Currently, it is a personal pet peeve that some bloggers choose to write only favorable reviews. I perceive this behavoir as entirely offensive due to the absurdity connected with the idea that every product (especially cosmetics for women???) would appeal to everyone.

 I threw caution to the wind because I was very impressed with the professionalism of the woman behind the request, as well as the full service offering of related products, mineral makeup education, companion cosmetic brushes and an appealing website.

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  1. Self Sunless Tan – Why?

• It will make you eye’s appear whiter as well as your teeth. The deepened color on your face will naturally create the illusion.
• Everyone will think you look healthier.
• Makes you appear thinner and will even diminish the unsightly appearance of cellulite.

  I have a couple of favorite Self Tanners in my beach bag. The first is Bella Bronze Sunless tanning Lotion . The Mediterranean blend of Chamomile, Goats Milk, Olive Oil and Shea butter will make you skin feel fabulous while revealing a flawless, deep golden tan…Love it! and no streaking allowed.

SeneSun wash on tanner offers a fail safe application process by applying it with a body poof in the shower and rinsing it off. Step out, towel dry off to discover a light brown bronze tone that will become more intense with a second and third application over the next few days.

  2. Teeth Whitening – Why?

• The added confidence alone is well worth the effort.
• Most teeth have a yellow or gray tint which intensifies with various foods you eat and is never attractive..
• Whiter teeth will naturally make you appear younger and the added benefit will make you smile more often.

  Unless you plan on having your teeth professionally whitened, the winner is Crest White Strips…hands down. Crest White strips are the best over the counter, moderately priced teeth whitening system.

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Looking and feeling your best doesn’t need to break the bank. Oftentimes, it will only take a couple of low cost cosmetics and beauty regimens to arrive at a brighter and more youthful appearance.  In fact, you may consider subtracting makeup that you deemed necessary in the past when putting your best face forward daily.

1. Never underestimate concealing your way to a flawless finish. A white concealer can easily be blended with your foundation to give you a fully customized color specifically for your skin. Take a small amount of the white concealer and blend it to approximately two shades lighter than your foundation. Dot a small amount of your blended concealer on any brown, green or red spots that need concealing. Use a small brush to stipple your way to blending perfection. Use a more generous amount of concealer under your eyes, let it set and access if you require second layer. This artistic technique of camouflaging your skin imperfections promises to add to the mystery of your age.

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While I was shopping at the mall last week-end for my 4th pair of
Leggings,  I had a deja vu moment. It occured to me that the fashion I shop for and embrace in my closet is reminiscent of beloved days gone by…You guessed it!

Busting out once again…with
Big Hair (Teased & Sprayed with Big Sexy Hair Spray )
Bright Colors (teased, Sprayed with Big Sexy Leggings, (Orange & Yellow for me this Spring),
Over indulged make up,
Sequins and

It’s time to hit my Halloween Box and resurrect those lovely treasured garments with
Shoulder Pads.

Shoulder Pads are back on the Runway for Fashion Week in an exaggerated way up to 2 inches thick. It is suggested to start small and work you way up as confirmed by The Huffington Post.

It is my opionion that I have been there…done that and I have vowed to never say never again because each and every time it bites me…you know where.

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Kidding sort of BUT instead a brisk 6:00am hour long walk with three of my friends all chatting away while solving not only our problems but also the worlds.

(Not quite the picture but more the vision of a neighborhood)

After clearing my head, I walk up my driveway, through the front door and arrive back into my office (home), follow it up with Coffee and “GMA” (Good Morning America) as I begin my day in front of my computer and my work day generally ends on the computer.

I have been struggling with my weight since I quit smoking 18 months ago which is often a HUGE source of frustration because I MISS MY CLOTHES and pride myself in being able to exercise self control!  UGH!

AH HA MOMENT!

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I don’t mean the BIG stuff like Cars, Electronics or over the top expensive denim.

RATHER…The small INEXPENSIVE “gotcha” gifts that really create unexpected excitement. You know! When it’s opened you can see “THE LOOK” of…it’s kinda cool, NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT OR even considered that I needed it.

Last year, the AH HA gift FOR MY MEN, was a small shoe shine kit with your basic black and brown shoe polish, ecetera, from The Men’s Warehouse . No kidding! It was awesome and they all loved them.

HOORAH! I just found this year’s gift. How Sweet! Just in time for the holidays and the men in my world a useful gift of beauty in a manly sort of way.
Burt’s Bees is known for delivering some pretty powerful, natural products that are male friendly because they perform and are not too frilly.
Check this out! Burt Bee’s Canvas Dopp kit with all the greatest essential grooming products at just the right price.

Just a little FYI! Last spring, I gifted all friend’s male graduates a fully appointed Dopp Kit and enclosed a Target gift card as well. You may want to consider purchasing a few extras at this price for your graduate gifts.

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   You will turn flips over the deals found on these splendid COATS that were identified for as low as TEN dollars.

  But First!!! It is my personal feeling that when you run out to purchase one of theseChic yet cost effective coats (maybe several) for such a deal. Please purchase an extra (or more) and donate it to someone in need or just take it to your local Burlington Coat Factory .

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Time to Face the fact that a self proclaimed fashionista determines her own wants, needs and desires and rest assured age doesn’t play a factor.

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Honesty is sitting on my shoulder as truth presents that it is a fact that Lipstick sales rise when the economy is in the tank and you can bet those boys rally around the keg as beer sales also soar. Needless to say that being a cosmetic junkie…. I choose lipstick and a good glass of Chardonnay. Silly as it may sound, a new fashion forward pigment in a tube can alter the way you feel about yourself.

Here are my top 5 Lipstick picks for…

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Don’t you have glasses Alexis? and the usual reply of mom in seranade of four syllables.

After a fifteen minute phone call listening to Alexis plead her case of having NO TIME to handle any piece of the re-order, I decided to take over the task for her. Rest assured that I am well aware that anything I have to do would NEVER be as important as my children’s needs according to them. Come on! She’s eighteen…Still can’t say no. For some odd reason, I thought this would be as simple as one phone call…Silly me.

I will not blast the local mass merchandiser that holds her prescription because I will shop there for other merchandise as soon as today because it’s close and cheap.

But get this! With every request I made regarding ordering, pick up, mailing her contact lenses, I was told something to the effect that it was not store policy which translates to NO. Excuse me? My anger connected with the freakin disturbing phone call will not allow me to elaborate further except to share with you that contacts…prescriptions…mailing…credit cards are all what they are…SIMPLE and should involve no frustration.

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