May 11th, 2008
Happy Mother’s Day, style fans. Here’s what I’m reading this weekend:
- Designer bags and their more affordable knockoffs at BagBunch
- Welcome to new blog on the block Glamour Gift Guide
- Indie Style File is chatting with Betsy from zlanarama
- Celeb Look’s worst dressed celeb of the week is….
- The Salt and Pepper look is back for men..and really, thank you for that. at Aging Fabulous
- Perez Hilton’s clothing line at Style it Less
- Awesome Home Made Mother’s Day Gifts at Pretty by Nature
- 16 Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda at Burning the Scale
- Free Skin Cancer Screen Tour at Aging Fabulous
- Working with a hair iron at Beauty Gizmo
- When Conditioners Don’t Meet Their Match at Beauty Addict
- Great sleep tips at Beauty is Within
- A Sex & the City swag bag giveaway at Product Girl
- Dealing with unsightly undereye circles at Beauty 411
Have a wonderful Sunday!
- Deb
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May 11th, 2008
This might be slightly off topic, but not much. This year, Mother’s Day will be rather predictable. This isn’t a complaint. I love receiving things for my garden, and many times there are times I ask for them. The things I really want for mother’s day I’ve asked for or hinted for but don’t really get. That’s because in my husband’s eye they’re either frivolous (he’s not much into the impractical) or just not his idea of a gift. If I had my druthers, here’s how Mother’s Day would go.
- Sleep late without anyone waking me every five minutes to ask me where something is or how late I plan on sleeping.
- Have a nice breakfast without anyone leaving the dishes for me. (”But I cooked and let you sleep late…”)
- Not having to go to my Mother in Law’s house. (I’m actually putting my foot down on that one this year )
- A mani/pedi - This falls under the impractical category.
- A gift certificate for something I don’t need.
I love my family, so please don’t get me wrong. For the past 9 years we’ve spent all our efforts saving either to buy a house, have a family or renovate. It wouldn’t kill anyone to splurge on something unnecessary for a day.
I am somewhat treating myself though. I decided this year wouldn’t be about my Mother in Law and told my family I’m staying home to have a Mom’s Day by myself. And yes a pedicure and chick flick will be involved.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! I hope your doing what you want…and maybe even something impractical.
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May 8th, 2008
For the past couple of week’s I’ve been using Clean & Clear’s new In Shower Facial. It comes from their “Soft” line and I can’t say anything bad about it. Because it’s Clean & Clear you know it’s a name you could trust. Plus it’s affordable and it works. Not convinced? Let me give you three great reasons to use Clean & Clear’s new In Shower Facial:
- It only takes a minute - Put a dollop into your hand and massage into your face and neck to exfoliate and penetrate. Leave it on for just a minute before washing it off.
- You can feel it working - The Facials contains peppermint and it soothes and softens the skin. You can feel it work - in fact, I like the way it feels so much I’ll leave it on longer than a minute.
- Your skin looks and feels great - And really, isn’t that what it’s all about. The Clean & Clear In Shower Facial makes your skin feel soft and gives it a healthy glow. You can get the same look and feel at a salon, but now you don’t have to.
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May 7th, 2008
Out of conditioner? Don’t worry - you can still have soft shiny hair! There are a couple of products in your fridge that will give you shine, manageability and softness. Best part? They’re all natural.
1. Mayonnaise - When I was a teen I read an article about a starlet who slathered on the mayo to keep her hair soft and shiny, so I did it too. I ended up with a greasy head. So I shampooed again and rinsed the greasy stuff out. I ended up with soft, beautiful hair. Bottom line? If using mayonnaise, condition first, then wash or you’ll end up with greasy locks.
2. Egg - Eggs are so good for your hair. Scramble one up and spread it around. Leave it for a few minutes and rinse out. You’ll end up with a soft, shiny head of hair.
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May 6th, 2008
Think hairspray is only for hair? Think again! Check out a few more uses for hair spray.
- Remove ink from fabric - Have a mishap with a pen? Spray on a little hairspray and let sit for a bit before tossing into the wash.
- Stop stocking runs - If you’re pantyhose are starting to run, spray on a little hairspray. This will stop the run at least until you can replace it with another pair.
- Protect art and writing projects - Protect ink from running or fading by spraying it with hairspray. This will also ensure the longevity of children’s art projects.
- Spray on a piece of thread for easier threading. The still thread will go into the eye of a needle better.
- Spray magazine or newspaper pages with hairspray to make them shiny and stiff - they can double as wrapping paper.
- Use hairspray to straighten and stiffen ruffled draperies and other fabric.
- Use hairspray to polish shoes or keep their shine longer.
- Use to keep dried flowers and leaves from fading.
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May 5th, 2008
We’ve talked about protecting the skin from cancer before here at The List Maven, but it’s skin cancer awareness month and the Beauty & Style channel’s theme so I don’t think it’ll hurt to go over it again. Really, there’s no such thing as too much education.
It’s actually quite simple. To protect your skin from the sun, you have to limit exposure. Here’s how:
- Avoid the sun during its hottest times: The sun is at its brightest between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Do your best to either stay out of your son or protect your skin during this time.
- Protect yourself with sunblock: If you will be out in the son, wear plenty of sunblock on any exposed area. It doesn’t matter if you’ll be out for a few hours or a few minutes, you still need maximum protection. A block with an SPF of 15 or higher is best.
- Always wear a hat and UV-protected sunglasses when spending the day out of doors. A beach umbrella is another good investment.
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May 3rd, 2008
It was a busy week in the world of beauty and style. Lots of stuff going on here at b5Media and out in the webosphere. Take a look at this weeks beauty & style links:
Have a great week!
- Deb
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May 2nd, 2008
Here’s a new one on me. There’s such a thing as lipstick etiquette. No really. Apparently there are dos and don’ts to lipstick application I wasn’t aware of. Allow me to enlighten:
- It’s bad manners to apply lipstick in public. Rather than put on your gloss at the restaurant table or at your desk in the office, it’s best to excuse yourself and touch up in the ladies room.
- One should never apply so much lipstick it comes off on the stemware. Which is kind of hard to tell when you’re applying - I mean even a little bit can come off. I see where they’re going with this though, it’s kind of nasty to see someone’s big red lipstick stains on glasses. Always blot before you drink ladies.
- Don’t leave your lipstick blotted napkins and tissues on the restaurant or dinner party table for all to see. Discreetly fold it up and put it in your pocket or purse if you’re not near a trash receptacle.
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May 1st, 2008
Formal purses are a lot smaller than your every day bag. Do choose a bag that’s cute, but also choose a purse that can hold all the essentials including:
- Cellphone
- Identification card or driver’s license
- Emergency cab fare
- Lipstick or gloss
- Comb or small hairbrush
- Camera (Unless your cellphone has a camera.)
These are the essentials. If you can fit breath mints, hair spray and a small sewing kit, that would be ideal.
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