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  • November12th

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    So I can’t handle how dry I have been lately. My skin, my face, my head, ears, nose, everything feels like I have been in the desert for weeks. Everyone knows cold weather is a huge factor in dryness, so now what? Well tonight I pretty much rolled my entire body in Olive Oil skaalskdjsajkdhasd NUTS I know, but after googling for hourssss, people seem to swear by Olive Oil as a moisturizer for your face, scalp, and any other dry spots. They say you can also make an exfoliate by mixing the oil with salt and scrubbing away!

    Tip if you are going to try this, make sure you don’t already have oily skin. AND make sure its Extra Virgin Olive Oil. My skin already feels 100 times more moisturized, and it is supposed to help with wrinkles, I’m excited! Skin care from the grocery store, weird.

    I probably wouldn’t use this long term, but in cold dry months, why not!

    Here is how I would suggest using it:

    1. Use at night. Just incase, you never know if you could get super oily. Ew I hate that word.

    2. Use TINY amounts. I’m talkin 1/2 the size of a pea. A little will cover your entire face no problem.

    3. For Scalp dryness & Super Shiny Hair- Heat up so the oil is warm. Apply on your entire scalp and head if you want to create shinier hair. Once applied wrap in a towel for 30 min. Then sleep with it on. Lay a towel on your pillow incase you didnt figure that one out on your own ;) Wash as normal in the AM.

    There is a list someone started with 38 things Olive Oil can be used for, who knew!? People use it in their baths, as lotion, for cleaning… it’s nuts! I will keep you  posted on how my OO face turns out!

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  • November11th

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    So one of my good friends called me frantic today saying that some guy told her she was WAY too young to have crows feet around her eyes. HAHsjkdshajkd she asked me WHAT she could do ASAP to get rid of them, well… here are my ideas:

    1. Start protecting your face now. EVERYONE needs to be wearing sunscreen DAILY. Starting at birth, protect your face! Eventually everyone gets wrinkles so fight them early!

    2. RETIN-A- I swear by it. Although it is prescription only, most doctors can prescribe it for you. Don’t know what Retin-A is? Click here to read old posts. It will help erase wrinkles by slowly peeling off old skin, it works wonders!

    3. Invest in a GOOD skin care line. Seriously. I have been using anti aging products since I was 18. And I really don’t have too many wrinkles. Thanks mom for making me wear sunscreen! The skin care I use is ANEW by Avon. They have different kinds based off age levels, so check them out. Get a DAY and NIGHT cream. The eye cream I use is called ANEW ALTERNATIVE Intensive Eye Cream AM/PM and works GREAT for dark circles, spots and under eye wrinkles.

    Click for more info on my skin care products!

    ANEW ALTERNATIVE Intensive Eye Cream AM/PM

  • October30th

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    I usually don’t like products with big fancy names, for some reason it just complicates things ha ha, however, I loveee this face lotion. At my visit to The Sanctuary Day Spa in Ocean Beach a few days ago, I was introduced to this product and definitely must recommend it to readers considering everyone I know seems to be complaining of dry skin this season.

    I personally loved it because it has a smooth, creamy texture that is easy to apply. It also has a touch of that opal-y look to it, that even shines through your make up. Some people skip foundation all together and simply wear this due to the glowy look it leaves you with.

    A bit more about the product… and the real reasons I love this stuff:

    JOURNÉE Bio-restorative Day Cream is the most complete anti-aging day cream with PSP®, anti-oxidants, hyaluronic acid and UVA/UVB protection SPF 30+ to rejuvenate, protect and hydrate skin.

    Formulated with PSP®, the most complete protein blend of Human Growth Factors, Cytokines and Interleukins available to rejuvenate and soothe skin.

  • Helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Provides long lasting hydration for radiant, luminous skin.
  • Potent anti-oxidant blend of polyphenol rich green tea extract, stabilized vitamins C and E plus melanin act synergistically to help protect against daily environmental assault.
  • Fast absorbing, skin-toned, non-greasy formulation blends flawlessly into skin.JOURNÉE is ideal for all skin types. Use AM/PM or as directed by physician as a 1 minute complete anti-aging treatment!*EVERYONE needs to be wearing an SPF face product DAILY!

    The downside of this product is that it IS pricey. About $90 – $120 depending where you buy it. I found it for you for $90.00 if you click the pic below. Worth the investment if you have the $$

    Click to Buy!

    Click to Buy!

  • October28th

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    I am obsessed with face wipes, if I don’t get every spec of make up off my face before I go to bed I cry. So I wash my face and then follow up with these wipes by Garnier, they are sooo soft and gentle on the skin, I love them! They also have a yummy Green Tea scent that leaves you feeling nice and refreshed.

    I also love using face wipes while I do my make up. I hate any eyeshadow that falls underneath my eyes, so to avoid this, I do my eye make up first, clean up the underneath with a wipe after, and then finish off with my foundation, bronzer etc.

    Side Note: I HATE MAC’s face wipes, they make my eyes burn and irritate my skin. They’re thin and itchy too. I am super picky about face wipes, as I have tried many brands.

    By far the best kind of face wipe is this Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Detoxifying Wet Cleansing Towelettes, Oil Free. They also won Allure Magazine’s Editor’s Choice award. :)

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    Click for More Info! About $6.49 in stores.

    Instantly removes make-up, even mascara, leaving skin deeply clean & pure.

    • Vitamin B5
    • Green Leaf Extract
    • Vitamin E
  • October24th

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    I personally prefer a thicker foundation, but many of you DO want to wear a thinner foundation! When I do want to go lighter on the foundation, I use Smashbox’s Sheer Tint. It has a bit of color and coverage but leaves you looking glowy and natural. Try it out!

    I use the Medium tint in case that helps. It also has SPF 15 which is nice :)

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    Click to Read More or to Order!smashbox_sheertint

  • September30th

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    So, I am not gonna lie, I was a bit skeptical of my beautiful brows being handled by a total stranger but after seeing my sister’s chicken mcnugget eyebrows transformed into nice girly eyebrows, I was pretty confident I could trust her eyebrow girl. Turns out she is an eyebrow guru! She has been threading eyebrows for over 5 years and even learned from the same girl that threads CHER’s brows. Ok, even more relaxed knowing she had extensive brow training ;) Anyway I’ll cut to the chase…my eyebrow threading experience…

    So since I have been doing my own eyebrows forever, and seeing how good my sister’s looked, I decided to hit up Heidi @ Urban Calm Spa Downtown San Diego. It is a cute little place on E Street that offers a full Day Spa menu… massages, facials and of course eyebrow threading. I have heard of it before but I was eager to learn exactly what it was all about.

    Here is a shot of my BEFORE brows, not too shabby but I like to think of it as… the best just got BETTER! Click to read more about my eye brow threading adventure! Fabulous for both men & women :)

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  • September25th

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    I love telling you girls where to get the hottest things, but these are soooo cute I don’t even want to tell the world about them because then everyone will have them! But, I must stay focused on my commitment to you all so I will fill you in on this secret. Hot thigh high boots for only $159 AND they’re Bebe so they are a good quality!  These really would make any outfit ten times hotter.

    Simple tank and skirt, tights and mini dresses, shorts and a tucked in shirt, ahh the possibilities are endless. Rumor has it these are selling out fast, so if thigh high boots are on your wanted list, you better act fast!

    Click  the boot to read more or to purchase online!

    bebe thigh high boots

  • September24th

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    One of my favorite Day Spa’s Downtown is having a one time deal on Sunless Airbrush Tanning this Saturday! $15 bucks! (Normally $50) Call to make your appointment asap. Since it is such a short time frame it will for sure fill up :)

    The special runs from 2-4pm at:

    urbancalm
    921 E Street | San Diego, CA 92101
    T 619.236.1395

    Great time to try out Sunless Airbrush tanning if you never had, I swear by it! Tanning in beds is so 1998 ;) Spray tanning is 100% safe and gets you much darker anyway! Don’t forget to exfoliate before! urban calm spray tanning