No matter your size, odds are you’re at least somewhat self conscious when it comes to stripping down to your bikini — especially if you find yourself, like I did, next to a parade of svelte tanned bodies in South Beach. As anyone who has been in that situation knows, every little extra bit of … Continue reading “Bliss FatGirlSlim Treatment Kit”
As much as I love Oscar Blandi’s dry shampoo, it’s not convient to travel with (I’d have to tape down the cap and even then I’d risk the powder spilling out), so while I was in Seattle I took the opportunity to test out a new dry shampoo and went with Keratin Complex Volumizing Dry … Continue reading “Keratin Complex Volumizing Dry Shampoo”
Finally, bareMinerals powder for a quick on-the-go touch-up. I’m surprised it’s taken them this long to release a pressed version of their mineral veil. But if you want anything past simple shine control, don’t bother. Comparable to MAC’s Blot Powder, this is a non-makeup makeup, for girls who don’t want to look like they have … Continue reading “Bare Escentuals bareMinerals READY Touch-Up Veil: Low Shine, Low Maintenance”
I had intended to do an update on how my Slow Carb Diet is doing a bit sooner than this, but the holidays got in the way. I was on a total roll staying diligent for a solid 4 weeks and then Thanksgiving hit and you know the rest. And I just got back from … Continue reading “The Slow Carb Diet Update: I Beat the Holiday Eating Binge!!”
I’ve never used Philosophy’s Oxygen Peel (I’m not big on peels…), but it always gets rave reviews so I was curious to try Philosophy’s new Oxygen Boost ($50). The boost sounds more or less like a brightening serum so I figured that it could possibly make my treatment creams, which are all anti-aging moisturizers at … Continue reading “Philosophy’s New Oxygen Boost”
I’m off to Seattle tomorrow to visit my brother who just moved there to work for Microsoft (he’s the smarty pants in my family…at 22 he’s managing a whole department of engineers!). From what I’ve heard from my mother it’s a rather depressing place. It rains all the time and most of the people dress … Continue reading “Estee Lauder Limited Edition Pure Color Topaz Collection”