01.24.2013
Hate Your Stomach? Wish You Had Bigger Boobs? You DON’T Need Plastic Surgery. Try These Beauty Products instead.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anti-plastic surgery BUT, if there other options, why not try those first? Believe me, if there was a cream that could’ve helped my former nose, I would’ve tried it. Ha. I’m a fan of the above surgery alternatives…what do you guys think?

Fusion Beauty LiftFusion Eye Lift: Wrinkles result from facial expressions along with the loss of key skin components: collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. And while a lot of women resort to injections, this formula delivers similar results with out the high price tag and pain.

Bliss Fat Girl SixPack: I’m not into the whole miracle fat-reducing product myth thing but when I tried this product, I was pleasantly surprised. The targeted tummy-toning gel contains a powerful blend of six actives to assist in toning and firming: caffeine plus amino acids, creatine, oat kernel extract, latex-rich manilkara tree extract, menthol and a special botanical extract. They’re all delivered with a built-in nubbed applicator, designed to strategically massage the formula into your skin. It can’t hurt to add it to your fitness and healthy-eating routine, right?

Rodial Skincare Boob Job: Probably the funniest of the bunch, I love this product. Granted, I don’t need a boob job but for someone who does, this might actually help out a little. Myrrh resin increases the number of fat cells, promoting the volume around the bust area, while wheat proteins revitalize and lift, increasing radiance and smoothing skin. Why not?

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme: I have mixed feelings on lip plumpers. Some people say it stretches out your lips and will eventually cause wrinkles, but others think it’s a miracle product. What do I say? Do what you want! Too Faced uses a potent quadra-delivery system that combines vitamin E, collagen-booster MaxiLip and Dehydrated Marine Sponge to stimulate blood flow, promote fullness and re-hydrate with the body’s own moisture for a long-lasting effect. Moisturizing doses of avocado and jojoba oil condition to ensure a smooth, plump pout. WINNER.

01.08.2013
Wildfox Recreates The Entirety Of “Clueless” In 49 Glorious Pics

When I first saw that when LA brand Wildfox did an entire lookbook inspired by my all-time favorite movie Clueless, well I was like “totally buggin’.” Here are my favorite shots of the bunch. And you can see all 49 shots HERE. As it.

Gym class bonding with the new girl

Lucy, where’s my white collar-less shirt from Fred Segal?!

Cher, my thighs, they don’t feel nothin’ like steel.

Classic movie promo pose.

01.02.2013
Working Out and Why I Won’t Do It with Good Hair

Just like everyone else in America, I’ve vowed to spend more time working on my fitness in 2013. Has this been my New Year resolution for the past several years? Yes. Have I always kept it up? Absolutely not, don’t be crazy, but it’s for this exact reason that I literally laughed out loud when I saw this story on Allure.com. The piece reveals a survey of more than a hundred women, where 40 percent admitted to skipping exercise because they didn’t want to mess up their hair; they are about three times less likely to meet the recommend exercise standards than women who don’t fear being unkempt.

Guys, I really thought that I was the only one who sometimes avoids physical exercise due to the fact that I happen to be having a good hair day and don’t want to F it up. So, I guess I’m not alone, which is awesome. A potential solution: Edward Tricomi, of Warren-Tricomi Salons shared a really awesome tip for maintaining your blowout after a workout. He told me to cut up a pair of black, opaque stockings and turn them into a make-shift headband and then use the remaining pieces to tie my hair into a ponytail. It is genius since the material doesn’t leave indentation marks and absorbs perspiration at the hairline. Let’s see how this goes…cheers to a fit 2013.

Photo: My last birthday (Devon, me, Sharon). There was no way I was going to the gym with that hair.

12.31.2012
New Year’s Eve Hangover Kit

Sadly, I know a thing or two about having a hangover. I spent last night in Portland, Oregon (update to come) but, luckily for you guys, I prepared my go-to hangover kit staples for all you lush ladies and hopefully, it helps you recover before going back to work tomorrow. UGH.

1. Fiji Water: Really, any water (or coconut water) will do but there’s something about Fiji water that makes me just feel fancy.

2. Kate Somerville Cyto Cell Dark Circle Corrective Eye Cream: As we get older, the dark circles will COME. It’s sad but true. You can dab a little of this stuff under your eyes when you wake up, to help hide the dark circles and puffiness.

3. Q-tips: These are a must for getting the runny eyeliner and mascara off your face.

4. Chloe Black Oversized Round Frame Sunglasses: For if/when you actually have to go outside and face the world.

5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Stick Concealer: Even though it’s discontinued, GASP, this MAC concealer is pretty close to my cult favorite. You need it to conceal any acne blemishes or redness around the nose (always, for me). It’s small and goes on smooth like silk. LOVE.

6. LUNA Bar: I’m not a huge fan of protein bars but LUNA does make some good flavors. When you’re desparate and hungover, they’re totally helpful until you can get your hands on some french fries.

7. Colgate Wisps: These are perfect for a quick, faux brushing of the teeth.

8. Aspirin: I don’t even really need to explain this one, right?

9. Altoids Smalls: I love the smaller version of these and they’re perfect for fitting into a small clutch!

12.28.2012
New Year’s Eve Fashion on PennyChic.com!

Truth be told, I’ve always sort of hated New Year’s Eve. It will just NEVER be as good as you want it to be and I feel like you spend a ton of money getting dressed up, going to some ridiculous dinner and then you pay $200 to get into a bar that doesn’t even normally have a cover charge. Really? Last year I stayed home and drank a bottle of Veuve Clicquot but hey, when my friend Shauna from PennyChic.com asked me to be a guest blogger for her with a New Year’s Eve theme, I was actually pretty excited. Shauna is a master at finding good quality fashion at super low prices, guys. One of my complaints above about New Year’s Eve is that you spend a fortune dressing up…but not the way Shauna styled me. The outfit total? $57.97, including the dress, shoes and ring. I mean. If you’re not already a reader, make sure you check out her blog anytime you need a little budget fashion inspiration.

12.23.2012
Celebrate Festivus!

If you’re any kind of Seinfeld fan, then you KNOW about the best holiday of the year, Festivus, occurs on December 23rd (today)! I still remember the first time I watched the episode where Festivus was introduced (a YouTube recap below) and guys, it’s all kinds of awesome.

Step 1: Don’t get a tree, get a metal pole. And don’t decorate it because Frank Costanza “finds tinsel distracting.”

Step 2: When is there a more appropriate time to tell your loved one about ALL the ways they pissed you off that year? Well, that would be “the airing of grievances.” In the words of George’s father, “I’ve got a lot of problems with you people, and now you’re going to hear about it!”

Step 3: Sit down to Festivus dinner. The Costanza clan adheres to meatloaf and spaghetti in red sauce and no alcohol – although personal hip flasks with uncertain contents permitted. Now while I don’t condone the no alcohol rule (with the exception of hip flasks, obviously), I’m way into the heavy carbs in red sauce policy. I will be serving myself a TON of pasta on December 23rd.

Step 4: Then, once you’re all worked up, you can particpate in the “Feats of Strength.” This post-dinner ritual means that a chosen guest, preferably a son, must physically pin down the family head – unless they have something better to do instead. Festivus is not over until the host has been pinned! It’s kind of a big deal…and what better way to work off all those carbs?!

For a more detailed Festivus “how to,” see HERE and, if you’re feeling especially festive, I found this Festivus t-shirt at Delia’s that is reduced to $6!!!! Done deal.

12.20.2012
Holiday Gift Guide: what this girl wants

It’s the season to give, not receive, BUT that doesn’t mean that a girl can’t dream, right? Here’s a selection of a few things that have been on my “want” list for some time now. I decided to start a Pinterest page as a sort of “to get” checklist…we’ll see if I ever actually even buy any of this stuff (especially the MacBook Air) but, hey, like I said, a girl can dream! It’s funny how, as we get older, our wants and needs totally change. My friend Devon recently posted a story to Facebook called “50 Things You Will Never Get For Christmas Again” (and I literally laughed out loud while reading it). It’s kind of amazing that I used to own nearly everything on this list, not kidding, and even more amazing, what the hell were my parents thinking buying me all this stuff? I’m not complaining, they were (and still are) the best parents ever and I know they clearly just wanted to make me happy, but this year especially, with all the tragedy that’s happened recently, makes me really stop and appreciate the little things; things like my family (especially my nephew!), my friends and, most of all, my health. As I mentioned in my guest post for Dina, I recently found out that a long-time friend has been diagnosed with Leukemia and, on top of that, the recent school shooting in Connecticut has really shaken me (and many people) at the core.

2012 has been a rough year for me personally AND the world, so here’s to a more positive 2013…let’s remember to be kind to each other.

Oh, and after that long, depressing rant, here are my actual gift picks:

1. J. Crew Printed Backup Battery for iPhone: I already have the matching leopard print case so why wouldn’t I want the backup battery? This is genius and I’m not quite sure why they didn’t think of this before. Cheers to a longer-lasting cell phone battery!

2. Vince Camuto Pyramid Stud Bracelet Watch: I don’t usually wear watches and when asked why, I’m one to usually quote Clueless: “a watch doesn’t really go with this outfit, Daddy” BUT I’m way into this bracelet/watch combo. It’s modern and chic and the ugly watch part is hidden.

3. MacBook Air: I was never a Mac girl until about three years ago until a job I had required that everyone work on one. I immediately went into panic mode. And then I got used to it and realized that Mac computers are FAR SUPERIOR to PCs. I, of course, had just recently purchased a new PC laptop before I discovered this little factoid but I think I’ll be ready to make the switch soon. Santa?

4. De Medici Gastronomia Truffle Oil: My obsession with all things truffle is getting a little out of control. And, clearly, once I discovered that you can buy truffle oil (and salt!) at specialty grocery stores, it was pretty much game ON for salads, popcorn, eggs, and other goodness. I can’t get enough.

5. Neiman Marcus for Target Tracy Reese blouse: I was immediately drawn to this top when I saw the pure sparkle of it…but $80??? For a Target top? I don’t think so. Well kids, it was just reduced to $39.99. You’re welcome.

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