you want a good-looking watch. The picture can be seen in the slideshow and for pricing refer to the link below.

 

For the WOMEN:

L’Oreal, Covergirl and Maybelline mascaras: So ladies, I have found the perfect trio if you are looking to have amazingly flawless eyelashes that are elongated, full, curled and beautiful. The first is the L’Oreal’s Extra- Volume Collagen Mascara. This mascara gives you exactly what the name represents, volume. It is so great by itself but when you mix it with other mascaras it is just pure amazing. The second mascara is the more used one, Covergirl’s lash blast mascara. Now this mascara is really good at giving your lashes a good first coat before putting the other mascaras on, by itself it is not amazing. It is really good for your bottom lashes though. The third mascara is the falises volume express. This mascara does give some volume but it is especially great at elongating eyelashes and giving them a bit of a false flare. It gives the appearance of false lashes but not in a bad way. Put the three together and it works wonders.

Cute Laptop Sleeves on Etsy: A laptop sleeve is just a protective cover that you can slide your laptop into for safe protection. It is not an actual cover for your laptop itself but you slide your laptop inside, so it has somewhat of the same but better effect when you’re carrying your laptop around. I found these cute and unique laptop sleeves on Etsy. These sleeves seem very in style at the moment and very vintage like with button for a closing option. These sleeves range in price but they keep your laptop safe, which is a good deal.

*Prices may vary on each of these products depending on the store of purchase*

Click here for Burton’s Beanies: http://www.burton.com/mens-hats-beanies/mens-beanies,default,sc.html

Click here for more info on Black and Gold G-Shock watch: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/g-shock-watch-mens-analog-digital-black-resin-strap-ga110gb-1a?ID=590829&CategoryID=57386&LinkType=#fn=BRAND%3DG-Shock%26sp%3D1%26spc%3D79%26ruleId%3D74%26slotId%3D18

Click here to view laptop sleeves: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bertiescloset

xx Rubi

Entertainer: Ryan Tedder

So we meet again Readers,

I was listening to the Gym Class Heroes song “The Fighter” feat. Ryan Tedder and I was just so intrigued by the song that I looked up the lyrics and one thing led to another and before  I knew it I was researching Ryan Tedder’s life and accomplishments.

I have seen him in concert before with his band, OneRepublic when they opened for Maroon 5 and let me just say how incredibly talented they all are. Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic inspire me, and their music is my absolute favorite.

So, I decided to inform all you readers a little bit about Ryan, a lot of which many, including myself don’t or didn’t know until now.

First off, did you know that Ryan was sort of like Timbaland’s prodigy. Well, he kind of is and I only mean that because Ryan had been working for a while trying to make it as an artist before Timbaland came along but Timbaland gave him a lot of help as he started to develop his amazing talents.

Before he met Timbaland, he was on an MTV trying to compete for a record deal, which unfortunately was apparently bogus and never happened even though Ryan won. Maybe it was for the better because not much after he met Timbaland, who we all know is also incredibly talented. Ryan plays many instruments including guitar, bass, glockenspiel, tambourine and piano.

He has won many grammy and awards including some for writing because if you didn’t know, not only is Ryan a singer/songwriter for himself and One Republic but he has also produced and written songs for various other artists as well. The following is a list of some songs he has produced and written: Co-wrote & produced “Bleeding Love” sung by Leona Lewis, Penned “Halo” by Beyonce, co-wrote & co-produced “I Just Had Sex” for SNL‘s The Lonely Island feat. Akon, wrote & produced Adele’s “Rumor Has It”, co-wrote & co-produced “So Good” sung by B.o.B.

Ryan Tedder has also worked with the following artists: Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, Maroon 5, Jordin Sparks, David Cook, James Morrison, the late Whitney Houston, Ludacris, Backstreet Boys, DJ Tiesto, Kelly Clarkson, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale and is currently working with Trey Songz, Cody Simpson, Jason Derulo, Lights and Lady Antebellum.

*These are only just to name a few, the actual list is incredibly long, but you get it, he’s kind of a big deal if you didn’t know.

For more please read this amazing article from Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/news/ryan-tedder-hoarding-songs-for-onerepublic-1007123752.story#/news/ryan-tedder-hoarding-songs-for-onerepublic-1007123752.story

Hope you liked this short bio.

Thanks for reading,

xxRUBI

Upcoming Favorites 4.o

Hey Everyone!! Hope you are all enjoying your summer…

Here is my fourth Upcoming. Hope you all like it. Enjoy!

FavoritesFavorite Product: Sprunch Hair Spray

I recently discovered the Sprunch Hair Spray from Aussie hair care products. It is more like just a spray that gives you fabulous waves! I love it a lot better than the product I have been using. This is really for guys and girls, especially the men with longer hair or a bit more hair. This creates less frizz and keeps your beach waves in tact. Such a great tool for everyday hair! I have provided the link below for those of you who would like to purchase the product but I bought it at Target.

To purchase the Sprunch Hair Spray click here: http://www.aussie.com/en_US/sprunch-hair-spray-non-aerosol

Favorite Skincare Product: Aveeno’s Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

I love my Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. I have oily skin and finding the right moisturizer for my face is key. This product leaves my face refreshed without the excessive oils that other moisturizers give me. It also brightens and protects my skin with SPF functions. This product is for anyone and most especially those who have oily skin. It is a great everyday product that your face will thank you for. I placed a link below where you can purchase the product and read reviews. I bought mine at Target.

To purchase the product and read reviews please click here: http://www.aveeno.com/facialcare/positively-radiant-daily-moisturizer-spf30

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Favorite Events: The 2012 O.C Fair

One of the best summer events for families and friends to go to is the O.C fair. The O.C fair which stands for the Orange County CA fair which happens every summer. The O.C fair is a fun filled event that has been taking place since July 13 and will end August 12th. There are a ton of different events, concerts and arenas that one can explore at the fair. The fair is open Wed-Sunday and tickets can be found on the link below. It is a tad cheeper to go with a group so grab some family and friends and take a ride to Orange County for a day or two.

To learn more about the 2012 O.C Fair click here: http://ocfair.com/2012/index.asp

To purchase tickets click here: http://ocfair.com/2012/buytickets/fair_admission.asp 

Favorite Band: Walk the Moon

My best friend always talked about this band and knows every lyric to their songs. They are an indie-rock band from Cincinnati Ohio. The members of the band include Nicholas Petricca, Kevin Ray, Sean Waugaman, and Eli Maiman. Their music is so inspiring and has a great vibe to it. I saw them live at the Key Club in Hollywood sponsored by Jeep and Pandora. I will definitely be going to another one!!!

Here are some of my favorite songs off their recent album Troubadour: Anna Sun, I Can Lift a Car and Tightrope

Hope Everyone Likes It!

xxRUBI

August Player of the Month: Steven Stamkos

Hey Everyone!

It is now officially August, which means there is a new player of the month! This month I have chosen hockey player, Steven Stamkos.

Steven Stamkos

Hometown: Markham, Ontario, Canada

Birthday/ Age: February 7, 1990

Marital Status: Unknown but rumored to be single.

Teams: Sarnia Sting (2006-2007), Canada’s 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Team, Tampa Bay Lighning (2008-present), Canada’s 2009 Men’s World Ice Hockey Team,

Position: Centre

Minor Hockey League: Drafted 1st overall in 2006, OHL, Sarnia Sting

NHL Draft Selection: 1st overall by Tampa Bay Lightining in the 2008 NHL Draft.

Fun Facts & Awards (Only A Few):  -March 13, 2012 he became the 6th player in NHL history to score over 50 goals before turning 23. -On March 26th, 2012 he broke the team record for the most goals in a season with 60 goals surpassing the record set in 2006. -On March 31, 2012, with 5 goals, he set an NHL record for most overtime goals in a regular season. -NHL YoungStars Game in 2009, Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy in 2010,2012, NHL All Star Game in 2011, 2012.

Sponsors: Tissot, Nike,

Facebook Like Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steven-Stamkos/30279124534 

Twitter: @RealStamkos91

Steven Stamkos’ Page on Tampa Bay Lighting’s Website: http://lightning.nhl.com/club/player.htm?id=8474564

!!!!!!!!WATCH THIS!!!!!!!

2012 NHL ALl-Star Shootout with Steven Stamkos

July Player of the Month: Iker Casillas

Hey Readers!

Some of you might have watched the final match between Spain and Italy for the Euro 2012 and seeing as Iker Casillas is one of my favorite goalies, I decided to dedicate the first Player of the Month to him.

Here is what YOU need to know:

Iker Casillas

Hometown: Móstoles, Spain

Birthday/Age: May 20th 1981; 31

Marital Status: Taken by Girlfriend Sara Carbonero

Teams: Real Madrid FC, Spain’s National Team

Position: Goaltender

Background Story: Iker Casillas started playing with Real Madrid in 1990 with their youth league at the age of 9 or 10. From 1996-2000 Iker has played for Spain in their Under 15,16,17,17,20 and 21 divisions. In 1997 at the age of 16, Iker  was moved up to Real Madrid’s first team but did not debut until 1998 as a substation for Real Madrid’s then goalie, Bodo Illgner. In 1999 Iker played with Spain’s under 20 division for FIFA’s World Youth Championship. In 2008 & 2012 he played with Spain in the UEFA European Championship. In 2010 Iker helped Spain win their first FIFAWorld Cup in South Africa. He is currently Real Madrid’s first goalkeeper on their first team and recently led them to victory in the Euro 2012 against Italy.

Sponsorships: Addidas & Reebok

Fun Facts & Awards: 1.Zamora Trophy 2007-2008. 2. In 200o, at the age of 18 Iker Casillas became the youngest goalkeeper to play in the Champions League final. 3. La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year 2000. 4.FIFA/FIFA pro’s World’s Best Goalkeeper 2008-2011 5.IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper 2008-2011 6.FIFA World Cup Golden Glove 2010.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Iker.Casillas

Blog: http://ikercasillas.es/home.php#Trayectoria

Real Madrid Official Website: http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/en/1193041476158/1193041476328/jugador/Jugador/Casillas.htm/

xx RUBI xx

Tumblr

Hey readers!

I’ve had a Tumblr for quite sometime but I never used it for networking purposes, I mostly used it for my own personal use looking for pictures or quotes on a daily basis that I liked or loved.

Now, I have decided to change this and use my Tumblr to add new pictures/quotes or quick facts or stories pertaining to the same topics I use here on WordPress.

That does not mean I am going to neglect my WordPress!! This means you now have more of a choice of pictures/quick posts.

Thanks, and I hope you enjoy!!

You can follow me on Tumblr here: http://rubisaysthis.tumblr.com/

Warning: It is bright and pink, and thats just who I am so don’t be put off by it and instead embrace it because its only aesthetics and the information is really good.

XOXO RUBI