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Beauty Buzz: Shake Ya Tailfeather…

By |February 5th, 2010|Beauty Buzz|

**NOTE: This particular entry is a little bit R rated and not for the faint of heart. I warned you in advance…

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So, I woke up today to a very startling email. Yes, I sleep with my phone in my bed because I like using the alarm clock. Yes, I do have a normal alarm clock, but I can only wake up to jarring obnoxious noises. Yes, sleeping with my phone in my bed has led to some pretty embarrassing “butt dial” incidents. That being said, below is the email exchange the led to the following post:

from <malereader@gmail.com>
to WhyDid
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 8:33 AM
subject Re: INTERN NEEDED

Have you considered a blog entry about anal bleaching? Seems to be all the rage with women these days, particularly models.

from WhyDid
to <malereader@gmail.com>
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:30 AM
subject Re: INTERN NEEDED

Um, I woke up to this. I threw my phone and then went back to sleep.
Is this a serious inquiry? I can only imagine the kind of ” juggling” you must be doing…

from <malereader@gmail.com>
to WhyDid
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:53 PM
subject Re: INTERN NEEDED

Google it, seriously. And you woke up to this at 10:30???



 

from WhyDid
to <malereader@gmail.com>
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:56 PM
subject Re: INTERN NEEDED
Guess I have to now.

from <malereader@gmail.com>
to “WhyDid
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 1:57 PM
subject Re: INTERN NEEDED

Seriously, it’s all the rage.

from WhyDid
to malereader@gmail.com>
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:06 PM
subject Re: INTERN NEEDED

I’m not buying into it. Sounds like you drank the kool aid.

from <malereader@gmail.com>
to WhyDid
date Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 3:18 PM
subjectRe: INTERN NEEDED

I’m giving you business advice.

What cute young female reader of yours doesn’t want a sparkly clean hiney?

Alrighty, then.  Apparently, I had some Googling to do.  The funny thing is- the topic of “south of the border” grooming has been on all of our minds lately.  After getting the suggestion of looking into lifebooker.com, I had scheduled an appointment for a full Brazilian at Sothy’s because it was one of the “top booked” and it was conveniently located near my office. Um, I have to say it was a less than pleasant experience.  I should have figured as much seeing as the receptionist had a full on ‘stache (mustache, folks).  This wasn’t going to go well.  Let’s pretend that the wax wasn’t scorching my skin off and that the woman wasn’t using strips (seriously, who still uses strips?).  I’m not a very hairy girl, so when I say “everything”, I’m dead serious.  The fact that I was laying pantless and fighting with the woman about stray hairs was humiliating enough.  Abort mission.  Again realizing that you get what you pay for, maybe dropping $100 a month to have Maya’s magical handiwork at Elizabeth Arden may very well be worth it.

Upon telling WhyInGayHell about this fiasco, he proceeded to ask me if people did a buttocks waxing and if this was something males should be participating in.  While I wasn’t readily able to answer the question, I assured him that living in New York, anything is possible. (Upon further research, apparently Face To Face in Chelsea does a little something called “the backdoor.”)

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Moving right along… So this “anal bleaching…”  I really had never given it anything thought seeing as I thought it was just something porn stars did. I am all about cleanliness and grooming, but this seems a bit extreme to me.  Is this really something that people are doing? Normal people? Like your neighbor? Or that girl next to you at work? Yikes. So, basically what it is is a topical solution that can either be prescribed by a doctor or over the counter  applied to your nether regions to lighten the color and even out the skin tone in that area.  The same salon, Face to Face, is the only spa in the city currently offering this procedure, which is very popular in the gay community and apparently now young ladies of NYC. Below is a description of the treatment from Face to Face:

Anal Bleaching
This innovative treatment comes directly from our Hollywood friends and is for those of you with a ‘dark side’. We start by waxing the area with our rosemary based wax – great for sensitive areas – followed by an application of a fruit acid peel to lighten you up. Look hot and sexy from all angles!
30 minutes $100

Sounds like a blast. I’m still not convinced.  After asking a few gals their thoughts, only one valid point was brought up.  I understood why, perhaps, a gay gentleman may want a little clean up in the rear, but why the sudden interest from young straight girls?  Well, though we, as ladies, may not be aware,  when our male pals are behind us (not necessarily for the “rear entry” cause most of us are “exit only” types) they still get a view of our pretty little donuts.  Seems most men are more into strawberry frosted donuts rather than chocolate glazed. It may lead them to believe you have poor sanitary habits and that’s just foul.  So, my final verdict? Take a little gander at yourself and check out what’s going on back there.  Remember, hairy is scary and no one is down with that “brown.”

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Easy as 1, 2, 3

By |January 13th, 2010|Beauty Buzz|

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So, as I sipped on a soy chai latte the other day with a friend, we discussed how so many girls just don’t bother pulling it together when venturing into public. I mean, I get it, you are just running to do Duane Reade, no need for a full face of makeup and a blow out. But really? Take that scrunchie out of your hair and change out of your sweats (btw- leggings are STILL NOT pants- even when running to DR).

There are basically three things you need to make yourself look presentable: eyes, cheeks, lips.

Eyes

The wonders that mascara can do for your are immeasurable. Just a couple swipes of the wand and now your eyes are wide awake and your lashes are full (all the better to bat them with, my dear).  Take note on how much faster your prescription will get filled.

300Max Factor, 2000 Calorie Mascara, $6.29

I’ve tried them all and I always come back to Max Factor. Tried and true.

Cheeks

Whether you opt to dust your face with bronzer or dab a little pink on your cheeks, you will immediately go from looking dead to looking divine.

182789Nars, The Multiple, $37

Add some shine with this handy little stick. Can even be used on your eyelids for some color.

2160251Benefit, Benetint, $28

Get rosy cheeks in an instant with this cheek stain which also can double as a lip stain.

Lips

Top off the look with a little shimmer on your lips. Pretty basic and people will clearly want to pucker up with you when they see your pretty pout.

P44800_hero Sephora Brand, Brilliant Shine Lip Gloss, $10

Cheap and comes in a million different shades that will flatter any skin type. Summer Crush is a fave of mine.

There are enough crazy looking people running around New York. You don’t need to be one of them. Besides, you never know who you may meet while picking up some TP at DR. Just sayin…

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Clawing Her Way to the Top

By |November 19th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

I was literally JUST discussing acrylic nails with my  manicurist while he lacquered me up with Butter’s La Moss as I lounged at my very favorite hangout, Ryan Darius Salon. (Seriously, I’m concerned they are going to either start charging me rent or put me to work shampooing!)

We were laughing about airbrushed tips and butterfly nail art and the next thing you know, as I’m catching up on the TV that I missed for various reasons, I see THIS:
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1117-blake_lively_nails_zoom_bdReally? Really, Serena? Are we doing this? You’re one PATH ride, an airbrushed kitty, and a couple of rhinestones away from belonging in a different state (Jersey, anyone?) I’m sure there is a perfectly good explanation for this oversight in styling.  I’ll be patiently awaiting this explanation.

Thanks.

xx,

WhyDid

P.S. you almost, ALMOST killed Gaga’s appearance for me.

Beauty Buzz: Layers without Losing the Length

By |November 6th, 2009|Beauty Buzz|

When I burst through the doors of Ryan Darius salon last week, I informed Ryan and TJ that I was in need of some seriously sexy “breakup hair.”  To this statement they exclaimed, “We LOVE breakup hair!!” As you already know, I don’t believe in chopping off or dying your locks after a traumatic experience. We get it, you need change, but that’s no reason to make yourself look average!

Originally, I was thinking about adding some sassy layers or perhaps a sexy swooping bang, but as I talked to Ryan, he realized I was actually not willing to lose one centimeter of my painstakingly long grown hair.  So, a lightbulb went off in that beautiful head of his.  He suggested we add more hair to my mane, then he would layer the hair that he added, leaving my natural hair unscathed.  He informed me this is a rapidly growing trend and then he went to work.

In less than thirty minutes he had applied several Platinum Seamless extensions to my hair.  The color matched my hair EXACTLY and you couldn’t even see where they were attached, nor could you feel them.  After they were added in, Ryan worked his magic with the flat iron teaching me a new trick to create large curls (which I still have yet to master).

BEFORE:

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AFTER:

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Take that, Olivia Palermo. To top off the royal treatment? The adorable TJ completed a perfect manicure using Butter London lacquer.  His picks for the fall? Scoundrel (below) and British Racing Green.

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So, if you are in the market for some “breakup hair” or you just simply want to look hot, you need to hightail it in your heels over to Ryan Darius Salon and pay a visit to the uber talented and unbelievably fun Ryan and TJ.

Ryan Darius Salon

82 W 12th Street (near 6th Ave), #A

New York, NY 10011

212-255-3579

xx,

WhyDid

Bundle Up

By |November 5th, 2009|Beauty Buzz, Why Did You Wear That?|

A good friend of mine just moved to chilly New York from sunny Miami and she’s awfully nervous about the inevitable winter frost. Even though I’ve lived here for a few years now, I still don’t think my blood has thickened. It always comes as quite a shock as to how bitter cold it can get.

In hopes of not turning into a human Frosty the Snowman, I have compiled a list of winter essentials to help keep you warm and happy during the snowy season:

  • First and foremost, you’re going to need a warm coat. Preferably one that does not look like a sleeping bag. Here’s a great option available on Bluefly.

eqzoom85.msMarc New York black quilted fur trim hood belted down jacket, $198

  • Next, you’re going to need some walking shoes to get you from Point A (your apartment) to Point B (the train/cab for all you bank rollers) to Point C (your destination).

o1bl-200Mukluk Objiwa Short Boots, $199.95

  • And now you’ll need to go ahead and accessorize- hat, gloves, scarf.

diavf2069527084_p2_v1_m56577569831774936_254x500DVF Jasmina Pom Hat, $150

erezJ. Crew Merino Ribbed Glittens, $24.50 -(love these because you can still use your fingers for dialing!)

eqzoom85.msMagaschoni Glacier Grey Waffle Knit Cashmere Shawl, $85

  • Now that you’re all bundled up, you need to care care of what’s underneath as well. The chill can take a toll on your body and nobody looks cute with chapped lips and cracked skin.

parlorcollectionsmallCrazy Rumors A La Mode Lip Balm, $12 for 3 or $4 each

love-butter_MCarol’s Daughter Love Butter, $18

  • A warm cocktail can take the chill out of you after a long day. Try this delicious concoction:

Cocoa Raspberry Heaven

Ingredients:

1 oz. plus 1 tsp. raspberry liqueur (Chambord’s nice)
1 oz. white crème de cacao
8 oz. hot chocolate
Whipped cream
1 fresh raspberry (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Pour raspberry liqueur and white crème de cacao in a cappuccino mug.
  2. Add hot chocolate and stir.
  3. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
  4. Drizzle teaspoon of Chambord on top of the whipped cream.
  5. Top with a fresh raspberry.
  • And lastly, the best thing to have to keep you warm during winter? A warm body!! There’s nothing I like better than a cozy cocktail, board games, and snuggling up and staying in. Luckily, I have my furry pal, Smitty. Unfortunately, he’s a great snuggler, but sucks at Scrabble- hence, I’m taking applications.  Winter is the perfect time to couple up.

So as the temperatures continue to drop, at least you will be fully prepared to stay warm.

xx,

WhyDid