So ok…call me crazy but I think “grills” are hilariously funny. I was on some random Web site the other night and there were several rappers/rapper wannabees all sporting the metallic smile…pure comedy, I say. This got me thinking…I wonder if I (the whitest white girl ever) can wear my very own faux grill?! Just for shits and giggles, of course. I really think it would just be hilarious to walk around the streets on Manhattan yelling “smile for daddy!” Imagine that…you can’t NOT laugh. And if Kendra from The Girls Next Door can do, so can I. HipHopBling has quite the selection all for around $30ish bucks!
So for any beauty lovers on your list, this is a great gift. The genius’ at Clinique have come up with a way to personalize the bottle by adding your own photo to the inside of the bottle. Smell good and be reminded of a funny photo…can’t beat that. Plus, the price is just right.
So I’m not one to judge a hair innovator such as Christina A, however, when I look at this photo I can’t help but think about the time in 3rd grade when my Dad decided HE was going to “trim” my bangs…and right before class picture day. “Why should I pay $30 when I can do it myself in 5 minutes?!” was his reasoning. Needless to say, I tried to “balance out” my bangs (that were 3 inches above my eyebrows) by putting my hair in a half ponytail…thanks, Dad.
So ok, I’m not condoning anyone paying $995 on heels but alas, I’m just innately drawn to these Giuseppe Zanotti Jeweled Fish Sandals, aka the sandals that Samantha wears in Sex and the City: the movie. It’s times like these when I wish Steve Madden wojuld make a knock off…I don’t need the Swarvovski crystals or the fancy designer name…I just think fish bones are super cool. Anyone with me?!
So I know this site isn’t new or anything, but it’s often the highlight of my work day. It can be a great way to communicate with co-workers, friends, relatives, etc. with out actually having to SAY whatever sarcastic thought you’re having. Seriously try it sometime when you’re having a bad day…I promise there’s no way you won’t crack a smile when you read cards that say things like “Get well soon before the company realizes you’re expendable” and “Let’s ridicule our friend’s baby.” Ahhh, someecards…I love you like I love The Hills and flavored lip gloss.
So lately I’ve had the woooorst dry feet as a result of wearing heeled boots every day. This self-heating exfoliator heats up on contact for a shocking and then warm and tingly sensation. I’ve tried many a foot scrub and this is definitely the best that I’ve tried so far…especially at the price! The Thermal Scrub uses Bora Bora white sand, pumice and micro-crystals to polish away dry skin cells. Whatttup Bermuda?
So the brains behind one of my favorite brands, Renee Rouleau, has offered up some fab winter skin tips that are especially helpful on cold, brisk days like today!
Renée Rouleau’s Top 5 Winter Skin Tips
Instead of over-moisturizing, increase your exfoliation.
When the heat is on in the house and the air is cold outside, your skin will be depleted of its natural moisture, leaving your skin feeling tight and dry. People tend to load on the extra moisturizer to compensate for the dryness. This will not always solve the problem of dry skin. If your skin is dry, tight and flakey, it means that you have dry skin cell build-up on the surface of the skin. So rather than putting on extra cream to re-hydrate dead, dry skin cells (it doesn’t make sense!) try increasing your exfoliation with a gentle facial scrub to remove the dry skin cells so that when your cream goes on, it hydrates the new cells rather than the dry cells. TRY: Renee Rouleau AHA/BHA Cleansing Gel
Avoid greasy hand creams if you’re prone to breakouts.
You may suffer from a condition we call ‘hand cream acne’ if you sleep with your hands on your face at night! We are more likely to use hand cream during the dry winter months than during the summer which leads us to using heavy hand cream to alleviate the dryness. Most often, this cream is applied right before you go to bed. If you sleep on your side with your hands on your face, the cream may be getting into the skin and clogging the pores. If you find that this may be happening to you, sleep with cotton gloves or change over your hand lotion. TRY: RoC Retinol Correxion Hand Repair SPF 15
Change up your routine.
Your skin acts differently from summer to winter and the best strategy for healthy, beautiful, problem-free skin is to adjust your home care routine to suit your skin’s needs each season. In winter, the skin produces less oil, so for many skin types, oil must be added back into the skin to maintain its balance. Look for moisturizers containing Safflower Oil, Avocado Oil and Shea Butter. Switch from a gel cleanser to a cream-based cleanser and eye creams are a must in the winter. Spring and summer products will likely expire or reduce their effectiveness for the following year, so it’s a good time to purge your products. TRY: L’Occitane Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap- butter
Don’t neglect your neck.
The friction caused from turtle necks and wool fibers can rub on the neck causing it to be dry and irritated. Use a hydrating cream mask on your neck once a week to replenish essential moisture. Make sure to exfoliate in upward motions with a mild facial scrub. TRY: Clean & Clear SOFT Purifying Scrub
Properly care for your skin at the gym.
After working out at the gym, make sure to wash your face, use an alcohol-free toner and a nourishing moisturizer. At the end of the work out, the salts created from perspiration can have a drying effect on the skin, combined with the cold, dry air outside and the heat in your car. So removing the salts and locking moisture back in the skin will greatly reduce dry skin. TRY: Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-f
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